Fate and We

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The atmosphere felt dangerous, as a restless feeling bloomed in the heart of whoever was watching.

If they were to look closely, they’ll all notice that their shadows were turning narrow, and pointing to the same direction .. Borden’s.

The shadow under Borden’s feet seemed to be taking a darker shade to whoever is attentive enough to take note of the initial changes.

CLING!!

CLANG!!!

The sound of something breaking suddenly resounded in everyone’s ear and mind. It sounded like something was trying to breakout of a cage that was only barely holding it in.

From the change in Borden’s demeanor after Morncloud’s death till now, was not more than a couple of minute.

When Borden’s shadow under his feet turned dark to an extent, it slowly rose up, almost tangible. Seeing this, Mr Patterson’s eyes squinted to slits in horror. He could only mutter one word;

“Shoot!”

But it seemed to come too late because at the same time he gave the order, the shadows of everyone in close proximity flared up and came alive. Every single person that was prepared to attack abruptly turned still, so are the shadows under their feets.

HORROR!!

A tangible shadow with a physical feeling and a faint purple glow to it started to spread out of Borden's body, spreading out further on the ground, closing in on the mercenaries, slowly connecting to their shadows from the feet up, as it emanates the feeling of horror. Striking fear into their entire existence, shaking their whole rugged demeanour.

Non of them could understand what they all were seeing right in front of them.

A short while ago, they were pointing their guns at an hostage and the next few seconds, everything in their vision turned completely dark.

For the first time in his life, Mr Patterson felt primal horror.

Fear can be instilled into a being by many things but horror, pure horror is worse and uncommon. He has never seen anything like this before in his whole life.. until now. His back couldn't help but drench in sweat, cold shiver ran down his spine.

"Wait.. holy fuck..."

Panicking, he quickly ordered

"Shoot.. shoot at will!!!"

But there’s a saying you don’t shoot at an unseen enemy less you shoot your partner. The whole almost chaotic situation only totally broke lose into chaos faster, after the order to shoot at will.

Not allowing him to say more, Borden's voice resounded very close to their ears. It was like he is next to them all at the same time. They all felt a piercing gaze directed at them, even in the darkness as all the hair on their body stood on end

“Your journey to the yellow spring starts now. You dare not die on me in an haste to visit hell"

Borden's unnerving voice resounded in the background with pure hatred, hammering their morale, disorganising their group the more. Their chances of putting up a nice defense in the deep darkness were lost at that point in time.

Deep down and simultaneously. they all had a thought.. run!!

Every creature have a strong will to survive but where could they escape to in this dark world they found themselves. Perhaps they all got blind at the same time, which was highly unlikely.

The sounds of gunshots quickly filled the area in no time like fireworks, but Borden that was being shot at was nowhere to be seen, they had already lost sight of him.