21 June 2012
Following on from a story by @smelly fingers @misslittleDHP and me.
Chapter 5 Hope is lost.
The chanting was loud and irritating. As Derek looked down at the symbol he realised it was painted with blood. His breathing quickened as he recognised it, it was one he had read about in books, of course then he'd thought that they were only stories but it was becoming clear that wasn't the case.
Derek's father left him and walked to the side of the cave the rest followed and they began to talk. something dark and forbidden was going on here. Derek was scared and for the first time in his life he wasn't going to pretend that he wasn't.
The person that had been holding on to Mikey turned towards the terrified boy and said "don't run, there's no point." as he walked away Derek scurried up to Mikey. "are you okay?" he questioned. Mikey shook his head as Derek bent to untie the ropes that kept his hands bound. They were both shaking and Mikeys breath was coming out in puffs and gasps he was so scared.
Both boys stood as everything they knew came falling down around them. A twisted laugh caught their attention and both boys turned to look at Derek's father as he walked towards them. His smile was cruel and not at all sincere.
"Because there's two of you this is going to take longer than usual." Derek's father said rubbing his hands together. "just because you are my son Derek doesn't mean your going to be treated any differently from the others." "others?" Derek squeaked taking a step back.
Derek's dad nodded at the men closest to the boys and to their dismay they were grabbed and held steadfast. "put them in the middle." Derek's dad instructed.
As the men began to lead the two boys to the middle of the circle, Derek was stripped of his clothes until he too was in nothing but his underwear. "dad what are you doing? Please stop! Dad!" Derek shrieked as he struggled against his captors hands.
" Shut up boy!" his father snapped as Derek and Mikey were thrown to the ground. Derek looked up as the men and Mrs Stanley stood around them in a circle. They started muttering quietly, chanting together. But it was soft and barely audible.
However the humming was deafening it filled there ears and seemed to be vibrating of the caves walls. Derek felt Mikey press flush against him. Both were shaking in fear as the sweat ran down there faces the only sounds that could be heard was the obnoxious humming, the chants and their own screams as their captors advanced towards them.
Broken Promises • Opuss № I