Waking Nightmares|NewScapeSquad Fanfic

Confusion

Ashlie and UNi stared in shock as a tall blond male stood in front of Cory, twirling the knife in his hands. Nick blinked in confusion, his arm still poised in the throwing position. "Damn... I forgot about the pet..." He mumbled, slowly lowering his arm.

Tommy grinned at the male in front of him, although his movements betrayed he was dazed and slightly unsteady. "Tommy!" Ashlie cried out in relief after breaking out of her stupor. Tommy waved at the female.

"It's seems someone has been playing naughty." He said lightly, glancing at Nick. Nick remained where he had been standing, his eyes narrowed in thought. "I knew I shouldn't have left you unsupervised. The moment I felt my hold on you begin to slip, I knew you would find a way to break free. It's a shame, really. I enjoyed having you around while you were obedient." He spoke.

Tommy watched him in confusion, the smirk never leaving his face. "I'm sorry. I didn't know I was suddenly a dog." He answered, anger tipping his words like venom. Tommy glanced at Ashlie. "Can you explain to me why Nick is doing this?" He asked. "I don't know what's going on for sure,but it's definitely connected to your earlier behavior." She responded. Tommy nodded, but his gaze remained confused. UNi moved behind Tommy to properly care for Cory.

"I'm not sure exactly what the hell is going on here, but I'm pretty sure this isn't a good picture." Tommy said. Ashlie could feel a smile cross her lips, but it quickly faded again. Nick laughed, a harsh, detached sound. "Oh dear pet, if only you hadn't been such a fool." Tommy stared at Nick. "A fool? Oh yes, let me just file that under the synonymous term for intelligent." He snapped.

He stopped spinning the knife and looked down at it. "You know, I'm ashamed to say that I enjoyed this place." He mumbled, as if speaking to himself. Ashlie took a step forward. "Tom..." His gaze left the knife quickly and his expression changed. "It doesn't matter. I need to protect my friends, and if that means getting killed I will gladly do so."

"Ooh, so valiant. It's a shame that this one will never know that he killed his friends with his own hands." He said. Tommy watched Nick, unsure of his next move. While he stood in a stupor, Nick quickly ran over to Ashlie, where he wrapped his arm around her throat. UNi glanced up. "Tommy! Help Ashlie!" He shouted.

Tommy blinked and refocused his gaze. He threw the knife aside and ran at the two. He knew he couldn't hurt Nick, even if he couldn't control his actions. Nick stepped back, reaching in his pocket. "Stay back, or I slit the girl's throat." He said. Tommy stopped dead in his tracks.

"Nick, you have to be in there! You can't just let her do whatever she wants!" He called out desperately. "I've already told you that he isn't here." He said. Ashlie bit her lip as she felt Nick's grip tighten slightly. She glanced at him out of the corner of her eye.

Tommy stepped forward slowly, his eyes on Nick. "Let her go, Nick." Nick remained quiet, pulling a knife out of his pocket. UNi looked over with furrowed brows. Nick moved the knife to Ashlie's throat, his gaze even. "Move anymore and I kill her." He spoke coolly. Ashlie looked at Tommy, her eyes desperate.

Tommy dove for Nick, grabbing for the knife. Nick moved his hand away to keep the object away from him, cutting Ashlie's cheek in the process. Ashlie yelped in pain and struggled against Nick.

Tommy wrestled the knife out of Nick's grip and threw it aside. Nick reached out to grab the knife, to no avail. Ashlie wriggled her way out of the fray and looked at Tommy and Nick wrestling in the dirt for the nearby knife. Tommy struggled to pin Nick so he couldn't reach the metallic object.

Nick kicked at Tommy and struggled to break out of the blond's grasp. Tommy caught his breath as Nick kneed him in the stomach. He reached out and grabbed the knife, swiping at the taller male. Tommy rolled away to avoid the blade.

Nick stood with a grimace, holding his stomach. He held the knife in warning, his blue eyes radiating hatred. "You got lucky this time, but I will be back." He snapped and turned to walk away. "Wait! W-what about Nick?" Ashlie spoke up, her blue eyes reflecting her worry. "That is none of your business."

He walked away without a second glance. Ashlie drooped, blood dripping onto the ground from the gash on her cheek. Tommy sat on the ground and breathed out. "What happened while I was gone?" He asked. "Hell if I know." Ashlie answered. He looked over at the female. "Did I...?" He questioned with a worried tone.

"No, Tom. You didn't hurt me." She responded, her tone defeated. She felt at her sore throat, suppressing a pained cough. She stared at the ground, her lip quivering slightly. UNi patted her back with a reassuring smile, although it didn't quite feel warm enough.

"I'm sure Nick didn't want to hurt you." He said lightly. "It seemed like he exclusively went for me." She whispered painfully. "The Siren was probably feeding off of Nick's feelings towards you." Tommy spoke without glancing at her.

"Or she just really hates you."