Senior Year (Chapter 10)

Chapter 10: Mysterious Encounter

(Elmore Museum)

Cato and his friends finally made it to the museum on time. Just one problem..

Gumball: So, how do you plan on going past the security?

Cato: I dunno. I didn't really think this through.

Amber: Are you kidding me?

Cato: I'm serious. Maybe I just go and talk to him?

Carrie: You think he'll let you through just like that?

Cato: Worth a shot. You guys gotta find your own way in though.

Gumball: Okay. Good luck.

Cato walked up to the security guard sitting at the entrance while the others went to the back.

Cato: Um..sir?

Security Guard: Oh, hey son. What are you doing here? It's midnight. You should get home.

Cato: Yeah, uh..do you happen to see anyone get in the museum?

Security Guard: What do you think I look like? A ticket booth? Nobody gets in this late.

Cato: Well, I got this note earlier today and..

Security Guard: A note? Give it to me.

Cato gave the note he found in his locker and the security guard was shocked.

Security Guard: Ah, so you're one of them.

Cato: One of what?

Security Guard: You'll see. Go on in.

Cato: Okay...

The security guard let him through without saying another word. Just a grin showing across his face.

Cato: That was weird.

(Meanwhile)

Gumball: Do you think he got in?

Carrie: Dunno. We're kinda stuck on how to get you in.

Gumball: Don't you mean "us"?

Amber: We're ghosts. We can phase through the wall.

Gumball: Well, how about that window up there?

Carrie: You think you can jump that high?

Gumball: No harm in trying.

Gumball stepped back and charged towards the wall and jumped as high as he can to reach the window. To their surprise, he made it. Gumball got inside and waited for Carrie and Amber.

Carrie: Never thought you were quite the jumper.

Gumball: Believe me. It was good until I stepped into a toilet.

Amber: So that explains why your legs are wet.

Gumball: Yup, let's just keep going.

Carrie: Shh! Quiet!

Everyone quiet down and hid behind a statue of a man riding a horse. They heard two voices coming from the distance. Both quite familiar to Amber.

? #1: So, are you sure this is where we're supposed to be?

? #2: Yeah, this is the place. Who exactly is our enemy?

? #1: No idea. Could be anyone.

Suddenly, they heard another voice different from the two. It sounded like Cato.

Cato: What the hell are you two doing here?

Cato could not believe who the two people were. It was the jerky Bear Brothers again.

Matt: What do you mean? We just came here cuz we got a note saying we're supposed to be here.

Chad: Yeah, what's it to you?

Cato: Wait, a note?

Matt: Well, yeah. What's wrong with it?

Cato: I got a note too.

Matt and Chad: What?!

The argument was then disturbed by a figure wearing a mask slow clapping towards them. The fact that the slow clapping was too slow got Matt annoyed.

Matt: This slow clap is taking fucking forever!

Masked Man: I have to admit, that slow clap was a bit too slow.

Cato: Who are you?

Masked Man: Who am I? Hahaha, you're dumber than I thought. I am the man who gave the three of you those notes.

Cato: How the hell was I supposed to know that?

Chad: Okay, can we just get this over with already!

Masked Man: Oh, eager are we? Don't worry. The fun has just begun.

Cato: What fun?

Masked Man: This.

The man disappeared and quickly attacked Matt causing him to fly across the room.

Chad: Matt! You little coward!

Chad charged towards him but the man dodged every single attack he gives him.

Chad: Shit! He's too fast!

Masked Man: Now it's my turn.

Cato: No way!

Cato dashed in between Chad and the man and did a chop kick on him.

Masked Man: Oh, now this is fun.

Cato: C'mon, let's go!

Masked Man: It's your death wish.

The masked man and Cato went into an all out battle in the museum. They started to wear out after a few minutes.

Masked Man: Tired, little boy?

Cato: Tired? I just bought enough time.

Masked Man: What?!

Matt: Surprise!

Matt shoulder tackled the man to the torso and got him pissed off.

Masked Man: Okay, play time is over!

The masked man telepathically took an object from the exhibit and smashed it on Matt's head. He finally got free while Matt was welping in pain. He saw Chad charging towards him as well. However, he managed to move Chad into the air and threw him to a glass container.

Cato: What the heck?!

Masked Man: Now for you.

Cato: This is messed up right now.

Masked Man: Nowhere to run.

Amber: NO!

Amber came out of the shadows and assaulted the man. Gumball and Carrie chose to back her up. They all did a major 3-v-1 beatdown.

Masked Man: Ah! That's enough!

Suddenly, a force around the man was summoned and the three of them were pushed back to the wall. The man grabbed Cato into the air telepathically.

Masked Man: I told you to come alone but you were stubborn. Now you get the price!

Cato could feel something clawing its way into him. The pain he feels is beyond words. It was moments later that Chad shoved the man, causing him to lose control and let Cato go. Matt ran towards Cato who was breathing heavily and helped him get up.

Matt: C'mon, buddy. We're getting out of here.

Cato: Buddy? Whatever, let's go.

They went to the others and helped them up as well. They all ran for the exit with Chad coming from behind. Luckily, they managed to get out.

Masked Man: He's smart. He'll see the signs.

(Haunted Mansion)

Everyone gathered back at the haunted mansion. Everyone being very tired, they rested there for awhile. Ever since they got back, Cato's been looking at his hands.

Amber: Hey, what's wrong?

Cato: I dunno. I somehow feel something different inside me.

Amber: Guess you should get some rest. I'm sleeping with you tonight. Carrie told me to keep you company.

Cato: Okay, maybe you should head up first. I'll catch up later.

Amber: Okay.

Amber kissed Cato on the forehead and left.

Matt: Some girlfriend you got there.

Cato: Thanks.

Chad: Well, guess it's time for us to get going.

Matt: Yeah. We're gonna head out.

Cato: Okay, door's over there.

Matt: Pff, based on your fighting skills and your attitude, you're not half bad.

After the two left, Cato went upstairs in his bedroom and saw Amber sleeping on the left side of his bed. Cato scooched over and got into bed as well. Later on, he began to notice Amber hugging him like a pillow, so he just hugged her back. They've been like that for about the entire night.

Okay, that's the end of this chapter for now. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Comment what you think in the comments, and I'll see you guys in the next chapter. Peace out!