____Chapter Twenty____

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Happiness really wasn't written in the stars for Toby now, was it? Everything he had worked so hard for was now ruined, it was all being thrown out the window. The feeling of you trembling in his arms made Toby outraged. He wasn't going to lose you, not now, not ever. And why are they so hellbent on taking you away from him? Can't they see he's better this way? Well, one things for sure, those selfish assholes aren't going to win, he's going to have you until death do you part. Ha! Even death couldn't take you away, he'd crawl right back from Hell and take you with him.

Toby instantly shook his thoughts away. Now wasn't the time to get distracted.

Toby took you by the shoulders and gave you intense eye contact, you looked so horrified. You were even zoned out from reality, your breathing quick and frantic. Toby lightly shook you to keep you from staying spaced out. You had been so brave throughout this whole trip, he didn't need you becoming soft right now.

"(Y/n), listen to me." He sternly said, catching your attention. "We can't afford to get caught right now. I need you to get in that car and drive as far away as possible, okay?." He demanded in an aggressive tone.

You were shocked, "B-But Toby! I can't go alone! What about all those other times? I can't do this without you! I—" you were interrupted with a hug. You couldn't understand, why wasn't he running with you? Toby pulled away gong you you a tender smile, he softly cupped your cheek with his right hand. "It's okay (Y/n), I'll find you later. Im not sure which killer is here so I really need you to go. I don't want to lose you so please, be safe.."

He pulled you into a kiss, it was sweet and comforting but the warmth in your stomach was gone as soon as it had came. You gave him one last tight hug "Please, don't keep me waiting.." and with that you ran out the front door. Once you set foot outside the house, you felt your anxiety rise up in your chest.

Frantically, you made your way to the car shakily unlocking the car door with your noisy keys. This was horrifying, which killer had found them? How many of them were there this time!? Can Toby really reason with them? Oh god, oh god, you needed to vomit. Ugh! There's no time for that! You needed to leave and you defiantly needed to find safety! You sat down on the driver's seat punching the key in. You tried to start up the car but it wouldn't start! Why wasn't it starting?? You yelled in frustration harshly hitting your palms on the wheel.

You continued trying to turn the car on until the sound of the engine roared. A big smile of relief made it's way to your face. Yes! You quickly put on your seat belt, you went to go adjust your mirror but froze. A familiar white masked figure sat in the back, just staring at you. Before you could properly reach for the doors handle and make an escape a rope instantly wrapped around your neck. You choked and gagged the brown rope burning into your skin, you scratched and against the rope.

You can't breath, it hurt, it was scary. Tears welled up in your eyes. You couldn't think straight, the killer was breathing harshly against your ear. You tried to get the rope off you neck but the masked figure pulled the rope against your neck tighter and tighter. You could feel the blood swell in your head. The man behind the mask felt a sick sense of joy watching you struggle for your life, you could feel his rush of excitement radiate from behind you. You tried yelling for Toby but only small whimpers came out. Your hands desperately searched around the consul of the car for something, anything! But to your luck nothing was found. We're had all that dumb luck gone? Where!?

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This was single handedly going to be the worst day of Toby's life. He stood still in the house's hallway listening for the stalker in the house. He had been frozen in place quietly listening for any movement. But panic had suddenly arose when he heard the car honk a few times. Toby gasped realizing (Y/n) could be calling for help. He ran to the open door ready to go and rescue you.

The killer jumped back in surprise when the door had harshly slammed shut on him.

Maniacal laughter came from behind him. Toby sweated feeling more anxious than usual. Normally in the face of danger he felt nothing but that was when he had nothing to lose! But now he does, he has you to lose... Despite feeling a heavy amount of anxiety he also felt anger.

He hated the killers! He hated them all! They were just so envious of him! They wanted him to suffer along with them. Why couldn't they just let him be happy? Just because they couldn't find someone as great as you doesn't mean they had to rip you away from him. Toby's head snapped towards the living room, the sound of static laughter and noise echoed throughout the house.

"Guess who~!"

Toby didn't need to guess, he knew exactly who it was. Toby slowly walked into the living room, an old boxed T.V flashed black and white as black mist poured out the T.V. A gross hand reached out, groping the corners of the box.

"I think it's time I pay you back for my arm now."

Toby gulped hoping this fight wouldn't take too long. Ben had finally made it out of the T.V, he stood proudly in front of it. His eyes poured out blood, his pupils were red and the white of his eyes were black. He had a sharp toothed grin, he had such a cocky expression. Black fog surrounded him and drowned the living room.

"What do you say, Toby? Wanna play my game?"

Wires and cords rose up like snakes, with one snap of Ben's fingers the cords shot torwds Tobys body. He stepped back skillfully slicing each cord with his hatchets. Ben let out a loud laugh before finally getting a cord to wrap around Toby's arm, more maniacal laughter came when electricity shot through the cord electrocuting Toby.

The killer fell to his knees, his body vibrating from the electric shocks. He couldn't move, he could barely even breath. Toby could hear the insane laughters coming from the video game killer, Ben. The sight before Ben satisfied him greatly, he was happy to finally be able to revenge for his arm.

Toby continued to struggle against the electricity, his body stuck in place. But In the back of Toby's mind he was really hoping you made it out okay.

You weren't okay. It became harder to struggle against the killers rope, your limbs were growing heavy and your vision was slowly growing black.

This was it, this is how you were going to die. Pitiful really, you were going to die useless and incapable of defending yourself. How could you let this happened? Why were you so stupid? You should have been more cautious! Especially considering your dangerous situation. As your face began to change from red to a purple, you were suddenly able to breath. The rope around your neck was released and you were gasping for air trying to make up for the loss. You were coughing and choking on your spit. You took this opportunity to get out of the car, falling onto the driveway's dirt. You trembled against the ground, your red eyes spilling out tears. You quickly got up trying to figure out why you were suddenly free.

The back car door suddenly opens the masked killer (known as Masky) suddenly fell out, completely unconscious. You didn't understand what had happened, that is until you saw a familiar little girl. It was the ghost child that had tried to kill you a few days ago. You're body didn't feel safe, memories of her deathly eyes looking into your soul replayed in your head. As you stayed frozen in place the demonic child smiled at you. Blood poured down her face, she was so dirty and tattered but her eyes glowed such a bright emerald color and her smile wasn't menacing, instead her smile was genuine.

"I'm sorry, we haven't properly met before have we?"

Her voice was so small, you couldn't believe that sweet voice belonged to her. The child took a step toward you reaching out to see if you were okay, she immediately stopped when you subconsciously flinched away. Your breathing was heavy and the red marks around your neck were beginning to turn into a bruised purple.

She recoiled realizing how terrifying she must look to you, she did try to kill you recently. She felt a twinge of guilt was felt in her no longer beating heart. She missed being able to interact with people, she missed not being feared. Heh, she missed a lot of things, the list could really go on.

"I... I'm Sally. I just came here to help you but not for very long."

Despite her age possibly being five, you couldn't help but notice how fluent she spoke for her age. Sally had been dead for many-many years, her ghostly body may appear young but she did have to grow up at some point. In a weird way, she still likes acting young despite knowing more then she leads on. You slowly brought yourself away from the ground, finally standing on your two wobbly legs. You continued to keep your mouth shut afraid to say anything wrong.

"I need you to run that way." Sally had pointed the way of the road. You stared wondering why she wanted you to go in that specific direction, originally if you had fled earlier you would have taken a different road. "It's a path that has no trouble and if you listen to my advice you will survive." Hope sparked within you.

"If you choose to go the opposite direction many killers are out there stalking and waiting. They're ready to chop your head off and place it of a stick for our master if you want to venture that way." Your stomach went into complete knots. There was no question about it, you were following Sally's advice.

"I'm sorry, I can't be much of use from here, my time is up, I must go but please, for the sake of you and Toby... Do Not Die."

"T-Thank you."

Your voice had caught Sally by surprise, your voice sounded wonderful! She had never really heard it up until now. Why did it sound so much like her mother's voice? Sally pushed her thoughts aside, she wished she could be with you and Toby. In her childish mind she wanted you and Toby to be her family. Sally gave you one last smile before finally disappearing from you, her body turned into mist flowing away with the wind. Maybe in another world she get that wish. . .

You were now alone. You looked over at the two roads Sally had told you about. One road terrifies you and the other road made you want to run at it. You began speed walking to the road Sally had told you to take, you could see clearly when you began walking to it, your mind was no longer in a haze.

"(Y/n)!"

Your quickly turned your head to the trees. Your heart raced when you saw Toby. You grinned as wide as you possibly could. What a relief! Toby was safe!

"Toby!?" You happily exclaimed. Without a second thought you ran to the trees. You followed Toby, he was holding out his arms for you. You were desperate to hold your guardian, you really wanted to see his face, you were desperate for him to tell you this was all going to be over.

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"Feel my wrath!"

Toby finally gained enough strength to lift his hatchet and chop off the wires. Once Toby did he fell on his hands and knees panting in exhaustion. Ben laughed at his pain finding his weakness amusing. The house felt cold and despite it being daylight it felt dark and suffocating.

"God, I can't wait till master gets ahold of you!"

Toby coughed, relying on his knee to help him up. He wiped away any spit from his mouth, he unconsciously touched the wound you had patched up by his mouth. A warm fuzzy feeling came to his stomach. He missed you, he wanted to see you. He wished that your time together hadn't been cut short. Why did they always have to ruin everything for him?? Why can't he just be happy!? Why is the world so against him? Why can't they just leave him alone? That's all he wants, he want to be alone with his precious (Y/n).

"How's (Y/n) by the way?"

Toby's brown eyes sharply looked at Ben, the sound of Ben saying your name aggravated him. It was such a beautiful name, a name that should only be said by Toby. Ben let out a fake pout.

"I really wanted to play with her, too bad the boss gets to do that before I do."

Toby felt his heart stop. Anxiety and fear began to fuel him. He was here!? Where?? He began to sweat feeling his heart race faster. His eyes began to twitch.

"Maybe I can just play with her corpse instead!"

"SHUT UP! YOU'RE GOING TO KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF HER!"

Ben was able to move to his side quickly enough to miss the swing of Toby's two hatchets. Ben almost forgot how fast he was. Ben kept dodging Toby's attacks and this was really pissing the twitching killer off. The more Toby tried to hit Ben the faster he became. The green killer began laughing, taunting and teasing him for missing each attack.

Swing

Miss

Slice

Dodge

Despite knowing Toby's attacks Ben found that the killer was switching up his attacks, Ben needed to say something to slow him down, other wise he'll have another one of his arms sliced off. And regenerating another arm wasn't exactly the easiest thing to do. Ben continued to launch wires at Toby but he'd quickly slice them up before they could reach him.

Ben was starting to grow tired, Toby had far more determination than he did. Toby only grew faster and faster as time passed. Ben began to fall victim to the previous events.

"She's all I have left to love in this awful world. She's what I live for, who I breath for."

Toby slammed his axe into Ben's forearm. The demonic boy screeched out in pain, finding himself pushed up against a cracked wall. Toby placed pressure onto the axe causing black ooze to leak down Ben's arm. He winced in pain his whole body growing hot, his head pounding from the pain. Toby had a look of hate in his eyes, they stared into Ben's peculiar ones.

"Don't you understand? He took everything away from me! My sister, my mother and I'm not letting him take away my (Y/n)."

"W-We're gonna live happily together! W-We'll even live fa-ar away from people, far away from scum like you, scum that'll try and take her from me! S-She doesn't know it yet but we're gonna start a family! S-Shes gonna have my children!"

Ben really couldn't believe what he was hearing. The way Toby talked was quick and desperate. He had a maniac look in his eyes. Ben began to taunt Toby with a laugh. "You really think she'll want that from you? Ha! Please, no one loved you before being a proxy and no one loves you now!! You really think she'll be willing to put up with a psycho like you—? Ack!!"

Toby pushed the axe harder into his arm. "What do you know about her? I know everything about her and I know she loves me, I know she does!" He repeated those last words over and over to himself. Ben gave him a look of disgust.  "You damn idiot! What don't you understand?? Your love for her won't set you free! You'll never be able to escape from us! No matter where you go or where you hide we'll always be one step behind you. And as for your so called precious (Y/n), the master has special plans for her."

"What are you talking about."

"S-Since you're so fucking easily distracted," Ben spat, "master was able to lure her to him. You really didn't pick the brightest girl on the planet now did you?" Ben began laughing at Tobys frown.

Oh God, he has you? Of course he fucking does! Why wouldn't he? Toby could just— Ugh!! What was he thinking!? He should have known to stop leaving you alone by now! This wasn't your fault, his master had a strong ability to lure his victims by manipulating their minds. Toby's head suddenly began to throb, it made him feel a bit light headed, his vision growing spotty. He harshly pushed Ben causing the him to fall back onto the floor. Toby gripped his hatchets.

"I don't have time for you."

Ben didn't bother to fight. Not like Ben stood a chance against someone like Toby, not with all the determination he has for you. Toby turned his back rushing out the back door. His head continued to throb telling him he was heading in the right direction. His stomach churned, he really didn't feel so good. This was like confronting your parents, except in this situation maybe that wasn't the best analogy to use?

Toby could really use a hug from you right about now. . .

He shook his head. Toby needed to stay strong! This was all for you! Just think about the life you two will have after all this! It'll be great! Just you and him! No body to get in his way. You'll both be in each other's arms for the rest of eternity. Doesn't that sound like a dream? A world where you'll only be with him, a world where your beautiful eyes will only stay on him, your voice will only call out for him. It sounded so perfect!

But for now he needs to focus, Toby needs to face his worst nightmare, he needed to face no one other than




The Slenderman.






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Hello!! Sooooo I'm insanely sorry for taking ages to publish this chapter. I've had a lot of things distracting me. Cause you know, life's a demanding whore sometimes lol. I also don't think I need to mention what's going on with the whole virus thing... Anyway, hopefulllyyy I can update for the next chapter very soon! I hope you guys stay safe! Wash your hands!! And just stay indoors and read Wattpad stories lol but for real, stay safe guys!!

March 23, 2020

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