Author Note: As I said before I'm upset that my series ended for the season and I'll take out all my frustration on you guys D:< You will take this Double update and you are going to like it or else!! Or else....uh-huh lol Enjoy this double update of Playhouse m(_ _)m Do you want to play?
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They didn't know how long they swung on that creaky wooden bench swing. The old wood was splintering and poking them all over but they didn't even notice.

The rain lightened up but still fell from the clouds as the two continued to talk about themselves, the girls, Demons, magic, Puppeteers, all while Chrysalis still tugged on Mark's hoodie strings and their intertwined fingers were still clasped tightly together.

Jaebeom couldn't help but smile from the tree tops as Mark once again bursted out into an ugly high pitched cackle. Jinyoung sighed leaning his head on his knees while holding a stylish umbrella over his head even though Jaebeom had them incased in a magic bubble that kept them dry.

"They should really stop fooling around and get back to the alley, the killer won't come looking for them in the park"
"Oh Jinyoung lighten up. For someone who enjoys romance novels so much you're a real grouch when it's playing out in front of you."
"I am not a grouch"
"Yes you are, a jealous grouch"
"Are not"
"Are too"
"Not"
"Are"

Jinyoung wasn't a jealous grouch, he was a concerned grouch. He watched as Chrysalis had said something that made Mark bend his head down to kiss her forehead cutely and the looks they had on their faces as they looked at each other......this was a story of tragic romance if he ever saw one.

"Aren't you worried? Mad? Disgusted? We should stop this before it's too late."
"Oh it's too late. It's already been too late Jinyoung"

Chrysalis clapped like a seal as Mark told her the story of how Jackson tried to sneak into his house to prank him. While he was tip toeing to his room Rea had came out of nowhere, completely undetected and pinned him to the ground.

He cursed and yelled and thrashed about but she didn't lighten her grip until Xander tapped her shoulder and asked her politely to let him go.

"And what did she say?"
"No"
"That's so Rea"
"It really is. Xander had to knock on my door to fetch me so I could relieve her hahaha"

Mark's laughing stopped abruptly and he smiled and shook his head.

"What is it?"
"Nothing, it's just strange that my Dolls have their own special relationships with my friends."
"Are you jealous Master?"
"Yes."
"Well you're in luck, I don't have any special relationship with any of your friends~"

She gasped as Mark suddenly shifted, moving on top of her, his legs on either side of her body as he held her wrists pinned to the side of her head. The rain was rolling off his dark hair and landed on her face as his eyes flickered above her.

"Tell me....tell me you don't want a special relationship with any of them....."
"What?"
"Tell me.....TELL...ME...that I'm all you need"

She didn't know why but her breathing hitched in . He's never looked at her this way, eyes blazing, he's never sounded this way before, voice straining, and her chest ached dully.

"Please"

Her eyes widened. His voice had changed, two different tones, his usual husky voice with something...animalistic...Demonic.

"You're all I need Master"
"Do you mean that?"
"I do"
"DON'T LIE TO ME!!"

He growled angrily and she mewed as his grip on her wrists tightened uncomfortably and she squirmed underneath him.

"Stop"

It was barely a whisper, it could barely be heard above the rain, yet it hit Mark like a freight train. His eyes stopped flickering, finally settling on dark and as if he just realized what was happening he jolted upright releasing her and stood from the bench horrified.

"I'm so sorry, I don't know what....why...."

He was genuinely confused, mortified, as he took off his hood and combed his fingers through his soaked hair. His inner Demon curled into a ball, hiding it's face in it's massive arms with it's curled horns sticking out.

Chrysalis sat up and rubbed her wrists with a sad expression on her face. She didn't want to be scared but she couldn't make herself smile and tell him it was alright.

The growling had sent terrified shivers down her spine, bruises were starting to appear on her wrists and she couldn't find the right words to stop her Master from mumbling to himself.

A single rock fell from the trees landing next to Mark's foot and that seemed to snap him out of his thoughts. He sighed deeply and picked up the stone and without looking at her he insisted they started heading home before it got too dark.

Chrysalis walked by him cautiously and once her back was to him Mark turned towards the trees and threw the stone with so much force there was a cracking sound that echoed through the air as it got lodged inside of a massive sturdy tree trunk.

Mark kept his eyes on her back as they walked back to the alley. He would give anything to activate her right now and know what she was thinking. That moment back there, not just the sudden aggression but, the talking, the laughing, the at peace feeling he had, he's never experienced it before.

His fists clenched in his pockets and his arms stiffened. He wanted to hug her right now. Very badly but he didn't think it was an appropriate time. Instead he walked a little faster so he was closer to her and he frowned as her body tensed.

His eyes glowed dimly and he whimpered......wait what?

"What the hell?"

Mark froze at the street corner, his face slightly illuminated by the green man on the crossing sign and as he continued to watch Chrysalis walk away realization hit him and knocked the air right out of him. This wasn't good. Mona would have his head. His friends would have his head. Oh this was bad. How did this happen?

He shook his head and jogged after her. It was just the heat of the moment. It was just his attraction to her as his Doll, he was just deprived of his other Dolls, he didn't actually fancy her...did he?

It was just drizzling now but back in the city the rain had only made the air smell worse than it already was. Dirty colored water was rushing to the storm drains along with trash and other things.

They had arrived at the back of the Italian restaurant just in time for closing and the employee in a white button down shirt and apron tossed the scraps into the back as he usually did and closed the door.

Chrysalis could still feel the heavy tension between her and her Master. She peered over her shoulder and he was still lost in thought with his eyes glued to the ground.

While he was distracted she looked around the area for a small wooden crate and she smiled when she found it. She carried it towards a small clearing then looked around for shattered pieces of plates that the restaurant had thrown out.

Finding two suitable large shards to use as plates she placed them on the crate and gathered the scraps and picked out the garbage and placed the food in the center of her arrangement.

"Come on Master"

She called softly but still sweetly as she tried to shake the fear she had felt only moments before. He looked up at her with confused eyes.

"Dinner is served~"

She tried her best at a fake European accent and bowed like a waiter and Mark chuckled and sat crossed legs at his side of the make shift table. He pulled out his plastic utensils from breakfast this morning and gave her the fork with a smirk.

"I saved this for you. It's a bit more civilized than using our hands right?"

His voice was still tense but he relaxed as Chrysalis smiled at him and nodded appreciatively. As she reached for the fork she held onto his hand a bit longer than necessary and they shared a small quiet moment as they gazed at each other.

Remembering himself Mark coughed and shook his hand free and started stabbing at the pile on his plate with his spoon.

"I think it'll be hard to eat pasta with a spoon Master"
"Seems so, just a second"

His lips curled over his teeth and his fangs elongated, sharp and gleaming. He gnawed on the end of the spoon until it cut cleanly and he had successfully carved a suitable fork and Chrys clapped.

"See Master you don't need magic"

He smirked teasingly and stuck his tongue out making her laugh and the two dug into the array of fresh scraps. She twirled the left over spaghetti Bolognese on her fork and lifted it up over her head to admire the very long noodles.

"This reminds me of that Disney movie Mari showed me, the one about the dogs...."
"Lady and the Tramp?"
"Yeah that one, how'd you know?"
"I've watched all of Mari's movies with her, I've read with Karin and played rather poorly with Talia. I've also eaten boxes upon boxes of pizza with Faun."
"And Rea?"
"I just watch her."
"That's kinda weird Master"
"Hahaha yeah it would be but Rea is....special. She doesn't need conversation or anything she just needs to be in someone's company and she's happy."

Chrysalis popped the spaghetti into and struggled to slurp up the lengthy pasta and her cheeks burned red as Mark grabbed onto the end of the noodles in between his teeth and began to eat it with her just like in the movie.

He placed his hands on either side of the crate to push himself up and their hearts hammered in their chests as his nose brushed against hers. Feeling shy Chrysalis cut the pasta before he could reach and she giggled at the noodles hanging from her Master's mouth.

Without breaking eye contact Mark sat back in his place and wiped his mouth.

"It's going to rain again Master"
"No it's not"
"Want to bet?"
"Is that a challenge Chrysalis?"
"Maybe?"

She smiled sweetly and pointed to the sky.

"I'm telling you Master it's gonna rain"
"Okay fine if you're right then....I'll kiss you"
"And if I'm wrong?"
"I'm still going to kiss you"

He crossed his arms across his chest with a chesire cat smile on his face and Chrysalis averted her gaze shyly. Mark watched as she got up slowly from her spot and walked by him with her arms behind her back.

She was taking large steps towards the street and her voice broke the curious silence.

"It'll start down pouring in......three......"
"Oh really?"
".....two....."
"No way"
"....one....."

And on que cold raindrops started to fall heavily from the sky leaving Mark stunned. She started laughing happily and she hopped in place with puddles of water splashing at her feet. If there was anything Chrysalis knew, it was about rain. She smelt it clearly, the sky was right, and she just had this feeling.

"I told you........"

She turned around to Master but she gasped as he was already right in front of her, cupping her face in his hands and crashing his lips against hers fervently.

She wobbled back as he pushed her against the brick wall with her hands reaching out behind her. She moaned as he pressed himself flush against her, his hips pushing up into her and he took the opportunity to dart his tongue into .

Hot and passionate Mark took complete control over . He grunted subtly as his teeth latched onto her lower lip,  and pulling mercilessly. It was so soft and addicting.

The sensation made her light headed causing her to place her hands on his shoulders and as she squeezed gently Mark shuttered from her touch, in pure euphoria.

He pulled back letting her breath and he gazed at her with dark hooded eyes. Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes clouded and her lips parted and swollen. He raised his arms to box her in as if to trap her, to keep her from running,...to protect her.

She lifted her hand and caressed his cheek softly, the rain continuing it's decent but she was too heated to feel the chill. He closed his eyes and groaned as he rubbed into her touch. It was such a small gesture but it made him see stars.

He kissed her thumb as she ran it along his lower lip and as he opened his eyes they were glowing a warm blue and just the sight of it made Chrysalis feel warm all over.

He lowered his head to hers again, grabbing her lips with his but instead of passionate like it was before it was soft and gentle. He kissed her over and over again, sweet and feather like, with the same satisfaction and lazy after glow as if he just finished making love to her and she could feel him smiling.

"I bet Jaebeom and Jinyoung enjoyed that little display"
"Oh my gosh...."

Chrysalis' eyes widened in embarrassed horror as she remembered the Demons up above watching over them and she hid in Mark's chest and to her surprise his heart was racing just as fast as hers.

"Come on let's get back and out of these clothes"

The two walked side by side back to the alley with their heads down and smiles on their faces. Mark's hand brushed hers softly and he linked their pinkies together and she swallowed nervously but didn't move her hand.

In front of the alley Mark froze as he felt something cold and metal held against his head and he heard the clicking of what he knew was a gun ready to be fired.

"Give me everything you got"

The voice was low and raspy and Mark raised his hands and turned around and the dis-shelved man held the gun pressed to his forehead as Chrysalis looked on in terror.

"Sir I don't have anything"
"Like hell! Give me everything you got or I swear to god i'll blow your ing brains out pretty boy!!"
"Master......"
"Pretty go into your hole"
"SHE'S NOT GOING ANYWHERE!"

The man yelled and glared at Chrysalis to keep her in place and Mark narrowed his eyes.

"She has nothing, just let her go. Pretty go now"
"NO. SHE STAYS!"
"We we have things just let me go go go get them...."

Chrysalis stuttered and backed away slowly, her eyes not leaving the gun pointed at Mark's head and the man nodded.

"Pretty boy trying to protect the girl, you're still a piece of give me all you got!"
"Humans are really disgusting creatures"
"The you say to me!?"

Mark smirked and before the man could pull the trigger his body tensed. He brought the gun down and started emptying the cartridge of bullets and dropped it to the floor and the man's eyes were wide in horror.

"What the hell?! I can't control my body?!"

He kicked the gun into the gutter and as if rammed into by some invisible force he flew back onto his bum then jumped up and ran away screaming. Mark scoffed and rolled his eyes. Oh Jaebeom could've just made the guy shoot himself that would've been more interesting, ugh now he's going to expect some sort of thank you.

Mark turned around to tell Chrysalis it was safe but his blood ran cold as he came face to face with the tip of a massive blade pointed right in between his eyes. It felt as though time had stood still.

He didn't even hear the assailant approach and now he was trapped. The blade gleamed in the dim street lights and rain drops washed over the dried up blood on the razor sharp edge.

They couldn't be identified, their body covered in some sort of black shadow but Mark could clearly see glowing silver eyes. It's eyes narrowed and as fast as he could blink the assailant vanished into thin air as Jaebeom and Jinyoung fell to the Earth.

The three turned around to face the assailant who was still hiding in the shadows with only their blade visible and their eyes glowing.

"The er can actually teleport?! Are you ing kidding me?!"

Jinyoung growled menacingly with his eyes flashing a dangerous shade of gold. He could clearly see the glowing silver aura, the one from the murders, the one from the Ball, this was their killer.

Mark crouched, his fangs elongating and his eyes blazing and he was ready to charge forward when he heard Chrysalis gasp. The killer held their blade towards the Demons and looked over it's shoulder at the girl who had just stabbed it with a pocket knife.

With two shaking hands Chrysalis held the impaled blade in the assailant's shoulder with all the color draining from her face. The silver eyes narrowed at her and as the Demons roared to attack the Killer teleported away.

In a flash Chrysalis' seal came to life, bright, blue, and hot and she flew into the air as Jinyoung and Jaebeom came charging but just missed the teleporting being by a split second.

If she hadn't acted quickly she would've gotten trampled by them and as fast as they were going there was no way her human body would've survived the impact.

Mark leaped into the air and caught Chrysalis as she was fluttering down and held her tightly in his arms. His heart was thrashing against her back and his breathing was loud and shallow against her ear.

"Are you alright?! Are you hurt?!"

His voice was a growl laced with concern and she shook her head and lifted her hand that held the army knife covered in blood.

"I think I hurt them though"

Jinyoung and Jaebeom blurred in front of her with blazing eyes, snarling fangs and the rage radiating off the two of them was almost nuclear.

"WE MISSED OUR ING CHANCE!"

Jaebeom roared and slammed his fist into the brick building causing a crack to travel up the side like a fissure. Jinyoung took in a calming breath and when he noticed the knife in Chrys' hand his gold eyes faded back to dark and his giant magnifying glass like glasses appeared on his face.

He took a closer look at it and his mouth dropped and his face lit up.

"OH MY GOD CHRYS YOU'RE A GENIUS!"

She yelped as he wrapped his arms around her waist and picked her up to jump joyously but his boastful laughter was silenced by a deep growl and he smirked.

Mark was glaring at him with warning eyes and his fists were clenched so tightly his knuckles were turning white. Jinyoung sat Chrys back down in front of her Master and dusted her off in a comical fashion.

"Is that what I think it is?"
"Why yes, yes it is Jaebeom. That monster's blood courteous of a very brave Doll. We may have failed to apprehend them but this time we have their blood. We can run tests, figure out who it belongs to, track them and destroy them! They'll stand no chance! Holy this whole thing wasn't in vain!"

After processing Jinyoung's words Chrysalis' eyes lit up and she gasped.

"That means we can go home?"
"Yes we can all go home!"

Jinyoung held out an orb of magic in his palm and Chrysalis placed the small blade inside and it vanished.

"Good job Dear Chrysalis you made us proud"

Jaebeom finally composing himself ran his fingers through his hair and held his hand out to her and she shook it firmly. After the two Demons bided them a farewell and disappeared into their black car Mark and Chrysalis were left waiting for their ride.

He stood behind her and wrapped his arms tightly around her waist while burying his head into her shoulder so she wouldn't see the fear left on his face. Not the fear of coming close to death but the fear that Chrysalis was almost taken away from him by the same force that almost took away Rea.

"I was so worried about you"

His body tensed as she spoke. He was supposed to be the one saying that.

"It happened so fast. I saw them hold the blade to your head and....oh gosh.....my vision blurred and by the time I knew it I was stabbing them...."

Her body erupted into full on sobs and Mark held her tighter without a word. She brought her sleeves to her eyes and wiped the tears that were being mixed with the still falling rain.

"I almost lost you! I...almost lost you Master....."

Her hoarse voice cracked and Mark's stomach churned painfully and his chest ached. Their black car pulled up and before the Driver could exit Mona threw the backdoor open and flew out without an umbrella and enveloped the two in her arms.

"I'm so happy you're both safe. Oh God are you alright? Why are you crying? Are you hurt? Master are you alright?"

Chrysalis latched onto Miss Mona and cried into her shoulder and Mark looked at Mona and shook his head with his eyes glistening. He was chewing his lower lip so hard it was close to bleeding and she looked down at Chrysalis then back to her Master and gave him a small reassuring smile and a nod.
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Author Note: Dun dun dun plot twist Mark almost got killed xD I know it wasn't that big of a twist but whatevs lol To be quite honest I'm in a very Playhouse mood, I want to keep writing so I can get to my absolute favorite part of the whole story (which is soon but IT IS NOT THE END! NOT EVEN CLOSE!) but too much of a good thing can be bad so we must all wait :)♥ See you all next week for another Playhouse m( _ _)m Do you still want to play?

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