Hellhounds and Titan Cobras

You came to, strapped to a chair in front of three screens. "Fufufu, finally awake?" You look over at Donquixote Doflamingo as he grins at you. "I never thought I'd catch you off Earth, what a treat... So which of my game shows would you like to be in? I have Gladiator Wars, Watch Out for Lazers, or Escape the Planet?" He inquires.

"Escape the Planet." You answer. He grins and nods as the third screen opens. You look over just as he injects you with something and you're knocked out again.

"Weird... Shouldn't she have come back by now?" Nami looks out at the morning sky.

"Perhaps she's still with Law?" Robin suggests.

"I don't know... Something doesn't feel right." Vivi murmurs. "Maybe we could go check?" They all share a look before before heading out and to Law's place. Nami rings the door bell and moments later Law opens the door with a yawn, blinking at the women confused.

"Can I help you?" He asks peering around them for you.

"___'s not here... Is she?" Nami pales. Law seems to wake up more at that, becoming more confused.

"What do you mean? Why should she be-"

"Law-san." His droid interrupts.

"Not now 48." He says glancing back at the droid.

"But sir, Ms. ___ is on the t.v." The droid informs them. They all look over at that.

"What?" Law questions as they rush over to television, eyes widening at the person being shown on the screen.

"This is ___, for two years she's been salvaging the remains of earth, and today she will be joining Baby5 and X Drake as they get closer to one of the planet's exit points! Let's just hope they find her before the Hell hound does!" Doffy chimes. Law takes a step back before swiftly going into his room and getting dressed. He comes out as his girlfriend walks into the house, raising an eyebrow at the girls.

"Um... What's going on here? You best not be cheating on-"

"I'm breaking up with you." Law says without missing a beat before looking at the three girls. "I'll get her back." He says before walking out.

You pull at the restraints, looking around the room warily. You could hear shuffling in the hall, and sit up, trying to look at the door behind you. Silently cursing yourself for never watching any of Donquixote's damn game shows. A voice catches your ear and you try to crane your neck more. "Hello?" You call. There's a pause and running sounds, getting closer fast. X Drake and a raven haired woman you could only guess was Baby5 appear.

"___!" Drake says in surprise as Baby5 hits the button on the back of the chair. You jump to your feet, rubbing your wrists.

"So... I've never watched these Gameshows... What's going on exactly?" You ask. They share a look.

"Basically get out of hell or be lost in it forever." Drake places a hand on your shoulder.

"Sounds familiar. Let's get going." You offer a smile. Baby5 nods and leads the way out into a metallic corridor. You can't help but to peer around curiously, you spot something behind you and feel the blood leave your face. "Uh.... What's with the monster dog behind us?" You whisper. The color drains from their faces at that.

"Run." They both hiss and you all dash down the corridor as the giant monster dog gives chase snarling loudly. You glance back and urge your legs to move faster.

"Right up ahead!" Baby5 gasps. All three of you slide into the turn running down the hall. You and Baby5 skid to a stop at a steep slope but Drake slides down it.

"Drake!" You gasp as he manages to cling to the side.

"We have to keep going!" Baby5 tells you as the Hell hound sounds. It dives straight for Drake but you grab it's tail, slinging it to the side and over the edge.

"Hold on Drake, I'm coming." You tell him, taking off your boots and socks.

"That's a bad idea ___! More will come!" Baby5 warns.

"I'm not leaving my friend behind, now come on. He needs us." You retort, carefully easing your way down to Drake. You reach him, trying to ignore the abyss below him as you grab his wrist, pulling him up carefully. He gets a boot up and offers you a wary smile. You carefully take off his gloves so his hands can grip the slide. He climbs up a bit and nearly slips when his boot slides a bit.

"We got you." Baby5 says as you both stop him. You move your leg behind him to keep him in place.

"Alright, we're going to have to take off your boots, so put some of your weight on my leg." You murmur carefully leaning over and removing his boot. You toss it up to the floor before nodding to Baby5 to do the same. She tosses up the other one and you all carefully up the slide. Baby5 suddenly slips but you both catch her wrists. She blinks in clear surprise at both of you. You and Drake offer a smile.

"We got you." Drake says as she adjusts her footing. She gives a smile and you all climb up onto the floor, you and Drake putting your boots back on. "Thank you, I thought for sure I would get lift behind."

"Why would you get left behind?" You frown confused. They share a look.

"That's kind of part of the show. If anyone trips up they get left behind." Baby5 tells you.

"I see... Well don't expect me to follow those bullshit rules." You tell them straightening up. They blink at you and Drake smiles.

"Obviously, let's carry on." He looks to Baby5 and she nods leading the way swiftly. "So, how was Earth?" He asks you.

"It was... Quiet." You slip your hands into your pockets and pause feeling the coin.

"I can't imagine living in solitude on purpose... Can you at least see the stars still?" He questions.

"Not really... But I do miss them." You admit.

"Why did you go back to Earth anyway? You know you're like legend among the stars. The last person on earth." Baby5 speaks up, peering back at you.

"I... I guess I just miss when my friends were all together, and now they're all over the universe.." I look down at the coin jumping slightly when a camera droid floats by, lense reflecting you.

"They do that a lot." Drake tells you.

"But mostly when they're about to release something." Baby5 says. You and Drake share a look before looking back as wall opens up.

"Titan cobras!" Drake says pulling you both into a run as the large white and green stripped cobra looking snakes give chase. "They're highly aggressive and their venom affects humans like pure acid." He tells you as you all speed up.

"There's a bridge!" Baby5 points ahead to the left. You spot it and glance back as the cobras got close enough for you to see their purplish eyes. You pale running faster. The other two do the same. You skid jumping onto the bridge with Drake. Baby5 crashes into the railing, going over it. You instinctively catch her arm.

"The cobras!" She gasps to you. You glance over kicking one in the head when it tries to strike at you.

"I told you already didn't I?" You growl to her, pulling her up. Something burns your thigh and you look over as a cobras fangs graze your clothes but Drake swiftly grabs it and throws it into the abyss swiftly pulling up you and Baby5 down the bridge. You wince slightly, looking back as the cobras strike at your heels. Drake swiftly pulls you to his side speeding up.

"There's a door there Baby5." He alerts as you all reach a corridor. She runs ahead and reaches the button for the door.

"Hurry!" She gasps. You and Drake speed up at that, skidding past her as the door behind you slams shut, decapitating one of the cobras. Drake pulls you away from it and you fall over as you become aware of the burning on your thigh. You hiss shaking slightly, reaching for the hole but Drake stops you.

"There's still acid on it." He tells you pulling out a knife and slashing off the pant leg swiftly, tossing it away and looking at the shallow wound. "It's still eating at you, I'm going to have to cut the infected flesh... I'm sorry." He gives you sympathetic frown.

"Do it... Before it gets worse." You nod and look away as he nods in response, cutting out the flesh. You wince and grit your teeth Baby5 tears up, ripping off some of her dress and kneeling down to cover up the wound as Drake carves it out, tossing it away you relax as your leg is wrapped up.

"Thanks..." You cough sitting up.

"Thank you... You didn't have to risk yourself like that." Baby5 sniffs hugging your neck.

"It's no problem." You glance down at the makeshift bandage.

"We're sure to reach the safe room soon, we'll be able to patch you up properly then." Drake tells you.

"Alright, we should keep moving." You breathe getting up with their help. With that you all carry on down the corridor. The corridor opens up to a large spacious room and Baby5 curses.

"What is this place? Drake inquires in alarm.

"We found a boss room." Baby5 answers as the door behind you slams shut. You all look back.

"Please tell me we get weapons..." You whisper looking around cautiously.

"In the crates!" Baby5 gasps breaking away to one. Drake carefully you to one, letting you go to open it and pull out a plasma gun.

"You stay here, we'll handle it." He assures. Something coming down from the ceiling behind him catches your eye and you pale.

"D-Drake..." You manage. He pauses and slowly looks behind him.

"I hate this place..."

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