Fearsome Four

Chapter 4: Quality time

Outside of S-Mart, Ash was digging trough his car's trunk for his chainsaw and boomstick, throwing books, magazines, and garbage everywhere. Herbert let out of a sigh of annoyance "I don't get it, we are loosing precious time! Whoever that cop was working for could already be deciphering the pages and be one step closer to destroying us all!" Herbert finished ranting when Kayako put a hand on his shoulder.

The TallMan nodded, "I agree with the boy, the cop could be working for a number of people. who it is will be a mystery."

Ash, not paying much attention, pulled out a sawed of double barrel Remington "Yeah, well whoever he's working for will taste the boomstick." he opened the barrel to see no shells and groaned. He began to dig through the trunk again.

In an attempt to add on to the conversation, Kayako mentioned a name "Maybe he works for Hannibal Lecter." Herbert and The TallMan looked to her in confusion.

"Hannibal Lecter? Cannibal Hannibal Lecter? That is ridiculous, he is currently behind bars. There is no way he could get a maniacal cop to steal a book." Herbert said as he shot down the option of Hannibal Lecter being the mastermind.

The TallMan gave it some thought and responded "That is true, but never rule anyone out until all the facts are in order." The TallMan told the two "Give it some thought, come up with some options." The TallMan then turned his attention to Ash "Any luck boy?" he asked Ash.

Ash pulled out a red chainsaw with glee "Yeah baby!" Ash turned to The TallMan "Alright pops, you and the other two hop in, we are going on a long road trip." Ash said as he jumped in the driver seat, The TallMan got in the passenger seat pushing it back to accommodate his long legs, Kayako sat behind Ash, leaving poor Herbert to be stuck in the tight space behind The TallMan. with everyone in place Ash drove off in the direction of Illinois.

-Cabrini Green-

Candyman sharpened his hook, grinning at the soon to be evil he will unleash upon the world. Rustling noises were heard in the main chamber room where the Necronomicon was being held, Candyman grabbed his coat and teleported to the disturbance, it was revealed to be The Leprechaun, a creature who protects his gold coins and kills anyone who steals them. Why he was attempting to steal the Necronomicon puzzled Candyman. He picked up the Irish creature with his hook, Leprechaun squirmed as he noticed Candyman "Candyman! What brings you here!" He asked in hopes not to be destroyed.

"This is my domain, what brings you here?" Candyman stated to the Irish punk.

Leprechaun nervously chuckled "Now Candyman, you wouldn't hurt a wee lad would ye?" Candyman used his good hand to pull a small four leaf clover from his coat pocket, placing it a mere inch from the Leprechauns face, causing him to shriek in horror.

"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't just blow you to bits with this clover right now?" Candyman demanded.

Leprechaun giggle nervously as the clover hovered in front of him "I can supply you with gold!"

"Try again, with the Deadite army at my disposal, I won't need gold." Candyman said.

"I know a man who can help ye! Just give me a chance to find him!" Leprechaun yelped. Candyman gave it come thought, lowering the clover and placing it back in his coat picket, and dropped the pathetic excuse of a creature. The Leprechaun jumped back when Candyman towered over him.

"Find your friend, and bring him here." Leprechaun nodded "If you shall fail, you will be one unlucky charm." Candyman boomed as The Leprechaun scattered off.

-The Four-

Ash drove for hours, flipping through radio stations "Is there any requests?" no one said a word, during his channel flips he stopped on a news report.

"Happiness was brought down as tiny town of Twin Rivers was devastated with a mass murderer reeking havoc, supposedly dressed as Uncle Sam."

Ash flipped through channels again, "That's sad, happy Independence Day kids! BOOM now you're dead. What a crock of shit." Ash then began to slow the car down at a rest stop.

"Why are we stopping?" Herbert asked.

"So we can rest a bit." Ash then turned to The TallMan "Is there always a stick up his ass?"

"I think it is a good idea to rest a while." The TallMan said as he exited the car "I wonder if this rest area has a coffee machine." with that being said The TallMan went to the coffee vending machine, Kayako went to the girl's room, and both Herbert and Ash went to the men's room.

-Men's room-

Herbert and Ash stood at the sink, washing their hands when Ash looks into the mirror "Hey Herby, you thinking what I'm thinking?" Ash said with a grin on his face.

Herbert gave a sour look "Please refrain from calling me 'Herby' and what you're thinking is just childish nonsense. Nothing will happen."

Ash raised an eyebrow "Oh yeah smart guy, well I'm gonna prove it. Just watch me."

"Please do, Mr. Williams." Herbert said.

Ash stood in front of the mirror, gazing into it, and let out a deep breath "Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman..." Ash waited a while to say the last part. Herbert let out a mocking laugh.

"You said you could do, that you were 'man' enough." Herbert berated.

Ash snapped his head to Herbert "I'm working on it... Just, slowly is all." Ash then turned back to the mirror, letting out another deep breath "Candyman..." Nothing.

Herbert patted Ash on the back "See Mr. Williams, what did I tel you? Nothing." just as he said that, a man appeared in the mirror, causing the two to jump back in fright, hugging each other.

The African American man was well dressed in attire that would fit the Civil War era, and on his right hand. He exited the mirror as if it was an open door way, he gave a roaring laugh "Ashley J Williams and Dr. Herbert West. The man who survived the Deadite's and the man who cured death. What a glorious add to my bounty of kills." He raised his hook and swung, luckily the two dogged and the hook got stuck in the wall.

Ash grabbed Candyman by the collar "Who the hell are you asshole?" Candyman laughed "What's so funny?"

"You ask who I am, when you called me." Candyman said. Ash turned to Herbert, who was just as confused as he was, Ash turned his head back to Candyman "You're... Candyman?"

Candyman nodded "Yes, and I posses the power to unleash hell on earth." with that, Candyman disappeared. Herbert and Ash looked at each other in shock. Ash saying the only words he could think of.

"Real enough for you?"

Chapter 4. Ash and Herbert know now that Candyman holds the book of the dead, but who is it Leprechaun was referring to?