𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉? 𝑾𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒕?

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you looked around at the Mansion of Aiden and Bens place, a bit put off by the random empty patches of space that hey had.

Aidens parents had offered for everyone to stay at their place till they figured everything out and what the plan of action would be, which was fine with you and you had texted Lena to say you would be at Aidens place with the others if she could pick you up..

"Alright, let's move the furniture about so we're all comfy." Aidens mum said as she walked into her living room.. the room was very, White, it hurt your eyes kind of wether it was the lighting or the fact that they hadn't painted anything a darker colour, only a few patches of brown carpet and some coloured pillows..

"Aiden go get some blankets and pillows from upstairs please?"

You helped Ben move around some of the sofas as Taylor and Logan were moving the coffee table. You noticed Ashlyn and Aiden talking about a photo on the wall, but you couldnt see what the picture was.. "probably personal.." 

You thought to yourself and left it, focusing on moving an armchair from the kitchen into the living room.

"We should swim! Or play games first!" You heard Aiden call over to Ben as Ashlyn continued looking over  the pictures on the walls or the mantelpiece.

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Everyone sat round the living room as you sat down on the floor, once you got a cup of water for Miss Lena who had arrived a little late.

"Well.. i think everyone has the Gist of the situation or.. somewhat." Emma started, seeming worried.

You felt Miss Lena look down at you in shock and worry then placed a shaky hand on your shoulder.. "y/n.. you unlucky girl.." she muttered, intending for no one to hear apart from herself and you.. But you noticed Ashlyn look over at you suspiciously, hinting she may have heard it.

"This is crazy.. I haven't been this stressed since our publisher accidentally ringed an extra 10000 copies.." Aidens mom had muttered as she put the tip of her wine glass to her forehead, her husband having his face in his hands next to her.

"Agreed." -Aidens Dad.

"So the Tyler-Boy has a.. Tree? Stuck in him? And.. isn't dead?" Aidens dad asks, mentally reviewing the situation in his head. "Atleast.. not here. Is he alive in the ...other place?"

"Maybe we just have like.. Dimension clones and if One dies another is created." Aiden says as he lay down on a pillow and stared at something in his hand.

You just sighed at the idiocy and buried your head in your knees as ben sat next to you with Lily in his arms.

"Or.. if we're assuming souls are a thing then we could be separated from our physical Bodies?" Logan suggested, covering himself with a Blanket. "So we dont die from any Physical injuries there?"

"If thats the case.. then, why are those phantoms chasing us?" -Taylor

"What if the phantoms are souls who are stuck there and trying to find a 'Rift' out through another's body" You muttered sarcastically since everyone was making up theories.

Everyone turned to look at you in confusion as Ashlyn and Logan considered the theory.

"Umm-" -Logan.

"Don't take it seriously. It's unlikely." -You.

Everyone went silent again for a few moments before Mike spoke up with a Bottle in his hand. "..lets just focus on the Facts for now. We can figure out Hypotheticals later."

"If spiky hair has a really big splinter, Dad can pull it out. He makes it not hurt at all!" Lily said speaking up, you looked over to her and smiled slightly.

"He uses a knife so it's a little scary. But it's not painful!" She says as she looked up from her IPad.

"Lily, i said that you could only stay in here if you listen to music." -Bens Mom

"But i want to help! The monsters scared me, but im ready no! I'll beat them up. Coz im strong!"-Lily

"You can take her to the playroom if you want. We'll catch you up later." Aidens mom suggested as Bens mom had picked Lily up.

"Yeah.. thats probably best, thanks Jess." She said as she took Lily to the playroom, Lily struggling against her mother.

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"She was right though.." Emma started. "If Tyler is still alive and on the tree, the it'll be extremely painful for the kids to get him off.. they'll need something like a.. a sedative just in case."

You were about to to say something until, Logans Grandfather spoke up before you. "We might be able to take care of it.. I'll make a few quick calls." He said as he stood up with his wine glass.

Your eyes narrowed in suspicion of him.. "father... he owned many drugs.. and his followers used to sell them for him.. I could've easily gotten them if i used my family name. How is a gardener supposed to have access to sedatives.." you asked yourself as you looked over to Logans Grandfather then back down to Logan, who was looking at the floor..

"While he does that. We need to figure out how to get the Kids away from the centipede-ish monster." Mary said, covering for her husband and steering the conversation. 

"I- I think i might have an Idea.." Bens dad offered.

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