Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my OC Constance and any alterations to the original storyline plot her presence creates to various readers amusement everywhere across the globe.
The 8th Loser Chapter 4
Constance wants her arrival kept as inconspicuous as possible which is why she had the jet she's piloting on stealth mode. It will remain this way even when she steps foot outside, not wanting anyone to happen across it by accident.
Constance quickly changes into come civilian clothes, instinctively slipping some of her more nimble weapons into good hiding places and easy reach for when she knows the opportunity will come to use them. Trust the fact that any normal person looking in her direction would never have a clue that she's practically carrying a miniature arsenal. In the absence of the much more heavy duty ones remaining on the actual transport.
Good to have a stash somewhere in case of an emergency.
Constance had landed her aircraft about 2 miles away from a baseball field. She emerged from the forest on the outskirt away from a lot of light.
There's currently a game in progress that is comprised of adolescent teens with parents, coaches, family friends, and Derry residents enjoying the fun sitting on the benches and sidelines who are very enthusiastic about the game.
The sight arose some pleasant reminders, mirroring much happier times passed.
It was enough to temporarily distract Constance from meeting the others at the designated restaurant. So Constance ultimately chooses to stick around a while.
Any moment of sheer happiness, cheerfulness, joyful, and relaxation in Derry is a miracle to behold and not easy to pass up, especially given how tenuous the history is here. The enthusiasm is contagious.
So Constance leans on the fence not too far away from the stands thinking watching half an inning won't hurt.
It's a good thing Constance listened to the pull the game had on her or else she would've missed what was about to fall down.
From the corner of her eye Constance notices something the rest of the crowd is far too distracted to see.
Climbing down the bench stands, chasing what appears to be a firefly, is a little girl with a peculiar birthmark on her cheek that can't be more than in between 8 and 10 years old. She seems pretty happy to be ignoring everything that's going on in the game. Instead now focusing her attention with the firefly acting carefree.
Ordinarily this wouldn't be any cause for alarm, but these aren't any normal circumstances. In fact this is immediately raising a lot of red flags in her opinion. The circumstances are far from an ideal with a predator who is a maniac on the prowl for any child he can catch alone.
Eyes narrowing in suspicion Constance warily trails after the child, a sinking feeling of dread overtaking both her heart and stomach. This certainly increases tenfold when the supposed firefly drifts underneath the stands into the darkness of the shadows they create. Oblivious to the danger looming over her the little girl follows intent on her prize, having no idea she's being lured to her doom.
No way Constance is going to permit this to occur. Not on her watch.
Regardless of the consequences, thinking of the little girl's safety instead of her own, Constance steps right into the mess. Constance is careful to keep the child within her line of sight.
Constance almost has a heart attack when the kid makes a turn traveling into an even darker and isolated area from everyone else.
Constance automatically has a hand on where her gun is hidden, drawing it partially out as a reflex with a steady hand.
Sucking in a deep breath to control her erratic nerves Constance peers around the corner…
And hastily muffles a scream. Every ounce of training and self-control Constance has obtained during her time in the military stops her from giving away her presence.
Oh, it's a trap all right. Want to know the exact reason why Constance knows?
The Clown standing all the way at the end is a dead giveaway.
For all the way at the end, manifesting out of thin air is Pennywise himself in every terrible aspect of him she can remember. What's worse is that IT has chosen this kid as his next victim.
Constance feels utterly responsible for this little one now.
Without a denial on the subject, IT is laying it heavily on this kid. Straining to hear what they're talking about Constance gathers he's telling the little girl that he can remove the birthmark from her face. All she has to do is trust him, acting all friendly and open.
Like a spider encasing a fly in its web.
If Constance doesn't act now this kid is as good as dead.
In truth the little girl almost was if Constance hadn't reacted the way she did.
At the very last second, at the same time IT lunges with his mouth and fangs wide open to consume the little girls face whole, Constance shoots out a long fiber cord hidden in a contraption up her sleeve. The cord wraps around the little girl's waist. Constance yanks the little girl backwards. IT fell forward over the exact spot where the little girl previously stood.
The little girl releases a small scream from the suddenness of the grab and that her face literally came so close to getting eaten.
Catching the little girl, retracting the cord, Constance said "It's all right. It's all right. You're safe now!"
The kid is crying, confused, and frightened, not fully comprehending what just happened. Constance places the girl behind her, using her own body as a physical shield to prevent IT from acquiring this kid again.
Pennywise snarls, enraged that his chosen prey has escaped his grasp.
He then does a complete turn when he spots Constance all the way on the other end of the narrow passage they're on. Instantly a maniacal grin encases his face in delight.
"Connie. Little Bittie Connie. So nice to see you again," giggled IT, delightedly, trying to provoke a response.
The kid whimpers clutching onto Constance's free arm and burying her face into the fabric to block everything out.
Constance stands firm although inside she's trembling with fear, not saying a word, struggling to contain her shaking hands over the gun she now has pointed straight at Pennywise.
"Little Connie. I've really missed you. After all these years we get to have fun again. And you know what…HENRY HAS MISSED YOU, TOO," cackled IT, sinisterly.
Mentioning Henry Bower is what did it.
A flash passes in her mind. Her on the ground with Bower standing over her at his mercy.
Before the memory can go back further Constance has had enough. Snapping out of it she opens fire on It. The cheers of the crowd for the baseball game has completely masked the sound of the gunfire along with noise from a ball hitting a bat.
The entire time she's shooting Constance has one arm wrapped around the little girl, backing them up as fast as she can. IT is forced to retreat laughing crazily all the while.
Constance finally makes it out from underneath the bleachers with the kid safe in her arms.
Constance moves them into the light out in the open, but still protected where the crowds could potentially see them now.
Wheeling around, slipping her gun back into its hiding place, dropping down on one knee so the two are eye level, Constance said "Are you all right? Are you hurt?"
"Y-Yes," stuttered the little girl, swaying from side to side.
Constance doubts that.
Cupping the little girls face in her hands, Constance said "What's your name?"
"Victoria," murmured the little girl.
"All right, Victoria. Do you live here in Derry," asked Constance.
"No," said Victoria.
"I need you to listen to me very closely. Where's your mom," said Constance.
"In the seats," answered Victoria.
"Victoria, you need to get out of this town tonight. Convince your parents that you need to leave. You cannot stay in this town after what just happened. Do you understand," said Constance.
Bewildered and confused, Victoria said "What was that?"
"A monster. Don't tell them about it because they might not believe you. Just make an excuse. Victoria, do you understand what I'm telling you," said Constance.
"But what if they don't listen? What if they keep us here," said Victoria, scared to death.
"Then you stay close to them at all times until you do actually go home. Do not be alone. Always keep a door open or stay in the light. Once you leave Derry you'll be safe," reassured Constance.
"Who are you," said Victoria.
"A friend. Now go back to your mom and stay there," said Constance, giving her a gentle push forward.
Victoria doesn't hesitate. She dashes over to the bleachers, rejoining her mother.
Deeply affected by the close call witnessed here Constance briefly glances back towards where IT was last seen. Pennywise may have retreated, but this is far from over.
Constance needs to find the other Losers now. They have to be notified.
Authors Note:
Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D
I've been meaning to get back to this one for a while and only now I've managed to find time and inspiration for it. I'm very satisfied and happy about it.
Right now during this epidemic with the coronavirus that's impacting every nation in the entire world we really do need find whatever sources we possibly can in order to lighten our spirits. Especially those who are unfortunately stuck sick or those locked in self isolation in order to prevent both contraction and spread of the illness. For those of us who have the abilities to do this we have a duty to keep up morale and that's exactly what I wholeheartedly desire these new stories and updates concocted during this time do for you.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm very satisfied and happy about it.
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I have other grand news! I was a patron at New York Comic Con 2019! Ah! I'd been dying to go for years and now I had the opportunity. The Jokers from Impractical Jokers have been here along with Tom Hiddleston and so many others. Over those few days I actually got my picture taken with a couple of other actors/actresses and some really great panels. It really is so exciting there. This is an opportunity of a lifetime so there's no way in hell that I was going to waste a single second of it. No one ever should with something like this. Ever! ;D
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The coronavirus.
Can't exactly blame with how dreadful things are getting in escalation and the fact that places like the Javits Center in New York have been temporarily converted into makeshift hospitals in order to deal with the overflow of people contracting infections from this rapidly spreading virus that might as well be called a plague at this point. Let's keep fingers crossed that an aim is to have this pass us before then so things can get back on track. If it is then New York Comic Con might be exactly what people need in order to lighten their spirits after all this darkness. Stay safe everyone and long to eventually see you there.