Ever since Alex helped the Creeper escape from the portal, the boy has been wracked with guilt. Alex has the naive and unrealistic hope that he can convince the Creeper to turn over a new leaf. The Creeper is willing to play along with Alex...and try to lure Alex over to his side. In order to thwart the Creeper, Alex pretends to join the Creeper's cause. But has Alex actually turned to the dark side?