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I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE SILENT HILL'S!
Insanity?
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Alex walked hesitantly over to the table where Adam was currently sitting.
The younger Shepherd sat, knowing all too well that look Adam was giving him.
It was that same look Alex has gotten when Joshua stole a packet of gum from a store down town, mind you the kid was like 5 then!
"Alex, Curtis Ackers called me a few moments ago."
"And...what did he say?" Alex responded wondering what Curtis could possibly say to get him into trouble.
Adam sighed.
"He told me you were talking to yourself in the Park..."
Alex's eyes widened slightly; he hadnt seen anyone around while he and Josh were talking.
"I think perhaps you should start some of that medication we got given when you came home."
"I don't need it. I'm fine." Alex replied bluntly.
"So you think this behaviour is 'normal'?" Adam asked; slightly worried.
Alex looked down. He could never admit the truth, that he was talking to his deceased brother.
"No, but thats not what I was doing!"
Adam frowned.
"Then what were you doing!"
Alex cringed slightly, he had never been a good liar, and from what he could tell Adam was starting to get angry.
Instead of replying Alex just stared down at his hands.
"Thats what I thought...now come into the Kitchen. Your medication starts today." Adam stated roughly whilst getting up from his chair.
Alex scowled, he didn't like that medication, it made him feel ill and drowsy.
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Lying on the bottom bunk did absolutely nothing to help the overwhelming sick feeling in Alex's stomach, but he tried his best to try and ride through it.
He didn't need this medication, this wasn't a hallucination, Josh was really there! Or so he thought...
Alex turned onto his side, observing the quiet room.
He would have to make sure he didn't get caught talking to Josh again, or he might be re-committed.
Alex's eyelids felt heavy, and before he knew it he was drifing off to sleep.
The soft touch of someones hand on Alex's forehead caused him to flinch and open his eyes.
Two pairs of eyes met, and Alex knew exactly who the others belonged to.
Joshua.
Who wouldn't be able to recognize those large brown orbs.
"Alex, are you sick?" Josh asked in a worried tone.
The elder boy sat upright, leaning his back again the wall.
"No, I'm fine."
"Are you sure?" Joshua pressed, still not convinced.
"Yes!" Alex snapped in a hushed tone.
The younger boy stared for a moment; confused.
"Why are you whispering?"
Alex fumbled with fingers for a moment.
"Because Curtis caught me talking to you in the Park, and called Dad. Now I have to take Medication which makes me feel like I'm going to puke!"
he didn't mean to complain, but this whole situation was just plain bad.
Joshua sat in silence for a moment.
"Oh...I'm so sorry Alex, I didn't mean to get you in trouble!"
Alex put his hand on the younger boys shoulder softly.
"Don't be sorry, its not your fault!"
"I don't even remeber seeing Curtis there..." Josh mused.
"Neither do I!"
The two sat together in silence, just enjoying one anothers company.
"So how long do you have to take those pills for?" Josh asked quietly, breaking their silence.
Alex shifted on the matress.
"I'm not sure...as long as Dad thinks I'm crazy for, I guess."
The two listened quietly as they heard the phone ring downstairs.
Alex expected either Adam or Lillian to answer it, but after a few more rings he decided to take the matter into his own hands.
Much to his suprise, Joshua followed him the whole way down, even after nearly stumbling down the stairs from the effects of the medication.
Alex picked up the phone.
"Hello?"
"Well if it isn't Mr. Crazy!" Curtis laughed. His deep raspy voice mocking him.
Alex could feel the anger burning within him.
"Just shutup Curtis!"
Curtis laughed even louder.
"Hey thats no way to speak to your elders, now is it?"
"Look why did you even call?" Alex growled.
"I wanna talk to your Dad if you don't mind taking sometime away from your imaginary friends." Curtis mocked further.
Alex slammed the phone onto the table nearby, and called Adam up from the Basement.
Before Adam had even made it up the stairs, Alex stormed back up to his room; with Joshua not far behind.
"What did Curtis say!" Josh asked, curious by Alex's fury.
"It doesn't matter, he's just a fucking moron." Alex growled.
Joshua pulled that classic face that kids pull when someone says a 'naughty' word.
"Sorry for swearing..." Alex mumbled whilst sitting back onto the bottom bunk.
"Its okay, I don't really mind." Josh smiled.
The elder Shepherd felt tired, he didn't even notice Josh rumaging away in an old toy box.
Alex flinched ever so slightly as a small rubber ball bounced off his left arm.
"Wanna play?" Josh asked cutely while picking up the ball.
"Sure." Alex smiled.
The two played catch for a while, making the occasional conversation every know and then.
This moment reminded Alex of similar times when Josh had been alive, and that made his heart fill with joy.
Alex lightly threw the ball toward Josh, but was suprised when he didn't catch it.
The ball rolled to a slow stop at the other side of the room.
"Josh?" Alex mumbled concerned.
The child stared blankly at the wooden floor, his eyes seemed almost hallow.
He then stood up and began walking toward the exit of the bedroom.
"Josh, where are you going!"
"I-I have to go..." The youngest brunetter whispered, and then slowly exited.
Alex sat on the edge of the bunk, confused and worried by what had just happened.
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The fresh air outside seemed to help Alex's dizzy head.
Alex tilted his head upward slightly, feeling the sun caress his face.
He wondered where Josh went when he left all those times...
Silent Hill...perhaps that town held the answers to his questions.
Suddenly Alex remebered that wooden cabinet Joshua had told him about a few days ago.
Whatever was in there obviously posed some importance to Joshua.
Alex stood slowly; being careful to keep his dizzyness at bay.
Walking back into the house, Alex automatically noticed his Mother sitting casually in her rocking chair sewing.
Slowly Alex walked toward his parent.
"Where's Dad?"
Lillian jumped ever so slightly before responding.
"Oh you gave me a fright Alex. I think we might have to buy you a packet of tic-tacs to carry in your pocket!"
Alex chuckled slightly. It was nice to see his Mother warming up to him enough to crack a joke.
"Your Father went down to the Police Station, he might be gone for a few hours...so it will probably just be me and you around for dinner time."
Alex felt slight relief at his Fathers absence, atleast he could have a few hours to take a look around the Basement.
"Okay, cool." Alex said quietly, trying to end the conversation.
Just as he was about to walk away, Lillian continued onward.
"Y'know...Alex if you ever want to talk about anything don't hesitate."
Alex stood silent for a short moment.
"I'll keep that in mind...Thanks."
Alex then quietly exited the lounge room. He then walked back outside and through the backyard entrance to the Basement.
Slowly Alex closed the door behind him, making sure to turn on the lights before fully closing it.
Alex had always found the Basement rather creepy, it had the classic dusty spiderweb look.
Alex took no time in looking around, he was on a mission to get to that cabinet.
The Shepherd boy was slightly confused by the sheet of fabric hung over the doorway. It hadn't been there previously, but Alex shrugged it off and moved it out of the way.
Automatically Alex noticed the strange lock the cabinet had on it. It looked like a strange key would fit in there, but unfortunatly Alex didn't have any keys to place in the lock.
Alex examined the cabinet. A devious smirk crossed his lips when he found a slightly broken piece of wood at the back of the cabinet.
The young brunette turned the wooden object around, and carefully pulled the loose backing off the cabinet.
Alex slowly picked up the only item he could see at the bottom of the cabinet.
The teenager gazed in awe at the ornate looking dagger.
Pale silver and gold coloured the sides, along with beautiful edging. Surely Adam was keeping this merely as a collectable, and not for his hunting room.
Alex looked at the door to Adams hunting room. Ever since he was a child Alex had been afraid to go in there.
Alex had always wanted to see what the inside of Adam's hunting room was like. Josh had been down there once before, so Alex; being 12 at the time, saw no harm in himself taking a trip down to see his Father.
The child rushed down the stairs excitedby the fact the door was slightly open already, it seemed inviting so Alex pushed it open some more.
The young brunette's eyes widened at the sight of a bloodied carcus being hacked at by Adam. He wanted to walk away but it was too late, the elder man had already seen him.
'What do you think your doing!' Adam growled, his temper getting the better of him.
'I-I just wanted to come and see you...' Alex squeaked as his Father barged closer.
Suddenly Adam grabbed Alexs shoulders roughly, shaking him.
'I don't ever wanna see you down here again, are we clear!'
The child stood in shock.
'Y-yes Sir!' Alex replied shakily.
Adam then turned and slammed the door shut, leaving his son behind.
Alex scowled at the sudden flashback.
He had never liked this house. Yeah sure it was big, but it always felt cold, nothing like a home should feel...
Alex examined the lock on the hunting room door. There was no handle, just a thin slit in its place.
The young adult suddenly had an idea.
Hesitantly he slid the dagger into the opening, and then proceeded by turning the knife.
Alex was suprised when a 'click' sounded from the door, and it slowly creaked open.
The Shepherd walked inside, taking in as much as he could of the new found space.
There wasn't much in the room, just a wooden table, a set of knives, and a large steel cabinet.
Alex walked over to the cabinet.
The lock appeared to be the same as the one used on the door, so Alex repeated the same process with the dagger.
Once the cabinet was open, Alex wasn't suprised to find Adam's guns placed neatly inside, but he did not expect to find a note at the bottom.
It read:
Adam,
Not only has your families Sacrifice failed, but now you have put the entire Town in extreme danger! I know you tried all you could to reverse the effects of the 'accident' but that just isn't good enough.
I don't know how much time we have left before the effects of the otherworld take place, but however long that maybe just remeber what is wrong MUST be set right again...
And I myself will not let our Sacrifices go in vein...that is those of us who actually succeded in our Sacrifices.
If you value your life, you will not get in mine or the others way.
Good luck trying to get yourself out of this one.
M.H
Alex stood glaring at the letter for a few moments.
Was this letter real or a joke?
And who was M.H?
Alex had a million thoughts racing through his mind.
Carefully he placed the letter back, and locked the cabinet.
He did not want anyone to know he had been down here.
Alex re-locked the hunting room and placed the dagger back in the cabinet, and placed the backing on to its rightful place.
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Welp, thats all for this Chapter...gawsh its actually a decent length for once! :o I REALLY hope ya'll like it! i know the plot might seem a bit aimless at this point, but i promise you will all make sense in the next few chaps. PLEASE REVIEW GUYS! i need to know your opinions on this story!
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