After explaining everything she knew of Nepeta decided she was parched and got a tall glass of milk. As she chugged it down, you thought to yourself. You need to go see Dave. He really does need you. John isn't there to take care of him because of the hospital crap, and Dirk's doing what humans call a 'job'.
Nepeta sets her cup down with a clink, leaving residue of milk on her lips. You smirk a little at how messy she was. You decide to get to the point, wiping the smile off of your face.
"Listen, you know I've got to go get that loser." You manage to say.
"Why?" Nepeta frowns. "You're finally back, you're supposed to be fine and end this nightmare."
You feel a pang of guilt for having the desire for abandoning her so suddenly. You can't bring her with, you know that'll be awkward not to mention a bit embarrassing. Nepeta isn't your matesprite, why does she have to be wherever you are? It's annoying how much she likes you.
"Listen, we all know some loose ends are still hanging around," You put carefully. "All i'm doing is tying them up, and finishing this junk. Trust me, i'm the most sick of this, and i don't even remember all of it."
Nepeta sighs a little, looking down at her cup. You grumble a little at how weak she is being. You know Nepeta isn't really weak, she can do a lot for herself despite her appearance.
"Look, is there anything you want before i leave for awhile again?" You finally ask regretfully.
"I want to go to the tree house," Nepeta says softly. "One last time."
You furrow your brows. You have no idea if that's sentimental or not. Nepeta did tell you about it, but nothing in detail. You shrug it off, suspecting nothing more than a little bit of quiet time in a cruddy little tree.
You were definitely impressed when you reached the top of the tree. It was a very nice little place, it was organized and everything. You snoop through the branches, seeing things stuck in them. This must be used as a shelf of some sort. You look past the crafts and small shipping tools, and see a little rectangular tape. You pick it out, curious to what it recorded.
"That's a tape with you in it." Nepeta speaks up, strolling over. "It was before when you were in the hospital. Jade, Dave, and Rose were visiting you and wanted to take footage."
You hum in interest. You don't remember it, but it was before you were even amnesiac. Maybe the coma just got rid of it. You look over your shoulder at Nepeta, who was patiently waiting by.
"Can i watch it?" You ask.
"I don't have anything that can play it! Sorry. I just took it off of John's hands. I dunno why, but he didn't want it anymore. He refused to destroy it, howefur." Nepeta explains.
You were sitting on the couch with Dave now, putting the tape into the VCR. You watched the tape with Dave, completely unknowing of its content.
The television flashes on. The quality sucks, but you can make out who is who. The camera turns around to face John. He smiles and waves.
"Hey, I'm the camera man! We're going to check up on our favorite broken buddy!" John laughs.
The camera turns back around to face Rose and Jade. Jade waves kindly to the camera. Rose smiles slightly in response.
"This is Rose and Jade, say hi guys." John says from behind the camera.
"Hi!" Jade waves happily.
"Hello," Rose greets nicely.
"Let's get this hospital party started!" John says too eagerly.
"John. That's not appropriate when your dear friend is in the hospital." Rose corrects.
"Sorry…I'm just excited." John apologizes and chuckles.
Rose slowly opens the door as Jade blocks the inside view also. John takes himself and the camera in to see the hospital bed is empty. The sheets are torn off and the pillows are on the floor. Claw marks are all over the walls and dresser. The lamp was knocked off of the nightstand, completely ruined. The bulb was broken and scattered and the shade looked like it had been used in mortal combat.
"Uh…" John looks around with the camera. "Where'd he go?"
The camera is set down on the floor and John's feet appear in front of it with the other girls'. Their feet shuffle around and a new pair of feet comes up. They're only equipped with socks, and the other pairs of feet stop short when they appear.
"Oh, there you are! Nice hospital robe, dude." John compliments.
"What are you doing here?" your past self asks annoyed.
"Well since you got hit with that tree and stuff we wanted to check up on you." John explains.
"Why do you all care about me all of the sudden?" You retort.
"Come on, we felt bad for not coming sooner!" Jade's voice explains from the background.
"Jade, shut up and listen. I don't want you, John, or even Rose showing up here or my house again." You snarl.
"But … I'm sorry." John says sadly.
"I'm not!" You yell.
"Calm down, you're getting worked up over the past," Rose interrupts your anger soothingly.
"And you're taking Egdork's side. Thanks a lot,"
"Please, just let me explain," John pleads.
"No! You know what? Get out! I don't want you here!"
"I wasn't kissing her, I swear! She started it!" John yells.
"I said get out."
"It was all Terezi! She was being stupid!" John continues.
"GET OUT."
"I mean, she isn't stupid, but she was acting like it! It was to annoy Vriska, not to be romantic!" John panicked.
"I SAID GET OUT OF HERE!"
A filing cabinet is knocked over in front of the camera, causing it to shake. Papers fly everywhere, and you see John forget the camera and leave. You hear the door open and shut loudly. It's silent for a few moments before the door is opened again with a squeak.
"What was all that yelling?" Dave asks edgily. "Was it you that made John freaking cry?"
"John's being sensitive, that's all." You snarl. "He's just being over dramatic."
"You know that's not true," Rose says calmly.
"You know what, let's all just…" You see Jade's hands come to the camera and pick it up. Rose and two kids are there. It's you and Dave.
"Now, can you explain why you yelled your head off at your friend?" Jade asks frustrated. "Tell me,"
"Listen, i just want to be alone." You whisper hoarsely, still trying to sound intimidating.
You see yourself on the camera begin to tear up. He quickly wipes the upcoming red tears with a sleeve and snivels quietly.
"Karkat, are you okay?" Jade asks, suddenly sounding soft.
"I'm fine!" You yell defensively, suddenly shoving them both out. Jade drops the camera, cracking the lens and shrieking.
"Karkat! That's not mine!" Jade informs angrily.
"Let me in on this," Dave says coolly.
"No, i'm not letting you in on this." You snarl. "I'm not letting anyone in anymore!"
You slam the door with the camera still inside. You sink to the floor, laying your back against the door and grumbling.
"Come on dude, at least give the camera back." Dave interrupts Jade's crying.
"Come get it when i'm not here!" You suggest aggressively.
"I'm positive that will not be appreciated as equally as you handing it calmly to us yourself." Rose says soothingly.
"I'm positive you won't be appreciated at all if you don't leave the frick right now!" You suddenly give the door a quick thump with your fist.
"He's not worth it, let's just come back later." Dave says. You hear him walking away.
"It's about time you left me alone." You mumble, pulling your knees in.
You look at the camera, still fairly upset. You seemed to give up at this point, letting the tears stream down. You snivel and put your head on your knees.
"I just want to forget about everything." You sniffle more, tears apparent on your sweat pants. "I don't want to remember anybody. I hate them all. I want to leave."
You stop listening. You can't believe you ever said that. You even frown at this. You wished to forget about everyone. You did, and you hated it. It's almost like it's coming back to you now.
Oh.
Oh gosh.
It...it is.
You suddenly remember everything. It's coming back to you somehow. You stare at the video, looking at your past self. You were such a mess. You can't even agree with your past self now. You would never want to forget about your friends.
You've been through so much with them.
You love them.
So we finally got to watch the old tape from like, chapter three! Tell me if this was worth the wait. By the way, how was your Christmas?! (if you celebrate it, i mean.)