Springlocked: The Nightmare Continues

Eyes in the Shadows

Drake's P.O.V

My hands shake as we pull into the driveway of the attraction. We find three more cars parked in front of the attraction. Without another word, I hop out oft he car, not even bothering to wait for Mike, and make my way to the front door where the manager is talking with Shawn and Michelle. The two of them look pissed.

"Hey guys." I wave to them. The two of them glance at me before the manager turns to me.

"Ah, there you two are." He says, his tone laced with frustration. "I've been waiting."

"So why'd you call us all here? I thought the building was on lockdown?" I ask bluntly, trying to mask my annoyance. The manager looks at me with a somewhat cold and suspicious expression.

"Earlier today when the police came to investigate the...incident that happened earlier this week, they found that one of the tablets was missing. Specifically the one connected to all the security cameras."

"Wait, what?" I ask, trying my best to sound surprised. "How?"

"I'm just as clueless as you." The manager says. "But thankfully, I have two security guards to look through the footage and find the culprit."

"I'm sorry, us?" My eyes widen, my heart suddenly beating faster in my chest. The manager crosses his arms.

"The cops are about as competent as a fucking legless dog playing fetch." He sighs. "The useless bastards weren't able to find anything about the attempted killer even before the security got tampered with."

I look at Mike, then back at Shawn and Michelle. The manager continues.

"It's a quick job." He shrugs. "After those two finish installing the new tablet, the two of you can look through the footage and find the person responsible for tampering with the security system. Simple as that."

"And what about the supposed killer just waltzin' around in here?" Shawn asks skeptically.

"There should be something in the security office to defend yourselves if it comes to that." The manager says.

I look past the manager at the front door into the main area of the attraction. The bloodstain is still there on the floor. It sends a chill up my spine, making me wanna gag. I stomach the growing anxiety in my gut and let out a sharp breath before looking the manager in the eye.

"Okay."

"What!?" The other three shout in unison.

"Great!" The manager smiles, shaking my hand before handing me the keys and making his way to his car. "You'll find the new tablet in the office. Report to me if you find anything."

And with that, he drives off.

"Drake, you bastard! Do you have a fucking death wish or something!?" Michelle screams.

"You remember what happened the last time one of us was in here, right!?" Shawn adds.

"Listen. I know it sounds crazy-"

"Fuckin' braindead is more like it!" Shawn growls, cutting me off.

"Yeah! I can't go in there knowing I could get my throat slit at any moment!" Michelle holds her head. "Why would you agree to this bullshit-"

"Because I know who attacked Raiden!"

The twins both turn their heads around to face me, their eyes wide and jaws dropped. Mike also stares at me with a shocked expression, though, I'd imagine it's not for the same reason as Shawn and Michelle.