Everyone was groggy-eyed and grumpy as they set out to the beach. Santana was slightly crying at the thought that Rachel was still missing and they only had a limited time. She then realized that there was only 15 members left. The killer briefly described what needed to happen. They needed to set the West on fire, referring to the woods. Puck and Finn headed slightly into the woods, bringing a lighter with them. The rest of the gang heard slight clicking sounds, meaning the lighter was attempting to work.
"they probably need a new lighter. Ill take them one of my spares." Sam suggested.
"why do you have spare lighters?" Mercades asked, concerned.
"in case I get locked out or something and need to start a fire, duh." Sam said before treading into the woods.
The group sat in silence until they heard the clicking again, a masculine scream, and pairs of legs running like hell out of the woods as the woods set aflame.
Mercades got scared when they only saw Puck and Finn running out.
"guys… guys! Wheres Sam?" She asked, freaking out with tears in her eyes.
"bear trap...Sam…got caught…couldn't save 'em…flames too high…" Puck managed to get out in between pants. He was getting out of shape because of the lack of sex and football.
"no…NO!" Mercades went to run into the flames but was held back by Quinn and Tina, who were also in tears.
The gang sat in silence with the exception of the fire crackling while they waited for the fire to go out. They needed to get the next riddle.
The fire died out a couple hours before dusk. Santana ran into the piles of ashes as she came across Sam's body. She had tears in her eyes as she picked up the note attached to his corpse. She took it to the rest of the group and read aloud.
"this game is fun, isn't it? I told you I'd be watching. It seems that you people care about this little brunette a lot. I would hate for anything horrible to happen to her. Guess you guys need to work faster. You have ignited the west, like I told you too. I guess you guys deserve a reward. 3 down, 14 to go. Here's your next riddle:
Your reward has to do with a blonde. Find her and get an advantage. Death is on his way. He does not want money as a reward, but a different type of green. The dancers must dance with the darkest light that is risen at its greatest hour, in order to get closer to saving the tiny brunette. I would wish you good luck, but your luck is about to run out." Santana said, with weary eyes.
"what the hell does he mean?" Puck almost shouted, getting his breath back.
"obviously a blonde. Wait, dancers?" Finn asked confused.
"the only blonde left with us is Quinn, and we don't need to find her." Mike stated.
"it isn't me guys." Quinn also stated.
"then that means.." Tina started.
"he's giving us Brittany." Santana finished, tears streaming down her face.