Chapter 3:

The Idols were now alone. In the pitch dark. They started freaking out. "Oh my God, we're all going to die!" Megan sobbed. Anoop put his arm around her. Or who he supposed was her at least. "Um, wrong person Noop-Dogg..." Danny said sheepishly. Anoop let go and quickly made his way over to Megan.

"Don't worry Meg. We ARE going to make it through this. We will. ALL of us. We're strong. We can't let this break us. The director said there was an exit. He's just messing with our minds. Manipulating us for the peoples entertainment. We're not going to give in to all of this..." he lifted her chin and moved her hair out of her face. "We're gonna be alright, okay?"

"You REALLY think that Anoop? We're in the frickin dark in this huge building. We have no idea what we're doing or where we're supposed to head to. We're screwed..." Matt said.

Suddenly, an announcement came on over the loudspeaker. "So you guys want light?" Adam looked around wildly, trying to find where the voice was coming from. He sighed after hearing it was just on the loudspeaker. "Well, head to your left. On a table about 100 feet away are 5 flashlights. Who knows how long they will last though..." the director laughed and shut off the loudspeaker.

"Well...come on guys. Let's get those flashlights..." said Lil nervously. The idols started walking blindly until Michael finally hit a table. He started feeling around. Hey guys, I think I found them!" He picked one up and found the switch. He turned it on and shined it around, looking at everyones scared faces.

"Okay, we're going to have to pair up and share these," Adam said, immediately taking charge as he often did. Everyone quickly found a partner: Adam with Allison, Lil with Scott, Michael with Danny, Matt with Kris, and Megan with Anoop. They all got their flashlights.

"Okay, well now what Adam?" Kris asked him. Everyone turned towards him. Before Adam could speak, another announcement came over the speakers. "Make your decisions wisely. You all better scatter. Or this is going to be one VERY short movie!" The loudspeaker turned off again, and Adam looked around again. "Where are you? And how do you know what we're saying?" Adam called out.

The loudspeaker came on again. "I'm watching you. There's hidden cameras everywhere. EVERYWHERE. Now like I said, you should probably leave...now..."

"Wait, what's happening?" Adam called out, but the loudspeaker shut off. The room was silent.

"Adam...I...I don't like this..." Allison said, clinging to his arm. He pulled her close.

"Hey, what's that?" Scott said. They all stopped and listened. Footsteps. Approaching rapidly.

"Everybody run!" Megan screamed. Everyone scattered off in different directions, each with their partner.

Allison and Adam ran until they were out of breath. Finally Allison had to just stop. "Wait Adam...I...I need a break..." she said, gasping for air. He immediately stopped. "I...I don't think I can go on Adam. I'm...I'm not cut out for this. There's no way I'm going to be able to make it."

Adam grabbed her hand. "You will make it Allie. You WILL. I'm not going to let you go. No matter what. I'll protect you. I'll fight for you. You're safe with me. Don't worry."

Allison looked up and smiled at him. There was a hint of doubt in her eyes though. How were they going to do this? How were they going to survive? She tried to think back to every horror movie she had watched. "Adam, we...we gotta find the others. We can't be separated. That's how...that's how people die..." she studdered. A chill went up her spine again.

"You're right," Adam agreed. "We can't just leave them out there alone. Who knows what might happen. Just like a horror movie. But real..." Adam shivered too and grabbed Allison's hand.

They were just about to start walking when Allison pulled back. "Wait Adam...what's that?

"What?" He asked, stopping and looking around. He shined his flashlight into the darkness. I don't see...or hear anything."

"Seriously Adam, I'm telling you I heard something. And I...Adam, look out!" she suddenly screamed, and pointed behind him. Adam spun around just in time to see a heavy-built man about 6-foot dressed in a ski mask and all back holding a big axe above his head.