Chapter 7 Funeral

Freddy was now alone in his world of horror, waiting impatiently for a new toy to come and play. But no one was coming. He growled angry to himself. Why weren't any of the bitches sleeping? He knew there were four girls that knew him! And he wasn't strong enough to…invite them himself. He needed a few souls and then…well, let's say there will be many bad nights for many.

He stretched and leaned against the wall inspecting his blades. They were so dry…no blood on them. But that would sooner or later change, because no one can live without sleeping.

He had killed three bitches, actually two because that Mary had been a fast one and he was still annoyed of that. Only because he had waited for Melissa! Melissa was a problem and he would damn make sure she dies in a painful way.

But there was something else he hadn't understood. That Mary had said something to Melissa and he hated that because he didn't know what the bitch said. He knew they were up to something.

¨ I will find out what they are up to. I will dig it out if I have to! ¨ He hit a pipe hard, damn he was pissed! He wanted to rip someone in pieces! Oh how he waited for her to fall asleep. First he would play with her, then make her bleed…and then make her tell him everything! And if she didn't…heh, that wouldn't be a problem at all…not for Freddy Krueger. He only needed to wait for her to fall asleep.

¨ And when that happen, the real fun can begin! ¨ he laughed and cut the pipe in two.

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Today was Mary's funeral. Today…I closed my eyes feeling terrible. I didn't want to go because I knew Mary's soul was trapped in Freddy and she would only rest in peace when Freddy was dead. I searched for black clothes and finally I found a black dress. Perfect.

When I was ready, I walked downstairs and outside. I didn't feel like driving because I was too tired! So I decided to walk to the church. I slowly walked along the street thinking about all we two had done together. We had been the best friends and we always told each other everything. In school we talked about boys and we helped each other…and all that was now gone and all I had left was memories. I was so exhausted and my soul was in pain, I could feel it.

¨All this because of Freddy…because of that night ten years ago¨.

¨ I should have died, then Mary, Patricia and Jess would be alive¨ I whispered to myself. ¨It's my fault! ¨ And it is my job to fix this.

I stopped; I was already in front of the church. I knew this would be very hard and I didn't know if I could handle this. But I have to.

So I walked inside.

All her friends and relatives were there. Everything looked so quiet and peaceful. There were many candles and a lot of white flowers. The priest was already here and then I saw her coffin…

And I just wanted to scream…

I gulp and took a seat as far away from her coffin as I could. I was sitting alone back in the church and quietly I watched everybody. And then it started.

After a while I yawned, I was so tired! My eyes felt so heavy but I knew I couldn't fall asleep. Otherwise I would see Freddy and I didn't want that.

The priest just talked and talked and I couldn't stay awake. I had been up too many nights. How many was it? Three after the last encounter? That's too much! I really need some sleep. Slowly I lean backwards and relax.

¨ No…¨ I whispered but too late. My eyes closed and I fall asleep. Suddenly I noticed something…

It was quiet. I opened my eyes and found myself alone in the church. Why didn't they wake me up?

¨ Fuck! ¨ I muttered and got up.

¨ Tsk, tsk. No talking like that in front of God…bitch! ¨ I heard that familiar voice snarl. But I didn't see him anywhere. The seats were empty…no one at the doors…no one.

¨ Oh no…¨ I breathed. I had to get out now! I run to the big doors but they didn't open. I pushed but nothing happened, they didn't move!

I turned around and screamed. Freddy was sitting on Mary's coffin!

¨ Get off it now Freddy or I'll kill you! ¨ I yelled. How could he do that? But he just smiled and run a blade along the white coffin scratching it.

I walked against him and he watched my every step with interest, like he had never seen me. I stopped a few steps away from him and gave him my most killing glare. He just looked even more pleased. Like he was enjoying this! And probably that sick fuck was.

¨ What are you so happy about? ¨ I snapped. ¨ Do you enjoy this?¨ He just shrugged and jumped down landing very close to me making me jump backwards.

¨ No, funerals are too boring to my taste. But since you are here…¨ he paused and stared at me holding my eyes captured. I couldn't look away and I could feel his powers growing. He was already much stronger than he had been for a few days ago.

¨ You feel it? ¨ he asked. I stared dumbly at him.

¨ What? ¨ I snapped. Was he teasing me?

¨ The power¨ he said and took a step forward. ¨ My power¨. I looked away; yes I felt it and I didn't like it. I had to get away so I concentrated and thought about a beach, that would be nice. I opened my eyes but I was still in the church.

¨ What the…¨ I started but he had an answer already.

¨ You can't escape me now with your poor little tricks! I can do whatever I want to you now…my little toy¨ he chuckled and looked at my dress grinning. I narrowed my eyes, I didn't like that grin.

I gasped as I felt my dress getting smaller and soon it was above my knees and it was very thigh.

¨ Stop that! Change it back! ¨ I screamed.

¨ Why? I like it more like that¨ he said looking at my chest with hungry eyes. I backed away from him. He followed me closely and now I was panicking.

¨ Damn you, leave me al…¨ he suddenly jumped forward and grabbed my throat. I screamed as he started pushing me backwards against the altar. I was totally helpless and I felt my body obey his will. Soon he pushes me hard backwards and I fell on my back. Freddy jumped over me and now I was lying helplessly between the cold stone floor and him. I struggle but nothing help.

¨ What do you want? Kill me? Then just do it! ¨ I yelled. He grabbed my wrists and pulled them above my head keeping me still.

¨ Now, all I want…for now…is to talk to you. And I want some answers…¨ he whispered and released my throat but instead he cut my chest. I struggled even more but that irritated him and he growled at me.

¨ Don't try anything or I'll make you suffer¨ he warned me his eyes glaring angry at me. And I obeyed, surprising myself.

¨ Good girl. Now, what did that bitch Mary say to you? ¨ he asked and pointed at the coffin.

I didn't answer and I looked away. I had to wake up soon!

¨ No?¨ he hissed after a while. ¨ I'm warning you…¨ his voice was full of venom and I felt my fear growing. He was really serious and I knew what would happen if I didn't tell him. Time to try 'lie number one'.

¨ She asked me to help her. She was in pain and wanted out¨ I said hoping he would believe me.

I guess he didn't.

He roared in rage and cut deep my arm once again. I screamed in pain. Why wasn't anybody waking me up?

¨ Stop! Somebody wake me up please! ¨ I screamed as loud as I could but no one did.

¨ They can't hear you now. Now, let's try again. WHAT did she say to you? ¨ Freddy asked. I felt my blood flowing to the floor but I didn't make a sound. Time to try lie number two.

¨ She talked about you and how stupid you are thinking that you will get away with this¨ I sing to him and laughed. He hit me hard in the left cheek and I whimpered.

¨ You aren't taking me seriously and that is very stupid. I thought you were the smart type¨ he hissed raising his glove ready to hurt me again.

¨ I am. That's why I'm lying asshole! You can hurt me as much as you want but I can heal myself and I… ¨ I quickly shut up. That was a bad mistake! Freddy's eyes were now red and he looked more like a demon. He grinned at me, like he had won a big price or something.

¨ That's why I can't see a single scar huh? Nice little trick. You still surprise me¨ he said and grinned. ¨ Unfortunately for you…¨ he touched my chin with his blades. ¨ …you still feel pain! ¨

¨ Wait! ¨ I screamed but too late.

He started cutting me everywhere and I screamed and kicked. He didn't stop and I saw my blood flowing everywhere. He slashed and I screamed and he didn't stop! I just felt pain and he just enjoyed my screams.

¨ STOP!¨ I screamed with my last strength and he did. I was breathing heavily and he looked so pleased that sick fuck! I whimpered feeling the pain. Not again…

¨ Last time…WHAT did she tell you? If you lie now, I won't stop. And trust me, I KNOW if you lie¨ He stared at me waiting. Someone has to wake me up now! I thought about my powers but I couldn't use them! Mary please help me! My mind was screaming for Mary but there was no answer. I knew she was still weak from the last time.

¨ I…I…¨ I stammered and felt tears and blood running down my cheek.

¨ What? ¨ he purred his eyes again blue.

¨ She said that…I have…¨ I shut up. I can't do this. I was now quiet and Freddy knew I had already said too much. But he wasn't satisfied.

¨ Now, what do you have hmmm? ¨ he leaned closer and I could feel his tongue in my ear.

¨ Don't lie sugar or you'll regret it the rest of your life! ¨ he whispered.

¨ But…but I can't…¨

¨ Oh yes you can. Now be nice and tell Freddy¨.

¨ I turned my head so my mouth was close to his ear.

¨ Well…FUCK YOU! ¨ I screamed in his ear as hard as I could. He got up and now I saw pure rage radiating from him and it burned my skin.

¨ That's it! ¨ he roared and stabbed me in my stomach. I gasped and the pain was terrible.

¨ Mary help! ¨ I screamed but it was no use. I felt like I was dying. If I didn't wake up now I would never wake up again. He cut deeper in and suddenly I heard a voice.

¨ Miss! Are you all right? ¨ a concerned voice asked.

I opened my eyes. I was looking at Mary's mother and she was watching me. I felt sweat running down my face and I was shaking. I look at my dress, but I see no blood, it's ok. It just feels a bit thigh…

¨ I…I'm not feeling well…¨ I stammered.

¨ Please, go home if this is too much. Mary would understand¨ she whispered.

¨ I'm so sorry¨ I mumbled. ¨ I haven't slept much¨.

¨ I understand. Go home and sleep¨ she said and walked back to her seat. My mind was screaming to her. No way was I going to sleep. Not now, not ever!

I walked out and I saw dark clouds. Was it going to rain again? I look up and start walking home. Once again I hadn't a single scratch on my body but I somehow knew that the next time I wouldn't be able to heal myself. The first time I hadn't felt anything but now I was exhausted! That had to mean I was using all my energy. Then I probably will be too tired to do it again.

I got home and now I knew that whatever I do, I can't win. Not by myself.

¨ I need your help Mary¨ I whispered to the empty house. ¨ And badly¨. This was a battle a simple girl couldn't win.

I was so scared for the other girls. Hope they won't fall asleep. Had they told about Freddy to someone else? But Lucy said I could trust them and I was too tired to care!

I fall down on my bed. I hadn't got enough of sleep in the church. Very bad. I took a clock alarm and pushed the buttons so it would ring after…what? How much was enough and more important, what was too much? One hour? That's not enough; I want at least two hours.

But that would give him enough time to kill me!

Then I decided that no time in the world was safe enough. Then one and a half hour will do.

So I lay down letting my body finally rest.

¨ Welcome back! ¨

I jump up my heart beating madly. That was fast! He made me fall asleep this fast!

¨ Did…did you just…¨ I stammered. Then I noticed I was in his boiler room. I wouldn't be able to get out from here. I was literally trapped. And he knew that too because he was looking so pleased.

¨ Yes, I didn't want to wait too long¨ he simply said. I stared at him. Was he already that strong?

He laughed again and walked against me. I instantly backed away.

¨ Now, tell me what do you have? ¨ I almost fell on my back. I stumbled against the wall supporting myself. I looked around and saw pipes, catwalks and machines. There are dark corners everywhere and the air is hot. I really hated this place.

¨ You know I wont answer? ¨ I snapped at him. But for how long I didn't know.

¨ But you're deadly wrong about that¨ he hissed. ¨ He paused and looked at his glove and then he looked back at me. ¨I can make you tell me everything I want…all I need is you¨.

¨ I won't tell you…¨ I started but he roared in rage and I jumped scared back against the wall.

¨ You damn sure will! ¨. And suddenly I was lying on the floor Freddy on top of me. He had moved so fast I had no time to react.

¨ Get off me! ¨ I yelled and punched in his face. He slowly turned his head back looking at me. He grinned and licked the blood away from his face. I screamed at him and started to kick again but now he took my wrists in one hand and the other grabbed my neck squeezing it.

I gasped trying to breath.

¨ What do you have? ¨ he simply asked. I struggled trying to breath. Then he released and let me breathe.

¨ Answer…now¨ he hissed. I was now crying. I didn't want to tell, it was all we had against him.

But if I die they won't have a change. The others will die because of me. I couldn't accept that.

Forgive me Mary.

¨ Power¨ I whispered.

He stared at me bewildered. I felt his muscles relax and he released my wrists but kept me still against the floor.

¨ What power? ¨ he asked tapping his blades against his own chin. He looked like he was thinking really hard.

¨ The power to kill you¨. He shook his head and jumped off me. I slowly got up and stood up still watching him.

¨ Oh really? You have the power to kill me? I would never have guessed that! ¨ he laughed and I could see his sharp teeth. ¨ But that won't be a problem…¨ he said and raised his glove stalking against me…

But he never reached me because the clock woke me up. But it was too late. He knew already.