Whispers Of The Devil Episode 4: LET'S GO TOGETHER

Amelia stood in front of them without a word.

They could feel a sense of dominance and oppression.

The room was filled with the scent of rotten meat.

Nancy Marchand

A-AMELIA ?? W-WHERE DID YOU GO ?? WE WERE S-SO WORRIED!!

Stella McCartney

Yes… What happened?

Amelia Earhart

No…thing… Actually... Can I sleep? I'm... so... tired....

She fell unconscious on the floor.

Nancy and Stella slowly pulled her up on the bed and tucked her into the blanket.

Very soon, the bright daylight peeked in through the windows.

...

- In the morning -

Amelia Earhart

Oh… My head... ouch-

I can't feel or move my limbs. Not one bit.

Amelia Earhart

They... will have so many things to ask...

Yes, it's strange. I disappeared last night, and the disaster occurred on the same night.

They'd be fools to think this was just a coincidence.

But had I not run away, their lives would've been at stake.

Amelia Earhart

Yes, I did it for them.

Amelia Earhart

I did the right thing.

Amelia Earhart

But... I am a poison to their futures. Does taking pride in the insignificant deed of running away make me better?

I don't think so.

But I tried... I sincerely tried... I am also a human...

Amelia Earhart

It aches...

Her hands brushes over the cuts and scars, as she recollects her memory from last night.

- Last Night -

Amelia Earhart

This can't be happening.

She nibbles her nails.

Amelia Earhart

No... this isn't right. What I'm feeling now is because I skipped lunch and dinner.

She glances sideways, then hides herself under her jacket.

Amelia Earhart

I need to get away from here.

What happened can be explained. The spirits in me are acting up.

They're trying to possess me. They don't want me as a temporary vessel and feeder anymore, they require a permanent home.

Amelia Earhart

This can only be because...

They feel threatened.

Something has stepped in the premises to make them feel that way.

The logic is simple. It's just like an animal becoming fierce when a foreign animal enters their territory.

Amelia Earhart

It should be a very powerful spirit to make all of them feel anxious...

No, I have to hurry.

I might have to die this way.

Amelia Earhart

But, won't it be better if I die?

No. No.

Snap out of it Amelia. Your fear isn't important now.

A more powerful spirit means more danger. But why is it here?

Amelia Earhart

I might've attracted it.

Amelia Earhart

It will ruin everything if it comes here.

Amelia Earhart

But how will I track it down when I'm like this- ?

I coughed out blood.

My health is deteriorating.

Quick, the abandoned building! I need to go somewhere secluded- !

Amelia Earhart

Ouch!

I fell. My body has lost movement.

I crawled down the stairs towards the building.

Amelia Earhart

*Huff*

I can't breathe. I can feel my heart rate slow down.

I haven't eaten anything, my stomach is turning, even more by the horrendous sight in front of me.

Faceless spirits surround me. They've all turned evil with greed, to have me so that they can exist for a long time. I have to overcome them.

Amelia Earhart

Yes... they don't have much spirit energy, or they would've possessed me long back.

Amelia Earhart

I can resist them if I try harder...

That's what I thought.

But the moment I was attacked, I felt so much pain, as if my body was being pierced with needles all over.

My blood vessels were being twisted.

I was bleeding through my skin.

My body was turning blue, I was losing my eyesight.

Amelia Earhart

Help... help...

I know there's nothing I can do anymore.

But... what is that?

I saw it.

Amelia Earhart

Oh... no...

While the spirits fed on me, my blood and my soul, as I broke little by little...

... I could see the entity that made them so crazy.

A dark luminous figure, as though the demon himself, has appeared.

I didn't have much strength to witness its wrath, but one thing for sure.

The sounds... they're ruining themselves.

It will be a matter of seconds before everything comes to an end.

Amelia Earhart

I... have to stop them...

I was merely able to suck in the spirits into my body. I am willing to be a scapegoat for this world.

Amelia Earhart

Oh... Huff... this is too much...

After a few minutes of struggle, I finally had a feeling that maybe I have avoided the catastrophe.

...

It took me a long time to slowly stand up and walk back. I was sure people were already aware of my absence, and I'll have to face many unwanted questions.

- Back to the present -

Amelia Earhart

I need to know the source of that demonic energy.

Amelia Earhart

Although I've temporarily stopped it by letting them have a part of my soul, the surrounding spirits will be unstable until I solve the root of the problem.

I could again feel my heart stop beating. My chest ached, as if a huge stone has been laid on it.

Amelia Earhart

Ugh-

This is the result. My organs are probably bleeding right now. If this continues then it will be a matter of time till they will completely feed on me, causing me to fade away into thin air.

And then they will have nothing to feed on.

They will look for the others.

It hurts, but... I can't go see the doctor. I can't tell the police. Nobody will believe me.

...

- afternoon -

Mr. Jacobs (Dean)

So Amelia Earhart, where were you last night?

Amelia Earhart

I was feeling unwell, so I rested somewhere away from the main building.

Mr. Jacobs (Dean)

In that case, didn't you feel the obligation to inform your roommates about it?

Amelia Earhart

I accept that I was irresponsible in my behavior. This is my fault.

Mr. Jacobs (Dean)

Why didn't you return sooner? Were you planning to sleep outside?

Amelia Earhart

I was scared of the noise, so I ran here and then. It was only later that I realized I lost my way.

Mr. Jacobs (Dean)

As reported, the sound lasted for a mere 15 secs, but it was dreary and demonic. Okay.

Mr. Jacobs (Dean)

But you're a senior, and there's still a chance of you getting lost within the campus?

Amelia Earhart

My apologies, I don't have quite a good memory.

Mr. Jacobs (Dean)

Okay, you may leave now.

I get up and leave. That was a close call.

Had he asked in more detail, I wouldn't have been able to answer him.

Then I would have been even more suspicious.

Nancy Marchand

Amy, are you alright?

Amelia Earhart

Oh, Nancy... I'm sorry for making you so worried.

Nancy Marchand

It's okay. I know you had your reasons.

Nancy Marchand

But I guess you should apologize to Stella. She seemed chill last night, but I don't know why she's fuming right now.

Amelia Earhart

That's... okay I will.

Amelia Earhart

Let's go back to our room.

Nancy Marchand

Oh, I'm sorry Amy! I need to go to the abandoned building.

Amelia Earhart

W-Why ?

Nancy Marchand

Actually, you might not know but the last room of the boy's dormitory is just beside that building.

Nancy Marchand

Nobody lived there previously, but a new boy has been admitted, and he wants to live alone. I've heard he even wants to pay for it.

Amelia Earhart

So? They agreed?

Nancy Marchand

Of course! Nobody wants to stay in that room. People are even willing to stay as 6 people in a 4 people room, but that room.

Nancy Marchand

But... this guy doesn't mind it, and even wants to pay for it! That's a profit, right?

Oh, he must be the one.

Amelia Earhart

So why do you have to meet him?

Nancy Marchand

Well! He's in my class, and I'm class representative. I have to meet him and hand him his books. You know how the heads in this school feel like the class captains are their unpaid workers.

Nancy Marchand

And I have to go through the abandoned building. It's a shortcut. Else It'll take an hour with my short steps.

But there might still be lingering spirits from last night present in front of the building.

Amelia Earhart

Let's... go together.

As long as I'm there, they'll come at me and not her.

In the process, I can meet the boy.

I need to see for myself before making any judgements.