Location: The Utilidors - Frankie's Parkour Palace

No POV

After Y/n managed to survive the Crash Course without getting shredded by the sawblades and got away from Hotline Henry and another encounter from Frankie, he soon regained consciousness after that fall that knocked him out unconscious when he was so focus on surviving that crash course that almost got him killed, but at least he's still alive after that fall.

Y/n: (Groans in Pain) Ow...what happened? Am I dead? (Looks around) Nope. Still alive. (Gets back up and rubs his right arm) Geez. That must've been some fall, but at least I'm still alive and didn't get turned into a human flesh and blood smoothing. Well, time to keep moving before that rabbit shows up again.

Then after Y/n got back up, he was about to head down the hall until he felt the same strange feeling from before when Frankie bit his hand from inside the vents as the numbness seems to spread through his right arm, but he can still function it properly like it was nothing.

Y/n: Huh. That's strange. My right arm is feeling a bit strange. What did that rabbit do to me after he bit me? I hope I'm not gonna die from some kind of deadly poison or something. Eh, I'm sure it's nothing.

Then Y/n decided to brush it off the odd feeling and just kept moving down the halls of the Utilidor of the building before a metal opened up by itself, revealing Henry Hotline inside the Time Out Room and he seems to be in incredible pain after Frankie beat him up when he failed to capture Y/n and managed to escape from him as part of his face is smashed open after Frankie gave him a savage beating.

Y/n: (Freaks out) GAH!

Henry: YOU!

Y/n: (Points to himself) Me?

Henry: Yes, you! You're our lucky contestant named Y/n, aren't you?! No one has ever made it this far. Usually only mere seconds. If you're lucky, a minute or two. They play easy, they pity you.

Y/n: What? What the hell are you talking about?

Henry: You don't get it don't you?! The only reason the ones above decided to keep you around is because you're boosting the ratings, our viewers are entertained. We aren't going bankrupt, and this isn't our last gameshow. As soon as you're eliminated, four new cereal boxes will be sent out all around the world, sitting and waiting. For its lucky contestant....just...like...you. (Henry's head crackles)

Y/n: Geez. Frankie really has given you a savage beating, huh? Well, that's what you get for trying to kill me back there! (Rubs his right arm) Frankie may be giving me a really hard time, but he didn't even kill me when I accidentally fell into the Out of Bounds Zone. He just put me back to the starting point of the course to start over. He only bit my hand when I tried to activate the circuit breaker in the vents and the pain suddenly went away after a couple of minutes and I've been getting this strange numb like feeling that has already spreading up to my right arm.

Henry: (Shocked) (Voice muffled by static) What?! He just bit your hand, and he just let you live! Even after you stepped into the Dead Zone?!

Y/n: (Confused) Uh...yeah why?

Henry: Oh no. Oh nonononononononononono! This is not good! This is not good at all!

Y/n: (Groans) What are you going on about now?

Henry: Don't you even understand what's going on, boy!? Do you wanna know why that rabbit bite your hand and why you felt a numbing sensation that is already spreading through your arm?! He's turning you into a mascot like us?! It's the reason why he kept you alive and didn't kill you when you stepped into the Out of Bounds Zone!!! You're his playmate and now that the disease is spreading to your arm, you will soon end up as a mascot like the rest of us!

Y/n: What? That's the stupidest thing I have ever heard in my entire life! You're just saying that just to scare me as payback for kicking you in the face back in the vents!

Henry: No! I'm being serious here! This is not a joke! There's no turning back to the curse! (Sighs sadly) You know, I actually do feel bad for you and the amount of torture you're dealing. I deeply apologize for trying to kill you back there, but I have something to give you as a token of my appreciation for bringing us into the light again. If not for you, the higher ups probably would've instructed Frankie to kill me. (Chuckles nervously) I'm not sure if he still works or no- (Henry brings out a destroyed Deputy Duck from behind himself)

Y/n's eyes widened at the sight of a badly damaged Deputy Duck as his beak was ripped from his face, which suddenly caused him to punch Henry square in the face with a right hook, causing him to be thrown into the wall with such raw strength before falling back to the cushion, groaning in pain from the powerful punch that no normal person could have that much strength as the so called disease has given him super human strength.

Henry: OW! What was that for?!

Y/n: (Angry) What the hell did you do to him?! You f***ing psychopath?!

Henry: (Scared) Look! I didn't mean to break him that ended him up like this! I just couldn't control my anger that's all!

Y/n: (Angry) I don't f***ing care! You hurt my friend, and I am very pissed off at you! You sick freak! He is the only friend I ever had in my entire life, and you broke him to pieces! This is why I hate you, Henry! You always ruin everything!

Then suddenly, Y/n's change in behavior was so intense, his voice started to shift to a more familiar voice that Henry instantly recognized as Y/n is slowly turning into the main mascot of the cast himself.

Y/n: (In Frankie's Voice) Stop messing up, MY F***ING GAME SHOW!!!

Henry was beyond shocked when he heard Y/n speak in Frankie's voice as he knew that the curse is already messing Y/n's mind and there's no going back to his normal human self anytime soon. But then without warning, Henry's receiver began to ring before Henry could say anything.

Y/n: (Furious) (In Frankie's Voice) Answer it! Now! Unless you want me to break your neck in half! Answer the phone! NOW!

Henry: (Hesitates for a but, before picking it up) Hello?

BOOM!

Suddenly, Henry's head blew up after taking the call as he suffered a quick and painless death spreading his blood over the Time Out Room, snapping Y/n back to reality as he was in complete shock by what just happened to Henry, and he soon realized that he wasn't himself the moment that Henry brought out a badly damaged Deputy Duck that triggered some sort of split personality due to the so-called curse that Y/n got from the bite that Frankie did to him back in the vents.

Operator: Hello. No one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone. (Beeps then the room's lights turn off)

Y/n was completely traumatized by Henry's sudden death and he actually felt really bad for him after all he'd been through before his head blew up from that mysterious phone call. 

Then out of curiosity, Y/n decided to take a good look at his right arm to see if anything it's changed like how his voice and personality changed before Henry's death as he is about to take off his right glove, he noticed that his right hand only has four fingers instead of five and when he managed to pull up his sleeve on his right arm, there was no sign of human flesh, only metal as Henry was right about Y/n turning into the cartoon version of Frankie, which explained why he spoke to Henry in Frankie's voice in a fit of rage when he saw how he damaged Deputy Duck, causing Y/n's to run ice cold once again as he is slowing turning into cartoon Frankie and he has to find a cure before it's too late. 

If there is a cure at all.

Y/n clearly has no words to say after seeing the damage to his entire body as he pulls down his sleeve and takes Deputy Duck away from the now dead Henry Hotline to see if his only companion in this nightmarish hellhole of a game show still works or not.

Luckily for Y/n, he does still work, despite Deputy Duck's current state as Y/n turned him on to see his ducky companion's head twitch like he's been traumatized after watching too many scary movies 24/7.

Deputy Duck: (On Screen) Y/N!!! YOU'RE OKAY! I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AGAIN BUDDY!

Y/n: Yeah, but you don't look too hot after what Henry and/or Frankie did to you before I accidentally left you behind back there.

Deputy Duck: (On Screen) It's all good. I understand that you didn't want to leave me behind and all, but I've been through worse moments that Henry did. You clearly had no other choice but to run, I mean, you made it this far to win the game show, but I can tell you found out about the curse that Frankie gave you after he bit your hand.

Y/n: (Sad) Yeah...

Deputy Duck: (On Screen) Look, I understand that you're slowly becoming a mascot like me, Frankie or Henry, but there's still a chance to reverse this curse from completing your transformation. You just need to finish the game, and the announcer will give you the cure to stop the curse, but you need to be quick about it because who knows how long until the transformation is complete. So, let's just continue finishing the game before you're stuck as the cartoon version of Frankie forever!

Y/n: (Filled with Confidence and Determination) You're right! I can't just stand here and mope around in this situation! I got a game show to win!

Deputy Duck: (On Screen) That's the attitude, sport! Don't worry about my condition. I'm still fully functional and my flash beacon and radar still works but let's keep moving and we'll find the right path where you need to go next. So, let's go!

Y/n: Yes, sir!

Then Y/n continued going down the hall to find a way out of the Utilidor Area until he came across a room with somebody inside as Y/n slowly backed up to see the room to be filled with security cameras, tons of boxes of Frankie's Fruity Flakes cereal and a white board that is some sort of plan or something important as Y/n was shocked to find Frankie inside the room as the animatronic rabbit slowly turned his head to face Y/n before slowing turning to face Y/n as the two of them share a long look of the thousand yard stare.

They both stare at each other in complete silence for what feels like a whole minute or a whole hour before Frankie finally decided to speak up.

Frankie: Lucky contestant! What a surprise! Don't worry your mask-covered head, I'm the real Frankie, and totally not a lazily written plot device to add a twist to the story of this fanfiction book to keep our viewers and the readers taking their time reading this book entertained, so we can avoid going bankrupt!

Then suddenly, the sound of a radio began playing in the room as a news reporter is broadcasting some breaking news about the other contestant's bodies being found in the park with Y/n being the only contestant still around and alive attempting to complete the game show.

Radio: Authorities have discovered three dead bodies on the premises of Frankie's Parkour Palace, who seem to be 3 of the 4 unfortunate contestants chosen to participate in the companies last game show before bankruptcy. One contestant, who goes by the name of Y/n L/n, a single, 21-year-old young male adult, seems to be still on the premises and survived the outcome so far. It appears he is attempting to complete the last season of this game show to win those 5 million dollars that no one has ever gotten to win after over 50 seasons of this death trap of a game show. Rumor has it that his parents were found dead in a plane crash and-

Then the real Frankie turned off the radio as he is trying to hide a dark secret from Y/n or that they have no time to worry about that kind of situation as Y/n still needs to complete the game show and worry about his sudden mascot transformation.

Frankie: Well, now that pleasantries have been exchanged, you have a journey to continue! I'll set you on your path. Go towards the last remaining elevators and I'll guide you from there.

Y/n: Ok, but we got another problem to deal with.

Frankie: Huh? What do you mean?

Y/n then shows Frankie both of his hands as the friendlier rabbit noticed that Y/n's right hand has 4 fingers instead of five, which actually got his attention that something is not right.

Frankie: Hmmm...yes. I don't remember you having 9 fingers instead of 10. Did you lose a finger during your time out there?

Y/n: Does it look like I lost a finger while I was out there trying to complete the game show?! That monster out there bit my hand and I'm turning into you! Well, actually I'm becoming the cartoon version of you, and I didn't expect you to be the same announcer that watched me going through so many courses in this entire park, which was fun and exciting to be honest, but I figure you would realize that your evil twin bit me and gave me some sort of disease that turns people into mascots!

Frankie: (Went silent for a moment before speaking up) He....bit your hand...and you're becoming a mascot...like me?

Y/n: Yes. And I even punch Henry in the face after I saw what he did to Deputy Duck, and I think the transformation is giving me your personality as well. I mean, (Pulls up his right sleeve, exposing his metallic arm) Look at my arm! It's not even connected to the jumpsuit I'm wearing!

Frankie was shocked to see what's happening to Y/n as he looked at Y/n's arm as he is definitely turning into the cartoon version of himself. He can tell that Y/n is desperate to find a way to stop this curse from getting any worse and complete the game show right away and claim his prize money.

Frankie: (Sighs) I knew this day would come. This is the first time this happened around here, and it makes total sense why my monster twin would do such a thing to you that caused you to slowly turn into a cartoon version of me. But not to worry, my faithful lucky contestant, I will find a way to cure your predicament, but it's gonna take some time to get it done. Tell you what, why don't you leave Deputy Duck here to watch over you while I work on the cure before your transformation is complete. He will let me know in case my evil twin decides to show up and I'll get there as soon as possible to help you win that prize money.

Y/n: That sounds like a plan. (Gives Frankie Deputy Duck) But what if it's too late to stop this curse from turning me into....you?

Frankie: Well...if that happens and there's no turning back from becoming a mascot like me, then...we can always give you a spot here in the game show business and we'll make sure that you'll feel right at home! But I must say, I do feel bad for you about losing your parents from that deadly plane crash and the horrible living conditions you currently live in, but I'd be happy to take you in if you'd like.

Y/n: We'll see about that. We'll see... I better get going before it's too late.

Then Y/n walks away to complete the game show with Deputy Duck staying with Frankie by keeping an eye on Y/n with the many cameras as he watches for any suspicious activity within those screens while Frankie works on creating a cure for Y/n's transformation as this adventure is not over yet.

Deputy Duck: (On Screen) Are you sure this would work out for Y/n in the end?

Frankie: I'm sure of it, my friend. Y/n should be fine since he is a way better at completing the courses than the other contestants that didn't last for at least a few seconds. As long as the other personality doesn't try to manipulate Y/n into giving in to his transformation, because I know for sure that will accelerate the corruption even further until the transformation is complete. I made my promise to help Y/n finish the game and claim his prize money and I am very serious about taking him in if the curse has made him change his mind to accept his new role as a mascot.

Deputy Duck: (On Screen) You're really that serious?

Frankie: Dead serious. All Y/n has to do is complete three more courses, survive the final course and he'll be the very first contestant to ever win the game show! I've never seen so many people watching the action and our ratings are literally skyrocketing our way to renew the show for another season, and we will no longer have to worry about the consequences of any more contestants dying at the start of the game ever again and going through bankruptcy again!

Deputy Duck: (On Screen) But what about your evil twin? You know that he's responsible for everything that has happened to this company over the years and he's using Y/n as his own personal playmate.

Frankie: Not to worry. Once Y/n managed to make it to the final challenge, Monster Frankie won't be far behind to give Y/n one last play date before Y/n sets off the trap that I planted when our lucky contestant manages to survive for at least a couple of minutes before flipping the switch. Trust me, it's all according to plan from here!

Deputy Duck: (On Screen) Whatever you say, I'll let you know if Y/n is in need of assistance while I watch these screens for any suspicious activity.

Frankie: Good idea. I'll start working on the cure right away.

With that, Deputy Duck keeps his eyes on the screens to watch over Y/n while Frankie works on the cure for Y/n's transformation.

Let's hope our lucky contestant can survive the next 3 Parkour Course Challenges before making it to the final challenge for the ultimate face off against the monster that has been giving Frankie's Parkour Palace a very bad name.

Stay Tuned.

Frankie: (Thinking) Stay strong, my lucky contestant! I know you can do it to finally win the game! I won't let that monster ruin this show any further on my watch! I swear it!

END OF CHAPTER 4

TO BE CONTINUED IN CHAPTER 5