Hey guys! I meant to have this up towards the end of July, but my grandpa passed away suddenly and it took it's toll on my whole family. No worries though, I'm better now and am quite excited to finish this story soon. I've only got about a couple chapters left with this one and I intend to write a sequel that will follow NOES. I want to thank all you lovely people for sticking with me on this, especially DarknessTakesOver. I know you've been waiting for the Freddy we all know and love and I'm proud to announce that the next chapter will make up for it. I won't take up anymore of your time, so enjoy the chapter!

Freddy: It's about time I started acting like myself!

Me: I know and I hope I can write you in a darker way without going overboard.

Freddy: No pressure!

Me: -_-;

Sky's POV

Spring had come and gone. Our last batch of finals was far behind us and so was graduation. I was so happy that I had made it this far. I graduated with all my friends and went to their parties. My party was shared with my best friend, Susan. She had come up with the idea and I agreed since dad wasn't crazy about party planning, you know feminine thing. I thought it was only fair if the party was at my house since Susan took care of everything else. The house was jam packed with family and friends. We even had to move some of the guests out in the backyard, but the weather was nice so they couldn't complain. I decided to sit outside with some of my friends and chat about what their future plans were, since my future didn't look so bright.

When the party had died down a bit, Freddy, Loretta, and Katherine arrived. I went to them immediately and gave them all hugs.

"Congratulations Sky!" Freddy spoke up.

"Thank you and thanks for coming! I'm glad you could make it, you guys are like family to me."

"It was no problem Sky. Where's your father?" Loretta questioned.

"Oh, he's inside if you want to talk to him and help yourselves to as much food as you want. We have plenty!"

Loretta walked off with Katherine, while Freddy stayed behind to chat.

"How are you feeling sweetheart?"

"Today is a good day. I mean I have my not so good days, but I'm just glad nothing has acted up." I smiled.

"I hate what this disease is doing to you."

"I know and I hate what it's doing to you."

"Me?" Freddy looked puzzled.

"Yes, it's causing nothing but sadness and it's slowly eating away at you. I can see it in your eyes."

"Hey Sky come quick! You have to see this!" Susan gestured for me to come inside from the porch.

I nodded to Susan and turned back to Freddy. "Talk to you later?"

Freddy nodded.

Later that evening after all the guests have left and the house was cleaned up, I retired to my room. Freddy was there waiting for me.

"I was hoping you'd be here." I closed the door and shuffled over him.

"You look exhausted." Freddy pointed out.

"I am, scoot over." I lied down on the bed next to him, his arms bringing me in closer.

"You okay?" He rubbed soothing circles into my lower back.

"I know I said today was a good day, but it was also hard. I had to listen to all my friends talk about their future when I lack one," I started to tear up. "And then seeing you and what effect this is having on you too. It pains me to see you hurt."

By this time tears were rolling down my cheeks and onto Freddy's shirt.

"Sky, look at me," Freddy shifted so we had eye contact. "I love you and I always will. Nothing is going to change that. We're both in pain, but we're handling it together like we should be."

In that moment I thought my heart was singing. I knew from then on that I completely had Freddy's heart. I pressed my lips into his, holding onto him like I'd fly away if I'd let go. Freddy too had a good grip on me as if he'd let go. When we broke apart we were both gasping for air.

"Time may take us apart, but I will still love you. I promise." I whispered.

Freddy held me until I fell asleep that night, my selfish heart hoping he would stay the night so I could wake up next to him. It was one of the few things that brought joy to my life anymore other than spending lost time with dad. The last thing that I pictured in my mind before going to sleep was the place that I often dreamed of. The gazebo surrounded by white rose bushes and decorated with strands of white lights. It was the place where I first realized that I had feelings for Freddy. I would always hold that memory close to my heart.

Freddy's POV

Sky's deep breathing told me that she had fallen asleep. I didn't have the heart to leave her tonight so I stayed put and continued to hold her while she slept. The months that had passed had really taken a toll on poor Sky. She had lost a little weight from loss of appetite and her skin tone had gone pallid. Even if she wore makeup you could tell that she wasn't like she used to be. I shook my head from these depressing thoughts and concentrated on the greater good. She was still here with me after all and I know that she loves me and will continue to do so.

Despite the fact, I felt guilt tug at my heartstrings. I haven't told Sky of the gruesome dreams or the sudden urge to kill. I was afraid that it would shift from animals to humans soon and I couldn't bear the thought of telling Sky in her condition. For the second time that night I put an end to the negative cognitions and instead remembered the first time I had dreamt of Sky. She was a picture of what love should be. I decided that this is how I would always remember her when the time came for her to leave this Earth, but for tonight she was mine.

It was the sunlight that bore down on my face that woke me up from my slumber. I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes and squinted at the window to see that Sky had forgotten to close the curtains. I turned my head and rested it on Sky's shoulder.

"Sky it's morning, I need to go." I whispered.

There was no response, but I only assumed that the grad party had wiped her out.

"Sky wake up." I whispered, attempting to tickle her in the ribs but again nothing.

I lifted my head up from her shoulder and caressed her face with the hand I tried to tickle her with. "Sky…"

It was then that I realized that she wasn't breathing. Her chest wasn't rising up and down like it should've been, instead it was motionless. I slid my hand down to her pulse and lightly pressed my fingers on the spot. Instead of the usual light flutter it was still. My hand dropped along with my heart.

The shock that took over me was nothing I've ever experienced before in my life, not even when Hill died. I embraced Sky's lifeless body and sobbed as quietly as I could. She was gone and there was nothing I could do to bring her back. She must've passed away sometime near dawn since she was still a bit warm.

Before laying her back down, I whispered into her hair, "I love you."

It took all my will power to leave her there for her father to find as I climbed out the window and down the tree.

I couldn't go home to Loretta and Katherine like this, so I walked along the trail for about an hour before returning home. As I walked in the back door I was met with Loretta and Katherine eating breakfast.

"Where've you been?" Loretta asked.

"Took a walk this morning, it's beautiful outside." I pulled out a chair and sat at the table.

"No I mean last night. You weren't in bed."

"The power plant was shorthanded last night so I took a shift. I got home an hour ago and decided to take a walk."

Loretta was about to reply when the telephone started ringing. Pushing her chair back, Loretta stood up and went to the phone to answer. I fought to keep a straight face, knowing full well who it was.

"Krueger residence, Mike what's wrong?"

That's what I thought.

"Oh Mike I'm so sorry! Is there anything we could do? Alright, well just call if you need anything. Bye." Loretta placed the phone back on the hook.

"What's going on with Mike?" I struggled to break the silence.

Loretta slumped back into her chair with a look of sorrow before turning to Katherine. "Are you done with breakfast sweetie?"

Katherine nodded. "Yes mommy!"

"Would you mind playing outside for a bit while I talk to your father?"

"Can I water the flowers out back?"

"Yes, now run along."

Katherine hopped off of her chair and skipped to the back door. Loretta waited for the slam of the screen door before she continued.

"Um, Fred I don't how to tell you this." Tears glistened in Loretta's eyes.

For once in the longest time I grabbed her hand that was fidgeting with the table cloth and held it in mine for encouragement.

"Sky passed away early this morning."

The emotions that I had been having trouble holding back were finally unleashed. My expression turned from serious to grief in seconds as Loretta squeezed my hand in comfort.

I cleared my throat before asking, "Was she in any pain?"

"I don't think so dear, she died in her sleep."

I only nodded unable to speak any further.

"What should we tell Katherine? She'll be heartbroken." Loretta wiped a few stray tears away.

"I think we all are right now Loretta." I let go of her hand and stood up to leave the room.

It was Sunday, the day of Sky's funeral. We of course attended to pay our respects to both her and Mike, but last minute I didn't have the heart to see Sky lying in a coffin so I stood a good distance away from the crowd of people that surrounded her. Loretta gave me a questioning look before carrying Katherine to the others to say goodbye to her.

I leaned against the tree with my hands inside my pockets as the funeral started up. I didn't really pay attention to the funeral as much as I wanted to. I kept gazing off into the horizon, imagining that this was all a dream and that Sky was there by my side.

A hand on my shoulder snapped me out of my reverie and my eyes widened in shock when I turned to see who it was.

"Sky!" I breathed out.

But just like that, her image faded along with the little happiness that I felt when I saw her.

"Wait, don't go!" I shouted.

"Freddy," Loretta's voice penetrated the air. "What's going on?"

"Nothing, I just thought I saw someone I knew." I rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly.

"Oh, are you sure you don't want to say goodbye? They're about to lower the casket."

"I'll be only a few minutes." I sighed.

"We'll be waiting in the car." Loretta led Katherine by the hand in the direction where our car was parked.

Strolling towards the tent they set up to keep away the glaring sun on those who mourned for Sky, I felt my heart grow heavier with each step. Thankfully, the casket had been closed to shield my eyes from looking upon Sky's corpse. I set both hands on the cream colored casket and leaned down until my forehead rested on it.

"What am I supposed to do now Sky, hmm?" I whispered, knowing that my question fell on deaf ears.

I closed my eyes and an image of the glove that I had made flashed before me, the blades were dripping with blood while ear piercing screams rang through the air.

Kill!

"I can't!" I said into the coffin.

You can and you will!

"Just leave me alone!" I sobbed.

I prepared myself for the voice to speak to me again, but was graced with silence. I mentally sighed and stood erect. Before I departed from Sky's casket, I whispered my farewell to her and left.

Hope you liked it! Press the pretty button, you know you want to!

~ThePurpleness