..No....

Oh No...

He still saw gigantic version of Mr. Hopp roaming through the halls...

All of this was REAL...

Jasper: *Whispers* Ruby...?

Ruby: *Quiet* Y-Yes...?

Jasper: *Still Whispering* Let's get the heck out of this house! NOW!

....

Mr Hopp never stops, chasing you until you drop~!

Mr Hopp never stops, chasing you until you drop~!

Mr Hopp never stops, chasing you until you drop~!

Mr Hopp never stops, chasing you until you drop~!

Mr Hopp never stops, chasing you until you drop~!

Mr Hopp never stops, chasing you until you drop~!

....

*Jasper's Pov*

Me and Ruby decided to leave the house. We weren't sticking around for some demonic rabbit to come and find us.

Mr. Hopp or whatever that thing is roaming the halls probably did something horrible to our parents.

We both headed to the living room, avoiding all the toys. But stop in our tracks when we saw Mr. Hopp walking around that area.

Me: Stay quiet.

Ruby nodded as Mr. Hopp continued searching the wide open living room acting as if he's on the prowl.

While we were hiding, I could hear generated sounds of static and whispers of what could be through a music box of unknown means.

....Could that be Mr. Hopp making those noises?

Well if he is or isn't...we shouldn't stick around long to find out...

We both leaped over a few toys trying to stay as quiet as possible.

*SQUEAK*

"Go! Go! Go!"

Dang it! We were about half way through the living room but I accidentally stepped one of Ruby's toy soldiers! This alerted Mr. Hopp as he started heading back in our direction!!!!

I quickly grabbed Ruby and pulled her down so we both hid behind the couch.

Luckily for us, Mr. Hopp didn't see us.

Mr. Hopp:.......*Growling*

He continued his search around the living room...not even bothering to leave....

Me: Oh no...

Ruby: W-What do we do...?

I looked around for any ideas that could lead Mr. Hopp away from us. I stopped once I noticed more of Ruby's toys.

An idea struck me.

If Mr. Hopp can't see us...what if...he can feel movement or hear noises.

I put that theory to the test by carefully grabbing one of Ruby's barbie dolls and threw in another direction causing a loud noise followed by a "Hello!" from the doll.

Confirming my theory, Mr. Hopp heard the doll and headed right leaving us behind.

Now's our chance!

We quickly scattered away from the living room and finally made it to the front door.

Ruby: We're here!

Me: Now we can get out of here!

Just as I was about to turn the knob, we suddenly heard a noise...It sounded like...someone crying.

*Sobbing*

Ruby:....Mom?!

That crying did sounded like Mom...But for some reason, I don't think it was her.

Me: Ruby...I don't think that's Mom...

Ruby: But....What if she's hurt?

Me: I....I know...I'm worried too about Mom and Dad. But we'll come back for them once we get help. Okay?

Ruby didn't like the idea of abandoning our parents but our safety does come first. So she nodded again shyly as I turned the knob. However, the door wouldn't budge...

Me: It's...not opening...?

I know the door wasn't lock because I turned the switch on top of the handle. But it still wouldn't budge...

I pulled on the door with all my might...

Nothing...The door hasn't even moved an inch to beckon our escape.

Ruby:....Is Mr. Hopp keeping us here...?

Me: Hold on...Let me try a window.

Again. Using all of whatever strength I had, I tried opening the window nearby, but like the door...It wouldn't budge either.

Ruby:....

Me: Looks like we have to find another way out...

Ruby: Okay...Every door has a key so...

Me: True...

I went to the dark brown chest near the door and opened it up. Sure enough, there was a key inside.

Me: (Lucky Us! However... it's the key to the attic...not the key to the door...Great...)

Ruby: What is it?

Me: It's a key to the attic. In order to get out of here. We have to get to the attic. Whatever is up there. It might help us escape. But...if we go there. So we have to go back and face Mr. Hopp...

Ruby:...I...No...

Me: Ruby...

I went over to her and put an hand on her shoulder gently.

Me: I can't guarantee your safety or our parents' safety as well. But if we work together, we'll get out of here in one piece. Okay?

Ruby made a sad smile finally cooperating.

Ruby: Okay...

Me: Good.

I looked up to see Mr. Hopp patrolling the hallways once again searching for us.

Mr. Hopp: *Growling*.....

In order to get to the attic, we have no choice but to go back in the house's hallways and "play" with Mr. Hopp.

Who would've thought a game of hide and seek would turn DEADLY.