Until Dawn; Epilogue: Chris and Ashley

The Hospital

~Chris
After the frustrating interviews, we all got into a van and drove to the hospital. Ash clung onto me, falling asleep quickly. She must really be traumatized, as we all are.

I looked over at Ash and watched her sleep for a minute. I saw as she clung to me like a baby would cling to its mother. I will protect her at all cost.

As I watched her, I recalled what nutty Josh said to me in the shed.

                      ~Flashback~
"Well I never imagined in my wildest dreams that you liked me-" Josh chuckled.

"Stop"  I said shaking my head.

"You know what that sound is? It's the sound of never kissing Ashley you pussy!" Josh yelled.

"Stop!" I yelled back.

"Yeah, you know? You might at well let Ashley sleep with Mike, I mean at least he's got some notches in his belt, you know? He'll treat her right!" Josh thrusted forward.

I was ready to bash his face in with the wooden plank right there and then.
~End of Flashback~

I will never let anyone take her ever again. You don't know how much I wish I could prove him wrong right now, as we always used to playfully bet. Guess who won this one Josh.

My mind was buzzing with thoughts, memories, so vivid it felt like I was reliving the experiences again and again in my mind. There was no way my mind could shut down, yet my eyes lids were drooping  out of exhaustion. I made sure Ash was secure in my arms and joined her in slumber.

It barely seemed like 5 minutes until we were awoken by Mike slowly shaking us and telling us to get up in a soft voice. After he woke me up, I got Ashley up. Once again, we walked into the hospital with our fingers intertwined.

Mike and Jessica took their own room as me and Ash did as well, not wanting to leave each others side. Within a few minutes, the doctor came in and treated me and Ash. I got an ankle brace and some pills for my sprained ankle and minor concussion. Ash got some meds for a minor concussion and stitches on her face. Thankfully, we were the lucky ones.

When we all met up again to take our final ride back home, Mike came out with his two fingers amputated and Jess had stitches everywhere and a broken nose, as well as her rib. Sam, Matt, and Emily were just as fortunate as me and Ash, coming back with a few stitches or minor concussions.

We all got back into the van and continued until our last ride home. Me and Ash, once again, assumed the same position and drifted off to sleep. We arrived home in no time.

As soon as we all stepped out of the van, dozens of reporters our parents, and friends gathered around us. We were bombarded with hugs and questions, yet me and Ash never parted hands.

"What happened to all of you last night?"

"Where is Josh Washington?"

"Are there actually monsters on Blackwell Mountain?"

And those were just a few of them. They didn't leave until the police were able to clear them. After an hour of questioning, we were finally able to get some alone time with our families.