Jason the toy maker, why me? (Complete)

Despair

The next few week that go by are pretty hectic. Having to get used to caring for a baby was hard work. From changing her diaper for a fresh one every few hours, to waking up at all hours of the night to feed her, it was all very exhausting though easy. For the most part, she seemed human. Or so I thought. One night, while I was bathing, Lillian woke up hungry. I had only just gotten into the tub so I thought she would be fine with Jason for a few until I was done.

All was going fine until I heard Jason call for me from the bedroom. "BELLA! BELLA COME QUICKLY!" Fear filled his voice more then when we thought I would die from childbirth.

Terrified, I quickly got out of the tub, wrapped a towel around me and ran to the room. To my horror and dismay my small baby's arms had turned pitch black, her nails grew long and sharp, and her hair was pure white. Jason held her hands away from her gently so she wouldn't harm herself as he looked to me with concern.

"Wh-what happened?" I ask as I trembled in fright.

Jason shook his head. "I'm not sure. But..." he looks to Lillian. "I think her anger triggered this. It is much like my true form when I am angry."

I slowly make my way to her side and carefully check her body over. "She hasn't harmed herself and the rest of her appears normal. If you hold her arms I'll feed her, see if that fixes it."

Jason nodded and helped me position Lillian to feed her. A few moments after latching onto me, Lillian began to change back to normal. Slowly she fell asleep into a calm and pleasant slumber as if nothing had happened.

I gently set her down to sleep and I go to Jason who was now standing in the bathroom looking in the mirror. I place a gentle hand on his back and rest my head against his arm. "Are you alright?"

Jason sighs heavily. "It is my fault."

I look at him through the mirror. "What do you mean?"

He turns and steps away from the mirror. "She inherited that from me. Our daughter is dangerous just like I am. It's my fault she is like this. I was hoping she wouldn't get that but she did. Now she won't be able to live a normal life as a child and-"

"Jason!" I grab his hands and turn him towards me. "It is NOT your fault. We can't pick and choose what traits a child gets from us. All we can do is learn to live with it and adjust accordingly. She will be fine, we will be fine. You can teach her to control it once she is older, until then we keep her pacified to the best of our ability and make sure she doesn't harm herself."

Jason's eyes were filled with worry and fear. He pulled me in close and gave me a hug. "You are right. Everything will be fine."

I rub his back soothingly and smile. "I'm going to finish my bath so I can finish cleaning. Go rest, you've worked hard today."

Jason pulled away and looked at me. "What of you? You haven't gotten much sleep as of late, you need to rest too."

I giggle a bit. "I will come to bed once I finish."

Jason kisses my head and goes to bed. I sigh softly and finish my bath. I look at my hand which is bare. We haven't been able to marry due to my sudden pregnancy but I do hope things will calm down soon enough for us to wed.

Once I finish with the tub I get out and dry off. I slip a silk nightgown on over top of my head and walk into the dark room where Jason and Lillian lie. Sighing softly I carefully crawl into the bed and sleep.

The next morning we were all awoken by a knock on the front door. Sitting up, Jason and I looked to each other.

I get up and throw on a house coat and grab Lillian. "I wonder who that is?"

Jason quickly gets dressed and heads out into the hall with me following behind. "Only two people know of this place. Candy pop and-"

Jason opens the door and there stood Slender Man. I don't know why but seeing him here so early in the morning put a bad feeling in my stomach. Silently Jason welcomed him inside and in he came.

"Do pardon the early intrusion," Slender man spoke softly. "But it has come to my attention that there might be something a bit different about young Lillian."

My heart skipped a beat and my voice lodged itself in my throat. This has only happened last night, how could he possibly know already? I look to Jason who, unlike me, was calm.

Jason cleared his throat. "And how would you know of something that happened only last night?"

Slender Man laughed, "My dear boy, you know as well as I do that I know just about everything that happens in this world."

"Bull shit." Jason hissed. "If that were the case then you would have known every detail of Night Terror's attack on Bella! How do you know!?"

Lillian began to cry and I rocked and hushed her softly while holding her close. I fear what Slender man might do should he get his hands on her.

Slender Man stood still and silent for a long time. "Jason, if I told you, you would hate me more then you already do." He then turned to me. "Hand me the child."

My vision went blurry for a moment as I clutched Lillian tighter to me. "N-no." I stammered. "No! You can't have my baby!" I looked to Jason for support.

Jason saw the fear in my eyes then glared at Slender Man. "Over my dead body will you EVER lay a hand on my child!" He thundered over Lillian's cries.

Her crying grew louder and so did the pounding of my heart. Her hair was beginning to turn white and on instinct I ran.

I ran down the halls turning this way and that, dodging dressers and tables, making every sharp turn I could until finally I got to the red door. I hesitated to reach for the knob. Jason said to never go in here but I had no choice, it was the only room with an overly secure door that can only lock from the inside. I swung the door open and hurried inside. I slammed the door shut locking every lock I could reach. I put my back to the door and slid to the floor, Lillian still crying in my arms.

Now her hair was fully white and her arms had changed. I rock her and hum but she refused to calm down. Finally, despite the dangers of getting hurt, I let her nurse. She cut me a few times but slowly calmed down. Slowly she returned to normal.

I closed my eyes and outside the door I could hear distant screams and sounds of struggles. I was so scared for Lillian that I didn't even think twice about Jason. I know he can hold his own against Candy pop but Slender man, he was a different story. I tried to slow my breathing and heart rate and not pay attention to the rotting corpses around me.