Skybound [ MCSM Lukas x Reader ]

Chapter 12. Strange Programs

"Uh... I don't know what to tell you, but we're DEFINITELY from here." Jesse confidently spoke, which I had to admit was impressive given the situation.

But it didn't work. " PAMA knows this to be untrue. PAMA sees all. A decision has been made. PAMA has questions. " They spoke, starting to grab Petra first. She responded with a reasonable punch to the face, but the person, or 'PAMA' I guess was unaffected by it. " You will come to PAMA. "

"No way are you even considering this, Jesse! Since when do we take orders from... whatever-the-heck these things are? " Petra pointed out in a hushed volume so the corresponding group wouldn't hear.

Ivor on the other hand had a different view. " Why not go? We certainly won't get to the bottom of this if we stick around here"

Jesse had come to a conclusion, which I was happy to agree with. "We aren't going anywhere with you. " 

Looking at the group, and noticing how they only seemed more displeased at all of this, Lukas nervously took a step back. " Uhh... do you think it's a good idea to keep resisting them? I don't think they like that. " he pointed out rather concerned. He had a point, but frankly, I didn't let myself stand down when I had a sword pointed in my face, this was no different... right? 

" Alright gang, let's try not to hurt anybody- too badly... " Jesse mentioned for a small pep talk before everyone was each individually given some person to fight against.  

Maybe I didn't think this through. Sure, I knew how to fight decently enough, and I was definitely better at it than I was before this whole dimension journey began, but I wasn't exactly the strongest. Admittedly I was pretty weak. But what I lacked in actual strength I made up for in determination, and that is what counted right? 

Looking at the red-eyed citizen, they reached out to grab me but I pushed against them, trying to use whatever strength and willpower I had within me to push them back. Unfortunately, they were able to grab one of my wrists, causing me to squirm with their harsh grip only tightening as I tried doing all the tricks in the book. Kneeing them in the stomach, trying to pry their hand opens with my other hand, kicking their shin, no reaction. Well, not the reaction I was hoping for. It was like they knew exactly where the pressure points on my wrist were, and somehow were able to press them while gradually crushing my wrist, causing a wonderful amount of pain I detested. After struggling for at least a solid minute, unfortunately, I found myself knocked out by a blunt punch tight to the temple, causing everything to turn back, as my consciousness faded momentarily.

The next thing I knew, I stirred back awake, finding myself in a compromising situation. Some... I wasn't sure what to call them, were seeming to surround us which allowed no escape. My head was still pounding from the previous blunt trauma it experienced, causing almost everything I heard to be turned up to max volume. Not to mention the throbbing pain on my wrist from that one guy... why is the world trying to destroy my bones? That's a pretty sick game it's playing.

Covering my ears, I groggily looked up at the sky, knowing that everything wasn't just a dream. In fact, if it was a dream, it wouldn't sting so much. Feeling a gentle hand on my shoulder, I looked to the side and saw a face that made the stinging feel less bad. Slowly sitting up with Lukas keeping a hand on me to keep me steady, I slowly uncovered my ears once the volume seemed to gradually turn down.

" [ Y/N ]? How are you feeling? "

Letting out a slight groan, I rubbed the side of my head that got hit. " Sore... probably bruised. But thanks for asking. " I spoke, a little quiet while somewhat trying to get my ears to work better. It gradually faded into the regular volume I was used to hearing, which was nice, but I didn't like what I heard.