Sarah, Matilda, and Carol traversed from one side of the city to the other.

"We asked some of the townsfolk what they could tell us about the doctor," Matilda began, "They told us he lived in a secluded house on the outskirts. Judging by the directions we were given, this seems to be the place."

"You think it's safe to go in," Sarah asked.

"I dunno', but we can't leave it alone."

"Aren't you worried about demonic possession or somethin'?"

"There's a church on every corner. At least one of 'em should be able to authorize an exorcism if push comes to shove."

"Still..."

"I'd feel safer if you guys came with me."

Sarah looked Matilda in her eyes from behind the camera.

"Hey, we stick together, no matter what."

Matilda nodded. She turned to face Carol.

"You in?"

Carol also nodded.

"I wish Jessica was here to see you now. You've gotten so much braver."

Carol felt the genuine nature of her sibling's words. A faint smile crossed her features.

"Come on."

Matilda slowly pushed the door open.

"Do you see anything," Sarah questioned.

"It's a bit dim," Matilda replied.

"Should we try the lights?"

"I don't think it'll do any good. The power company's probably cut the flow by now."

"I think I saw solar panels on the roof outside."

"Guess it couldn't hurt to try."

Sarah flipped the light switch.

"I'll be damned."

"Told ya'."

"Be careful. We don't know if Lewis was trying to hide anything about his research. We should proceed with extreme caution."

"You think he was using guinea pigs?"

"Anything's possible. Remember, if you see anything even remotely off, run for the hills."

"Right," Sarah and Carol agreed simultaneously.

"To keep risks at a minimum, we should head straight for the lab. It's unlikely detours will help us find whatever we're looking for."

"Yeah," Sarah concurred.

Rainbow and Bubbles cut the cameras.

"So, how's that for an opening," Blossom said smugly.

"Talk about starting strong. It even punched me in the face," Rainbow conceded.

"I gotta' admit, I was worried about jumping between scenes, but it looks like we can make the transition without losing too much in translation."

"It helps there aren't any weird flashback scenes. Those always confused the heck out of me. Why just randomly jump between two scenes that are mostly unrelated? A cohesive timeline actually makes sense."

"Ironically, that was about the only thing Blair Witch got right."

"I should watch it when we finish filming for the day so I have a better idea what you're talking about."

"Prepare to be disappointed. The supposed 'villain' doesn't even show up on camera. It's just infighting, then everyone screams and dies."

'Wow. That's bad."

"I'll let you guys pick: should we pick up here or start filming in the basement?"

"What do you think, Bubbles?"

"The basement. I wanna' see Boomer."

"Can you change your costume up a bit," Blossom requested.

"How?"

"Take off your jacket and tie the sleeves around your waist. It'll symbolize the tension."

Bubbles shrugged.

"Okay."

"Boomer, are you in there," Blossom asked.

"Is it time?"

"Yeah. Get ready. Rainbow, you're the only camera operator for this scene."

"Roger," Rainbow responded.

"Bubbles, come stand next to me."

Bubbles joined her sister next to the professor's restricted room.

"And...Go."

Rainbow pushed the record button.

"It looks like the police never broke in here," Matilda stated. She tried to push on the wooden door before them, "I can't open it! Carol, can you lend me a hand?"

"Yeah."

The siblings stood side by side.

"On three," Matilda ordered, "One...Two...Three!"

Using all their strength, they kicked down the barrier which denied them access.

"That's loud," Sarah complained.

"Sorry," Matilda apologized, "but we had to get in."

"Don't sweat it."

Matilda and Carol dusted themselves off."

"Hey, what's that?"

The sisters gawked forward. They headed inside the previously closed off room.

"Incredible," Matilda vocalized, "It looks like a prototype for a cryogenic stasis unit."

"There's someone inside," Carol pointed out.

Within the confines of the pod rested a humanoid figure with long, platinum blonde hair, black jeans, and black tennis shoes. Though he appeared as young as the two sisters just outside his glass capsule, his physique was muscular and well-defined.

"There's a name engraved here."

"What's it say," Sarah inquired.

"Samuel P. Lewis," Matilda answered, "Is he the doctor's son...?"

"What should we do," Carol spoke anxiously.

"The supplies...A sealed boy...Was Raphael preparing for some kind of disaster...?"

"Stand back. I've got this one."

"Sarah, no!"

Sarah smashed her camera through the glass, releasing a deathly chill into the air. Samuel gradually began to open his eyes. A light blue glow penetrated through the darkness...

Author's Note

"A HYMN FOR THE HOPELESS! MY SONG TO THE DEAF! I'M GONNA' PUSH PAST THE PAIN! I'VE SEEN IT BEFORE! IT'S NEVER THE SAME! AIM AN EAR TO THE HEAVENS; STILL WAITING FOR A SIGN OF LIFE! I'M GONNA' BUILD THIS WALL FROM BRICK, TWICE AS THICK, SO YOU CANNOT TEAR IT DOWN!"

-The Ghost Inside, Downbeat