🦇The Beast with Brown Eye's🦇
You woke to the sound of your heart beating heavily in your ears. The floor was cold and, your t-shirt soaked with its slime. When you got up, you could hear the bones in your body crack. You let out a soft groan as you rub your face.
You looked up, a mild pounding growing in your skull. You let out a scream, as you saw the area. The trees were dead, the leaves dead, while white particles floated delicately in the air. As you looked up, the sky flashed with a bright red that outlined a few creatures flying in the air. Tears dripped down your cheeks as you stood out with a pained grunt. You stepped back and leaned on a dead tree, slimy vines crawling up its trunk.
"Oh God...was I killed by the fucking beast? Is this what hell looks like?"
You noticed that this was just like the woods you walked through many times. You were close to home too. So you walked carefully out of the woods, a sound of skin ripping once more filled your ears. You look back and witness one of the tree's pushing open, its bark cracking as something tries to get through. You stare in horror as the bark tears and the beast pops through, its chirping piercing the air. Quickly you began to run, your ankles stinging and your chest burning from breathing in the cold air. Making it out of the woods, you run to your house, it gets closer and closer until finally, you're pulling yourself onto the porch. Adrenaline still pumping through your veins, you push yourself into your house, finally, collapsing onto the dirtied floor. You hiss and hold onto your ankle, letting your emotions overwhelm you. You sob, letting this new world taunt your mind, including this monster.
"God, why?! Why does this exist? I don't understand what I did!"
To stay off your assumed sprained ankle, you crawl to the restroom. You sit on the toilet and look for your medkit, quickly finding it and wrapping your ankle up.
You jump at the sound of lightning striking the ground and you see a silhouette outside from the red flash. It looked human, your heart jumped in joy, and you hobbled outside trying to get to the person.
"Hey! Hey, help! Come here!"
You rounded a corner and finally caught up to what you thought was a person...what you thought was human. Facing you was a tall, thin humanoid creature with elongated limbs. You stared in atrocity as the faceless creature stepped forward, letting out a rumbling chirping from its chest. You stepped away as you turned and ran, the pain in your ankle subsiding as your focus was trying to survive. Your breath filled the atmosphere, as a terrifying screech rang through the air and the sound of stomps came after. Your vision began to get blurry and made the mistake of looking behind you. You let out a cry as you crumpled to the ground, your ankle giving out on you. You landed on your ass and immediately began to crawl backward.
Trying your best to put distance between you and the thing beast, but as soon as it got close it lunged. You curl into yourself and wait for the blow. A large crash came and you looked up from your defensive position.
You saw two bodies tangling with each other, and terrible noises coming from them. Quickly you recognized one of the creatures to be the one on the paper. It's back now bloodied and full of flower-shaped wounds.
The bat creature was then flipped over, its stomach exposed as the flower beast bit and clawed at it. You tried to get away from the fight, but as you tried to stand the sudden pain caused you to yelp. This caught the attention of the flower monster. It scratched at the other and broke out from their grasp. The grey monster charged at you, quickly launching itself towards you. The other beast was quick to get up and chase after its enemy.
You back away as the grey beast closes in and before it could pounce, the other monster grabbed it by the ankle. It struggled to pull it back as the other continued to claw after you.
You heard a broken voice speak to you. You look up to see the humanish monster staring straight at you. Its brown eyes were intense and his face scratched as it focused to keep hold of the grey beast. You nodded, and pushed yourself up. You looked back as you limped away, and towards your house.
The two beasts fought as you heavily limped away. The pain in your leg was only getting worse and you wanted to help fight.
You whispered and hobbled faster to your house. It was a quick find and once more you left your home. You loaded it and left the safety on as you used it as a crutch. The closer you got the more you were getting anxious. You watched as blood was splattered across the ground as the two monsters fought. Again you became light-headed. So you screamed out and took the rifle, undoing the safety and aiming it.
"Yo! Batty, get outta the way!"
The two monsters perked up, as they heard the cocking of your shotgun. Batty quickly jumped off the grey monster and quickly it charged at you. You saw Batty's eyes widen and get ready to charge at the grey monster until you got into a stance and aimed. You waited till the monster got closer and huffed.
"The nickname Bullseye better not let me down-"
You pulled the trigger, and a loud bang rang through the red skies. The grey beast's body went limp as its head scattered into remote pieces. Quickly you reloaded and aimed the gun again, shooting at the body many more times. Batty watched wide eye as you destroyed the monsters body, until they saw the shotgun barrel pointed at them.
You glared at the bat-like beast with the shotgun barrels. Your eyes scan over the monster's body, its blood dripping down its torso. You get lightheaded at the sight, and even through all the training with gore films you loosen your tight grip on your gun. You topple over and whisper a few words before backing out. For the second time that day.
Soft touches and a sudden sharp pain woke you. Your eyes fluttered open and you noticed right away you were in a new location. You let out a soft groan and the soft touches stopped.
"Ugh...what the..where the hell am I?"
You propped yourself up on your elbows and let your eyes adjust. Once they adjusted, you took in your surroundings, quickly figuring out you were in a trailer. The sound of movement caught your attention and you turned to face where you heard it. You saw Batty, tending carefully to your leg, without their two fingers but all five. It had no more wings like a bat. Batty noticed right away that you awoke, and quickly opened its mouth to speak, but only a chirp came out. The beast's face contorted into irritation, and you continued to watch wide-eyed.
You quickly got up, ignoring the pain in her leg and dashes. The beast let out a screech in confusion as it chased after you.
Just as you left the trailer and ran Batty, ran past you, then stopped in front of you. It gives a pained look as it speaks.
"St-sto..op! I'm trying to...h-hel...help!"
You stop as told and stare up at the tall monster. Its body is pale and its torso is just like a lanky male. Tattoo's covered its right peck on its left forearm, another inking. Its face was human as well, except for its long pointed ears. Scars tattered all over its body, down on its legs, you noticed the loin cloth and averted your eyes. What you also noticed was the blood covering it's body, with dried wounds from the fight.
You sighed and sat on the cold ground and looked back at the brown eyed beast.
"Sorry, for running...and thanks for helping my fucked leg."
You rub your mug in annoyance on why you were speaking with the beast. It then plopped down right in front of you. You look up and you get a pang of familiarity from its face.
"Why do you, whatever you are, look so damn familiar."
The creature shrugged causing you to huff through your nose. You were quick to notice it wince in pain and how dirty it looked. You speak softly, causing the beast to stare at you.
"Is there water..down here where you live?"
Batty nods and stands, stepping up to you and holding out its large dark hand. You take it hesitantly. Then suddenly you're flung upwards, arms wrapping around your bottom. You let out a sharp yelp and the beast makes a sound similar to a high-pitched chuckle. You pout
You feel its hands tighten around your waist and thigh. You wince a bit and the beat immediately loosens.
The beast whispers poorly, as it walks back towards the trailer. You were uncomfortable as Batty carried you, scared that it'd go rabid and kill you but the only thing that came was a soft voice.
"I...am...h-hum-an. Now-"
It clears its throat and it's Adam's apple bobs. You listen quietly, the information gathering in your head. You wanted to ask more questions, but the beast continued to speak.
"I'm....t-this and It's...been so long."
The voice was as clear as day as it spoke. It sent shivers down your spine and you were going to ask but the beast set you down on the trailer's stairs. Batty then opened the door, and you quickly limped in. Batty followed behind, crawling in.
"...Is there a shower here?"
The short responses scared you, it caused a panic to course through your mind. The tension flowed between the two of you as Batty walked on all fours and pointed to a side door.
The monster only queried its head and moved back to lay on the couch. Batty Tended to its own wounds from, what you assume, yesterday.
You moved to the bathroom, and the particles flew through the air and tendrils were all over the walls and floor. You gagged a little before turning on the water. You felt it as it fell and you hissed at the freezing temperature. You made sure to turn the heat on full blast and as soon as the water heated, the tentacles moved away, as far away from the heat as possible. You made note of this. Feeling the grit and grime on your body you shed your clothes and jump in.
Of course, there wasn't fresh shampoo so you let the water rinse over your body. A shiver rolled down your spine and a soft sigh released from your chest. The shower let you relax, even though in the back of your mind you'd get stressed all over again.
A soft bump against the door startled you, and swiftly you turned off the water and hopped out. Was the beast spying on you? A feeling of dread fell and you ran to the door and opened it, peeking your head out carefully. There you saw Batty tending carefully to the wounds on its back. Closing the door you felt something fall and you saw a pair of clothes. They were men's clothes, and a pair of boxers. This also included a towel. You looked back up to the monster and watched as it looked up then quickly turned away. You stare in confusion before taking the items and then closing the door.
You unraveled the t-shirt and the symbol on it made you squeal in excitement. Your favorite band was on it, black sabbath.
"Holy Shit! I didn't know they made shirts like these! Hell yeah, Black Sabbath!"
You quickly put the shirt on and slipped on the boxers, both were cold on the skin. Again you peeked your head out, your dirty clothes piled in your arms as you then walked out of the bathroom. The Beast continued to be turned away. On its back were multiple bruises, cuts, bites, and overall blood, you felt a pang of guilt from the image. You chirped up, though you were anxious with the idea.
"Do you...need a shower?"
The beast turned around slowly, confusion was written over its face. You motioned to the bathroom.
"I can wash your back...and maybe help clean those open bites for you. Also you look like shit."
Batty looked back, and you watched as it lifted its head up and laughter bubbled up from its chest. It was laughing at you! You huff and felt yourself get defensive.
"Well you don't have to laugh at me! I just wanted to help."
The beast calmed down and pretended to wipe a tear from it's eye. It then turned to you and smiled.
"Well are you going to take my help, or not."
"I a-am. So-sorry for la-laughing."
The monster only grinned and crawled towards you. It was unnerving and you stepped back for caution. It noticed causing its face to fall slightly. It then pushed past you and into the shower. It carefully turned on the water and let it heat up. You walked in and watched.
"Isn't that going to hurt you like it did those tentacles."
"I'm not c-c-con-nect-nected to this, w-world."
Batty growls at its own stutter and rubs its face in annoyance. It then crawls in the shower, you notice it's still wearing its loin cloth. You don't press further into why it's not connected to this place and change the subject.
"Are you sure you want to have that loon cloth on."
"Are y-you sh-sure you'd like t-to see a s-strangers penis?"
The beast retorts with a snarky tone. Which you quickly shut your trap. Cause no, you didn't want to see the monster's dick.
"What? O-of course I am."
"Well I can't assume! Female Hyenas have penises and this...place is weird."
The beast gives a unamused look and turns back, just before leaning over into a cabinet to grab not fucked up shampoo.
"This place had shampoo?! I should've checked."
The monster only lets out a small huff and pours the shampoo in his hair. You watch as he struggles to wash the top of his head and you walk over tapping the monster on the shoulder. He moves his hands and lets you go to work. You scratch at the monster's head and make sure the shampoo goes through all of his hair. You then rinse his hair out, then go into the cabinet and grab the conditioner. You put a glob of it in your hands and continue to wash. The beast lets out a soft purr, as you itch behind his ear. You find it kinda soothing.
Once his hair was clean, you moved onto his body. Taking a clean washcloth from the cabinet. You soaked it in the warm water and rubbed it gently on the monster's back. He chirped in pain as you scrubbed away the dried blood and soon enough he was clean. Your offer was finished. The monster gave a loud yawn, and in horror you saw its sharp teeth. That's when you stepped back.
Your palms began to sweat and your face went pale. You watched carefully as the monster turned the warm water off and grabbed a towel to dry itself. You let out a yawn to let your body relieve stress, and you left the bathroom.
You made sure to be careful when walking since it was dark, and your ankle didn't need any more shit happening to it. You sat on the couch and watched nervously making sure you could see the creature come out. Which, he did and with a towel wrapped around his narrow hips. It walked in a room in the back, and you heard tearing. You soon found out it was just for a new loin cloth. The monster came out of the room in the back and sat on the floor. He looks down at you and plays with his wet hair.
You yawn again and stretch. A soft chirp catches your attention.
"If...if y-you're t-tired there's a room...you can sle-sleep in."
You nod and stand without a thought, a sharp pain shooting through your leg. You curse and sit back down. Batty, quickly goes to your side and gently picks you up. Cradling you against his arm as he takes you to the only room in the trailer.
The room was decent and was filled with posters. There was an aux and a cool looking guitar. The mattress was covered in stains and that was where Batty set you down. You scanned the room and saw the large spray painted name.
Batty seemed to react to the name and turned to see what you were staring at.
"Eddie Munson, I...he's-"
The beast growled and looked at you with a glare, you looked back and went quiet.
"What! A-a F-freak, o-occult leader? Hm?"
"What? No! What the hell is wrong with you!"
The beast growls louder and pounces. He pins you against the bed and your heart races, eyes filled with tears.
"Me?! I-I'm a m-monster! I d-don't w-want to he-hear any-anymore negative s-shit about h-him!"
"If you would've l-let me finish! Y-ou would k-know he's Gareth's best friend! My best friend is still mourning the loss of his best friend! Now I-I'm in his room? I- I am Scared! I am lost and I don't know where I am! Then I am chased by you- meeting a another fucking monster. And now- I...I'm just so tired and in pain."
Batty quickly gets off of you and hunches in the doorway. You let out a few quick sobs, and Batty reaches out to go to comfort, but you back away and slap the hand.
And he does. Batty swiftly leaves the room as you grab the soft comforter and bring it over your head. As you simply cry into the flattened pillow, the sudden wave of relaxation causes you to sleep.
When you woke the next day, Batty was gone yet, in the kitchen there was plenty of fresh food. You felt tired as you made the food and ate quietly. When you went back into Eddie's room, you grabbed one of his books, just a random one, and read. Till what you assumed a few hours had passed, a loud noise game from the living room. You jumped up and limped to the living room.
What you saw was a bloody mess. Batty was heaving against the floor covering a few bloody injuries. The floor creaked under your weight and Batty turned his head to the sound, his eyes widened when seeing you.
You walk over to Batty and grab his hand, pulling him towards the shower. You washed him, despite his protests and pleas.
"Shut it. You're hurt, so I'm going to help."
"I am sorry. You- you shouldn't have to do this after what I did yesterday."
"It's okay, you were probably a friend of Eddie too. You were only protecting his name. Now, quiet and let me clean you."
You continued to wash Batty and then after drying him, you patched the injuries up with an old medkit you found. When you finished that, you left. Just before you turned to look at Batty, who stared at you with wide brown eyes.
You retired to Eddie's room and slept for the rest of the day.
The same thing happened in the weeks that passed. Every time you woke up, Batty was gone, you'd find fresh food in the kitchen. You'd eat it and then go to Eddie's room and read. Then after a few hours, Batty would come back covered in bloody bites and cuts, the previous bandage completely torn. You'd take him to be cleaned and then you'd leave to sleep. He'd do the same, each time with less of a stutter.
Till one day, Batty was gone like the usual, you found the food like usual, but Batty was gone. He didnt come back later into the day like usually, he stayed gone for a few days. You had grown an attachment to the monster, cause you knew, he was the one bringing you the food, he'd always give you change of clothing for showers. Batty was genuinely a sweet thing, evean though the two of you never with had a deep conversation you know he cared and always tries to be careful with you. You missed the way he carried you to Eddies room when your ankle hurt.
So when suddenly at the middle of the night you heard a clang and soft sobs, you immediately rushed out of your room. You entered th living space and witnessed, Batty again covered in scratches and bites, but also blood around his mouth. You watched as he quietly leaned against the couch and held his head in hands crying softly into them. It broke your heart, so you hobbled over to him and took his hands away from his face slowly, his big brown button eyes stared down at you. Gently you rubbed the back of his large hands and consoled him.
"Let's get you cleaned up, Okay?'
Batty nodded softly and followed you as you entered the bathroom. You started the shower and turned it to a comfortable warmth, you opened the cabinet and you noticed from his last drop off he got you some products of your own. Soon enough you order Batty to get in the shower and you begin to wash him. Softy the creature's cries died down, and soon you were washing his back. Then it was legs, which he'd do himself but you wanted to take care of him. Batty grabbed your wrist gently causing you to look up, his lips formed into a nervous frown.
"No, you were gone for days...I missed doing this. So let me."
Batty let's go and a soft sigh escaping his lips a you continued to wash further. You steered clear from the loin cloth and just as soon as you started, you were then finished. You ringed out the wet cloth and tuned the water off. You then grab a fresh towel and Batty lowers his head so you can easily dry it. Once finished you hand him the towel so he can dry the rest. You made sure to leave to give him privacy and retired to your room. You flopped on the bed and gave a soft sigh, and when you heard Batty come out you met him in the living room. He held out a medkit and you smiled softly.
"Alright, big boy, I got ya."
You take the medkit from his hands, again were much larger than yours, and began to patch the beast up. It was silent or a while before you spoke up, curiosity scratching into your mind.
Batty hums, his pointed ears shifting at he sound.
"Somewhere, I dont know exactly, I j-just go."
"Well you sure are nosy today."
Batty teases, causing you to let out a quiet huff.
"Well, Its kinda weird having a roommate be gone for as long as a few days. So, I would kinda like to know."
"Mhm, okay. Well I kinda just...go? I just go to where my head tells me to. Its like a gut feeling, then suddenly I'm in my old world, so thats how..thats how I get the food and bathroom s-stuff."
This peeks your interest as you finish cutting the last bandage, giving it a soft pat. You step back and sit, listening to Batty speak.
"Oh, do you think I could get home that way?"
"I'm not sure. I go into a weird zone where I just do. I suck the blood of cows or any pets, and I always have to fight the urge to attack a person. I-I hate it when I get that urge, but...I've noticed the more blood I consume...the easier I can shift my arms into either wings or hands. So maybe one day when I drink so much, I can become human again. My true body."
Batty's voice cracks softly as tears well in his eyes, a soft yawn passing through his lips. You yawn as well, heading for your room. When you didnt hear anything from Batty you turn and whistle. He snaps his attention to you and you wave him to follow.
"C'mon Batty, I can't stand to see you sad and then sleep on the floor, I bet it hurts your back."
Batty gives a soft smile, it warms your face a bit and gives you another sense of familiarity You walk to your room and plop onto the comfortable mattress. You watches the beast crawls hesitantly into it, and gives you a confused look.
"Your going to be sleeping with me."
"I-I, its okay- you dont have to pity me-"
"Ah- Im not pitying you. Im doing this out of, one, I missed you and two, sleeping on the floor is rough. Especially to you back. So come have a decent sleep."
Batty smiles and thanks you, carefully crawling into bed. He almost takes up the whole bed and even drowns you with his size, as you lay comfortable against his warm chest.
"So...Batty? Thats the name you gave me?"
"Well- yea. How the hell was I supposed to know what to call you? You have bat-like features, your hand..wing things? Your teeth, and you ears. Plus the the unruly hair you got there makes it look like you have neck fluff."
You feel Batty's body shake from giggles that soon turned to happy laughter. You smile and then let out a soft yelp as Batty curls his arms around you and presses you against his bare chest. You eyes fluttering shut for sleep, as you ask him.
"So...do you have a name?"
"Well...yea..duh. You were human of course you'd have a name."
"Wow, connecting the dots?"
"Shut it...well, what is you name?"
The both of you went quiet as you take in this information. Though your eyes fell shu with sleep, not fully processing the name he gave. For the rest of the night, both you and the monster slept, bodies pressed together for comfort. Eddie never once woke up or disappeared into the night like usual. Only the two of you, sleeping soundly in each others arms
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