Hunting Slenderman

[dont_turn_around]

In the mist and fog and silence, there is a cave. There is darkness within darkness there and nothing more and the faint whiff of something ... not right.

But there's a drawing stuck to the rocks that frame the opening, a childish grouping of trees and a tall, thin man, with the words TAMAN SHUD.

Here is the end.

"I think we should go here," says Jack.

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[zodiac_rabbit]

"I'm fine, but could you grab my clothes? I kinda... don't keep them when It transform back."

Momiji starts hopping out of the cave, moving with surprising swiftness for an albino bunny.

[ami_imperfect]

Dani rolls her eyes; boys.

Then she stoops to pick up the discarded articles of clothing before following Momiji out of the cave.

She does not blame him for his speed.

[a1enzo]

As they walk, Enzo asks, "So... that's why the other you always had a thing for rabbits? He's a parallel version of the Momiji who used to be around here," he explains to Dani.

[v_knidh8er]

The tune slowly changes from sad to something eerily reminiscent of the theme from Jaws.

Oh, and it's getting closer.

[zodiac_rabbit]

"Yeah... they find us. Usually it's cool, but sometimes they show up at really awkward times."

Momiji would continue, but decides that maybe moving faster is a better option. He doesn't want to leave the pair behind though.

[ami_imperfect]

Dani quickens her pace, but it has nothing to do with the change in cadence of the song. Absolutely nothing at all.

"Even the demon ones around here?" she can't resist asking.

[zodiac_rabbit]

"Demon bunnies? I've only meet really sweet bunnies. They crowd around me if I come too close to the forest. Are they usually nasty?"

News to Momiji!

[a1enzo]

"Yeah, they are. I guess they like you 'cause, well, they're still bunnies."

Enzo speaks lightly, but he is very alert, and has his hands on (and in) his weapons.

[ami_imperfect]

"They breathe fire," Dani puts in.

Carrying Momiji's clothing makes wielding her ecto-saber a little difficult, so she's got it clipped to her tool belt. One-handed ecto blasts will have to suffice for now.

[zodiac_rabbit]

Momiji's eyesight is much better in this low light situation than they were as a human, so he is able to bounce quickly.

"Well, they were sweet to me. Maybe people just need to be nicer. Maybe I'll try to introduce you." He cocks his ears backwards, listening to the scary sounds.

[v_knidh8er]

The tempo increases.
The singing is louder.

In front of them.
It's coming from in front of them!

[zodiac_rabbit]

Momiji senses the change in the volume... and direction almost instantly. He stops almost mid-hop, causing himself to tumble. He isn't use to running this fast or long as a bunny.

"They're in front of us!" Stating the obvious is a skill.

[a1enzo]

"Got that, thanks."

The sword is drawn; in his left hand, the stunner.

[ami_imperfect]

Momiji's clothes get dropped to the ground as Dani shifts her stance, fists up and glowing with ecto-energy.

"Time to dance."

[v_knidh8er]

The singing falls silent, and is quickly replaced by the snapping of fingers.

[zodiac_rabbit]

Momiji falls behind the two. Rabbit form may be better for getting the heck out of Dodge, but not much for fighting... maybe if some of the 'Demon Bunnies' were still around.

He wishes there was something he could do to help...

[a1enzo]

They're here.

It's them.

[ami_imperfect]

This is it.

[v_knidh8er]

The cracking of knuckles.
The whine of a taser lighting up.


The hiss that comes just before the flick and grind of a flint connected to a flame thrower.

[a1enzo]

What?

What?

"Frag!" Enzo shouts as he moves to make sure he and his forcefield are directly between Momiji and the flames. At the same time, he thumbs his stunner to a weak but wide spray and lets loose.

The forcefield is self-recharging, but a steady stream of flame will drain its power quickly...

[ami_imperfect]

Dani moves to stand beside Enzo, helping him to shield Momiji, before sending out several weak ecto-blasts of her own.

[v_knidh8er]

You'll have to excuse Braids, he can't pass up an opportunity to sing the Star Trek fight music.

He and Idol dodge to the sides of the cave, as Dreads opens fire on the lot with the flame thrower on medium well.

There is no getting out this way. They may wish to consider falling back.

[zodiac_rabbit]

"Run!"

Momiji grabs his pants only in his mouth and runs. It's awkward, and slow, and he'll be really cold... but at least he won't be crispy.

If Slenderman is going to eat bunny tonight, he's going to have to do it raw!

[a1enzo]

"There was another branch back that way," Enzo gasps. The heat is already making him groggy. "Dani, these aren't him. I think..."

[ami_imperfect]

"They're just the distraction," Dani finishes, shooting off another blast; it's stronger than the previous ones, but still weaker than what she'd use on someone like Vlad.