The prompt: N invited you on a restaurant date, but the date turned into the both of you becoming trapped when the head chef and waitress staff turned into “______” and chased you both into the kitchen. The two of you must now quickly find a way out in order to escape the restaurant and you must do so before the creepy ticking of the kitchen timer runs out. Good luck.

Provided by: starlighting-with-vixx

Hakyeon received coupons from an All You Can Eat restaurant and eagerly planned a date. It would just be you and him in a once a year buffet. The restaurant always reopened for the month of October and ended with the best prices for the closing day, Halloween. So, that's where you were. In a restaurant heavily dolled up with cheesy Halloween decorations. The eating area was lit with only candles on each table, the tables were covered with blood red cloth, and the chairs were pale grey with thick white bands of thread hanging loosely. The webs draped and tangled all over the room and a blanket of smoke hid the floor making it appear as if you were in another plane of existence.

You and your boyfriend were seated and served by a sweet waitress. She suggested the best platters and also served your own choices. It was impressive at how fast the food came out.  "Your chef is real quick with these orders," you commented. She giggled as she set a new portion of food in front of you.

"Why yes, he's the best chef around. Many of our kind-er-us many of us believe him to be a master chef," she quickly responded before dashing away from them.

"That was weird." N spoke and you agreed. You both continued to dine until your bellies were satisfied. As you relaxed in your seat, your boyfriend looked to be on edge. "Hey, haven't you noticed we're the only ones eating here?" That was true, Hakyeon was quite the observant fellow and so you scanned the room and realized he was right. "No one else came in and no one left. I don't even think anyone else was in here when we came in. Don't you find it odd?"

"Yeah actually." The room and the cheesy decorations began to feel spooky. "Do you think we should leave? It is getting kind of creepy in here." And he was quick to agree, but before you could move, the threads that hung loosely from the chairs suddenly wrapped around your wrists and ankles.

"W-what's going on?" N responded and you looked up at him. He was fighting against the tightening cords obviously creeped out.

"Excuse me, waitress?" You called, but there was no answer. "Anybody?" Once again no answer. You could hear your boyfriend panting and grunting. He was not liking this at all, and if no one stopped it, he was going to freak out; you've seen it happen more times than you can count. If this was a Halloween prank, it was too much for him. "Haha! Okay! Very funny. Can you come and untie us now?" When you received no answer once more, that's when you began to feel nervous about the situation as well. You shifted, trying out the bindings and to your surprise, they tightened more. In a panic, you tugged and twisted harder trying all in vain to set yourself free. You squealed when more cords wrapped around your torso.

N snapped out of it when he heard you yelp and looked to you. His mouth hung open in shock watching the threads spool around your stomach and upper arms pinning your further in the chair. “___!” He shouted. “Whoever is behind this sick prank better end it or I’ll--”

“Or you’ll what?” A sinister voice echoed making them freeze in their seats.  They heard loud footsteps making their way toward them.

“And what makes you think this is a prank?” the sound of your waitress giggled standing before your table. There she was, but she appeared far more threatening than you last saw her. Also standing beside her, was a tall man that had stepped out from the shadows and nothing about him looked benign.

“Then what the heck is this?” N glared.

“Oh would you like to know?” And in that moment, the waitress and the mysterious man beside her true colours began to show.

You both watched with wide eyes as their bodies began to deform; clothes tearing, bones cracking and skin ripping away. Their new skin was now dark grey that looked tender and sticky if one were to touch them. Of course neither you nor N had any intention of doing so; in fact, both of you were ready to bolt for the door, but the chairs had you well fastened leaving you with no choice but to witness the horrid scene. You observed as they grew in size and height, their hands enlarged revealing dreadful claws that were ready to shred through anything in their wake, but what shocked you the most were their heads. Their ears were now pointed, their noses scrunched, and teeth extending into large, yellow chompers and these faces looked directly into yours making you shiver as their groans whizzed through their bared teeth. Your once human looking hosts had become monsters. No. They were monsters all along. You both trembled in your seats not knowing what to do.

“Wha-what are you?” you finally spoke but the fear in your voice wasn’t missed. Your captors stretched and grinned -- well, what looked liked a grin -- at each other then the one who was previously your waitress turned to you and giggled.

“Oh honey, what we are should be the least of your worries, but if you must know, many of your kind like to calls us demons, goblins, but Wendigos is something I think suit us best. Don’t you think so, chef?” And he nodded with a low chuckle.

“T- That’s impossible!” Hakyeon shouted. “This is a joke. Wendigos are nothing, but a myth.” He said all this, but he was trembling like mad. He’s read a few texts about these kind of monsters, but never went into thinking that they actually existed. It was impossible. What your boyfriend said, appeared to have offended them, because they glared right at him.

“A myth you say?” You waitress hissed then in a flash she was by your side making you shriek. “I’m right here aren’t I, little one? Tell your precious boyfriend how nonexistent I am.”

“___!” He yelled, trying all her could do to get to you. He watched the monster raise her hand above you. “No!” You shut your eyes waiting for the end, but no pain came to you. Not only that, you no longer felt any pressure on your body. You opened your to discover the ropes that tied you down were shredded. You blinked in utter surprise. If she weren’t so skilled with her claws, these pieces could have been you. You looked up at the Wendigo in fear and confusion while Hakyeon slumped in his seat with minor relief.

“What do you plan to do to us?” you bravely asked.

“I guess it’s about time you found out.” Just after she replied, her hand wrapped around your throat and pulled you up from the chair. You screamed and fought trying everything you had to escape, but the creature was too strong.  

“Let her go!” You heard N demanding, but the vile thing ignored him completely. Your supposed chef was standing by watching with a wild smirk.

“You know what’s the only great thing about humans?” She asked as if you knew the answer and was disappointed when you didn’t respond. “Definitely not their brains. Oh, but their taste is something extraordinary.” You stared in horror watching her slick tongue pass over her teeth and lips nearly attempting to have it graze your skin. You kicked violently into her stomach, hoping she’d release you. Even though it absolutely did nothing, she was impressed with your fighting spirit. “Haha! You know what chef? I think these two are quite a catch.”

“You are quite right. Special ones should be cherished. I’ll be back in a moment my dear. I have things to prepare.” The chef chortled then disappeared from sight, leaving you and Hakyeon alone with this man-eating monster.

“I’ll let you know the chef prefers to perfect his prizes before claiming them. I, on the other hand, have no patience for it. I just live to take my winnings as they are. Right here and now.” Her grip tightened making you wince, but pain meant nothing once you felt her draw you in closer.

“P-Put her down!”

She zipped her head at your boyfriend. “Shut up twit! I’ll get to you in a moment.” Once she was done scaring him a bit, she refocused on you making you quiver. What she said next terrified you. “Now where were we? Aw, that’s right. I was just getting to the part where I get a taste of your flesh. Mind if I take a bite?” Your mouth dropped open as hers widened revealing all the rows of her sharp teeth and frantic tongue ready to take you in. The sight frightened you till the point you couldn’t move a mere finger except for the loudest scream you could belt out.

“I said… Let her go!” N ordered, suddenly coming up behind the monster with one of the heavily lit candle and scorched her with it. The Wendigo screeched in pain, immediately dropping you to the ground to inspect the festering burn. She looked at the chair that once held the human boy and found it in parts. He was at your side helping you to your feet. He would scan you for any injuries later. You both had to get out of here. You both bolted for the door, but in the blink of an eye, the Wendigo was in front of you blocking the only known exit making you both scream.

“You’ll pay for that, you runt,” she promised, ready to pounce on Hakyeon, but the two of you were just quick enough to dodge and run. You didn’t get very far before she was in front of you again. “You two aren’t going anywhere without paying the bill.”

On cue, you both split directions just as she dove, throwing her off guard. You ran and stayed on one side of the restaurant while N on the other. The Wendigo paused and took a glance at each of you then chuckled. “I have to admit, I do like my humans free ranged. You two are much fun to toy with, but I’ve become bored and hungry. Now who should I pick first? Will it be you my little one?” She stared directly at you making your skin crawl. “I’d much prefer finishing off with my first selection.” She her lips getting you to hide behind the table shivering. It’s not like it would give you the best protection, but it was the closest thing to it. “However…” she looked over at N hunched in his corner. “I would hate to be interrupted again.” Making her choice the creature zoomed toward your boyfriend. He skidded to his feet and began running from her. As scared as he was, he’d rather the thing come after him than you.

“Hakyeon!” You yelled, not willing to see him getting hurt. He made eye contact with you, signaling you to run for the door. You obviously didn’t want to leave him behind, but as you watched them scurry about, you caught on to this plan. He was headed for the door. You picked yourself up then quickly and silently dashed your way there. You had one shot at this or it was game over.

“Ah!” The sound of N’s cry halted your movements and when you turned to see what had happened, you wailed. Your lover was on the floor with the Wendigo above him ready to guttle him. You watched as Hakyeon used all his strength to keep the creature from taking a chomp out of him. “___!” He started. “Go!” He couldn’t say much afraid to use up his energy on it, but hoped it made you understand what he wanted you to do.

You shook your head and frantically searched for an idea instead. Remembering what N did, you ran over to a table and pulled off the table cloth; not distracted by the sounds of the plates and other items shattering on the floor. You then ran over to another and grabbed a candle and held it at the very end of the sheet, getting it to light up.

“What are you...ugh...waiting for… Get out of here!” You heard him yell. He knew he didn’t have time to hold up the beast and felt his hold becoming weaker in exhaustion.

“Cut the chivalry crap,” you responded, running up to them and throwing the burning cloth on top of the monster before the flames could reach your fingertips. Unprepared, the Wendigo rolled around in the draped cloth while you swiftly slid N from under it. His clothes were torn in places, but paid no mind to it as he stood in front of you protectively. It took the creature a few moments to realize what you just did and screamed in sheer agony. You both observed as the flames incinerated her body in mere seconds and she was unable to do anything about it. Snapping out of it, you both got up and aimed for the door until a loud roar vibrated the room.

“No!” The head chef of the restaurant had just tuned in to the moment you threw on the burning blanket, lighting his partner in crime on fire. Your waitress had become nothing but dust and bones leaving the last standing Wendigo bubbling with anger. “How dare you!” It made direct contact with the perpetrators and hastily barrelled forth. He was unbelievably fast, so fast neither of you had the chance to move an inch. With not much effort, the monster smacked N’s side sending him flying back into the extra tables producing a horrific clash.

“Hakyeon!” You cried about to run over to him, but your movements were cut short when the Wendigo grabbed you by the back of your shirt, dragging toward him and from the floor. You quickly grabbed anything you could latch onto which was nothing but a small bottle, but it hatched an idea.

N groaned trying to shake off the effects of the land; his vision blurry and arms shaking in reaction to the pain resonating through his system. His hazy eyes scanned the room finding you in the clutches of the monster. “___...” he called, but it was weak just as his body. He could hardly move, but did everything he could to pull himself up.

“Put me down y-you monster!” You demanded. Your captor spun you until you could meet his dark glare and temporarily you froze.

“I’ll make sure to put you straight down my stomach, you wench.” You settled down and decided to kill time by talking down to him.

“That’s what you think.” And you began kicking him. After everything you did to his partner, he couldn’t help but be amused at your pathetic challenges.

“Kicking again are we? Did that help you the last time?” You were harshly pulled closer, so close you could feel and smell his foul breath.  You gulped then squinted when his tongue ran over your face.

“Ugh!” You grunted, trying to pull yourself away, but he held you there.

“Not liking the treatment? Sorry my dear, but I am absolutely enjoying every bit of this. I was going to marinate you in my best sauces, but you taste well enough as it is.” His wretched tongue lapped at your cheeks as if he were dog and it was beyond disgusting, but you couldn’t do anything to escape it. “So young and tender.” He hissed in content moving for your ear making you squirm. He raised you higher and traced his tongue at the base of your throat. “And you’ve made sure to eat to your heart’s content.” The appendage from the bottom right up to your chin sending shivers down your spine. He finally stopped the torture and pulled you away so he could take another long look at you. You stared at the organ that assaulted you as it retracted into his jaws, being satisfied by the taste of you. You then scaled up his gaze which was filled with hunger and excitement. “But alas, your fear is the best part.” You couldn’t hide it, you certainly feared him, but he didn’t notice your hands fumbling with the bottle. “You’ll be a satisfying meal now won’t you?”

“___…” N groaned watching the events take place. He reached to his knees then fell forward on his front. His back was aching and he winced with every move he made.

The monster huffed at his attempts. “I’ll save you to test out my new ingredients. Now sit tight and watch as I devour her right in front of you. Feel the pain I felt when this wench took away my kin and soon you’ll understand my wrath.”

“No…” he uttered feebly. He reached out for you, hoping to somehow grab you away from him.

“Don’t worry, you’ll both be reunited soon enough.” His mouth then unhinged and leaned over for your throat. The sight nearly petrified you again, but you took your last chance and splashed the liquid from the open bottle right into his face and it seeped straight into his eyes. Undeniable pain struck him and he threw you down to tend to his face, crying in torment.

You shot the empty bottle of Tabasco away then ran over to your boyfriend. “Are you okay?” You asked, carefully getting him up on his feet. He nodded and held you close. Even though he could still feel pain, he was thankful you were unharmed.

“I’m going to rip you both into pieces!” You heard him curse making you both glance at him. He was still rolling around in pain and this time you wasted no time to try and escape.

“Let’s get out of here.” You said and he nodded, but gasped realizing the your opponent was near the door. It was risky to go anywhere near the beast, so N held your hand and lead you to the back of the restaurant. There had to be another exit in back.

“Come on.” He winced with each step he took, but carried on. You both entered the dreadful kitchen and scanned for an exit. Not being able to find one with eyes alone, you searched.

“Pissing me off was your last mistake.” The Wendigo growled finally recovering from the pain, his eyes healing since the contact wasn’t actual flames. He knew exactly where you both were and began to hunt you down, angrily kicking whatever was in his way. Then an idea struck him. With a cruel smile, he glided over to the timer which was right at the entrance of the kitchen. “You both make quite the game, but let’s play one more. You’ve just walked into my kitchen and basically trapped yourselves.”

You both gasped hearing him from right by the door as you continued searching for the backdoor. The next sound you heard, scared you even more. There was a mysterious ticking echoing around the room and the only answer you received was, “You have about 30 seconds to find a way out or you’re mine. Good luck…” With a loud bang the kitchen door shut sealing you both within in partial darkness.

Moving around like chickens, you searched every nook and cranny and would occasionally bump into one another, accidentally scaring each other. “15 seconds…” You heard him say. N had tripped and knocked over bowls on the counter making you scream and he hushed by alerting you of his presence. He held your hand and together you continued to search until a countdown was made. You found a barred vent with a dented gate. You both could fit through it and so got to work on it, trying to pry it off.

“5...4...3…2…” You both gasped when a loud ring buzzed throughout the kitchen and the next thing you did was hide just as the monster burst through the doors. “Haven’t found the exit have you? I’m afraid to inform you, there was no such thing to begin with. So where are you?”

You and N were hidden in one of the many lower cabinets of the kitchen, and made sure not to disturb any pots or pans to give away your position. “Playing hide-and-seek are we? Just letting you know…” He slammed the door shut so neither of you could slip out behind him. “I never lose.” The slam caused you both to jolt and tremble in fear. You could hear him slowly search the room for you.  Somehow, you’d have to make your way for the vent.

“I’m so scared…” you said as softly as possible. N wrapped an arm around you and pulled you close so you were against him.  You could feel him quivering and his sweat rubbing on you. You knew he was just as scared as you were and so held his hand.

“I can sense you fear,” the creature chuckled, but what made you slightly gasp was his next few words. “___. I’m going to enjoy hearing you scream as I eat you alive.” Your name tumbling from the monster’s lips and the threat he left made you tremble like never before. You were shaking so much you were beginning to feel nauseous. “Yes...I am going to make sure you’re still breathing as I eat you limb from limb, inch by inch, scream after scream, and I will not stop until you’re entirely consumed, bones and all.” You swore you were moments away from puking and held you free hand over your mouth to hold it back down.

Your lover wanted to order to monster to stop, but that would have given away your hiding spot. This was his plan to scare you both out of hiding and he knew it, but he couldn’t stand hearing him scaring you to death. He could feel your body shaking as if you were having a seizure. “Then once I’m done with her, Hakyeon, you’ll be next.” His eyes widened when his name came up. “Hmm… I wonder how you’ll taste after you have watched me eat your pretty little girlfriend.” A loud bang was made almost making you both scream. “I’ll be picking my teeth with your bones once I’m through with you.”

There was something much scarier imagining the monster eating your boyfriend than you. It was so scary, you couldn’t control the soft whimpers from slipping. N heard them and quickly hushed you by planting gentle kisses to your temple and rubbing your shoulder. The pecks brought you back to the present and you turned your face toward him. You couldn’t see his face very well because of the darkness, but it didn’t stop you from finding his lips. It was obviously not the time for this, but if there was no chance of fleeing, this was the chance to enjoy the last few moments together. He squeezed you tighter and kissed you back. Both trembled bodies made do with the best kiss they could muster. Right now, it was just you and him, no sound could penetrate through these walls. It was good for a minute, but then it was odd. It was too quiet. He pulled away from you to listen for the Wendigo. There were no more threats, no heavy panting, no footsteps.  Everything was silent except for your beating hearts.

You whispered, “What hap--” until a sudden crash was made no more than a couple feet from your hiding spot. A heightened yip escaped and N hastily covered your mouth with his hand to silence the rest. The room went deathly silent once again. This was scarier than the taunting. You couldn’t see what was happening outside because the door to the cabinet was closed, so you had no idea if he was far or right in front of you. N removed his hand and hugged you closer to him.  You were straining your senses trying to get any sign of him. Your breathing was choppy and you were practically in tears. N was also breathing abnormally and you could see him fanning himself trying to keep calm. He was being so brave. You knew long before he would have dropped to his knees and quivered in defeat, but here he was staying strong for the both of you. You reached for his hand again and held it tight and he closed the grip around yours. You both were going to be alright. You both were going to escape and run to the safety of your home. You were going to--

BANG!

Screeeeeeeeeech!

Claws dug through from above and ripped open the steel cabinet revealing two quivering bodies inside. Clutching each other in a tight embrace, you both stared up at the Wendigo above you, faces filled with sheer terror.  His yellow eyes darkened and his mouth curled into an insidious grin that would forever traumatize your mind.  

“Boo!” He exclaimed animating a terrifying scream from the two of you. His deathly hand reached right into the cabinet to pick you off one by one and as promised, he started with you!

The end?