WYDISM 26

Skitter, skitter, chicken dinner hello again my faithful readers. Whoa, loves from so many people! I feel so loved! Thank you so much.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END OF THIS CHAPTER!

~o~ Casper ~o~

I sat cross-legged on the bed with Jeff pacing the floor in front of where I faced. He had been pacing for a while now as I sat silently on the bed waiting for him to speak. Every now and again he'd stop and stare at me for a moment as he studied my face and form before resuming his pacing. Finally he sighed and stood completely and utterly still for a minute or so before gently seating himself on the edge of the bed and putting his face in the palms of his hands.

I watched him for a little bit before I shifted over to sit next to him on the edge. He looked up at me. "I didn't know if we could work as a couple," he said at last, "but that doesn't mean I'm not willing to try. But I want you to know…that if we continue to be together that it means you'll be put into dangerous situations and some of which I won't be able to protect you from." He told me.

"Jeff…" I replied firmly, "I will stand by your side. I'm not going to claim I can win every fight thrown now that I'm in this adventure. But I can promise you I'll do my best to survive. I'm willing to risk it for you okay. I understand how dangerous it can be, I've seen firsthand how terrifying you really are. But…I don't want to give you up solely because you have some dangerous baggage. That's a norm with any relationship, normal ones or otherwise."

"So you're willing to try and be with me?" he asked.

"Of course, what made you think I couldn't." I felt a twitch of a smile.

"Good…seeing you run out of the room in tears yesterday was too painful to see. Don't cry anymore okay." He sighed in relief and pulled me into his lap.

He leaned back and I rested my head on his chest with my legs curled up beneath me. He ran a finger through my hair and I sighed as the tension was replaced with relaxation.

"You know how you would ask about how I'm not as insane as I'm made out to be?" he asked.

"Yeah?" I replied.

"I've been working to get my sanity back for a while. I find it easier to be like I used to when you're around." He admitted and tucked a stray strand of hair behind my ear.

I blushed deep red and then I tucked my head under his chin as we both relaxed back on the bed.

~o~ Hannah ~o~

I sighed and gazed longingly out the window. Until my dad returned with BEN, the results of the serum, and whatever was gathered from The Black Widower we were basically stuck with free time. He was questioning her professionally at The Ring first and then he was bringing her back here. It would take a little while. We had a few hours. I walked back up to my room and locked the door. It was summer, a time for someone to hang out with friends and go shopping…something like that.

I was different. I was battling an old kidnapping rival of almost every creepypasta around. Eden was with Emma as they were helping tend to the harpies. They were still too skittish to be messed with or questioned. The harpy home had taken quite a devastating hit. They were mostly concerned with their water supply and those healthy enough were frantically doing everything they could to purify the spring. The harpies depended on completely pure water supplies to keep themselves strong and well-fed. It was a part of their survival.

There was a soft knock at the door. I stood up and unlocked the door. I was a little surprised to see Leonidas behind waiting patiently. "Um, hey." I nodded.

"Sup?" he asked raising a brow.

"Not much, did you uh, need something?" I asked.

"Did you see where Casper went?" he inquired.

"She's with Jeff in there room." I said.

"Why?" Leonidas asked suspiciously.

"My guess is that Jeff is trying to patch things up with Casper. Morpheus told me he looked really upset when she left the house. He was pacing around the entire time she was gone and muttering something the whole while. My guess is that he realized he didn't want to leave her." I shrugged.

"What's with his sudden change of heart?" he asked.

"He finally found a girl who accepts him. He wants to keep her safe but he also wants her around." I explained.

Leonidas sighed. "Can I come in and talk to you then?" he asked.

"I guess so…?" I shrugged and stepped aside to let him in.

He came in and looked around curiously. "May I?" he asked and gestured to the bed.

"Oh yeah sure, sit down." I nodded.

He sat down. This was kind of awkward. "So what are you exactly?" I asked the question that'd been floating around my head for a while.

"You mean my species?" I nodded, "I'm a sea nymph of sorts." He said.

"Of sorts?" I asked.

"I'm more like a demonic sea nymph." He said nonchalantly.

"Really?" I asked.

"No." he chuckled.

I lightly punched him in the arm and laughed. "Weirdo." I jabbed though I was relieved that the awkward ice had been broken.

"So you're Slender Man's daughter?" he stated.

"Yeah, I'm his daughter." I nodded somewhat annoyed.

"Sorry, I wanted to make sure. You wouldn't be the first to claim such a thing." He muttered lowly.

"Who else would claim that?" I asked unbelieving.

"You hear a lot of interesting past and back stories while in captivity." He mumbled.

"Oh, I understand." I mumbled.

"What's going to happen to me?" Leonidas asked.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"I can't go home obviously. I'd be caught again. So what do I do?" he asked.

"You could stay here with us for now. You could help us if you want." I offered him a choice.

"You'd let me fight with you?" he asked.

"Of course we'll be suspicious. We have no idea what those creeps from ECHO did to you. We'll be keeping an eye out but for now you're welcome here." I smiled.

"Thank you Hannah." Leonidas smile back.

"No problem." I nodded and stretched out my arms.

~o~ Two hours Later ~o~

My dad had contacted me and told me he'd be home in a little bit. I waited in the kitchen for him and stirred some coffee. Jeff was on the couch with Casper in his lap. He was watching her sketch Morpheus who was typing up something on her laptop. She was rather edgy about anyone using her computer but hers was the only one we had so we didn't have a choice.

My dad suddenly appeared I the kitchen with blood on my lips. "Daddy!" I cried and helped him sit up.

"Hannah," he coughed, "Brace yourself."

There was a giant booming sound from outside as the ground shook. I stumbled as the tremor ripped through the house. Thankfully besides a few fallen items from tables the house was fine. I raced outside with the others at my heels and we watched in horror as The Black Widower stood there looking deadlier than ever.

"I realize you were able to defeat me the first time, but I can guarantee it won't happen a second time." She snarled.

~o~

I am somewhat sorry it took so long. Only yesterday did I actually outline the chapters and come to a decision about what I want to happen. This is most likely the last filler of the story for a while. The real action will start soon.

Now for the announcement!

Okay so I've been receiving more than a few Oc's from authors who want their Oc's in WYDISM. I'm a little more than sure I can't put their Oc's in WYDISM by now and incorporate them as they were wanted. So to compensate for that since I hate turning down ideas or suggestions, I myself would love to see a character of mine in a story I liked, I've decided to do something else.

The WYDISM One-Shot Series! So I hope that if you enjoy WYDISM you'll also enjoy the One-Shot Series too. Don't hesitate to suggest Oc's or ideas for that either. You'll just love what happens in the next chapter…*shifty eyes*

Yeah, be scared,

Songbird 0.o