Author's Note: Hi everyone! Sorry for the extremely slow update, I have been so busy with school work...anyways in this chapter Alex and Joshua must choose between staying in the church or facing the danger of the otherworld....and also I will be addressing the most monsters by their real names. PLEASE REVIEW disclaimer: I do not own any of the Silent Hill's
Alex looked back at judge Holloway, then at the wooden door leading out to the otherworld.
The older Shepherd grabbed Joshua's hand tightly and ran out of the Order's Church.
It was very hard for Alex to tell where the two were running too, but he was too afraid to slow down in case something tried to attack them.
There were hardly any buildings to hide in; just large sheets of metal that were bent and rusted.
Josh looked around in fear at the endless crimson stained darkness.
"Alex, where are we going to go!"
Before Alex could respond he was knocked to the metal floor by a feral.
The skinless looking creature began snapping frantically in Alex's face.
The older brunette tried to blindly reach for the fire axe he had dropped during the attack.
Josh then quickly picked up the axe, and raised it slightly above it head, ready to strike.
'BANG!'
The feral was blown to Alex's right, as blood sprayed lightly on Alex.
The older Shepherd threw the vial creature off him, and then slowly stood.
"Whose gunshot was that?" Alex asked while looking around.
Joshua handed the fire axe back to Alex. "I'm not sure."
Alex ruffled Joshua hair playfully, almost as if he was silently thanking the younger Shepherd.
"What are two young boy's doing alone in this hell hole?" A mysterious man said gruffly, as he stepped out the darkness.
The man was around mid fifty's, and had a thick brown beard.
The man smiled. "You guys really should be more careful round here...these monster's tend to gang up on prey."
Alex smiled. "I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the help, by the way."
"No problem boy's."
"My names Travis." The older man said while shaking Alex's hand.
"I'm Alex, and this is my brother Joshua."
"Nice to meet you both." Travis said while the three began quickly walking.
From what Alex could tell, Travis had been in this 'otherworld' more than once; he seemed to know where he was going and how to avoid monster attacks like a pro.
Joshua clutched tightly onto Alex's side in fear, being only 9 years old, this whole place was worse than any nightmare.
"This is the best place to hide." Travis exclaimed while looking at the rusted building, that was apparently an antique shop.
Joshua looked at the building, then at Travis. "What's so special about this place?"
Travis smirked. "Last I was 'here', this store kept me relatively safe."
The two brothers' said nothing while following Travis into the small store.
Inside were just a rusted mirror, a few dirty boxes, and some unidentifiable objects.
"I don't understand...how does all this happen?" Alex asked.
Travis thought for a moment before answering. "It's the Order's fault all of this is happening. Them and their crazy rituals!"
"When will it go back to normal again?" Joshua asked timidly.
Travis looked down at the frightened little boy, who was holding onto Alex like his life depended on it.
"It really depends...sometimes it changes back quickly, other times it takes longer."
Joshua frowned at Travis' comment.
Alex smiled at Joshua.
"Don't worry buddy, its gunna be okay now, Travis knows what he's doing."
Travis laughed.
"Only coz I've been here enough bloody time's."
The three sat quietly on the rusted metal floor, waiting for the crimson stained hell to change back to normal.
Joshua leaned his head against the older Shepherd's shoulder.
The three watched in fascination as the red on the ceiling began to fall like clumps of white rain, landing lightly on the floor, restoring the original white tile.
"Bout time!" Travis stated in annoyance as the world changed back to normal.
Joshua sighed in relief as the nightmarish world went away.
The three stood slowly, and then began exiting the Antique store.
Alex looked around at the eerie town.
"Hey Travis, what's the best way to get back to Shepherd's Glen?"
Joshua looked at Alex in surprise.
"Alex, why do you want to back there!"
"Because Josh, I'm going to pack some of our clothes and then take you some place safe."
"The only fast way to get back there I can think of, is by driving...I can drive you both there in my truck if you would like." Travis intervened.
"If it's not too much trouble..." Alex said.
"Nah its fine, I was supposed to be on my way to Braham's anyway." Travis confirmed while walking down the cracked road.
"Alex, we can't just leave! What about Mom and Dad?" Joshua pressed.
Alex scowled. "Josh, they will be fine on their own...besides if they get worried about you, they can always call my cell phone."
That seemed to make Josh feel a little bit better.
"Okay...but where will we go?"
Alex thought for a moment.
"I'm not sure yet, josh...but it will be far away from Shepherd's Glen."
"Alright boys, my Truck is around the corner." Travis said while fumbling in his pocket for his key's.
Joshua's face lit up in amazement at the beastly vehicle.
"Wow, your Truck is awesome!"
When the three were finally strapped up in the Truck, Travis then placed the key in the ignition, and started the Truck.
The large Truck rumbled to life, and then began driving back through the entrance of Silent Hill.
"So how come you were in Silent Hill anyway?" Alex asked while enjoying the passing view.
"Well, as stupid as it sounds, I taking the usual short cut past the Silent Hill turn off, then a guy in a weird mining suit jumped out onto the road. When I got out my Truck to go see what was the matter with him, his buddies jumped me." Travis replied with a laugh.
Alex was surprised at Travis' humour to the situation. The older man seemed as though he was used to the strange things that happen in Silent Hill.
The rest of the drive to Shepherds Glen was rather quite. Alex knew they were extremely close when they drove past the sign that read:
'Welcome to Shepherd's Glen'
"So is this your home town?" Travis asked
Alex nodded. "Yeah."
"Where would you like me to drop you two off at?"
Alex gave a small smile. "Here's fine."
"Thanks heaps for you help Travis." Alex said while helping Josh out of the Truck.
"No problem Alex. Good luck" Travis smiled.
"You too." Alex replied kindly.
Joshua waved to Travis as he drove back through the entrance to Shepherd's Glen.
The two Brothers began walking through the deserted town, in search of their home.
When they arrived, Alex slowly walked in first, making sure no monster's or crazy Order member's where inside.
Both Alex and Joshua quickly ran up the creaky stairs to their bedroom.
Alex opened the door, and then walked over to the wooden dresser, grabbing a bundle of T-shirts and pants.
Joshua just stood back, observing Alex as he quickly rushed around the shared room, grabbing clothes and other objects.
"Alex..." Joshua said timidly.
"Yes Josh." Alex said absently.
"Can I take Robbie with us?"
Alex smiled. "Of course you can take Robbie."
The older Shepherd stuffed the large pile of clothes into a large backpack, and then grunted in annoyance when he couldn't do up the zipper.
Joshua walked over and helped Alex squish the clothes into the bag.
Alex grinned in success as the zip finally closed.
"Okay...is there anything else we need to take with us?" Alex asked while sliding his arm through one of the straps on the backpack.
Joshua looked around the room, and then pointed at the bathroom.
"Toothbrushes?"
Alex jogged into the bathroom, and then rushed back into the bedroom while stuffing the toothbrushes into the small front pocket of the back pack.
"What about toothpaste?" Joshua asked.
"There's no more room in the bag...besides we can buy some more when we leave." Alex stated while walking over to the bunk beds.
Alex lifted up the pillow on the top bunk, and then grabbed the small black wallet from underneath it.
"This should be enough money to last a little while..." Alex exclaimed while placing the wallet in the back pocket of his jeans.
"How are we going to go anywhere?" Joshua asked while following Alex back down the stairs and into the lounge.
Alex walked into the kitchen, and grabbed a pair of car keys from a small hook on the wall.
"We will drive in Mom's car." Alex said while exiting the house.
The two boys stood idly as the garage door slowly opened.
When it had fully opened Alex and Josh walked inside the garage, and unlocked the silver car.
Joshua sat in the front passenger seat, while clutching his Robbie doll close to his chest.
Alex placed the backpack in the back passenger seats.
The older brunette then sat in driver seat, and started the car.
"Where are we going to go?" Joshua asked curiously while fastening his seat belt.
"First we will stop off at Braham's."
"But isn't that close to Shepherd's Glen?" Joshua asked.
"It's take about half an hour to get there, but once we arrive we can rest a little and then go some place further."
"Alex. Are those crazy cult people going to come after us?"
"I won't let them find us." Alex stated
"But what if-"
"Josh, just trust me...I will do everything in my power to make sure you stay safe." Alex reassured.
Joshua looked at Alex; who was watching the road intently.
"Thanks Alex."
Author's Note: Alright, that's all for chapter 9! So now the brothers are on their way out of Shepherd's glen. In chapter 10 the brother's will arrive in Braham's...will they be able to escape the horrors of the 'otherworld' or will it keep following them along with the order? I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! before I finish this off completely I just wanted to say thanks to all the fan's of this story. PLEASE REVIEW!
