WARNINGS: yandere themes

Note: This honestly made me creeped out writing this. Hopefully it does the same for you, mwah! I was inspired randomly so enjoy such an early update! So short, sobs...



You hurried down the sidewalk to the next enclosure you were to deal with. It wasn't quite night, but the reptile house had already turned its internal lights off, leaving only the enclosures lit up. "Spooky," you muttered.

You decided to visit Idia first, as you had a few new video games for his handheld controller to use. He'd been enjoying the thing very much, his eyes always shining when you brought new games for him to try. The zoo had even installed an outlet in the back of his enclosure so he could charge his device.

Opening the door was a bit of a difficult task when you were holding a baggie of games in one hand, but you were inside before you knew it. Your boots always slid a little in the muddy ground of the enclosure and you did your best to avoid stepping in the little pond.

"Idia?" you called, "I have new games for you!"

Electric blue emerged from the greenery. Idia looked excited for a moment, before his eyes dulled a little. You followed him to the far corner of his cage, where the outlet was, and began unloading the new cartridges.

"I think you'll like this one," you said happily, "It lets you race against NPCs and-"

"You've been spending a lot of time with the others lately," he said, accusatory in full, "Those obnoxious tigers, that wolf..."

You tilted your head to the side, confused, "I'm not sure how you even know that but I spend time with everyone! It's my job, Idia, you know that."

His laugh was bitter, "Your job? Is that all I am? Just another task to check off your objectives list?"

"I care about all of you," you replied, stepping a little closer to the salamander.

His yellow eyes narrowed, tail starting to lash, "You don't get it! This isn't a casual game to me! You're the only person who matters in this wretched place! You're my player two!"

"Idia..." you didn't know what to say. His webbed fingers reached out for your arm and you unconsciously pulled away from the chilly feeling.

"I've been patient," Idia said, "I hoped you'd see it on your own..."

The lights in the exhibit flickered and you jumped at the introduction of sudden blackness for just a moment. There was a click as the enclosure door locked from the outside and you were suddenly plunged into darkness.

It was pure black everywhere, except for Idia, whose blue scales glowed in the dark. Your hands shot out, trying to find the wall or something that would help you leave the enclosure. You couldn't remember where the pond was or which direction the exit was.

"Welcome to the final level," Idia cackled, "Can you make it to the exit before I catch you? Can you even get out if you make it there?"

Your heart hammered in your chest. You turned around and plunged forward into the darkness, racing towards what you believed was where the exit was. But you had heard it lock- would your emergency keys get you out of there?

Your ankle rolled and you fell sideways into the pond. The water was cold enough to make you gasp and, when you turned around to look for the glowing blue scales, you watched as Idia slowly disappeared under the surface of the water.

Heaving yourself out of the pond, you ran with your hands spread outwards in front of you, eventually running them into the glass wall. You felt your way against the wall, knowing you'd eventually find the door.

Your fingers finally found the crack in between the door and the wall and you fumbled with your keys, trying to unlock the door. You could hear footsteps approaching you and your keys began to rattle in your trembling hands.

The lights in the reptile house turned on suddenly, lighting you up despite the darkness of the exhibit. In the reflection, you could see Idia approaching you from behind and you let out a deafening scream, trying desperately to open the door in time.

Mr. Crowley stood alone in the reptile house, clapping as though you'd put on the best show. You began to cry in frustration and fear- why wouldn't the damn door open?

Idia's hands wrapped around your waist and pulled you closer. His lips brushed against your ears, his whisper making you shiver in terror.

"Game over."