Forever Sinners:
Chapter VII—Sloth
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A/N: For those who are curious, Envy means to wish to have another's traits, things, etc. I didn't do it well I know. But I tried to show it with how Todd wanted to be like Schmee. Silly I know. Now Sloth means "laziness." Which is what this chapter represents…It has a LOT of talking. XD Enjoy.
Disclaimers: Jhonen…has clones…SUGOI! Then again…EEK! They've found me! AN ARMY OF JHONEN! …Should I be happy or scared?
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Johnny sat on the couch, ignoring what was on the television. Daydreaming had seemed to wrap around his mind lately. He had hardly left the house do too much but get food and check in on Todd—even if Todd didn't it.
He would go over to the 24/7 at its busiest time to see how Todd was holding up. With all the people around, the young teen couldn't notice the protective eyes of his guardian.
Now, here he sat, waiting for Todd to get home. Guilt was building up inside of him despite it all.
He had not spoken to Todd for nearly a week and only gave nods/grunts when asked questions. It wasn't that he was mad at Todd. No quite the opposite.
He was disappointed. Johnny had thought Todd understood him.
But…no one has ever understood you…have they Johnny?
Johnny jerked his head around. That voice…it sounded like…no it couldn't be them. They have long since disappeared.
Sudden realization hit.
What ever happened to that Wall Demon…?
…Do not ask for the answers you do not wish to know… You should have realized that before Johnny.
So you guys are back?
Not really. We could just be figments of your imagination. Eff is still recuperating. I just thought I would warn you.
Johnny yawned, stretching out on the couch.
"I don't want to hear it."
Why not?
"Because it's always bullshit from you."
True. But then again, who has told you the truth?
"Squee."
Hmm…maybe, maybe. He could be a liar too.
He shook his head, denial. "Squee could never lie."
Ah. But you are thinking of him as a child. He is now an adult. Adults are rotten to the core…you know that.
"If you are trying to get me to kill Squee, you should stop now." A cruel smile crossed the madman's features. "I have already tried…twice."
Meat was a fool! He should have stayed in hell where he belongs. Now he's probably getting his back broken in half by a wheel, or perhaps being shoved into freezing cold water.
"And why is that, Teacher?"
The breaking of one's back on a wheel is the punishment for Pride in Hell. Meat had a lot of pride to defile Satan.
"And the water?"
Envy's punishment. He envied all. The living, the damned, the saved…he could never be happy where he was. So, he wanted all to be miserable.
"My, don't we sound bitter."
You try staying a Void for nearly eight years and see how you like it. However, I'm neither human nor have a soul. I do not worry about the punishment I would get. But perhaps you should.
"What punishment is that?" Johnny was amused at D-Boy. The first in a long time he had not felt animosity towards the voice. Was this Todd's doing? Was being around the boy affecting how he viewed the world…?
To answer your questions…yes. And…your punishment will be great. Neither Heaven nor Hell can keep you. If they try, the Universe will collapse in on itself. So your punishment will be on the Mortal Planes.
"Mortal Planes?"
Earth, you idiot.
"For the last few years, I've been through torment…is that all they can throw at me?"
That isn't the punishment. The Wall Demon was one. It has escaped…as you know…and now is in a different form. You've seen the news haven't you?
Johnny's eyes widen as he finally, officially, stares at the television.
"Another death has occurred, more brutal than the last…." The announcer droned on.
Yes…Our master no longer wants to sit by…he saw all the fun you had and wanted to try some.
"He…?"
He used to be just an 'it.' But…with a form comes a gender. Our master wanted to be male. Who are we to ignore his wishes? Why Johnny…why do you think you are still killing? You think this is out of your own free will? Our master needed enough lifeforce to take his new form. Don't you get it…?
"…I've been gathering that force…" Realization came, as did a lifeline.
He won't kill you Johnny. You've been so faithful. He's even going to be giving me and Eff bodies for our loyal service.
"…Eff wasn't loyal…" Johnny vaguely remembered. Eff was always trying to make him kill and break free from the Wall Demon's control.
But he is now. Our master taught him a lesson before he placed him into the Void. Enough of a lesson that he's still recuperating from it…
D-Boy's laughter echoed into Johnny's head, giving him a minor headache.
"But you will have bodies…?"
Our master wants us to have the fun he is having. And this time, Eff will learn to behave himself…or I will personally send him back to the Void. Rather not make Our master mad, eh Johnny?
"He is not my master." The man said through clenched teeth.
You truly believe that, don't you? Oh well…I guess I can't convince you otherwise…you never did believe me. Which reminds me!
"More lies?"
Don't be so mean Johnny. I'm actually giving you some valuable information.
"Which is?" He was getting annoyed of the talkative voice. Was being in this Void causing D-Boy to have all this pent-up urges to talk?
You try being in that Johnny. D-Boy hissed into his head, becoming annoyed. Never living yet not dead. Neither up nor down. It's almost as insane as living in your head.
"What do you want to tell me?" Johnny wasn't about to get into an argument.
Johnny suddenly felt D-Boy grin within his mind.
Well…Our master wants you to share. He's very fond of your new possession.
"Possession…?" He had not acquired anything.
Why Young Todd Casil, of course.
Suddenly, Johnny could almost feel his blood freeze.
"…no…"
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TBC?
C&C are welcome.
^_~ Yeah! The return of the Doughboys! And I'm giving them forms. Evil Kurumi giving me evil ideas. Ah well! Go read her fic, The Idea, to get an idea of how I might make them look. ~plugs for Kurumi again~ That's all! Ja!