Even on Easy Mode, he was having some difficulties with Granny. As she seemed to know just where Kyle was at any moment. And was around the corner quicker than he expected her to be. But he was quickly getting better at the game. Getting most of the locks off by day three. Soon as he got to a hiding place, Andy suggested,"Try going into the basement for some of the stuff."

"Sometimes there's stuff down there.",he added. Carefully watching the screen without getting too close to the older teen. Not wanting to make him uncomfortable as he played. It was pretty solid advice in his opinion. And he tried carefully to get to the basement as he was suggested. When he got there, he stayed still for a moment. Trying to gauge where Granny was. And figured she probably all the way upstairs, so he could easily search the basement. Doing it as quickly as he possibly could. Only finding a few things that weren't needed. Finally getting something useful in the garage portion of the game. Which was strangely a weapon's key. Glancing over at Andy, he asked,"Is that something useful?"

"Yeah, dude. It's a key to the crossbow and tranquilizers.",Andy answered. There had been something that he'd seen needing a key. That was good. Now, he had something to use to unlock it and get whatever the weapon was. Kyle carefully moved in game to that part of the house again. Unlocking the weapon as quickly as possible. Making noises so Granny came. When she did, Kyle quickly shot her with the tranq dart. When she was out, Chucky asked,"Can we play now?"

Kyle paused the game as he peered over the cellphone screen. Andy turned his head to look down at Chucky as well. Both boys then glanced at each other. Neither really wanting to play whatever game that the Buddi wanted. But both somewhat realized it was probably boring watching two people play a game. Especially, when you couldn't play it. With a sigh, Kyle turned off the game. Then smiled politely as he answered,"Sure, Chuck. We can play a game."

"What game do you want to play?",Andy questioned. Hoping it would be something simple the three of them could play. Giving a slight frown when Chucky suggested,"I was hoping we could play 'Truth or Dare'. Like we did with Glenda."

"I dunno if Kyle would want to play that, Chucky.",Andy stated. Playing with three people wasn't all that fun. Also, he doubted that the older teen would find it all that much fun. Putting this aside, he turned to Kyle. Then he asked,"Do you want to, Kyle?"

"Yeah, that's cool. I don't mind playing it.",Kyle answered. It wasn't his favorite game but if it kept Chucky calm, he was all for it. He noticed that the doll had started grinning when he had said that. But he ignored it. Not caring that he looked kind of adorable when he smiled. Chucky wasn't nearly as sweet as Tommy when he grinned. Shoving that thought aside, Kyle asked,"Okay, Chuck. Truth or Dare?"

"Truth.",Chucky stated. A bold grin on his face as he looked the older teen in the eye. Kyle thought for a minute about what to ask. Then he questioned,"If you could be a human being like me and Andy, would you be?"

"Yes, I would.",Chucky answered. He mostly wanted to be human to be more like Andy. And just to be able to taste like him too. As he'd wondered what that sensation would be like. Turning his head to Andy, he asked,"Truth or Dare?"

"Dare, Chucky.",Andy answered. Grinning down at Chucky in a way that made him grin as well. It'd been a while since he'd seen it. Putting that to the side, the Buddi said,"I dare you to chug your soda in under a minute."

That made Kyle raise an eyebrow as he stared at the doll. As that was probably the most tame thing he'd pictured the Buddi suggesting. And possibly the least dangerous as well. Sort of weird too. Ignoring that, he watched the younger teen open his soda. Then chugged it as quickly as he possibly could. Watching Chucky time how long he was taking to do so. When he was finished, the Buddi stated his time. It took Andy under forty seconds to finish his soda. Letting out the loudest belch he'd ever heard from the younger teen ever. Kyle laughed as he patted him on the back. His grin staying as Andy asked,"Truth or Dare, Kyle?"

"Truth, little dude.",Kyle answered. Laughing as Andy let out another burp instead of what he meant to say. Not stopping when he rolled his eyes at the older teen. Shoving him slightly, Andy said,"Dude, it wasn't that funny. Stop it."

"It was kind of funny, little dude.",Kyle said. But he did manage to stop laughing when Andy gave him another shove. Still grinning at him as Andy continued to think of a decent question to ask him. Then a small grin came on his face as he asked,"If you could be a Buddi, would you become one?"

That made him raise an eyebrow as he stared at the younger teen. If he could be a Buddi like Tommy or Chucky? It would be kind of cool to have powers like the Buddis' did. But being that small and needing to be charged every so often? Not so much. Kyle shook his head as he answered,"Nah, I don't think I'd like being a Buddi."

"It's just too much work.",he added. Noticing that Chucky had gained this thoughtful look on his face. Then he nodded his head slightly as if he agreed with Kyle's words. Part of him guessed that he somewhat agreed with the older teen. Then he asked,"Truth or Dare, Chuck?"

"Dare.",Chucky answered. Giving a small grin as he stared up at Kyle, clasping his hands together as well. It was slightly unnerving. Shoving that to the side, he stated,"I dare you try to do a handstand for five minutes."

Which the Buddi immediately tried to comply with. Finding it to be slightly difficult as he almost fell over once. Soon as he was stable enough, Andy set a timer for him. The pair watching him as he did Kyle's dare. Kyle wondered how easy it was for the Buddi or if it caused him any pain or not. Then immediately realizing how silly that sounded. As he doubted the Buddi had to worry about the blood going to his head or anything like that. It was just something that happened human beings. Though, it did look like it caused the Buddi some discomfort. Since it wasn't easy for him to stand on his hands. He raised an eyebrow as Chucky stared at him during it. The look on his face wasn't easily discernible as he was upside down. It seemed like a very forced smile, but he wasn't entirely sure. Before he could properly question it, the timer on Andy's phone went off. Chucky carefully went right side up then turned to Andy. Tilting his head to the side, he asked,"Truth or Dare, Andy?"

"Truth.",Andy answered. That caused the Buddi to pause for a moment. His little trademark grin dropping from his face. Pressing a little hand to his chin as he seemed to be deep in thought. Soon as he seemed to think of something, he asked,"Would you be a Buddi if you had the chance to be?"

"I suppose so. It'd be kind of cool to be able to control technology.",Andy answered. It sounded pretty cool. But still, being that tiny would kind of suck. So would having to do whatever the Hell anyone asked of you. Shoving those thoughts aside, Kyle watched as Andy asked,"Truth or Dare, Kyle?"

"Hmm...dare.",Kyle answered. Doubting that Andy would come up with anything too extreme. The younger teen took a few seconds to think about it. Then he said,"I dare you to try and lick your elbow."

Okay, that was more tame than he thought it was going to be. And a whole lot easier too. Kyle nodded his head as he brought his arm up. Bending it then sticking out his tongue to try. It took a bit more effort than he thought as he stretched his tongue out. Narrowed his eyes slightly as he finally managed the dare. Looking over at Andy as he grinned at him. The younger teen rolled his eyes as he sat back on Kyle's bed. Both glanced over at Chucky as he asked,"Can we play another game now?"

"Sure, Chuck. What kind of game do you wanna play?",Kyle questioned. Figuring the Buddi wanted to play another simple game. One that hopefully wouldn't require him getting off the bed. Chucky toyed with his overalls as he tried to think of what they could play. Then he answered,"I think we should play Clue."

"Sounds cool to me.",Kyle stated. Though he wondered why Chucky wanted to replay another game he'd played already. Not voicing that, he asked,"Is the game upstairs or downstairs?"

"I think we left it somewhere downstairs. Andy, can you go get it?",Chucky asked. Giving the younger teen puppy dog eyes as he did so. Andy sighed as he nodded his head. Taking his phone back from Kyle before heading out of his room. Soon as the Buddi was sure Andy was downstairs, he turned to Kyle. Then he asked,"Kyle, why do you keep avoiding me?"

"You're joking, right? What you did to me a couple of days ago is why I'm avoiding you.",Kyle answered. It was painfully obvious from his point of view. How could the Buddi not realize that was the reason he was avoiding him. Raising an eyebrow as he stared Chucky in the eye. Chucky tilted his head to the side with a confused look on his face. Almost as if he hadn't fully realized that was the reason. His hands clasped together as he nodded his head slightly. Then he muttered,"I didn't know that I had harmed you that much, Kyle."

"You did. You made me feel dirty and just...",Kyle trailed off. Shoving his palms over his eyes as he struggled to not cry. It wasn't something that he thought he'd have to teach the Buddi. Or explain to him why it was wrong. As he thought that Chucky already knew what he had done was wrong. And that he'd hurt him on more than one level. His body tensed as he felt something climb up onto his bed. Not needing to look down to see that it was Chucky. Who was trying his hardest to comfort the older teen. In a soft voice, he said,"I'm sorry, Kyle. I really am. But I wasn't trying to make you feel like this about yourself."

"I just wanted a little power over you is all...",he added. The Buddi definitely had gotten that. And now he was going to have to deal with the consequences of his actions. Kyle pulled his hands away from his face as he glared at Chucky. Gripping his shoulders to push him away slightly. Looking him in the eye, Kyle said,"Your little power trip hurt me, Chucky. I didn't want any of what you did and you wouldn't stop."

"I know...and I want to make it up to you. Make you feel better.",Chucky stated. Giving him a slight pout as he stared at him. Make him feel better? What in the world could he do to make him feel better? Without doing more the same? Kyle raised an eyebrow as he asked,"Oh? And how in the Hell do you plan on making me feel better, Chuck?"

"...letting you have power over me?",the Buddi offered. His expression was hopeful as he stared into the older teen's eyes. Giving him a nervous grin as well. That made him raise an eyebrow as he let go of Chucky's shoulders. Power over him? Like before? He shook his head as he answered,"I'd really rather not do that, Chuck. That kind of thing makes me highly uncomfortable."

"Than what would you want me to do, Kyle?",Chucky asked. Looking slightly desperate as he tried to think of another idea. Unsure of what else Kyle could possibly want from him. He'd do anything to make it up to him. Just anything to make him be friends again. Kyle answered,"Well, me being in control of you isn't going to work."

"I just...I just...I want a real apology from you.",he added. Just one apology that sounded a little sincere. Anything to show that he realized what he did was wrong. And why what he had done really hurt Kyle. While he stared into the Buddi's eyes, he chewed on his bottom lip. Neither noticing that Andy was waiting in the doorway. Watching the both of them as he debated on speaking up or not. Instead, he just stayed quiet as he listened to their conversation. Unsure of what exactly Chucky had to apologize for. Or how bad it really was. The Buddi sighed as he said,"I'm sorry, Kyle. For hurting you the way I had and making you feel so powerless."

"It wasn't right and I won't ever do it again.",he added. Looking up at Kyle as he clasped his hands together again. Ringing them as he stared into the older teen's eyes. Kyle stared at him as he gave a soft sigh. Then he smiled as he said,"I accept your apology, Chuck."

Andy cleared his throat as he came into Kyle's room. Holding up the Clue game board as he came in. Not giving any indication that he heard any part of the conversation. Instead, he seemed to act like nothing was wrong. Setting the game board down on Kyle's bed, he asked,"Who do you guys wanna be?"

"I'd like to be Homer.",the older teen answered. Taking the character out of the box and setting him on the board. While Chucky just grabbed Lisa and set her on the board. When both of them were done, Andy grabbed Marge. Setting her on the board as they started up their game. Not questioning what he had walked in on. Nor acting like he had even heard anything at all. Making Kyle slightly nervous he'd ask about it later. And he wasn't sure how he'd answer any of the younger teen's questions. But he figured he'd cross that bridge when they came to it. A little while later, Chucky had figured out who was the killer. The three of them considered playing another round, when Andy checked the time. Yawning slightly as he realized it was ten-thirty PM. Putting the game back into its box, he said,"Alright, Chucky. It's time for bed."

"Can I hang out with Kyle for a little while, Andy?",Chucky asked. Making Kyle tense slightly as he subtly shook his head at Andy. Telling him without having to speak that he didn't want that. Andy caught that look as he answered,"No, Chucky. We gotta let Kyle have some alone time."

"Maybe tomorrow night, okay?",Andy questioned. Putting the game under his left armpit before reaching for Chucky's hand. Gently taking it as he got him off of Kyle's bed. The Buddi pouted a little before agreeing with him. Both of them leaving the room as Andy told Kyle goodnight. Kyle repeating it back to him. Grateful the younger teen shut his door behind him. Leaving the older teen to relax on his bed as he debated whether to go to bed or not. Or to just continue writing his Knight and Prince story. Feeling way too wired to fall asleep as he got his journal out. Then his pencil. Opening to the third chapter, he started writing again. Chewing his bottom lip as he tried to think of what they could both do in the newest chapter. As they had met a horrible cyclops that tried to eat the Knight. Only stopping when the Prince stabbed him in the skull with the Knight's ax. While he worked on the story, he sighed as he heard a soft knocking at the door. Looking over at it, he asked,"Yes? Who is it?"

"It's me, Andy. Can I come in?",the younger teen questioned. Answering that he could, he put his pencil in his journal. Setting it down on his bed as Andy came into the room. Chucky strangely not following him as he walked up to the bed. Sitting next to Kyle, Andy asked,"Why did Chucky have to apologize to you for? Did he hurt you?"

"...he did. But he promised that he won't hurt me like that again.",Kyle assured. Gently gripping Andy's hands in his own. Squeezing them reassuringly as he added,"I'm perfectly fine, Andy. I promise."

"If you say so, Kyle. But if he's done something terrible, tell me.",Andy stated. Glaring at the older teen's door way briefly before looking into his eyes. Trying to keep his expression calm as he continued,"I know how to deal with him."

"I do too. And believe me, I can handle whatever he throws at me.",Kyle said. Letting go of Andy's hands as he pondered what the younger teen meant. Worried that he meant something bad or worse. With a slight frown, he asked,"Just how did you handle Chucky in the past...I mean when he did something wrong or hurt you?"

"...it wasn't a good idea. But it was the only one that I had at the time.",the younger teen began. Then told him how he had put Chucky in the closet. That he'd done that more than once. And that he hadn't properly explained to Chucky why violence wasn't okay. Or that injuring people was wrong. Andy toyed with his nails as he stared at the floor. Knowing full well that Kyle wouldn't approve of what he had done to Chucky in the past. But he hadn't known any other way to discipline him. Or even thought of teaching the Buddi a lesson. He felt surprised when Kyle hadn't started yelling at him or telling him to leave his room. Looking up at the older teen, he said,"I wish I could take it back. Then maybe things wouldn't have gone the way they did."

"But I can't. And it's my fault that it happened.",he added. The older teen gave a soft sigh as he grabbed Andy's shoulders. Kyle sighed as he said,"None of that was your fault, Andy. Yes, you shouldn't have done what you did to Chucky."

"But you had no way of knowing that he'd hurt others like that.",he added. Trying his best to help soothe the younger teen's feelings. Pulling him into a hug as he continued,"You're not guilty of his crimes and you'll never be. So stop blaming yourself for things that are clearly not your fault. Okay?"

"...okay...",Andy mumbled. Having tensed up at first during the hug then relaxed into Kyle's grip. Patting his friend's back as he pressed his forehead into his shoulder. It felt nice being comforted like this. Almost like when his Dad was...he pushed those thoughts aside as he stared at Kyle. Then he said,"I'm sorry for interrupting whatever you were doin', dude. You have a goodnight okay?"

"G'night, little dude. Pleasant dreams.",Kyle stated. Letting go of the younger teen with a small smile on his face. Watching the younger teen leave his room as quickly as he came in. There was no way in Hell Andy was at fault for Chucky's actions. Nor would he ever be. Part of him wondered what the Buddi had done when he lived with Andy before. Whether or not he'd been hurting him back. As he doubted that Andy was the only one who did something wrong. Putting his journal on his dresser, he mumbled,"C'mon, Andy. You can't shoulder the blame for everything that Chucky does bad."

"You gotta let the little dweeb take some responsibility.",he said to himself. Wishing he'd also told that to Andy. Making a mental note to do that when it wasn't so late at night. As he sat on his bed, he also thought of Tommy. Whether or not the other Buddi could forgive Chucky for what he did or not. And realizing that he couldn't force him to. Since that would get them absolutely no where. It would also make it difficult to exist in the house for a while. Especially, if they couldn't afford to move out. Living with two pissed off Buddis with equal abilities would be...uncomfortable. He added it to his mental list as he laid on his back on his bed. Staring up at the ceiling as he chewed his bottom lip. Moments later, he found himself drifting off to sleep. Pinching his wrist to keep himself awake as he continued to stare up at the ceiling. Not trusting that Chucky wouldn't break into his room and hurt him.

Sometime later, Kyle found himself waking up with the lights still on. Making him groan slightly as he slowly sat up. Checking his room visually to make sure that there wasn't a Buddi in his room. When he was absolutely sure there wasn't, he carefully got up. Set his crutches on his bed temporarily to get his pajamas out. Quickly undressing and redressing before grabbing his crutches again. Heading to the bathroom to brush his teeth. Briefly stopping at the stairs to call down to Karen. Telling her goodnight. Then continuing onto the bathroom to brush his teeth. When he was done, he headed back to his room. Yawning as he got into his bedroom. Still anticipating seeing Chucky in his room.

Feeling relieved when he hadn't found the little monster there. He quickly turned off his light before heading to his bed. Setting his crutches against the dresser before slipping under the covers. Pulling them up over his head as he gave a soft groan.

A little while later, he heard a soft humming noise. One that sounded very...familiar. Like Tommy's humming when he was absentmindedly doing something. Or...or...sitting upright in bed, he glanced around his room again. Feeling very unsafe as he tried to pinpoint where exactly the humming was coming from. Heart practically trying to escape his chest as he listened carefully. For a few minutes, he couldn't guess where it was from. As his own heartbeat was making it extremely difficult. When he could locate the noise, he breathed a sigh of relief. It sounded like the humming noises were coming from his sister's bedroom. And he guessed that it was probably just Tommy getting Glenda a glass of water. Nothing more and nothing less. Doing his best to lower his heart rate, he laid back on his bed. Closing his eyes as he tried to fall back asleep.

When he finally managed, he dreamed of Chucky. The Buddi was following him through the house as he tried to run away. A huge bloodied knife in his hand as he ran after the older teen. Pleading with him to stop running and that he just wanted to play. That he wouldn't hurt him if he stopped. Kyle's dream self ignored this as he continued to run away. Not believing in the slightest bit that the Buddi wouldn't hurt him. As he'd witnessed him committing murder not that long ago. Running as quickly as he possibly could in the old apartment building. When they reached a dead end, his dream self tried to look for an escape. Any way out of there without being stabbed. Feeling his heart rate pick up as the bloodied Buddi advanced on him. Anger clear in his eyes as he raised the knife up. Slowly walking up to the trapped teen as he said,"Oh, Kyle. You don't understand that I'm not going to hurt you. I neverwanted to hurt you."

"They were just in the way, Sweet Boy.",he added. Red eyes glowing as he slowly grinned at him. Taking a few more steps towards Kyle. Causing the older teen to take a step back. Right until his back hit the wall. As the Buddi advanced, he started growing taller and taller. Looking less like a child's toy as he neared Kyle. When he was within a foot of him, he'd grown to nearly Kyle's height. The creepy grin growing on his face as he suddenly lunged at him. Pinning Kyle to the wall with his right forearm. Left hand pressing the knife against his neck. Leaning in closer, he continued,"I'd kill everythingjust to keep you and Andy to myself."

"You're my best friends. And you're always going to be.",Chucky whispered. Staring into Kyle's eyes with a loving expression. Leaning forward, he planted a kiss on Kyle's lips. Hard enough that it nearly stole his breath. Despite how much Kyle wanted to struggle, his dream self didn't. Instead, he just let the kiss happen. Let Chucky kiss him as deeply as he wanted before pulling away from the older teen. Putting his knife in his back pocket, he grabbed Kyle's upper thighs tight. Wrapping them around his waist as he pinned his stomach against Kyle's. Keeping him there with his weight as he gently gripped the sides of Kyle's face. Leaning forward again to press another kiss to his lips.

Kyle opened his eyes quickly as he sat up in bed. Holding his hand over his mouth as he stared around the room. Not hearing or seeing anything out of the ordinary. Nothing looked the slightest bit out of place as he scanned his room. Feeling his heart leap into his throat as he stared at the edge of his bed. Carefully gripping the blankets before leaning over slowly. Setting a hand on the floor to steady himself as he peeked under it. Only to find...nothing. There was nothing there. Just like there had been nothing there before. Making him roll his eyes as he started pushing himself back into his bed. Pulling the blankets back over him as he mumbled,"It was just a dream, Kyle. Not every dream about him kissing you is him actually kissing you in real life."

"Take a chill pill, dude.",he added. Scolding himself for being such a baby. While he tried to drift off to sleep, he heard his door open. Causing him to sit up in bed as he stared at it. Noticing that a redhead was peeking in. When the Buddi spotted him, he quickly came into the room. Softly shutting the door behind him. Making his own eyes glow brighter as he asked,"Babe? Are you alright?"

"I heard you making weird noises in your sleep from Glenda's room.",Tommy added. Walking up to the bed, he stared Kyle in the eye. Concern plain as day on his little face. Kyle felt his face grow red as he nodded his head. Leaning forward, he whispered,"Yeah, I'm fine. Just had a bad dream is all. I didn't mean to scare you or Glenda."

"Do you need us in here with you?",Tommy asked. As much as he would have loved having either of them in his room, he felt he shouldn't. He was worried that he'd have another nightmare and his little sister would hear it. So he shook his head as he answered,"No, Sweets. I'd really rather not accidentally wake up Glenda, again. I'll be fine by myself."

"You go back to your shared room and I'll see you in the morning.",Kyle added. Carefully, he leaned forward and planted a kiss on the doll's lips. Smiling slightly when the Buddi kissed him back. Gently gripping the sides of his face as he did so. In a soft voice, he said,"Alright, Babe. If you say so. Have pleasant dreams."

"G'night, Sweets.",Kyle murmured. Pulling himself way from his Buddi as he laid back down. Letting him tuck him in before he left the room. Feeling bad that he had woken up his little sister over his dumb nightmare. And thinking of ways to make it up to her. As he laid in bed, he tried to relax and fall back asleep. His tired mind only coming up with her favorite breakfast as he slowly drifted off to dreamless sleep.

That morning, Kyle woke up to two little hands shaking him. Opening one of his eyes to see Glenda and Tommy near him. Both of them giving him big smiles as he started getting up. While he yawned, Glenda asked,"You sleep okay, Kyle?"

"Yeah, Sweets. I slept fine. Thanks to Tommy tucking me in last night.",Kyle answered. Quickly glancing at the Buddi for assurance that it was him. Feeling nearly overwhelmed with relief when the Buddi nodded his head slightly. Patting the older teen's thigh as he thanked him. Getting him his crutches before the trio headed downstairs to the kitchen. Where Andy, Chucky, and Karen were already there. Karen making what looked to be chocolate chip pancakes. Not Glenda's favorite. In fact they were Kyle's favorite breakfast food. It struck him as weird but he said nothing as he headed over to the table. Andy's Mom briefly acknowledging them as she flipped three pancakes. Setting them on a plate next to her before asking how many they wanted. Kyle only wanting two while Glenda wanted four. As they sat together, Chucky got up to take Kyle's crutches. Tommy doing it instead as he gave the other Buddi a nasty glare. Not wanting him too close to his boy.

While he set them against the wall, Kyle stated,"G'morning, Chuck."

"Good morning, Kyle. Were you having a bad dream last night?",Chucky asked. Staring up at him with a concerned look on his face. He glanced around at everyone else to gauge their reactions. Realizing that everyone could hear him react to his nightmare. And it being the reason that Karen was making his favorite dish at all. Feeling his face grow red as he answered,"Yeah...I didn't mean to disturb you guys. I'm sorry if I woke up Andy."

"You didn't. Chucky did when he asked if he could check up on you.",Andy explained. He also said that he didn't let the Buddi out of his room. And that the older teen was probably fine. If he wasn't, he would've called out for help a while ago. Karen carefully set out his pancakes as she said,"Maybe you should lay off the horror movies for a while. Just in case."

"They might be the reason why you got the nightmare.",she added. Part of him expected that. But he knew it wasn't true. Instead of arguing this, he nodded his head at Karen's words. Promising that he'd cut back on the horror movies. Pleasing the older woman as she set out food for everyone else. Taking her place next to Andy at the table. While they ate in silence, Kyle felt Tommy's hand on his thigh. Gently squeezing it as he glared at Chucky. Causing the older teen to mentally sigh as he reached down to pat his hand reassuringly. Taking note to tell the doll everything that happened after breakfast. Not just the nightmare he had. But the fact that Chucky apologized and promised to never hurt him again. Hoping that his Buddi would find this acceptable. As he wasn't in the mood to watch the two Buddis' fight each other.