Penny hummed in acknowledgement. She stared at the dark tv for a minute before turning it on and switching the lamp beside her bed, off. [color=f49ac2]"Sounds like we'll make a great team,"[/color] Penny rearranged her pillows so she was laying down. She turned on her side to face Christian and to see the tv better. [color=f49ac2]"Don't worry about keeping the tv off to let me sleep. I'm a pretty heavy sleeper and sometimes some background noise is nice." [/color]

She put the tv remote on the shared middle dresser that was between the two beds and gave Christian a smile. She fell asleep about halfway into the show that was playing.

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[i]Penny knew she was dreaming- she had to be. The house that used to haunt her dreams stood before her, dark and brooding in the black of night. A cold wind blew by, but Penny didn't feel affected by it. Red glowing eyes stared at her from the window on the second floor and seconds later, Penny heard yell. Her heart picked up and her lungs ached from how fast it pounded. The yell sounded like Luke and it came from the house. Penny scratched at her arms, the feeling of her blood being drained and tainted returning full force. This couldn't be happening. She got rid of those vampires. Of all of them. There was no way she missed any. The yell cam once again and Penny, despite her shaking and heavy breathing, ran into the house. 

The house was dark save for a few candles. The vampires she killed with Charles, Dylan, and Annie lined the rooms and halls, staring at her as she ascended the stairs. Penny felt as if the walls were closing in on her and her breathing grew heavier. Blood leaked from the ceiling and soaked into the floorboards and carpet. It was warm and sticky on Penny's head and face. The scream came again, this time calling for her. She pushed herself up the stairs even more and through into the room where she killed Beckah, only to find Luke, strapped to a chair and dying. 

[color=f49ac2]"Luke!"[/color]

"Did you really think you could get rid of us so easy?"

[color=f49ac2]"I was told you couldn't come back after beheading you."[/color] Penny spat at her, anger mingling with her fear. 

"Oh honey, we're not here in body. We're in your mind. You may have gotten rid of our physical bodies, but the damage you went through to do so?" Beckah clicked her tongue in disappointment. "You can't get rid of me that easily, Penny. I'll torment you to the ends of the earth if I have to. Now be a good girl, and watch while I drink your brother dry."

[color=f49ac2]"No!"[/color][/i]

Penny bolted upright, gasping for air and feeling like she was suffocating. She kicked at whatever was wrapped around her legs, wanting to be free. Tears ran down her cheeks as she pulled and kicked. Why wouldn't they [i]come off?![/i]