Chapter 7
Warning: Graphic material in this chapter. Please proceed with caution if this material makes you squeamish. Hope you enjoy!
It was morning and the Chipmunks were eating breakfast. Alvin then said, "None of us were attacked by Freddy last night. That is something different." Theodore responds, "Yes, but what about the Chipettes?" Alvin gasps and says, "You're right! We need to check on the girls!" "Don't worry, they're fine. You know how Ms. Miller is about them", Simon speaks up. "Yes, she would've called if something bad happened to them and she hasn't called", Dave adds. "Now finish your cereal or you'll be late for school." "Dave, could you pack lunches for us? We've been getting harassed by the bullies, Derek and Bobby for our lunch money and we're tired of it", Theodore says. "Sure, we have a little bit of time", Dave says and makes the boys lunches for school as they finish their cereal.
Dave's car pulls up at the school a little bit later. "See you later fellas!", Dave says as the boys exit the car. "Bye, Dave!", the boys respond. The Chipettes arrive not too much later. The boys see that Jeanette and Eleanor are their usual selves, but Brittany is looking tired. Simon asks, "What's with Brittany?" Jeanette answers, "She had a really bad dream last night and couldn't go back to sleep." Alvin then notices the cuts on Brittany's face. "It was Freddy, wasn't it?", he then says. Eleanor says, "I'm afraid so, Alvin." Brittany then says, "Alvin, maybe you're not as crazy as I thought. I saw him. He not only did this to my face he did it to my shoulder." She then shows the bandaged area to Alvin. Alvin then says, "See? He is real!" "What do you have here?", came Derek's voice. "How nice, you brought me and my buddy lunch", he then sneers. Alvin steps in front of the girls and his brothers and says, "Get your own, loser." Bobby, who was by Derek's side says, "Actually, yours will do fine, punk." Just as Bobby is reaching for Alvin's lunch, Nathan steps in and says, "Touch it, and you and your friend will be eating pavement." "Oh, really? You want to try it?", Derek then arrogantly asks. Just as the three boys were about to fight, Principal Smith, who noticed the action, walks up and says, "Okay boys, that's enough. Derek, Bobby, I know about your history of bullying other students. Leave them alone right now or I'll give you two detention." The two bullies then say, "Yes sir." The principal then turns to Nathan and says, "And you, I don't want to see you fighting. Is that understood?" "Yes sir, it is", Nathan answers. The principal then says, "Good. Now everyone get to class."
Just as Principal Smith walks away, Bobby says, "We'll deal with you punks another time. When that time comes, the principal won't be there to save you." "Just go away, you idiots!", Brittany says. Bobby and Derek frown at Brittany before finally walking away.
In math class, Mrs. Shepherd is reviewing how to multiply fractions. "Okay, anyone remember how to do it?", she asked. Simon raises his hand and says, "Multiply the numerators then the denominators. Reduce the fraction if necessary." "That's correct. Good job Simon", Mrs. Shepherd says. Alvin asks his brainy brother, "How did you figure that out so fast this year?" "I do a little thing called paying attention", Simon responds. "You should actually try it when in class and when I help you", Simon then says. Alvin thinks, "Oh brother."
Later on in history class, the teacher, Mr. Watson is going on about World War 2. Surprisingly, history is something Alvin actually likes. "Can anyone remember who the president was during World War 2?", he asks the class. He calls on Alvin when he sees his hand raised. "It was Franklin Roosevelt", Alvin says. "Yes, that's correct, Alvin", Mr. Watson responds. Simon whispers, "Why can't you be like this in math, Alvin?" The red clad chipmunk answers, "History is something I can actually get. Plus it's more interesting." Simon rolls his eyes and says to himself, "Oh boy."
In Brittany's drama class later on, Caroline notices the cuts on Brittany's face and asks, "How did you get those cuts on your face?" Brittany answers, "A creepy guy named Freddy did this to me in my dream and I woke up with them. I know it sounds crazy, but that's what happened." "Has Alvin gotten to you with that monster stuff, or have you just lost your mind?", Caroline says. Brittany defends, "It's true. A dream guy did this to me. I didn't believe it at first, but now I do." Caroline thinks, knowing what she heard about Alvin, "Yep, Alvin has gotten to her."
At lunch, Alvin and Brittany are talking with Nathan. "So, he attacked you last night?", Nathan asks Brittany. "Yes, he was horribly burned with a red and green sweater, a brown hat, and knives on his right hand. That's the same guy you and Alvin have talked about, isn't it?", Brittany responds. "Yes, that's him", Nathan says. "How could this happen to a pretty flower like me?", Brittany asks. Alvin answers, "If Freddy wants you, he will come after you. I recommend staying awake." "You know I need my beauty sleep Alvin", Brittany says. Alvin responds, "That won't matter if he kills you."
At another table, Derek, who is suffering from boredom after eating his lunch, lays his head down and drifts off to sleep. "Derek, what are you doing?", Principal Smith says after suddenly coming to Derek's table. "Nothing sir", Derek answers. The principal then says, "You're not lying to me are you? You know what happens when a student lies to me." He then raises his right hand and reveals that he is wearing a glove with knives on it. He then says in a raspy, deep voice, "I make your life a nightmare." He then manages to slash Derek's arm as Derek runs. Derek manages to get out of the lunchroom and then says, "What in the world was that?!" He then turns around when he hears metallic clicking behind him. Freddy, who suddenly appeared behind Derek, says, "It's your killer punishment!", before letting out a chilling scary laugh.
Derek then punches Freddy multiple times in the face in self defense. Freddy just smiles evilly at Derek, then tries to slash him again. Derek runs to the exit but a wall of fire cuts him off. He then tries to hide in a classroom. He turns around only to discover that he is in the boiler room. Freddy scrapes his knives on a railing as he comes down some stairs. Derek runs, but doesn't get far because Freddy appears right in front of him. Freddy then grabs Derek by the throat and pins him against a boiler. Freddy rasps, "When I say killer, I MEAN killer! Hahahahahahahaha!" He then pulls his knives back and prepares to fatally slash Derek. But Derek manages to put his hand on a hot part of the boiler.
Derek wakes up with a gasp as Bobby runs over to him after seeing him struggle. Bobby then says, "Where did those cuts come from?" Derek looks at his arm and sees four cuts. "I have no idea man", he responds. He then sees the burn on his hand and wonders, "What the heck happened?" "I don't know, but let's get you to the nurse", Bobby says.
Alvin saw what was happening and said, "Oh no, he managed to get to Derek!" Nathan then says, "I don't know what we're going to do." Alvin responds, "We better do something before someone dies."
The rest of the school day goes by without much more problem. Once the boys are home, Alvin tells Dave about what he saw happen to Derek in the cafeteria. "I saw him struggle and then cuts just appeared on his arm. It was like invisible knives cutting him! Ask Simon, he and Brittany saw it too!" Simon says, "I did see it. It did happen." "Oh my! That is the strangest thing I've ever heard!", Dave exclaims. He continues, "Something strange is definitely going on." "If we don't stop him, people will start dying, I know it!", Alvin says. "You're being a bit dramatic Alvin. No one has died from nightmares, even strange ones. But I have told you, I will do everything I can to make sure nothing happens to you", Dave says.
After the boys rest and play some video games for a while, they have to do their homework. With Simon's help, Theodore and Alvin are able to finish their homework and study some for the upcoming final exams. Simon does the same.
Later at the Miller house, the girls have finished their homework. Brittany is giving Ms. Miller her concerns about possible scars on her face. "What if I have scars? I'll never be able to live it down", Brittany says. "Don't worry Brittany, if there are bad scars, we can just go to a doctor to lessen them", Ms. Miller assures Brittany. Ms. Miller adds, "Even still, you look just pretty, so don't worry too much." "Thanks Ms. Miller", Brittany says.
Later into the night at the Seville house, Dave is tucking the boys into bed for the night. "Remember, I'm here for all three of you. Goodnight fellas", Dave says. "Goodnight Dave", the three boys say back.
At the Miller house, Ms. Miller is doing the same. "Goodnight girls", she says. "Goodnight Ms. Miller", the girls respond.
Jeanette later gets up to get some water. As she goes into the kitchen, she hears a strange screech and looks. She is relieved when there was nothing there. Jeanette sits at the kitchen table with her glass of water and drinks from it. As she is putting her glass in the sink, she notices that the faucet is dripping water and goes to turn it off, only to realize that no matter what she does, the water won't go off. She gasps in horror when she sees that the faucet is now dripping blood. "What is going on?!", Jeanette says out loud as she is becoming more scared. She hears the screech again, only louder, like the source is right near her! She turns toward the direction she heard the noise and sees Freddy standing by the window evilly smiling at her. "Hello there", he says. "I know you care about what's on the inside of people, so how about I see what's inside of you?", Freddy rasps before laughing a terrifying laugh.
Jeanette screams in fear and runs to the front door. When she tries to turn the knob, it burns her hand. Freddy manages to get behind her. Jeanette hears Freddy's knives click and turns around only to get slashed on the shoulder. Jeanette runs for the back door and is able to get out. She quickly closed the door and turns around only to see that she isn't outside, she's in the boiler room. Steam shoots out of pipe and startles her as she is exploring the boiler room. Jeanette sees a young girl and immediately goes to her and says, "We need to go right now! This place isn't safe!" There is a screech and the girl says, "Freddy's home", before walking away. Jeanette hears Freddy's terrible laugh before hearing him say, "I'm gonna get you." She runs in fear with tears spilling from her eyes. Freddy suddenly walks out in front of her from behind a boiler. Jeanette goes to run the other way when Freddy points with a finger on his gloved hand and cuts Jeanette off with a wall of fire. Jeanette is trapped and is shaking with fear as Freddy chuckles evilly as he closes in on her. "Say goodnight Jeannie", Freddy says as he raises his knives and prepares to end Jeanette.
Jeanette wakes up screaming, which wakes Eleanor and Brittany up. Ms. Miller, also hearing the scream, runs to the girls' room. She turns on the light and sees Jeanette crying and the shoulder of her nightgown torn and bloody. "Jeanette, are you okay?", Ms. Miller asks with great concern. "It was Freddy. He tried to kill me!", Jeanette sobs. Ms. Miller goes to Jeanette to comfort her. "It's okay, it's over now. Calm down dear", Ms. Miller says comfortingly. Brittany and Eleanor join Ms. Miller in hugging Jeanette to calm her down. "Come on, let's clean you up", Ms. Miller says as she leads Jeanette to the bathroom. Brittany then says to Eleanor, "What are we going to do? He's not gonna stop!" Eleanor replies, "I don't know. I wish I knew."
In the bathroom, Ms. Miller has bandaged Jeanette's shoulder and given her a new nightgown. She takes Jeanette back to the bedroom and says, "Remember, I may be getting up there in age, but there's still a lot of fight left in this old body. I will do everything I can to protect you, no matter what." Jeanette says, "That's nice to hear. Thank you." "No problem dear. Now get back to sleep okay?", Ms. Miller responds. She then says, "Goodnight girls", and turns off the light and goes back to bed. Jeanette however is too afraid to go back to sleep.
At the Stanley house, Caroline is awoke by a noise coming from the bathroom. She goes to investigate and sees the sink is full of blood. "What in the world?!", Caroline says. She then hears a raspy laugh behind her and turns around only to see that it's Freddy. "Talk about a bloody good time, huh?", Freddy says with a wicked smile on his burned face. Caroline screams and runs into the kitchen to grab a knife before darting into the closet. She feels oppressive heat and turns around to discover that she is in the boiler room. She goes back to the door only to discover the door is gone. "Oh, sweet Caroline", Freddy says evilly from the side before running at her. Caroline runs, but Freddy appears right in front of her. She immediately uses her knife to stab him in the chest, leg, and arm. Freddy just laughs and knocks the knife out of her hand. "Nice try", Freddy rasps before Caroline runs again. She unfortunately runs into a dead end. She tries to stay against the wall to hide from Freddy. Freddy suddenly appears next to her and before she can run, he grabs her by the throat. Freddy laughs evilly as he raises his gloved hand. He then slashes Caroline twice on her chest and plunges his knives into her neck. Freddy smiles evilly as he watches the life go from Caroline's eyes. He drops her lifeless body and rasps, "Sweet dreams", before letting out another evil laugh.
In reality, Caroline is in her bed with cuts in the same places laying in a pool of blood, dead.
Jeanette has experienced Freddy's evil and Freddy has claimed his first victim! How many more will fall? Please review!