*Time skip: 1 week, 3 days*

Blank stood in the kitchen, contemplating for a moment, before deciding to approach Mark, who was currently drinking coffee at the table, looking distracted.

"Hey Mark…"

"Yes?" Mark responded, not looking at the boy who now sat across from him. It was 6 a.m. Which usually meant Mark was the only one up for an hour or so. It was strange to have someone else up this early but he'd gotten used to it.

"Friday's… getting kinds close…" Blank said, looking down and shuffling his feet. He was nervous and he wasn't even trying to hide it.

Mark looked at Blank with a raised brow. He knew the kid was worried but he didn't think it was that bad. Of course he was worried too. In 4 days time he would have a new editor. And although he trusted Ethan. He hadn't officially met him yet and the thought was slightly unnerving. Mark put a hand on Blanks shoulder "I suppose it is, look Blank, I know you're worried and you don't feel prepared and I know you are scared Ethan's gunna lock you away. But I promise you. Everything will be okay. Dark, Wilford and Anti have all been trying to teach you, the best they can and even if Ethan does lock you in his head. You will still be able to talk to the other Egos. And Eventually, you will find a way to get back out here anyways. And we will all help you." Mark told the boy while removing his hand from Blanks shoulder.

"I guess… you're probably right. I'm still nervous though, I don't know what my meta form is like and I'm kinda scared to find out. What if I hurt somebody?" Blank said, the sound of concern clear in his voice.

Mark sighed, trying not to show his own concern. He knew all to well what could happen. "Blank. You know Dark and Anti and Wilford wont let that happen. And if it makes you feel better I can ask Wildford to bring Roxi here. She's a meta doctor. Fixed Dark and Anti and Jack up real nice"

Blank nodded. "That would make me feel a little better…. Er…. Thanks by the way… for talking with me. I know its early..."

Mark smiled and waved his hand in dismisal "Pssh. It was nothing. Early schmerly"

Blank grinned at that before shaking his head and walking away. Mark never gave himself enough credit.

*Later*

"Dark for the last time. I'm not into her! I haven't even met her for fook sakes!" Anti said with exasperation as he followed after Dark.

"Look Anti. I KNOW you aren't into her. But Jack is into Signe. It's only a matter of time before Jack realizes he's in love with her! What then…" Dark responded. A mixture of emotions on his face. He wasn't ready to lose Anti. And he never would be. Things were bad enough when Mark started talking to that Amy girl. But as far as he could tell, Amy didn't have a personality.

"Exactly what then. We don't know that's how it's going to work. Just because Jack's attracted to Signe doesn't mean I'm going to end up being attracted ta her Alter ego." Anti said now fed up with the conversation. They'd been having the same argument for weeks now.

Dark sighed. "Fine. I'll let it go for now. But if Mark goes all depressed and I end up going meta. Or worse. Going meta AND getting trapped in his head. Remember I was the one who warned you." He said before quite literally disappearing.

Anti sulked and sank down on the couch. He truthfully didn't know how Jacks feelings for Signe would effect his own feelings for Dark. What if they did push him to having feelings for Signes personality. What if he didn't have a choice in this…

"So…. I heard Wilford would be coming back today…" Tyler said from across the room. Trying to get Anti's mind off of things.

"Yea. And?" Anti responded. He'd never really cared for Wilford. Sure he was attached to Dark and Mark but he wasn't like either of them. And he was just, so extra in his meta form. More annoying than anything.

"He's bringing Roxi" Tyler tried. He knew Anti liked having Roxi around. Even though he would never admit it. Besides. He had to brace him for what was next.

Anti grinned a little but decided to feign annoyance. "why not just bring the whole neighbourhood! We've already got you and Blank and Katherin when she comes back. Not to mention me and Dark and Wilford and Mark. And We had Jack here up until a week ago. And that Ethan kid will be here in a few days." Truth be told he liked having everyone here. Kept things interesting.

Tyler grimaced. "About that...Roxi and Wilford have decided to bring Mickye…"

Anti stood up. Now actually annoyed. Their was no way in hell he was putting up with a child. No matter how smart she is. "You can't be serious…" he asked not wanting to hear the answer.

Tyler nodded. "They're bringing her tomorrow morning. Said she might be able to help. Also said she has no other choice…"

Anti sighed again. He knew Wilford was up to something. He just didn't know what. And none of the others aside from Dark and Jack had met the little girl. He was curious to know how that would go over. "Okay" he said before disappearing in thin air just as Dark had minutes ago.

AN: Sorry it's been taking so long to update. Been dealing with a lot of stuff lately. Also don't have internet at my house. But from now on I hope to update atleast once a week. And If I end up missing updates I'll try and give you more than 1 chapter for the next update. Remember. You are all important and you all matter. Have a splendid day. Bye-ya!