{I just want to mention that there would be a reference to drug abuse and child neglect}

{3rd POV}

Doug stepped out of the portal. He saw a large wall with a crossed duck figure on it. The hallway was blocked, "Malak's blocked the entrance. Now that's just pathetic. Don't you think?" Bierce asked, "Sorta.." Doug replied, "Never fear love, there is a solution. You just need to re-arrange your brain a bit. Go to the ring alter." Bierce said, Doug headed out of the portal, going straight to the ring alter as he held his tablet. He was given the power telepathy but before he could head through the portal, a dark purple mist appeared.

It both stunned the duo, "What is that?" Bierce asked, "I- I don't know.." Doug replied, once it faded Doug saw his childhood friend.. it was Evans.. "Urgh... my head.." Evans groaned in pain as he rubbed his head, "Evie?" Doug asked, "Doug? What are you doing here!?" Evans asked, "I don't know, what about you?!" Doug asked back, "I.. I don't know, I just woke up here.." Evans said, "Well.. Bierce meet Evans.. my childhood best friend." Doug said, "Well hello love, I am Bierce and I am here to help you." Bierce said, "Doug, is that true?" Evan's asked.. he wanted to be sure that this lady was trustful..

As.. he feels something bad about this lady.. "Yeah.. she also said that she'll help me.. but we can explain more a bit later.." Doug replied, Evans nodded, "I could explain things.. but it would need to be quick, I am here to help you both but you and Doug have to do something for me in return. You both have to collect ring pieces for me by going through these nightmares and hell. Doug has already gotten me four pieces. There are five more pieces to go. I suggest you don't fail me detective." Bierce said, "Alright.. well Doug, let's go." Evans said while taking Doug's hand and going through the portal again.

Doug then activated his telepathy power, Doug was able to see through the walls. He saw a figure of a monkey from the first portal. Doug touched the wall and it moved. The monkey was startled and it ran away. The wall moved up, Doug then walked through the hallway, "Just don't let me catch you trying to see through anything besides walls." Bierce said, "No.. I have- or well had a wife.. and I'm not that perverted neither is Evans." Doug muttered, "Well. You better not be." Bierce replied Doug and Evans found themselves standing in what looked to be a sewer.

There was a sudden bad smell that struck at their nose. Doug cringed at it, he was also standing in dirty water, which also smelled.. "Not afraid of a little sewer water are you? Just don't get any of it in your mouth." Bierce said, Doug had noticed a strange arch on the left side, Doug went up to it, "Doug, what are you doing?" Evans asked, "I feel something strange in here.." Doug said as he pressed the arch, it lifted up and it revealed a passage way, both men went down it and they saw an ladder.

Doug went up it much to Evans displeasure, they both found a strange room, there was writings on the wall, they also collected a strange file that was there.. 'Wasn't she your ugly duckling?' And 'You thought that she'll become a beautiful swan?' and there was two boxes with a small dress duckie on there, and there was also eight papers on there, four papers being on the left, and four being on the right.

Four papers being medical documents on the right side and the other four being from Doug's dairy on the left.. it was four specific pages, it read, 'I don't know if I could handle this anymore.. the pills nor the psychiatry visits are helping her.. I can't predict the next episode from her.. as everything freaks her out.. I feel bad that I can't help her more..' Doug read.. he knew it was about Tammy..

He couldn't help her when she would have an episode because he was at work.. but he continued onto the next page, 'I try my best to help her and my wife.. but nothing works.. I know that I'm not really a huge family person but I try.. they both struggle to be happy, and since I have my lawyer career, I so can't spend a lot of time with them..' Doug read, he still didn't like any of this happening..

But still he had to read more so he could gather more information about what is happening, 'And sadly I can't spend much time with my daughter.. and since her mother has been abusing her own pills.. and she would leave Evans to take care of Tammy or leaving her alone completely until I get back.. I know that I don't help it by fighting with Elise after Tammy goes to bed.. I need to find a way for her to stop abusing her pills..' Doug read.. he felt bad for his daughter Tammy..

She shouldn't have dealt with him and Elise fighting.. 'Hopefully Elise wouldn't notice her pill bottle being missing.. this is the only way that Elise could come down from her drug abuse..' Doug read.. he didn't want Evans to see this.. he shouldn't go through with this again.. "Hey what's the other piece of papers?" Evans asked, "I don't know.. let's go see." Doug replied, Doug picked up the first paper, 'Patient 213, T̸̳͉̓͝å̴̬͕m̵̗̹͛m̸̨̹̈́y̶͓̅ ̶̨̞̎̀H̶͔͖͊ö̴̧̿u̶̜̿̾s̴̢̀ḙ̵̢̾̎r̵͍̋̑, is a 12 year old Caucasian female, living with her parents, with a mental health issues since 2014. The patient was admitted by her father. The father says the daughter is prone to random severe moods swings and panic attacks. He also states that she acts impulsively, exhibiting risky and dangerous behavior in order to gain his attention. He fears that she will continue to harm herself or eventually harming others.' Doug read, he knew it was his daughter..

He knew if he didn't place her there she could've gotten herself killed.. or seriously injured, 'The patient can't have any visitors until a steady change as been made and the patient has good improvement of seeing others. The patient's self esteem appears to be low, anhedonia, sleep deprived, the patient hasn't been eating well, has lost body weight, no changed energy, and no reported changes in concentration or memory.' Doug read.. he had hoped that the place could help his daughter recover..

It didn't help the fact that he couldn't visit until a little later, his daughter was happy to see him tho.. 'Patient 213 has made a tremendous recovery so far, but the patient did show signs of past self harm, with scars on both arms, the patient could be suffering from early bipolar disorder, she would have further tests and observations done. She would be prescribed with Oxcarbazepine and Zoloft for her depression and anxiety. When the patient was questioned about her father, she seemed to think that he placed her here to get rid of her. -Dr. Angela Simons' Doug read.. he loved his daughter a lot.. he thought that he couldn't help.

He had sent her there so she could get good care over there.. so with that.. he read the last paper, 'T̸̳͉̓͝å̴̬͕m̵̗̹͛m̸̨̹̈́y̶͓̅:. I wished that I could've helped you more than I should've.. if you can hear me, I'll change your fate..' Doug read, he stared at it then he felt a hand on his shoulder, he turned and saw Evans, "Hey.. I'm sure that your daughter is okay.." Evans said, they had both left and continued on their way, it was a bit dark and damp. They both kept wary of their surroundings, "You've heard the urban legends, I'm sure. All kinds of things get flushed down here. Alligators, goldfish, duckies..." Bierce said as the lights flashed on on the right side, it revealed three pair of ducks sitting on the water blocked by gates.

Doug was a bit startled and so was Evans, Doug walked towards the wall and touched it, the wall then began to move up, "Mmm, this sewer smells very.. ripe. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little." Bierce said, "Well you're not the one who has to deal with whatever the hell is down here with us." Evans replied rather grumpy, "Doug, is he always like this?" Bierce asked, "No, I think he's just grumpy because of the transfer here." Doug replied, but they then noticed a web barrier in the way.

Doug took Evans hand then activated the speed boost and ran through it breaking it. They were both blocked by a closed wall, Doug noticed that there was a hole on the wall beside him on the right, "Well that's interesting." Bierce said and next to the hole there was a message that read, 'Watch out for the Big One' Both males were confused by what that means.. 'The big one?' Doug thought, but instantly, a pair of eyes were seen through the darkness of the hole then suddenly something grabbed at Doug at his throat.

It was beginning to choke him, Evans quickly rushed over and tried to help Doug remove whatever grabbed at Doug's neck and thankfully whatever was in the hole released Doug's throat and disappeared. Doug gasped and took a breath, "Wha.. *pant* What the hell was that?" He asked, "I don't know but are you okay?" Evans asked, "Yes.. I'll be fine for now. C'mon let's go.." Doug said taking Evan's hand.

Bierce however was quiet for a bit, "I think that must be the 'Big One'." Bierce replied, "Do be careful love." Bierce continued, Evans wanted to say something but he kept his mouth shut as he didn't know what she'll do to them if he angered her.. Doug and Evans walked further and they ran into a wall, Doug went up and touched the wall, then it moved up. The two males walked into an area that had three ways to go, Doug looked at the tablet and he saw the shards in the straight direction.

Evans then touched a wall and it opened, Doug and Evans began collecting the first couple of shards they saw but they both noticed some dirty ducks with dark eyes and filth on them were sitting by in the water. Doug and Evans stopped, they felt like one would move any second, "They're trying to blend in eh? Let's see how well you can pay attention to the details." Bierce said, "Oh boy... this is gonna be a tough one.." Doug muttered, "Evans stick with me.." Doug continued, Doug and Evans walked forward, collecting a few shards. They both stopped at a corner and then touched the wall and when the wall moved up.

They both heard a squeak sound from behind and turned to see a duck with legs now moving, 'Shit!' Doug thought, 'That thing has legs!' Evans thought as they both quickly turned forward, and they ducked under the moving wall and quickly began running. They both quickly ran off and took a few sharp turns to lose the demon duck thing.. and thankfully after a few more sharp turns the duck had lost them both. They both stood by in the middle in a couple of more ways.. it was left right or forward..

Doug had then activated the telepathy power. He was now able to see what ducks were alive, the ones that were alive were laced with a redline and some were far and the rest were close by, "Evans, I'm going to need to hold your hand just in case if one of the duckies come and chase us." Doug said, "Alright.. let's just get this over and done with.." Evans replied as the other male took his hand, and as Doug quickly prepared the telepathy and speed boost powers. They both had began to collect the shards, but the only hard part was opening the walls since that they were nearly cornerer a couple of times by the duckies..

They both had a few ducks chase them before.. but when neither could see any more shards, they both stopped and made a few more sharp turns as a duck was chasing them but the duck had thankfully lost them both, "You've gathered half the shards. Try to live long enough to get the rest." Bierce said, "Alright then.. as they both walked in the mid-path and they discovered that there was a keypad, "Should I press it?" Doug asked, "Sure.. as you said, this might help us what is going on with them and how to defeat them." Evans replied, Doug pressed it and they went down.

They saw that there was another file there, Doug collected it, and they went back up to try and find the next zone. They both had awakened an alive duck that was by the corner a few feet away from him when they passed by it. Doug held onto Evans' hand and he activated the speed boost, they had lost the duck after they both took a few turns and they found a room that was filled with duckies and boxes.

There was the ring barrier nearby, "Well, here's the ring barrier. Geez, this place is a huge maze..." Doug muttered, there was suddenly rumbling and there heard a loud roar of a creature that came all around. Neither male could tell where the loud sound came from. He stopped as everything began to shake before it then stopped, "I'm sure that rumbling is nothing to be concerned about." Bierce said, "Haha.. there's nothing to be concerned about? Yeah sure that's real assuring Bierce." Evans sarcastically said, They went to the other side and entered another zone.

This zone was a bit darker, and when Doug activated the telepathy, the duckies in red were far, "They're hiding in the shadows..." Bierce whispered, "That's very unnerving.." Evans replied, "Yeah.." Doug also replied, they were both ready to make a run for the hills if need be. Doug collected the last few shards and Evans managed to get the last one. Doug held Evans' hand and they attempted to outrun a duckie with the speed boost. They soon lost the duckie and they found another keypad, they went down it and they found another file.

They both felt the need to collect these.. to them it felt like Bierce was hiding something from them.. but they didn't trust Malak either.. "That's the last shard. Get to the ring piece." Bierce said, Doug and Evans quickly headed to where they found the ring barrier. That's when he heard Malak yell, "Evans, you can't speed boost or use the relic out of your death this time!" Malak said, "Evie.. what is he talking about?" Doug asked, "It's.. nothing.. c'mon we have to go." Evans took Doug's hand as Malak appeared out of a random way. He nearly caught them at his throat before Doug then activated the speed boost.

They were trying to get to the ring alter but it was difficult with Malak chasing them, and they eventually made it to the ring barrier and snatched it, "That's far enough mortals." Malak said, the doors shut before either male could even move, "You know, you both are the first of Bierce's pets to actually cause me trouble. I should commend you both for your tenacity.. Doug, you're by far the most interesting I have to admit.. seeing you were the first here and you're still alive pass through my monsters.. Evans.. I could say something similar.. but you and I both know why you're here.." Malak said, Evans kept quiet..

It was true that he knew why he was here but he kept it from Doug.. he couldn't know.. he knew that Doug did some parts of the ritual, but he doesn't know that, "Well.. thank you I guess? But I'm trying to get my life back and Bierce is offering to help me for it.. and she doesn't threaten on killing us." Doug said, rather sarcastically for his last sentence, "I rather be on my way now." Doug continued, "Oh? Are you? Are you not aware that you are nothing but a puppet to her? Once she gets all of the ring pieces. She'll betray you both. She's only pretending to help for now, Dougy. You mean nothing to her" Malak said, Doug simply raised a brow and could care less.

Evans knew that Malak was right in some parts, he knew that Bierce had been spying on them both, but he needs to keep for quiet for Doug, and on the other hand Doug was aware that demons were untrustworthy and deceivers. Malak was obviously fucking with them both, "You're obviously lying to us.. I'm not that stupid neither is Evans." Doug said, "And if anything. Maybe you're trying to get us to turn on Bierce. You demons aren't fooling anyone, and you're certainly not fooling us." Doug replied to the demon. He felt rather proud of himself..

He didn't know why, maybe because it was that he was standing up to a demon, "Grrah...." Malak groaned in annoyance, but he gained back his composure, "Well.. that is a fair point. I could be lying and I am a demon. But I assure you, Bierce will toss you away like a useless tool the minute she has no use for you for anything. She's not so innocent... I'll tell you that. But fortunately, watching you run around obediently has reminded me that I have a loyal pet as well. Here, let me introduce you so you both can get more properly acquaintance." Malak said as the wall behind him opened and moved up.

Behind him was a large duck like thing with many limbs, it was fairly creepy to both of them, "Now you'll have to excuse me I must take my leave, business calls elsewhere. Oh and Bierce, I know you're there peering through your little puppet named Dougy. I'll be setting matters to you soon." Malak said, before then disappearing, "Why is he keep calling me 'Dougy'.." Doug muttered right before he quickly jumped out of the way when a duck was suddenly thrown at him, "Now that's a huge duckie." Bierce said, "Well, no kidding!" Doug replied, "Use the pillars to slow it down!" Bierce yelled, Doug and Evans quickly doged another duckie that was thrown.

They both dodged the hits three more times before the duck monster made a forcefully throw, then it suddenly stopped, like it was trying to catch its nonexistent breathe. Doug quickly spun the wheel. The duckie began to throw ducks at them once again. This was repeated a couple of times.. Evans was distracting the dread duckies that were throw at them, that came alive. Finally, the giant duckie was finally stopped. An alarming sound from afar went off, "Getting back to the portal is not going to be so easy this time. Don't screw this up!" Bierce yelled, Doug or Evans didn't think twice before they quickly bolted out of the room.

They made a couple of sharp turns to get back at the previous zone. While they were running through the hall in the dirty waters. Doug felt a presence from behind, "You're not out yet mortal.." Malak said, Evans and Doug could hear the giant duck behind them both. Doug quickly ran off while holding Evans' hand and quickly opened the walls. He quickly touched another pair of walls to open. Doug managed to find the portal and quickly activated his speed boost. Evans' was nearly bit by the giant duck and it was by a hair, but thankfully they both successfully jumped in through the portal.

Bierce was there to greet them, "Great! Another piece! Place it at the alter." Bierce said, and well Doug did what he wad told, "It vexes me greatly that you're still here Evans. Now she has another piece of that infernal ring..." Malak said, "Every piece Bierce gets makes her more powerful. Don't you get that meat sack? What do you think is going to happen when she doesn't need you anymore?" Malak asked, Doug kept quiet.. he felt like Malak knew something that he or Evans don't know about..

I guess he he will figure out later.. he was soon dragged out of his thoughts, "He's right. I am getting more powerful, powerful enough to fullfill your every wish. That's why you're here isn't it?" Bierce replied, she was rather cocky towards him.. "Bierce. Why not tell Doug what fate befell the last person that trusted you?" Malak asked, Bierce only responded with silence and turned away. Doug raised a brow, what did Malak mean by that...? But he had no time to think because the fifth portal exploded and revealed a clown figure icon on it. Doug quickly headed towards it. Evans hesitated, but followed him.