This is a Horror AU of Chip and Potato, inspired by the Mandela Catalogue.
Chip and Potato belongs to Wildbrain.
The Mandela Catalogue belongs to Alex Kister.
All of this is non-profit. I simply create stories for fun, I enjoy it, and that's all.
With that said, enjoy.
Bodi had been driving mindlessly without any sense of time. He's been crying tears of regret the entire time he's been driving. He turned off his walkie-talkie too, so he hasn't heard from Howie in quite a while. Despite the fact that Howie shouted a bunch of foul language at him, he still genuinely cared about him. He wanted to at least come back to him and apologize for trying to turn him away, but at the same time he knew he had to do it to try to save him. It didn't work, and this is why he got to where he is now. He believes that Howie is most likely dead by now and cries as he thinks he failed to save him. As he drove back to the hideout, he started to think of how he's going to explain this to the others. The anxiety of how that would turn out didn't help the guilt he was already feeling. He could feel his mind starting to rot away in what felt like an endless drive, but then he finally realized something. He was on the wrong road for a long time, then realized he had the location of the RFSI base saved on his phone. He analyzed the route and quickly got onto the right path. The entire drive itself took about 51 minutes. He finally made it back after what felt like an eternity on the road. He tiredly climbed out, still experiencing a bit of regret, but calmed down a bit. He was still anxious about how he was going to tell this to the others.
8:51 PM
Bodi: Gosh... Why didn't you listen to me, Howie? I tried to warn you. Now you're most likely dead..
He slammed the car door a bit in anger.
Bodi: I just want to apologize at least.. I know you're really mad at me right now..
Bodi then stood there before the base and slowly crept inside. Surprisingly, nobody was in the living room. He breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he probably wouldn't have to explain if he just stayed on the low. That's when Michael walked into the living room and saw Bodi there. Bodi froze, hoping he wasn't seen. Then Michael called out.
Michael: Mason..?
Michael came closer to the door and held the door open.
Michael: Mason, you seem tired. Don't be so afraid to come inside and rest. You're new to this lifestyle anyway, so don't sweat it.
Bodi: Thanks..
Bodi stepped inside, and Michael followed him.
Michael: Hold on.. Where's Howie? How did you even get back here if he isn't?
Bodi tensed up at Michael's statement. He still very well believed Howie was killed by an alternate back at that home. Also, the 2 other members had came into the living room just at this time, making everything worse for Bodi.
Betsy: Mason? What's wrong? You seem off.
Chip: Yeah Mason. You alright? Also, where's Howie?
Betsy: I was just thinking about that too.
Bodi didn't want to tell the others, yet he felt like he had to. With all his courage, he admitted what he thinks happened.
Bodi: Well... I got into a very bad argument with him.. he went inside the home and I think he's dead by now..
They all gasped.
Chip: ..WHAT!? What do you mean Howie's dead?
Bodi: N-no! Listen! I tried to save him by trying to talk him out of going in there, but he didn't listen to me! It's like he only cares about this business that he runs and nothing else!
Betsy: We're not mad, okay? We're just shocked. And I know you are too.
Bodi: Oh, okay. Thanks for telling me that..
Michael: Well.. how exactly are you here in general? I don't think you're able to drive yet, did you walk or something?
Bodi: Uhh.. well... lets not think about that okay..?
Michael: Why not? Or am I just pressuring you more than you already are..? If so, my bad..
Bodi: ...Yeah.. that's the reason..
In just a few hours, Bodi now trusts the other members of the RFSI more than Howie. He feels ashamed that he ever trusted Howie now. He trusts them more than he did with Howie, so he feels like now is the time to tell everyone the truth.
Bodi: Well... I think I need to say something now that I don't trust that hyena anymore..
Chip: Go ahead kid.
Bodi: My name, Mason.. it's not my real name.
Betsy: Hm? Then what is it?
Bodi: My real name... is Bodi Panda.
Another gasp echoed through the room. Everyone was shocked to hear that, especially Chip.
Chip: ...BODI!? DO YOU MEAN YOU'RE THE BROTHER OF NICO?
Bodi: Yes.
Chip didn't know how to react. All she did was just look at him for a few moments before giving him a hug.
Bodi: Oh Bodi.. I heard about what happened all those years ago. Im so sorry..
Betsy: I heard about it too.
Michael: Same.
Bodi: Huh..? What do you mean..? I don't remember anything at all.
Chip: Of course you didn't, you were still so little, you were still a little baby when she took you..
Bodi: ...She?
Chip: Yes.. Lana. It's her fault. She works with Sebastian. Oh my, how am I gonna tell you what happened.. After your mother found out, she...
Chip couldn't continue on without crying a little, she hugged Bodi tightly. Bodi didn't want to give in yet, but he showed that he cared by just wrapping a paw around her.
Bodi: ..My mom? What happened to her?
Chip: She.. hung herself.. with a rope.. you're brother was so traumatized... I'm so sorry, Bodi...
Bodi: ...my mom..? No wait, you're joking, right...? Amanda... she would never...
Chip: She did. I knew your brother Nico too. We became best friends in kindergarten and still are. You still remember some things, right...? Remember back in the old days when it was just all fun and happy? I wish it would've stayed like that... Oh my, you were so innocent...
Bodi listened intently, he didn't understand any of this. He didn't even remember anything but a figure standing before his bedroom, and that's all he knew.
Bodi: Why did this all happen..?
Chip: He wanted it to be.. His name is Sebastian, and he's done all this mess just for REVENGE. My brother Spud was a victim too, I still can't get the image of his lifeless corpse out of my head.. But nothing compares to what happened to you, Bodi..
Chip had already managed to calm down a little. Bodi had no idea what to say, he was just speechless. Another part of him wanted to know if Chip was really telling the truth, so he asked her.
Bodi: What do you mean...?
Chip: Don't you remember? Remember the younger me, the pug with the pink skirt and blue vest? Remember all those fun times I had with you and Nico..?
Bodi let go from the hug. His eyes seemed wide, as if he finally remembered now.
Bodi: ...Wait... Yeah, I think I remember now... you were that pug?
Chip: Yeah! It was me!
Bodi: I get it now.. no wonder this place felt so familiar.
Chip: Well, now do you remember the TRUE story?
Bodi: Yeah, I think I do now. Get comfy, because this is gonna be quite long.
Chip went silent, waiting for Bodi to explain everything.
Bodi: Alright, so-
Bodi was interrupted when he heard the doorknob twist. Everyone else stopped and turned too. As the door opened, a hooded figure entered. The figure walked closer, and Bodi realized who it was. It was Howie. Howie just stood there, before he just silently walked over to somewhere else within the home. He also had his mask and hood on too. Chip turned to Bodi, asking him something.
Chip: ..didn't you say he was dead bo-
Bodi: NO! Don't say it! Howie still thinks my name is Mason, and if he finds out it won't end well!
Chip: ..Oh, sorry about that. Anyway, didn't you say he was dead Mason?
Bodi: Yes.. but.. it doesn't make sense.. I thought he died because he went in that home despite my warnings! I do feel bad though, I want to apologize to Howie..
Chip: I understand. But remember what I said before all this happened? Howie is... quite the troubled kid. You wouldn't understand what he's been through unless you know him more like me and Betsy. Even if he accepted your apology, things won't be the same now that you're on his bad side. You can go apologize now if you like.
Bodi: Thanks.
Bodi walked away to where Howie had gone. He went upstairs and peeked through one of the doors, seeing Howie in one. He slowly twists the doorknob open.
Bodi: ...Howie?
Howie seemed to be on his laptop doing things as usual. It was only after Howie noticed Bodi that he stopped.
Howie: ...what is it.
Bodi: L-look, about what happened back at that abandoned home, i'm really sorry.
Howie let out a sarcastic chuckle. He stood up from his chair and turned to Bodi.
Howie: ...Sorry? Really? After all that happened, all you say is just "sorry"?
Bodi: I-I didn't mean to make you mad!
Howie: Tell me this, I tried to call you on the walkie talkie back there, why didn't you pick up!?
Bodi: ...I thought you died.
Howie: DIED!? My gosh, i feel like ripping my organs out at the fact that I trusted you.
Bodi: Trust me! It won't happen aga-
Howie: SHUT UP!
There was silence before Bodi just quietly and slowly left the room. He closed the door and sheda few tears.
Bodi: Gosh... this is all my fault.. I wish I was still back in my hometown...
Bodi went back downstairs. Chip had been sitting, waiting for him.
Chip: I'm really sorry.. all of us heard that from here just so you know. But now, if you're okay with it, tell us what happened that night if you could.
Betsy: Yeah, I've been curious ever since I heard about it.
Michael: Same here.
Bodi wipes his tears and takes a deep breath.
Bodi: Alright... but as I said, this is gonna be a long story. Okay?
Chip, Michael, and Betsy: Got it.
Bodi grabbed a chair and sat in it.
Bodi: Alright, here goes..
August 26th, 2019
10:21 PM
A much younger Bodi woke up feeling uneasy. He felt like something was watching him in his own room. He looked around, scared. He sat up, trying to find something that could be explaining why he was feeling scared. That's when he turned to one corner, and saw a two pairs of eyes staring back down at him. He froze up, shocked and scared. He backed up against the wall of his crib, shaking. The figure then came out of the shadow, revealing itself as a tall figure that appeared to be wearing a cloak. That's when he shrieked in fear, starting to cry.
?: Awww... looks like my little boy here already started crying. Oh well..
The figure walked up and slowly took Bodi in his arms. Bodi shrieked and cried more, desperately trying to escape. But he is too weak compared to this figure, so he just continued to helplessly weep.
?: My name is Lana my sweet little boy.. and now you get to go home with me..
Lana proceeded to climb out a window that seemed broken. Bodi screamed and cried as he was taken by Lana. Through his tears, he can hear something back at his home still..
?: W-what's going on? Why did he stop crying!? WHOEVER IS BEHIND THERE, LEAVE MY BABY ALONE! UNLOCK THIS DOOR! PLEASE!
Bodi could hear the pleads die down as he went farther from the home. That's when he felt dizzy, and went unconscious.
October 10th, 2026
9:00 PM
Bodi: And... that's all I know..
Chip: Oh my gosh... it really is you Bodi.. Well, just know that we'll find a way to reunite you with your brother again. You'll see him again, I promise.
Bodi: Thanks Chip.
Betsy: Also.. I'm sorry that your first days here had to be so rough. You're still a little kid, you don't belong here at all yet nothing stopped you. I truly see potential in you, Bodi.
Michael: I agree. I couldn't even handle seeing Sebastian first hand back then, yet you're 11 and you're taking on stuff like this. I was 15 at that time by the way, so it shows how brave you are despite everything, Bodi.
Bodi was really liking all of this praise right now. However, he was quite tired now.
Bodi: Thanks you guys, I really appreciate all your nice comments. Well, i'm feeling a bit tired now. I'll go to bed if thats fine with you all.
Chip: Go ahead, take the rest you need buddy.
Bodi nodded, and climbed up the stairs to his room. He sat on his bed, but then he noticed something on top of one of the drawers. It was a piece of paper that seemed ripped.
Bodi: Huh..? What could this be..
He started reading it. It read: "Dear Bodi, I know you probably hate me still, but please understand me. I only got mad because things didn't go my way, and I feel like a fool for still acting in such manner. I'm 17, I should know better, yet I didn't. I'm really sorry Bodi. I hope you see this note, and hopefully tomorrow we can get along better. I know you can help us, but you should know that your part is required in the RFSI. If Chip said anything about me, it's true. My past was sorrowful. I'll explain everything to you tomorrow, but get some rest. From Howie."
Bodi: ...Thanks Howie.
Bodi took the paper and a nearby pencil, and wrote: "Thanks Howie." on it. He then laid down and went to bed.
August 26th, 2019
9:39 PM
The street of Welcome Walk was quiet as residents were asleep. It seemed like a peaceful place. Then, something paid a visit that would forever shape this street into something no one wishes ever happened. Nobody knew yet, but this was the day that things would start to fall.
Lana: I'm here Sebastian.. I managed to get into a TV and now i'm in this home on a hill..
Sebastian and Lana speak to each other via a hacked watch.
Sebastian: Good work. Now, remember exactly what you came for. That family is quite interesting.. I want to meet them..
Sebastian chuckled.
Lana: On it.
Lana crept through the house and managed to get out through a window. She walked towards the panda residence. She tried to get in via the front door, but it was locked.
Lana: Uhh.. Sebastian, the door is locked..
Sebastian: No problem. You're tall anyway, just climb through a window! And it's okay if you make noise, nobody's stopping you..
Sebastian chuckled again.
Lana: I can't wait to meet this family..
Sebastian: Me too! They are just like me, especially Nico. He looks so similar to the old me.. oh how I wish that pug never did anything, yet he did.. and now we are here. It's time for my revenge Gordie.. It's time to show the consequences of hurting little cubs...
Lana: I get it. We will show them all, right Sebastian!
Sebastian: Hahaha, you got it! Oh I can't wait to see this world flip upside-down, I have been waiting for this moment for so long..
Lana: I can tell. They will pay, trust me. They will see your rage and your pain..
Lana tried to break through the windows, but the windows were too tough for her. It was only after she went to the back of the home that she noticed a fully open window. She grinned and took this opportunity, climbing through the window. She then found herself in a super quiet room, with the only noise being a toddler sound asleep. She stared back down at the toddler.
Lana: Well look who it is.. our little victim doesn't even know im here watching him yet...
Time passed, and Lana just continued to stare. She was waiting for the moment for it to wake up, but it seems like the toddler was truly sound asleep. Lana waited a whole 42 minutes before she eventually got impaitent, and released an eerie fog in the room, capable of waking people up with an uneasy feeling. That was all it took for the little toddler to wake up with an uneasy feeling.
Lana: Finally awake... heheh..
Lana continued to stare, and then the toddler finally saw her. They both stared at each other, Lana was filled with a growing evil sensation, and the poor little toddler seemed to be really startled by her appearance.
Lana: Why hello there little guy.. how about we go to a new home..?
Lana then fully stepped out of the fog, revealing her tall appearance. It frightened the poor toddler, making him cry.
Lana: Awww... seems like my little boy here already started crying. Oh well... you'll be happy soon...
Lana came up and softly took the toddler from its crib. That's when it started screaming and crying, trying to fight back whatever could be taking him. Unfortunately, the toddler is too weak compared to Lana, so it couldn't do anything.
Lana: My name is Lana my sweet little boy.. and now you get to be happy with me...
Lana slowly took the toddler and climbed out of the home. She could hear the mother of whoever this toddler was banging on the door, in which Lana had locked beforehand. Lana hid the toddler in her cloak, and he contacted Sebastian again.
Lana: Sebastian, I did it. I took him.
Sebastian: Ah, great news! This is just the first of many, I can't wait!
Lana: We both cant wa-
Lana was interrupted as she heard what sounded like a police siren. She turned and noticed a police car. Instead of hiding, she saw this as an opportunity to scare more people. Lana then decided to climb back into the window. She had the toddler hidden in a pocket that she made with the cloak. With her mind, she unlocked the door, and the mother barged in the room.
?: B-bodi? BODI? W-WHERE ARE YOU?
The mother shouted in fear, but thats when she saw Lana.
?: ...W-WHO ARE YOU!?
Lana: I'm sorry, but it appears you left a window open and you're little baby is mine now... heheh...
The mother froze. She felt distraught. She fell to her knees, and begged Lana to return her baby.
?: P-please! I'll do anything, just give him back! He's so young, don't take him!
Lana: Oh trust me, i'm not planning anything bad... now, tell me your name... and i'll consider giving your little boy back...
?: ...Amanda.. Amanda Panda... what more do you want from me..?
Lana: It seems here you failed as a mother... how ignorant of you to leave the window open.. aren't you aware of the dangers within such risks?
Amanda: I'm truly sorry, I should've known better, i'm such a terrible mother..
Lana: You truly are. But, you'll do anything to prove otherwise, wouldn't you? You would do anything for your sweet little boy, right?
Amanda: Y-yes, anything, just please...
Lana: Would you even die for your little boy?
Amanda: Yes... I would do anything for Bodi...
Lana: Heheheh... very well.
Lana took a rope and threw it to Amanda, who had been shaking violently and crying a little.
Lana: If you truly mean what you say, you'll tie the rope and end your life here.. anything for your little boy right?
Amanda paused for a little before she grabbed the rope, tied it to the roof, grabbed a nearby chair and stood on it.
Amanda: Yes... anything for my little boy...
Amanda continued to repeat the phrase "Anything for my little boy..." as she slowly kicked the chair, struggling and choking a little. A full two minutes passed before she eventually passed away.
Lana: What a weak mind. So easy to manipulate. Have fun pandas, your time was good..
Lana exited the room and went downstairs, only to see what seemed like a male pug police officer standing before her, which started shouting as it saw Lana.
?: FREEZE! SHOW ME YOUR PAWS!
There was silence, and the cop shouted again.
?: I REPEAT, SHOW ME YOUR PAWS!
Lana: Heheh... now lets settle down here...
?: ...LAST WARNING, PAWS WHERE I CAN SEE THEM!
Lana let out a distorted little chuckle, and thats when the cop fired their weapon. There was silence again, and then Lana finally came out of the shadow, revealing herself.
Lana: I suggest you turn the other way, my dear friend. You have time, use it wisely..
?: I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF AGAIN, PAWS UP OR I'LL HAVE T-
Lana: QUIET!
Lana released her eerie fog again, and it was able to make the cop feel uneasy. The cop put his weapon down, and turned on its walkie talkie, speaking into it.
?: ..This is officer Little Poppa, the alternate appears to be a tall, cloaked entity.. It emitted some sort of fog, so its around a type 2 - 3. I'll need some backup here.
Little Poppa dashed out of the home after saying that. He felt unusually dizzy now.
Little Poppa: ..W-what the...
Little Poppa then fainted. He could still hear though and speak, just in his mind. He could hear the other officers on the scene rushing to aid him, but in his mind he asked himself something.
Little Poppa: I-i'm sorry I couldn't... make it back... Little Momma... i'll wake up soon... take good care of Chip and Spud while im weak...
That was the last thing he thought before eventually fully losing consciousness. Surprisingly, the backup had already arrived on the scene, and they started investigating the home. Back in the home, with the new backup calling to Lana, it appeared she was silent, until she spoke up.
Lana: This is just the beginning.. You'll see..
That's the only thing she said before saying nothing else. The backup then searched the entire home, but found no signs of Lana. One backup officer, a raccoon named Jordan, was checking out one room, and that's when he saw Amanda's dead body hanging.
Jordan: My gosh...
Jordan picked up his walkie talkie and reported what he's seeing.
Jordan: This is officer Jordan, i've found a female panda that's committed suicide via hanging in one of the rooms, seems like a toddlers room since there's a crib in here..
Jordan turned his walkie talkie off, but still couldn't believe what he was seeing. He started at it for a few more seconds.
Jordan: Geez, what did that thing do to this family..?
Jordan walked out of the home along with his backup partner who also happened to be his wife, Janice Raccoon.
Jordan: This is all quite odd, don't you think..?
Janice: Yeah. Oh well, it's just one of these cases. I'm sure nothing bad happened.
Jordan: About that, I saw a female panda's body hanging on a rope in one of the rooms, she's for sure dead by now.
Janice: W-what!? Oh my, how unlucky this family must be to have something like this happened to them. Michael's a good kid, I know it, he just struggles a lot.
Jordan: Trust me, we'll find a way to understand him one day.
Janice: ...I love you babe.
Jordan: I love you too.
Janice kissed Jordan on the cheek, Jordan smiling. They eventually walked out, Jordan reporting what he had seen to the Chief. Meanwhile, in a remote forest, Sebastian was hearing and seeing everything via the watch. he enjoyed every second of it, and mentioned it.
Sebastian: Yes.. exactly how I wanted it to be! You'll see now Gordie, you'll get what you always deserved for what you did to me..
August 27th, 2019
8:30 PM
A new day had arose, and a sleepy Chip woke up for another day of school. She yawned, and climbed out of bed. Potato followed her.
Chip: Hehe! Morning potato!
Potato chucked happily, and waved. Chip brushed her teeth, got changed into her normal outfit, and got her backpack on. She joyfully ran and slid down the pole that led to Little Poppa's car, but strangely, Little Poppa was nowhere to be seen.
Chip: Huh? Poppa? Where are you?
Chip exited the car. She looked around confused, and she eventually went back up the hill. She also noticed that Little Momma had been calling her name, and so she gently tapped on the window outside. Luckily, Little Momma was right next to the window when Chip did that, so she noticed Chip. Little Momma looked confused, and went to the front door to open it for Chip.
Little Momma: Chip? What were you doing outside?
Chip: Momma, where's Poppa? He's not in his car to take me to school!
Little Momma's expression saddened a little.
Little Momma: ...You might wanna come inside for this..
Chip followed Little Momma back into the home, and she sat down on the couch. She also called Spud over to talk with the two pugs.
Little Momma: Chip, Spud... something bad happened yesterday. You see, if you remember what Poppa said, he said he had to work overtime yesterday because he's been working with Michael. You remember right?
Spud: Oh wait, yeah! I remember now. Why do you mention it though?
Little Momma: Well.. while you both were asleep he responded to a call. It was from... the panda's home.
Hearing that, Chip's ears perked up and she got worried.
Chip: Huh..? The pandas? ...is Nico okay..?
Little Momma: Yes, but.. you can talk to him when you get the chance. He went unconscious and he's been asleep ever since. I'm not exactly sure how he made it to the home if he was unconscious ever since exiting the panda's home, but i'll just not sweat it. Kids, I need you two to be very quiet. Poppa probably won't be awake because of the things he went through last night, so you two most likely won't be going to school today. Got it?
Chip and Spud both nodded as they quietly went back to their rooms and put their school supplies back where they were. After that, Chip couldn't help but just take a peek into the bedroom where her parents slept, and sure enough, her father was there. He was sleeping so quietly, it was a bit eerie and off. She closed the door quietly and went back to her room, Potato hopping out as Chip sat on her bed.
Chip: Oh Potato.. I really hope that Poppa's okay...
Potato jumped up and hugged Chip, making a few squeaks to show that she understands and cares. Chip giggled and hugged her back.
Chip: Hehe! I'm sure lucky to have a puggy-perfect pal like you, Potato..
Potato: Uh-huh!
8 hours go by, and Little Poppa still hasn't woken up. The pugs grew more worried each second, silently waiting for him to wake up. That's when he finally did.
Little Poppa: ...huh...?
Chip: Poppa..?
Little Poppa: Chip..? What even happened..?
Chip: Poppa, you were asleep for so long!
At that moment, Little Poppa started regaining his memory about everything that happened last night.
Little Poppa: Oh... no... did i fail...? What happened to the pandas..?
Little Momma: Gosh... How am I gonna tell you..
Little Poppa: Just tell me, and get it over with, alright? No need to stall us..
Little Momma: Well... when the backup you called arrived and checked out the house... one of them noticed a hanging body swinging.. They confirmed it to be the body of Amanda.
A gasp from everyone echoed filled the room.
Little Poppa: ...W-WHAT!? So you're telling me that Amanda is dead!?
Little Momma: Pretty much... She looked lifeless the moment her body was discovered.
Chip then recalled back to what Little Momma told her.
Chip: Wait, Momma, what about Nico? Where is he?
Little Momma: Well... Andy has custody of Nico and Bodi now. Andy talked with his boss beforehand about everything, and he's stepped down from work for now to take care of the pandas. Right now, he's looking for someone to babysit Nico, but for now he will stay here until someone does so.
Chip: Oh no... Nico... c-can I go see him right now? Puggy pleeeease?
Little Momma: I'll have to ask Andy first.
Little Momma takes out her phone, texting Andy if Chip could do so. After a few 10 seconds, Andy responds with "Sure, i'll have Nico know. Just make sure to tell Chip to be gentle, alright? He's going through a lot right now.". Little Momma would respond back with "Got it, thank you.".
Little Momma: Hey my little Chiplet.. Andy said you're allowed to go, but please be gentle with Nico. His situation is extremely hard for him, so just don't overwhelm him, okay?
Chip: Okay Momma..
With that, Chip would exit her home, and slowly walk to the pandas home. She then knocked on the door, the door opening with Andy on the other side.
Andy: Ah, you must be Chip, Nico's best friend, right?
Chip: Yep.. Where is he..?
Andy: Nico's up in his room, but make sure you're gentle, alright? He already knows you're coming, so don't worry.
Chip: Okay..
Chip would climb up the stairs, and slowly walked to Nico's room. The door was already opened, so she just walked in.
Chip: Nico...?
Chip was greeted by the sounds of some sobbing and sniffling. She looked in one of the hammocks and saw Nico covered in a blanket, shaking.
Chip: Nico... I heard about everything... i'm so sorry...
Nico then came out of the blanket, and sat up. His ears were lowered, his pupils were big, and he has all of his plushies with him. He hugged one of them, speaking finally.
Nico: ...Y-you d-did...?
Chip couldn't handle seeing her best friend so sad like this. She walked up to him and sat next to him, softly hugging him. Nico gasped a little.
Nico: C-Chip... I...
Nico processed what happened before basically tackling Chip in a super tight hug, sobbing and whimpering into her shoulder. Chip pat his back, trying her best to comfort him.
Chip: It's okay Nico.. i'll always be here no matter what. Puggy-panda friends forever, okay..?
Nico: Y-yes.. P-puggy-p-p-panda fr-friends f-forever...
The two continued to hug, then Nico let go after a while.
Chip: ...well... do you mind if I ask what happened that night..? if its okay for you...
Nico took a few seconds to wipe his tears, still sniffling and shaking.
Nico: W-well... I woke up because I h-heard s-something like it was e-entering the house.. and then.. I saw... I saw it...
Chip: Whose "it"?
Nico: I... she told me her n-name w-was Lana... She was s-so tall... so scary... scary claws... scary everything...
Chip: Nico.. i'm sure it's nothing too bad... it was probably just because you were up so late.. were you..?
Nico: Y-yeah... but it scared m-me... so I grabbed the phone and I called the police... I t-tried to go back t-to b-bed but.. my little brother kept c-crying for no reason.. I could h-hear Mommy trying to enter Bodi's room.. and when she did... I could hear her s-sad voice.. Eventually I did get a bit of sleep... but then t-two cops woke me up.. They escorted me out.. a-and then... I saw Mommy.. dead...
Chip couldn't help but shed a few tears for herself. She softly held Nico's paw.
Chip: I... Nico... I'm truly sorry this all happened... it wasn't your fault...
Hearing that, Nico couldn't help but smile.
Nico: Thanks Chip...
Chip: No problem. And remember, puggy-panda best friends forever, right?
Nico: Y-yes, puggy-panda best friends forever..
Potato would then hop out of Chip's pocket, giving Nico a hug too.
Nico: Thanks Potato...
Nico took a deep breath, still trying to calm down.
Nico: I probably w-won't be going to school for a couple d-days because Andy's trying to find someone to t-take care of me right now...
Chip: It's okay Nico. I didn't go to school today either. Poppa was asleep for so long..
Nico: ...Why..?
Chip: Well... Momma told me that he was working overtime with someone named Michael.. and he got a call made by a... wait..
Chip then realized who exactly made that call.
Chip: Nico... did you... make that call..?
Nico: ..Yes. That was me who called.. I told you when I was explaining what happened, remember..?
Chip: Oh yeah, right..! Sorry about that..
Nico: ..Could you stay for a bit longer..? Maybe even a sleepover..?
Chip: Oh Nico... don't you remember last time..?
Nico: Yeah but... please..?
Chip: ..Alright.. but i'll have to ask Momma and Poppa first..
Nico: Thank you..
They both gave each other a nice hug again, which really helped Nico finally calm down.
Chip: You know.. I wonder what would it be like if you never moved here, Nico..
Nico: Me neither. But, i'm glad I did, because I met you. We'll be best friends forever.. right?
Chip giggled a bit.
Chip: Of course Nico, always! You're my best friend forever!
Potato joined in as Chip held her paw out for Potato to land on. Potato let out a chuckle.
Chip: Same with you, Potato!
Nico giggled a bit.
Nico: I'm so glad that you trust me enough to know about Potato, Chip..!
Chip: Mhm! I trust you because we're puggy-panda best friends forever!
Nico: Awww... thank you so much!
Chip: Yep! But anyway... now that you're feeling better, i'll go now, okay?
Nico: Okay then..
Chip then climbed off the hammock, preparing to leave. She turned back to Nico, and gave him a friendly wave.
Chip: Bye Nico.. i'll hopefully see you again if my parents say yes..
Nico: Bye Chip..
With that, Chip went back down the stairs. She went past Bodi's room, but it was all boarded up. Chip was confused, but decided to think nothing of it. She continued downstairs, where Andy was still there looking for a babysitter.
Chip: Hey Andy, i'm done..
Andy: Oh, alright then. You gonna go back home now?
Chip: Yep!
Andy walked towards the door and opened it for Chip.
Andy: There you go, enjoy the rest of your day, Chip!
Chip: Thanks, you too!
Chip would walk back to her own home, and knocked on the door. Little Momma opened the door.
Little Momma: Ah, my little chiplet!
Chip: Momma!
Chip rushed to give Little Momma a nice hug.
Little Momma: How's Nico doing..?
Chip: He wasn't doing great.. but I cheered him up! He feels more better now..
Little Momma: Wonderful to hear! Guess what, Poppa's feeling better now, so why not say hi to him?
Chip: Yes! Yes please!
Chip's tail wagged as she begged Little Momma.
Little Momma: Yeesh, someones happy! Go on then..
Chip jumped out of Little Momma's arms as she ran to look for Little Poppa. Fortunately, he was there on the couch, and Chip jumped up and hugged him by the side.
Chip: Poppa!
Little Poppa: Ah, hello my little Chip!
Chip: You're better now! Yay!
Little Poppa: Yep, i'll just be taking this day off to rest, then instantly back to work!
Chip: Take as much rest as you need, Poppa! You work super hard!
Little Poppa: I wish I could take a break, but i'm a police officer! We're always on the move!
Chip: I know, but don't you get tired?
Little Poppa: Heh, sometimes.
Chip then remembered what she told Nico.
Chip: Oh wait, Poppa, can I ask you something..?
Little Poppa: What do you gotta say kiddo?
Chip: Can I pleeeease have another sleepover with Nico? I know that I wanted to go back home last time, but I promise I won't this time! It's for Nico, I wanna make him feel safe, pleeeease?
Little Poppa chuckled.
Little Poppa: Sure, go ahead. I understand that Nico has all that anxiety on him, so if you wanna go sleep with him to make him feel safe, go ahead!
Chip squealed in excitement, hugging Little Poppa tightly.
Chip: Yaaaaaay! Thank you so much!
Little Poppa: No problem my little Chip!
Time would pass by, and eventually, the moon would shine. Meanwhile, Chip was getting ready for her sleepover with Nico. Little Momma walked her over to the pandas home, and Chip knocked on the door. She had her luggage with her. Andy opened the door.
Andy: Ah, I assume this is for the sleepover that Little Momma told me about?
Chip: Yep!
Little Momma: Yeah, I just hope that it doesn't end up like last time, right Chip?
Chip: It won't be like last time, I promise!
Little Momma chuckled.
Little Momma: Alright, then have fun my little chiplet.
Chip hugged Little Momma, and waved goodbye.
Chip: Bye Momma!
Little Momma: See you!
Chip then went back upstairs to where Nico's room is.
Chip: Hey Nico..
Nico was just fidgeting with his snugglies. When he heard Chip, he was startled a bit.
Nico: C-Chip!?
Chip: Yep! Momma and Poppa said I can be here for a sleepover, so here I am!
Nico: Yaaaaay!
Nico ran up and gave Chip a hug, Chip hugging back. Potato hopped out of Chip's pocket and joined in on the hug, making a few noises of happiness.
Nico: I didn't think you would come...
Chip: Anything for my best friend, remember?
All three of them giggled.
Nico: Oh yeah! Hehe, sorry I forgot about that..
Chip: It's fine! There's nothing to apologize for.
They both let go from the hug, and Chip went and laid down on the bottom hammock.
Chip: But.. I am a bit sleepy.
She yawned, and turned onto her side, but heard Nico calling her.
Nico: Hey Chip.. could I sleep next to you..?
Chip: Well... the hammock is too small for that..
Nico took another look at the hammock, then realized that Chip was right.
Nico: Oh, sorry about that. I just.. want someone to comfort me.. Mommy isn't here anymore...
Chip: Oh Nico.. I know, I wish the hammock was bigger so we both could sleep together, but it's still small. Don't worry though, just because i'm not with you doesn't mean that I won't be with you. I'm still in this room sleeping with you, it's just that we're both on different hammocks, alright?
Nico felt more comforted by Chip's words. He softly nodded and climbed up to the upper hammock, taking all his snugglies with him.
Nico: Thanks Chip.. you're the best friend a panda could ever have..
Chip: Same with you Nico, except i'm not a panda, i'm a pug.
They both giggled, including Potato.
Nico: Well... goodnight Chip..
Chip: Night night Nico..
Chip then turned to Potato.
Chip: You too Potato, goodnight. I know I can make Nico feel better, and you know that too, right?
Potato: Uh-huh!
Then, the three of them finally fell asleep. Andy, who had been watching everything happen from the stairs, smiled.
Andy: What would Nico do without you, Chip...
Andy himself felt tired, and slowly went to his room, and slept. However, he couldn't help but feel bad knowing his loving wife used to sleep here, and now she's gone. So is Bodi. It will never be the same.
11:43 PM
Elsewhere, in a dark and abandoned home, far yet near Happyton, a TV flashed on. It seemed to be a news channel, and it was reporting some crazy news.
Reporter: Breaking news, just in the past hour, an estimated 25% of children have suddenly vanished from their homes without a trace. The police currently are unable to pinpoint a current suspect, as there have been no leads. Remember to teach your kids about safety, and make sure you follow safety protocols regularly to ensure that your family isn't the next victim. We currently have no information regarding the perpetrator of these dissapearances, but for now, it has the nickname "A Merciless Thief". This is Happyton News, and we'll see you next time.
The TV shut off. A satisfied Lana and Sebastian looked at each other. Lana looked back at the couch, in which an unconscious Bodi was laying there, unaware of his surroundings.
Sebastian: Good work Lana. You played well. They know, we know, they will all know.
Lana: Yes Sebastian. He is victim 1, the first stolen. This world will see your pain, they will see your pain. it's all unfolding as planned, but we are yet to be at your desire.
Sebastian: Yes... they all will know... Gordie, if you're still alive out there somewhere, you'll soon know that you're greatest nightmare has awakened, and it doesn't look good for you. Just know that everything that happens from here is all your fault, Gordie.
Sebastian began laughing menacingly, clearly satisfied that it all worked to his plan. This was only the beginning of the downfall of Happyton, and nobody knew except Lana and Sebastian.