Freddy vs. Jason vs. Pinhead: Gladiators of Hell

Disclaimer: I own nothing (unfortunately); all characters and films are owned by their respective creators and studios. This is just purely for fun, I gain no profit from this, so please don't sue.

Note: Okay, so basically the idea for this fic originated from the infamous idea of the Hellraiser ending to Freddy vs. Jason. In which after killing each other, Freddy and Jason continue to fight in hell, until a familiar looking pin-headed demon stops the fight and asked what the problem is. This ending wasn't used for the film. But still, Fanfiction is for the things films can't do. By the way, this is a birthday fic for my dear Fanfiction friend Laura101, because I know how much she loves Hellraiser and Pinhead. And it was when I was talking with her that the idea for this fic came into my head. So remember to wish Laura a happy birthday as well. Hope you enjoy the fic Laura and everyone else!

Prologue

Could cold ice and the heat of the fire co-exist? One would think not, but that's a mortal concept, in this place, such things matter not. The fire was dark blue; the flames danced and flickered, turning everything they touched into ice. And the ice was bright red like the sun, melting away as the water trickled down the dark walls that surrounded the ash filled ground. A hand erupted from the ash and a body rose from it, like a phoenix reborn, however there was nothing majestic about this creature…as it was pure rage and destruction.

A tall figure, nearly 7 feet tall. Bulky, his clothes ripped to shreds and his bones and spine showing through the rotted skin. He pummelled his fist into the ash, and after searching for a few seconds pulled out a long machete, nearly same size as his arm. The reflection visible in the blade, clearly showing the worn and damaged hockey mask of Jason Voorhees.

This place seemed to register his appearance, as the infamous sound echoed throughout ki-ki-ki-ma-ma-ma. He stood rooted to the spot for a second, taking in the sights around him. This place was not Camp Crystal Lake he gathered that much, but where on Earth he was couldn't be decided…if he was even on Earth anymore.

''See what you've done now hockey puck!'' Another very familiar voice boomed throughout the area. Jason recognised it instantly, and his grip over the handle of his machete tightened in rage. He patiently waited for the source of the voice to come forward, but instead it continued with the taunts. ''All you had to do was kill a few, just enough to get my children to fear me and bring me back! But even the one thing you can do right you still mess up. Like I said before, you're just bad, sad old dog that can't listen to its master…''

GLITCH! Jason was hoisted off his feet as four blades rammed through his body. ''And you need to be put down!'' Freddy Krueger yelled in Jason's ear, driving his blades deeper into Jason's gut. However, the sheer size and weight of Jason meant Freddy couldn't keep control for long. BAM! Jason elbowed Freddy in the face, causing him to lose his grip and back off.

SLASH! Jason then swiped at Freddy's arm, it should have come straight off like usual. But there were no scars or wounds on either of the two slashers, and Freddy seemed to know why. ''It's no good momma's boy! We can't kill each other because we're already dead because of you; we're stuck in hell…again!''

Taking in those words, Jason looked around once more, this wasn't the Hell he's been to before, even Freddy knew something was different about this place and he found a rock that looked like a chair and sat down. ''Least they make it different every time. If Hell was always the same thing, I'd go stir crazy. I'd be like Hey Satan, long time no see. Yeah some bitch slapped teenagers killed me again, but don't worry I'll be out of here to gut them in their sleep. By the way, where's my chair again!''

The joke just flew over Jason's head as he faced Freddy once more, looking like he was ready to strike. ''For God's sakes, give it up!'' Freddy said. ''You can't kill me down here, not until I get resurrected again. And when I do, I'll make sure that you said buried. But don't worry, I'll find some way to keep you company…I know, I'll chuck all the dead bodies of my victims over your grave!''

This struck a chord with Jason, who lunged forward at surprising speed and stabbed his machete clean through Freddy's body. The Dream Demon hissed in pain for a second, but the pain quickly disappeared. And with that, Freddy slashed his claws at Jason's mask, cutting at the eyes forcing Jason back. The two stood off ready to continue where they left off. ''You know, I might be able to kill you down here. But I can sure as Hell still teach you your place!''

Before either could land a hit though; they found themselves stabbed in multiple places by an unseen force. They tried to break free but found they couldn't. Although they couldn't see it on the other, they noticed on themselves a number of chains hooked into them and pulling them back. Freddy grunted in pain and tried to slash his way through as did Jason, but the chains couldn't be broken so easily.

As the two struggled, a bright blue light emitted from the corners of the area. And eventually three figures appeared standing before the two slashers, figures that they had seen before last time they were down here individually. Freddy could even remember their names; Chatterer, every time Freddy's been down here he's made sure to make some wise-crack dentist joke. Angelique, oh the things Freddy thought of whenever he saw the ex-demon princess.

And finally…

''Now, what seems to be the problem here?'' The Lead Cenobite, Xipe Totec. Or as Freddy like to humiliate him with his mocking name of Pinhead. Every time these two slashers have been down here, the Cenobites have come to them, always lead by Pinhead. The tortures the two were put through, almost unbearable and made them relish the chance whenever they were brought back to life…well, what little life they had anyway.

''Oh great, as if the hockey puck wasn't bad enough, now I've got the S&M crew to wipe me into shape too.'' Freddy taunted.

Pinhead ignored Freddy's pitiful attempts of humour and approached him calmly, his presence would send chills down the spines all anyone else, but for Freddy this was just same old same old. ''Frederick Krueger, I hope you now realise the inevitability. You continue to escape us, but we shall always find you, no matter who you hide behind.''

''Hey, I don't hide from anything, you got that ass-wipe!''

''Oh?'' Pinhead cooed with curiosity as he turned to Jason. ''I find that doubtful. You needed another to continue your meaningless and bloody reign of terror, your powers so weak, you could only send a messenger to bring about your return.''

''Just needed a little stepping stone to get me back on the right track, I'm still the top of the world.''

Angelique chuckled at Freddy's words. ''And yet here you are, back were you belong. Under the control of us once more.''

''I ain't under no one's control. If it weren't for these stupid chains, I could take all of you with both hands tied behind my back.''

''I'm sure you would,'' Angelique purred as she advanced on Freddy, stroking his burnt cheek. ''It must already be painful for you. To know you will always be second best, even the mortal Voorhees here could defeat you at the peak of your power.''

''What? What are you talking about? I had him right where I wanted him until those fucking little piggy's saved him.''

''So mortal children defeated you? How sad.''

''What? No…fuck you bitch! Fine then, just get on with the torture and suffering in Hell shtick already. You're going to miss me once I get out of here again.'' Freddy shouted at all of them, his sadistic grin never leaving his face. Even as Pinhead walked closer to him, his cold breathe chilling Freddy's face.

''You misunderstand Frederick, for we have other plans for you and Voorhees.''

That's when Freddy's smirk disappeared. ''Huh? What's this about then Pinhead?'' At the sound of his mocking name, Pinhead turned to Chatterer. Knowing what to do, the 2nd in command Cenobite grabbed a hold of Freddy's head and began crushing it. As this was hell, he couldn't fully crack open Freddy's head, so the painful sensation continued for a full minute or so as Chatterer could go full strength without worrying of breaking Freddy's head apart.

''That's enough.'' Pinhead ordered.

Chatterer released his grip from Freddy, but the Dream Demon wasn't finished until he had the last word. ''What's the matter tooth fairy?'' He mocked. ''You always listen to what Pinhead has to say here? Such a little lap dog aren't you? Does Nikoletta beat you too? Where is the little nun anyway…'' He coughed as Chatterer then proceeded to crush Freddy's throat before another word could be uttered.

''I said enough.'' Pinhead barked at Chatterer. After a few seconds, he finally let go and backed away with Angelique. ''Such a waste of potential.''

Hearing this, Freddy chuckled menacingly. ''What? That I use my powers for my own gain instead of a higher power? Sorry, but I only take orders from me. At least the dog over there has family commitments, which I understand, although not much I'm a family man myself. But you I can't understand, you work for a God that doesn't even give you anything in return. You're the real dogs here, you have the power and you're all kept on a leash. I wouldn't even dream of becoming a Cenobite!''

''That I find hard to believe,'' Pinhead responded. ''You are nothing more than a power-seeking, malicious bastard child. You are the one that gains nothing. You've had your chances but no more. Now you and Voorhees belong to us, for our own pleasures at your expense of eternal suffering and death.''

Once he had finished his speech; two more chains burst through the ground and sunk into the flesh of both Freddy and Jason. Smoke emitted from the wounds as the chains burned into their very skin. Soon, the chains retracted back into the ground, and around the wounds black veins were visible and oddly resembled chains.

At which point the chains that kept Freddy and Jason in place soon disappeared, however Freddy found himself surprisingly weak and unable to attack any of the Cenobites. He slumped to his knees, exhausted beyond measure. ''What the hell did you do to me?''

''You are now a part of the Labyrinth, watched over by our great God Leviathan. You shall no longer fight for your own pride or gain, only for your own survival and to please our master and followers. You shall become Gladiators of the Labyrinth.''

''A Gladiator?'' Freddy gasped with his last breath. ''That's just fucking stupid…'' His final words before succumbing to the pain and falling unconscious.

''Xipe…''Angelique warned and looked behind Pinhead. He turned to find Jason still standing strong on his legs and staring intently at the three Cenobites as if picking which one he shall decapitate first.

Angelique and Chatterer were ready to take Jason down by force if needed, but Pinhead raised his hand to stop them from doing so and approached Jason himself. ''Voorhees, you are a sad, lost, little boy. You have no common goal other than vengeance and give yourself isolation to the world that cannot understand you. The fragile line between life and death has been tampered by your power Voorhees, now it's time to keep you were you truly belong…in Hell.''

Jason wasn't stupid, knew had a very good idea of what Pinhead was talking about. He wasn't about to be taken away from his home again, not away from his mother. He gripped his machete tightly and advanced on Pinhead. The Lead Cenobite just stood and watched as Jason started his attack; no chains, no help, he just let Jason swing his weapon…

The last thing Jason expected though was his weapon to be intercepted by three long curved blades, and then another large blade to cut through his machete slicing it in two. Jason turned to the new foe, a Cenobite neither he or Freddy had seen before. With a black torn cassock, with strange symbols going down a strip of cloth. Its skin pale white, with stitched scars on the shoulders and chest. Its face covered in goggles and cloth around his mouth. On its right hand were the three curved blades tied onto its arm, and on the other one long blade tied on. This was the newest member to the Cenobite Cult…Skinner.

Despite having no weapon Jason tried to attack using his bare fists, but Skinner moved at lightening pace. BAM! BAM! BAM! SLASH! Using its large steel boots with two stick like daggers embedded in them, it intended to break Jason down. And using its weapons to cut away at his flesh, Jason was like a bag of meat ready for the market. The wound from the chain had already affected him, and Skinner wasn't making it any easier.

It stamped on the back of Jason's knee, breaking it temporarily, sending Jason down on his knees. And then the new Cenobite jabbed his long single blade right through the back of Jason's head and out the other side, snapping the mask in half. With Jason immobilised, Skinner stuck the three curved blades onto the Black Wound on Jason and peeled away at it. This was enough to finally send the mighty Jason Voorhees crashing to the ground.

In Hell they were no match, Freddy and Jason were just more souls for the Cenobites to collect. Skinner stood over his handiwork, vicious and unpredictable, this Cenobite was formidable. Angelique leaned in close to Pinhead, her hands cherishing his shoulder as she purred into his ear. ''I told you he would make a valuable addition to our cult.''

''I had no doubt he would. Now bring these two, I want them in the arena before they awake.'' Pinhead commanded before leaving, not falling for Angelique's seduction techniques as always. Skinner followed Pinhead like a solider with no human traits, living only to serve. Although he was more faithful to Angelique as she was the one that created him…without Pinhead's knowing of course.

She turned to the bodies of the slashers as Chatterer approached her, to human ears, he would only make cackling sounds, but the Cenobites could understand him including Angelique unfortunately. ''He shall never be with you. We all know his heart belongs to…''

''Do not even say her name!'' Angelique hissed.

''Or what? You'll send Skinner after me?''

Angelique smiled at Chatterer. ''Don't be overconfident. You may be Xipe's second, but I see great things for Skinner. It may even have more of Xipe's trust than you do.''

''As long as Skinner is your second, Xipe shall never trust it. He'll never fully trust you.'' He finished before grabbing hold of Jason as if he weight nothing, and dragged him away.

Angelique leaned down, grabbing Freddy by the arm. ''We'll see about that!'' She hissed to no one in particular. Little did she know, someone did hear her. If she wasn't so frustrated by another failed attempt to woe the Prince of Pain, she would have noticed the smile form on Freddy's lips.

''Looks like I might get out of this after all…''

To Be Continued…

So hope that you've enjoyed this opening chapter, next chapter will have Freddy and Jason meeting their gladiator partners and a bit more infor concerning the Cenobites. For anyone wondering about Skinner, he was going to be in the remake for Hellraiser and the design for him and remake Pinhead quickly got on the net. Since I thought the design was really cool, and the directors aren't apart of the remake anymore so he's probably not going to be used, I thought it would be okay to use him. So yeah, I don't own Skinner either. Anyway, hope this was good. Until next chapter take care everyone...AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA!