*Chapter 9: A Horrorland Tour*

After returning to the mansion, Slappy told his bride-to-be to stay at the mansion while he's going out to the park to meet some horrors and old friends. Sally was alone in the big mansion, except there are some maids around. Sally stood in the main lobby, looking around the area with her green eyes. How could a dummy like Slappy live in a huge place like this? Is he that important in the whole park? Sally turned to the main doors and she walked out of the mansion. She reached down the gates and push one of them open. She surprised that Slappy didn't lock the front gates.

'Right. He knows I can't escape this place. But I could try to avoid this wedding possibly.' Sally thought. She looked around for any creatures, making sure they are not in sight. She rushed down to the right side of the road. There must be a phone for her to use so she could contact her parents and brother. She must let them know she is alive and kidnapped. She made it to Werewolf Village and see a plaza with a werewolf statue. She hears growling around her, but there is nothing in sight. Sally stays strong in this situation. She jumped when she hears a howl around her.

"They must've smelt my scent." Sally said. "But, they can't be wandering around at a day like this, right?" She walked down the plaza, looking through the windows of each building. This place is empty, but she did see some humans around too, but they are families with small children. Sally feels so sorry for those who don't know that they can't leave this place. "There's gotta be a phone somewhere." Sally says to herself.

"No phones in this park." A voice said. Sally turned around and see a girl with dark hair with a red streak. She looks like she's around 15. Her eyes are yellow, her skin is a little dark, and she is wearing a black dress.

"Who are you?" Sally asked. The girl made a look at her.

"I'm a witch of this place. Name's Mona. You must be the dummy's pet."

"I'm not his pet! I'm not anything to him!" Sally said with a glare. "And if you are witch, do you know any spells? Like how to get out of here?" Mona chuckled at her.

"I'm still a beginner, kid. My aunt is teaching me, but she's always busy. She keeps avoiding the dangerous Monster Blood." She said. Sally grew pale. There's Monster Blood in this place too? What's next? "You should be afraid of it. That stuff will consume you." Mona continued. "Anyway, I can't help you. If I do, Slappy will have my head."

"Doesn't anyone around here leave this place?" Sally asked.

"Monsters like us, yes. Humans like you, no." Mona said, sitting next to the werewolf statue. "Since you are out here, good thing you are safe. The horrors and rest won't hurt you. Slappy puts a spell on that ring of yours. He knows how to keep things to himself." Sally looked down at the emerald ring. Least she will be unharmed, but she still doesn't want this life.

"Mona, I didn't ask for this." Sally said. "I don't belong here. I belong to my family. A human world." Mona stares at her in silent. Sally continued. "Look, I was adopted by the Carsons when I was little, and they treat me like real family. My brother loves me. They all love me. I couldn't ask for any more."

"...You're not...the only one." Mona said. Sally sat next to the young witch. "When my parents passed away, I...have to live with my crazy aunt and come here for the rest of my life. I was afraid at first, but everyone here treat me like I belong. A monster. I am free to leave the park, but I can't escape it for good." She let out a shaky sigh. She brushed her bangs back. "I feel so bad for the humans who come here. But, I did witness one family, The Morris Family, escaped us. Good for them." She said.

"So, you are not...happy here?" Sally asked. "I know the feeling since I found myself in the mansion."

"Not happy when humans are imprisoned here." Mona said. "Look, the point is...is that you can't leave. I really wish I could help you, but I can't." The girls hears howls in thin air. Mona stood up. She looks at Sally. "You better leave. I'll see you at the chapel tonight." The witch disappeared in the dark ally.

"Wait! Mona!" Sally called, but the witch is gone. "Great. I better get out of this village before I become lunch." She ran down the streets. She passes the female horror who is sweeping her store. The horror waved and said hello to her. Sally waved back while she ran.
She found a sign it points to. Vampire Village. "It's daylight. I should be more safer there." Sally said heading down the road where it leads to the next area. "Now I wish Mona was here with me. She could tell me about this place." She says to herself. She passes by a few horrors and some attractions. She notices The House of Mirrors, Bat Barn ahead, and a garden. Sally would not bother to visit one of those.

"Vell, hello voung lady." A Transylvania accent voice said, making Sally almost bump into a man. Or should she say, a vampire wearing a cloak to block the sunlight. The vampire lifted Sally's ring hand to see the ring. "Hmm. So, you are the dummy's bride, eh? You lucky girl." He said. Sally tried to pull her hand away, but the vampire got a good grip on her. "I vant to taste vour vlood." He told her. Sally struggles a bit as the vampire lowers to her wrist, but then, Sally pushes him away with great force, a bright light appeared when she pushed him. The vampire flew back and land on the ground. Sally stood there, her hands are shaking. Did that just happen? Did the power of the ring do that, or did...Sally do that herself? The power came from her hand.

"...How is that...possible?" Sally wondered.

After exploring the half of the theme park, Sally returned to the mansion. She is relieved that Slappy hasn't returned yet. She made it up to the master bedroom, close the door behind her, and she is thinking to herself. She found a dead rose in the black vase on the little table in the corner. She walked up towards it, looking at the dead rose. She wants to make sure if this magic didn't come from her. Sally touches the rose, and then it bloomed to life! The colors are red as blood. The rose is alive and the smell fills Sally's nostrils.

"Unbelievable..." Sally said. "It didn't come from the ring at all. I did this. But, how did I get this magic?"

"I can tell you how you got it, my dear." A shrill voice said in the room. Sally turned and gasped at the sight. There is a dummy, sitting on the bed, grinning away. He kinda looks like Slappy but...different. "Sally, my dear soon-to-be sister-in-law, how wonderful to meet you."

"...Who the heck are you?" Sally asked.

"Now that was rude."

"Sorry."

"Wally Wood's the name. But, call me Mr. Wood." The dummy replied.

"Uh, okay." Sally said. "Mr. Wood, what do you know about-"

"Your magic. It came from your ancestors." Mr. Wood said. "From 100s of years ago. Slappy and I were there."

"My ancestors?" Sally wondered. "Are they...magicians or something?"

"One of them from the beginning who created me, then Slappy." Mr. Wood said. He pointed at the box that is under the table. "See for yourself, Sally." The teen pulled the box out and open it and see old pictures that are in black and white. She picked up the one with Slappy, Mr. Wood, and a man wearing a magician's outfit. Then, there is a picture of that man with a little girl. "That man is Ronald. One of the greatest magicians of that decade. His magic passes on to his descendants. And you, Sally, are the last." Mr. Wood said. Sally's mouth opened a little in shock. Her head is spinning. She turned to the old dummy who is fading away all of a sudden. "Good luck on your nightmare wedding, Sally. If you still wish to escape it, use your magic very wisely. I do miss my brother..." He says. He is gone. Sally just stood there, frozen, confused. Is it true? Is she really the descendant of that great magician who created the evil dummies? Is that why Slappy needs Sally? Does he know about this?

"That's it. I found a way to get out of this mess." Sally said. "I'll stop Slappy myself by using magic to put him to sleep and send him off."

"You wish." A voice said. Sally gasped and turned to see Slappy standing on the table, facing her with his angry expression. "So, you found out the truth. But you can't escape me. Your magic won't work against me."

"Oh yeah?" Sally uses her hand to summon the magic, but she sees Slappy's eyes glow, and Sally fell back like she was being thrown by him. "Agghh..." Sally groaned, holding her stomach.

"You stupid girl. There's no defeating me. You are nothing like my papa. For years, you didn't know that you had his magic he passes on." Slappy said, walking towards her. "When I see your blood type, it really surprises me. I must have you as my bride." Sally tried to back away from him, but Slappy grabbed her by the throat with both hands. "In a few hours, we will be one. As husband and wife. You can't save yourself. No one will save you. I'm unstoppable now. You and I will rule this place, terrorize the humans, we'll get silly!"

"I won't let you harm the families who come here!" Sally said with a glare. Slappy choked her a bit.

"And I'll make sure you won't try to save them either! I can control you, my dear! You are my puppet!"