Moonlight (Draal x OC)

20: Where is my mind

We were at school once again.
I had yet to destroy the music box.
Strickler wasn't coming today, making me believe he was going on another 'luch date' with my mom.
I could feel Angor Rot's presence, but I had no idea where he was.
I saw Steve run by, freaking out about something.
I felt something in my ear and I pressed my hand to it, shaking my head.
I walked around everyone going crazy.
Jus then the doors opened and I gasped, it was dad.
I ran forward, trapping him in a hug.
"I knew you'd come back." I stated.
I pulled away frowning, he didn't feel right... more like stone.
"You're not..." I stated, I looked up again.
It was his face.
I took a step back as he walked pass.
"Angor Rot." I stated in a whisper, gritting my teeth.
I followed him, coming into the Gym.
I charged forward, he was stalking someone I couldn't see.
I tackled him.
"Run!" I shouted, puching 'my father' across the face.
"You thought I wouldn't find out?" I asked, flinging the sword away, hitting someone.
"I want to make a deal." He stated.
His voice sounded exactly as I remembered.
"What kind of deal?" I asked, furrowing my brows.
"I want you to get my ring." He stated.
I heard footsteps and I growled, summoning my sword and pointing it towards them.
I couldn't see who was there.
"Skylar, what are you doing?" I heard Jim ask.
"Is this another trick?" I asked, looking back to Angor Rot.
He only smiled, causing me to punch him again, my knuckles starting to bleed.
Suddenly I felt a sting on my cheek and everything was normal again.
I turned, seeing Jim.
I nodded and turned back to Angor Rot.
"Your ring. Tell me about it." I ordered, pressing the sword to his neck.
"We share a common enemy." He started.
"Strickler." Jim guessed.
"He wears the Inferna Copula. You will steal it for me." He stated, flipping me over, flinging my sword away as he pressed Jim's to my throat.
I signaled Jim to stay where he was, keeping a neutral face.
"You want our help?" I asked, raising a brow.
"In return, I shall help you by severing the connection between your mother and Strickler. We will both be free." He negotiated.
I pulled one hand free, pressing it to his head.
"You are a dog and this is your leash."
I pulled my hand away, breathing heavily.
He pulled away, putting a hand to his head as we both stood.
"Why should we trust you?" Jim asked.
"Because you have no other choice." Was the reply as he threw Jim his sword.
I placed a hand on Jim's shoulder, taking a step forward.
"We'll help you. You'll help us. Once you get your ring and sever the connection, you will leave us be. That is the agreement." I stated, feeling braver then before.
He was silent for a moment.
"Agreed." He said, making me nod.
"You have my trust, Angor Rot. Don't make me regret it." I warned.
He then knocked out Jim, turning to me.
"Next time we cross paths, it will either be the end of Strickler or the two of you." He stated.
"We'll get your ring. One way or another. I'm not opposed to cutting off his hand, but for me to do that, you'd have to sever the connection. Too bad." I said, crossing my arms.
He smirked, walking out.
Claire and Toby then burst in after a moment passed, me on my knees next to Jim.
About fifteen minutes later, we had to evacuate the school.
Jim and I stood next to eachother.
I spotted Strickler, smirking discreetly as I moved closer when he started talking to an officer.
"Please tell me no one was hurt." He pleaded.
The officer sighed.
"They're all accounted for. Looks like some kind of chemical leak in your science room. That stuff can make you go pretty loopy." The officer explained.
"You're lucky no one was hurt." He added.
"Very lucky indeed." He stated, turning to see Jim as I leaned against the pole next to him.
"Luck seems to gravitate towards you." I stated, catching his attention.
He glared at me.
I laughed a breath of air before walking back to the group, Blinky running up.