Inspired by Cosmosdex

Meeting with Death

Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"Hrm."
As Rigel had his morning smoke on top of the apartment building, he faced a rather unique predicament, where a figure, much taller than him and yet wearing the face of his old neighbor...
...Decided to talk to him, as though it was just like him. Just like everybody else.
Neighbor? ???
"Hiii, Rigel!~" It speaks, with a tone so sweet. "Say, I've heard things haven't been going well for you lately! Want to talk about it with me, your dearly beloved neighbor?"
He knows that if he talks back, it could very well end in disaster. His neighbor didn't even talk that way.
Frankly, nobody really talks in such a manner. It was obviously fake. Out to kill him. Maybe eat him. Something like that.
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"I...I suppose I can spare a few minutes." He exhales, smoke rising out of his nose. The cigarette was freshly lit, and weirdly enough, smelled of lavender.
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"What is there to talk about, anyway? I'm done."
There was a long, heavy pause from the creature. Dead air that he didn't like. Why was Rigel trying to indulge in the first place?
Neighbor? ???
"How's your mother doing?"
He flinches. Something in his mind opens up. A terrible, terrible feeling. A memory to unfold.
Neighbor? ???
"I heeeeard she's been interviewing with a few...um...what was it? Newspapers! Yeeees! About what you were like as a child. I've reeeead some of theeeem...."
Neighbor? ???
"Saaay...why don't you ever respond to those calls?"
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"Too tired." His voice quivers for a split second. "She...may as well be dead to me, after everything."
Neighbor? ???
"Eeeeverything...?!"
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
A key to his mind, crammed into his brain. The color of red starts to seep in the corners. There's a lump in his throat he's trying to swallow. "Yes..."
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"Everything."
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"I should go now. Excuse me." He tries to spit out.
But his neighbor stops him from heading to the exit. If only it was that easy, to leave when the situation calls for it.
The right side of his head begins to ache with red.
His right hand is covered with the blood of an ugly truth.
Maybe he shouldn't have been so stupid, trying to find help. He shouldn't have tried to leave.
Neighbor? ???
"No, wait! Please!" It screeches. "I can help. Don't you want help, my dear friend?"
Neighbor? ???
"You want to get out of mother's grasp, riiiiiight?"
All those years were spent just leaving.
His mother, his sister, his home. His home. His home.
Everything changed so quickly. Too quick for his liking. Now, he's nothing. People see him as someone broken.
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"I...I don't..."
His body almost wants to beg, to be taken somewhere new. Somewhere he can leave, forever.
One step forward and something grabs his hand. His ear leaks and drips. A trail begins. The voice of his sister calls for his name.
Sa$#%#^%#p%$#h?!?!?!?! RED.
"Follow me, then."
RED. RED. RED. RED. RED. RED.
"Let's get out of here together."
SHHHHHRRRRRKKKKKKKKK!!!!!
.........
The alien's body gurgles, black liquid seeping out of its fake mouth as claws pierce its head. Hands struggle for life, and fall towards death. Quick as it is, it was a sorry death. One must make sure to aim correctly to take down a pest, or it'll multiply.
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"Wh...What?" His ear burns for a hot second, before the pain suddenly fades.
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"...Oh, shit. Hi."
Kiya Pest Killer
"Hey." Kiya throws the body off the ledge, too casually for his own good. "You're bleeding."
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"I think I am. Should I call for help?"
Kiya Pest Killer
"Depends. Can you hear?"
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"I-It's not painful."
Kiya Pest Killer
"Not what I asked, but taking that as a yes."
The cat and the dog look over where the body fell. It twitches madly, desperate to find life within itself. Kiya shakes his head. He was well aware of Rigel's childhood, and was updated with everything about his life.
That's why he had a bad feeling when he went out for a smoke so early. Especially since it was the fancy cigarettes they won some time back.
Kiya Pest Killer
"You really gotta be more careful, dude."
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"Yeah, I know. I'm sorry."
Kiya Pest Killer
"Don't even apologize." He hisses, quick to wipe his roommate's face with his apron. "Or even thank me. It's my job to kill these guys."
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"......"
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"So, uh...do you think it tore her face before or after she died?" He winces, just thinking about it.
Kiya Pest Killer
"Hopefully it's after. I'm gonna send a report once I make sure everything's settled."
Rigel Disgruntled Wolf
"...Okay." Rigel looks to the side. "I'm going to tell Arlo our neighbor moved out all of a sudden."
Kiya Pest Killer
"Good. And act normal. Can't have you trying to get yourself arrested again. Besides..."
"You have much bigger problems to solve."