Chapter 7

Squidward was scared and alone. Everything was nothing, but darkness around him. Squidward felt small being around nothing, but darkness. He didn't like it. Why was he afraid of this darkness? He wasn't afraid of the dark. Yes, he had claustrophobia, but, this was wide open space. Squidward started to whimper. He wanted to get out. But, he didn't know how. Their was no sign of light anywhere. He didn't know why he was here. Where was Squilliam? Where was… anybody? Suddenly, he heard a voice.

"Aww, poor little baby Squidward. So scared of the dark" the voice cooed. Squidward jumped.

"Who- who's there?". He turned around to see James Corleone. James smirked.

"Afraid of the dark, now, are we?"."No! I AM Not afraid of the dark!" Squidward shouted. James smirked even more. He didn't believe in the cashier.

"Oh, little Squidward. Don't lie. I can see right through you. Lets see… you're also claustrophobic". Squidward's eyes widened."How did ya know that?"."Like I said… I can see right through you". James put his around the young octopus.

"Now, come on. There's something I want you to see". In what seemed like no time at all, the two made it to the stairs. James started to walk up them, with Squidward following behind. Squidward's heart was pounding. He was hearing this banging sound. He didn't know what was going on. He thought it was strange that his rival suddenly disappeared. He didn't see him anywhere. They made it to the top of the stairs. Little light was shining through the bottom crack of the door. This was where the banging sound was coming from. It was much clearer and louder now. James opens the door to reveal an old, green, fish lady with white gray hair slamming an old wooden box on a table. Squidward thought it was weird that this old lady was slamming this random box an a table. She stopped and turned towards Squidward and James. She smiled, a creepy smile, revealing her teeth.

"Why, hello, little boy" she greeted Squidward."Hey, what's going on?" Squidward asked, nervously. James and the old lady smiled at each other. Then, the old lady leaped towards Squidward as she screamed.

Squidward woke up with a start. His heart was pounding. He wasn't in complete darkness anymore. Sunlight shone through the windows. He was in a basement and Squilliam Fancyson was peacefully sleeping next to him. That was the worst nightmare that squidward ever had in months. He actually felt like crying.'No. Don't cry' Squidward thought.'I'm an adult and adults don't cry from nightmares'. But, it was no use. Squidward started crying. He was so scared from that nightmare that it felt so real. Squilliam groggily woke up and looked over at Squidward. He was immediately alert. He put his hand on Squidward's back. Squidward jumped and looked over his shoulder at his rival.

"Squiddy, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Squilliam calmly asked.

"I- h- had a … n- nightmare" Squidward stammered and continued to cry.

"Poor, Squiddy. It's okay" Squilliam reassured him."No, It's not okay. You and I are in danger. We're not gonna be okay till we are free" Squidward said, sadly… starting to calm down. Out of no where, Squidward hugs Squilliam! Squilliam was surprised. His rival from High School was hugging him!? Squidward spoke,"I know we're rivals in all, but it feels so nice to have you here right now, Squilliam. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this. I might beat my self up for saying this, but… Thank you for being here, Squilliam" Squidward thanked.

"Sure Squidward. It wasn't really my choice, but sure" Squilliam said with a smile.

After a while, Squidward was feeling better and the sun was up. Squidward and Squilliam never fell back asleep. After more time passed, James came downstairs.

"Hello, boys" he greeted the younger octopus'. Squidward glared at James.

"Squidward, I believe you hadn't been properly introduced to my friend. Why don't you come upstairs" James told him. Squidward got up and walked upstairs with James, leaving Squilliam by himself. When James and Squidward made it upstairs, they walked out of the dining room and into the living room to see the fish who was at the airport when they arrived to Paris.

"Hello, Squidward Q. Tentacles. I'm Tom Mitchell. I'm a long time friend friend of James. This is my house you're staying at" the fish introduced himself.

"Well, don't get any bright ideas, Mr. Mitchell. Squilliam and I are leaving" Squidward said.

"Leave. Oh, no, Squiddy, you can't leave and go back to Bikini Bottom. You can't pay for the flight, you're broke. Besides, if you leave… I'll just come and find you again. Face it, you're in my trap" James taunted.

"Trap? What trap?" Squidward wondered. James smirked."I'm gonna kill you in a few days, so Jeff wouldn't reconnect with his family and continue working for me, Just like the old days"."Kill me!" Squidward cried."You're insane! I'm calling the police". Squidward ran to find a phone, only to get knocked out by somebody hitting him in the back of the head in the process.

Authors Note: I hope this chapter wasn't a mess. Squidward and Squilliam will find out more about James, and Jeff and Christina will come back. Please Favorite, Follow and review. Next Chapter!