[Fin] Murder in the Mountains (End)

[Mr. Lee Hammer]

Wait... that loudmouth was one of those cultists? Not surprised. Glad that guy's dead. But yeah.... Chip, Ada, I had jailed you all because I got a feeling in my gut that I needed to. Sorry if you didn't get your fruits to the people you were giving it to, but at least I proved your innocence from the beginning.

[Cassie]

...Candle dude? Malakhiri was executed for being a cultist.

Sericle gives off a look of disbelief-wait that's not an appropriate reaction.

"...welp. Expected."

"...wait..." She remembers something more clearly. "Why did the poor soul kid kill me?"

[PointMaid]

Yeah, thanks, Lloyd. You put yourself at risk for me. I won't forget it.

[wingedcatgirl]

"...wait..." She remembers something more clearly. "Why did the poor soul kid kill me?"

"They were part of a cult trying to kill everyone." They frown. "The Soul wasn't in it willingly, but... I can't bring back anyone who belonged to Death."

[artsyGeek]

“Hey, err. . Lloyd, right? Did you jailed me on the night you died? Assuming we can even ask these questions at the formerly dead.”

[Cassie]

"WAIT, EVEN AMY WAS ONE OF THEM!???"

[Caret]

"...Chip? Ada? Lloyd? Knuckles? You came back alive? That's... wonderful!"

For the first time in hours, the angel lets out a delightful smile.

"Hey, avatar of Life? Can you bring back... oh... oh. So much for getting my hopes up. But... at least people are still alive."

[wingedcatgirl]

"WAIT, EVEN AMY WAS ONE OF THEM!???"

"Ah, no, she was - an unusual case. There's a different reason I can't bring her back - there's nothing left of her to bring back."

[Mr. Lee Hammer]

“Hey, err. . Lloyd, right? Did you jailed me on the night you died? Assuming we can even ask these questions at the formerly dead.”

Yeah, I did. Just like we planned. Not that it did me any good since that Soul broke my neck. But at least you're not one of those damn cultists. Sorry about what happened back there. Things got real heated.

[Cassie]

"WAIT, EVEN AMY WAS ONE OF THEM!???"

"Ah, no, she was - an unusual case. There's a different reason I can't bring her back - there's nothing left of her to bring back."

...Damn. Sericle's looking pretty scared.

"H-how did that even happen?"

[artsyGeek]

“Hey, err. . Lloyd, right? Did you jailed me on the night you died? Assuming we can even ask these questions at the formerly dead.”

Yeah, I did. Just like we planned. Not that it did me any good since that Soul broke my neck. But at least you're not one of those damn cultists. Sorry about what happened back there. Things got real heated.

“Eh, s'alright. I'm still a bit bitter that you lot thought I was a killer but. . It's fair. I feel like I should be the one apologising for pretty much throwing a hissy fit.”

[wingedcatgirl]

"There was something wrong with her body. She faded away shortly after the last cultist died."

[PointMaid]

...Damn. I guess there really was a reason she wanted the cultists to kill her. Which... damn. I liked her.

[Zanreo]

"No wonder she wanted to get killed..." Z says. "But at least... it's great to see everyone else back again. Well, almost everyone..."

[Cassie]

"Holy shit...didn't know she was on her last days on her life during this trip...and a death without a trace..."

[Weirdguy149]

"Well, that was a horrible way to get pizza sauce, cultist person, I don't even have blood."

Yep, Freddy was still... Freddy.

[Mr. Lee Hammer]

Can't blame you there, pal. I'd probably do the same thing if I were in your shoes.

[PointMaid]

...I can still feel my skin burning.
...And the smoke.

[wingedcatgirl]

"... The blizzard is finally gone. With their 'children' gone, the avatar of Death has no more power here. You can all leave whenever you wish."

[Cassie]

"...man, what a surprisingly horrible trip this was."

Looks like Sericle is already eager to leave, packing up her belongings and weaponry.

"Dammit Ruiz...Since our tour guide seems to be serving those cultists, I'll take it from here."

[Weirdguy149]

"I think I have some wanderin' around to do. I need to figure out some things."

The animatronic shifted to the form of a light blue ghost not unlike the Tainted Soul before shifting back.

"I'll be seein' y'all."

His eyes turned into white pinpricks as he glared in the distance.

"THERE ARE SOME TERRIBLE ADULTS I'D LIKE TO TEAR APART."

With that, the strange bear moved slowly out of the door.

[PointMaid]

The Liebers pack up their belongings.

Well, this honeymoon went to hell. What do you think, another try somewhere safer, honey?
Yeah. Alaska bear country or an African safari would be safer than this. We literally died. But... Paris? London? We can save up and try again. We need a vacation from this vacation. He hugs her tight.

[Mr. Lee Hammer]

Lloyd steps outside and lights a cigarette, enjoying the nice flavor and aromas it offered him.

I needed that.

He looks at the others.

You all take care now. I don't know about you, but I'm thinking Mexico is pretty lovely this time of year. Probably find a place there and enjoy a nice beer with some lime.

Lloyd begins venturing off to Mexico.

[PointMaid]

Good luck, Lloyd!

Chip and Ada finish packing and head out onto the trail home.

[Cassie]

After she's outside the cabin, she shapeshifts into a murder of 47 vermillion-colored crows.

The murder flies out, with ropes and chains seen on their feet, tied to her baggage.

"Been nice seeing you all during the trip to here!" A voice echoes out from the distance, seemingly coming from the murder.