- 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐘 .

5

[ NAPOLAEN & BUTCH . ]

You carefully stepped onto the docks, the lake water's splashes faded. Signaling the boat had left.

You carefully walked forward, only snow crunching underneath your feet can be heard within miles away.

You followed the snow covered path, it led you straight to your destination.

You watched your steps as you trailed up the stairs and in front of the door.

Knock knock knock.

No answer.

You raised a brow, well that's quite weird.

Shuffling noises were coming from the other side, so you took a risk and opened the door.

There stood Napolaen he was covered in all blood while holding a knife. Your eyes widened, your face paled at the sight.

The man quickly turned around, his expression softens when he sees you.

" hello?.. "

He called out, you stood inside the house.

" h-hello! I'm not l-late am I? "

You nervously replied,

" I-I'm so sorry! Please come inside. "

Napoleon led you a place to sit.

" please wait for me here! "

The man walked outside for a moment, you looked around his house. It looks very cozy,

It has a nice vibe to it.

Napolaen came back with a blue Christmas sweater and a red scarf.

" That's a really cute outfit! "

You complimented, the man blushed slightly at the compliment.

" Ah... t-thank you! "

Napolaen smiled in content at you, you smile in return.

" would you like to meet butch? "

The man offered, you tilted your head.

Butch?

" Sure. "

You nodded, the man then went ahead to knock on the door next to you.

" BUTCH! COME GREET OUR GUEST! "

Napolaen called from the door, groaning could be heard inside the room.

The door opened to reveal a man with a pumpkin head, with white hair and goggles. You thought he looked neat.

The man looked over to you, he eyed you up and down and whistled, he leaned against a doorframe.

" what's a pretty thing like you doing over here? Trying to get taken out? I can take you out on a nice date. "

You blushed, heat rushing to your face.

" T-that sounds quite nice, perhaps we could have a d-date sometime?.. "

You replied, mentally cursing yourself for stuttering. The man raised a brow, obviously not expecting the answer.

" say less, call me whenever you want. Name's Butch, Sugar."

Butch said, he handed you a folded paper while Napolaen sighed.

" don't flirt with the guest butch! "

Napolaen scolded, Butch shrugged and winked towards your direction. More heat rushing to your face.

" Anyone got any scary stories to tell? "

Napolaen asked, Butch raised a finger

" I do. "

Napolaen nodded, signaling for him to go ahead. You only listened silently.

" Once upon a time, there was a man. The man was large, larger than any whales I've ever seen. "

He said, the atmosphere of scariness settling in.

" and you wouldn't believe what the man did, he ate all the chips and snacks in the stores in Christmas, so that nobody could have food for Christmas. "

He continued you raised a brow,

Is he talking about Albert?

" and the man's name was. Mrflimflam. "

He ended the story there, you sat there confused while trying to hold your laughter. They met Albert?

" Hey! Don't bully our previous guest! That's... bullyism! "

Napolaen scolded butch again, he only shrugged it off. You chuckled.

They were one hell of a pair.

" ah, it's almost time to head to bed. "

Napolaen pointed out, Butch nodded. The men then turned towards you.

" [Name], would like you to stay and sleep over for one night if not to much to ask? "

Napolaen asked, you thought about it for a second.

" U-um, sure! Where can I sleep though? "

You agreed, Butch then went inside the bedroom. Napolaen held onto your hand and gently led you inside the room.

The man pointed at the blue bed next to butch's bed.

" here, you can sleep on the blue bed. "

Napolaen then tidied the bed, you thanked him politely and pulled the covers over your neck.

Butch can be heard softly snoring from next to you.

You looked around as you settled in to become more comfortable and slowly starts to close your eyes.

And then you fell asleep.

The Night Marchers.