Divided (camp camp) {danvid }

Chapter 2 [its just the Beginning]

Daniel's POV ___

"I thought I left you to die in that wretched place," Daniel whispered murderously to his old friend, Jen. During their days in his previous camp, he was able to help Jen ascend. At first, she refused aggressively but she soon relented. That's what everyone did. They'll come to realize soon that there's something bigger out there. Daniel can help them reach it. And if they didn't want to, well, he could always offer them up as sacrifice for the Greater One.

Jen became a huge help to him when he planned the demise of the children in the camp. Together, they were an unstoppable force. He just didn't approve of Jen's way of persuading them. It was too messy and she spilt blood all over the place. He'd prefer to do it in a much more civilized and neat way. Putting poison in their drinks and let death claim them as his own. He'd also stab them to secure the sacrifice. Leave no one behind, or so they say. His partner... isn't quite satisfied with his method. And that irked Daniel.

"You must think me weak if you expected that much," she said, keeping up the facade with a smile, but her eyes were glaring daggers at him.

"Nooo, never! I just didn't think you'd be capable of.. resisting the horrors you've endured."

"Well, I'm sorry to burst your bubble, Daniel, but you can't overcome me that easily," Jen looked around the camp and her gaze settled on the campers, still hypnotized to do his bidding. All it took was one word. One word to end them all.

"Still doing it the easy way, huh? Daniel, you have lots to learn. The blood lust will come sooner than you think," she leered. "Stop with this childish act. I'll show you how it's really done." Jen looked at him expectantly. A minute passed by where both cultists shared a heated stare-down before the tension disappeared. How could I ever doubt Jen? Daniel chuckled. It was always nice to play her game. And with that, he approached the campers once more, uttered specific dehypnotizing phrases taught to him by the cult, and stepped back to survey his work.

He added a little oomf to it. He made sure none of the kids remembered his true intentions when he revealed them to David. Speaking of which, he looked back at the red-headed counselor. He was still talking with the co-counselor. Gwen, was it? He shook his head and chuckled. What a pathetic thing. He's gullible too. He saved that info for later.

"Well, I'm looking forward to working with you again, Danny! Cheers to our everlasting friendship," Jen clapped him on the back. She bade farewell as she headed towards the mess hall. Gwen hollered and followed after her, insisting she show her around.

"Ugh, what happened?" one of the campers groaned. The kid with the glasses. Ahh, yes, Neil.

"I feel woozy. It's like something crawled down my throat and died." The girl with green hair held a hand to her forehead. Nikki. See, Daniel's getting a hang of their names, especially the boy who dared spoil his plans. Daniel cocked his head to the side. Max was a peculiar one. He went into that chamber willingly. And to what? To prove a point? To whom? Daniel looked back at David, who was already walking towards him. Oh shit.

"Daniel! I am so sorry for Gwen's attitude. She didn't mean it! I'd never fire you," the camp counselor laughed. Wait, what? After all that? No, he can't be that stupid, can he? Daniel mused.

"It's no worries, friend! All is forgiven," he gave a nudge at their situation, but that didn't dispel the strange light in David's eyes. "Unless you'd want me to leave?" Daniel added. Immediately, David's eyes turned to shock.

"Why, I'd never ask you to leave! I just said so a second ago. Daniel, whatever feud we had a while ago, that should be put aside. All this camp needs is a helping hand and we'll get all the hands we can get!" he smiled. So much enthusiasm in this guy, Daniel thought. Maybe he can steer it towards another path. Could he persuade David to ascend just as he?

"I'm glad you think so too," he winked at him and turned back to the kids. He probably imagined the blush that formed on the brunette's face. Well, he gets flustered so easily.

"I suggest you put those cups down and throw the Kool Aid away. It's not healthy for you, you know." Daniel announced to the campers. Some were half-way through drinking it, some were looking at it curiously.

"But I'm thirsty!" The kid with the space helmet whined.

"I said, down. Now," he emphasized, grinning all the while. The kids slowly did as they were told, terrified of him. Space Kid still held the cup, looking at it with longing. Max slapped it out of his hand and he yelped. "Great! We can get you guys some water inside," he smiled. From behind him, David clapped his hands together and cooed.

"Awww, you care about their health so much! Gosh, I never thought to watch their sugar intake. I'm so careless,"

"Luckily, I'm here to help. Now come, let's prepare them late lunch and talk about the activities we can prepare for them," he walked back inside with Daniel in tow. He's going to have to find ways to take over this camp. Now with Jen in the picture, he's either going to have to work with her or against her.