Deadly
Summer Experience!
Vacation at Camp Crystal Lake
(Part
01)
It
was a Friday afternoon in early August when the bus bearing nine
teenagers halted at a small gas station. Each of them filed out one
by one, expecting a pick up.
Makoto:
So where's Motoki-san?
Rei:
Yeah, wasn't he supposed to meet us here?
Minako:
He was...
She looked
around.
Shinozaki: Are we early?
Ami:
Could he have forgotten?
Minako:
No, I don't think so.
There were
sounds of a struggle coming from inside the bus and everyone turned
around. At that moment, Yuichiro and Usagi fell out the door of the
bus along with all of the luggage.
Usagi:
Itai!
Mamoru stepped off the bus and
he, Ryo, and Shinozaki helped them up. Usagi dusted herself off and
clung to Mamoru.
Usagi: I was so
afraid! I thought I was going to die!
Everyone
laughed and Usagi began to cry.
Rei:
Usagi-chan, you really need to grow up!
She
said, picking her suitcase up off the ground.
Usagi:
Rei-chan, you're so mean!
Usagi
buried her face in Mamoru's chest and continued sobbing.
Minako:
He's here!
Usagi turned around and
everyone looked over. A car horn beeped as it drove toward, pulling
up next to them. As soon as Motoki got out of the Volkswagen van, he
picked Minako up and swung her around. They both laughed joyfully as
they embraced each other.
Rei:
Ahem!
They let go of one another and
Motoki greeted the others as well. He gave Makoto, Ami, Rei, and
Usagi all a friendly hug.
Mamoru:
Good to see you again, buddy.
He
said, shaking Motoki's hand.
Motoki:
It's been a while, hasn't it?
As he
moved on, the girls introduced their boyfriends.
Rei:
This is Yuichiro-kun.
Makoto:
And Shinozaki-kun.
Ami:
And Ryo-kun.
Motoki:
Hey. I'm Motoki. Nice to meet all of you.
He
said with a warm smile and shook their hands.
Motoki:
So, is everyone ready to get going? The place is pretty far from
here. We'd have to leave now if we want to get there by
nightfall.
Makoto:
Right. Don't wanna miss that sunset, do we, Shinozaki-kun?
She
winked at him and his face became red. Everyone gathered their bags
and tossed them into the back of the Volkswagen van, then squeezed in
along with them. Motoki drove and Minako sat in the passenger
seat.
Usagi: It's awfully squashed
back here!
Makoto:
Stop complaining, Usagi-chan.
Rei:
Yeah, Motoki-san was nice enough to let us come up here for a few
days.
Mamoru:
You didn't have to come with us, you know.
Usagi:
Mamo-chan! What are you saying!
Ami:
Calm down, Usagi-chan. I'm sure he was only joking.
Yuichiro
laughed.
Yuichiro: C'mon guys, chill
out.
He said, bringing out a small
box from within his knapsack.
Shinozaki:
What's that you got there?
Yuichiro:
This, my friends, is a little piece of heaven.
He
opened the box and picked up a doobie from inside.
Rei:
You brought drugs!
She yelled,
shocked.
Motoki: Hey, share the
wealth!
He shouted, reaching behind
his seat.
Makoto: Rei-chan, you let
him bring such things!
Rei:
I had no clue!
Yuichiro passed some
pot over to Motoki and Minako lit it for him. Motoki inhaled it's
false pleasure once, then gave it to Minako. She giggled as she blew
out the smoke.
Makoto:
Minako-chan!
Yuichiro: Kick back and
relax. It's the Seventies!
Ami and
Ryo sat quietly and uncomfortably. Rei slapped Yuichiro.
Rei:
You are such an idiot! I can't believe you!
Usagi
coughed as the smoke blew by her. Shinozaki cupped his hand over his
nose and mouth.
Shinozaki: And to
think I passed up a weekend at home for this.
Makoto:
This is totally uncalled for!
Ami:
I agree.
Rei:
Damn right it's uncalled for!
Mamoru:
Alright, you've had your fun. I think it's time to put that stuff
away now.
Minako handed the
half-smoked roach over to Mamoru, then he gave to Yuichiro, who put
it back into the box.
Yuichiro: I'm
sorry. I was just trying to--
Rei:
To what? Kill us!
Motoki: Don't be
so hard on him, Rei-chan. I'm sure it was just a harmless
intention.
Rei:
Drugs are not cool, Motoki-san!
Ami:
And besides, Ryo-kun has really weak lungs.
Yuichiro:
I really am sorry.
He said, looking
down. Rei sighed and put her hand on her forehead.
Rei:
I suppose--
Makoto:
We forgive you.
Ami:
Just don't pull anything like that again.
She
chuckled.
Motoki drove off the road and onto a dirt path,
passing a sign that read "Camp Crystal Lake". Shortly after
the sign, there was a rickety old wooden bridge that didn't exactly
look too safe, but the van made it over just fine. Motoki pulled into
the camp and parked adjacent to a large two-story cabin.
Motoki:
You'll all be happy to know that--
Usagi:
We're here!
The van stopped and
Motoki turned around.
Motoki: We're
here.
He got out and opened the back
doors, letting everyone out. As they were unloading their bags,
Motoki explained how things were going to work for the next few
days.
Motoki: There are three cabins.
This one is the main cabin.
He said,
pointing to the large house,
Motoki:
This Is where we'll be hanging out in for the most part since it's
the only place that has a kitchen and a bathroom.
The lake
separates the two bunking cabins - one will be the girl's, the other
will be the guy's. The door on the guy's cabin sticks and usually
needs a good push. The grounds for this camp are pretty big, so try
not to wander off too far. If you would like to go out onto the lake,
the boats are usually on the dock, near the guy's cabin. And I think
that's it.
Motoki and the other guys
grabbed their bags and began on their way toward their cabin. The
girls did the same. By the time everyone had finished unpacking and
getting settled, it was dark out. At nine o'clock, they all met back
at the main cabin as requested by Motoki. He started a campfire near
the house and they all sat roasting marshmallows and telling ghost
stories.
Motoki: I don't want to
scare anyone, but I'm gonna give it to you straight about Jason. His
body was never recovered from the lake after he drowned. If you
listen to the old-timers, they'll tell you he's still out there. Some
sort of demented creature, surviving in the wilderness - Full-grown
by now. Stalking, stealing what he needs.
Usagi
clenched Mamoru's arm tightly.
Motoki:
Living off wild animals and vegetation. Some folks claim they've even
seen him... Right in this area. The girl who survived that night at
Camp Blood, that Friday the thirteenth - She claims she saw him. She
disappeared two months later. Vanished. Blood was everywhere.
A
look of fear spread throughout everyone's faces as Motoki
continued.
Motoki: No one knows what
happened to her. Legend has it that Jason saw his mother beheaded
that night. And that he took his revenge. A revenge that he'll
continue to seek if anyone ever enters his wilderness again. And by
now, I guess you all know... We're the first to return here. Five
years. Five long years he's been dormant. And he's hungry.
Rei
looked at Makoto, who was wrapped tightly in Shinozaki's arms, then
to Yuichiro, who was cowering at her side.
Motoki:
Jason's out there. Watching. Always on the prowl for intruders. Ready
to kill. Ready to devour. Thirsty for young blood.
Just
then, a monster jumped out from behind Motoki and towered over them,
screaming and shrieking. It's face was horrifying and it's body was
shredded and covered in blood. Everyone expeditiously sped away from
the campfire ring, yelling and shouting as It grabbed Motoki and held
a machete up to his neck. Motoki
began laughing.
Motoki: Hey, come
back, come back!
He reached up and
pulled the head off of the monster, revealing Minako's face. Everyone
sighed and calmed down with relief and also started laughing at the
fact that Motoki and Minako had fooled them.
Motoki:
Now that we've got that out of our system, I don't wanna hear anymore
about it. That's ancient history. Jason drowned and Mrs. Voorhees was
killed.
Minako took off the rest of
her costume and Rei came over to her.
Minako:
Got you good, huh?
Rei:
Holy shit, did you ever.
She said
with a laugh.
Ryo: You guys had this
all planned out?
Minako
nodded.
Makoto: That was so fun!
Ami:
My heart is beating so fast!
Shinozaki:
I gotta admit, that was pretty clever.
He
said, patting Motoki's back. Minako looked over at Yuichiro and
Usagi, who were both trembling with fear. She walked over to
them.
Minako: C'mon you guys, it was
only a joke!
She said,
giggling.
Usagi: Minako-chan! That
was not funny!
Minako:
You're right. I'm sorry.
Mamoru:
Well, I don't know about anyone else, but I'm pretty tired.
Everyone
agreed and as they said their goodnights, Ami pulled Minako to the
side.
Ami: I'm going to stay out here
just a while longer before I go to bed.
Minako:
Okay, Ami-chan.
Ami began to walk
away, but Minako asked,
Minako: Hey,
Ami-chan...
Ami turned to face
Minako.
Minako: If something was
wrong, you'd tell me?
Ami:
Why would you think anything was wrong?
Minako:
Okay, just checking.
They exchanged
smiles and both went their separate ways. Motoki dumped a bucket of
water over the fire, then scooped some dirt onto it and joined the
guys.
Ami circled the lake, walking aimlessly until she
descended upon a small dock. She sat at the edge and dipped her feet
into the water. Behind her, she could hear something approaching. Ami
turned around only to see Ryo standing there.
Ami:
Oh, you surprised me.
Ryo:
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.
Ami:
It's quite alright.
They looked at
each other silently for a minute.
Ami:
Would you like to join me?
Ryo shyly
walked over and sat down beside her.
Ryo:
How come you're not with the others?
Ami:
Not tired, I guess.
She looked up at
the sky, gently kicking her feet in the water.
Ami:
And you?
Ryo:
Usually, I take a walk before I go to bed. It soothes me.
He
looked down at his hands.
Ryo: All of
the other couples are so close.
Ami
turned to face Ryo.
Ami: What do you
mean?
Ryo:
Why can't we be close?
Ami:
But we are close.
Ryo:
No. We're not. No matter what you think, we're not.
Ami:
But--
Ryo:
I need to feel it. I need to feel wanted... and loved. And I just
don't feel that from you.
Ami:
Ryo...
Ryo:
Are we just friends? Or are we more?
He
looked up at her - into her eyes. Ami noticed tears in his eyes. Ryo
wiped them away with his arm, then got up.
Ami:
I just don't think I'm ready to make such a commitment yet. That's
all. But, Ryo-kun, I do care for you. I do...
Ryo:
I don't believe you...
He said
coldly. Ami stood up with an angry look.
Ami:
You can think whatever you want, Ryo-kun. But you're getting a little
intense for me so late at night and I don't like it at all one bit.
Now, if you'll excuse me...
And with
that, she walked off of the dock and in the direction of her
cabin.
Ryo: Ami-san!
Ami:
Goodnight, Ryo-kun!
He stood on the
dock and watched her shadowed figure move along the path which
circled the lake. As he watched her, he began to think about how he
had just acted and felt an apology for his behavior was required
immediately. Ryo decided to catch up to Ami and deliver it before she
could get to her cabin. As he chased after, he began to slow down and
had to stop. His lungs couldn't take all of this running and he had
to catch his breath. He was hunched over, breathing rapidly when a
dark figure approached him.
Ryo: Oh,
Ami-san... I'm so glad... I caught you...
He
picked himself up and noticed that this figure was obviously not Ami
just by the fact that this figure was tall and full-bodied.
Ryo:
Motoki-san?
The figure raised his
right hand in the air. The moonlight reflected off of the shiny
object held within his hand as he swung it downward at Ryo. Ryo
screamed and the figure continuously swung, splattering blood
everywhere, slicing and carving. When finished, the dark figure
dragged what was left of Ryo's body into the woods.
The next
day, Shinozaki and Makoto decided to wander around the camp and
explore the grounds. Soon, they came upon the archery
field.
Shinozaki: I'm pretty good at
this.
He said as they walked
over.
Makoto: Oh yeah?
Shinozaki:
Yeah. When I was younger, I spent most of my time practicing archery
at summer camp.
Makoto:
Think you can still do it?
She said
and smiled. Shinozaki picked up a bow that lie on the ground before
him.
Shinozaki: I'll try.
Makoto
handed him an arrow. He set it in place, aimed, and shot.
Shinozaki:
Bullseye!
Makoto:
Impressive. But I bet you can't do that again.
Shinozaki
felt she was challenging him and began laughing.
Shinozaki:
You're probably right. It was probably just a lucky shot.
He
said, dropping the bow at his side. Makoto grabbed his free hand and
placed another arrow in his palm.
Makoto:
C'mon, sport, try it anyway.
Shinozaki
clenched the arrow and Makoto let go of his hand.
Shinozaki:
'Sport', huh?
They chuckled.
Shinozaki picked up the bow and placed the arrow in the center, once
again aiming, but just as he was about to shoot it, he felt something
on his ear. Shinozaki looked sideways and saw that it was just
Makoto's hair dangling at his ear. She was leaned into him, trying to
see behind the bow as well. He quickly looked away, and directed his
attention back over to the target. Shinozaki pulled the back string
of the bow backward, about to let go, when Makoto unexpectedly leaned
in front of him and began kissing him. Shinozaki accidentally
released the back string and the arrow was sent off. He jumped back
within that split second when he realized what he had done, as did
Makoto. Suddenly, Usagi walked right in front of the target and the
arrow hit - less than two inches away from her face.
Usagi:
WAA!
Makoto:
Usagi-chan?
Usagi:
Hey, hey, what are you trying to do, kill me!
Ken:
N-no Usa--
Usagi:
All I come to do is tell you that dinner is ready and you want to
shoot me with arrows!
Makoto:
But, Usag--
Usagi:
No! No excuses!
She stomped over and
grabbed Makoto by the arm and pulled her away.
Makoto:
Shinozaki-kun..? Are you coming?
Shinozaki:
No, I'm not very hungry. I'm just gonna stay here and shoot a few
more.
Makoto:
Alright...
She broke free from
Usagi's tight grip and went over to Shinozaki and kissed him on the
cheek.
Makoto: Meet me at the dock
tonight.
Shinozaki:
Right. See you then.
Usagi grabbed
Makoto again.
Usagi:
Come on, come on! It's time to eat and I'm hungry!
Makoto
and Shinozaki waved to each other as Usagi dragged her out of the
clearing. They started on their way back to the camp on the dirt path
in the woods.
Usagi:
So, tell me - Did anything happen between you and
Shinozaki-kun that I, your best friend in the whole world should know
about?
She
asked with a curious smile.
Usagi:
'Cause you know, as your best friend, you can't keep things like this
from me. Therefore, you have to tell me.
Makoto:
Ehh...
As soon as they were out of
sight, Shinozaki began shooting more arrows, hitting the center of
the target every time.
Shinozaki: I'd
forgotten how much I enjoyed this... It sure has been a long time.
He
walked over and pulled out each arrow from the target, then noticed
and extra on the ground. Shinozaki bent down and picked it up - but
when he came back up, he was grabbed on the shoulder, twisted around,
and thrown against the target.
Usagi and Makoto had just
arrived back at the main cabin as Mamoru turned off the
grill.
Mamoru: Just in time, girls. I
just finished with the cheeseburgers.
Usagi:
But, Mamo-chan, I wanted a hamburger!
Mamoru:
Can't you just peel the cheese off?
Usagi:
Can't I just peel your face off!
Mamoru
sighed.
Mamoru: Alright, alright.
I'll make you a hamburger.
Usagi
jumped at him.
Usagi: Oh, thank you,
Mamo-chan! You're so good to me! I love you so much!
Just
then, Rei came out of the cabin. Inside, Yuichiro was hearable
asking,
Yuichiro: Please!
Rei:
No way, Yuichiro!
She shouted back at
him.
Usagi: Ooh, having guy trouble,
are we?
Rei:
Shut up, Usagi-chan!
She yelled,
shoving Yuichiro's lighter into her pocket.
Mamoru:
Could you do me a favor and bring these inside, Rei-chan?
Rei:
I'm not going back in there until I cool off a little.
Makoto:
I'll take them in.
She said, taking
the platter of burgers from him and bringing them inside.
Usagi:
Mamo-chan, you better hurry with my hamburger!
And
she followed Makoto. Rei leaned against the deck rail and gazed over
at the lake. Mamoru stood quietly, flipping Usagi's meat patty, not
wanting to get involved in whatever had Rei troubled.
Rei:
That Yuichiro!
She said, turning
around to face Mamoru.
Rei: I love
him, but... Sometimes he gets me so angry!
Mamoru
flipped the burger again.
Rei: I
don't know how you put up with Usagi-chan. She's so expectant of
things. Doesn't that ever get you?
Mamoru
chuckled.
Mamoru: All the time. But,
you've got to deal with the bad part of people as well as the good.
I've just learned to handle it.
Rei:
Maybe... But--
Usagi:
Mamo-chan!
She yelled, busting
through the door.
Usagi: What's
taking so long? I'm beginning to miss you!
Mamoru
looked at Rei.
Mamoru: See what I
mean?
Rei laughed. Mamoru put the
burger on a bun and plate and gave it to Usagi. He then closed the
grill and followed Usagi inside. Rei went over to the other side of
the deck and sat on the steps. Sounds of laughing and eating came
from within the cabin and Rei sighed. It was getting dark and Rei got
up and walked around the lake to the cabin she was staying in.
The
table at which everyone sat was a long, rectangular table in the
center of the dining room. The left side consisted of Usagi, Minako,
Makoto, Ami, and an empty seat where Rei was supposed to have sat.
The opposite side was Motoki, Yuichiro, Mamoru, and two more empty
seats which were Ryo and Shinozaki's.
Minako:
Where are Shinozaki-kun and Ryo-kun?
Motoki:
Yeah, aren't they hungry?
Makoto:
Well, Shinozaki-kun wasn't. He's over in the archery field shooting
at the targets.
Ami:
Come to think of it... I haven't seen Ryo-kun around at all today.
The last time I saw him was late last night.
Usagi:
Ami-chan, you snuck out last night!
Ami
began blushing.
Ami: He was acting
strange and... I guess I was being a little cold myself.
Mamoru:
Uhh, how 'bout we all dig in. The food's getting cold.
Minako:
Don't worry, Ami-chan.
She said,
picking up her burger,
Minako: I'm
sure he's around somewhere.
Ami:
I hope you're right. I really didn't mean to upset him.
When
dinner was finished, everyone went off to do their own thing. Usagi
and Mamoru stayed inside and played a board game with Ami, waiting
for Ryo to show up. Minako and Motoki snuggled on the couch in front
of the fireplace in the living room. And Makoto offered to help
Yuichiro get back together with Rei - then she'd meet up with
Shinozaki at the dock.
Usagi:
Uno!
Ami:
No, no, Usagi-chan. This is Monopoly, not Uno.
Usagi:
Oh... Well... Um... Yeah, I knew that. But can we play Uno
next?
Mamoru and Ami laughed.
Makoto:
We're going now.
She yelled to
everyone, slipping on her shoes.
Motoki:
Hey, Yuichiro-kun, good luck with Rei-chan.
Yuichiro:
Yeah, thanks.
Motoki: Remember, no
matter what, the girl is always right. Trust me, it benefits.
Minako:
And just what is that supposed to mean!
Ami
and Mamoru laughed.
Ami: See you all
later.
Yuichiro unconfidently walked
out the door and into the night. Makoto stepped outside, closing the
door behind her.
Makoto:
Ready?
Yuichiro:
I don't think I'll be able to do this. All she ever does is yell at
me.
Makoto:
Everything'll be fine. Don't worry so much.
She
then went down the stairs. Yuichiro stood looking down at his
feet.
Makoto: Well, whenever you're
ready...
Yuichiro reluctantly
followed and they both began on their way along the path around the
lake toward the cabin.
When they got there, Makoto told
Yuichiro to wait outside for just a few minutes, then make his
appearance.
Makoto: Just remember to
be sincere, gentle and most importantly, don't lose your
temper.
Makoto went inside and was
surprised to see Rei, lying on her bed with tears streaming from her
eyes.
Makoto: Hey. We missed you at
dinner.
Rei:
I'm sorry... But I didn't have the patience or self control to face
Yuichiro. I swear I could've strangled him!
Makoto:
Aw, c'mon. I'm sure that whatever it was that happened between you
two could be patched up easily. I think you guys just need to get
everything out in the open and figure out a way to make things
work.
Rei: I guess I could do that...
If he--
Makoto: Trust me, he
will.
Makoto smiled, as did Rei.
Rei:
Thanks.
There was a soft tap at the
cabin door. They looked over and saw Yuichiro through the screen.
Makoto went over to the door and let him in. Rei turned over in her
bed so that she faced the wall, not wanting Yuichiro to see her
cry.
Makoto: I just need a few things
and I'll be off.
Makoto dug through
her suitcase and got what she needed. On her way out, she put her
hand on Yuichiro's shoulder and whispered, "Good luck",
then she left. Yuichiro moved forward a little and ran his hand
through his long, untamed hair.
Yuichiro:
Rei-san, I think we need to talk.
As
she walked along the path, Makoto felt a strange presence - as if she
was being followed. She stopped and looked back, but saw nothing. She
resumed on her way, shrugging it off, when she heard a twig snap
behind her. She quickly turned around.
Makoto:
Hello? Is anybody there?
With no
reply, she continued up the path in a faster pace than before. She
hadn't stopped or slowed down until she reached the dock. Makoto
waited for Shinozaki as the sun set in the distance. She admired the
beautiful pink and orange color streak it left through the blue
sky.
Meanwhile, back at the main cabin,
Mamoru:
...Blue seven, red seven, Uno out!
Usagi
screamed and threw her cards in the air.
Usagi:
Mamo-chan, why do you always win! Are you cheating!
Mamoru
laughed.
Mamoru: You don't need to
cheat when you're this good!
Usagi:
Damn you, Mamo-chan!
Usagi then
stomped out of the dining room and went into the living room where
she sat right in front of the fireplace, jabbing at the logs with the
fire poker. Ami and Mamoru cleaned up the cards and put all of the
board games into a closet.
Ami: It's
getting so late... I wonder what could be keeping Ryo-kun...
Mamoru:
He'll show, just give it a little more time.
Ami
nodded. They walked into the living room and saw Minako and Motoki
making out on the couch.
Usagi: Look
at them! Why can't we be like that, Mamo-chan?
Mamoru:
You make it so difficult...
He
mumbled to himself.
Usagi: What was
that! What did you say!
Motoki
looked up at everyone.
Motoki: It
seems to be getting a little crowded in here.
Mamoru:
Sorry...
Motoki:
Don't worry about it. We were just about to leave anyway.
He
said, getting up and pulling Minako up by the hand.
Motoki:
See you all later.
Mamoru:
Just don't stay out too late.
He
joked.
Motoki: Yes, mommy.
He
chuckled, then he and Minako left.
Usagi:
I'm getting tired.
Mamoru:
I know. As soon as Ryo-kun gets back, I'll bring you over to your
cabin.
Usagi: Do we have to
wait?
Ami:
Oh, you both don't have to stay with me. I can wait for Ryo-kun
myself if you want to go.
Mamoru:
Are you sure you don't want us to wait with you?
Usagi:
Mamo-chan!
Ami:
That's very kind of you to offer, but, really, I'm fine.
Mamoru
agreed and escorted the yawning Usagi out of the cabin. Ami watched
them go, then knelt down in front of the fireplace.
Ami:
Oh, Ryo-kun...
Makoto glanced
around and thought she'd go for a little swim while she waited for
Shinozaki. She slipped off her shoes and set them against a tree
nearby the dock. She folded and piled her jeans on top of them. As
she proceeded with her T-shirt, she heard footsteps coming closer to
her.
Makoto: Shinozaki-kun?
She
called. The footsteps stopped and there was no reply. She pulled the
shirt over her head, revealing the fact that she hadn't been wearing
a bra.
Makoto: Trying to sneak up on
me?
She folded her shirt and set it
down upon her jeans.
Makoto: Come on,
I know you're out there! You can't scare me.
She
slipped off her panties and threw them over at her other
clothes.
Makoto: Shinozaki-kun, are
you coming or what?
She stood waiting
for an answer - which never came - then made her way into the lake,
annoyed at Shinozaki. She swam around, watching for Shinozaki, trying
to spot him. At least ten minutes had passed before Makoto called out
to him again. A crackling noise sounded from within the woods before
her and she gasped.
Makoto: Stop it,
Shinozaki-kun! This isn't funny anymore!
She
swam farther out into the lake when suddenly, she felt a brushing up
against her leg. After which, she was quickly yanked under. Makoto
surfaced, gasping for air.
Makoto:
What the hell!
She looked down
around her in the water. She couldn't see anything, but rapidly began
making her way back to land. Just as Makoto was less than fifteen
feet away from the dock, she was pulled under again. Minutes passed
and the only thing that resurfaced were Makoto's last few air
bubbles.
Minako: Do you think
those stories about that guy, Jason Voorhees are true? That he still
haunts these grounds?
Motoki:
Nah. It's just a made-up legend around these parts to scare the
tourists and stuff.
Minako clung to
Motoki's arm as they walked.
Minako:
I don't want to go back to my cabin.
Motoki:
What are you saying?
Minako:
I'm saying I want to spend the night with you.
Motoki:
But you know that's impossible. Mamoru, Yuichiro-kun, Ryo-kun, and
Shinozaki-kun are staying at my cabin and Usagi-chan, Rei-chan,
Makoto-chan, and Ami-chan are staying at yours.
Minako:
Then we'll find somewhere for just the two of us. C'mon, wudda ya
say?
Motoki:
I don't know...
Minako:
You don't want to spend the night with me?
Motoki:
No, no. That's not what I meant.
Minako:
Then what did you mean?
Motoki:
What I meant was...
Motoki sighed and
scratched his head. Minako looked up at him, waiting for his
answer.
Motoki: Nothing. Let's do
it.
Minako smiled and hugged him.
They resumed walking through the campgrounds.
Motoki:
So where do you suggest we look for this place for 'just the two of
us'?
Minako:
I guess we'll just have to keep walking until we find it.
She
smiled and laid her head against his arm.
Just as Rei and
Yuichiro made up, there was a knock at the cabin door, followed by a
grunt. Rei opened the door and Mamoru walked in, carrying Usagi - who
was sleeping - in his arms and placed her onto her bed. Mamoru pulled
the blanket over Usagi and kissed her cheek.
Rei:
Did Ryo-kun ever show up?
Mamoru:
When we left he wasn't there.
Rei:
How inconsiderate of him not telling anyone where he went! I feel
really bad for Ami-chan.
Mamoru:
Well, I'm heading back over there anyway. I need a little snack
before bed.
Yuichiro:
Do you want us to come with you?
Mamoru:
No, I think I can handle it. See you in our cabin later, man.
Mamoru
left and Yuichiro sat down.
Rei: I'll
be right back. I need to go to the bathroom.
She
rushed out of the girl's cabin and caught up with Mamoru.
Rei:
I want to go with you.
Mamoru was
shocked to see Rei and asked,
Mamoru:
What about Yuichiro-kun? I just told him--
Rei:
I know, but I want to see Ami-chan.
Minako
and Motoki soon came across an old barn that looked as if it had been
around since before the camp was built.
Minako:
This place... It's familiar...
Motoki:
This is where they kept the horses before that manic came around and
butchered them that night.
Minako:
Oh, yes. Now I remember. Too well, I'm afraid.
They
headed over and observed the fact that the barn doors were boarded
shut. Motoki picked up an ax that lay against the side of the barn
and hacked away at the rotting wood. The doors creaked open and he
dropped the ax.
Motoki: Shall
we?
Minako took his hand in hers and
started walking inward.
Minako: We
shall.
The wind suddenly picked up
and blew the doors shut behind them. Brown hay blanketed the inside
from the floor to the loft. They wandered toward the back and Motoki
lay down in the last stable. Minako smiled naughtily and settled on
top of him. They began kissing wildly and motioned their hands all
over each other's bodies. Motoki rolled over and pinned Minako to the
ground, becoming the top. He pulled up her skirt and she removed his
pants. The garments were tossed aside as they continued
passionately.
Minako: Put it in.
She
demanded, pushing it downward.
Motoki:
Wait, wait, wait...
He said, reaching
over into his pants pocket and pulling out a small, thin, square
package baring a large hollow circular bump in the center. He brought
it down to his private and rolled it on, then they resumed expressing
their love for each other. Suddenly, there was an unexpected loud
bang. Minako and Motoki jumped.
Motoki:
Shit! It must be the doors.
He got up
and put on his pants.
Motoki: I'll be
right back.
As Motoki came out of the
stable, an unseen figure slipped into a dark corner. The figure
watched Motoki close the doors and put a large board across the latch
hooks. Motoki strutted back to the farthest stable and shucked his
jeans.
Motoki: Now, where were
we?
Minako closed her eyes as he
mounted her. Soon after, there was another slam.
Motoki:
Damn doors...
Minako:
Forget 'em. Keep going!
Minako moaned
with pleasure and opened her eyes as Motoki thrusted faster. Behind
him, she saw a dark figure standing over Motoki with a pitchfork,
raised in the air. Minako gasped and tried to scream. The figure
stabbed the pitchfork into Motoki's back and his upperbody arched
upward. The look in Motoki's eyes was expressionless as he gasped for
air, then he fell. Minako shrieked and pushed Motoki off of her. She
jumped up and backed into the wall behind her.
Minako:
No! Please! No..!
She screamed,
sobbing for her life. The figure showed no mercy and swung the
pitchfork off his fingertips and sliced Minako's head clean off. He
threw down his weapon and made his way out of the barn. He stopped,
picked up the ax that lay outside, and began slowly heading back to
the camp.
Rei and Mamoru approached the main cabin just as the
sky began rumbling and flashing. They hurried up the deck steps and
saw the door to the house was wide open. As they both got closer to
the doorway, Mamoru noticed a rancid smell drifting out of the house.
He covered his mouth and nose and went inside. Rei followed close
behind. The floorboards creaked as they cautiously descended into the
completely darkened house.
Mamoru:
Ami-chan?
Rei:
Something's wrong. She wouldn't have left the place like this.
Rei
felt for the light switch and flicked it up, but the lights didn't
come on.
Mamoru: The power must have
gone out.
Rei began coughing and
gagging from the scent.
Rei: God,
what is that smell?
Mamoru:
Check the kitchen. Something must be burning.
Rei
went off into the kitchen and the swinging door closed itself behind
her. Mamoru walked to the back of the house and saw a dim light
flickering. It was coming from the living room. He rushed into the
room, but stopped short at the sight he had seen.
Mamoru:
Oh my God...
Rei:
Mamoru-san? Where are you?
She began
walking toward the back of the house and saw his shadow against the
wall from the light.
Rei: Mamoru-san,
there was nothing burning in the ki--
Mamoru:
Wait, Rei-chan, don't come in here!
But
his warning was too late, for Rei had already entered the room. She
began screaming and Mamoru grabbed her and turned her around. Ami's
charred body, or what was left of it, lay in the fireplace. The
flames pierced her body and burned her skin to the bone. Her face and
upper body were buried in the fire, but her legs dangled over the
hearth. Lightning flashed outside, followed by a loud boom, then the
hard bristling of rain on the roof. Rei took deep breaths, trying to
keep calm.
Rei: Mamoru-san, what's
going on! Who would kill Ami-chan!
Mamoru:
I'm not sure, but there's no time for that now. We've got to get back
to Yuichiro and Usagi-chan. From there, we'll try to look for the
others and get the hell out of here.
Rei
broke away from Mamoru, but he grabbed her hand and together they
dashed out of the house.
