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HNTBL 53: Push Back By TheDragonBoy -- Report

This one isn't for the vore, it's for the story. It's for the readers who follow these characters. But that also makes it one of the harder ones to read. This story sees our characters at what may be their lowest point yet. If you want the TL;DR, I could summarize it as "Jack and Fiona have a big fight in the cafeteria", and I'd understand if you want to leave it at that, you won't miss much information-wise. But if you can stomach it, I've always said that the highs feel higher when you've survived the lows. And particularly when it comes to vore, the threat of being eaten is always more impactful when you've seen others disappear down that throat for good.

With that said, here's the fallout of the previous story. I plan on releasing the next story tomorrow, which is purposefully much lighter.

This special series is being co-created by myself and  x9comega. If you want to relive some of the lighter days, remember how we got this far, or see if the next one has arrived yet, you can find it all at this link:
https://aryion.com/g4/view/569713

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MingauNight

Posted by MingauNight 2 years ago Report

Well, loose a friend is not easy, I know because I went through this. When I was 7 I had a classmate that died from cancer, I was bullied at school and he was the only one who wanted to be my friend, they bullied him too. But someday he became very sick and passed away. I beacame so sad and angry that broke everything in front of me.

TheDragonBoy

Posted by TheDragonBoy 2 years ago Report

I'm sorry to hear that. I know loss can be... *far* from easy. Hope this didn't get you down too much.

MingauNight

Posted by MingauNight 2 years ago Report

I am fine, I believe I'll see him again. I don't know abaout Jack's beliefs, but I hope he finds comfort on the possibility to see his friend again, which, as the things are going, can be sooner than he thinks.

5UP3RN0V4

Posted by 5UP3RN0V4 2 years ago Report

I feel your pain. I lost my Dad 20 years ago. It was 2 days before my birthday. Honestly, no one should celebrate their birthday like that. Fortunately, I was able to move on, and I’m sure Zach would have wanted Jack and Ozzy to do the same.

Perodian

Posted by Perodian 2 years ago Report

While I'm hoping Jack isn't getting sent home due to the society's discrimination against humans, just so he doesn't suffer more, there's a decent chance that is the case. Alternatively, he might be getting sent home for "excessive violence", for using magic to angrily damage some.

x9comega

Posted by x9comega 2 years ago Report

I’ll go ahead and say why he was sent home: It was for his own good. He just blasted a pred in front of everyone, and a group of mages came to his defense. He very nearly started a lunchroom brawl, if he stayed at school he would have been HEAVILY targeted, even more than normal, for the rest of the day. That’s why the principal stepped in and stopped things before they escalated any further. He sent Jack home partially to protect him, and partially as damage control.

5UP3RN0V4

Posted by 5UP3RN0V4 2 years ago Report

That principal surely did the right thing.

Relius

Posted by Relius 2 years ago Report

...Ok ok ok...But consider. The moment she finally understands things is the moment Jack is halfway down Arthur's throat.

Mechdragon1k

Posted by Mechdragon1k 2 years ago Report

I suspect if Arthur does that, he is going down Fiona throat.

TheDragonBoy

Posted by TheDragonBoy 2 years ago Report

I won't give any spoilers, but I can promise fairly confidently that the emotion conclusion to these troubles will be a satisfying one.

Ignoreme79

Posted by Ignoreme79 2 years ago Report

I certainly hope so. At this point if she can't see how killing someone like that is such a terrible thing to do I doubt anything less than watching one of her own friends die would change that...but maybe that would just make it worse. Your stories are so amazing. they are emotional powerhouses. Thank you again as always for sharing them. This one hit me pretty hard. bravo

TheDragonBoy

Posted by TheDragonBoy 2 years ago Report

Thanks a lot, I appreciate the compliment. We'll have to wait and see what it takes for Fiona to come around... if she comes around... ;)

Relius

Posted by Relius 2 years ago Report

This may just break Jack. Break his trust in Fiona entirely... And this, then, may be what brings on his doom.

Nomad3628

Posted by Nomad3628 2 years ago Report

Well ... we have a breaking point here. Arthur has phase one. And Jack helped him.

5UP3RN0V4

Posted by 5UP3RN0V4 2 years ago Report

That is… if Arthur even is the villain in that story.

Nomad3628

Posted by Nomad3628 2 years ago Report

The signs points that he's trying to separate the two. And his having a easy time doing it.

5UP3RN0V4

Posted by 5UP3RN0V4 2 years ago Report

One thing’s for certain.
Things will never be the same between Jack and Fiona ever again after what occurred just now.

Wolfsage

Posted by Wolfsage 2 years ago Report

That certainly seems to be the case, but he also hasn't done anything to raise suspicsion, when Fiona left Jack alone with him, he didn't attempt anything. Sure he might had refrained due to how Fiona might react, but still.

Nomad3628

Posted by Nomad3628 2 years ago Report

A marked prey is very easy to make. He's strong holding himself back for sure.

TheMysteriousSadSack

Posted by TheMysteriousSadSack 2 years ago Report

Was Arthur there while all this was going on? Cause if he was, he really is trying to seperate Fiona and Jack from eachother. Staying quiet and watching Jack self destruct is some dubious ish.

x9comega

Posted by x9comega 2 years ago Report

I mean yeah he’s there, that’s their table.

x9comega

Posted by x9comega 2 years ago Report

Really happy we got that Q&A out before doing this one XD

ShadowDM

Posted by ShadowDM 2 years ago Report

We need these chapters too. Well done.

CakePisces

Posted by CakePisces 2 years ago Report

my boi jack went absolute unit for a sec there damn, and all thanks to Zach too. pfwoo, this was a hard one, but man definitely a great chapter!

CakePisces

Posted by CakePisces 2 years ago Report

I thought of that one piece ost "After Eating - Grandline!" when those mages were on his back, feels more epic now XD

2Ron2R

Posted by 2Ron2R 2 years ago Report

It's interesting that the principal tried to protect Jack at all here. For a tyrannical mind the easy answer would have been to eat Jack.

x9comega

Posted by x9comega 2 years ago Report

Now who said the Principal was tyrannical? Sure the society as a whole leans in favor of predators, but that’s the interesting thing about a society, it’s made up of individuals~

2Ron2R

Posted by 2Ron2R 2 years ago Report

I was actually saying that he isn't. Positions of authority often attract such people however.

Bobgodofallbobs

Posted by Bobgodofallbobs 2 years ago Report

Maybe it time take different approach if there is magic I is there a dark magic you could use against them. Use dark magic may be the key to crush on hem all

x9comega

Posted by x9comega 2 years ago Report

Sorry, not gonna find something like that in these stories.

Wolfsage

Posted by Wolfsage 2 years ago Report

Ok ok now you are just spoiling us :D

5UP3RN0V4

Posted by 5UP3RN0V4 2 years ago Report

RIP, Zach. You surely be missed.

Mechdragon1k

Posted by Mechdragon1k 2 years ago Report

Part of me wonders if Fiona would develop some kind of antimage power, and keep the same power dynamic she had with Jack. It be ironic for her to be a natural mage pred.

Daduke

Posted by Daduke 2 years ago Report

Hope Jack continues his magic practice he made a few enemies. Though maybe a few friends among the advanced mages.

Thorne

Posted by Thorne 2 years ago Report

Poor Zach slowly digesting away at lunch...

I really love how you handled the emotion in this chapter, great work! I've been casually following this series for a while and with the latest twists I'm very excited to see where it goes.

TheDragonBoy

Posted by TheDragonBoy 2 years ago Report

Thanks! The biggest twists I think are yet to come. Glad to have you along for the ride.

magicboy13

Posted by magicboy13 2 years ago Report

Narrowly averted a cafeteria brawl there! LOL if Jack got halfway eaten here you'd probably have titled this "HNTBL 53: Don't Start Fights You Can't Win" XDDD

TheDragonBoy

Posted by TheDragonBoy 2 years ago Report

That is a very good future title. Don't be surprised if we end up using that one day!