A chilling, whistling breeze traveled throughout the alleyway. The warm and welcoming sunlight slowly began to dwindle as the source sunk farther and farther into the west. The discolored, abhorrent walls absorbed the sunlight for nothing in return, contributing to the dark and dingy atmosphere.
As the ghostly breeze made its way through the unsightly alley, it left behind a song of horror and despair. The unnerving song unified accordingly with the perilous situation that Charlie and his friends were intertwined within.
In between the wet walls of unease was the ignition of a heated battle. On one side of the generic and ominous dining table was the brown-haired assassin, whose blood-crimson eyes were occupied by pure mania. As the man who called himself Max perched himself on the table, he aggressively deployed his knife and brought it to the neck of his opponent.
The blond-haired receiver of the threat suspended himself in time as he began to process the fact that his fragile life was truly in danger. The boy’s soft and gentle blue eyes were suddenly clouded with trepidation and regret.
‘Oh, wow. This is bad. I might die. And they’re with me too. Am I… about to get them hurt? Did I…’
“I’m in charge here. I’m here to make sure that you guys stay put.”
‘Is this anything… I can do… To stop this?… To save them?… To help Tamashi?’
As a wave of despair crept into Charlie’s mind, his face formed a hollowed look of terror, and his eyes began to lose life.
“I came here to make sure that all of you brats stay put, but you guys are really starting to piss you off. I don’t think the boss’ll mind if I just end it here. After all, it’s all just to snake ‘him’ out.”
Anna broke her focus on Charlie and attempted to question Max.
“Hey, what do you mean by ‘him’? Who are you talking about?”
Max turned his attention to Anna, seemingly dropping his focus on Charlie.
“By him, I mean the next wielder. I forgot what his name was. It doesn’t really matter to me. I just wanna mess with you guys now. That’s all I’m concerned about.”
‘Wait, by the ‘next wielder’, could he mean- no. That doesn’t make sense. Alright, I’ll just ask him something else.’
“So, if you don’t really care about following orders right now, then can you tell us who your boss is? It’s not like telling his or her name would be too concerning to you.”
Max narrowed his eyes and formed a sullen face. He dropped his knife away from Charlie.
“I can’t do that. I can’t give her up. She gave me everything.”
“So you don’t care about disobeying orders, but you care about her? You’re probably going to end up in big trouble with her.”
“I don’t care about the punishment. You pricks are worth torturing. I’m only worried about right now.”
Max turned his attention back to Charlie, who had been left wide open for a counter-attack and/or an escape.
“Scratch that, I’m not really worried. This wannabe is already done for.”
Charlie’s eyes remained clouded with lifelessness as Anna screamed out to him.
“WHAT’S GOING ON? SNAP OUT OF IT! WHAT’S GOING ON IN THAT STUPID MIND OF YOURS?”
‘I’m… stuck. I don’t… really know… what to do.’
There was a cloudy, painted sky with a balmy ocean. The bright orange sun was setting, spilling an orange tint into the sky and ocean that it once governed. The only interruption in the ocean was a minuscule, sandy island that was wide enough for one person.
Sitting on the island was a depressed and defeated Charlie, who had buried his head into his legs.
“It’s over… I’m really gonna get everyone killed. Tamashi… will be all alone.”
As tears began to form in his brilliant blue eyes, The once-calm ocean began to swell and encroach the island.
Outside the mind scape of hell, Anna screamed at Charlie until she couldn’t anymore. Tsuru had broken down into a stream of tears, unable to speak or face anyone.
After Anna exhausted herself and quieted down, Max proceeded to vocally jab at Charlie.
“Wow! You won’t even listen to your friend. You’ve completely checked out. Man, I know I look like a scumbag to you, but I wouldn’t even consider ignoring my friends. Just look at how useless you’ve become!”
The ocean began to lap at Charlie’s shoes. All he could do was bury himself into the sandy beach of shame.
“You act like you’re the ladies’ man, but in reality, you’re a piece of shit who’s trying to get a load off. Everything you’ve built is crumbling. No one will trust you after this, if you even live through this.”
“Charlie… Don’t listen to him… You’re one of my best friends, and that will never change.”
“Look who’s still talking! You’re more oblivious than I thought! Here I thought you were the brains of this group.”
“Please… Charlie… Wake up.”
“Hey, missy, I’ll do a favor for you. I’ll wake him up. After all, I wanna see his reaction when I rip off your clothes and shove my knife right through your heart. I wanna see if he screams or gets a hard on. Maybe both?”
“Charlie… I NEED YOU TO WAKE THE HELL UP!”
Max pushed himself up and pushed his legs up over himself, then completed a speedy backflip over Charlie. He grabbed Charlie’s shirt from the back and dragged him out of the seat.
Anna jumped out of her seat and rushed towards Charlie.
“What the hell do you think-“
All of a sudden, there was a crack.
With extreme speed and precision, Max swung out his elbow and slammed into Anna’s face.
Blood spattered in every direction from the point of impact. Anna was thrown back into the wall. She coughed up blood and slumped down into the wall.
“A- ANNA!”
Tsuru ran to her side and looked her over, before turning to Max.
“Why… WHY US?”
“She ran at me, so she got what she deserved. Doesn’t matter, you’re all probably going to die anyways.”
Max turned to Charlie, whom he was still holding from his back.
“Man, I’m excited. I can’t wait to see what happens to you. Let’s get started, shall we?”
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Savior: Original Story by OneSevenEight
Episode: Framed Perspective - Part 8
The calm, orange sunset began to fade into a blood red canopy as the once-friendly ocean converted into a ferocious beast. For the first time since his mind arrived at the lonely and windy island, Charlie lifted his head out of his legs. He watched as the color shift occurred in the sky. “Oh… It’s begun. Someone’s hurt… It’s probably my fault.” Charlie lowered his attention to his shoes. The beastly ocean water had flooded his feet and was up to his ankles. “Not long… Before it ends…” As the waves continued to crash into Charlie’s feet, he continued to watch the waves, waiting for the moment it all ends. —— Savior: Original Story by OneSevenEight Episode: Framed Perspective - Part 9 —— “Let’s get started, shall we?” Dark, dreary clouds interrupted the sun’s path of light, which led to darker, more lifeless alley. As murky, repulsive water gently dripped down the grime-stained walls, Max held Char
“Well now, look who decided to get up. You decided that you need more of an ass-beating?”“Please, that cheap shot was nothing.”Anna’s current appearance contradicted her retaliatory statement.Blood was exiting through a gash above the bridge of her nose and running in between her eyes. Her left eye had remained closed, and her nose appeared to be crooked.As Tsuru watched the standoff, she attempted to convince Anna to back down.“Stop, Anna! You need to sit down! You’re going to hurt yourself more-““Tsuru, it’s fine. I don’t want to see you, or that useless dork, die.”Max flashed a nauseating grin.“Look who decided to step up and play hero. I’ve gotta admit, I thought you were just relying on that wannabe for protection.”Anna responded with a face of conviction and determination.“I always thought I was stronger
Both Anna and Tsuru expected a fiery rampage from Max, but instead, he closed his eyes and grew quiet.Tsuru began to worry that he was going to blindside Anna.“Hey, please be careful, Anna. Don’t get yourself-““It’s fine. I know he’s up to something.”As Anna cautiously waited for Max to make his next move, he reopened his eyes and formed a conceited smile.“Wow, you truly are a worthy opponent. I haven’t had to fight this hard since I trained with my brother and the boss. You are one truly special person.”Max began to make his way towards Anna with a slow walk. His hands were in his pockets.“Huh, so you respect me as a worthy opponent now? No more ‘girl’ insults?”“I had my doubts, but you truly seem to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. I have to acknowledge that fact and offer some respect to you. Let’s properly begin this
The fierce waters that were overtaking the island calmed down in an instant.The orange sky continued to radiate overhead as Charlie observed a woman who seemed to be standing on the ocean.“Wha… Wait…”“Get up already. I know I didn’t teach you to be such a dumbass wimp.”“Why…”The woman locked her glare with Charlie’s and formed a mischievous grin on her face.“Are you gonna get up, or am I gonna have to drag you up? Don’t make me start counting…”Charlie jerked away from his position as the woman started him down. Her bright blue eyes were a perfect match to Charlie’s gaze.“My dear son, I think I’m gonna kick your ass.”——Savior: Original Story by OneSevenEightEpisode: Framed Perspective - Part 12——“Anna… ANNA!!!”Tsuru
Dark, gloomy alleyways. Sky covered with gray clouds. The only sound that could be heard was the quiet rustle of a cat hunting a mouse.Just before the cat could pounce, it broke its stance and looked up. After staring for a brief moment, it bolted towards the nearest trash can.For a brief moment, everything was silent.Suddenly, a streak of lighting shot through the alley, sending trash cans flying in every direction. Just as fast as it appeared, the lighting was gone, leaving behind a ferocious thunderclap.After a few more moments, the cat reappeared from one of the tossed bins. It jumped onto the ground, shook, and began to look for its next prey.——Savior: Original Story by OneSevenEightEpisode: Framed Perspective - Part 13——“Oh, look who’s finally awake. How was your nap?”“Drop the knife.”“Or what?”Charlie closed his eyes
Darkened skies turned the alleyway into a grayscale landscape.“I’ll start by making you regret ever coming here today.”Unsteady scene.As Max began to shift his attention to his left shoulder, Charlie swung his left elbow towards Max’s face.The smooth and swift movement of the elbow was met with the quick action of Max’s hand.Max’s detailed eyes. Fiery rage.“Wow, you’re fast. But… I don’t need any fire to deal with you. I’ll end this quickly.”Charlie’s picturesque blue eyes.“Wow, you really think I’m gonna lose to you? In your dreams.”Charlie lifts his left knee and drives it into Max’s chest. Simultaneously, he shoves Max down with the hand he had on the shoulder.Falling backwards. Coughing blood.Moments before impact. Cocky smile.Max lands on his hands and swings his right leg out. Char
The day was unusually bright and sunny for an autumn day. Leaves danced through the air and collected on the grimy sidewalks and streets. The tender breeze that carried those leaves served as a deterrent to the minimal heat. There was a sense of calmness that swirled within the soft and gentle breeze. As Tamashi stepped out of the house, he turned his head to the sky, glaring at the cotton-like clouds against the cool blue sky. As his mind began to drift towards the clouds, one thought looped through his mind. ‘Charlie and Anna. I need to find them.’ —— Savior: Original Story by OneSevenEight Episode: Framed Perspective - Part 15 —— ‘I need to talk to Charlie and Anna, but how do I do that? I can’t go near the school and I don’t have a phone. So am I just gonna have to stand around in the streets and hope they pass by at some point?’ As Tamashi thought about his next steps, he began to approach an int
“Well, it’s not great to see you, you pile of dust.”Rai pointed at Tamashi as he spoke.“I’m currently spending my precious time plotting in Tamayo’s cozy mind space, so I’d appreciate it if you left me-““STOP CALLING ME TAMAYO!”Tamashi jumped to his feet and marched towards Rai and the old man.“Listen, I’ve had enough of your shit. I was just trying to stop someone from getting run over, and then you show up, and everything goes to hell, then WORST OF ALL-“Tamashi planted himself in front of Rai and grabbed his shirt.“-YOU WON’T STOP CALLING ME TAMAYO- Wait, this shirt… HOW ARE YOU WEARING THE SAME SHIRT AS ME?”“Oh, the shirt? I’m simply mimicking what you’re wearing. I’m not really a physical being, so part of my shape and appearance is determined by you. So, can you let go of-“&l