CHAPTER 1 - THE LOST CHILD
This story is connected to my series Fnaf: TOS and future animated series coming soon. Also this is not connected to the Zack Trevle series as this is an alternate universe where he does exist but meet more special people. In other words this is not canon to his series but a fan story. Also this take's place before Zack Trevle came into hell.
[18 year old, Nathan, a young boy with red hair and white highlights runs through the woodwith tears in his eyes. Exhausted from running, he falls to his knees, caving into his emotions from what has just transpired and more tears begin to roll down his face. With blurred vision from the tears, he looks up to see an old house in the distance]
NATHAN: [sniffing/sniffling] I have to keep going... I can't stand for this bullshit...
[He stands and begins to tread forward, determined to reach the ancient house. Soon after, he enters the home, looking around and noticing some old photos of a very young boy with his family. Seeing this reminded him of his own parents but he had to remove that from his mind.]
NATHAN: [anger] Goddamnit! This book said this place could help me find some goddamn answers!
[He looked around again, noticing a suspicious door across the living room as he coughed from the dust burning his throat. He opened the door a crack, only to find nothing but pure darkness.]
NATHAN: [anger] I swear to God, I will burn this place to the ground if I don't find answers down here.
[He rubs dust off of his nose, clicking on his flashlight and walking cautiously through the door and into the darkness. Looking around, he finds nothing but rubble and vines that have made their home in the cracks of the walls.]
NATHAN: [exasperated] Yep, I'm burning this place do– [stops, noticing a door through the old green vines]
[He brushes off the old vines to see the door completely. He notices a dry red substance that resembles blood at the bottom of the door and it stirs a memory up in him from his childhood]
[FLASHBACK, 6 YEARS BEFORE]
[12 year old Nathan is with his father]
NATHAN: [confused/worried] Dad, where are we going? We have been walking through the woods for ages now and we still can't find a way to Uncle Cassian, or even the others..? [He looks to his father with curiosity.]
DAD: [calm/reassuring] Nathan, we will find them. I promised that to you, didn't I? But these types of things take time.
NATHAN: [scared/worried] But what if those maniac's from the cult took them?! I care about them but I can't lose th– [His father cuts him off.]
DAD: [stern/calm] Nathan, look at me. [He lowers to his knees to be eye level with his son] I know you're scared, scared to lose people you care about. I was like that too but... I made a promise, not only to you, but to them as well, that no matter the challenges that lie ahead, I will save them all. [He hugs his son] I love you, Nathan.
NATHAN: [emotion/teary eyed] I love you too, Dad...
[PRESENT DAY]
[Remembering that moment, Nathan felt weak as he wished he had been a better person growing up and made the right choices. He pushes forward, opening the bloodied old door and revealing another empty room, except this time there was a satanic symbol in the middle of the floor. He rushes over to the symbol]
NATHAN: [excited] This is it! This is the symbol I saw from those groups! [He jotted down notes for the research he was preparing on the mysterious group. It had been months before when they had ruined his life.] But what does this all me–OW!
[Nathan cuts his finger on the edge of one of his research papers, accidentally spilling a couple of drops of blood on the satanic symbol and his notes.]
NATHAN: [anger/frustration] GODDAMNIT! THAT HURTS!
[Distracted by the pain of his finger, he does not notice the blood soaking into the symbol until it is too late. The symbol begins to light up a bright red, blinding Nathan.]
NATHAN: [panicked/blinded] Huh?! W-what the hell?!
[He hears a rumble as the floor begins to shake below his feet. The stones of the floor turned into a red demonic portal, causing Nathan to almost lose his balance before he caught himself on a rocky edge remaining from the stone floor.
NATHAN: [panicked] Oh– Oh shit! [He tries to save himself but the rest of the floor begins to collapse, causing Nathan to scream as he plummets into the depths below.]
[FLASHBACK, 5 YEARS BEFORE]
[13 year old Nathan, is practicing throwing hatchets while his father keeps close watch. His father sips on his coffee, a picture of an owl on his cup.]
NATHAN: Hey Dad... Can I ask you a question?
DAD: Sure, buddy, go ahead. [He says with a smile]
NATHAN: [worry/hesitation] What if... What if I can't do the things like you and Grandpa Alan do..? I've heard you've suffered many times in the past... I mean... What if I end up losing people too?
[Nathan's father sat in silence as he listened to his son. A deep sadness filled his chest as he remembered the past but he shook it off, walking over to comfort his son and to offer advice.]
DAD: [calm/reassuring] Nathan, I keep going through all of these challenges within my life because I love you.. and I promised my family, friends and loved ones that I would always protect them. I know you are worried about what your own journey could be like but we must do this.. For family and for those who cannot protect themselves. [He smiles] And no matter what your journey turns out to be, son.. I will always be proud of you.
[He placed a hand on Nathan's shoulder and Nathan looked up at him with a smile.]
DAD: Since you've come of age, I believe it is time I passed something on to you.
[His father handed over a book with a symbol resembling some sort of wolf. Nathan took the book with surprise.]
NATHAN: [surprise/curious] Whoa...Dad, what is this?
DAD: Your grandfather made this while he was on his journey. I'm sure you will enjoy the notes he wrote down. [He says with a chuckle]
[A dark-haired kid and friend of Nathan's had rode up on his bike, stopping beside the two.]
?: [happily] Hey, Nathan! Ready to go to the park?
NATHAN: Oh.. I think that's my cue, Dad.
[He got up to leave]
DAD: [happily] And, Nathan, have fun with Zack!
NATHAN: [excited/happy] I will, Dad, I will!
[Nathan and Zack head off to the park on their bikes.]
[PRESENT DAY]
[Nathan woke up from the fall, water on his face. He looks around, wondering where he is or what his situation is.]
NATHAN: [pained/exasperated] Ugh.. W-Where am I..?
[He got up wearily, looking around the red darkness that surrounded him for what seemed like forever, looking for any sign of life.]
NATHAN: [panic/exasperated] No.. This can't be real.. This can't be real..
[A mysterious voice suddenly spouts to him from the darkness]
ALASTOR: [radio effect/excited] Oh ho ho ho, but it is, Child~
NATHAN: [scared/shouting] W-who said that?!
[A very tall demon dressed in a red striped suit suddenly appears behind Nathan]
ALASTOR: Why, I did, young man!
NATHAN: [scared/shouting] WHAT THE FUCK?!
[Nathan stumbles backward to the ground from the fright of seeing the demon]
NATHAN: [shock/panic] W-Who are you?!
[The demon's eyes met Nathan's.]
ALASTOR: HAhaha! Come on now! I know who you are, and that book of yours should tell you who I am~
[Nathan is confused but trusts his gut to look through the pages of his grandfather's notes. He stops suddenly on a page that shows the very demon in front of him. The page reads: Alastor, a very powerful radio demon in hell that loves to make deals with extreme costs. The limit to his powers is unknown.]
NATHAN: [shock] No way...
ALASTOR: [happily] Oh-ho, YES, way! I never thought you would come down here but here you are! HAhaha!
[Nathan attempts to stand but stumbles in terror]
NATHAN: [terrified] Y-you're going to kill me, aren't you...?
ALASTOR: Oh no nononono, I know who you are and yes, I could kill you but...why not spare Nathan, the son of Adrian, to my very specific benefit? Hahaha!
NATHAN: [concerned/shouting] H-how do you know me and my father?!
[A huge grin creeped across the radio demon's face]
ALASTOR: Hahaha! I have my ways! And while I don't expect you to understand, there's no need to be frightened! Are you... FRIGHTENED?
NATHAN: [terrified] Uhhhh y-yeah! But why do you want to spare my life..?
ALASTOR: Well, how kind of you to ask! See, I figured that since you are in hell and there is NO plan that you'll ever conceive on your own to get out... I simply propose that I make a deal with you!
NATHAN: [shocked/scared] Wait, whoa whoa whoa, you mean I'm stuck here?! Then that means... N-no...
[Nathan looked down with the sudden realization that, if he was indeed in the underworld, could he have possibly died?]
ALASTOR: Why yes! Hell, [sarcastic] surprisingly enough, is actually a really difficult place to escape! Especially if you're dead! Hahaha! So, I want you to help me with a few things... and I have a friend who requires your assistance as well!
NATHAN: [confused] Help? Help with what..?
ALASTOR: I'll let my friend explain it to you. In return, once you help us both, I can assist you in getting the hell out of hell! ...SO! Do we have a deal~?
[Alastor stretched out a hand to Nathan, offering a handshake. Nathan has a strange feeling in his gut about the transaction about to take place but he has no other choice but to shake Alastor's hand]
ALASTOR: Splendid! GREAT to hear it! Now come along, Nathan! Time to meet my dearest friend in all of hell! At least that's what I say when I know he can hear me. HOHOHO I'm a RIOT!
[The radio demon spoke with a huge smile on his face as he teleports the both of them into a large hallway.]
NATHAN: [confused/curious] Wait, where are we..?
[A mysterious voice came to them from the large throne down the hall]
LUCIFER: You are in my palace, mortal...
NATHAN: [scared/stressed] W-what?!
ALASTOR: Oh trust me, Nathan. You are going to LOVE him!
LUCIFER: Let us be, Alastor. We shall talk later...
ALASTOR: HA! Good luck! And remember! I'M ALWAYS WATCHING!
[Alastor lets out a soft chuckle as he slowly disappears. Nathan grabs his grandfather's notebook and immediately begins flipping through the pages. He suddenly stops on a page that reveals the mysterious figure and Nathan's heart drops to his stomach.]
LUCIFER: Mortal.. Come to me..
NATHAN: [panic] M-Me..?!
LUCIFER: Yes, you.. Come here, please..
[Nathan walks slowly towards the large throne, filled with fear and anxiety as he wonders what this dark figure wanted with him.]
NATHAN: [scared] D-do I know you..?
LUCIFER: A lot of people know me as the king of Hell..but you may call me, Lucifer..
[Lucifer slowly turns his throne around, facing Nathan with a smile on his face.]
[TO BE CONTINUED]