The Protogen's Pet

Chapter 12 - Back to Square 1

Zircon: Now, I'll have to add more power to the windows, I think bullet proof glass'll do fine...

Later

Zircon: We're home, pumpkin!

No...you don't want to go back...

He takes you back to his apartment, and sets you down on the table.

Zircon: I'll make you something to eat, okay? 

He goes to the kitchen, and you're left there. If you try to run now, he'll easily catch up to you. So you just wait. And, he comes back.

Zircon: I made a chicken salad with fries on the side! Enjoy!~

The food is delicious, as if it's mocking you.

Zircon eats too, and you see his visor open horizontal where his mouth should be, and a big green tongue is seen in his mouth.

20 minutes later

Zircon: Follow me, Matthew. I will tell you what your punishment is.

You tremble with every step. He said he wasn't going to h-hurt you, but what if it was a lie?

Zircon: Since this is your first time misbehaving, it won't be that strong. Look at me in the visor, now.

You look at the visor, and see that his face has been replaced by a swirl of colors. You...can't stop looking at it. So mesmerizing...

Zircon: Good boy.

You keep staring at it, and-

???: LOSER!

???2: CRYBABY!

???3: FREAK!

???4: DUMBASS!

What...is this...?

???2: LOOK, HERE COMES THE FREAK SHOW!

???3: PATHETIC PIECE OF SHIT!

Stop...

???3: AW, IS ITTY BITTY MATTHEW GONNA CRY!?

Stop it...

???: NOBODY!

???4: USELESS!

Stop it!

Matthew: ACK!

With a jolt, you're kneeling on a carpet, with Zircon next to you.

Matthew: What...was...

Zircon: Oh, well that was my special ability.

Matthew: What...ability?

Zircon: You see...I can give people visions. I give visions based on a single emotion. The visions are often represented of your thoughts.

Matthew: So...what I saw...

Zircon: It felt bad, hm? Do you want me to send you back?

Matthew: N-NO! I...hated it...e-everyone was...

Zircon: I hope this teaches you that you must obey. Misbehaving will lead to more punishments, and being harsher, because I can determine the amount of emotion I want to give you.

Matthew: I...*sniff*...

Zircon: Shhh...don't worry, I'm here, I'm here.

He proceeds to give you head pats, and then cuddles with you.

Zircon: See? You don't flinch anymore whenever I touch you! I'll make sure you'e happy as long as you're with me...which is forever!~

Matthew: Z-Zircon?

Zircon: Yes?

Matthew: Can you...see the visions you give people?

Zircon: No, I cannot. 

Phew. So he didn't see it...that's a relief...

Zircon: Why do you ask?

Matthew: I was just curious, that's all...

Zircon: Well, I'll give you another fact since your so curious! I can only give the visions to the people I am close to. Not physically, but emotionally. So if my hypnosis worked on you, that means he have a strong relationship!~

Matthew: Ah...can o-other protogen use this special a-ability?

Zircon: It's a very rare trait, and so far I haven't met any other protogen who could do it.

This is creepy. You don't want to see...that again. 

Zircon: How about we finish that movie? 

Matthew: Sure...

So you both head to the living room, where the movie continues where it left off. He sits on the couch, and places you on his lap.

Zircon: Did anyone ever tell you how much of a handsome cutie you are?

Matthew: N-No...well, you did, many t-times...

Zircon: *giggle* Your so adorable when you get all flustered!

After the movie

Zircon: My break time is over, sweetheart. I'll leave you here alone again, and DON'T try to escape this time. If you do...I'll find you. I'll hunt you down until you're with me again.

Matthew: Understood-d, Zircon...

Zircon: Goodbye! 

He left, and you heard the clicking of the lock. Well, now you're stuck here. He immediately reinforced the glass, so that plan's out the window. ...Did you just...make a pun in your thoughts...? Oh well...

You look through the drawers and find a deck of cards. Might as well do SOMETHING...