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As I looked around my heart began to increase from an impending sense of dread.

I looked all throughout the park and then again.

But he was nowhere.

"Dottore," I said swallowing a nervous gulp.

He looked over at me still grinning until he saw the nervous look on my face.

"What is it?" His face changed into concern.

"Scaramouche do you see him?"

I watched as Dottore examined the park. Just as I did he checked twice and then the panic set in.

His eyes went huge and he was up from his seat.

I followed after him as he made his way to Childe and Rosa.

"Wheres Scaramouche?" Dottore asked Childe.

Childe looked over at us confused.

"He's right—" Childe pointed to an area by the slide but there was no Scaramouche.

My gut feeling was getting worse now.

How didn't we notice something was off?

Dottore took in a breath.

He shoved his hands into his pocket and took out a pair of car keys. Tossing them over to me I caught them.

"Take the kids to the car and stay there." His voice was cold and finally I understood why he held such power over people.

Nodding my head I looked at the kids.

"Come on."

They didn't question their father and followed me to the car.

I had already decided I was going to help Dottore but first I needed to make sure the kids stayed safe.

When we arrived at the car I unlocked the back door and they both got inside.

I handed Rosa the keys and reached into my purse. Pulling out a pocket knife I gave it to Childe.

"I'm going to help Dottore. Stay here, lock the doors, and use this if anything happens. Do you have phones?"

Rosa shook her head.

I took my phone out of my purse and handed it to her.

"If anything happens call him."

Rosa nodded and looked at me suspiciously.

"I'll be alright."

She nodded and I closed the doors.

When I heard the click of the locks I hurried back to the park and slide where Scaramouche was last seen. Dottore was already gone.

Had Scaramouche just wandered off or had someone taken him? But if someone had we would have heard him scream. Scaramouche was very aggressive he would not have gone down without kicking and screaming.

There were a lot of questions, but I could figure out where Dottores mind was at.

He sent me back too which meant he assumed it might have been an enemy. Which also meant...

He was out for blood.

The park was surrounded by trees my best bet would be to get a vantage point.

I made my way to a tree on the outskirts of the park and began climbing. Once I was at the highest point I could get I scanned the park one last time.

Scaramouche was definitely not here.

I hopped from tree to tree until something dashed by the corner of my eye on the ground.

I didn't miss the color scheme it was definitely Dottore and he was quick.

I decided to follow him.

I continued to go from tree to tree trying to catch up with him. He was just as fast as Childe had said. Admittedly it was hard to keep up. Eventually I caught him in my sight once more.

The aura that was surrounding him was deadly.

Anyone who felt that would do best to stay the hell away from him.

It was like watching death as a living being. If somebody had Scaramouche their  death was inevitable.

We ran for a bit longer before Dottore stopped. He slowed his pace to a walk and hid behind a nearby tree.

I looked up ahead and my heart began racing even more.

Scaramouche.

He was with someone else as well. Someone was holding Scaramouche as he kicked and fought. A hand covered his mouth to keep him quiet, but you could hear his muffled screams.

I couldn't help but shiver. The intensity radiating off Dottore had gone up so high. If they didn't notice him now they'd have to be blind.

The one holding Scaramouche was a lady. A very familiar lady too.

"Shut up kid!"

Upon hearing her voice I remembered instantly who she was.

The lady who was trying to hit on Dottore earlier. But why had she taken Scaramouche? Was she angry that Dottore had rejected her?

"Excuse me but I think you've taken the wrong kid." Dottore finally revealed himself and the lady spun around.

"Oh he's your kid?!" The lady asked in genuine shock.

"Yes, so tell me where were you going."

Dottore was trying his best to remain calm but I could see the cracks. One wrong word or movement and he'd break. So I didn't move I just watched.

"I'm taking this little brat to the police station! He hurt my poor baby and should be held accountable. If you don't teach them young they'll never learn!"

Who was she to parent someone else's kids? Especially as someone who had no connection with them. She was an utter stranger. If someone had dared do that to my kids I would have wanted to kill them as well.

Scaramouche had stopped struggling now as he stared at Dottore with wide teary eyes.

I could feel my heart breaking at the sight.

"Well...—" Dottore didn't get to finish his sentence.

The loud lady had opened her mouth once more, "Well we could talk as mature adults. I mean parents should also be in-charge of their children. So instead of going to the police why don't you and I have a little talk?"

I couldn't see Dottores face but I could sense the crack in him break. The lady continued talking and flirting not noticing a thing.

"Scaramouche close your eyes." His tone was sharp.

Scaramouche did as instructed and the lady finally shut up to look at him in confusion.

For a moment time slowed down. I watched his movements carefully.

"Are you even listen—ACK—!"

Her body dropped to the floor in mere seconds. Dottore had pulled a knife from his pocket and sliced her neck clean open. Scaramouche had closed his eyes very tight and when he hit the ground he flinched.

I had finally seen the true nature of Dottore.

Blood covered the ground and a few specs had landed on him. He wiped them off and bent down.

She was still alive gasping for air trying to move. Her hands moved to her throat and when she realized what happened she tried to scream.

Nothing came out.

The cut wasn't random. Dottore had moved his knife in a way so that it would cut right through her vocal cords. She was drowning in her own blood and it wouldn't take long before she died. The blood continue to spill from her body a pool of it surrounding them. The flesh and bones of her neck were visible and as she clawed at her neck more came into view.

Dottore grabbed onto her head and tilted it to the side. More blood rushed out and she was forced to look at Dottore.

Her eyes were filled with terror. She knew she couldn't escape not now.

This would be the last mistake she had ever made.

Dottore pulled at her hair bringing her closer. More of her flesh tore in the process.

It was a miracle she was still alive.

"Is this what you wanted? To be close to me?" The red in his eyes depended as he stared and his voice was bitter.

His eyes were in such a crazed state. It was as if he were staring into her soul.

"You shouldn't have touched my kid." Dottore smashed the knife once more deep into her neck.

Her eyes burst open one last time before her body slumped. Dottore let go of her hair and her body hit the ground. Blood sprayed upwards and Dottore took a step back to avoid the splash.

Scaramouche on the other hand was quite covered.

Dottore made his way to Scaramouche picking him up off the ground and holding him in his arms.

"You can open your eyes now but do not look behind us."

Scaramouche slowly opened his eyes. He held onto Dottore for his dear life as the tears began flowing.

"Hush now it's alright." Dottore rubbed his back soothingly as Scaramouche cried.

I knew I should be heading back to the car but the scene was like a train wreck, you just couldn't look away.

They stayed hugging until Scaramouche stopped crying.

Dottore reached into his pocket shifting Scaramouche so he was holding him with one arm. He pulled out his phone and began dialling.

"Hey. Send someone to clean up a mess for me and bring me and Scaramouche a change of clothes. I'll send you my location in a moment."

He typed something out on his phone before retuning it to his ear.

"Yea we're fine. Alright see you soon." He ended the call.

He seemed to be relax a little. Closing his eyes he took in a small breath and then he did something unexpected.

His head snapped towards my direction.

I almost lost my footing barely dodging his gaze.

"Who's there."

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