Jampiric [Cookie Run]

Chapter 4- "Starved To Death"

Time flew by and Friday thirtieth had finally arrived.

Strawberry Cookie and Strawberry Crepe Cookie walked Down the empty roads as the hour was 10:28 PM. They passed the empty establishments that were all closed for the night, and the wind was as cold as ever.

Both cookies finally made it to the edge of the kingdom by the woods, spotting Pumpkin Pie Cookie holding a lit lantern, and a cardboard box. She happily greeted them.

"Hello again! Did you bring what I requested?" She gently swayed the lamp in hand.

"Yep, we got the candles, chalk, salt— it's all in her backpack!" they patted Strawberry Cookies back.

"Excellent, thank you! And Strawberry Cookie... what do you bring?" She glanced back at her partner with the slightest concern.

"Uh... rope..." she had a long line of rope in hand, she pressed her thumbs on the folded strands and gripped them tightly.

"She insists on bringing it in case she goes crazy" Strawberry Crepe Cookie explained.

"B-but it's true! I couldn't help it when I hurt that cake hound— what if I do the same to you!? and I'm already getting hungry— I haven't eaten since yesterday!"

"Have you not found a substitute?" Pumpkin Pie Cookie asked.

"N-No..." her voice wobbled.

"Strawberry Cookie, your Fine!" Strawberry Crepe Cookie tries to calm her down "you won't go crazy!"

"But what if I do?! What if I attack you! What if—"

Pumpkin Pie Cookie placed the box and lantern in the grass, "Strawberry Cookie" she held her hands on hers "I need you to breathe for me"

Strawberry Cookie blinked, it only took a second for her to calm herself enough to make her breathing even again.

"Now, I know this is scary for you... but we're here to help you get through this, we promise not to leave your side for the rest of the night. And when we are finished... you can join me at my place for as long as you want!" She excitedly announced, then an idea struck her "Oh! And the three of us could have a big sleepover that lasts up until Halloween! And when we get back I'll prepare any dessert you want, as a treat!"

Strawberry Crepe Cookie jumped between them  "Even if we didn't get to finish yesterday's maintenance— I still owe you that game, so I can bring the entertainment!" They laughed before their smile slowly softened "and if it makes you feel any better I'll consider the ropes..."

"Yeah... y-yes" she swallowed to clear the right feeling in her throat once again "thank you" she weakly whispered.

"It's alright dear" Pumpkin pie Cookie let go of her hand, picking up her items once again  "now let's look for a good spot to prepare. It must be under the moonlight with enough room so we might be a while before we settle to do the ritual"

Without any further questions the three cookies gathered their things and entered the dark forest.

entering the woods at this time is dangerous due to predators and monsters, but Pumpkin Pie Cookie marched forward with no fear in sight. This cookie never seemed like the type to be afraid of anything, Strawberry Cookie always admired her for how calm she was, especially during Halloween which was always a scary time for her. She was determined to help get rid of this curse as well, making sure the spot was just perfect for it.

But Strawberry Cookie wondered what she brought in that box, she heard scratching coming from it and soft noises. Despite this, she didn't think to ask about it.