The figures were distorted, as if my vision was blocked by a thick veil. All I saw was shadows. 'Katy I told you to never wander off on your own. You are too young dear. Oh hush. Of course I love you my little sunshine. Yes, yes dad loves you too. Now, listen carefully. You are a very strong girl and you will gain more strength as you grow up. You have to be careful though. Not all people are kind in this world. There will be times where you will have to keep away from some of them in order for you to stay safe. I know you are really smart but there are beings who adore the darkness and think differently, beings who will do anything to harm you dearie. Remember, the real madhouse is in people's minds'
The feeling when I open my eyes can only be described as pure exhaustion and pain all over my body. It was a dream yet again. Why do these memories keep haunting me? Not to mention that I don't even actually recall living those.
Trying to move is definitely impossible. My eyes take a minute to scan the room. I'm in an infirmary from what it looks like. Someone is nearing. I quickly close my eyes pretending that I am still sleeping. A person enters definitely followed by at least another one. "And what if she managed to actually escape? She would spill out everything about us" one says "she's not like that!" the other replies. It takes me a minute to register that the second voice belongs to Jeff. What is he doing here? "If she tries something like that again, I swear I won't go soft on her. She stabbed my fucking shoulder Jeff" I gulp knowing exactly who the other person is. Well, not exactly but it must be that guy who caught me when I was trying to escape. Jeff chuckles but then quickly regains a serious voice as he speaks to the other person "Can you just leave? Slender said she could wake up any minute now and I don't want her seeing you here" his words make me feel a tiny bit safer. Now, that is something I never thought would cross my mind.
The other man left the room without a word. Jeff made his way to a chair from what I could hear. "I know you're awake Kathleen" "Again with my full name" I reply before I can control myself "damn you" I continue as I open my eyes only to see him sitting in a chair next to my bed "You have a panic disorder." he says completely ignoring me "It would have been much worse if I hadn't found you" he continues. "You found me? And why save me?" I ask trying to sit up. Jeff quickly stops me and pushes me back down on the bed "Yes I did. Now, you should stay put for the day. There is no one else to stay with you so I have to do it" I am sure I could sense that he wasn't that frustrated though. "How long have I been unconscious?" I ask genuinely concerned. "Two days. You are lucky me and Jack were the ones who looked after you kitten. You managed to make an enemy and in here, that's not good." He explains in a monotone "Thank you Jeff but why even bother?" I honestly state "If you die, I'll be the one who takes credit for it" he replies with a chuckle and I groan, trying to push him away "Idiot!" I say annoyed.
We spend the next few hours, mostly in silence, except some small talk which ends soon after Jeff makes a sarcastic remark. Out of the blue, I see Jeff look down at me with a very serious expression "What's wrong?" I ask and before I manage to get an answer, I see an unnatural figure walking in. It didn't take an expert to know who he is.
My mind decides to completely freeze and I'm left in fearful silence. Faceless, ghostly white, with that suit and standing in an extreme height, I immediately knew it was Slenderman. 'Do not fret child' I widen my eyes as I hear what appears to be his voice, right in my head. Jeff is watching me carefully and with a slight hint of worry. "Where am I?" I waste no time and ask ahead 'I cannot tell you.' He replies simply. "I have to go home. My family, Jenny..." I face down as I think of all of them, their warm smiles and how lovely we all looked together. 'They are not your family Kathleen. Do not lie to yourself' he says in my head and it is as if time stops for a second "Wait what? What are you talking about Slendy?" Jeff asks bewildered. "He is right...My actual parents…I never met them." I answer, swallowing a sob. "I want to see them though! My real parents cowered when it came to me. All I have is my foster family!" I strongly defend my foster parents and look straight into Slenderman, staring at the spot where his eyes should have been. 'Do not jump into conclusions child. You will see your foster parents. You will visit them as soon as you are recovered but you will be accompanied' He explains and just when I thought that I could just leave, the word "accompanied" is stuck in my head, shattering my hopes.
EDITED CHAPTER! JUST ONE MORE CHAPTER AND THEN I WILL BE ABLE TO POST NEW CONTENT. THAT'S SO GREAT. GETTING TO READ THIS STORY AGAIN JUST FUELED MY CREATIVITY.
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