Silver Lining: The Haunted

Ch.5-Panic

(Editing chapter-August 2023)
~Grayson~

The surprise went well. The sun was starting to get lower in the sky and a blissful breeze flowed through the hills.

"G-g-gray-yson?" Drakes voice was shaky as it brought me out of my thoughts.

"Yea? Something wrong?" I turned to him. He looked panicked and was shaking a lot. "Drake?"

"H-h-help..." He stared at his hand and then looked at me. Something was wrong.

I was about to call out to Mia and Armen but something wouldn't the words form. The most unnerving feeling formed in my stomach as the wind stopped. I turned back to Drake but he was gone. I heard the sound of teleporting behind me. I turned around and Drake was sitting there crouched. At first I didn't know what was going on. But his purple eye had a red tint to it and his human eye was dilated really small. He just sat there staring, not breaking eye contact. I turned so my whole body was facing him. I took a step back and he just growled at me. Growl? Oh no. Could it be hero-. No I refuse to mention his name. We killed him! Drakes eye wasn't white either. This reminded more of that weird thing he did to Drake but it wasn't possession.

I stumbled backwards, panic now evident as realization hit me. Why is this happening now?! I turned and ran. I didn't look behind which turned out to be a bad call. I felt something sharp dig into my arm before I tripped. I felt weight on my back and arm. He had a grip on my arm and his knee or foot was on my back keeping me there. I heard another growl. They sounded so animalistic. It was the growl enderman gave you when you stare at them for to long and they go ballistic. I wasn't sure why staring at one put them into so rage mode.

"Drake?! It's me!" I turned my head to where I could see him better. His pupils were dilated small. I knew it was a sign of no control in Drake because of what had happened. I learnt to look for signs. He was breathing fast and heavy as well. I could see his hand and it looked like claws had formed on them.

"Drake please..." I shuddered. He just growled in response. What was he doing. I realized he was focused on me. He was looking in the direction of Mia and Armen who were standing not to far away staring back at us. I think they knew something was wrong, or atleast by the looks on their faces.

"Guys run!" I warned them. My shouts were muffle by the grass in my face. At least they heard me. Armen grabbed mias arm and took off.

~Armen~

I didn't have to hear Grayson's warning. I knew what had happened. I could see it in drakes eyes. I had Mia's hand and I wasn't planning on letting go. I looked over my shoulder. He wasn't behind us? Was he still with Grayson. Shit! I skidded to a halt and reversed towards Grayson.

"Mia stay here!"

Drake didn't follow us. Grayson was trying to pry his hand off of his arm. Drake had some death grip on him. I could hear the growl from 10 feet away as I closed in on him. Instincts in over drive I lunged into Drake knocking him off his feet. Both of us were sent colliding to the ground.

I landed with a rough thud and still was holding on to his arm. I wasn't sure if it was just instincts or logic. I went for his head. If I could get him pinned against something maybe we can get him to snap out of this.

~Drake~

No no no no no. Not this. Please make it stop. Why is this happening again! I couldn't see clearly. Everything was just blurry. What's going on.

"Drake!"

"Please snap out of it dammit!"

I couldn't tell who's voices they were. They sound distant. But I knew they were probably right next to me. I felt numb. My heart was racing a millions times a minute. It's happening all over again.

"Drake please!"

Please make this stop. I can't do anything. I don't know how to stop it.

Something bright appeared to my right. A calming feeling came over me as a hand reached out and grabbed mine. What is this?

My head felt dizzy. I could feel some me holding my arm behind my back. Wait did it stop? I went limp. The grass under me meant I was fine now. Everything was spinning so I wasn't sure what was going on. I could see feet in front of me. I think it is Grayson. I can't tell.

"Drake can you hear me?"

"Grayson he looks pale."

"What the hell happened?"

"I don't know. One minute he was fine, the next he just freaked out on me!"

"Drake?!"

"I don't think he can hear you..."

"Drake?!"

Everything was spinning. Stop the spinning. I wanted to say something so badly but no words were forming. I felt the darkness. I just welcomed it for once.

~Mia~

He isn't moving or responding. His eyes are open. What's going on!

"Grayson we really need to do something!" I crouched down next to him. His breathing was concerning. I could tell that everyone else was still in shock about what happened. I am still trying to wrap my head around it. I thought all of this stopped.

"Stop......just make it stop...." Drakes voice brought me out of my panic.

"Hey it's going to be ok. Stay awake ok?" He didn't reply. His eyes were closing. No!

A/N- sorry if this chapter feels rushed. I wanted to type a chapter today but I've been busy lately so I did the best I could for now. Any who.... Bye!

~SilentArtist