I Care {Darkiplier}

(Chapter 21)

You didn't move from your spot immediately, doing a search to see if there was any more part of the frame or the photo itself. You had to hurry up though, your friend probably expecting you downstairs by now. You pan your flashlight under and around the small area, hoping you can find anything else...

Damnit...

You scowl, when you ultimately discover nothing from your brief scan of the side of the room. When you get the chance to, you need to see if anything else is here. You step out of the room, gently shutting the door behind you. You walk over to the railing to peer over it before heading downstairs, curious to how the setup of your camping spot is. From what you could see, the sleeping bags were laid out, with some of the LED candles already switched on and illuminating the space spread out around it, as well you see the faint shine of the lantern, which brightened up everything the most in a golden orange hue.

A small curve of your lips uprises, your mood lightening up a bit, it was like that fireplace. You shake it off when you go downstairs and over to one of the sleeping bags that was closer to the stairs, seeing as (BF/N) had not claimed it. You turn your flashlight off as you near the area, as there was no need for it. Your friend was putting the final touches on the middle between your sleeping quarters. There were 4 LED candles set evenly around the Ouija board. Upon noticing the board, you silently cringe a bit. You doubt anything would happen, but it was always a possibility.

Your friend notices you when they hear the sound of the sleeping bag rustling as you sit on it, taking a moment to chill before either exploring more or...dealing with the board.

"Hey! Find anything cool up there?" Your friend beams.

You pause, wondering if you should bring attention to the photo, you didn't see much harm in it...Besides they were way more invested into all this...After all, it was only a photograph, nothing groundbreaking or too important...You go for it. "Actually...Yeah. It was a photo of a guy in a robe. Maybe the owner? I dunno for sure." You continue to play dumb.

"The actor?! For real!?" Their jaw unhinges, pleasantly surprised by what you said.

"Yeah, I can show it to you, or bring it to you? Maybe? I don't want to break the frame anymore than it is though-"

"It was broken?" Your friend was slightly thrown off by that, again though, it could have been the age of it, whoever was here before hand...What if it was Dark? The question slips your mind quickly as you give a reply.

"Yeah, the frame was smashed to bits, glass everywhere really. Not to mention the torn edges of the photo itself. Not sure why it was like that."

"Huh. Well we can see it later. I was just curious, besides I think this may be more important." They wave their hand over the board laid between you both.

"Oh." You mumble, a bit hesitant. Upon noticing your discomfort, and slight pull back from the conversation, your friend responds.

"We don't have to if you don't want to! Like I said, you have a choice here. I won't force you to do anything."

There's a short silence that takes over the room. You look down at the board...The board was brand new, the letters delicately carved and inked a deep black. There are patterns and wavy lines that form the border of it, the planchet is beside it. In the corners beside the yes and no, there is a sun and moon, the sun has a face, while the moon is a crescent, but specks that are stars float by it. The planchet is made of the same wood, but in the middle is a crystal clear glass, meant for you to help see the letters, numbers, and the yes or no. You put your hand out, with intent to grab the main piece, but halt your movement, when you think over the pros and cons of this...