Takes place after both the events of Life is Strange and Prototype 2 however i make some minor alterations to what happened after the final battle in Prototype 2 to avoid spoilers. Same with Life Is Strange.
The year is 2018
[Blackwell Academy]
Another week of school had finished and Maxine Caulfield headed to her dorm to chill out and listen to some music on her stereo. Just as she was about to turn it on, her phone buzzed and she expected the message to be from Chloe but it was from a private number.
From:
[Private Number]
Hello Max, you don't know me yet but you will soon. And no, this isn't Nathan or Chloe and this ain't no prank. I'll be seeing you real soon Maxine Caulfield
Max's heart dropped as she saw this "Maybe it is a prank, a well staged one that is" Max thought to herself. Max then got another text from Chloe which read:
From:
[Chloe]
HIPPIE! Schools finally over?
To:
[Chloe]
Yeah, just got a message from this private number, was that you?
From:
[Chloe]
Nah, my phone's just switched on. Anyway's you want picking up? Come over to mine and sleep over?
To:
[Chloe]
Sure, I'll be much safer there..
From:
[Chloe]
Alright, c u in 2 minutes xox
Max's heart sank at the thought that Chloe had actually turned her phone on just after that message by the unknown person was sent. Max started to feel a little scared. Max soon shrugged it off and decided to wait for Chloe to come pick her up. 5 minutes later Chloe arrived and texted Max.
From:
[Chloe]
I'm here, get your ass in the truck now
Max hurried outside into Chloe's truck and the two set off for Chloe's house.
[Chloe's House]
"So Max, who is this mysterious man who seemingly wants to hurt you?" Chloe said in a concerned tone.
Max shows the text to Chloe but Chloe instantly shrugs it off as one of Victoria's threatening text messages. However Max tries to convince Chloe that this wasn't Victoria or Nathan, but then another message from the Private Number appeared. Max expected it to be a message of relief saying it was a harmless prank but this time it showed a picture of Max and Chloe talking right now and it looks like it was taken through the window. Max's heart instantly skipped 2 beats and she had the courage to look out the window and to her horror, she saw a hooded silhouette standing outside the window, however before Max could take a picture he ran off into the distance but not at normal speed. In fact, he ran faster than anyone possibly could.
Max started shuddering with tears coming down from her eyes. "Ch-Ch-Chlo- Chloe!" she only just managed to speak the name of her best friend. Chloe saw the tears rolling down her face and she instantly comforted her. "Aww.. why's my poor little hippie cryin'?" She said in a comforting tone. Max showed her the photo and it was enough to convince Chloe that they were being watched. Chloe's heart also skipped 2 beats as she realised that the photo was taken right before Max noticed him. The Private Number sent another message.
From:
[Private Number]
Got some punk bitch as a best friend huh? Well I've got friends that i'd love to introduce you to once we've met.
To:
[Private Number]
Just leave us alone you creep before i call the police!
From:
[Private Number]
I don't think so. And don't try calling the police as they'll never be able to track me. Oh and if you dare to fuck with me, you'll never see me coming.
I'll see you soon.
Max almost broke down into tears seeing this, she wanted to tell Chloe's stepdad about this but she somehow believed that the police wouldn't be able to track him. She told Chloe about it and she thought that the guy was one of the other Blackwell Bullies. Max thought it was too good to be true. "So i was thinking since i'm not busy with work and such, how would you like to sleep at mine for the whole weekend? Well, as long as that creep doesn't show up."
Max obliged knowing when she's with her best friend, she's as safe as can be.
"Chloe, can we go watch TV downstairs?" Max said.
"Sure, come down to the living room and i'll get it plugged in!" Chloe happily agreeing.
The two make their way down to the living room and sit on the comfy couch.
"So what do you wanna watch hippie?" Chloe questioned Max
"Sonic Boom?"
"I thought you'd never get over your obsession of that blue blur!" Chloe joked.
Chloe turns on the TV but there is Breaking News and this was not some typical breaking news. It was the news about a wild manhunt for the person Max saw earlier.
"BREAKING NEWS! A mysterious man who's identity has not yet been revealed has stormed into Seattle and has recently decapitated Mark Jefferson while he was just outside of the boys dormitory. He is said to be non-human and is considered very dangerous. Do not approach this man as he is considered armed to the teeth. If you see him, call 911 for emergency or 101 to give a tip on him and what he looks like. Stay tuned for more updates."
"OH MY GOD! CHLOE! THAT'S THE MAN WE SAW OUTSIDE!" Max screamed in shock.
"Non-human being? What is he? A Conduit? Or.." Chloe said looking puzzled but was cut off by Max.
"It's best if we don't find out! He could be spying on us for all i know!" Max said trying to persuade Chloe to not join the manhunt.
"Relax hippie, it'll be fine, it's 13:45 so maybe we could go to the Junkyard and do some stuff!"
"Chloe, that might not be saf-"
"Aw Max don't be a pussy! Come on! let's go!" Chloe said cutting off Max. The two get in Chloe's Truck and set off for the Junkyard.
[The Junkyard]
The duo arrive at the Junkyard and get out of the truck. Chloe pulled something out from behind the seats which was revealed to be box bull of beer.
Max chucked slightly and said: "You love to get wasted and have that smelly punk breath to match your style!"
Chloe replied: "Sure do my sweet Maxine!"
Chloe opens the box of beers and pulls one out. She pops the top off and drinks half the bottle already. She was going to offer Max one but knew that she doesn't like the taste of beer. Max decides to look around and observe the junkyard and she stopped halfway because in the treeline, she saw what looked like a massive claw sticking out from behind one of the trees. Max quickly took the picture and to her look, it was good enough quality to observe what it was. After that the claw moved away.
Max started to get very nervous on the inside. She was indeed being stalked and definitely not by anyone she knew.
Max showed the picture to Chloe who already had gone though three beers and she started to freak out. "Okay Max, let's get outta here! Just lemme put these beers in the back!" After putting the box of beers back in the truck, They both got in and sped off back to Chloe's house.
[Back at Chloe's House]
Max and Chloe burst through the front door and both ran upstairs to Chloe's bedroom and shutting the door behind them.
" *heavy breathing* DUDE! WHAT THE FUCK DID WE JUST SEE?!" Chloe screamed in panic.
"It's the man stalking us! A MASSIVE FUCKING CLAW! WE'RE GONNA DIE!" Max said as she burst into tears.
Chloe hugged the young hippie geek and comforted her with soothing words knowing that she had panicked too much.
"Shh.. it's okay Max.. he's not gonna get us here.. we're safe here okay?" Max instantly calmed down afterwards.
Chloe's mother Joyce then called up to Chloe and Max: "23:40 guys! Time for bed!"
"Okay mom!" Chloe replied back. Soon the beer passed through Chloe and she needed to go really bad.
"I'll be right back Max, get changed while you're at it." Chloe said as she rushed off to the bathroom.
Max got changed into her usual pajamas. She got another text from the Private Number. She was scared to open it but she had to. What she saw shocked her.
From:
[Private Number]
Night Time, Fright Time! Make sure to stay awake all night or else.
Max had never felt so scared in her life as she read the dreaded message.
Max then heard the toilet flushing and the bedroom door opening.
"Ahh! All better now!" Chloe said as she started to get changed into her pajamas.
The two girls then turned out the lights and got under the covers of Chloe's nice warm bed.
"Chloe?"
"Yeah Max?"
"That man texted me and said he's coming over here!"
"He won't. Not when my stepdad's around! So we can sleep peacefully tonight."
"I hope so. Night Chloe"
"Night Max"
The pair then drifted off to sleep..
Meanwhile at Midnight...
Max was having a bad dream about the man she saw yesterday.
Max woke up to find that Chloe was gone.
"Chloe? Max called out but instead of Chloe's normal response, her bedroom door creaked open and Max literately froze in her spot as the man she encountered poked his head through. The man had wide eyes and a very disturbing grin. Then, the man pushed the door wide open to reveal his full body. She slowly walked towards Max while saying: "Well well well.. Maxine Caulfield i have to say i am a huge fan of your artwork. Too bad if something were to happen to you like, you lost your head literately?" Max was shaking so hard at what she was seeing. The man's left arm morphed into something like a huge knife. And before the man swung his knife arm, he said along the lines: "Time to cut you off.." The man takes a slice at Max.
Max sprung up from her dream and burst into a loud and painful sob. Chloe was instantly awoken from the sobbing and instantly comforted Max.
"Max, what's wrong?"
"CHLOE! IT'S SO BAD! THE MAN HAD A KNIFE ARM AND HE CHOPPED MY HEAD OFF!" Max shouted as she cried harder into Chloe's chest.
"Shhhh.. there there Max, it's just a dream. There there.." Chloe said as she cuddled Max tightly.
Joyce came into the room and turned the light on. "Is everything okay in here?" She asked.
"Max's just had a nightmare about that guy on the news Mom." Chloe said while calming down Max.
"Aww poor you Max, having to go through such a nightmare like that. You'll be safe with us i promise, no-one can hurt you!"
"I know Joyce, thanks for reassuring me." Max sniffled. Chloe looked at the clock and saw that it was 7:50
"Well, we better rise and shine! Come on Max!" Chloe said as she jumped out of bed and got changed. Max followed shortly after.
TO BE CONTINUED IN: The Manhunt