A Walk Between The Darkness and The Light

Chapter 7: Fears

A\/N: This chapter will be in several different point of views when they go through the different trials so pay attention to the pov's. And I have a question. Who do you think she'll end up with?

LESLIE POV

"Are you sure this it?" My eyes flew from Jules to Matt then back to Jules. They both seemed to be on the verge of an explosion and all this testosterone was driving me nuts. Didn't seem to bother Luke though, he seemed to find it hilarious.  

"Yes." Jules spoke as I stared at the creepy house in front of us. I wondered how it could lead us anywhere but Jules had assured us it would. I sighed this sucked balls. This house had a serious Amititville horror vibe going on with two windows that looked like eyes. And now Jules was telling us that to get the answers we sought we had to go in there, great. Jules walked up the steps with Matt as I hesitated. The Amityville horror story had reallly freaked me out. It had been based on a true story. So to give myself a moment to shake my fears I stepped back and put my arm in Luke's. Then I leaned my head on his shoulder as the others entered the house. My eyes burned with unshed tears as I gave in to the urge and hugged him. 

"I've missed you, Luke." He hesistated a moment then clutched me tightly to him, tucking his face into my shoulder. I felt his shoulders shake and I pulled back to look at him as I narrowed my eyes.

"Your laughing at me aren't you?" Laughter escaped from him as he nodded his head. I rolled my eyes and waited for it.

"Your thinking about the Amitiville Horror Story, aren't you?" I huffed and crossed my arms over my chest as I glared at him.

"Of course I am it was a true story and how do you know that's what I was thinking?" He stopped laughing and his eyes grew serious as he lifted his hand up to touch my face then froze and dropped his hand back down.

"I've been your guardian angel your whole life, I know how you think and you really don't want to know what to know the real amitiville story." I shuddered at the way he said that and glanced up to see Jules and Matt, standing in the doorwary watching us. I held back my embarrasment and whispered to Luke one more time before walking up the steps.

"I really did miss you." I heard his reply as Matt stepped back and I walked up to grasp Jules hand. 

"I know." Silently he followed me into the house as the door slammed shut behind us. I stared expectantly at the little old man who stood deeper into the room in front of a large doorway. Over the top of the door in blood red letters was 'Shadow of Nightmares'. Subtle real subtle. Creeeper much? As the man stepped from in front of the doorway I saw it led down a long hallway. He also spoke like a cheap tour guide.  

"You enter upon the gateway to power. Your paths lead to the same place but here you must separate. In order to gain these powers you have to face your worst fears. If you look down this hallway you will see doors with your name on them. There are only two options you have once you step across the threshold of your doorway you either face your worst fears or you die." His eyes glittered with menace as he stepped forward to continue but he stopped adruptly when a woman walked up behind him. Her hair was twilight while her eyes were so blue they felt like they were piercing you. She placed her hand on his shoulder and with a toss of her head dismissed him. He glared at her then turn and stomped from the room.  

Her flowing blue dress flowed around her as she stepped closer and I swear all the guys stopped breathing as there tongues lolled out. Men amazed me sometimes. I scowled and letting go of Jules crossed my arms over my chest. She smiled and gazed at me as she stepped that last step forward and yanking my arms she grasped my hands in hers.

"Leslie, while he guards this house I guard the Shadow of Nightmares. My name is Diane and I see to it that only the right people pass through here. I know what you search for and I must tell you that all will not turn out as you hope. Then again I'm not really a prophet, am I? Go face your fears and I will make sure no one interferes." I stare at her a moment, confused by her cryptic response, the shrugged and stepped into the hallway. I placed my hand on my door but Jules hand closed over mine. He pulled me to him, kissed me then whispered,