FC Fighters Chapter Fifty Three: The Manor-House

Chapter Fifty Three: The Manor-House.
Maxus looked to where Donnis was pointing and saw a large mansion sitting on a coastal cliff. "That must be the Manor-House" said Maxus with a feint smile. "Let's get going.." said Donnis as he took a step forward. "Hold up a sec." said Maxus crossly, "What are you doing here anyways, Donnis?" "Huh!?" jumped Donnis as Maxus folded his arms. "What are you talking.." started Donnis. "I Asked You A Question!" barked Maxus in anger, "Why Are You Here!?" "Whoa! Gheez!" jumped Donnis waving his hands franticly, "I have a fight here in a few days! No need to bite my head off!" Maxus suddenly lowered his head and seemed to shake off the rage. "S...Sorry Donnis.." he muttered, "I let my fustration get the best of me..." "If that was your fustration.." said Donnis, "I'd hate to see you pissed!" "But one thing.." said Maxus, "How do you know this Joey?" "Met him when I applied for the tournament." said Donnis, "Not much of a talker and very blunt when he does." A distant sound of thunder echoed around them. Donnis then said "Let's get to the Manor-House before the rain starts falling." Maxus and Donnis started to walk towards the Manor-House when Maxus suddenly shouted "Donnis! Hit the Deck!" Maxus and Donnis dropped to the ground as hail of knives flew over their heads. "I'm guess that's Joey?" cursed Maxus as he picked himself up. "That's him alright!" snarled Donnis as he did the same. The two darted towards the Manor-House diving out of the way of the hail of knives when they came. After the four time, Maxus said to Donnis "This is getting repeditive.." "At least it is happening sooner." replied Donnis flatly, then pointing at a nearby window added "On three we dash inside." As soon as the knives stopped flying, the two raced towards the window and dove into the Manor-House. For the first time in a while, Maxus felt dry dust around him. The two picked themselves off the creaking old floor and looked around the room. The stench of wood rot hung in the air and dust danced about them in the darkness as it fell to the ground. A flash of lightning Brightened the room for a moment as cobwebs hung in the corners. Maxus found a half burnt candle and lit it to bring some light to the room. Maxus and Donnis looked about the sitting room to find another candle. The Donnis spotted something in the next room and motioned Maxus to shead some light. The room was a study that had a fireplace with some wood inside. Maxus used the candle to light it and it burned slowly as the rain storm began outside. "We made it.." said Donnis finaly. "Yeah.." said Maxus, "Do you know what time it is?" Donnis shook his head and said "I don't know about you, but I'm tired from all that swamp boating and knife dodging." "I am as well.." said Maxus, "Let's try and keep our ears open incase some attacks us." As the two layed back, above the fireplace a ruined painting had eyes that seemed to move. Behind the wall, Joey rubbed his green furred jaw. "They still came.." he muttered as he creeped down the hidden passage, "Roxanne was right to tell me of this hedgehog... But he will be no match for me." A wicked grin crossed his face.