Chapter 1
All the creepy pastas that were in range of Slender's mansion were gathered in the main living room. Slender man had called them all together for an important announcement. He was standing before all of them, waiting for Laughing Jack to retrieve Eyeless Jack from his room.
His tentacles were out calmly as he looked over the other members of their "family". He felt a tug in him, a type f resistance that was telling him to cancel his plans, but it was needed and he couldn't hold it off longer.
The black and white clown entered the room with Eyeless Jack and took a seat on one of the many couches.
"Alright, cannibal is here. Tell us why were here Slendy." Jeff demanded, glaring at the much taller man. Slender man ignored his comment.
"I am leaving for a few months. I have business to attend to elsewhere. While I am gone, you all shall remain here since I will be too far to protect you." Slender man spoke. All of their eyes widened in surprise. Slender man had never left before; even if he did it was only for a few days.
"Wait, what? Why do you have to leave?" Masky asked, a worried aura coming over him. Hoodie frowned from beside him.
"Like I said, it is a business matter. Before I leave, I would like a word with Jeff, Laughing Jack, and Eyeless Jack, if you please." Slender man said. Jeff and L.J. shared a look of curiosity while Eyeless Jack got up without hesitation and followed after the tall man. The other two go up and followed his example, leaving the rest of the pastas in confusion.
"I don't want Slendy to leave!" Sally whined. BEN grabbed her hand to calm her down.
"He said only for a few months. He isn't leaving forever." BEN consoled. Masky and Hoodie glanced at each other.
In the other room that slender man led Eyeless Jack, Jeff and L.J. to he started explaining what he needed from them.
"You three are the strongest, or at least the three I can trust the most. While I am gone the others need someone to protect them and I need you to work together to keep them safe."
Jeff butted in at this point.
"Why all three? Why not just one of us? I'm sure I could protect everyone in there if I needed to." Jeff snarled, taking offense of being passed over for guardian. L.J. bit his lip nervously, not even sure why he was chosen.
"Jeff. You are right. But I need more then that. You are a whirlwind of knives when anyone in that room is in danger, but you lack self control. Anything could set you off and you could loose control at any point. You would be unstable, especially with the responsibility of watching everyone." Slender man explained his point, making Jeff roll his eyes and back down. L.J. fiddled with his sleeves anxiously, this made Slender man turn his attention to the clown.
"Laughing Jack. You display your compassion more then these two, you are good at consoling their worries when I am gone. I'm certain there will be disturbances when I leave and I know you can calm them." He said. L.J. rubbed the back of his neck and chuckled.
"Oh yeah… sure…" He muttered. Slender glanced at Eyeless Jack who stared silently back.
"You know why I chose you." Was all he said. Eyeless Jack nodded mutely.
"So while I am away, you three must watch the rest, that means you have to go out and collect a few of the others. With me gone there is no telling what other monsters or even Zalgo may do to take advantage of the moment. He is unable to enter my mansion so you will be safe in here. That being said; Laughing Jack, I need you to get Jill from your carnival and bring her here. And Jeff-"
"No. That bitch deserves to be killed." Jeff interrupted, knowing exactly what he was going to ask. Slender man sighed.
"Jane works for me. She is part of the family whether you like it or not. You are not permitted under any circumstances to harm her. You can tell her the same about you. If you do not want to bring her here, then I am sure Eyeless Jack wont mind while you stay here to watch the others." Slender man said with firmness in his voice. Jeff exaggerated a sigh and crossed his arms.
"Fine, bring her. I won't try to kill her, but I am not bringing her here." Jeff said. Slender nodded and glanced at E. Jack who nodded, signaling he would bring Jane to the mansion.
"The others you should retrieve are Ticci Toby, Clockwork, Smiley Dog, and Seed Eater." Eyeless Jack seemed to perk up at the mention of Seed Eater and Jeff at hearing Smiley dog.
"I must leave now. You know what to do and I hope you don't disappoint me." Slender man said. He brought the others back into the living room where the others were still waiting.
"While I am gone, Eyeless Jack, Jeff, and Laughing Jack will be in charge." He announced. Slender headed out if the room, but Sally shot up from the couch and ran after him. The others ran after her to see what she was doing and saw something surprising.
Sally had stopped Slender man in the hallway and was hugging his leg. Tears were falling don her face and she refused to let go of his leg. He was looking down at her and using a tentacle to gently pat her head.
"It won't be long Sally. I promise." Slender told her.
"Don't leave daddy! I don't want you to go!" Sally cried, making all the others raise their brows. Slender sighed and used his real hand to cup her face, kneeling down to face her.
"I will come back as soon as I can. The Jacks and Jeff will protect you." Slender told her. Sally hugged him and then pulled away, clutching her teddy bear to her chest.
"O-okay…" Sally sniffed. Slender patted her on the head and rested his head on hers, like he was trying to give her a kiss on the forehead. He pulled away and gestured for her to go to the others. She walked over and Laughing Jack pulled her into a hug and offered her some candy, walking back into the living room.
Slender nodded a goodbye to the other pastas and walked farther down the hall and turned corner that led to the front door.
They heard it shut and went off to do their own things. Jeff and Eyeless Jack went back into the living room.
"Sally, how would you like to come with me to get Jill? Do you remember her? She hasn't been to the mansion in a while." Laughing Jack asked, Sally sitting in his lap, chewing on some of his candy.
"Were going to see Jill! She is really nice to me!" Sally said, a smile appearing on her face. L.J. smiled too.
"I'm leaving to get Jane, Toby and Seed Eater." Eyeless Jack announced.
"When you get back, I'll get Clock work and Smiley." Jeff said, plopping down on the couch and putting his hands behind his head with his feet on the coffee table. E. Jack left the room.
"Are you ready to go now Sally?" L.J. asked. Sally giggled.
"Yes!" She said.
"Alright, come on!" L.J. chuckled, running off down the hallway with the little girl in tow.