The Forgotten Slayer-Chapter 18: Gargon

"Gargon."

Lapis looked at Clyde.

"It could be anywhere around us preparing for another attack. You look and me and I'll look at you. If an opening appears it will take it."

The two watched one another making sure to blink sparingly. They began to exit the roof but the illusion surrounding them broke.

For a second Clyde was shocked but then the memories he had lost returned to him.

"It's given up trickery probably believing that it can take on the two of us."

"Don't let your guard down anyway, continue looking everywhere."

If even half of the rumors were true about this creature then he and Lapis would not return from this fight alive. The biggest advantage they had over others was knowledge of its presence. Unfortunately, knowing what they were up against would barely make a difference.

Beyond that Clyde only had his legs to use for weapons. Assuming he could land a good hit, he would be unable to walk anyway. The biggest hope in this situation would be Lapis and Clyde didn't know how well he could handle himself in a situation like this.

Lapis also realized the greatest weight of the fight would be place on him, which was probably why he looked more dark and somber than usual.

The sound of mass scraping against the ground was heard behind Lapis causing him to turn around.

It was a basic trick meant to target fear. It wasn't Lapis's fault though as a normal person would fall victim in the same circumstance.

Clyde realized what was happening and turned around himself opposite of Lapis.

It seemed that the gargon realized who the weak link was as well because it was targeting Clyde first.

"On me!"

Dozens of hands stretched out of the mass of flesh grabbing Clyde at astonishing speed.

'Damn!'

Clyde began to struggle but the flesh attached itself to his own body as it reeled him in. It wasn't as if they were glued together but more like they were becoming one.

In a desperate attempt Clyde shot what energy he did have in his body outward. The gargon absorbed it completly causing nothing to happen to it.

Lapis called out to Clyde with a clear voice.

"Do not be afraid."

Clyde became panicked as every sense in his body disappeared. There was no concept of time or self. Just nothing and what remained of his thoughts. If it was not for Lapis's warning then he might have gotten out of hand.

'Is this his ability?'

A few seconds passed and Clyde's senses returned completely. To Clyde an indeterminate amount of time went by almost driving him mad.

With his senses returned the first thing he noticed was that he wasn't attached anymore. The gargon was still in front of him but it looked just as confused.

Taking this opportunity Clyde jumped back to Lapis.

"What did you do?"

"I erased the senses between you and the gargon. It's not intelligent so it couldn't control itself."

Looking back the gargon seemed confused.

"I see why Avelyn is interested."

"That's not gonna help us again."

'So it must take a lot out of him to do that.'

The gargon began to realize itself and the situation once more.

"I have a plan."

Lapis smiled.

"Do you have a weapon that can pierce it?"

"This dagger is the only weapon on me."

"That will do. Sink it into the blob and I'll take care of the rest."

Taking a step back Clyde left Lapis alone in front of the beast.

The dagger lapis took out was not ordinary. The hilt was dark blue with an insignia Clyde had not seen before. It was a lizard with three lines crossed through its body. The blade itself was dark and emitted a deep sense of danger.

It was beautiful.

That made what Clyde was going to do that much more difficult. Of course dying was not a better option.

The gargon was already launching its follow up. This time it condensed its body down to the ground nearly flattening out. It jumped into the air toward lapis and then stretched completely in an attempt to cover Lapis's body.

Lapis didn't hesitate and bolted toward where the gargon had jumped from. As the body came down Lapis barely got out of the way. It was so close he actually jumped out of the crashing onto the ground.

Clyde was already out of the way awaiting an opening.

At this point the monstrosity had assumed its original form towering over everything. It didn't need to turn around to see Lapis because of the many eyes located throughout its body.

Since it still saw its target, the next attack was sudden.

Several parts of its body became pointy and curved outward towards the ground Lapis was on.

Clyde had already circled around to assist Lapis and he successfully helped him out of the way causing a look from Lapis.

"Thanks."

Clyde didn't say anything and was already out of the way continuing to keep his eyes on the gargon.

Before long Lapis was facing the monster on his own once again. This time he needed to strike. However the gargon suprised him first.

The gargon stretched out a part of its body a few feet out and then released an electrical charge that was identical to what Clyde could pull off in the direction of Lapis.

Seeing this Clyde tried to jump in front of the blast but he was late.

'Of course this bastard can copy.'

Lapis was struck by the bolt of friction and energy making him spasm and fall to his knees.

Clyde grinned.

'This was perfect. It copied my ability and suffered the same fate.'

A large dark spot was located to where the bolt discharged out of its body. Before the gargon could follow up onto Lapis, Clyde was already on the scene.

Of course by now the gargon had gotten used to Clyde's interference and was prepared for his arrival. Part of its body formed into a rectangle and slapped Clyde onto the ground.

As it began to approach and absorbed Clyde, he noticed Lapis was up again.

"Throw me your dagger!"

No questions asked, lapis complied.

The dagger flew through the air and hit the ground sliding into Clyde's black hand.

The blob was very close to Clyde now but so was the dark spot. Taking advantage of this Clyde stabbed the spot with the dagger causing himself to grit his teeth. It hurt the gargon as well making it move off of him a short distance.

Bringing his knees to his chest, Clyde allocated his energy to his right leg and kicked the hilt of the dagger with all of his might. The moment the dagger began to sink deeper Clyde shot out lightning from his body and down through his foot into the knife. The amount of friction cause an explosion and made the dagger fracture acting as shrapnel.

The gargon exploded into pieces in all directions.

The handle was all that remained of the dagger and it fell to the floor. Clyde looked over at Lapis and their eyes met. A silent message was conveyed between their contact.

Is it over?

The scene was frightening. Over a hundred little pieces of the monster was spread all over the roof.

All of the sudden the pieces disappeared.

Despair filled Clyde's head. How much time passed just now. His memory was blurry and he didn't know if he and Lapis had dealt with the gargon.

"Lapis, are you okay?"

"Yeah but you look a little worse."

Clyde noticed the pain in his leg.

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'Well I must have struck it.'

Lapis walked over and picked up the handle of the dagger and put it in his pocket.

"This must have been useful at one point. Either way I think we won. The illusion isn't being upheld seeing that the carnage is still in our sight. However we can't see it any longer and we have a gap in our memories."

At that moment Clyde and Lapis looked at each other and said the same thing.

"It fled."