By the time the sun had set, you and the rest of your friends were lounging by the pier, worn out from the training and anxious about the upcoming battle. Lucas and Ellie were talking by themselves, Ari was taking cloudgazing on the grass and you were keeping watch. It was far too early for Jason to be here but your paranoia was acting up. Why wouldn't it? You were facing off against two psychotic killers here.

You thought back to the gruesome room in your house; the bloody walls still making you anxious. It scared you how powerful Freddy could become - how close he was all the time. And if you accidentally fell asleep...well let's just say you weren't coming back to the real world anytime soon. The nursery rhyme written in blood sounded all too familiar though. So much so that you didn't even realise that you started singing it under your breath.

"One, two, Freddy's coming for you. Three, four, Better lock your door. Five, six, Grab a crucifix. Seven, eight, Ya better stay awake-" You sweetly sang, not even thinking about it.

"Nine, ten, Freddy's back again." Ari finished and you turned to see her sitting up.

"You know the rhyme too?" You asked in surprise, feeling uncomfortable as she nodded.

"Mmhm. It plays every time he's near. I bet you've heard it a lot, huh?" Ari answered seriously.

"No...well once." You were about to deny it but then thought back to the rhyme on the wall.

"Jason should be coming soon - an hour or less at the most. Feeling ready?" She grinned when you sat on the ground next to her, exhausted.

"I feel sick just thinking about it." You confessed nervously, and her face switched to a concerned one.

"Hey, we can do this. We've been practising all day. Just...try and engage in a conversation with him for a few minutes whilst we sneak up on him. It'll all work out. Easy peasy~" Ari waited for you to finish it; giggling a little.

"Lemon squeezy." You smiled and shook your head, amused by her positive thinking.

But you couldn't shake the negative feelings away - what if somebody dies from this? What if you don't defeat Jason? What if you get taken back to Freddy? All these thoughts churned in your stomach sickeningly, your head going lightheaded from panic.

"(Y/n), Hun, breathe. You're barely taking any air in. We can do this, just believe in us. Please?" Ari held your hands and gave them a soft squeeze, her expression now earnest.

"S-Sure." You shyly stuttered.

"Want a good luck charm?" She questioned, flashing an innocent smile.

"I could use the extra luck." You replied in amusement, nodding as she came closer to you.

"This works wonders against Freddy." Ari cupped your cheeks and gave a flirty wink before pressing her lips against yours.

You were completely astounded by her actions; not knowing whether to pull away and be offended or to kiss her back and enjoy it. Her soft lips were gentle to the touch, the kiss delicate and comfortingly. Life was short right? Fuck it. Hesitatingly, you kissed her back - but only for a few seconds! Then you pulled away, blushing a beetroot red.

"I think you just signed your own death warrant, actually." You mumbled.

"He was already gonna kill me! What's he gonna do now? Kill me harder?" Ari snorted and rolled her eyes, acting like a badass again.

"Torture you? Kill your family? Play sick mind games with you? Do any of those sound threatening enough?" You sarcastically responded to her question.

"Torture me? He already has. Kill my family? He made you kill Ash. Sick mind games? By the time we're done with him, Krueger will be like a cowardly dog - with his tail between his legs. I'm not going down without a fucking fight." She grew more and more het-up with each sentence; becoming fiercely passionate.

"I believe you. We've got luck on our side after all." You jokingly added, directing her attention back to the kissing session.

"That we do." Ari calmed down and played with a lock of her dark hair, lapsing into silence. You guys both sat and watched the sun sink under the landscape - the day officially over. Jason should be here anytime now.

"Everyone take a knife and spread out - hide behind trees, cabins; anything. He could come from any direction. (Y/n), go stand on the pier - he'll be focused on you that way." Ari ordered sternly; slipping into her serious mode.

"Yes Ma'am." You obeyed her as you walked towards the pier, butterflies buzzing around in your stomach. You watched whilst they blended into the bushy environment - each of them keeping a protective eye on you. Any minute now...any minute-

Your throat tightened in fright when Jason appeared, slashing the wilderness out of his path with his trusty machete. The weapon was bloodstained; some of the blood dry and some of the blood new. To be honest he was just as intimidating as the first time you met him. Your terrified eyes followed his every move, the silent killer taking slow steps towards you and staring intently at your fearful form.

Remember the plan, remember the plan, remember the plan-

"U-Uh hey, so...listen real quick. Can y-you tell me why you're after me? B-Because I don't understand." You stammered out; scared by the daunting male who was also blocking your escape route. He stopped advancing towards you - looking like he'd finally answer your question.

"M...Mom...my..." The legendary killer rumbled out, his tone low and gruff.

"Mommy...?" You echoed faintly. He nodded, acting like that was all you needed to know.

"Mommy...told...me...t-t...to." Jason growled back as he grabbed you by the arm. Fear taking hold, you let out a scream and struggled in his grasp - now panicking.

"Now!" Ari yelled and fired her gun, the gunshot stunning Jason. It didn't knock him over this time - instead only angering the loyal killer. You gripped the knife that was concealed in your back pocket, letting out a vicious cry as you stabbed it into his hand.

The slasher stumbled back and held his hand, shaking with fury. Why had his mother requested to keep this mean girl alive? She kept hurting him! You tried to sprint past him but Jason seized you by the neck, slamming you head-first into the wooden ground. Bright lights flashed across your vision whilst you moaned in pain, the dizziness blocking your general awareness.

"Lucas stab him! Now!"

"Lu, why didn't you stab him?!"

"It's (Y/n) he wants! Maybe...Maybe he'll leave us alone if we offer her as a sacrifice. I did this to protect you Ellie!"

"I don't care! You betrayed her!"

"Fuck you Lucas! I knew we shouldn't have fucking trusted you. You're a fucking coward. Ellie, come with me."

"Don't go with her, El! Her and (Y/n) are the reason we're in this mess!"

"(Y/n) saved us from Jason at the festival, and I got Elliot killed. I'm going to redeem myself and save her this time! You can be a coward by yourself, Lucas."

"Ellie wait-!"

"Come on Ellie, lets go rescue (Y/n)."

"El, please! I love you."

"Yeah. Let's go Ari."