Bwahahahaha! I have updated within a few weeks instead of, like, half a year or something! Be proud, dear readers. Be very proud.
However, this chapter is very short. That is because as soon as I post this, I'm going to immediately start working on the next chapter. Trying to get as far in this as possible before school starts.
But anyways, on with the replies!
UsagiGirl123: You know what. You get a whole batch of cookies this time. It is a prize for being cool and knowing stuff. And don't worry; I'm not starting school any time soon! I've still got about three weeks or something. As for timey-wimey shenanigans (yes, I get your reference ;3), I will put them in whenever I can, but Dave won't be doing much more of it for a bit. He's gotta reach GT first before the excessive shenanigans begin.
random person: It is a great story, isn't it? It's because I wrote it, of course. (Look at all this humility. I am the queen of humility here. It is me.) And I'm glad T-John had the desired effect. I'm afraid my confidence in my creepy/scariness writing is quite lacking, so that really helped! Thank you.
nekobaka99: Yes, Trickster John. You may now faint in the glow of my awesome. It's okay, nobody will blame you.
Alright, story time!
Past you came out of the room with confusion written all over his face. At least, to you it was obvious. You doubted T-John could tell, and Rose was preoccupied with her wounded shoulder. Jade came out behind him, peeking over his shoulder at the action unfolding in the hallway.
It didn't take long for him to spot you, wings, tail, freakish hue of orange, and everything. You were tempted to throw some ironic gesture at him, let him know you were him or some shit, but T-John was still way too close to Rose for your comfort.
"Leave her alone." You growled, filling your voice with as much malice as possible. With any luck, the original John was still in there and would chicken out; stand down.
His grin widened. Guess that plan was a no go. "Why? You gonna do something about it?" He waved a bloodied knife in the air, taunting you. "I already killed you once. I can do it again."
You stiffened, partly in fear, but also in rage. This monster had taken over your best friend's body, killed Jade and Rose, and inadvertently gotten you stuck in this weird body. "Then try. You never actually killed me anyways. I'm right here." You stuck out your tongue for extra measure, hoping he would take the bait and leave your friends alone.
A giggle from just behind your right ear was your only warning that your challenge had been accepted. You just barely managed to dodge the knife aimed at your kidney.
Somewhere off to the side, you heard Jade gasp in surprise. "Dave!" you yelled, pulling your sword from your chest—it hurt a bit, but not as much as you were expecting—in order to parry a strike from T-John's knife. "You need to get them out of here. Now!"
He hesitated a bit, but soon grabbed Jade's hand and Rose's good arm, pulling her up and out of the hall towards their temporary base. Once they were out of sight, you turned back to T-John. He had disappeared, the space where he had been previously still buzzing with static. You looked around cautiously, waiting for him to reappear.
Aaaaand now on to the next chapter! By the way, if you find any plot holes anywhere in this story, please don't be afraid to inform me. I need to be able to patch them up! :U
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