Chapter 1
"Guys?" Andy sputtered, stepping into the pitch black barn. "This isn't funny! Just give me my keys!" He said, taking another careful step. "They're just in there" Margret piped up, shoving him lightly into the barn. "Hey tha-" He begun but the door slammed shut behind him. "No!" He cried, banging on it. I didn't budge. They locked me in.... He thought. Some friends I've got.... He had only gone a few feet when Two pairs of eyes shone from the darkness. One emerald green and the other sky blue. There was a sound and the Blue pair was shoved aside. Andy felt around desperately and grasped onto a lantern. When he turned back, the eyes were gone. Andy looked around, only seeing muddy footprints. I should follow them. Maybe they can help... He thought, blinking tears from his eyes before beginning on the trail. Soon he found himself in a maze. After what felt like hours of walking, he stopped, leaning against the wall. "Well my my, you sound mighty tired." A gentle voice said. "H-hello?" Andy managed to gasp, trying to slow his rapid heartbeat. "Come with me." The voice said, a gloved hand reaching out and pulling him into the shadows. "Hey!" He yelped, dropping his lantern in surprise. "Relax, you won't need it." The voice said. It was female. "Melody?" He guessed, but that only learned a chuckle. "You wish..." She muttered, just loud enough for him to hear. "Wait who even are you?" Andy asked, trying to get her to let go. "That doesn't matter!" She said and then there was noise like her slapping herself. "Gosh. I'm starting to sound like him." She growled. "WHO?" Andy yelled, finally shoving her off. The same sky blue eyes shone from the darkness. "Someone you won't meet if you're lucky." The voice said, Grabbing his hand again. She handed him another lantern and she came into sight. her head was a large sapphire gem. Her eyes looked at him, clearly making sure he wasn't hurt. She wore a small purple, white and blue gown, with tiny jewels and pearls embedded into it. She looked him in the eyes. "Im going to tell you now, whatever you're here for, turn back now. It's not worth your life." She said, taking his other hand. "There's a back door somewhere, if we can avoid peter the-" She said but was cut of. "Jess? Is that our new friend?" A voice giggled. it sounded like a boy. A figure in green overalls with a pumpkin head stepped into view. Jess stepped back. "no Peter! Hes just here for something he lost." She snarled, pushing Andy behind her. "Well im sure he's got time for a game..." Peter laughed, Snatching Andy from Behind Jess. "You want to play right?" Peter said. and for some reason, Andy blushed. He had to admit that Peter was handsome. He had Green eyes that looked like all they wanted was a friend. A smile that somehow drew Andy to him. Jess sighed. "Whelp. I tried." She said, turning away. "WAIT! Don't go! Don't leave me alone with him!" Andy cried, pulling out of Peter's grip. Peter made a hurt sound but Andy didn't pay attention. "Please don't go!" He sobbed. "I don't know what you meant, but I can't be here alone!" He cried. "You won't be alone. you'll have Peter." Jess said, looking back in pity. "Please..." He begged, grabbing her hand. "You are pathetic. you know that right?" She sighed. I am aren't I.... Andy thought. "Fine." She growled, turning and walking back towards Peter. "Don't expect me to save you though." She added. "From what?" Andy practically shrieked, jogging up beside her. "When Peter says 'game' he means mentally and physically exhausting life or death chase." She said casually. "WHAT?" Andy screamed, stopping abruptly. "I-" He started, but suddenly felt the world begin to spin. Jess didn't stop, but Peter ran over. "New friend? Are you okay?" He asked, helping Andy balance. "I.....Don't think so...." Andy breathed, darkness closing in. "Jess! Somethings wrong!" Peter called, forcing Andy to sit. Andy Lost control of himself and leaned onto Peter. The last few moments were only a blur before the dark consumed him.
3 hours later:
"Andy?" Something said, breaking through the suffocating dark. "Andy! I think he's making up!" A different voice yelped. "Felix? Melody?" Andy groaned, opening his eyes. Was that just a dream? He thought, confused. "You're awake!" Felix said, Hugging Andy. "We're so sorry!" Claus apologized from somewhere near Melody. "W-why did you lock me in the barn?" Andy said quietly, Attempting feebly to push Felix off. "It was just a prank! We didn't think you get hurt!" Claus said. "I got hurt?" Andy sputtered, Looking at himself. His shirt was gone and was replaced by a lot of bandages. "yeah...." Felix admitted. "We found you like that outside the barn." He added. "We drew the line of prank and cruelty when Margret locked the doors..." Melody growled. "To get a little revenge for you, We made her go in there for an hour herself." Claus chuckled. That made Andy panic. "WHAT?!?!?" He shrieked, making Felix jump. "Whats wrong man?" Felix asked. Andy stood up shakily. "We can't leave her in there! Jess won't help her!" He said. "Who's Jess?" Melody asked, tilting her Moon-shaped head. "Someone who tried to help me when you guys wouldn't!" Andy Yelled, and then covered his mouth in surprise. All three of them made an ashamed face. "I forgive you... Its just....We can't leave Margret!" he said. He wasn't going to mention Peter or his tempting eyes and smile. Felix nodded. "Okay. lets go." He said, Helping Andy up. "I can walk on my own." Andy stated. "Uh, Man... You might wanna get a shirt on." Felix giggled, looking at Andy. Andy blushed. "S-sorry..." He said, Taking the shirt Claus handed him. It was an old worn orange t-shirt. "Sorry... Your shirt was covered in mud." Claus said, Looking away. "Its fine." Andy said, Rushing out the door. "Wait!" Melody called, handing him a green backpack. "There's a flashlight and some other stuff we'll need." She said, stepping out with him. "You guys are coming?" He asked, turning around. "No way man, that barn is scary! I heard some weird noises when I was fishing the other night!" Felix said. Claus just looked away. "Whatever." Melody said, Taking Andy's hand. "Wait, Melody! Its not friendly in there!" He exclaimed, looking at her. "Why?" She asked in confusion. "The maze is really big and I only got out cause someone helped me, and she might not again!" He explained, trying to push her back into the house. "Nope!" She stated, dragging him to the barn. Andy became panicked, remembering the dark maze and the horrible feeling of being there. "Hey! Breath Andy!" Melody soothed, Rubbing his back for a moment. Had he been holding his breath? He had. Andy let the breath out slowly. "S-sorry..." He muttered, Grabbing the flashlight and leading her through the barn and into the maze. Melody whimpered. "Its fine. the worst we'll see is Jess and Peter." He said, tightening the grip he didn't know he had on her hand. "WHY DID YOU COME BACK!" Jess's voice roared, no sense of gentleness at all. Andy flinched. "S-sorry but Margret got stuck and we have to get her out!" He explained, Trying to find her in the dark. "You mean that snobby little Mole that came through here?" Jess scoffed, stepping out with her arms crossed. She looked angry. "That's her!" Melody piped up, Smiling at Andy. Jess stared at her. "I know you...." She whispered but her voice was even more angry. "YOU *****" She screamed, Reaching from somewhere in the shadow and pulling out and axe. Jess smiled insanely. All the color bled out of her eyes, leaving only black nothingness. "There's something broken inside Thomas..." She whispered, Swinging the axe at Melody. "Who's Thomas?" Andy screamed, Jumping back. "Something dark, something twisted." Jess continued, Black beginning to leak from her empty eyes. She blinked and dropped the axe. "Im sorry..." She whispered, her eyes becoming blue again. "I-its okay." Andy said, Backing away slowly. "I told you...." She sobbed, falling to her knees. "I tried so hard to keep them out...its not safe!" She cried. Andy helped her up. "Where's Peter?" He asked softly, smiling at her. "H-he....I don't know." Jess admitted, Hugging Andy. "I'm over here." Peter stated, stepping out of the shadows. Andy smiled at him. "Hi Peter!" Andy said, waving welcomingly. "Did you lose your keys again?" Peter guessed, Leaning on one of the maze wall casualty. "No.... Im looking for My friend. She.... Wandered in." Andy lied, Looking away. "Is your friend a snobby mole?" Peter growled, Looking at Andy angrily. "Y-yeah...." Andy stuttered, stepping back. Peter looked away. "I don't know where she went..." he whispered, looking down. "Is something wrong?" Melody asked, looking at Peter curiously. "She-" Peter started but then stopped. Jess looked at Andy. "I wasn't going to help her after she punched me." She stated, pulling away from Andy. "She punched you?" Andy said, feeling embarrassed and ashamed of Margret. Peter still hadn't said anything. Jess twitched. 'You have to go!" She shrieked, shadows wrapping around her. "You're mine...." her voice but not her voice said, her eyes once again turning black and lifeless. Peter Quickly sprinted over and Threw Andy out of the way. Shadow erupted from everywhere at once, the roof, the floor, the walls, and every space in between. they wrapped around Andy, attempting to drag him away. Peter grabbed the axe and swung. Andy was sure he was aiming for him but instead of pain, he heard a demonic screech as the shadows let go. "Are...you...okay?" Peter panted, hefting the axe over his shoulder. "Y-yeah..." Andy said, thank Peter under his breath. Peter smiled. "I-" He started but the shadows had recovered. They shot out at Andy, Aiming for his head. Peter stepped out in front of Andy. He thought the shadows would wrap around Peter, but the slashed at him without mercy. Blood leaked from the newly teard wound. Peter screamed and toppled over. Andy screamed. "PETER!"
