Another Trial, running through the thickened fog, chasing after Survivors trying to live, their hope of being able to evade him or even get a free card because of the Killer they are against strong. Some of them take advantage of the usually reluctant Killer, abusing his kindness and putting their lives before his own. Each escaped Survivor brings him closer to another talk with the deity that he has to obey. Fools, taking advantage of his occasional disregard for the rules, for what he will get for letting them free–and he doesn’t even get a thank you–just jeers and mocking. There’s only so much a kind soul can take before they break.
Wraith despises in the aftermath of breaking, knowing of the blood he has spilled, but during it, the thoughts of regret and remorse never cross his mind. Perhaps it’s part of being Entity-touched, bloodlust rising into a fever pitch, wanting to see more of the crimson liquid flow and hear the screams of those corrupted fools. Cleanse the field of their filth and sin. The bloodhound hunts this Trial, given the gift of the Ebony Memento Mori, the Entity beckoning out the violent thoughts, the HUNTER the Wraith was brought here to be. No mercy, no hesitation for slaughtering the victims. Time is ticking down for the one that has evaded the brutal hunter, pure white eye glancing down at the second to last kill–blood pooling below, the back is exposed and the spine pulled out, discarded to the side of the corpse. The last one has avoided the sight of the bloodhound the whole match, but not enough to grant the escape of the hatch. A perfect kill if he can find the last one breathing. Tracks, brightly lit up in scratches of red scatter across the side of the broken wall, leading right into the Killer’s Shack. A poor choice since the pallet had been spent by the Saboteur trying to flee him. So close to the basement Wraith can hear those whispers below, egging him on to spill more blood. Soft footsteps patter against the wooden floor, a slow pace to make sure he doesn’t miss anything. The tracks are gone, the Survivor getting wise to stop running and hide. Yet… the breathing gives them away. Each scared breath exhaled rings out into the silence, picked up by the predator’s ears. Not hiding in a closet, huddled in a corner. Too late to flee as those ghostly eyes focus in. The little Lion, most likely hoping he would not be noticed. Slim fingers wrap tighter around the hilt of his gruesome weapon, blood slipping down the blades embedded into the skull of his former employer. Crimson red stains the bandages around his body, ready to add more to the collection. Wraith steps closer to the last Survivor, blocking any hope of escape between his body, the two walls, and a large crate Dwight has situated himself behind. The Killer kneels on one knee, staring at the poor human. Perhaps, there is a small flicker of remorse, barely seen within the desire of the hunt, the thrill of spilling the blood of sinners and filth. The free hand reaches forward, pressing against the Little Lion’s cheek. Silence, not even the growls of Wraith escaping his throat. The silence settles for a few minutes before Wraith leans forward, pressing a soft, bloody kiss onto the last Survivor’s forehead. One last action of kindness. Pulling back, leaving a streak of blood across his cheek, the blood of his fallen teammates, Wraith stands up to his full height. A last look before Azarov’s Skull breaks through skin down to the bone, bringing the poor man onto his stomach. He pulls the downed one out of the corner, turning him onto his back. Cries of pain are ignored, just the blades digging deep into the back to tear away the flesh to expose the spine. It’s a painful mori, different than the last: fingers curling around the spine, giving the same end that his boss once had. Spine removed, pulling until it rips nerves, tissue and blood vessels, removed from the body leaving the brain to die.