"Dad!" Wendy exclaimed as she ran towards him, Tray, Henry, Will, Mabel, and Dipper in tow.
Dan turned around as he saw a crowd of kids running towards him behind his daughter. "What is this?" He asked, wide eyes on the group.
"We need you to drive us up to Bakersfield, California." Wendy informed him, panting.
"What? I was just in California a few hours ago." Dan said, confused.
"I know. But we need to go back! We need to get back to our friends! They need to be brought here!" Will exclaimed.
"I have no idea what's going on, but fine. Everybody, hop in! We're off to Bakersfield, California!"
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The journey to Bakersfield was long, and it was dark by the time they made it to the foster home.
"Come on. It's dark, so it should be easier to get Kailee and Demon. We need to be quiet." Henry advised as Dipper, Mabel and Wendy nodded.
"You kids okay with kidnapping your friends?" Dan asked.
"It's fine, sir. We're only doing this because we care. Stay out here and if you see anyone that comes near here, yell." Tray instructed.
Dan sighed, but nodded nonetheless.
"Let's go." Wendy spoke.
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The group crawled through the window of Kailee's room, quietly and slowly.
Mabel was the last to slip through, but stumbled and fell, hitting the floor with a 'thump.'
"Mabel!" Dipper whisper-barked, eyes wide.
"Sorry." She whispered, but the damage was done.
A low growl erupted from the corner of the room.
The group turned to peer at the figure. A German Shepherd sat there, growling at them with glowing green eyes. (See picture at beginning.)
"Holy c-" Dipper started to panic, but Will slapped a hand over the boy's mouth.
"Shut up or you'll wake Kailee!" Will hissed.
The dog paused its growling, and blinked its glowing green eyes.
Recognition.
The emotion whisked over all of them, making everyone aside from Tray, Will and Henry shiver.
"Forgot to warn you that Demon communicates with emotions." Tray shrugged apologetically.
Demon stared before his tongue lolled out and he wagged his tail.
"Hi Demon!" Henry greeted, walking over and stroking the dog's head.
Demon licked Henry's hand in return.
"Guys," Henry turned to Wendy, Dipper, and Mabel. "This is Demon." Henry turned back to Demon. "Demon, this is Wendy, Dipper, and Mabel. They're here to help cure you and Kailee."
The demonic canine seemed to smile before he sneezed and gagged. Blood dropped from his muzzle and splashed to the floor.
"Guys..." Wendy trailed off.
"Yeah?" Tray asked, turning to face Wendy.
"Look." She whispered, horror lacing her tone.
They did, and the sight made them all go green in the face.
Wendy's flashlight shined on the wooden floor boards.
Blood painted the floor a dark red. There was minimum space where the boards were clean.
YOU ARE READING
Demon Within
خارق للطبيعة(Cover made by @Infin1ty_y) I walked along the edge of the sidewalk near the buildings that towered over my small figure. I stop to turn and look down a long, dark alley. I can feel the urge inside me, the pictures running through my head, the imag...
