Demonic Heroes

Ch 8: Leaving Hearts

Mao Mao and Badgerclops laying on the couch when the alarm went off, startling the two.
“What do you think it’ll be?” Adorabat quickly flew into the living room.
“Probably Oam. He did say he’d be back.” Mao Mao sighed, leaving the house.
“Maybe it’ll just be a jelly monster or something.” Badgerclops tried to lighten the mood,
but to no avail.
“Maybe, but I-” Mao Mao fell silent, looking over at the town to see fire and people
running to escape.
“Definitely Oam. We better hurry.” Mao Mao ran towards the commotion. Stopping at the
gates, Mao Mao, Badgerclops and Adorabat watched as shapeshifters ran through alleyways.
“Why hello Mao Mao~” (omg, why isn’t that on the keyboard? I JUST FOUND IT!) Oam
now had white fur, blue gloves, and a blue cape. Oam stepped closer to Mao Mao, leading to
him drawing his sword. Oam chuckled, a sickening grin on his face. “Oh come on Mao Mao, no
need for violence.” Oam quickly launched his hand at the sword, snatching it from Mao Mao’s
grip.
“Okay fine. How do we get you to stop?”
“Very simple, all you have to do is,” Oam laughed, sending chills down Mao Mao’s spine.
“Kill yourself.”
“... No. Not ever.” Badgerclops got in front of Mao Mao, making sure Oam wouldn’t be
able to hurt him.
“Oh, why not? Save the town, save your friends… free the king~”
“What have you done?!” Oam laughed loudly, Mao Mao ready to run to the palace.
“All I did was start a small fire. I have some shapeshifters making sure he stays in the
palace. There’s only one way to save him.” Mao Mao fell to his knees, silent.
“I… okay.”
“What was that?”
“I said okay! Just… please free him.” Mao Mao walked up to Oam.
“Mao Mao, don’t do it! He-”
“Don’t worry,” Mao Mao smiled, a tear running down his face. “We’ll meet again.” Then
Mao Mao left with Oam, accepting his fate.

(330 words)