When I finally got to the bottom of the ladder, Camille and Aki came running up, looking like they were about to tease me.

Aki: YOU? Have a THING? For BENDY?!
Me: *goes red to the face* Uhhhhmmm..........mayyyyybbbbeeeee?
Camille and Aki: *look at each other excited then back at me* AHHHH! WE KNEW IT! WE KNEW IT! WE KNEW IT! WE KNEW IT!
Me: *panicked* SHHH! You'll wake everyone!
Camille: Right sorry.
Me: Besides, I'm not TOTALLY into him.
Aki: Aw, c'mon. We saw everything!
Me: *redder*Wh-WHAT?!
Camille: *giggling* You both looked super awkward!
Aki: *laughing* I don't know who looked more ridiculous, you when you saw Bendy shirtless, or Bendy when you thanked him! 😂
Me: *tomato*
Camille: You should have us set you two up a date!
Me: No, no. That isn't necessary.
Both: Aw come-
Me: Didn't you say you wanted to show me your hideout?
Camille: Right!
Aki: We'll talk about this later.
Camille: C'mon!

We all ran into the forest, blazing past mountainous trees and we finally made it to an old mountain.

Me: *looks up at the mountain with interest* Is it up there?
Cami: Yep!
Aki: We just have to......*pulls a branch that turns out to be a lever* there!

I watched in amazement as the mountain opened up to reveal a magnificent staircase that lead up to a enormous tree surround by a lake and plantation. It looked like something from a dream.

Cami: Come on. *grabs my hand*
Me: *climbing the starecase while looking around with wonder* This place.......is BEAUTIFUL!
Cami: *smiling* Aki and I found this place years ago. It was abandoned at the time, but we spruiced the place up.
Aki: We've come here every day ever since.
Cami: C'mon! We have to show you the top!

They led me to the top of the tree to show a breathtaking view of the scenery behind the tree. It seemed nothing could ruin the moment. But as always......

Me: I don't think I can put this into words......it's-
???: DISCUSSING.
Me: huh? *looks around but only sees Cami and Aki*
Cami: Who was-
Me: Shh!
???: I still don't see why we have to be in such a disgusting place.
???: *Whispering* QUIET! SHE WAS PART OF THE REASON OUR LEADER WAS KILLED, NOW WE KILL HER!
Me: *looks up to see Aki and Cami wide eyed with fear*
???: *still whispering* But the boss wants her ALIVE!
???: JUST SO HE CAN HAVE HER POWER! IT DOESN'T MATTER IF SHE'S DEAD OR ALIVE!

I motioned to Cami and Aki to be quiet and silently moved to a part of the floor that you could see through. That's when I saw them. I looked at Cami and Aki and mouthed, "It's time to go!" They nodded and silently creeped over to me. But they must have seen us through the holes in the floor. They came tearing up to us, breaking everything around them.

???: THERE SHE IS*points at me*
Cami: I-it's a.......a.......
Aki: Demon.....
Demon#2: That's right girls! *to demon#3* HOLD EM DOWN!

Demon#3 held Aki and Cami in place so they couldn't move. They looked utterly terrified. Then, demon#2 turned his attention to me.

D#2: Ah...it's the Glassy brat!
Me: Whatever you want.....just leave them out of it.
D#2: Oh? Are they friends of yours? You know what our boss does to people you care about. *he nods to d#3 and he holds his claws to their necks*
Me:.......No..........they're not my friends.

Aki and Cami looked crestfallen at first, but when the demons weren't looking, I gave them a  small wink. And they understood.

D#2: Well then, I don't see any reason for them to still be here. *d#3 releases them* Run along now little girls.

I could tell that d#2 struck a nerve in both of them; it was written all over their faces. They started to walk off, but when they reached the staircase, Aki pulled out a knife, and cut a nearby rope. It caused a branch to swing at the demons.

D#2: WHAT THE-
D#3:!!!*branch knocks them down*
Cami: GLASSY! RUN!

We ran down the staircase and out of the hideout. Aki reactivated the lever, causing the mountain to close again. We kept running, but the demons burst out of the mountain and tried to grab me, but Aki and Cami got in the way. I didn't realize immediately, so I kept running, I didn't turn until I heard a scream. When I turned around, both demons had Aki and Cami; claws at their necks and all.

D#2: Come back Glassy!
D#3: Or your friends get it!
Cami: NO GLASSY! RUN!
Aki: FORGET ABOUT US! RUN!
D#2: SHUT YOUR MOUTH! *smacks both of them hard*
Aki and Cami: UGH!

It was there, that I let anger control me, it was stronger this time. I continued to get angrier and the Titan armor from my past forms again. I wasn't going to let them hurt anyone I cared about anymore.

Me: Leave. My. Friends. ALONE!

I ran forth with a burst of speed and the demons looked like they peed their selves.

D#2 and 3: !!!

They dropped Aki and Cami and tried to run, but I was so fast that they didn't get too far. I punched and kicked them so far, I swear I saw a shine in the sky from where I was. When I finally calmed down, I realized what had happened and sank to my knees in horror and exhaustion. Lucky for me, that's when Cami and Aki came running up.

Cami: GLASSY! THAT. WAS SO-
Aki: COOL!
Me: *catching breath* Heh, I guess it was.
???: GLASSY!!!

I looked up to see Mugman running up to me.

Me: Oh no...
Mugman: *tackle hugs me* THANK GOD YOU'RE OK! WHAT HAPPENED?! WHO TOOK YOU?!
Me: Actually.....I left on my own.
Mugman: *stern voice* What?
Aki: It was our fault! We convinced her to come!
Mugman: But why?
Cami: We just wanted to hang out.
Aki: But if it wasn't for her, we would have died.
Mugman: *sighs* Oh Glassy, always playing the hero. *chuckles*
Me: Muggy....*whispers in his ear* it happened again.
Mugman: *eyes pop, for a second, then go back to normal* Well, at least no one was here to see it. But...*turns to Aki and Cami* you will keep this a secret right?
Glassy: Please?
Aki: Well, I don't know....
Cami: AKI!
Aki: I'm just kidding! Of course we will!

I smiled and hugged them. Mugman suggest to go back to the hotel to get some rest. We all agreed, and made our way back. Once I said my goodnights to my friends, Mugman and I went back to our room where I climbed into bed, and instantly fell asleep.

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