Brian and Colleen didn't sleep well that night. Both had nightmares.
The next morning they both pretended everything was fine.
"Morning ma," Colleen said.
Dr. Mike looked over her shoulder, "Morning sweetheart," Dr. Mike said.
"What are you up to today after school?" Dr Mike asked.
"Nothing, really," replied Colleen.
"Do you need help at the clinic?" she asked.
"Yeah, I could use your help, what do you say?" asked Dr. Mike. Colleen nodded her head.
Brian finally woke up and rushed out the door without breakfast. He wanted to get to school and away from Sully. To be quite honest, Sully was getting scarier and scarier to both children.
Colleen was already waiting for Brian and both kids ran all the way to school. They made it just in the nick of time.
Colleen and Brian were both falling asleep in class.
"Colleen," whispered Brian. Colleen looked over to Brian. He looked pale and sick.
"Are you alright, Brian?" she asked.
"No, I'm scared. I have to work with Sully today after school," he said.
Colleen widened her eyes. "You be VERY careful Brian, do you hear me? Don't push him," she said with concern in her voice.
Brian nodded his head.
In no time, school was over.
Colleen and Brian exited the school and Brian saw Sully waiting outside. Colleen waved good-bye to Brian and headed for the clinic.
Brian got on Sully's horse with him and went to work. They were there in no time. It was really deep in the woods. It was dark, dank, and damp.
Brian and Sully dismounted. Brian looked around.
"Are you sure this is the right place?" he asked. Sully looked at him.
"Yeah, I'm sure," he said walking into the woods.
"Wait for me," Brian said running up to his side.
"Brian, are you scared?" he asked.
"No," he said defiantly.
"Good, now come on," finished Sully. Brian had his doubts.
They had been walking for about 5 minutes when they came to what looked like a lightning struck tree.
"Whoa," said Brian.
"Yeah, you can say that again. It looks like it was hit by lightning," Sully answered.
"You know there is a story that goes with this particular tree," he said while touching the tree trunk.
"Really?" said Brian.
"Yeah, see a long time ago, in Colorado Springs, there was this man and his wife. Sometimes, the husband would get so mad, he'd hit his wife. One day it got out of hand and he killed her. When the townsfolk found out, they rallied against him and burned him. Before he died, he yelled to all the townspeople, 'I will have my revenge.' They spread his ashes around this tree." Sully finished the story.
Brian was speechless.
"One thing I forgot to mention was only lightning can release the evil spirit from within this tree," Sully said.
Brian had already figured it out.
"You're not Sully," said Brain backing away.
Fear was written all over Brian's face. Sully put on an evil smile.
"Very good kid," said Sully. Sully then started to walk towards Brian. Brian dashed into the woods, running for his life.
Brian had no idea where he was going, but it didn't matter, as long as he got away.
Out of breath, he stopped to catch his breath.
I knew it! I knew there was something wrong with him! his mind screamed.
He straightened up and continued to walk.
Just then a hand flew out from behind a tree and grabbed Brian by the neck. The hand was removed and an arm was wrapped around Brian's chest.
Another hand came up and in the hand was a huge bowie knife. The blade was placed at Brian's neck! Brian felt his back being pressed against a chest. He figured it was Sully, no not Sully, the evil spirit.
Brian gasped and closed his eyes tight while he whimpered in fear.
Sully's voice reached his ears.
"You didn't think you'd escape from me, did you?" he asked.
Brain whimpered.
"Now, don't worry, I can't kill you. You're mother would have a fit. Consider this a warning," he said.
"If you tell anyone about this, you and your beloved sister are dead," Sully threatened.
The knife dug into Brian's skin and left a little blood trail. "Got it?" he asked.
"Yes," Brian spit out.
"Good. Now come on," Sully said dragging Brian back to the horse.
As soon as the two got on the horse, Sully pulled the knife back, but still had his arms wrapped around the poor boy. Brian spent the remainder of the day in complete shock.
Once they got to the barn, Sully released Brian out of his arms. Brian very slowly walked into the house and right to his room. In the safe confinement of his room, he wept into his pillow.
Later in the evening, Colleen and Dr. Mike arrived home. Sully was waiting for them.
"Welcome home," he said with open arms. Dr. Mike took the advantage and rushed into his arms. Colleen looked at the two.
"Where's Brian?" she asked. Sully looked at her while still hugging Dr. Mike.
"He's in his room," he replied. Without a moments' notice, Colleen ran to Brian's room.
She entered and found Brian rocking himself back and forth on the bed. He looked even worse than when he did in school.
"Brian?" Colleen asked.
Brian looked at her with bloodshot eyes.
"What happened to you?" she asked.
"Co-Colleen, he's… he's…" Brian choked out.
"What is it?" she asked, now scared out of her wits.
"Sully is possessed!"