The Devil's reflection

Long Drives

Frank stared out the window of the vehicle as they traveled, his eyes scanning the countryside as the trees started to disappear. His stomach churned as he felt his mouth going dry. The sight of water was fast coming and Ormond was left far behind. The voices had been quiet for a while as his left hand tightened around the hooked blade. The burn on his arm was unwrapped and exposed leaving him feeling a bit uneasy. He felt movement beside him as Rin leaned against his arm, her eyes locked outside the window much like his own. His right hand was tangled around her left as she ran her thumb over his knuckles. Joey was snoring softly from his seat, his black hoodie keeping him warm, his hood hung over his face.

"Almost there." Evan stated from the driver's seat. Anna was flipping through the small book from the ski lodge while keeping an eye on the three teens in the back every little bit. Frank swallowed hard as the voices started up again but he quickly shushed them quiet. They tried to argue but after a few minutes they stopped as he refused to acknowledge them. He knew what had to be done, he knew how to do it. It was just a matter of getting to where they needed to, water they just needed running water.

It felt like a while before they came upon the small camping site as Evan maneuvered the vehicle into a spot and parked the car. Everyone sat in silence for a few more moments before Anna looked at the three as the second car pulled up behind them. Sally got out, and ran a hand through her hair as Michael stretched. Susie, and Julie were messing with the carseat as they got Philip out and waited for the others to join them.

"Ready everyone?" Evan asked as Frank nodded, before he reached over and shook Joey who startled awake. Joey groaned before rubbing at his eyes, and glancing at the others before realizing they were there. Getting out of the car the group headed towards one of the campsites that were empty. Anna took Philip from her daughter as the two adults neared the top of the site as the teens headed down towards the waters edge. Frank huffed and stepped forward pulling his hand from Rin's as Susie, Julie and Joey followed after down to the water.

Frank...

Frank, please

Please don't

Frank ignored the whispers as he raised the blade to his hand and made a small cut on his finger letting his blood run down the silver before passing it to Susie. Susie hesitated before glancing at Julie who nodded and she pricked her finger letting the blood run. Susie took a measured breath before shoving the weapon towards Julie who followed the pink haired teens example. Joey took the blade after a moment watching the three traces of blood as they dripped down the serrated blade.

Joey...

Don't do it

We can help you

We can free you

Join us

Joey...

Joey sliced the knife against his finger drawing blood easily as the voices in the air went silent. Michael and Rin hovered above the four as Joey dropped the blade between the rocks, and they heard the water splash. Frank grabbed a rock rolling it over the crevice and Joey helped him situate it in place. Once satisfied, the group headed back towards the car.  And the others? No voices echoed through their heads or through the winds and Frank could finally find peace in his own head.