Hollow Heroes [Open to all]

An hour, that wouldn't give them much time to cover the large outer perimeter, but Raphael did not argue. Hell, after nearly dying, he was anxious to spend some much needed time with his family. He had finally gotten them all back, and nearly had his card punched soon after. It was a huge wake-up call...


"One hour.. got it, bro." And there was a hint of a grin. Yeah, he knew the guilt his older brother must have been feeling after what happened, but he would definitely be getting him alone soon for a much needed heart to heart.


Hearing Casey's comment about swinging by to see April, Raph gave a nod. He was anxious to see her and hug his 'big sis' and let her know that he was okay. It seemed like a painful eternity that he had spent wondering if she was alive... it would be good to get back to what was familiar.



Moments after stepping outside the room, a little blue creature thing came rolling past, beneath Raph and delivering himself at the door. He knocked and called out Leo's name... obviously he knew him. Raph looked at Casey and gave a shrug, not knowing if it was urgent, or something they should stay behind for.....

Leo shot Casey a glare for the continuous teasing as their human friend headed out the door and then he sighed heavily.  His mind was heavy and it was hard to focus on any one thing at the moment.  He still hated Raph and Casey going out there alone when anything could happen.  Was he worrying too much?  Probably.  It still didn't change the fact that Raph needed some freedom from this stuffy room for a while.  Heck, they all did, which is why they were going out for a training run.  But first...Raph and Casey had a job to do.

With that in mind, he closed his eyes for a moment until he heard a frantic knock at the door and his name.  He didn't recognize the voice at first, but Leo was at the door in a flash and opening it.  On the other side, he recognized the little blue guy.  And he looked disturbed.  Leo stood in the doorway, appearing calm, even though if Stitch was here and not with Erica, that wasn't a good thing.  "What is it, Stitch?"  He was getting a feeling of dread by the little blue thing's presence.  "Where's Erica?"

Leo's glare just made Casey grin and snicker, not often they had something so plainly funny to tease the leading turtle about. He was glad his bud didn't argue the hours time limit, though thought he understood why, because he too, for all his hotheadedness was likewise not keen to go rushing off and leaving family just reunited with again after so long, for too long.

Though their progress just starting away from the door was interrupted, Stitch! The little alien with what looked like a sock monkey under his arm and looking alarmed, and minus the lemony scented blond he was supposed to be protecting rolled right between Raphs legs and began pounding on the door. Casey caught Raphs uncertain shrug and raised a hand to signal they wait a moment, "something is wrong - he was supposed to stay with -" he was cut off when Leo reappeared and asked what he had just been thinking and was about to tell Raph. They might be sent off to do their walk and collect April and Lilo.

The door opened and his arms waved a couple more times knocking on thin air, then blinked up at Leo and his ears drooped, bottom lip quivering, " People, heaps, with guns-" garbling momentarily in alien tongue and Hawaiian waving his arms again as he explains the sock Monkey in his hand flopping around. " Ee taken, and others! And Glenn and... Maggie!!" worried so worried for the pregnant Maggie. For the girl he was supposed to have protected. " they came in! - no one stopped em!...I could no..  Or blam blam blam!" trying to say he didn't want to risk others being shot by fighting, one or two humans with guns he might have managed before people got hurt or killed, but that many?! He gazed up at Leo now a big eyed, droopy warred floppy sock money worried little alien.

Erica refused to be 'tossed' in. Instead upon being hoisted to her feet she stumbled a little, getting her feet between her escort and sending that one tumbling to the ground, 'accidentally' scuffing dirt in it's face. It looked like an accident.

She was gender blind to them by now, and regarded them as humane as the shuffling about undead. Soon, they would maybe be among them. And leaving the creature to pick itself up she follows Michonne and Beth, deep down inside a frightened girl cowered- especially at Carl's shout. But the girl was quickly smothered as Erica reached the van. "Au revoir." the perfect french rolling off her tongue, loud, clear, almost like a song. She could no longer do nothing for those stuck here...

But for Michonne and Beth ... For Leonardo. That was a delight she had discovered, a simple seduction for release became something more powerful and connected.

She would return to her LionTurtle.

So she did not look back or flinch when the van door slammed.

Wade glided around with Death in a beautiful dance, his footwork becoming a little better each time he 'visited'. He gave her a little spin, then took her back in his arms, dipping. "I can't stay too long, Love. I've got some assholes to send your ay, and a hottie to rescue..." And he would leave out the part about Vanessa's return because.. Death knew everything.


But then the mood seemed to change when she delivered him into a throne, telling him they needed to talk about his 'late' wife...


He wanted to interject and correct but....


.....Death knew everything.


Then, the door appeared and he squinted against the offensive glow. And then... she stepped out. His beautiful Vanessa..



Eyes widening in shock, he pushed himself up and ran to her, his palms cupping her face...


"V?? No.. you're alive!! What are you doing here?!"

And Lawrence's true colors were revealed in all their sickening shades. He was a murderer. A rapist. And... he killed babies. He had been wrong to think there was an ounce of good in this monster. He had played them to get what he wanted. He was one of Negan's true followers, not one of the reluctants. He got off on the pain of others...


Glenn glared at him as he once against tugged at the restraints. "You're sick!"



Another hard tug with his arm and he tried to jerk away as Lawrence's hand came toward him, running his fingers through his hair, making it known that he did not care. "DON'T TOUCH ME!!"

Eugene felt horrible that he was powerless to do anything for Mikko. Her arm was horribly broken. it needed to have pressure applied to keep her from losing too much blood. He gave her good hand a squeeze, unable to process her question. She was the one injured, yet.. she was asking if he was okay...


"Are are?" And the answer was an obvious no, but it was all he could do at the moment.

He watched with heartbreak as Beth, Michonne, and Erica were shoved into the new vehicle. Apparently these were bad people that his group seemed to know. It was obvious by Carl and Maggie's reactions. Again, he felt powerless. He knew that he had always been pretty helpless before, but being forced to watch things that he could not control... it made him feel sick. He said nothing as Mikko talked to one of the men from the other vehicle. It sounded as if she knew him....


His tear-filled gaze finally sought Negan out, daring to make eye contact with him...


"She... she needs a doctor.." he told him, remembering that Glenn had ben taken away to be treated, because Negan didn't want anyone dying just yet. Maybe he would show Mikko the same 'courtesy'.....

Carl kept his gaze firmly on Beth, hoping the only form of contact he could give her would calm her somehow. And then it was broken when the doors slammed shut behind her. He was worried sick, but knew he had to hold it together. He needed to have a clear mind if they wee going to get out of this. It did give him comfort that both Michonne and Erica were with Beth. He knew they would protect her as best they could...


His job was here. To do everything he could to keep the rest of them alive. With Glenn and Beth both gone, he would need to keep a close eye on Maggie. He was still worried about the fall she had taken, but drawing any attention to her could possibly single her out with Negan. He just hoped the man didn't realize she was pregnant, though, her round stomach would make that hard to miss.


Mikko seemed to know one of the Termite people and was talking to him, which caused Carl to grow suspicious. How did she know them? Had she been working with them all along?! The thought infuriated him, but Eugene didn't seem too concerned about a cannibal being so close to him. He was more concerned with Mikko's arm...


So much to take in, and not having answers was difficult.



With Negan's back to them, he looked at Maggie, wishing he could take her hand. She was holding up extremely well, but she was probably crumbling inside. Both Glenn and her sister... gone.


"They're gonna be okay..." He told her, keeping his tone a quiet whisper.

The man that had went to speak to Mikko finally stood back up and walked back to his group. He stopped to look at Negan. It would be wise not to lie to us again. Mikko had obviously told the man the truth about her arm. After his threat he got in the van and the terminus group headed out of the town.

Hearing Eugene's concerns Negan let out a laugh. A doctor? that bitch needs an exorcist. she'll be fine. I already melted her god damn face off and she healed up just fine on her own. An arm should be a walk in the park. He motioned to two of his bigger men to grab Mikko and Eugene.

I want them both in the playhouse. Lets see how long miss Walker can go without losing her fucking mind in there and eating her boyfriend.

The two men grabbed Eugene and lifted him up. Mikko stood up on her own and smacked the other two away with her good arm. We can follow just fine without being manhandled!

While they were being led away Negan turned his attention to Maggie and Carl. We'll stick you two in the basement. He used his bat to snag Maggie's shirt from the bottom and lift it up, exposing her. I'll be calling on you soon though.

That's when he noticed her stomach. He gave her belly a light poke with Lucille. Got a bun in the oven? Fuck, that is going to ruin the hell out of your body. Might have to do something about this situation...

Maggie's eyes widen and she started to cus and yell at the man. But the action only brought her a hard slap across the face. Get them the fuck out of here. The boy's face is starting to make me lose my appetite.

Vanessa wrapped her arms around wade hugging him tightly. No, Wade. I haven't been alive for a very long time. It's embarrassing to say, but I didn't last too long after the out break.
I never was good at those zombie games. She pulled away from him still with her sweet smile on her face.

The woman on earth you've been with, isn't me. It's some demon named Loventrice. I think you met her, the cat woman. She wanted to break you and your girlfriend apart,
she did a good job of that. But, Mikko still holds so much love for you. She also holds something else.

Vanessa smiled a little brighter. Mikko is carrying your child. A son.

Lawrence walked away from Glenn to the door. He locked the door and went back to Glenn while taking his white coat off. I'm going to do so much more then touch you.

He put his coat up on the hanger and grabbed a large pair of scissors from the counter. He then proceeded to cut Glenn's pants off. So is this your first time? I love it when it's their first time. If you find you are having some performance issues I have some pills that can help you out with that...

Soon the girls and the termites were headed off. She looked at the two kids and gave them reassuring smiles. We're going to be alright. We've gotten out of tighter situations then this before.

The guys that were in the back with them laughed. Yeah but you had more people.
I think you are fucked now. But we thank you for your sacrifice to our community.

Michonne spat at the man who simply wiped at his face and made a comment about how Michonne was going to need extra tenderizing because she was go be a little chewy.

This situation was looking completely hopeless. Still, he tugged and jerked at the restraints, hoping against hope that one of them would give.. that he would have a chance, but unfortunately they were tightly secured and he only succeeded in cutting his wrist and ankles..


Then, Lawrence began cutting away his pants, causing the urgency to grow. He felt so helpless and exposed....



"STOP!!" He screamed, knowing it was hopeless...



"Please.. don't do this..."

Negan's threats to Maggie made Carl's blood boil. He wanted nothing more than to spring up and slam into him, but knew that would not end well. Though, his gaze conveyed just how much he wanted to murder the man. Then, Maggie was slapped and it took everything he had to keep from acting out...


One thing was for certain. Once they were in the basement, no one would touch Maggie. He wouldn't allow it.


When they were pulled up to their feet and led away, he did not protest, but he made sure he stayed close to Maggie, determined not to let anything happen to her.



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Eugene also stood without protest, and for the moment, not concerned about being locked up with Mikko. There were other things to worry about. He had heart Negan's crude remarks to both Maggie and Carl, and he worried about what the sick man planned to do with Maggie.


He hated the fact that they were being separated, but at least he would have Mikko.... if she didn't eat him....

Mikko's skin had healed over the wound on her arm, but the bones were still broken, she could feel them slightly moving every few seconds and it was quite painful. She managed to hide the discomfort and wrapped her good arm around Eugene as they were led away and to the pink house with the painted flowers.

This doesn't look too bad. She said as she rubbed his back trying to sooth him.

Negan's men just glanced at each other and then put on their face mask before unlocking the door to the house. One man pushed Mikko in and when she got a good look around, and the smell of blood hit her, her eyes grew in horror. The walls were covered in blood and skin, her bare feet stuck to the blood soaked floor. The man Daryl killed laid on the floor. She spotted the other dead bodies near the red curtain.

But she also noticed that there was many children's toys around. And more flowers drawn on the walls. Then she spotted the baby monitor. This was were Daryl had been. So...Had she been under this house maybe? It was something to remember if she was able to make another escape.

She then turned back to the door, preparing to shield Eugene from as much of this gore as she could.

The moment he had saw Vanessa step from the door, he knew she was 'gone'.. that he had been played by a demon... but he did not want to accept it. It had felt so real. But now, having her in his arms, he wondered how he had ever mistaken someone else for her...


Because she was his true love, and he wanted to believe he could still be happy.



He hugged her tightly, not wanting to accept what she was telling him. Tears streamed down his cheeks as he kissed her all over, her comment about sucking at those zombie games earning a small smile..



"We should have practiced more. I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you But, I tried to find you. I never gave up...." Until he finally did. Until he thought he could love again. and he had found Mikko.


He grew angry when she told him that the cat demon was responsible. And learning that her purpose was to break him and Mikko up brought a new level of guilt. He had allowed it. He had given into a lie...


Then, the last bit of news...


"Wow... what? No way.... " But he knew she wouldn't lie to him. And she seemed... happy for him? So, did that mean that Death wasn't going to let him take her back?!

It seemed that Gwen was excited to be bringing a little one into the world. And maybe Pete would be, too. If not for the fact that his sperm was causing issues. That her body may not be able to carry their child. Giving her hand a squeeze, he leaned in to press a kiss against her lips, then looked back at the doctor..


"Is there like.. a specialist for this kind of thing? Has anyone heard from Mr. Stark? He would know what to do! He knows a lot about a lot and if he doesn't, he knows people that may..."

Vanessa returned his kisses and wiped his tears away. yes! We should have. Maybe got one of those VR things. Uh. I would have broke so many things in the apartment though.
I know you didn't. I was watching you though I couldn't be there with you. And yes I seen everything.
Everything...Gambit has a cute butt. Don't blame yourself about what Loventrice did. You wanted to believe. I can tell you that Mikko...She's upset, and she's so desperately trying to move on.

There is another man she's becoming close to. So...might want to watch out for that if you still want her.

his reaction to the baby news earned a small laugh and Death walked back in indicating that Vanessa's time was almost up. Yes way. She doesn't know of course.

Death spoke up as she put a hand on Wade's shoulder. I am going to help you get ride of the demon and help Mikko in the process. Maybe it is not too late to put your relationship back together. She then looked at Vanessa and back at Wade. You know I can't bring her back to the living without something in return, Wade.
Just leave things as they are. It's better that way.

Giving a nod at Casey, Raphael stepped back inside with his friend to hear the little blue furball out. It seemed people were in trouble. "Maggie and Glenn?" He asked, having no idea who those people were. Not yet realizing that the little blond with nice compliments about his shell had also been taken...


And it seemed securing the fences would have to wait. If people had been taken against their will, something needed to be done! Now more than ever it was obvious that the security in this place needed an upgrade. Evidently Bruce was simply allowing and survivor in...


"Sounds like Negan's clan got in. I don't know the guy.. but he's already pissin' me off..."

While Carl was worried over Maggie, she was worried over him. As they were being led down into the dark basement and to the large cage. She spotted the makeshift rat trap Mikko had set up, and the slices of bread on the plate. Both the bread and the cat food in the trap had roaches crawling all over it.

The Saviors untied both Maggie and Carl and shoved them in the cell then locked them in. You two can eat what that walker chick left in here. They walked away without bothering to remove anything out of the cell like they were told to.

Once they were gone Maggie pulled Carl into a tight hug. You doing alright?

It didn't take them long to reach their destination. Carl noticed the trap that had obviously been rigged to capture rodents, which meant prisoners were most likely offered little to no food. The moment the restraints were removed, Carl shifted and flipped the men off, glaring at them as they locked the cell door, then left.



Now, his attention shifted to Maggie and he wrapped his arms around her, returning the hug. "Yeah, I'm okay. Are you?"

Maggie gave him a squeeze before letting him go then sitting on the small bed. I'm ok. I'm more worried about the others. Why would Negan want to care for Glenn and then send other with the Terminus group? And Eugene...How long before that girl loses it again?

They had to find a way out of there. She got back up and started tugging on the bars finally coming to the one Glenn had loosened up. With a glimmor of hope she sat down and started working on getting the bar free...

Carl was also worried about the others. Honestly, he wasn't so sure that Glenn was being taken care of in the way that Negan would have them believe. Something was up. Maybe he was getting them to let their guard down a little, expecting Glenn to be okay. Probably the next time they saw him, he would be a Walker. Of course, Carl wouldn't say any of that.



"He wants us separated. And.. looks like there's only one cell... plus whatever the 'playhouse is'. I don't know what he's planning, but Beth is going to be okay. Michonne and Erica will take care of her.." He assured her, watching as she worked at the loose bar.


"So, you're having twins?" He asked, remembering Michonne mentioning it back at the apartment. "Have you thought of any names? Do you know what they are?" He asked, trying to keep things light for now...

After removing all of Glenn's cloths Lawrence forced a few pills down Glenn's throat. It would get his body excited whether he liked it or not.

You can scream. But if you start getting too loud I'll have to gag you. Actually...I'll probably do that anyway at some point. I don't want you biting my dick off when I shove it down your throat. It's best that you try to relax. I would say go to your happy place. But I'm about to be that happy place...