Well, I realize that my last chapter was a good 1/3 shorter than the first one, so I'm gonna go ahead and make this chapter a big one.
ENDINGS THAT ARE SPOILED IN THIS FANFIC:
SH0-The good ending
SH1-the good ending
SH2-The 'drowned' ending
SH3-The bad ending
SH4-the 21 Sacraments Ending
SHH-...The good ending I guess .'
SH:SM-...Pretty Much any of the endings XD
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the silent hills. If I did then I would have at least given Elle a weapon to defend herself from those Ass Spiders .
anyway, on with the story! :D
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SILENT HILL (Somewhere Near the Docks)
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After Elle had stopped coddling the younger Shepherd, they decided that if they couldn't find a way out physically, then they would look for a way to use this cults magic against them. They decided to split up into two groups, and look for clues to finishing this cult and getting the hell out of Silent Hill for good
Wheeler hummed "Now, lemme get this straight. Elle and I are gonna go to the residential area across the lake and look for hints on the cult, and Alex, Travis, and Josh are gonna go to Alchemilla Hospital and search all of the floors?" Alex nodded, "Yea, I was admitted there, and I get the feeling that there's something that I'll find if I look hard enough. Wheeler sighed "I'm sure there are gonna be some of those bitchy nurses there, and they're real fast and dangerous in numbers." Wheeler looked down to Josh "You sure you wanna take the kid with you? I know he's your brother and all, but I think he'd be safer with us-"
"No, I wanna go with Alex!"
Everyone looked down in shock at the younger Shepherd, who ran from Elle and stood behind Alex. Josh looked up in fear "Please, I don't wanna be left alone Alex..." The younger said as he shied away from the rest. Alex sighed and looked up at the Cop "Sorry Wheeler, I don't think there's any arguing with my brother. Don't worry, Travis and I can hold our own, and I promised I'd protect him no matter what." Alex chimed before walking toward Travis, Josh walking close behind the elder Shepherd.
Wheeler just huffed before moving toward Elle, "Alright Alex, whatever you want. Just be careful. A kid like that is an easy target, so watch your back." Wheeler said sternly. Elle giggled "Don't worry Wheeler, I'm sure they'll be fine." She reassured the deputy before the two began to make their way to the boats, trying to find one that wasn't broken.
When Elle and Wheeler were out of earshot, Josh looked up at his elder brother, "Alex... Why didn't you tell Elle that I'm not really Josh? I feel like... Like I don't deserve such treatment." The younger Shepherd asked the elder with forlorn eyes. Alex smiled "Because you ARE Josh... Maybe not my little brother by blood, but you are him in a way..." Alex smiled warmly, patting his younger brother on the back " Don't put yourself down so much Josh. No matter what I'll still care about you." Josh looked down and away from his brother, his damp hair hiding his eyes from sight."...We should go Alex. We've stood around long enough, and the monster's will be coming soon."
Travis sighed after watching the little exchange, "Well, the kid's right, let's go ahead and start hoofing it." The trucker said lamely as he started toward the hospital. Alex nodded and the Shepherd brothers walked with Travis, hoping to find something to help get Josh out of the town.
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We come to a place down below. One that can only be described as hell itself. Blood and rust lay in this room that is lit by a candle burning from the fat of someone or something. Bloody howls and screeches and roars can be heard in the distance, muffled by the dingy walls. In the corner sits a cloaked figure, whose face is hidden by the dark and bloodstained hood of the cloak, but the presence of the figure is enough to send chills down anyone's spine.
The cloaked figure looked up, a smile gracing it's lips. "So... one of our dear little memories thinks it can leave...? Thinks it can forget it's fate as a remnant...? "The figure said, it's inhuman voice being something that sounded like it could choke the life right out of you. The figures smile quickly turned to a sneer. "Well, I have me an idea... No need to kill the little remnant..." it said with an evil Cheshire grin.
"Bring the little one to me..."
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KOONTZ ST.
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Josh felt a chill run down his spine, as he moved closer to his brother. He could feel it, something was watching him, was listening to his thoughts. He could feel cold fingers wrapping around his subconscious, making itself known solely by it's sheer presence in the town. He had noticed this prescience when he first manifested in Alex's dreams, it watching him, and telling him to lead Alex deep into despair. Josh remembered that this prescience had lulled him slowly into becoming it's pawn in the little game it likes to play, but once he began playing his part the presence left him to his own devices, not stirring his subconscious or bothering him again.
But now the presence was back with a vengeance.
Josh's thoughts were cut off as he bumped into his brother, who had stopped walking a second earlier. Alex turned and looked down at his brother smiling "Josh, you should watch where your going buddy, if you don't stop thinking so much you might just get lost." Alex joked. Josh looked at Alex, nodding curtly before looking up and staring at the three story building that they were in front of.
Alchemillia Hospital
Travis huffed at the building "Well, I'll bet you my truck that lookin' around in here is gonna suck." He said bluntly before looking at the Shepherd brothers "You guys ready to go in?" Alex nodded before looking at Josh with kind eyes "Just stay behind me okay Josh? Travis will watch your back, and nothing's gonna get to you while I'm in front of you alright?" Josh hid his face in the back of Alex's jacket, a muffled "mhm" passing the boys lips. Alex gave Travis a thumbs up, and the two walked into the hospital, their weapons out, and ready.
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Somewhere on Toluca Lake
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Elle and Wheeler were sitting in a boat, rowing across to what they hoped was the boat launch or dock in Southvale. Elle was sitting in the boat pouting, as she wanted to help row, but Wheeler said his wife would kill him if he ever made someone else do something he could very well do himself. This being the case, Elle just sat there, staring at the bag of weapons that Alex had given them. Curiously, she opened it and looked through the items.
"Lets see... Alex gave us his combat knife..." She said as she looked at the large knife with a look of uneasiness, before putting it back. "Hmm, A Fire Ax..." She said as she looked at the ax with a bit of interest before rummaging through more things Wheeler sighed, "He gave us his Combat Knife, the Fire Ax, A Handgun and the Crowbar... And he gave my shotgun back. Now stop pickin at the stuff girl, You're liable to drop the damn bag in the water."
Elle gave a quiet glare before looking at the crowbar "Um.. Why would Alex give us a crowbar for use as a weapon?" Wheeler sighed "Cuz it's metal and is JUST heavy enough to bust some heads with. Not all useable weapons are gonna be obvious Elle, use your head a bit." He said before laughing at the annoyed look on Elle's face "I'm just messin' with ya Elle, tryin' to get my mind off this town for a bit."
Elle looked away from Wheeler, a thoughtful expression on her face. "Yea... I know you're just trying to Lighten the mood Wheeler, but I'm worried about Josh..." Wheeler cocked his head to the side, "Really? The boy seemed a bit shaken, but other than that he seemed fine..." Elle shook her head, "No... There was something about him that screamed different... Or maybe... It's just because he's too much the same..." Wheeler raised an eyebrow "Whad'ya mean?"
Elle stared at the waters surface sadly, "Well, the shirt he was wearing... My sister got him that shirt four years ago, and it still fit him slightly big... So he hasn't changed physically. Also when I hugged him he was wet, like he had been in the lake or something... He was really pale and skinny too... and his eyes..." She looked up at Wheeler "His eyes looked so lost, and he looked at me like he didn't deserve to be alive... He wanted to tell me something, but Alex interrupted him..." She looked down at her fingers "Alex is hiding something about Josh from me..."
Wheeler gave a long thoughtful pause, before shaking his head. "Elle, Obviously the two brothers have been through a lot. I'm not gonna say it's not good to be worried, but maybe they're hiding something only the two of them can talk about. I'm sure that once we get out of this hellhole they'll be more willing to tell you what's goin on, but until then you're just gonna have to trust them... Hell we all have to at this point."
Elle stared at Wheeler for a bit, before smiling, "Yeah Wheeler..." She laughed a bit "I guess you're right..."
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Alchemilla Hospital
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The trio was starting to get nervous.
Not because there were a lot of monsters, on the contrary, there were no monsters in sight in the hospital. They had gone through many of the rooms just wandering about, but they had yet to run into anything that was remotely threatening save for the blood and dilapidation of the building itself. None the less, Alex was sure to keep his brother behind him, the younger holding onto Alex's jacket with tightly clenched fists. Travis too was keeping his guard up, standing a bit behind the young shepherd and looking about every time a new section of room came into view.
Finally the trio had made it to the archive room, where Alex was looking through the files while Travis watched the door, bluesteel shotgun in hand. Josh watched curiously as Alex pulled files, but couldn't find anything of interest. Josh could tell that his elder brother was getting frustrated, this caused the younger to shift uncomfortably. Josh opened his mouth to tell his brother to be patient and he'd find something, but his eyes landed on a particular file that made his thoughts go stagnant.
"Allessa..."
The younger Shepherd breathed the name out softly, the name rolling off his tongue like it was the title of a goddess that was meant to be venerated, and not spoken by mere mortals. Travis perked up at the name, and turned his head toward the Shepherds "Allessa Gilespe?" he said as he moved from his perch in front of the door. Alex nodded, "Yea, according to this she was admitted here with severe burns almost 24 years ago..." Travis nodded, "Yea that's right. I admitted her here. She was the daughter of the wacko nut-job bitch that fucked up this town..."
"Is that so?" Alex inquired thoughtfully before looking down to his brother "Josh, why did you notice her? Do you know something about her?" Josh looked up at his brother, a hint of fear in his eyes. "Allessa is mother's friend... Or was her friend..." Josh bit his bottom lip as he looked away. "The one who made me loves Allessa very much..." Alex raised a brow, "Mother...? Not our mother right?" Josh shook his head, "No... The one who made me...Or the one who took a part of Josh and gave him to me... Made me a remnant who could actually think and feel..." Alex knelt down and put a hand on his brothers shoulder, "Who is this person Josh?"
"Oh my... You all shouldn't be here."
The three looked to the unguarded door, and saw a young blonde nurse, she had blood all over the front of her uniform, and in her hair and on her face in many splotches. Alex was about to inquire her name until he heard Travis gasp. He looked at the trucker with mild worry as he saw him begin to shake, the shotgun falling from his hands. He pointed at her with an unsteady finger. "Y-You're..." The blonde smiled "Well, this certainly is a surprise" The blonde giggled as she began to play with the knife in her hand. "It certainly has been a while since I've seen you now hasn't it Travis?" She said as she twiddled the knife, staring unblinkingly at them even when the blade cut into her index finger a bit, leaving a pearl of blood on the blade.
Travis nodded at the girl, "It's been too long... Lisa..." The blonde smiled, "You remembered my name! You have no idea how happy that makes me..." Lisa twitched, and began to walk unsteadily toward them, a large doll-like smile on her face. "Well now..." she said giggling as the trio began to back away, horror gradually filling their eyes as she stepped toward them unyieldingly.
"Why don't we have a quick chat... For old times sake hmm?"
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Yes, I am evil. XD
anyway, LISAAAA. In Silent Hill 0rigins, Lisa Garland met Travis when he admitted Allessa into the hospital. In Silent Hill 1, She befriended Harry, but she didn't realize she was a monster (You could say a remnant like josh) until near the end, in which she turned into a bloody puppet nurse and chased after Harry asking him for help. Harry ended up flipping out and locked her into a room till she left. (Way to go asshole .')
Well hope to have the next chapter up soon, give feedback :D