Don't Ghost Me

Chapter 15 - Ghost-napped

Reggie made his way to the music studio, anticipating that Cait would already be awake. As he turned around, his focus shifted to something that had caught his eye. As he turned around, his eyes were drawn to a figure wearing a top hat and long coat, standing behind the fence that led into the back of the house. The pounding of his heart reverberated through his chest, a deafening reminder of his fear, as the figure stood there, its eyes gleaming with an otherworldly glow. Its face contorted into a wicked grin before dissolving into a sinister laughter. He blinked repeatedly, his eyes adjusting to the sudden change in surroundings, before he finally regained his composure and cautiously took a step back, spinning around. At the sight of Cait, Reggie's body jolted with surprise, his eyes meeting hers as she stood frozen, mouth wide open and a distant look in her eyes.

"Did you see him too?" Reggie asked Cait after a long silence fell between them. Nodding slowly, her mouth remained open and her body shook uncontrollably.

"That's the figure I've seen in my dreams. And he's been in the studio before," Cait said, her voice filled with unease, her complexion turning ashen.

With Reggie's arm around her, she felt a sense of security as he guided her to a nearby bench, anticipating her need to sit before her legs gave way. With a gentle touch, he massaged her back in a circular motion, easing her tension. "He was in the studio already? I wonder if he's the wizard spirit..."

Cait buried her face in her hands, releasing a trembling sigh as she brushed away the tears on her cheeks. The idea of encountering this ghost again made her hairs stand on end. A sense of foreboding washed over her, as if the universe held its breath in anticipation of something monumental. The circumstances they were dealing with were completely out of their hands. Reggie couldn't help but wonder why he revealed himself to Cait and then to him, causing confusion. What plans did this spirit have in mind and what would be its next move?

"I think we should inform the others about this," Cait suggested, rising from her seat and making her way towards the music studio. "I have a terrible feeling about this."

As Reggie entered the studio behind Cait, he couldn't help but notice her restless pacing and the way she nervously nibbled on her nails. It was evident that the wizard spirit had a scheme in mind, and Reggie was somehow involved. The question of what and why weighed heavily on his thoughts, demanding an answer. He thought about Cait's dream and the dark fog she told him about. As Cait spoke, he attentively absorbed the details of her dreams and empathized with her unease about deciphering the spirit's intentions.

The room was instantly filled with an unsettling darkness as a powerful gust of wind swept through. Cait and Reggie locked eyes, their confusion mingling with a sense of unease as the door rocked back and forth. As the wind swept through the music studio, it emitted a haunting, moaning sound. Cait moved closer to Reggie, her heart pounding and fear evident on her face as they watched a black fog manifest in the doorway.

Red eyes and a sinister grin emerged from the fog, making her feel as if her dreams had come to life. Cait's heart raced as it stood there, its unwavering stare sending chills down her spine. Hoping to protect her, Reggie stepped forward and positioned himself in front of her. Through the dense black fog, they could discern the looming figure of a man.

"You need to leave us alone," Reggie said, his voice trembling with fear.

The man's grin widened, and the pocket watch in his hand swung back and forth, catching the light. He checked it, feeling the weight of it in his hand, before letting it swing back and forth. "It's time, Reginald Peters..."

Their eyes met, and Reggie and Cait exchanged a subtle, wordless communication. "Time for what, exactly?" he asked, stepping back and gesturing for Cait to follow suit.

With each passing moment, the man's smile grew as the black fog thickened, trapping them with no escape. "It's time for you to come with me and meet my boss."

As the fog grew thicker, Cait's grip tightened on Reggie's arm, her heart filled with fear as the mist crept ever closer. Reggie held onto her for support as the eerie fog glided past, leaving a lingering chill on his pant leg. Out of nowhere, he felt a strong grip take hold of him, causing him to lose his balance and tumble to the ground. With a scream of terror, Cait clung desperately to his hand.

As she turned, the shadow man materialized beside her, emitting a low, guttural growl. He raised his cane menacingly, gripping Cait's hand tightly, forcing her to release Reggie. As Reggie was pulled away from her, her heart sank with a heavy feeling.

The shadow man moved closer to Cait, his presence causing a chill to run down her spine as she felt his icy breath against her ear. "Your move, Caitronia Solace," he growled, his voice echoing through the dissipating fog as he vanished along with Reggie.

Cait's legs gave out, causing her to tumble to the ground in a heap. The tears flowed uncontrollably down her face as she stared at her hands, the echo of the shadow man's words lingering in her thoughts. Abruptly, Alex and Luke appeared in front of her, their excited voices breaking the stillness.

"Cait, what happened?" Kneeling down in front of her, Luke asked softly, his eyes immediately catching the fear reflected on her face.

She blinked, trying to clear her vision, until her eyes finally settled on Luke. "A shadow man came and took Reggie," she cried, her body trembling. "Reggie has been taken, Luke," she said with a tremor in her voice.

Luke and Alex exchanged glances, the weight of the situation evident in their somber expressions, as they watched Cait sob on the floor. Taking her in his arms, Alex knelt down on the other side of her, providing a comforting presence.

"We'll get him back," Alex said, his voice filled with determination as he absentmindedly rubbed her arm for comfort. "You can trust me on that."

To be continued...