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 during these dark and gloomy days.
The 8th Loser Chapter 5
The harrowing encounter with Pennywise stuck with Constance all the way to the restaurant. No matter what methods Constance uses she can't force it out of her mind especially after Pennywise brought up Bowers. A man, no a monster, she's fought very hard to keep pushing to the back of her memory for years and years. The last thing she wants is for him to even resurface now.
The one consolation Constance has to hold onto is the fact she managed against all odds to save a small child from a terrible fate at the hands of Pennywise. Constance can only hope Victoria listens to her warning, heeding the danger that comes with merely being in this dratted backwater town.
Her parents better actually get their heads out of their asses and get with the program. If they don't then they're daughter may not survive the next few days let alone hours and they'll never know the real reason why.
Constance was shaken out of these thoughts the sheer moment she comes face to face with the restaurant Mike informed her the meeting of the Losers Club is taking place.
It's the moment of truth.
Constance literally told herself inwardly to just screw it and marched inside. The hostess by the main entrance once she heard the name of the party Constance came in to meet then leads her over to a more private sector of the restaurant for larger than usual groups.
It's a circular room where one side is cut off from the rest of the eatery by a beautiful and massive sized fish tank. Someone is already standing there with his back to her, but even though Constance can't see his face she immediately knows him because something inside of her does it for her.
"Mike," whispered Constance.
Spinning around at the slightest sound of her voice Mike then faces her with wide eyes. The shock on his face is then quickly replaced with mixed combinations of disbelief, happiness, but most of all relief that she's actually showed up to this gathering.
"Connie," breathed Mike, rushing forward to pull her close in a big hug wracked with countless emotions that neither of them can place.
Constance returns it with equal force. Yes she's justifiably nervous and anxious about multiple things weighing on her mind right now, but after so long apart she kind of loses herself in the moment of actually being reunited with long lost friends.
The hostess departs in order to tend to other customers, allowing the two to have privacy in their moment.
Separating, hands on both her shoulders, speaking with genuine sincerity in his tone, Mike said "I'm glad you came."
Pointing an emphatic finger at his face in warning, Constance said "You better be right about this, Mike. Otherwise I'm going to be on the receiving end of a lot worst than a court martial or dishonorable discharge. I'm not kidding you when I said you called me while I was on a tour of duty."
Nodding his head apologetically, Mike said "I know and I'm sorry, but this had to be done."
Sucking in a deep breath as she steals her nerve, Constance said "I saw him, Mike. I just saw Pennywise."
"What," said Mike in alarm.
"Yeah. I passed by a baseball game on the way here and caught the Clown luring a kid away from her mother under the bleachers. Don't worry I got to her in time. He didn't get her," assured Constance. "I managed to get her away from him. I told her to get out of town with her family. Make up whatever excuse she can think of. Hopefully she succeeded."
Mike releases a huge exhale upon hearing this, running a hand over his hair, lost for words.
"How much time do we have," inquired Constance.
"Not long," said Mike, bleakly. "I pray the others remember like we do. Otherwise…Otherwise Derry doesn't stand a chance for both now and the future."
"Fingers crossed they at least show up," joked Constance, smiling slightly in an effort to try and lighten the already gloomy mood.
Fiercely determined towards their common goal, in downright desperation, Mike said "Somehow we have to convince them. We must."
The duo doesn't have to wait long before the first member belonging to the rest of the Losers club shows up.
Bill certainly doesn't disappoint.
As soon as Bill enters the circular room Mike rushes the poor guy the same as he did her. Bill is taken aback, but pleased to see him, too.
"Whoa! Hey! How you doing," said Bill, patting him on the back in a friendly greeting if not a bit confused.
"Bill," said Mike, grinning like mad as he releases Bill. "I didn't know if any of you would. I mean after all this time…But of course you came."
"Yeah. You know, an oath is an oath. Losers…got to stick together, right," said Bill, slowly going over the Losers Club as if he's only just remembering it.
Constance can tell by his facial expression that this is the case.
"The Losers," said Mike, pleased Bill said this. "You remember that. That's good. What else do you recall?"
Bill opened his mouth to say something, but then at the same time he spots Constance standing by the fish tank behind Mike.
Squinting his eyes at her as he tries to place her, Bill said "Constance?"
"Yup," confirms Constance, grinning toothily at him. "It's good to see you, Bill."
The two of them then share a tight hug. Away from Bill's line of sight both Mike and Constance exchange a knowing look with each other. If Bill is already starting to remember things like the Losers Club after so long apart then it's a splendid indication that the others might do the same, too.
The three of them are then interrupted as another person arrives to add to their number. His voice is different and he may have aged like the rest of them, but the way he talks hasn't altered at all.
As Eddie is notifying the hostess about all the things he is allergic to he freezes in the doorway as he spots Mike, Bill, and Constance already standing their staring at him with equally dumbfounded and flabbergasted expressions overtaking their faces.
"Holy shit," exclaimed Eddie in a truly stunned fashion that only he can pull off.
Constance can't hold it in. She almost busts a gut laughing in open amusement at the familiarity of it all. Same old Eddie. Hope he never changes.
Richie, Ben, and Beverly arrive next at the same time with the latter announcing their presence by abruptly banging on the gong close to the doorway.
In fake seriousness, Richie said "This meeting of the Losers' Club has officially begun."
Chuckling lightly, Eddie said "Look at these guys."
Richie and Beverly are able to be identified right away, but Ben leaves the rest of the guys perplexed. Ben used to be so chubby when they were kids. Now he's so skinny, handsome, and well muscled. The guys may have had a hard time with it, but not Constance. No, she could tell instantly who he is because of his eyes. The soft warmth and gentleness that was always present hasn't changed about him at all.
Now the party can really get started, but there's still one member missing.
Stanley.
When is he going to show up?
Authors Note:
Still taking suggestions on what her token should be and where her experience just like everyone elses should happen.
In honor of the brand-new Justice League: Dark Apokolips War film that just came out I uploaded a new story called Morning Star based off of it. Please check it out and let me know what you think. It would really mean a lot to me to see what your thoughts are about it.
Also, watching it gave me a certain idea. What do you guys think of me combining my characters Audrina from Heart Of Atlantis and Danika from this one once we get to this new movie?
Also, I still haven't figured out what Danika's superhero name should be. I really need this figured out because the following chapter after this one will be where her superhero name is chosen for this story. The choices are now down to Tempest and Twilight.
Just a heads up I'm accepting suggestions on numerous shows, books, and movies to write about in the future. You see I'm trying to reach my goal of 100 stories on my profile. Currently I have 4 left to go after this one until I get there. So think it over and if I feel a connection with what you suggest I'll do it.
I 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. Apologies for it taking so long. I've been debating on how to go about it for a while and finally figured it out. Hopefully I'll be able to dish out more for my readers now that we're passed this crucial turning point.
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.
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By the way, U.A. High Schools Own Blue Eyes White Dragon, Reira Todoroki: Daughter Of Fire And Ice, Morning Star, Crown Jewel Of Gongmen City, Fifth Turtle, The Emperor's Daughter, Rorschach's Legend, Sayuri Wren, Bianca Robbins, Aunt, Glenstorm's Daughter, Mandalorian: The 2ndFoundling, Eira Byrnison, and Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, Rava's Journey, Princess Of The Forest, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, and The True Catwoman Of Gotham, are some of the best newest additions to my profile. If you're a fan of the Golden Compass and Watchmen which are the new series on HBO then you will love these. Then if you haven't saw them yet then I recommend that you check it out. Since there are still just recently uploaded I really would enjoy hearing other peoples thoughts on the subject matter so far. So feel free to do so if you have the time.
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
For future preferences I highly recommend that you all keep an eye out for when tickets for New York Comic Con are available for purchase again for next year. This is a huge event and you should jump on it whenever you have the chance. Unfortunately this year it appears like Comic Con might be skipped not just in New York, but also in all it's regular places during the course of scheduled events. I think we all know the reason for it is plain as day.
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.