Tony Stark Imagines

The Monster Within | Part 1

Warnings: Entirely horror at the beginning, you've been warned

Word Count: 1,611
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Nexerians.

They are the type of species which look as complete humans but beside their appearance, they are cannibals who feed onto human beings. They can be similar to ghouls but very differently. In their true form, they have metamorphic abilities, like emerging wings to fly, or extend their nails as a weapon, and sharp teeth to bite. Their skin is pale blue, and ears pointed. They grow very quicker, as of a caterpillar turning to an adult butterfly.

Aside from that, you, Y/N, were interested in these species rather to be scared of them. Maybe because you never encountered one, but their characteristics was what drove you in. While fondly reading the book about these Nexerian creatures in the library, your friend, Y/F/N slowly stepped in and saw what you were reading. Making a disgusted face, she slaps your back, making you flinch.

"Ow, what was that?!" You cried, seeing your friend giving a wicked smile, you shaking your head knowing your demon's back. "Oh, it's you."

"Yes, it's me! Who else, dumbass?" Your friend replied, chuckling. "But what are you even reading, come on, about Nexerians?"

"Yeah! I-it's just I find them.. interesting?"

"Ohhh, someone's having a crush on these creaturesss?" Your friend teased, making you blush.

"Hey, that's not it! I cannot actually go and interview a Nex about how they live and adapt to surroundings."

"What if you actually met a Nex, and you had the chance to know about them more? Even if it takes to fall in love with them?" Y/F/N raised an eyebrow, and maybe for no reason your cheeks flushed red. Falling in love with a Nex? Was it normal?

"It's impossible. You know the nexes and humans have a strange relationship. One eats the other meanwhile one wants to kill the other, both have a purpose to survive, basically. And if you were correct, about me being friend with a Nex, then I guess what to do." You prepared to leave, but your friend suddenly grabbed your arm, stopping you midway.

"I do understand these creatures are dangerous, Y/N. But, you gotta be careful too. We cannot trust Nexes because they only have one purpose - eat the human they hunt down. I hope you get what I mean, right?"

You sighed and turned back to your friend. "I do get you. And don't have to worry about me, okay? It's just for research purposes that I'm doing it all, otherwise I won't be thinking to do such a risky thing."

"You promise that you'll come back alive to me, will you?"

"Pinkie promise." You grinned and by that, you and your friend have a hug, before bidding each goodbye and you left for home.

While leaving for the way home, you saw multiple police cars passing by, along with an ambulance which stopped at the middle of the footpath. You couldn't go too near the scene but, the visible part was a dead body, which got eaten and pierced. It kind of horrified you to the core, and just thought of going home instead. The atmosphere was slowly turning gloomy and darker, as if the street lights didn't flash up yet. It did felt too eerie and creepy while your way home all alone by yourself, like something was going to come and attack you.

The street was empty, with no sign of anybody, even an animal. It was just you and you only. Gulping and keeping some strength by your side, believing you'll be out of this scary place soon, what can actually go wrong-

Snarl. You heard a little sound, was someone really out there? It sounded like a dog, but didn't felt like it could be. Walking a bit faster, with now fear building up inside, eager to reach the end of this dark path, the snarling grew more louder. You stopped midway, and looked everywhere around you, though it was so empty around, but now it was looking like there's something out there. Hearing a twig break, that made you turn around to the direction the sound came. You tried not to be panicked, maybe it was just your imagination, or current fear which tried hallucinating you.