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They were almost out, they could see the cave opening in front of them. Wemmbu, Jaden, Cod, Egg, and Yungy all running for the exit.
The spider felt sweat cold drip down his face, his chest heaved with every step . He sprinted , hand clutched around his sword. His eyes darting behind constantly to check for any followers. But nothing. It felt wrong, surely the king would have sent someone.
"Come on!" Wemmbu yelled from the front, pulling Cod up and out of the caves mouth. Jaden following shortly after by using a wind burst.
Yungy was just about to help Egg up when something…or someone pushed him back down. He yelped in surprised, hitting the stone ground hard with a grunt.
Egg turned back eye wide "Yungy!" He dropped down, ignoring Wemmbu's protests.
The spider coughed, arms aching. He could feel his elbow start to bleed where it had caught him on the stone. He blinked a poor attempt to see through the dust that was kicked up from his fall. "What the fuck-"
"Behind you!"
Yungy bolted up, jumping back and out of the way of a sword. It clashed against the ground, leaving a deep scar in the rock. "Yungy, Yungy, Yungy." A deep voice echoed out from the dark. "Why do you run? Don't tell me you are just abandoning the kingdom."
The spider froze, dread pooling in the pit of his stomach "King Arachnid." He met the kings eyes, a look of terror clear on his face. "What..What brings you here my King?"
The king hissed, "Are you seriously going to choose some traitors over the kingdom you helped me create." It was less of a question more of a statement. The king knew that if he hadn't intervened Yungy would have run right out of that cave. And well. He couldn't have that happening.
"Yungy.." Egg whispered his name, his eye trained on Yungy.
"Look at you, what happened to my most loyal guard." The king spit.
Yungy frowned, his eyebrows furrowed "Your the one who threw me to the side for Wemmbu of all people!" He stepped forward, pulling his sword out of his inventory, the blood from his elbow seeping down onto the blade. "I tried so hard to prove myself and you never once showed me any gratitude for it!"
"It was just part of the plan, I had to test how loyal you actually were. I guess you have shown how much a failure you are. Like always."
"W-no-no Arachnid I wasn't-." He stopped. He knew he would leave. He knew he would leave and never come back. But his king saying it made his chest burn life hot coals.
King Arachnid grinned, he knew he was right. His eyes traveled past Yungy and they landed right on the angel behind him. A scowl evident on his face
"Now" He stepped forward. "Are you going to fix this problem or not?" His mandibles clicked irritatably. Eye's narrowed as he pointed at Egg. "It's the kingdom. Or this waste of time angel."
Egg stepped back, wings and hands shaking. He trusted Yungy…right? He wouldn't hurt him. But he couldn't help but draw his bow. He couldn't help but step away, his heart threatening to beat out of his chest.
"Please…don't make me do this." Yungy looked down, his knuckles white as they gripped the handle of his sword, his terrified regret filled eyes staring back up at him. "Don't make me do this." He whispered, teeth clenched together as he met the Kings eyes.
"Come back to the kingdom, you'll reign as my second in command again." He offered, and offer that sounded so great. To have his title back, to have his power back…but Egg-
"Yungy."
The spider turned around, red eyes meeting a single blue one.
Egg's voice was soft, a look of pain flashing in his eyes "Come with us. Please." He held his bow in his hands, the sight made Yungy want to cry. Never had Egg ever held a weapon at him down here in the caves. But here he was now. Bow drawn like Yungy would attack him.
"I can't just leave-" he choked, tears prickling at the corners of his eyes.
"But you can, Yungy please come with us." His wings shook as he walked towards the spider, his bow lowering to his side. "Come with me." He held out a hand, praying that Yungy would take it.
Yungy felt trapped, stuck in between someone he loved and his King.
On one hand, he could be powerful again, he could be feared and respected. Finally taking the spot he rightfully owned that Wemmbu has taken from him.
Or, go with Egg. Be free to do what he wanted. Go where he wanted and just live his life with Egg and the others.
He reached out with a trembling hand and took Egg's, his hold tight as if he let go Egg would disappear.
"Traitor" King Arachnid snapped. He stepped closer sword raised. "You dare to defy the orders of your King?!"
"You are no King of mine you selfish asshole." Yungy pulled Egg behind him, his sword held tight. "If you don't let us leave I'll kill you. And you know I will win."
The king sputtered, "Very well." He lowered his sword, his many eyes staring. A shiver ran down Yungy's spine but he stood tall. "If you step even one foot back down here I will send the guards."
Egg pulled Yungy away, the two helping one another out of the cave.
Yungy didn't look back, no matter how much he wanted to. He stopped his legs from running back into the safety of the cave once the light hit him and he could smell the breeze.
He stood in the grass, a distance in his eyes. "I'll never be able to go back."
The angels stood next to him, staring up at the sky. "Thats why we go forward."
Yungy sat with that. Small tears rolling down his face, he sniffled, using his arm to wipe them away. "Yeah, I guess you're right."
"Exactly, that's why you love me." He leaned over, brushing his shoulder against the spiders.
Yungy laughed, "Don't let this get to your head."
"Oh it already ha-"
"OH MY VOID BELOW EGG WHY THE FUCK DID YOU THINK THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA???"
Yungy winced as he heard the purple demons voice boom behind them.
Oh he was so dead.