Until Dawn - Your Story

Decision - You Speak Calmly With Mike

Decision - You Speak Calmly With Mike

"Hey, come on. Keep calm and take a deep breath", you put a hand on Mike's shoulder. With narrowed eyes he stares at you for a second. To calm him down you put your hand on his shoulder. For a brief moment you can see the fight in his eyes, but his anger wins. A bit harsh he shrugs your hand off and takes a step closer to Josh.

"Mike, please! I know you are mad at him, but we have other problems. We have to work together to survive until dawn", you try your luck to knock some sense into his head. Just for safety you step between Mike and Josh. Chris exchanges a glance with Mike and Sam. Your friends don't really know what to believe in this moment. "Why do you defend this ... psycho?! The real problem and danger stands behind you!", Mike exclaims and points at Josh.

A sigh escapes your mouth, while your brain works like a machine. "Maybe we should listen to (Y/N). She never lied to us", Chris breaks the uncomfortable silence between all of you. Suddenly there is a little light at the end of the darkness. "I don't care! Jessica is dead and it's Josh's fault!", Mike glares at his "friend". "I didn't hurt her I swear!", Josh defends himself. That's just a god damn chaos right now.

A bit stubborn you try to make eye contact with Mike. "Please, it's not his fault. None of you would believe me if I tell you what I know. There is something in the forest", you wouldn't give up to keep them safe even if they think you are crazy like Josh. "Are you on drugs or something? He is the psycho!", apparently Mike won't understand you.

Sam takes a step closer to you and Mike. "I trust (Y/N). Tell us what you know", she gives you her best smile to support you. "Alright... I know it's hard to understand and progress, but there are monsters in the woods. I saw them with my own eyes. The creatures are dangerous, because they are super fast and have sharp claws", you start to explain.

Mike shakes his head disapproving. "What are you talking about? Do you really think we believe you that monsters are hunting us?! Just crazy!" You won't admit it, but his words hurt you a little bit. Chris raises his eyebrows in surprise. "You are right. It's hard to believe your story. Do you have any proofs that the creatures exist?", he asks interested, but you just shake your head.

The conversation goes into a direction you don't really like. "No, I just can give you my word", you can't tell them the truth about your true identity, when they don't even believe the story about the "monsters". Mike fakes a laugh and applauses. "Definitely crazy like Josh!" You look at your friends for help, but everyone avoids eye contact except for Mike. Disappointment and sadness fill your body.

"So that's what I get for the friendship all those years? You call me crazy, because I see the truth? Sam? Chris? Ashley? There were never a situation, where I didn't help you all. That hurts more than to be killed from one of the Wendigos!", you already regret that you mentioned the name of the creatures.

Chris and Sam stare at you shocked. "Stop talking and get out of my way", Mike wants to push to the side, but you don't move an inch. There is no chance to speak calmly with him. You grab his arm maybe a bit too harsh. "No", is the only word you say. "You can't stop me." A slight smile appears on your lips. "I can, Mike, I can. Put the gun back on the table. They are just blanks, but I don't trust you at all. Please, I don't want to hurt you", you say seriously.

The situation is intense, but you know exactly what to do. Keep your friends safe is your mission. The uncomfortable silence appears again between all of you. Only Josh is mumbling some things, but you can't understand his words. Apparently he is tripping or something like that. Mike takes a step back to get out of your grip. "What the hell is wrong with you? (Y/N) is dangerous", the last sentence is addressed to Chris, Sam and Ashley.

None of them know what to answer. Without a further word Mike grabs your arm without knowing that you can defend yourself really well. Lightning fast you hit a special point by his throat. Choking he falls to the ground. Sam and Chris take a few steps back just for safety, while Ashley hides behind Chris. "I have warned you, my friend. The best thing is all of you stay in the basement of the lodge until dawn. I'll try to find Emily and Matt. Maybe they are still alive", you turn around to Josh like nothing happened.

It seems he is in his own world right now. Softly you pat his cheek to bring him back into the reality. "Never leave the lodge alone or it's your death and remind fire is your best friend", you give them a really good advice. "What the fuck is that?", Mike asks still choking as he pulls out the gun from your belt. You already regret the decision that you turned your back to him.

"A gun to protect myself, idiot. Please, give it back", you reply sarcastically. Mike glares at you for a brief moment before he looks at the weapon in his hand. Unfortunately you can't see what happens next. "No, you are a danger", Mike hits you with the gun to knock you out.

Your head hurts like hell and your view is blurry. You are not sure what hurts more. The god damn punch from Mike or that none of your friends tried to help you. They looked at you like you were a psycho. Why didn't Sam or Chris believe you? "And you are fucking crazy", Mike's voice seems to be far away, but it's probably just the darkness which overwhelms you. "Damn it", are the last thing that comes over your lips before the darkness wins the fight.