Mortem Venatus Chapter 9

The beetle drew closer.The group’s was frightened but sure is,it’s not Vita.Instead,he’s smiling.Causing  much confusion  to  the  beetle  itself.

“Why’re you smiling  young  fellow?” “Not afraid of death?”

The beetle asks Vita with a very intimidating voice but Vita remain calm.

“It should be you who’s afraid”

Confidence could easily be sensed by that short sentence.Vita lift up his hand,and suddenly a really bright white glow came from his right hand.A tattoo appears on it.

“Gandalfr?” ‘What’s that?’ Kareem doesn’t understand the phenomena that happen in front of his eyes.

“What baloney is this?” “How could a mere child like you…?”

Suddenly a sword emerges from his right hand.”As fast as lightning”.The word  that could describes the amazing speed of Iaido of the young swordsman.It couldn’t even finish up his sentence.The  body of the beetle split into two parts.Making the other left speechless.But not for Laura.

“How did you do that?”

Kareem interrupts “Where the hell did the katana came from?”

“I don’t know but I suddenly knows how to use a sword” “About the sword,I could suddenly hears a voice that keep on calling  my name.Let’s not waste our precious time here,’Time is gold’.

“But still,that thing  just happen is too weird.Are you keeping a secret from us?”Kareem still want an explanation.

“”Everything happens for a reason.”Ending up his sentence,he didn’t mutters any words since then.As speechless as a statue.He continue to walk forward.

Dissatisfied.But there’s nothing the co could do.Let it remains as a mystery now.Kareem thought.Laura is the only one who didn’t really care about that.She believes that,even though Vita no longer appear normal.But Vita is still Vita.It’s the same person.Mortem have gone missing.Like a shadow that disappear without the presence of sun.Giving out no notice.Oddly enough,no one appears to notice the differences.

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They reach the end of the floor.A staircase that heading downwards in front of them.Should they run towards it or be more careful.

“There could be a booby trap,a shinigami or a giant insects might appear.Should we take an extra precaution?Let me go checking it out.”Kareem giving out a suggestion.

“Ain’t it dangerous?You could die!Teddy seems to be terrified with the idea.

“That’s better than the whole group dying”Kareem while smiling.

It didn’t even got the approval from the other members but Kareem already walks toward the stair.Pretty scared but this is the only chance that I could use to show off my coolness to Laura.He thought.Few seconds later,he reaches the stair and fortunately nothing dangerous seems to happen.Unreactive  like an Aurum,Kareem can’t seem to react with any danger.

“Hey nothing happens,no monsters here.It’s safe”Kareem shout towards the co while pointing an odd signals.

So the group marche towards their destination without any worrying thoughts.They hurriedly go through the staircase.

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And so the group reach the 7^th floor.It’s not a classroom nor a weird looking  forest.It’s like they’re inside in a some sort of an office.It was dark,the atmosphere is heavy and it feels gloomy.

“I prefer the forest instead of this!It looks like this place is haunted”Teddy showing his negative attitude.

The walls is splattered with a red paint that smells like iron,the desks is very untidy.the doors looks somewhat broken while the windows is covered with a greenish things.Probably a moss.To make it worse,the air around the room doesn’t appear fresh at all.A pungent smell could easily be detected by their nostrils.Somehow,it gives them a very scary vibe.Nothing they could do about it,the best thing to do is to continue marching forward and restart their journey that’s been halted by a few minutes.

Mortem Venatus Chapter 8

Everyday,the bond between Laura and Vita became much tighter and closer.It's like a rope that's impossible to be untied.Acting all lovey dovey in school,cafeteria and even inside the gymnasium.Others didn't mind that much,but except for this one young boy,the forgotten,Kareem.Since the incident,Laura has been acting cold towards him.Kareem no longer exists in her life.Completely erased,like a fragile glass that's shattered into thousands of tiny little pieces and then it turn into a dust,never been seen again.It was him who helped her a lot in the past,it was him who is her only friend.But now,all that seems so far away.Only a fake smiles can be carved on the face of the phantom.Everyday feels like walking through a hell called as a Solitude.The melancholic days passes by,all of that have been forgotten,never been remembered by anyone including the persona.So,what a tragic life you've been through pres.Dani with a sad face.He never once knew about this.Haha it's not a big deal,as long as she smiles,i'm okay.With that,the night faded away,Enough sleep,they woke up.The sun shines bright,beautifully.The morning glory,the dew made it feels like the nightmare is long gone.So how's Vita?Kareem asking Laura.Laura smiles,he's fine.Oh Vita is awake,exercising,done a little bit of a shadow boxing.Pretending nothing happens.Mortem with sour face,speaks to Teddy,ouh that guy is still alive,he supposed to be dead.Teddy ignores it.With a little bit of breakfast which is a roasted wild shiitake or a matsutake,I don't know,just chew them up,Dani while laughing.For the first time,it felt so peaceful.They set off,looking for the door that could warp them to the next floor.They continue on walking,till the sight of the cave can no longer been seen.A little bit of rest would be appreciated,Teddy is to tired to keep on going.Oh come on big guy,Angel opens her mouth,pretty much her first time.Hurmm trash,Mortem with an arrogant smile.What did you say?Of course,Teddy was not happy with that.I said youre trash.Happy?Mortem with another provoking statement.Teddy almost punched Mortem and suddenly,a giant stagbeetle appear behind Teddy.Without further ado,it uses it's gigantic horn to sent Teddy flying.Teddy is unconscious,and his pants looks wet.Oh god,not another one.Dani while sighing.At least it's not poisonous,Kareem trying to act cool.It looks like a Palawan StagBeetle,Kareem showing off his knowledge.Who cares about that,what we need now is a plan to take that thing down.Kareem only stays quiet.The crazy beetle suddenly spoke,perish you pathetic little humans.Hurmm never knew that an insect could talk,a sarcastic in that too.Dani with a little bit of annoyance.Everything here is non logic already,this kind of thing was not a surprised,Vita with a little bit of joke.Suddenly,a rhyme could be heard by the group,like a voice from a cracked loud speaker.Alright,contestants of Mortem Venatus,the only way to open the path to your next destination is by walking through a door and that door is locked.Find the key and the key itself shall illuminates you to the location of the door.But the problem is,where is the key?The location is completely anonymous.That's what makes this game exciting ain't it?Haha but of course you gotta survives from the beetle first.Only then,the game could be started.Finally,a wish of goodluck from me,your beloved Tenebris.The sound completely dissapeared on the thin air.So what moves should you start with you meek little humans?The voice of the beetle was already scary itself.But Vita looks very calm,not troubled by it even a little bit.Why?

Mortem Venatus Chapter 7

Chapter 7

The road tastes like wintergreen. The rain smells like iron and octane, mixed with stale gasoline. The lorry looks like a T-rex that hunting it’s prey.I’m doom.Inside’s crying,please save me now.She’s praying hoping that It’s not the end of her.The bright white light causes a temporary blindness to Laura.It turns grey and then it fades to pure blackness.Ehh where am I?Am I dead?Question and question only in the back of Laura’s childish mind.She was on a warm bed,the room was very clean like her own. A smell of shamim could easily be picked up by her nostril.She feels a little migraine,but her curiosity causes her to woke up from the cozy King Coil.The room was neatly furnished and mahogany was everywhere. Must be a rich dude the owner.Laura to herself.

She saw a glass window not too far from her,she peeked through it and saw two black figures.She’s scared,sweat starts to fall and her stiffness can easily be seen.Paralyzed,but her curiosity and braveness gave her the needed push and so she walked through the luxurious looking wooden door.The black figures now could be easily identified.It was a middle aged woman and boy who is about the same age as her.Have enough sleep dear? The woman starts to ask her with a very gentle voice much resembling her beloved deceased mother.The woman was looking straight at her but Laura was looking right through her.The woman looks straight at the eyeball of the child which she found three days ago.

Who are you?Laura asking the woman,the stranger who just became her saviour with full of unneeded curiosity.Some says that curiosity kills the cat.The woman replied it back with a ferocious grin.Mom! stop scaring her! The boy little voice box suddenly became functional.Laura backed a few metres,paleness emerged from the very face of the scared little girl.Haha the woman laugh while smiling.Kidding,I’m only joking,no need to be scared dear.So what’s your name you sweet little girl?It’s Lau…lau…Laura.She stutters because the woman was a complete stranger.Hishh no need to be scared,I’m not a criminal or a terrorist.You must be hungry,care for a nice breakfast with us?Ask the woman gently.Laura nod.

The three made their way to the dining room.The floor was made by expensive marbles,the wall was furnished very well,it looks splendid,like some kind of an orthodox English style.They reach the dining room,the table was well oraganized with the stainless cutlery and high grade ceramic dishes.Not to mention the grand looking chandelier on top.Are they some kind from a royal family?Laura asks herself.They all ate the meal,first it was a Scottish Oatcakes and so much more to follow.Finish,they all talked but awkwardly,Laura didn’t get use to this kind of atmosphere before.It feels like the ozone layer have become thinner and thinner with every minutes that passes by.So what do you have any story that you would like to share with us,you’re a stranger and we found you unconscious somewhere on the road.Since then you have been in coma for three days.

Thank god that you now have woke up.While the woman was giving Laura a warm smile.Laura starts the story,the tragedy,the cataclysmic event that befalls her beloved family.The lifesavers are left speechless.Pity for young child like you to experience those kind of nightmare.While crying,the woman slowly walks toward Laura and whisper to her,you can live with us,from now on we’re a family.Oh how rude of us!We forgot to introduce ourselves.By the way that little boy there was just like you,a lonely orphan,his parents died in an accident.His name is Vita and for me,just call me Ms. Bloom.the boy smiles 

at her and since then they become a good friend.

To be continued…………………..

Mortem Venatus Chapter 6

Chapter 6         

She stares at him like some kind of a princess that have found her prince charming.Sometimes she smiles and sometime she giggles.Maybe she’s crazy,says Dani.Hey knock it off,Her heart have melted just now,Well I mean it’s normal for a girl to fall in love with a smart,good looking,kind and brave like Vita.What!?She holds a crush towards Vita?Dani questioning Kareem.Don’t tell me you never notice that before,hishhh,Kareem with disbelieved.She have that crush towards Vita since elementary days,since Vita saves her from an accident ,Kareem while touching his forehead and making a very serious face.The story starts just like this.

One day,sometimes in the past,during a summer school holidays.A fat and chubby little girl was doing her homework and revisions somewhere in the town local park.She was so sucked into her own world.She wants to become a good engineer someday in the future,She knows that her dream could be achieved if she works very hard.She wants to make her sick mother very proud of her.She wants to change the life of her dying family.Her parents have divorced when she was just a little girl,when she was just trying to learn how to spell an apple.Her father was filthy rich,no wonder he’s got so many secret girlfriends.To Laura,it’s not a big problem as long as they could live together as a family,she’s happy.

Unfortunately,her poor mother suddenly falls sick,incurable,impossible but she still manage to hold on.It was a  huge blow to Laura,she cries all night,non stop.Holidays over,she goes to school like a normal students would.But,something is different,she’s no longer as talkative and cheerful as she would have been before.She never smiles,she never laughs,she’s only studying.Her classmates,friend and even her bestfriend starts to distance themselves from her.Except for this one young boy,his name was Kareem,He always tries his best to make Laura happy and laugh.He even help Laura to study or even bought him some meals for her and her mother.Why?because he loves Laura very much.

One windy day,the sky turns blacker,It’s going to be stormy tonight alright,Kareem while making an annoyed face while the two of them walking their way back home.They have a little chat,but it looks like Kareem was the only who’s enjoying it,Laura only shows a little interest.They bid farewell as they part ways,Laura reach her home,touching the doorknob and open the door.It was rather quiet,not even a tiniest sound could be heard.Mom?mom? where are you?dad?dad!!!!She quickly run towards the staircase and head towards her mother’s room.There she sees her father lying on the floor,covered in blood.He cheated on me! Her mother screams,hahahaha!!! Laughing like a maniac.Laura is speechless.

What have you done mom??Laura while crying.I just killed your beloved father,her mom with a sour face.How could you do this!?Her mom didn’t answer,instead she’s running towards the nearby window and jump.Laura ran to the window and look down and yeah her mother is already dead.It’s too much,it drives Laura crazy.Like a possessed human,she runs out from her house.It was raining heavily.She didn’t look anywhere,only keep on running.Till she falls on the road.A big lorry is heading towards her in such a high speed.

To Be Continued…………………..

Mortem Venatus Chapter 5

It have a blade like tail,looks sharp to cut almost anything.Terrifying,nothing as the centipede they’ve ever seen before.The centipede face is much more scarier than the reaper itself.It’s like a terror that’s been upgraded into a whole new level.It’s like a hell to those who got Entomophobia.Laura tries to scream but she’s too scared to do so.Reja Vu,Laura could suddenly saw a vision that someone will die at this moment,not too sure because it looks blurry,like shrouded by a fog or something.Trying to prevent,she suddenly tried to signal a warning to the others.It is futile,the tail of the centipede suddenly reach her,Split seconds,blood gushes out,but it’s not her,It’s Vita’s!.He falls,he wake up,unsconcious.He grab a wood,with a sharp ends.The others could not believe their eyes,it’s like a mad zombie,carnivore,the one which hungers for a human flesh.

Vita jumps,from the centipede dangerous looking tail.looks just like a toddler’s little toy to him.He holds the tail,the centipede is struggling to break free,but it’s deem useless,Vita is now a gladiator.From the tail,he climbed all the way to the head of the monstrous centipede.Without further ado,He held his sword like wooden stick sky high.Vita targets the brain.But thanks to the inertia,Vita fails,he accidentally stab the eyes of the centipede.Thanks to the inertia again,Vita falls,like a fallen warrior that falls from the sky.Dani pick him up.His big tummy suddenly turned into a reliable pillow.

Still shocked,the giant centipede ran away.It’s shadows can’t never been seen again,well for now they’re save.Thus bringing much relieves to the group.Suddenly,Vita starts to vomit,the tissue in the area that he’s been stung has exhibit erythema.He’s in pain,probably because of the lymphangitis.They’re in a absolute terror now,a venom from a normal centipede is deem harmless to humans but if the size of the centipede is that gigantic,the venom should be hazardous right?They need to find a shelter as the sun starts to fade away,and the beautiful luna starts to emerge.The radiant light could spazzed out even anyone.

I never thought that there is a beautiful moon in Mortem Venatus,Laura suddenly manage to open her mouth. It’s like the moon is helping them,it radiant light suddenly light up their way to a cave that’s not so far away.That’s beautiful! Kareem is happy,the temporary leader of the co.Now we should carry Vita to the cave,spends our night and take some rest.At least,they already found a shelter.Oh Vita,you still have that heroic attitude in you,the thing that makes me always love you.Laura giggles.The small voice didn’t leave any echoes.Nobody noticed it.

Mortem Venatus Chapter 4

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Mortem Venatus Chapter 3

His eyes are cold,His hair is messy.His nystagmus is very scary.It bring chills down to the spine of Vita which is just a paper thin.Nervousness took over.Sweat starts to fall like a waterfall.Vita talks to himself,”Why he’s here?Isn’t he supposed to be the one who pulls the strings?As more riddles starts to linger inside of Vita’s fragile brain.Suddenly,Mortem opened his mouth,Well,well,well,”If it isn’t our honor student Vita,Too excited to play a little games ehh?”.Shut up!Stop pretending,I know you’re the master behind all this!Vita shouts.Proof?Ask Mortem while his scary grins bring the morale down of everyone inside that room.Vita is speechless.Kareem stood up,as the president,he needs to calm the situation.He doesn’t want anything that can destroy a cooperation at a time like this.Okay,I’m sorry says Vita sadly.That’s good we shouldn’t fight here in this critical moment said by Laura.

Suddenly,a voice starts to crack up the small room.Welcome to all participants to Mortem Venatus,I’m Tenebris,the proud master of this realm.Let us out moron!Dani screams.Oh!looks like we got a barbarian here hehe. What?I’ll show you,I’ll kill you whoever you are coward!Dani voicing his irritation.Okay,now don’t be mad,we’re here for fun,Now,now let’s get to the point.To get out from this place,you need to survive,simple right?You’re currently on the tenth floor.All you need to do is to get to the ground floor.Once you reach there,Tadaa! You’re free to go,but that’s not all,as a winner I’ll give you a prize and that is I will grant you one wish.Quiet neat right?Okay let’s don’t waste our time.But for your information,this place is full of Hostile creatures called as Shadows,so please be careful.Let the fun begin,Happy surviving hahahaha!

Everyone are speechless.None of them have any ideas what is happening. Panicked,Shen and Rix suddenly screams and runs to the exit.They open the door.Suddenly,there’s a reaper emerged in front of them,it all happens in a matter of seconds,The reaper hold it’s scythe sky high and slashed both Rix and Shen.Their bodies splits into two.Red water splattered everywhere including to Angel’s face.It smells like iron.Angel screams and cries.But not anyone could make any response,All of them still awed by the incident that occur in front of them.It’s their first experience to watch anyone been killed.The reaper disappear.Suddenly,Tenebris voice can be heard again.Rix deceased,Shen deceased.Pity them haha!Laura’s tears start to fall,Angel still crying.Vita,Jordan,Teddy and Dani are speechless.Kareem can only stand like a statue.Mortem is the only one who’s not showing any kind of reactions.He laughs.

How could you laugh!?They’re dead!Vita shriek towards Mortem while crying.Do you think that I care about it?They’re dead,that’s all,nothing more,It’s quiet a sight to see.They way that blood gushes out from their body,I like it,I love it,I crave it!He laughs just like Dr. Drakken.Lunatic!A person like don’t deserve to live!Vita is now mad,his face change.Hey stop it,we shouldn’t panic!It’s better to find a way how to polish a metal rather than letting it become more rusty.That’s right,stop acting like a child,Laura with his annoying lecturing.Mortem only grins.I’ll teach you later,Vita’s angers won’t just go away.At a time like this,we need a leader,a good leader that could lead us to complete the game.Teddy and Jordan suddenly raises their hand.I think we should pick Kareem,well he is the president,so he must have a little experience,he should have the highest credibility among any of us here.Vita and Laura nods.Dani rejects it.He’s not really that good,are you sure?Wrong choice could mean eternal slumber.Angel is still crying,but she can now calms her head a little bit.In the midst of her sadness,she shows a positive sign indicating that she’s agree with Kareem to become their leader.But that decision really not been accepted by Kareem himself.No,no,no,not a chance,after watching that,I don’t think I could lead anyone,I’m now just like a little boy that lost his mother. Vita is more suitable.Well,I’ve seen him save our schoolmates from bullies,he just got that heroic  attitude in him.Anyone agrees?

Everyone just nods their head.Well at least that’s a better idea than picking that certain no good president haha.Dani sure is happy.Oh shut up!Says irritated Kareem.Are you okay with that Vita?Laura trying to comform.I could try,Vita agrees.How about you then Mortem?Oppose?I don’t care.Mortem didn’t show any interest whatsoever.Okay we’re done here.Let’s proceed on how to get pass that scary reaper.After a while,they finally came out with a solutions,they open the door.Like they expect,that bloody reaper is just a few metres from where they are standing.It’s black cape,humangous scythe could scares even anyone.Like a robot that’s been controlled,the reaper quickly flying towards them.But Vita is smiling.Why?

To Be Continued………………………….