"What are we supposed to do? Norman is getting shipped out and she took the rope! Not to mention, Emma can't move." Don says as his mind and mouth start to race. He's sitting on the ground next to the well gathered with you, Ray, and Gilda behind the house.
"Emma's leg will heal in no time. And the rope can be replaced! The escape can happen, it has to. But Norman's our focus for now" Ray responds aggressively. He doesn't seem to be taking the news of Norman being shipped well but then again, who is?
"But of all of us, why is Norman getting shipped?" Gilda asked softly. She's standing next to Don but facing towards you and Ray.
"Mom said the situation changed, what she meant was the next shipment. She was talking about Norman." Ray answers as he sits on the well's platform next to you and puts his hands in his pockets.
"She even got rid of Sister Krone" Gilda says as her voice shakes.
"She was acting like everything was normal this morning, right? She was smiling and doing chores like usual, but now she's gone" You say as tears start to brim your eyes. Ray suddenly stands to his feet and kicks a metal bucket laying on the ground, sending it a few feet away from you.
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"Ray, what about Norman?" Don asks as the four of you walk through the hall in the house.
"He's going to escape! No matter what!" Ray says before turning around to face everyone, "Y/n. Don. Gilda, let's go". You look at Don and Gilda and then back at Ray and nod in agreement. The tall brunette boy and the green haired girl start to walk the other way and you go to follow them but Ray grabs your wrist. You turn around and look at him in his dark green eyes. He tilts his head to the right, signaling for you to follow him. You nod and follow him through the hall and into the infirmary.
"Ray, Y/n" Emma says, greeting you two.
"We're getting Norman out, no matter what" Ray says with determination. Emma nods and you hear the door creak open.
"I'm back!" Norman says with a soft smile, a glass of water in his hand, "Ray, Y/n".
"Come sit Norman" You say as you point at the stool next to Emma's bed.
"What's this about?" Norman asks nervously.
"Tomorrow afternoon, you'll escape by yourself" Ray says from your left.
"We won't let you die, not on our watch" Emma states from her seated position in her bed. Normans facial expression changes from surprised to sincere.
"Sorry but, I cant" Norman says sheepishly.
"You can!" The three of you yell in unison, making his eyes widen and his mouth form a nervous smile.
"But to be more accurate, you'll just pretend to do it" Ray says. Norman hums in confusion, "You'll disable your tracking device and pretend to escape, then hide in the area until Emma's leg is healed".
"And on the day of the escape, you'll run away with us" You add.
"Yeah but even if it's fake, once I go security will get tighter" Norman suggests.
"Not a problem. Based on the house's caretaking policies, security won't increase much" The ravenette boy says.
"Caretaking policies?" Norman asks.
"One, to allow us to grow freely and comfortably, two, strict confidentiality. The first is for developing our brains..." Ray explains.
"So then point to means..." Norman starts.
"The demons stay out of sight. If we fear them, our brains won't grow as planned" You continue.
"So security wise, they would only increase the number of guards or caretakers, and those things we can deal with. I know it!" Ray explains.
"Even so, if they end up making the wall taller than it is now, how do you plan on climbing over it?" Norman asks.
"You can make a ladder while you're hiding out in the forest" Ray responds.
"What if they change the tracking device to a more complex one?" Norman asks.
"If they implant new ones, we'll know where they are so we'll take them out!" Ray says aggressively, "Don't you get it? You don't have to die. I'll supply your food and keep you hidden no matter what! Tighter security should be no problem! And I still haven't used my trump card to outwit Mom, so live!".
"Please Norman! Pretend to run away and-" You plead but get cut off.
"I cant." Norman says calmly, "I'm sorry, but it won't work. If I run you, Ray, or Emma might get shipped out in my place. To have one of you get killed instead of me? I couldn't bear it. They can have my life. I'll destroy what Mom has plotted and make sure the escape plan succeeds!" Norman says. In your left ear you can hear Ray's breath getting shakier.
"But thank you, really. You should come up with a new plan, one that you can execute when I'm gone" Norman continues. Tears stream down your face and burn into your cheeks, but you stay silent.
"You idiot. Six years, that's how long I planned all this!" Ray says in anger.
"Sorry" Norman remains calm and gives him a soft smile.
"Damn it!" Ray responds before there's a moment of silence as everyone things of what to do next.
"Well, Ray and Y/n could break their legs too!" Emma says proudly. Everyone turns to her in confusion and surprise, "Smart right! You just break a few bones".
"Emma..." Ray mumbles under his breath, "What are you-".
"I think since my legs hurt so badly, it's unlikely I'll be shipped out in Norman's place! Remember what we heard at the gate, were high grade merchandise, and special too. We have to be in perfect form. If someone were to take his place, it would be Ray since his 16th birthday is coming up. But if Ray was hurt like me, he wouldn't be shipped out right away! Then we make Y/n hurt too, and nobody will be shipped!" Emma suggests with a smile. Ray starts hysterically laughing and you look at him with a hopeful smile.
"Good thinking Emma! Let's do it" Ray says.
"Count me in too!" You add.
"Yeah?" Emma says with hope in her eyes.
"What about my arm instead?" Ray asks.
"Alright, arm it is!" Emma responds.
"And we can do my ankle, I've already broken it before so it's weaker than all my other joints" You suggest.
"Good idea!" Emma says with a smile.
"Wait a second guys, there's no proof you won't be shipped out if you get hurt" Norman says with a worried tone.
"Then we'll catch a cold!" Emma suggests.
"The demons won't eat us if we're sick, huh?" Ray adds.
"So Ray will break his arm, Y/n will break her ankle, and you'll both get sick. You sure you guys are okay with all this?" Emma asks.
"Yeah" Ray responds.
"We can make string telephones so we can discuss plans through them too!" Emma adds in excitement.
"Sure! That way Mom won't hear us!" You respond.
"You guys" Norman whines.
"If that doesn't work than I'll think of another plan, I'll do anything!" Emma responds to Norman's comment.
"But, why? You're all crazy" Norman asks.
"Well it's much better than letting you die, Norman. Remember what you said once? 'We'll all flee from here together'! So if you're not part of this, I won't accept it!" Emma says before taking Norman's hand, "Let's live together, okay Norman?". Emma's eyes start to brim with water and tears stain Norman's cheeks.
"Yeah" Norman says, burying his face in his hands as everyone hugs him.
We're all going to survive. Together.
a/n: ngl writing this chapter made me want to cry lol. ALSO IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS WILL CONTAIN BOTH MANGA AND ANIME SPOILERS!!
also please lmk if you want future chapters to follow the manga or the anime because both have the same general concept but with different arcs and characters and stuff :)
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