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This is a Haunted Hotel prequel fanfic. My interpetation of how Nathan died.
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Another cool new adult animated series I discovered! Haunted Hotel. My wife got into it and now she has me hooked! It's a good series that's worth checking out as much as Take My Muffin!
In my headcanon of Haunted Hotel. My theory is that Nathan is an irresponsible opporunitist. Trying to get out of his depression.
Nathan always tries to find ways to have fun and make money and pay off his debts and to keep up the Haunted Hotel he used to own. What we are about to read here is that Nathan is desperate to pay off his debts to loan sharks at a horse race and he meets a tragic end.
Haunted Hotel
fanfic title
And They're Off....
by: Trenton Sands
Scene 1:
One of the biggest events in Upstate New York is the yearly Annual Horse Race. Nathan invited his sister Katherine and her two kids Ben and Esther to experience the excitement. Nathan, Katherine, Ben, Esther, and a mysterious looking child in 1700's style clothing were all in line to get tickets.
Ben (scoffs): I have to be HERE instead of Sydney Miller's cool party?
Esther: You think you have it bad? I'm missing the Black Magic Festival for this!
Katherine: Now kids remember. Today is Uncle Nathan's day to choose what we all can do as a family activity.
Esther: I'll let this one pass.
Nathan: Exactly. You're going to love these horse races, kids! Wait until you feel the rush it gives you!
Katherine: You know Nathan. Last time I saw you. You were suicidally despressed. Now look at you. (looks at Abaddon) You even adopted a kid!
Nathan: I discovered horse racing 3 weeks ago! I've been making a good living with it to make money to keep up my Hotel Business! It's called The Undervale in case you forgot.
Ben: Who's this dweeb! (points to Abaddon)
Abaddon: Watch what you say!
Nathan: Oh him! This is Abaddon! A child I'm sponsoring from El Salvador.
Katherine: Why is he dressed in 1700's clothes.
Nathan: I just picked him up from a school play.
Esther: That explains everything.
Nathan looks around.
Katherine: Did you lose something?
Nathan: Oh no! It's fine.
Katherine: Hope so.
Nathan: Translation: I don't really believe you.
Katherine: I know from past experience that when you get depressed, you suddenly find something that gets you out of your depression. First it was joining a bunch of frat boys. Then you auditioned for America's Got Talent. And after that it was the hippie motorcycle gang. Then you go right back into it.
Abaddon: I tried to warn him about reality TV, but did he listen. NO!
Nathan: Look! I'm a changed man now! Forget my depression! It's finished! End of discussion!
Katherine: Consider it dropped.
Abaddon: We're next in line.
Going up to the ticket booth. Charlie is there taking money for tickets.
Charlie: A family of four I see.
Ben: Actually five! If you count Damien here!
Charlie: It's not nice to call names, young man.
Katherine: How much for a family of 5?
Charlie: Katherine! Is that you? Did you get my recipe for tuna pot pie?
Katherine: Oh yes! It was delicious!
Charlie: It always pleases me that people love my recipes. (sees Nathan) Nathan! Still jealous that my Bed and Breakfast is in better business Undervale?
Nathan: Very hilarious Aziz Ansari! We're not here to make conversation. Tell us how much for a family of five!
Charlie: $50!
Nathan paid the $50 to get into the horse races. Katherine, Esther, Ben, Abaddon, and Nathan all go to try to find their seats. Underneath the bleachers there were two loan sharks. Their names were Tony 'The Rat' Russo and Uncle Bones.
Tony: Good Good! We got that Nathan asshole right where we want him!
Uncle Bones: He's in debt to us after those horse races he bet on for the last three weeks.
Tony: When we confront him, we'll beat the shit out of him!
Uncle Bones: What if he wins?
Tony: Either way, win or lose. He's a dead man all the way around!
Uncle Bones: Never killed anyone before. It might be fun!
Scene 2:
Once in their seats on the bleachers. Katherine, Nathan, Abaddon, Ben, and Esther were waiting for the big race.
Nathan: Oh, there's a booth down there where people can bet on the fastest horse. Who wants to go down there with me.
Ben: We're good.
Esther: No thank you.
Katherine: I'm not doing it.
Nathan: Abaddon! You can come! You're always good at helping me pick the fastest horse!
Abaddon: Shit!
Nathan drags Abaddon down to the betting booth.
Abaddon: I know why you're doing this. You're in debt with those loan sharks. Nothing gets past me!
Ignoring Abaddon, Nathan votes for the fastest horse on an iPAD.
Nathan (reading the horses names): Let's see. Pickle Parade. No. Gallop McSnort. No. Sir Neigh-a-Lot. No. Hoof Hearted. No. YES! That is the one I'll bet on! Zoomie Beans! Gotta love the name!
Abaddon: Are you done yet?
Nathan voted for Zoomie Beans on the iPAd and goes back to bleachers to join Katherine, Ben, and Esther.
Katherine: Did you just bet on a horse?
Nathan: Zoomie Beans! It's a sure thing! The fastest one ever!
Ben: Uncle Nathan! Isn't that gambling?
Esther: We learned in school it's against the law.
Ben: Esther's right. You could end up in prison!
Katherine: Look! It's starting kids. (moans): Hope you're not in any trouble, big brother.
Nathan (annoyed): I'm promise you I'm not!
The race is about to start. The trumpet sing Call To The Post plays. The Announcer calls out.
Announcer: Good afternoon! Everyone who is anyone here in Upstate New York at the Starlight Fairgrounds! We're about to begin! But first let's start off with that horses' names!
3 Doors Down Kryptonite plays.
Esther: 3 Doors Down? Maybe horse races are cool after all!
Announcer: Here is the starting line up: Pickle Parade. Gallop McSnort. Sir Neigh-a-Lot. Hoof Hearted. And last but not least..... Zoomie Beans!
Abaddon: Spoiler alert. That's the one he bet on.
Announcer: And more horses are: Thunderbolt Strike. Royal Decree. Iron Monarch. Starlight Gallop. Black Zenith. and The Golden Spur. At the shot of the gun. The race will begin.
Nathan: This is the best part! Seeing the race begin!
Ben: Are those kids riding the horses?
Katherine: No they're jockies. They're short men.
The race begins and the horses take off and race away.
Scene 3:
The sound of hooves pounding the dirt track was deafening, a visceral roar that drowned out the music and the crowd. The horses were a blur of muscle and speed, kicking up clods of dirt and grass as they thundered down the straightaway.
Leaning forward, Nathan has his hands gripping the railing in front of the bleachers, his previous nonchalance completely gone.
Nathan: Come on, Zoomie Beans! Faster! Don't let that Iron Monarch pass you!
Watching her brother. Katherine has a mix of dread and concern.
Katherine: Nathan, you're going to give yourself a heart attack.
Esther: Wow! This is actually intense! Look at that chestnut one, that's Black Zenith! It's catching up!
Ben: Black Zenith has a cooler name, anyway. Just saying.
Abaddon: They're called horses, not Ferraris. Get it together Nathan. Focus on the finish line.
The Announcer’s voice cut through the stadium speakers, sharp and excited.
Announcer: And they're rounding the final turn! Thunderbolt Strike is holding a slim lead on the rail! But here comes Iron Monarch on the outside! And from way back, a tremendous burst of speed from Zoomie Beans! What a dark horse!
The final stretch was pure chaos. The horses were neck and neck and neck.
Nathan: YES! That’s it! Kick, Zoomie, KICK!
Katherine: Oh my goodness, it’s too close to call!
Announcer: It's a photo finish! Thunderbolt Strike... Iron Monarch... and ZOOMIE BEANS! The judges are looking at the replays! This is going to be close folks! Hold your tickets!
A tense silence fell over the stands, broken only by the heavy panting of the horses as they slowed down. Nathan was vibrating with anxiety.
Abaddon: Well, this is the part where you pray to whatever gods will take your call, Nathan. Breaking News Flash: they won't.
The Announcer cleared his throat the mic scratching slightly.
Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, after a review of the photo finish... We have a winner!
The drum roll started. Nathan squeezed his eyes shut.
Nathan: Please. Please, please, please...
Announcer: The winner of the Annual Starlight Fairgrounds Horse Race... by a nose! Number 5! ZOOMIE BEANS!
The crowd erupted in cheers and groans. Nathan threw his hands in the air, a wild, manic grin on his face.
Nathan: I knew it! I told you! Zoomie Beans! I'm rich! I'm safe! Undervale is saved!
Turning to his sister, Nathan starts grabbing her arms in excitement.
Nathan: See, Katherine? I'm not irresponsible! This is called being an opportunist!
Katherine managed a weak smile, relief warring with concern.
Katherine: Nathan, that’s wonderful, but... how much did you win?
Ben: Wait, you actually won?! I would've bet on Thunderbolt Strike!
Esther: We didn't bet, but I'm glad we won! Does this mean we can leave now?
Abaddon: You didn't win, he won. And if you think a single horse race is going to make those loan sharks forget three weeks of debt... You clearly haven't met a loan shark.
Ignoring Abaddon, Nathan checked his betting app. His eyes widened.
Nathan: It’s more than I thought! I can pay them off! I can pay Tony and Uncle Bones in full! I have to go collect my winnings! Stay right here, I’ll be back in five minutes!
Katherine: Did he just say what I think he said?
Ben: Sorry, didn't hear him. What with it being so loud here.
Esther: Something about Sharks, I dunno.
Shoving his way past the kids, Nathan started sprinting down the bleachers, heading straight toward the winner’s booth, oblivious to the fact that the two shadowy figures were already emerging from the darkness beneath the stands, their eyes fixed on him. They were Tony and Uncle Bones.
Katherine: Nathan! Wait! Don't run off like that!
Nathan: I'm going to make another bet! I'll be back!
Ben: Where's he going?
Esther: He looks... really happy. Maybe he is okay.
Abaddon: He's running directly toward his destiny. He calls it happiness. I call it fate.
Scene 4:
Running to the winner's booth while trying to keep a low profile. Nathan tries to get his money. The person at the winner's booth gives him $2000.
Nathan: Yes! $2000! (looks around) No loan sharks around! Now let's make another bet!
Going to the voting booth with the iPAD again. Getting lost in a crowd of people. Katherine, Ben, Esther, and Abaddon do not see him around.
Katherine: Oh my! Where is he?
Ben: You're right! I don't see him anywhere.
Esther: Don't tell me he's going to make another bet!
Abaddon: Tough crowd today.
When Nathan was going to place another bet on the next race. Nathan feels like he got knocked out. The announcer calls out some more horses at the race.
Nathan: FUCK! WHO TURNED OUT THE LIGHTS!
Audioslave Broken City plays.
Announcer: Exciting day here in Upstate New York in the Fairgrounds Horse Race! Here is a whole new lineup. Harry Trotter! Usain Colt. Al Capony.....
Abaddon: They're naming a race horse after a gangster?
Announcer: Neigh Slayer. Gallopolitics. Ember Glow. Mystic Charm. Lady Belvadare. and last but not least, Duke of Dusk!
In another part of the Upstate New York Fairgrounds. Nathan finally wakes up and finds himself at the mercy of Tony and Uncle Bones.
Nathan (screams): It's YOU!
Tony: Damn straight it's us!
Uncle Bones: Who were you expecting? Seth Rogan and Judd Apatow?
Nathan: Uhhh, who?
Tony: Never mind! did you get the money or not?
Nathan: Sure did! Here it is!
Reaching into his pocket. Nathan takes out the $2000 he won.
Tony: Two grand. Not bad, Nathan. Not bad at all.
Snatching the cash, Tony began counting it with a practiced flick of his thumb.
Uncle Bones: You thought we was just gonna take a couple hundred, huh?
Nathan: I mean—yeah! You said three hundred, tops! I—I need the rest for that hotel I'm running. Undervale it's called. I’m trying to get legit, fellas!
Tony: Legit? You mean the same “Undervale” that owes me six months in back wages?
Uncle Bones (grinning with missing teeth): And don’t forget me, Nattie boy. You been owing me since before your fancy business cards.
Nathan: Come on, I’ll pay you both—just give me time!
Tony: Time’s up.
The sounds of the racetrack grow louder through the thin walls — the crowd’s roar, the announcer’s booming voice cutting through like a knife.
Announcer (through loudspeakers): And they’re off! Out of the gate it’s Harry Trotter taking an early lead, followed close by Usain Colt!
Tony grabs Nathan by the collar and drags him toward the bathroom. The echo of boots on tile blends with the thunder of hooves from the broadcast.
Nathan (struggling): Tony, Bones—please! I’ll make it right!
Uncle Bones: You should’ve thought of that before betting your life away.
The bathroom door slams shut. The crowd outside roars louder. Nathan finds himself getting brutally beaten by Tony and Uncle Bones.
Announcer: Al Capony surges up the inside! But here comes Neigh Slayer, a dark horse making a powerful run down the stretch!
Inside the bathroom, muffled sounds — scuffling, shouts, 5 gun shots, something heavy hitting the floor. The race commentary keeps rolling, manic and oblivious.
Announcer: Gallopolitics is falling behind—what a disappointment for the Governor’s pick! And it’s neck and neck now between Mystic Charm and Duke of Dusk!
Tony and Bones step back, breathing hard. The room falls quiet except for the dull echo of the announcer’s voice filtering in.
Announcer (fading, triumphant): And across the finish line—it’s Duke of Dusk by a nose! What a stunning finish, ladies and gentlemen, what a finish!
Tony looks down at the money clutched in his hand. Uncle Bones adjusts his hat, staring blankly at the tiled wall.
Uncle Bones (softly): You hear that, Tone? “What a finish.”
Tony (grimly): Yeah… what a finish.
They walk out, blending into the noise and color of the fairgrounds crowd. “Broken City” by Audioslave echoes faintly from a distant radio. The race continues, and no one notices the silence behind the bathroom door.
Scene 5:
Katherine decides it's time to take a stand. She orders Ben, Esther, and Abaddon to come with her to find out what happened to Nathan.
Ben: Mom? Why are you getting up?
Katherine: To find Nathan of course.
Abaddon: Leave that to me. I know him better than anyone.
Katherine: Come on, kids! We're going to get to the bottom of this!
Esther: We don't even know which horse he betted on or if he won money for this race.
As Abaddon, Esther and Ben were following Katherine. Leaving the bleachers they decide to search for where ever Nathan could be.
Esther: I don't see any sign of him under the bleachers.
Ben: Good thinking sis.
Katherine: We also need him to tell us what he's been up to once we find him.
Abaddon: You know, when people leave for a while, they're usually in the bathroom.
Ben: Now that's good detective work, Abaddon! Have you been watching CSI?
Esther (laughs): Want us to dust for fingerprints next?
Abaddon: This is no time for jokes! We need to be serious here!
Katherine: Yes of course.
Deciding to search the bathroom. Abaddon sees Tony and Uncle Bones walking out of the bathroom area.
Abaddon: I knew it! Maybe those two had something to do with Nathan's disappearence. (sees Tony and Uncle Bones) You're asses are mine.
Ben: What was that?
Katherine: Come on!
Finding a trail of blood, Katherine walks to where it leads.
Katherine: Oh no! Oh no! Please! Don't let it be Nathan!
Ben: Lets hope for the best...
Esther: And prepare for the worst.
Ben: I hope Uncle Nathan isn't dead.
Katherine: Because of the way he lived with his depression. It's a possibility.
The trial of blood leads to the men's bedroom. What Katherine, Ben, and Esther feared has came true. The blood lead to Nathan. There he was laying on the concrete ground. With 5 bullets in his head. Nathan was dead.
Katherine (screams in terror): BIG BROTHER! He's dead! OH NO! NATHAN! NATHAN! (sobs and huge his dead body)
Abaddon: He was in debt to loan sharks I'm afraid. He's been on his horse racing kick for quite some time.
Ben (sobs): Uncle Nathan! He was the closest thing we had to a father. (shakes Nathan's corpse)
Esther (crying): We love you Uncle Nathan! Always will. It didn't have to end like this.
Katherine: We could've gotten him help for his mental health. (crying)
Abaddon: Hold on, I'll be right back.
Ben: Abaddon? Where are you going?
Abaddon: To seek.....justice.
Katherine: But you're just a kid! What can you do?
Abaddon runs off leaving Katherine, Ben, and Esther to grieve for their slain uncle.
Ben (to Esther) Not even your black magic can help him now. (cries)
Esther: I know. We need to call 911. (sobbing) I'll do it.
Ben and Katherine sit over Nathan's corpse and cry. Esther goes to a phone booth and puts a quarter in it and calls 911.
Scene 6:
As Tony and Uncle Bones were leaving the Upstate New York fairgrounds. They were high fiving each other.
Uncle Bones (laughs): We sure destroyed his sorry ass, didn't we!
Tony: They don't call me The Rat for nothing!
Uncle Bones: (looks at wad of cash): So what do you think we ought to do with all this dough?
Tony: Save it for more criminal acitivies on a rainy day! What else?
Walking to their car in the parking lot. Tony and Uncle Bones talk some more about the murder they committed against Nathan.
Uncle Bones: Say listen. You think anyone saw us?
Tony: Nah, we would've heard something by now.
Abaddon (comes from behind them): I did! (hisses)
Uncle Bones: Very funny! You trying to scare me, now?
Tony: I didn't say nothing! Maybe said it under your breath!
Uncle Bones: That voice didn't sound like either of us! WHO SAID IT!
Abaddon: I SAID IT!
Uncle Bones and Tony turn around and see Abaddon.
Tony: Say, we know who you are! You're that stupid kid who hangs out with Nathan that guy he just killed.
Uncle Bones: You're just a dumbass kid. You're not threat to us! (pushes Abaddon into the ground) Get Outta Heeyeah....
Abaddon: That's what you think!
Tony: (laughs): Look at his outfit! He looks like he walked off the set of The Patriot with Mel Gibson.
Uncle Bones: Or the Crucible (laughs)
Abaddon uses his demonic powers and levitate into the air. His eye glow a flaming red.
Uncle Bones: The fuck....
Tony: What's with this kid! Is he Isaac from Children of The Corn?
Abaddon: WRONG! I AM ABADDON! HIGH PRINCE OF THE BLACK REALM!
Using his demonic powers. Abaddon emits a red ray on Tony and Uncle Bones. Who both scream in pain and find themselves being burned alive, then their skin, muscles, and bones all melt until they are reduced to piles of ashes. Then Abaddon uses the red ray to take out their souls and thrown them into a portal.
Abaddon: Finally got righteousness for you, Nathan! Hope you're in a better place now. Enjoy hell motherfuckers!
An ambulance arrives on the Upstate New York fairgrounds. Abaddon runs to rejoin Katherine, Ben, and Esther.
Scene 7 Conclusion:
After the death of Nathan. Coldplay's Fix You plays In a montage where it shows Katherine, Abaddon, Ben, and Esther attending Nathan's funeral. Then later, Katherine, Ben, and Esther were at a lawyer's office.
Lawyer: You guys inherited a hotel from Nathan. It's called The Undervale.
Katherine: I feel so guilty about Nathan's death. I wish I could've helped him.
Ben: Maybe Uncle Nathan would've wanted it this way. Living in his hotel.
Esther: He'll always be around us Mom. I think he knows somewhere up there that there was nothing you could've done to help him with his depression.
Katherine: He was an addictive person and...
Before Katherine can finish, the Lawyer tells her something.
Lawyer: I knew Nathan. He was so far gone in his addictions and depression he was dead inside. It isn't your fault at all.
Katherine: Thank you. That makes me feel better.
Ben: The day he died he dragged us to a horse race that lead to his death.
Lawyer: Nathan was also my drinking buddy. That was him all right. Always lived for the thrills.
Esther: And died by the thrills. We even had to see his dead bloodied beaten body.
Katherine: Well kids. Pack your bags. We're going to start our new lives at Undervale.
Ben: And no more horse races.
Katherine: No more of that, I promise.
2 weeks later.
Katherine was driving to the Undervale. A moving truck was already there with stuff from their old house.
Ben: Wow, it's huge. Looks like nobody lives there.
Esther: You just described the plot to most horror movies.
Katherine: Just thought of something. We can make a living running this hotel! Good way to make money and make it up to Nathan.
Getting their bags from the trunk of the car. Walking away from moving men. Katherine, Ben, and Esther go to the front door.
Ben: Still can't get that image of Uncle Nathan dead out of my mind.
Katherine: Ready for this kids.
Esther: I'm ready.
Ben: Me too.
Opening the door to the Undervale. Much to Katherine's surprise. She, Ben, and Esther see Nathan inside the front door greeting them.
Ben and Esther: Uncle Nathan!
Katherine: NATHAN! But you're....dead!
Nathan: Welcome niece, nephew, and little sister. Hope you like the Undervale!
Katherine: How is it possible you're still alive?
Ben: Yeah, those loan sharks kicked your ass!
Esther: No shit. They made mincemeat out of you!
Nathan: I'm a ghost now! Come on in and I'll introduce you to other ghosts I've befriended.
Esther: What happened to those loan sharks anyway?
Katherine, Ben, and Esther were lead by a ghostal Nathan a tour of Undervale as their new lives in Undervale spreads out before them!
Abaddon (in an iris): BLTHHH BLTTTHHH BTLTTH BBBBRRRLLLLLTTTTHHH! THAT'S ALL FOLKS!
THE END
In my headcanon of Haunted Hotel. My theory is that Nathan is an irresponsible opporunitist. Trying to get out of his depression.
Nathan always tries to find ways to have fun and make money and pay off his debts and to keep up the Haunted Hotel he used to own. What we are about to read here is that Nathan is desperate to pay off his debts to loan sharks at a horse race and he meets a tragic end.
Haunted Hotel
fanfic title
And They're Off....
by: Trenton Sands
Scene 1:
One of the biggest events in Upstate New York is the yearly Annual Horse Race. Nathan invited his sister Katherine and her two kids Ben and Esther to experience the excitement. Nathan, Katherine, Ben, Esther, and a mysterious looking child in 1700's style clothing were all in line to get tickets.
Ben (scoffs): I have to be HERE instead of Sydney Miller's cool party?
Esther: You think you have it bad? I'm missing the Black Magic Festival for this!
Katherine: Now kids remember. Today is Uncle Nathan's day to choose what we all can do as a family activity.
Esther: I'll let this one pass.
Nathan: Exactly. You're going to love these horse races, kids! Wait until you feel the rush it gives you!
Katherine: You know Nathan. Last time I saw you. You were suicidally despressed. Now look at you. (looks at Abaddon) You even adopted a kid!
Nathan: I discovered horse racing 3 weeks ago! I've been making a good living with it to make money to keep up my Hotel Business! It's called The Undervale in case you forgot.
Ben: Who's this dweeb! (points to Abaddon)
Abaddon: Watch what you say!
Nathan: Oh him! This is Abaddon! A child I'm sponsoring from El Salvador.
Katherine: Why is he dressed in 1700's clothes.
Nathan: I just picked him up from a school play.
Esther: That explains everything.
Nathan looks around.
Katherine: Did you lose something?
Nathan: Oh no! It's fine.
Katherine: Hope so.
Nathan: Translation: I don't really believe you.
Katherine: I know from past experience that when you get depressed, you suddenly find something that gets you out of your depression. First it was joining a bunch of frat boys. Then you auditioned for America's Got Talent. And after that it was the hippie motorcycle gang. Then you go right back into it.
Abaddon: I tried to warn him about reality TV, but did he listen. NO!
Nathan: Look! I'm a changed man now! Forget my depression! It's finished! End of discussion!
Katherine: Consider it dropped.
Abaddon: We're next in line.
Going up to the ticket booth. Charlie is there taking money for tickets.
Charlie: A family of four I see.
Ben: Actually five! If you count Damien here!
Charlie: It's not nice to call names, young man.
Katherine: How much for a family of 5?
Charlie: Katherine! Is that you? Did you get my recipe for tuna pot pie?
Katherine: Oh yes! It was delicious!
Charlie: It always pleases me that people love my recipes. (sees Nathan) Nathan! Still jealous that my Bed and Breakfast is in better business Undervale?
Nathan: Very hilarious Aziz Ansari! We're not here to make conversation. Tell us how much for a family of five!
Charlie: $50!
Nathan paid the $50 to get into the horse races. Katherine, Esther, Ben, Abaddon, and Nathan all go to try to find their seats. Underneath the bleachers there were two loan sharks. Their names were Tony 'The Rat' Russo and Uncle Bones.
Tony: Good Good! We got that Nathan asshole right where we want him!
Uncle Bones: He's in debt to us after those horse races he bet on for the last three weeks.
Tony: When we confront him, we'll beat the shit out of him!
Uncle Bones: What if he wins?
Tony: Either way, win or lose. He's a dead man all the way around!
Uncle Bones: Never killed anyone before. It might be fun!
Scene 2:
Once in their seats on the bleachers. Katherine, Nathan, Abaddon, Ben, and Esther were waiting for the big race.
Nathan: Oh, there's a booth down there where people can bet on the fastest horse. Who wants to go down there with me.
Ben: We're good.
Esther: No thank you.
Katherine: I'm not doing it.
Nathan: Abaddon! You can come! You're always good at helping me pick the fastest horse!
Abaddon: Shit!
Nathan drags Abaddon down to the betting booth.
Abaddon: I know why you're doing this. You're in debt with those loan sharks. Nothing gets past me!
Ignoring Abaddon, Nathan votes for the fastest horse on an iPAD.
Nathan (reading the horses names): Let's see. Pickle Parade. No. Gallop McSnort. No. Sir Neigh-a-Lot. No. Hoof Hearted. No. YES! That is the one I'll bet on! Zoomie Beans! Gotta love the name!
Abaddon: Are you done yet?
Nathan voted for Zoomie Beans on the iPAd and goes back to bleachers to join Katherine, Ben, and Esther.
Katherine: Did you just bet on a horse?
Nathan: Zoomie Beans! It's a sure thing! The fastest one ever!
Ben: Uncle Nathan! Isn't that gambling?
Esther: We learned in school it's against the law.
Ben: Esther's right. You could end up in prison!
Katherine: Look! It's starting kids. (moans): Hope you're not in any trouble, big brother.
Nathan (annoyed): I'm promise you I'm not!
The race is about to start. The trumpet sing Call To The Post plays. The Announcer calls out.
Announcer: Good afternoon! Everyone who is anyone here in Upstate New York at the Starlight Fairgrounds! We're about to begin! But first let's start off with that horses' names!
3 Doors Down Kryptonite plays.
Esther: 3 Doors Down? Maybe horse races are cool after all!
Announcer: Here is the starting line up: Pickle Parade. Gallop McSnort. Sir Neigh-a-Lot. Hoof Hearted. And last but not least..... Zoomie Beans!
Abaddon: Spoiler alert. That's the one he bet on.
Announcer: And more horses are: Thunderbolt Strike. Royal Decree. Iron Monarch. Starlight Gallop. Black Zenith. and The Golden Spur. At the shot of the gun. The race will begin.
Nathan: This is the best part! Seeing the race begin!
Ben: Are those kids riding the horses?
Katherine: No they're jockies. They're short men.
The race begins and the horses take off and race away.
Scene 3:
The sound of hooves pounding the dirt track was deafening, a visceral roar that drowned out the music and the crowd. The horses were a blur of muscle and speed, kicking up clods of dirt and grass as they thundered down the straightaway.
Leaning forward, Nathan has his hands gripping the railing in front of the bleachers, his previous nonchalance completely gone.
Nathan: Come on, Zoomie Beans! Faster! Don't let that Iron Monarch pass you!
Watching her brother. Katherine has a mix of dread and concern.
Katherine: Nathan, you're going to give yourself a heart attack.
Esther: Wow! This is actually intense! Look at that chestnut one, that's Black Zenith! It's catching up!
Ben: Black Zenith has a cooler name, anyway. Just saying.
Abaddon: They're called horses, not Ferraris. Get it together Nathan. Focus on the finish line.
The Announcer’s voice cut through the stadium speakers, sharp and excited.
Announcer: And they're rounding the final turn! Thunderbolt Strike is holding a slim lead on the rail! But here comes Iron Monarch on the outside! And from way back, a tremendous burst of speed from Zoomie Beans! What a dark horse!
The final stretch was pure chaos. The horses were neck and neck and neck.
Nathan: YES! That’s it! Kick, Zoomie, KICK!
Katherine: Oh my goodness, it’s too close to call!
Announcer: It's a photo finish! Thunderbolt Strike... Iron Monarch... and ZOOMIE BEANS! The judges are looking at the replays! This is going to be close folks! Hold your tickets!
A tense silence fell over the stands, broken only by the heavy panting of the horses as they slowed down. Nathan was vibrating with anxiety.
Abaddon: Well, this is the part where you pray to whatever gods will take your call, Nathan. Breaking News Flash: they won't.
The Announcer cleared his throat the mic scratching slightly.
Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, after a review of the photo finish... We have a winner!
The drum roll started. Nathan squeezed his eyes shut.
Nathan: Please. Please, please, please...
Announcer: The winner of the Annual Starlight Fairgrounds Horse Race... by a nose! Number 5! ZOOMIE BEANS!
The crowd erupted in cheers and groans. Nathan threw his hands in the air, a wild, manic grin on his face.
Nathan: I knew it! I told you! Zoomie Beans! I'm rich! I'm safe! Undervale is saved!
Turning to his sister, Nathan starts grabbing her arms in excitement.
Nathan: See, Katherine? I'm not irresponsible! This is called being an opportunist!
Katherine managed a weak smile, relief warring with concern.
Katherine: Nathan, that’s wonderful, but... how much did you win?
Ben: Wait, you actually won?! I would've bet on Thunderbolt Strike!
Esther: We didn't bet, but I'm glad we won! Does this mean we can leave now?
Abaddon: You didn't win, he won. And if you think a single horse race is going to make those loan sharks forget three weeks of debt... You clearly haven't met a loan shark.
Ignoring Abaddon, Nathan checked his betting app. His eyes widened.
Nathan: It’s more than I thought! I can pay them off! I can pay Tony and Uncle Bones in full! I have to go collect my winnings! Stay right here, I’ll be back in five minutes!
Katherine: Did he just say what I think he said?
Ben: Sorry, didn't hear him. What with it being so loud here.
Esther: Something about Sharks, I dunno.
Shoving his way past the kids, Nathan started sprinting down the bleachers, heading straight toward the winner’s booth, oblivious to the fact that the two shadowy figures were already emerging from the darkness beneath the stands, their eyes fixed on him. They were Tony and Uncle Bones.
Katherine: Nathan! Wait! Don't run off like that!
Nathan: I'm going to make another bet! I'll be back!
Ben: Where's he going?
Esther: He looks... really happy. Maybe he is okay.
Abaddon: He's running directly toward his destiny. He calls it happiness. I call it fate.
Scene 4:
Running to the winner's booth while trying to keep a low profile. Nathan tries to get his money. The person at the winner's booth gives him $2000.
Nathan: Yes! $2000! (looks around) No loan sharks around! Now let's make another bet!
Going to the voting booth with the iPAD again. Getting lost in a crowd of people. Katherine, Ben, Esther, and Abaddon do not see him around.
Katherine: Oh my! Where is he?
Ben: You're right! I don't see him anywhere.
Esther: Don't tell me he's going to make another bet!
Abaddon: Tough crowd today.
When Nathan was going to place another bet on the next race. Nathan feels like he got knocked out. The announcer calls out some more horses at the race.
Nathan: FUCK! WHO TURNED OUT THE LIGHTS!
Audioslave Broken City plays.
Announcer: Exciting day here in Upstate New York in the Fairgrounds Horse Race! Here is a whole new lineup. Harry Trotter! Usain Colt. Al Capony.....
Abaddon: They're naming a race horse after a gangster?
Announcer: Neigh Slayer. Gallopolitics. Ember Glow. Mystic Charm. Lady Belvadare. and last but not least, Duke of Dusk!
In another part of the Upstate New York Fairgrounds. Nathan finally wakes up and finds himself at the mercy of Tony and Uncle Bones.
Nathan (screams): It's YOU!
Tony: Damn straight it's us!
Uncle Bones: Who were you expecting? Seth Rogan and Judd Apatow?
Nathan: Uhhh, who?
Tony: Never mind! did you get the money or not?
Nathan: Sure did! Here it is!
Reaching into his pocket. Nathan takes out the $2000 he won.
Tony: Two grand. Not bad, Nathan. Not bad at all.
Snatching the cash, Tony began counting it with a practiced flick of his thumb.
Uncle Bones: You thought we was just gonna take a couple hundred, huh?
Nathan: I mean—yeah! You said three hundred, tops! I—I need the rest for that hotel I'm running. Undervale it's called. I’m trying to get legit, fellas!
Tony: Legit? You mean the same “Undervale” that owes me six months in back wages?
Uncle Bones (grinning with missing teeth): And don’t forget me, Nattie boy. You been owing me since before your fancy business cards.
Nathan: Come on, I’ll pay you both—just give me time!
Tony: Time’s up.
The sounds of the racetrack grow louder through the thin walls — the crowd’s roar, the announcer’s booming voice cutting through like a knife.
Announcer (through loudspeakers): And they’re off! Out of the gate it’s Harry Trotter taking an early lead, followed close by Usain Colt!
Tony grabs Nathan by the collar and drags him toward the bathroom. The echo of boots on tile blends with the thunder of hooves from the broadcast.
Nathan (struggling): Tony, Bones—please! I’ll make it right!
Uncle Bones: You should’ve thought of that before betting your life away.
The bathroom door slams shut. The crowd outside roars louder. Nathan finds himself getting brutally beaten by Tony and Uncle Bones.
Announcer: Al Capony surges up the inside! But here comes Neigh Slayer, a dark horse making a powerful run down the stretch!
Inside the bathroom, muffled sounds — scuffling, shouts, 5 gun shots, something heavy hitting the floor. The race commentary keeps rolling, manic and oblivious.
Announcer: Gallopolitics is falling behind—what a disappointment for the Governor’s pick! And it’s neck and neck now between Mystic Charm and Duke of Dusk!
Tony and Bones step back, breathing hard. The room falls quiet except for the dull echo of the announcer’s voice filtering in.
Announcer (fading, triumphant): And across the finish line—it’s Duke of Dusk by a nose! What a stunning finish, ladies and gentlemen, what a finish!
Tony looks down at the money clutched in his hand. Uncle Bones adjusts his hat, staring blankly at the tiled wall.
Uncle Bones (softly): You hear that, Tone? “What a finish.”
Tony (grimly): Yeah… what a finish.
They walk out, blending into the noise and color of the fairgrounds crowd. “Broken City” by Audioslave echoes faintly from a distant radio. The race continues, and no one notices the silence behind the bathroom door.
Scene 5:
Katherine decides it's time to take a stand. She orders Ben, Esther, and Abaddon to come with her to find out what happened to Nathan.
Ben: Mom? Why are you getting up?
Katherine: To find Nathan of course.
Abaddon: Leave that to me. I know him better than anyone.
Katherine: Come on, kids! We're going to get to the bottom of this!
Esther: We don't even know which horse he betted on or if he won money for this race.
As Abaddon, Esther and Ben were following Katherine. Leaving the bleachers they decide to search for where ever Nathan could be.
Esther: I don't see any sign of him under the bleachers.
Ben: Good thinking sis.
Katherine: We also need him to tell us what he's been up to once we find him.
Abaddon: You know, when people leave for a while, they're usually in the bathroom.
Ben: Now that's good detective work, Abaddon! Have you been watching CSI?
Esther (laughs): Want us to dust for fingerprints next?
Abaddon: This is no time for jokes! We need to be serious here!
Katherine: Yes of course.
Deciding to search the bathroom. Abaddon sees Tony and Uncle Bones walking out of the bathroom area.
Abaddon: I knew it! Maybe those two had something to do with Nathan's disappearence. (sees Tony and Uncle Bones) You're asses are mine.
Ben: What was that?
Katherine: Come on!
Finding a trail of blood, Katherine walks to where it leads.
Katherine: Oh no! Oh no! Please! Don't let it be Nathan!
Ben: Lets hope for the best...
Esther: And prepare for the worst.
Ben: I hope Uncle Nathan isn't dead.
Katherine: Because of the way he lived with his depression. It's a possibility.
The trial of blood leads to the men's bedroom. What Katherine, Ben, and Esther feared has came true. The blood lead to Nathan. There he was laying on the concrete ground. With 5 bullets in his head. Nathan was dead.
Katherine (screams in terror): BIG BROTHER! He's dead! OH NO! NATHAN! NATHAN! (sobs and huge his dead body)
Abaddon: He was in debt to loan sharks I'm afraid. He's been on his horse racing kick for quite some time.
Ben (sobs): Uncle Nathan! He was the closest thing we had to a father. (shakes Nathan's corpse)
Esther (crying): We love you Uncle Nathan! Always will. It didn't have to end like this.
Katherine: We could've gotten him help for his mental health. (crying)
Abaddon: Hold on, I'll be right back.
Ben: Abaddon? Where are you going?
Abaddon: To seek.....justice.
Katherine: But you're just a kid! What can you do?
Abaddon runs off leaving Katherine, Ben, and Esther to grieve for their slain uncle.
Ben (to Esther) Not even your black magic can help him now. (cries)
Esther: I know. We need to call 911. (sobbing) I'll do it.
Ben and Katherine sit over Nathan's corpse and cry. Esther goes to a phone booth and puts a quarter in it and calls 911.
Scene 6:
As Tony and Uncle Bones were leaving the Upstate New York fairgrounds. They were high fiving each other.
Uncle Bones (laughs): We sure destroyed his sorry ass, didn't we!
Tony: They don't call me The Rat for nothing!
Uncle Bones: (looks at wad of cash): So what do you think we ought to do with all this dough?
Tony: Save it for more criminal acitivies on a rainy day! What else?
Walking to their car in the parking lot. Tony and Uncle Bones talk some more about the murder they committed against Nathan.
Uncle Bones: Say listen. You think anyone saw us?
Tony: Nah, we would've heard something by now.
Abaddon (comes from behind them): I did! (hisses)
Uncle Bones: Very funny! You trying to scare me, now?
Tony: I didn't say nothing! Maybe said it under your breath!
Uncle Bones: That voice didn't sound like either of us! WHO SAID IT!
Abaddon: I SAID IT!
Uncle Bones and Tony turn around and see Abaddon.
Tony: Say, we know who you are! You're that stupid kid who hangs out with Nathan that guy he just killed.
Uncle Bones: You're just a dumbass kid. You're not threat to us! (pushes Abaddon into the ground) Get Outta Heeyeah....
Abaddon: That's what you think!
Tony: (laughs): Look at his outfit! He looks like he walked off the set of The Patriot with Mel Gibson.
Uncle Bones: Or the Crucible (laughs)
Abaddon uses his demonic powers and levitate into the air. His eye glow a flaming red.
Uncle Bones: The fuck....
Tony: What's with this kid! Is he Isaac from Children of The Corn?
Abaddon: WRONG! I AM ABADDON! HIGH PRINCE OF THE BLACK REALM!
Using his demonic powers. Abaddon emits a red ray on Tony and Uncle Bones. Who both scream in pain and find themselves being burned alive, then their skin, muscles, and bones all melt until they are reduced to piles of ashes. Then Abaddon uses the red ray to take out their souls and thrown them into a portal.
Abaddon: Finally got righteousness for you, Nathan! Hope you're in a better place now. Enjoy hell motherfuckers!
An ambulance arrives on the Upstate New York fairgrounds. Abaddon runs to rejoin Katherine, Ben, and Esther.
Scene 7 Conclusion:
After the death of Nathan. Coldplay's Fix You plays In a montage where it shows Katherine, Abaddon, Ben, and Esther attending Nathan's funeral. Then later, Katherine, Ben, and Esther were at a lawyer's office.
Lawyer: You guys inherited a hotel from Nathan. It's called The Undervale.
Katherine: I feel so guilty about Nathan's death. I wish I could've helped him.
Ben: Maybe Uncle Nathan would've wanted it this way. Living in his hotel.
Esther: He'll always be around us Mom. I think he knows somewhere up there that there was nothing you could've done to help him with his depression.
Katherine: He was an addictive person and...
Before Katherine can finish, the Lawyer tells her something.
Lawyer: I knew Nathan. He was so far gone in his addictions and depression he was dead inside. It isn't your fault at all.
Katherine: Thank you. That makes me feel better.
Ben: The day he died he dragged us to a horse race that lead to his death.
Lawyer: Nathan was also my drinking buddy. That was him all right. Always lived for the thrills.
Esther: And died by the thrills. We even had to see his dead bloodied beaten body.
Katherine: Well kids. Pack your bags. We're going to start our new lives at Undervale.
Ben: And no more horse races.
Katherine: No more of that, I promise.
2 weeks later.
Katherine was driving to the Undervale. A moving truck was already there with stuff from their old house.
Ben: Wow, it's huge. Looks like nobody lives there.
Esther: You just described the plot to most horror movies.
Katherine: Just thought of something. We can make a living running this hotel! Good way to make money and make it up to Nathan.
Getting their bags from the trunk of the car. Walking away from moving men. Katherine, Ben, and Esther go to the front door.
Ben: Still can't get that image of Uncle Nathan dead out of my mind.
Katherine: Ready for this kids.
Esther: I'm ready.
Ben: Me too.
Opening the door to the Undervale. Much to Katherine's surprise. She, Ben, and Esther see Nathan inside the front door greeting them.
Ben and Esther: Uncle Nathan!
Katherine: NATHAN! But you're....dead!
Nathan: Welcome niece, nephew, and little sister. Hope you like the Undervale!
Katherine: How is it possible you're still alive?
Ben: Yeah, those loan sharks kicked your ass!
Esther: No shit. They made mincemeat out of you!
Nathan: I'm a ghost now! Come on in and I'll introduce you to other ghosts I've befriended.
Esther: What happened to those loan sharks anyway?
Katherine, Ben, and Esther were lead by a ghostal Nathan a tour of Undervale as their new lives in Undervale spreads out before them!
Abaddon (in an iris): BLTHHH BLTTTHHH BTLTTH BBBBRRRLLLLLTTTTHHH! THAT'S ALL FOLKS!
THE END
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