The Clowns - Official - Part 2
by Craig Pearson
You’re saying the clown that was chasing you just now…
Was my boyfriend?
I know it was him.
But you barely know him!
I’m 100% certain.
Even under the makeup, I could see his birthmark.
Oh my god…
This explains why he was acting so weird.
What do you mean?
Earlier today, he was being all emo.
He was really out of it.
Every time I tried to take a selfie, he pushed my hand down.
I mean, can you blame him?
You take like a million selfies a day.
This isn’t a joke Lauren!
He was really angry about something.
We got in a fight. That’s why I went on the Ferris wheel alone.
And now he’s wreaking havoc at the carnival…
and gassing people’s faces…
with a bunch of demented clowns?
What is he thinking??
I’m going to get some answers.
Drew?
We need to talk.
Lauren saw you with the clowns!
Please. Talk to me.
Where are you?
Stuck on the Ferris wheel.
So you’re safe?
For now.
Good. Just stay out of it.
Drew, why are you doing this?
You wouldn’t understand.
You’ve never been a clown.
You don’t know what it’s like.
What’s that supposed to mean?
You’re popular! Okay, Ariel?
And you’re pretty, and everyone likes you.
I know your friends think you’re crazy for dating me.
I’m a loner.
I’m quiet.
I’m just that weird gamer kid.
Never invited to a party unless I’m with you.
In other words…
I’m a clown.
Which is something you’ll never understand.
Because everyone worships you.
I hate when you talk like this.
You think being quiet is a bad thing?
It’s part of why I like you.
You’re calm, always thinking.
I remember when we first met in chemistry class.
For that dumb assignment on electron orbitals.
You were the first guy who didn’t just talk over me.
You actually listened.
Well, you were the only person who would talk to me.
People see this birthmark on my cheek…
and they think I’m demented or something.
Everyone has something wrong with them, Drew.
But everyone hides it.
That’s why I’m doing this.
We wanted to expose people for who they really are.
So it’s true?
You’re really behind this??
It wasn’t supposed to go this far.
I can’t believe you would do something so horrible.
It was just a prank.
Draw out peoples’ ugliness…
Post photos of their true ugly selves…
And show them that they’re no better than someone like me…
But things have gotten way out of hand.
What did you think would happen?!
Just stay on the Ferris wheel, okay?
Everything will be fine.
Fine?
ARE YOU CRAZY??
You’ll go to jail!
Not if I stop it before it gets worse.
Drew, I can see clowns all over this carnival.
How can you possibly stop it?
I have a plan.
And I’m supposed to believe that?
After everything you’ve done?
You have to.
Why?
Because I’m the only one who can save you…
and Lauren.
Lauren is safe now. No thanks to you!
What do you mean?
I helped Lauren find a place to hide.
Away from the chaos.
No place on the ground is safe.
You have to help me find her.
Before it’s too late.
And what if I don’t help you?
Then someone else will find her.
And it won’t be pretty.
Okay. I’ll tell you where she is.
You there?
Yeah. These animals smell gross, but I’m safe.
You trust me, right?
Of course
Wait…
What?
Drew is walking this way! I think he saw me.
I told him where to find you.
What? Why?!
Trust me. We have a plan.
Oh come on. No.
This better be good.
Hang on… something is happening
There are clowns gathering under the Ferris wheel.
What are they doing?
They’re pointing at the people stuck on the cars.
OMG
They’re climbing up the Ferris wheel!
Can you hide?
They saw me already!
I’m near the top…
OMG
What?
They’re harassing this guy and his girlfriend two cars down from me…
The clowns just sprayed their faces with the gas!
Oh god.
It’s horrible.
Their skin is melting!
That’s disgusting.
These clowns are scum.
What’s happening to the couple?
The clowns just took a selfie with them.
I need to get off this ride.
You won’t survive a fall like that!
I have no choice. I’m climbing down.
You’d rather risk dying than mess up your pretty face?
Ari?
Are you there??
I think something is happening.
The clowns are taking their mayhem to the next phase.
Some of them just spotted Drew and me in the zoo!
We’re running, but I can see them. They’re spraying the animals.
They released them!
Demented animals are loose in the carnival…
ARE YOU THERE??
I made it to a lower car on the other side.
The clowns are pulling people off other rides now.
I see it.
They set fire to the rollercoaster cars.
I think they just reached the gas tank—it’s exploding like fireworks.
The rollercoaster just went up in flames!
It’s madness down here.
People with disfigured faces running for their lives…
They’re bringing torches to the Ferris wheel!
I’m going to jump.
WHAT?!
Ari??
Ari, are you okay?
HELLO??
I made it down...
But my ankle’s hurt.
I just heard something explode!
It was the Ferris wheel.
I escaped just in time.
They blew up the base…
And the giant wheel is rolling down the fairground.
Crushing everyone in its path.
Oh my god…
I hope you’re seeing this Drew.
People are dying.
We’re the only ones who can stop it.
How??
We need to lure all the clowns to one location.
And trap them.
Maybe one of the rides?
Yes! I think I see something…
Splash Mountain.
There’s a net below the waterfall…to catch anyone that slips.
Do you see it?
Yeah…it’s suspended over the water.
It looks like the net is held up by poles on either side of the waterfall.
Yup.
If we could get the clowns into the lake under the waterfall, maybe…
We could cut the ropes and trap them beneath the net!
At least until the police come.
But how can we get the clowns all in one place?
We need bait. Something they really want.
Like what?
I have an idea.
But you’re not going to like it.
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