Hello and thank you all for viewing my story. Not too long ago i Fell in love with the Silent hill franchise and wanted to write for it. I have been struggling to fight the urge to let life just move by and I really want to write. so I will try more and more to bring out stories and i dedicate this to anyone who wants to do what they love, go out and get it done. Well, here it goes. Enjoy.
Footsteps hallowed through the entrance way of the park, the only sound that could be heard. Visibility wasn't much better, Though there was light from lamppost and various devices here and there the light produced was very frail. Almost as if it didn't belong there. The footsteps got slower in pace. heavied from caution by the young girl who made them. She was now at the beginning of the amusement park and she was alone. She looked around the park to see it in a dark and dingy condition and around the corners and on a few benches were some kind of rabbit mascot costumes, bloody ones which reeked terribly. The air was thick which made breathing harder and yet none of this seemed to bother the girl. She almost seemed to expect it. '' Where am I?'' She said. The girl took another glance around and looked in her right hand which was holding a small switchblade knife. She glared at it. '' Not yet, Not for them.'' She said with hate seething through her teeth as she put the knife in her vest pocket. She reached in one of her other pockets and pulled a small handgun. Eyeing the weapon she heard a thump sound coming from a nearby door leading further into the park. She cocked the gun and looked around. No other ways than the big metal door on the side but she did find a map of the park and memorized the directions. She nodded to herself for completion of her task and headed for the door. Her gun was positioned in front of her as she opened the door and walked through it. She stopped for a moment hearing footsteps and tried to sense where they were coming from. The pattern was slow and heavy. The girl looked around and picked up a rock on the ground and chucked it at the wall. The rock made a loud noise and to it came a large organ-like humanoid monster looking around for the source of the noise. As soon as she saw it the girl took aim and fired at the monster's head. The creature turned around leaking blood from it's head and ran at the girl but she added several more shots at the beast's head dropping it dead. She sighed in relief. Until she heard another quicker set of steps belonging to another creature of the same kind. The girl gasped and tried to shoot it. unfortunately for her the gun had run out of ammo as the creature ran at her. she hurried to put more ammo in her gun as quickly as she could and the creature was only several feet away from her. ''Shit! Shit!'' She cried as the creature held it's fist back to attack. The gun was reloaded and and the girl quickly placed the gun on the head of the beast and fired. The creature stood there not moving nor the girl for a few moments until it moved again. after dropping it's hands the creature fell back on the ground dead. The girl sighed and mentally slapped herself to keep moving. She saw a a couple of doors in the circular hall she was in but when she tried to open them most were locked except a couple. The first one she entered seemed to be a gift shop. In it was candy and gifts, but the girl wasn't hungry. She realized she couldn't get to the spot on the map here so she walked back outside. The other door would have to do and she walked to it. As she reached to open the door she was attacked by a gross burnt-looking dog that pinned her down knocking the gun out of her hand an into the a hole in the center of the area. The girl was pinned right next to the hole and the beast's fangs were inches from her throat. She had no gun and needed to think quick. the girl looked at the whole and used all her strength in her knees to throw the dog beast over her into the hole. She never heard a sound to indicate the creature hit the bottom. She got back up and walked through the door where a open area was leading to case of metal stairs. She looked around and noticed no more monsters and proceeded cautiously. The stairs were cold to the touch but it wouldn't matter as the girl hurried to get to the top. At the top was a rail and a booth for controlling the roller coaster. The girl tried to open the door but it was locked. She looked at the rail and sighed. 'Oh well.' She thought as she walked across it in the direction on the map gave her. she kept walking trying to think of a way to get down but was interrupted in her thoughts by a rumbling sensation. She stopped and looked to see a light coming her way. Fast. She realized the roller coaster cart was about to hit her. Looking around she knew the only way out was to jump. she hesitated not wanting to risk it but she decided she would jump. In that moment it was too late. The cart ran her over.
There was only blackness. Then sounds of people talking casually. Clanks that sounded like glass, maybe plates? The girl woke up slowly raising her head from her sleeping position on the restaurant table. It must have been near evening as the sunlight was a redish- orange. A little more red than normal though. The girl yawned and walked out the restaurant which was apart of a large mall and made her way to some payphones nearby. She put a few quarters in the payphone and dialed a number. An older male's voice answered the phone.
''Hello?'' The man's voice said. The girl smiled and responded.
''Dad, it's me.'' The girl said.
''Heather? Are you okay?'' The man said calmy with a hint or worry.
''Yeah. Sorry I didn't call sooner.'' The girl said dismissing her father's worried tone.
''Honey were you dozing off again?'' The man said smiling at his daughter's casual ways.
The girl smiled at her father's comment.'' Yeah I guess I was. Anyway i'm coming home , I didn't get that thing you asked me to.'' The girl said apologetically.
''That's okay sweetie, It will give me a good reason to pick us up a movie while i'm out and have a father- daughter night.'' The man said smiling.
''Okay.'' The girl laughed.
''Now hurry on home honey, don't want you to be out too late. I love you Heather.'' He said warmly.
''Okay I will, I love you too dad.'' She said as she hung up the phone. Heather then checked her watch.
''Damnit! I overslept, maybe i can catch the last match.'' Heather adjusted her backpack and hurried to the end of the mall and made her way to the exit door where there was a wide field full of people wearing large metallic devices on their rists. Most of them were watching two guys in particular that had theirs active. They were dueling. Heather walked over to see what was happening so far.
''Erg, it must be the last match, everyone else looks like they got tuckered out.'' Heather said disappointedly looking at all the other duelist relaxing taking in the match. She tried to get a look at the match but at that moment she heard someone shout.
''- Attack directly!'' Was all she heard and saw a large rock-looking creature strike down one of the players. The kid was knocked down and his holographic lifepoints displayer went from 600 to 0 in an instant. The boy dusted himself off and sighed. A loud voice boomed from an intercom just then.
'' AAANNNNNND WE HAVE A WINNER!'' The voice declared passionately. everyone got up and cheered while some were a little more enthusiastic than others. '' Will the winner come up to the stage and grab his prize?'' From the other side of the duel a boy walked over to the stage as instructed. He had dark skin and long raven colored hair. Heather thought maybe he was native American. '' Ladies and gentlemen the 1st place winner of the annually sponsored central square shopping center duel monsters tournament is- The announcer quickly Looked at a sheet of paper with tournament participants names he was holding. '' Thomas Grey! As first prize winner you are awarded the one month free meal a day certificate for any of our fine vendors at central square shopping center!'' Heather groaned and decided to head back to the mall to get the subway station under the mall. She heard the announcer talk about how the participants will get a pack of cards or something and to return next time for a chance to win but she just kept walking wanting to get back home. Heather made her way down to the subway station below the mall and entered the train. She took a seat and put her backpack to her side to place her duel disk inside having no reason for it without the tournament. The train was about to start and the doors began to close as someone ran passed them before it slammed shut. Heather realized it was the guy from the tournament and she looked away. 'Maybe i'm being a little petty.' She thought. She noticed he looked a little uncertain. Was he lost? He started to walk in her direction and Heather looked down. Maybe he needs help, I guess I cou- Heather was stopped in thought by a voice.
''AH!'' She screamed. It was the guy from looked at him instinctively with wide eyes having been stirred from her thoughts.
''I'm sorry, I was just saying hello.'' The boy said looking worried. 'was she busy?' He thought. Heather tried to will her blush away. She had just looked like a huge spazz.
''I was just thinking is all.'' She said looking to the side not yet ready to face him. The boy gulped not wanting her to be upset.
''I didn't mean to surprise you, I just noticed your duel disk and didn't remember you in the tournament.'' He said. Heather looked confused for a moment and realized her duel disk was still sticking out from her backpack.
''Oh that, yeah I wasn't in it.'' She said not exactly fond of saying it outloud.
''Have you never been? It's really fun if you want to go against casual and non-casual players.'' The boy said encouragingly. Heather smiled dryly.
''I will have you know i'm the 5 time reigning champ there.'' She said proudly. The boy Looked impressed.
''Oh. You didn't want to enter today?'' He asked genuinly. Heather's proud stance dissipated.
'' I uh, I overslept actually.'' She said looking to the side. The train started moving. The boy wasn't sure if he belonged in the conversation any longer. He pulled out the food certificate.
''Sounds like maybe you didn't get a chance to win this again.'' He said looking at the certificate somberly. Heather didn't want him feeling sorry for her. She spoke up.
''Fair is fair, besides I don't need it.'' The boy was still looking at the certificate. He turned his attention to Heather now holding on to the railing to keep balance.
''I have an idea.'' he said getting Heather's attention. '' I just moved here and I honestly wish i knew more about the area, if i give you the certificate would you be willing to show me around?'' The boy asked looking to Heather for a respond. She took a good look at him. He didn't seem dangerous really but Her father did tell her never to talk to stranger. Although technically she knew his name. rubbing the back of her head. If she was gonna do something out of kindness it didn't make sense to get a payment but than maybe somewhere in the back of her mind getting the certificate in that way wouldn't feel right.
'' Sure.'' Heather said a little dryly.
''Thank you, I appreciate that.'' The boy said smiling. After a while Thomas' reached his stop, He handed Heather a paper with his number and made his way to the door. Before leaving he turned to face Heather.
'' I didn't get your name by the way?'' He said.
'' Heather, Heather Mason.'' She responded.
'' Thomas Grey.'' He said as he turned and left. Heather sighed.
'' So I've heard.'' She grumbled.
When Heather got home to the Daisy villa apartments she used her apartment key on room 102 and went inside.
'' Heather is that you?'' She heard a voice call. 'Silly dad, who else could it be?' she thought.
'' Yeah dad it's me.'' She said putting her stuff down and sitting down in the chair in the living room. From the kitchen Harry Mason looked over to see his daughter.
'' How was the Tournament?'' He asked. Heather forced a smile.
'' Oh I didn't enter, thought i would let somebody else have a shot.'' She said cooly.
''Overslept huh?'' Harry asked.
''No I...Hey whats's for dinner?'' She asked trying to change the subject. Harry humoured.
'' Just a little something I put together.'' Harry said smiling. The smell wafted over to Heather and it smelled delicious.
'' Is that meatloaf?'' Heather asked. Harry smiled a little more.
'' With mashed potatoes and some veggies, yes, it won't be too long before it's ready.'' He said. Checking the pot of potatoes. Harry looked to Heather. ''Hey do you think we should get a couch?'' Harry asked.
'' Um, well I guess but we're usually fine with the bean bag and your chair.'' Heather responded.
'' That old bean bag, your so grown now you need a better place to sit.'' Heather just looked at her father trying to figure out what this was all about.
''Well-'' Heather started.
'' And in case we should have company you know, how about a new tv?'' Harry asked.
'' Dad! I don't want to tell you how to budget but that sounds like too much.'' She said just looking at her father. '' Unless you sold the book idea?'' Heather asked making Harry laugh.
''My publisher loved it.'' Harry said. Heather ran up to hug her father.
'' Oh Dad i'm so proud of you.'' She said holding her father. She was proud, and she loved him.
Later that night Heather was in her room using the house phone. She dialed in a number and waited for a response laying on her phone rang twice and was picked up.
'' Oh hi Mrs. Shepard, is Alex home?'' Heather asked. The phone was passed over.
''Hello?''
''Hey Alex.'' Heather said.
'' Oh, hey Heather, what's up?'' Alex asked.
'' Just thought I would call, you sound out of breath.'' She replied.
''Oh that, yeah I just got done doing combat training with my father.'' He said catching his breath.
''Ever the soldier.'' Heather mused.
'' Well my dad could use the work out, I'm this close to taking him down.'' said Alex. Heather could hear what sounded like Mr. Shepard laughing in the background. '' Anyway how was your day, demolish the tournament?'' Heather sighed.
''Well I actually didn't enter, errands for dad.'' She lied.
''You overslept didn't you.'' Alex let out a chuckle.
''Pft no! just errands.'' Heather said slightly shaky. Alex stayed silent for a moment trying to figure out what was on his friend's mind.
'' Heather was it the dream again?'' He asked. Now it was Heather's turn to be silent.
''...It was the amusement park this time.'' She said feeling a bit too vulnerable.
'' Heather I don't want this getting worse, will you just talk to your dad about it?'' Alex pleaded.
'' With my worry-wart father, he would rush me to the shrink in no time.'' Heather said picturing it now. The shrink would ask Heather how the dream made her feel and Harry would be in a chair next to her telling her he is here to support her. ugh. No thank you. Alex still wasn't sure but he didn't have a lot of options.
''Do you think you could have won the tournament with your new deck?'' He asked trying to change the subject for Heather.
'' I don't know, I only saw the last turn of it.'' Heather said not skipping a beat.
'' Oh, you saw the winner? Was the guy strong?'' Alex asked.
'' I never said it was a guy.'' Heather said.
'' Was the girl strong?'' Alex corrected.
''Yeah it was a guy, I only saw the winning attack and i think it was from a Granmarg.'' Heather said. Alex rolled his eyes.
'' Maybe monarchs?'' He asked.
'' Well it was Granmarg's base form so i'm not sure how often I see that in monarchs. I will just have to ask him what he was playing tomorrow.'' Heather said.
'' Wait why?'' Alex questioned.
'' I'm meeting him tomorrow.'' She stated.
'' Like a date?'' Alex started.
'' Not like a date.'' Heather countered.
'' Well are you going to challenge him or something?'' Alex asked.
'' No were going to walk around town.'' Heather stated looking at her ceiling.
'' That sounds like a date.'' Alex said dryly.
'' No no, he wanted to give me the certificate in exchange for a tour because he's new in town.'' Heather explained.
'' Working the ol' Mason charm.'' Alex laughed.
'' Stop saying that like it's a thing.'' Heather rolled her eyes.
'' Well just be careful and call if you need anything, and make safe choices.'' Alex said.
'' Oh God Alex, your so dumb sometimes.'' Heather said laughing. '' I will see you around.''
'' Goodnight.'' Alex said.
'' Later.'' Heather finished.
Heather hung up the phone lying in her bed. She thought how wonderful it was to have good friends and a loving father, to be able to turn to people and laugh it all off. She got up to take off her daytime clothes and get into her pajamas. She entered her bathroom not bothering to look at the mirror she covered up. She never understood why she hated mirrors but she did. Once she brushed her teeth and got into her bed she would lay there for a moment, silently hoping she wouldn't have another bad dream.