It Came From 'The World'
Chapter 3—Rabbits: cute little creatures… Or are they?!
Hmm… Well I think I will continue this story despite having no clue what I am doing. Maybe it will actually be better that way.
P.S. remember to review, otherwise this story will return to the eternal abyss of scorned stories (that's a bad thing).
"What is the meaning of this?"
"Oh, you don't think it would be a good idea?"
"Why a 'give-away event' with free bunnies? What's the point of it?"
"It's a source of pride so that people can say they were there. It's really hot with the kiddies these days, you know."
"Fine. Whatever. I can't believe that you're actually on the payroll for this kind of thing."
"What was that? Did you say something?"
"Good-bye Balmung…"
Kite gazed at the notice board with drool hanging from his mouth. His eyes had a distant, glazed over sort of look. He didn't even notice Blackrose beating some innocent n00b for accidentally stepping on her toe. He didn't even ponder the why or wherefore of how Blackrose would be able to feel someone step on her toe in a game.
The notice board was all.
"Bunnies…" He gazed at the board dreamily, "Bunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnies."
You see, Kite has a thing for fluffy sorts of things. Especially when those fluffy things are soft. Furry too. Don't tell Mia. She'd never let him forget it.
"Kite!" Blackrose was apparently done picking on people, "What are drooling about, Kite?"
"Bunnnnnnnnnnnnny," Kite couldn't turn his head.
"Bunny? What on earth? Oh my gosh, NO KITE, pornographic bunny girls are NOT the answer!"
"Huh? What?" Kite finally looked around, "Oh hi, Blackrose! You got whatever you were looking for?"
"Kite, what were you doing just a second ago?!"
"Huh? Oh I was reading the Event Notice Board! There going to have an event where they give away cute little bunny pets! Cool, huh?"
"Hmm, bunny pets? Not some other kind of bunny?"
"What other kind of bunny is there?"
"...You don't want to know…"
DELTA: Portending Doom Forusalle
Kite and Blackrose warped in just as some administrator floated up above a crowd of people, his voice projecting out to all in the area.
"May I have your attention, please?"
He wasn't phased by the shouts of "Boo" or "Get off the bloody stage" In fact after one particularly weird and uncalled-for comment he actually winked and gave a bow.
"Thank you for coming to tonight's event. Prepare to be delighted and 'cuted out' by today's special prize. Because of your wonderful patronage of 'The World' and because my employer won't pay me if I don't, you will all receive a nice little bunny companion."
At these words a projection screen popped up beside the administrator. The image of a playful little rabbit sprang forth and began adopting cute postures.
"As you will see, the bunny can be stored like any item but when used it will appear and follow you wherever you go. Be sure to keep it happy and healthy and give it lots of love, just as if it were a real animal."
"I wonder how much experience killing one of those things is worth," said Blackrose, rubbing her hands together in what could only be evil anticipation. Kite was staring at the cute little bunny. Drooling again.
"In order to increase the level of interactivity with these cuddly wonders of joy, Special items will be placed throughout 'The World' that will increase its affection and health and happiness. It's up to you to keep it alive and hopping. Good luck!"
With that, the administrator descended, the projection winked out of existence, and people started shouting out with joy as they received their new bunny.
"I wonder how the grunties will feel about this," some random person next to Kite and Blackrose said.
Blackrose looked at the kid. "I doubt the grunties will feel anything," she said. It almost sounded serious.
"Buuuunnnnnnnnnnnnyyyyyyy," Kite was holding his rabbit up in his hands. Or at least, Blackrose thought it was a rabbit. It was a ball of fluff that had some sort of stubs that vaguely resembled ears. There was no sign of legs or feet or even eyes. The only thing that could actually be made out was a row of incredibly sharp teeth. The bunny proceeded to bite Kite's head. It didn't let go.
"I think it likes me!" Kite said happily. The …bunny … thing … was frothing at the mouth, "I'll name you Mepp!"
"Kite, what is that thing doing to you?!" Blackrose pointed a shaking finger up at the bunny who seemed to be making progress on gnawing Kite's hat to shreds.
"He must be trying to show his love!" Kite was grinning at the bunny. He reached up to pet it and immediately had his gloved ripped off.
"Kite, that thing is trying to EAT you!" Blackrose had drawn her sword, "Now hold still as I knock it away from you."
"Oh did you want to play with Mepp too, Blackrose?" The bunny was now ripping out tufts of Kite's hair trying to get to the skull, presumably.
Blackrose hit it with her broad sword. It didn't budge.
"Let's go find something to feed it! C'mon!" Kite dashed off looking for a treasure chest. Blackrose gave a grunt of despair and chased after him.
"Kite, you don't need to feed it, it's already eating YOU!" It was useless. Kite was lost to her. She stopped running and slumped against a convenient nearby stone. "What an idiot. What a lovable idiot that kid is."
The bunny was hungry.
The bunny wanted food, but more than that, the bunny wanted Power, Control.
"Brains…" it said to itself.
"Squeak," it said to the world.
Dun, Dun, Dunnnnnnnnnnnn…
End Chapter 3
A/N: Well here we are. The scene is set. The characters introduced. The bunnies unleashed. Now all we need is for you to review. Review. REVIEW. You know you want to.