+ ((( Rainbow in the Dark ))) +

Back to the Source (Part 3/3)

As it stepped around the scientist and into the room, Blue realized that it was Cyan, who was also in her Predator Form. She stalked up until she stood right next to Yellow and Green, preventing both him or Purple from escaping.

Blue swore under his breath as he realized that he and Purple were outnumbered 2 to 4 now. They didn't stand a chance.

Then finally, cutting through the tense silence, Red spoke, his voice low and quiet.

"If it isn't my...favorite Rainbow Friend." He said, his face remained still, however, not showing a hint of emotion.

Blue growled deep in his chest, tensing his muscles. He could see Purple also growing tense beside him, looking at his face worriedly.

"You and I both know that you don't care for any of us!" Blue yelled in anger, watching Red closely, knowing that he was completely at the scientist's mercy right now.

Red was silent at first, but Blue could see his expression darken a bit. "You know Blue...it's not too late to join me."

"You don't have to fight against your friends...if you only do as I say." Red voiced, taking a slow step forward, his hands clasped behind his back.

Blue tried to take a step back, until he realized that both he and Purple were still cornered against a wall.

He shook his head violently, "I would never! Not after what you did!"

"If you won't join me...then perhaps I can convince you otherwise." Red spoke coldly. Narrowing his eyes slightly.

Red finally pulled his hands out from behind his back, holding something small and glowing in between his fingers.

Blue instinctively put a hand in front of Purple, trying to shield him from whatever it was as Purple whimpered beside him.

Red held it up in front of his face, inspecting it carefully.

"After my...dear friend Orange got himself hurt while roaming around with his new...friend, I couldn't just stand by and let it happen again." Red said quietly, his voice sinister.

"So I had an idea. This here..." Red held it up a bit higher, so it caught in the light.

It looked like a small dart. The liquid inside was visible, as it glowed a bright red. Blue couldn't help but widen his one eye in fear.

"Is the same thing I gave you on the night you killed everyone." Red finished, to which Blue could no longer see straight.

"You...you fucking drugged us into killing the children?!" Blue cried, unable to believe his own ears. When Red simply nodded, a crazed expression on his face, Blue fell silent.

Purple tried to back away, but Cyan growled at Purple, making him stay put.

Red played with the small dart in his fingers, and Blue felt a rush of fear as he wondered what this meant. Was he going to be forced to find Orange?

But then Red spoke again.

"I've modified the chemical this time. After I gave you the first dose, it gave you the ability to access a more dangerous and...bloodthirsty form." He chuckled darkly, and then continued.

"But I developed this one just for you and your friend Orange. It should make your form much more...permanent." Red said, now glaring up at Blue with pure anger and determination.

"Unfortunately...I only had enough ingredients to make two doses." He muttered, eyeing Purple from the side. "It seems that Purple here will have to wait for his turn."