Candy Man

05 Box of Many Things

Experiment 03

I realize I have changed more in less than a week, then I did in one year. I was more lively and cooperative with the doctors. I started to Enjoy my exercises with the doctors and I was having fun after a while, even if I was getting hurt. I was getting better, though Laughing Jack was beating me in fights I knew I was getting better. I was aloud to spend more time in my room now and laughing jack came anywhere from once a week to every second week. He always had candy too. I didn't know what was up with that but I did realize I smiled when I see him, actually I've smiled a lot more lately, but only when others smiled at me, it felt wrong to make such a face unless the other had it. This kind of routine became more recent and happened in the same order: Work with doctors, get help from Laughing Jack, Sunny drains me till I pass out, and work mental issue out while I'm sleeping.

This went on for the rest of the year Laughing Jack. He told me stories about what his life was like and I told him of my daily events. I guess in a sense I knew it was wrong to be friends with Jack. I was to be killing these creatures that killed people, yet Laughing Jack Killed people too, and I knew he wasn't a human. I fought this thought for the last two weeks. Laughing jack was my BFF, Best friend forever, (That's what he told me anyways) and I decided not to let silly things like right and wrong change that. Sunny said she needed to sleep for a while so she hasn't talked to me for about three days. I'll admit with her gone I really became dependent on laughing Jack's visits. I was lonely and I didn't seem to act right when I was alone.

Today Jack was gonna meet up with me and he said he was gonna bring a treat. I was excited in the least. He always had some of the sweetest candies ever. A doctor explained that this would be my one year mark since I started to show progress. Silly logic, but I really didn't know how that kind of stuff work, the Doc's were focus on making me fight and if they were I guess I was too. I made a few friends with other kids, but our talk time is limited and we aren't aloud to be alone. I been having stomach pains today so I was aloud to go to my room early, simply because "It might affect the results" what ever that means.

Laughing Jack

Today is gonna be fun. It was one Year since we started playing. The Kiddo was doing better, she didn't get sick as much and she started to smile. I walked passed the people in the mansion, We don't lived her as a family but it was an easy way to get our missions and to socialize with others, however many of us don't get along. "Jack!" a high pitch voice called from the side. Sally held a smile and her little dress was stained with blood and dirt again.

"Yah?" I asked not sure why she called me out.

"You've seemed happier lately." she said and pulled her bear up to her chest, hugging onto it. "Where have you been going lately?" she asked and I guess in a sense my heart kinda dropped. I felt like I was caught and kiddo would be ripped away, or it felt like that till The Offenderman piped in.

"He's been going to a whore house" he laughed and a few guys in the room joined in. Though it would have been something to get angry about, the last thing I wanted to do is lose my personal therapy with the lab rat. I gave a small chuckle and pat Sally's head.

"It's a secret, wanna help me make some candy?" he asked and her eyes lit up like lights.

"Would I ever!" she squealed and I saw Ben glitch and cover his ears. We made way to the kitchen and like always it was empty. Sally ran in and dived straight in grabbing some pots and pans and she even manage to find the candy molds I use.

"Are we in a rush?" I asked as she turned on her heel with a big smile.

"Well yeah, You normally leave in an hour." she said and I looked at the clock. She was right, that would be the time I left to go see her.

"So? I'm not on a schedule" I said she gave a giggle. Her eyes looked around the room and I notice no one was in the room. She put her bear on the table and turned back to me.

"It's not nice to leave people waiting." She said her eyes narrowed on me. Though sally was only a kid in heart and mind she was smart and older then most humans. she had just recently came to the group for pray

"What do you mean?" I asked trying my best to make it seem less obvious what I been doing.

"Jacky you leave at the same time with a fresh batch of candies and goodies." She said and I felt my jaw clench. "It's kinda a no brainer, but Ms. P was the one who said you were in l-" My hand covered her mouth and my eye's glared at her.

"Don't ever say stupid crap like that" I hiss and with that her eyes got watery and big. I scared her. I moved my hand away and grabbed a bag of sugar.

"I'm sorry.." she whispered and I admit, I may be a killer who took enjoyment of making kids cry and scream, but Sally was kinda family. She was part of my screwed up family. Guilt.

"Jack..." she said her voice still shaky but in shock this time. I paused for a moment and looked at her. "You're sleeve!" she said with a sound of  glee. I look at it and there where my gray scale of stripes I saw it. Color. The shock of it made me drop the bag of sugar causing me to reach after it and catching it in mid air spilling about a cup worth of sugar and just like that the color was gone. The red, blue and yellow all vanish like they did when I was left in that box.

Sally was shocked and amazed at the same time "Oh!" she ran to grab a broom and dustpan. She came back and I took them, cleaning up my mess.

"Let's get back to making candy" I said once I was finnish she just nodded and had a determined look on her face.

~~~ Time skip ~~~

I was late, rushing I put the three bags of candy in the small box and sally Had her own bag and put it in here too. I paused looked at her. "You do know this isn't coming back with me right?" I said as she nodded. and I closed off the box and when I grabbed it, the box turned black and white like wrapping paper. I turn to leave but Sally grabbed my sleeve.

"You, know Slendy not going to let you continue this," She said and I pulled my arm away.

"He won't know," I said and walked away but I was sure I heard her say "He always knows" but I ignored her.

Experiment 03

Jack was late, but it's okay. I mean it's not like he forgot right? I layed on the old lumpy bed and curled up. "I'm alive" I said to myself and sighed. "what's so special about that?" I said feeling a bit upset almost even angry.

"Happy birthday" A voice said and I sat up. I knew it, but it was different.

"Sunny?" I ask out loud and looked around. My eyes stopped at a figure in that was on the other side of the room. It was transparent a shadow, but definitely there. "Sorry I was gone for so long I was trying to get this done before you birthday, but I'm still incomplete." she said and the figure moved and sat on my bed. the figure was the same as mine. I look down and I hit a realization. "Sunny, are you my shadow?" There was a pause she didn't say anything for a bit.

"Kinda..." a small quiet voice said as if she was saddened by this. "I am a shadow." she said each word sounded pained.  

I smiled and wrapped my arms around the shadow figure to hug it but no contact was made. I couldn't grab her. "It's okay, even if your a shadow, You're important to me." I gave a attempted smile and a giggle came from her, guessing cause didn't have someone to mimic from before she vanished.

"sorry it's too much for me to stay in that form, but I do thank you. I will protect you, I'll make sure You can play with Jack more." she said and my arms move down to my sides and I sighed to myself.

"Thank you..." I said under my breath and jumped at a popping sound from the end of my bed. It was jack with box in hand

"Hey there Kiddo, Got a Supersize for you."