//------------------------------// // Chapter 28: Nightmare in Twilight's Castle (Part 1) // Story: Vocaloid in Equestria: beta session // by DerpyStarlet //------------------------------// ~P.O.V. Len~ After that terrifying nightmare, I was planning on telling Rin the nightmare, that is, until I heard a voice I wish I never heard. "While Akira is away, Jeff comes out to play!" The voice sent chills up my spine. I didn't know what to do, either I get up and definitely get killed, or stay in bed and wait to get killed. Either way, I still have a high chance of dying. I decided to stay in my bed, but keep a close eye on Kam-I mean Jeff. I watched at Jeff looked around, seeing the sleeping form of Kaito. Jeff slowly walked over to Kaito, an unemotional look on his face. When he was close enough, he used his knife to flick off the loose strand of hair in Kaito's face. Jeff just stood silent, just watching Kaito sleep, not making a move to murder him. "You're something else." Jeff said loud enough for me to hear, but quiet to not wake Kaito. After that, Jeff walked towards the door, leaving the room and leaving the door wide open. I still wasn't sure if I should leave the room to find help or go back to sleep like nothing happened. I know that latter was a very stupid and heartless choice, but at the same time, I didn't want to get killed by a fictional character that was someone's alter ego. But then I started thinking of what will happen if I didn't do anything. Imagining the dead corpses of both human and pony. That got me to get up and wake up Kaito first. At first I thought of just leaving him be, but what Jeff said made be curious. "Kaito." I whispered. "Mhm..." Kaito groaned. "Kaito, wake up." I started shaking his shoulder. "Five more minutes, mom." Kaito mumbled. "Come on, Kaito!" I half whispered and shouted. "Huh? What?" Kaito raised himself to a sitting position, his legs crossed Indian styled underneath the quilt. "Kaito, you gotta help me." I said. "With what?" Kaito rubbed the tiredness from his eyes. "Something's up with Kamui." I explained a bit. "What's wrong with Kamui?" Kaito asked, getting curious about the situation. "It seems that Kamui has some sort of alter ego and now it's roaming through the castle." I explained some more. "His alter ego is Jeff." "Wait? Jeff as in Jeff the Killer?" Kaito asked. "Yes! And if we don't stop him, he might kill someone." I was starting to freak out a little inside. "What about Rin and Luka? Are they okay?" Kaito asked. "I don't know, I'm too scared to check." I admitted. "Baby." Kaito teased. "Shut up. There's a killer on the loose." I said. "Okay fine, we'll check on the others." Kaito then got out of bed, taking his sword out of his guitar. ~P.O.V. Kaito~ I was still confused about what was going on. Jeff the killer, roaming through the castle in Kamui's body. It sounds like some huge prank, but I wasn't sure if Len was lying or not. I still didn't know much about him. But if anything, this might be because of the magic on this planet. Maybe it help Jeff come out from Kamui's mind. I was thankful that the girls room was close to ours, but as we got closer to their room, we heard some shuffling from inside. From that, I griped Moonlight tighter, while Len stepped back. I still think he's a wuss, even if there's a killer in the castle. Without another second to spare, I kicked down the door, seeing what was happening. I saw that Luka was on the floor, seeing her grip to her side and Jeff had Rin on the bed, bod to the furniture itself, gag in ger mouth and tears going down her cheek. "Mmh!" Rin tried to shout through the gag. I noticed that she wasn't looking at me, but behind us. I turned around just in time to see Jeff stab Len on the side, Len taking in a quick breath and falling to the floor. "Pity, you ruined the fun for us. I was just about to show this little girl a fun time." Jeff said, eyeing me with those soulless eyes. "What did you do to Kamui?" I asked, Moonlight ready just in case he decided to attack. "Who? You mean Akira? He's still in his little dream world. Pathetic if you ask me." Jeff said. I still eyed him, knowing that he wasn't telling everything. "Oh, don't worry. He's still here, but as long as he's sleeping, I'm taking the wheel." Jeff said. 'So that's how he's in control. Kamui in just unconscious.' I thought as I kept my eye on him. "Now, if you don't mind. I got a job to finish." Jeff then, as quick as lightning, dashed right past me. Him now in front of Rin, knife on her throat. "If you take one step, she's dead." I saw that Rin was looking at me with fear in her eyes, fresh tears rolling down her cheeks. At first I didn't know what to do, if I moved, Rin is done for. And even if I didn't do anything, she'll still die either way. That was then I remembered the powers I showed at the Crystal Empire. "Okay!" I said. "I won't move." That got a crazy smile from Jeff and a look of betrayal from Rin. "Good." Jeff was about to cut Rin's clothes off with his knife, until I interrupted him. Both Rin and Jeff heard a light hum. At first Jeff ignored it and was about to strip Rin naked, until a blue bolt hit Jeff's knife, the knife flying out of reach. Jeff looked back at me, seeing my sword glow a hint of blue. Jeff showed a 'pissed off' expression. "What?" Kaito asked. "I didn't take a step." And it was true, I was still standing on the same spot I was on. "Ugh! I can never have fun, can I?" Jeff asked no one exactly. "One moment, sweetie." Jeff said to Rin, Rin only responding in a bemused look in her eyes. Jeff then made a jump towards his knife. But before he could grab it, Luka took it and tossed it behind Kaito. "What...now?" Luka said, while taking in strained breaths. "Hmph!" Jeff then dashed out the room, while also taking his knife. I knew that he could tell that he wasn't gunna win between us, but nows not the time to chase him down. I need to help the others. I walked over to Luka, going on my knees to help her up. "You okay?" I asked. "N-never better." Luka said. "What happened anyways?" I asked, setting her down on her bed. But before she could answer I went towards Len's unconscious body, hearing his strained breathing. I placed him on another bed, thinking of what to do. "Hmmh?" I turned my head to Rin, still tied up to her bed. "Oh! Sorry." I quickly untied Rin, her hugging me while crying once again. "Thankyouthankyouthankyou!" Rin said, tightening her embrace around me. "It's okay. Everything's okay." I comforted her, sitting on the bed with her. "I-I was so sc-scared, Kaito. I felt so w-weak." Rin stuttered between sobs. "It's fine. Your okay now." I said. I turned my head to Luka. "So what did happen?" I asked again. "That guy just came out of nowhere." Luka explained. "I woke up due to Rin not cooperating to Jeff's action. I tried to stop him, resulting in this," Luka showed the deep gash on her side, making me cringe a bit. "After he did this, I couldn't fight without losing more blood, so I watched as Jeff tied Rin to her bed, gagging her as well. There were a few cuts Jeff did on Rin, due to the struggling, but before he could do anything, you guys came in and you know the rest." "Hmm..." I started thinking. 'This Jeff really is something special, but so far we have two seriously ingured, me and Rin. Of course Kamui is with Jeff and Twilight is still- oh crap!' "Guys! We need to get Twilight!" I shouted. "Wh-why?" Rin asked, wiping away her tears. "Jeff might be looking for her!" I said. "And maybe Spike and Nyx!" Luka added. "Oh, Nyx!" Rin said. "Luka, you need to stay and heal with Len. Rin, your coming with me." I said. "Okay." Both Luka and Rin said. I then grabbed Rin's arm, running out the room with her in tow. "Good luck." Luka said, me hearing her say as I went out the door.