Wow... indeed I've come a long way. Thanks for all your support, once again, though I've gotten a lesser amount of reviews. But that's okay; I've gone too far to abandon this story now. But anyway...

Really bad chapter, not going to lie to you. It's extremely short, but I could really put what happens next after it because it doesn't quite go well. And because I want you to suffer, bwahaha.

I've been on a... "oneshot" tangent... as some might have noticed. They're just ways of me getting ideas. So read those oneshots, and comment them, and other good stuffs.

And now... review replies! Next is gonna be in chapter 25.

Calamity kerin: it's too bad you aren't a cocaine addict. Then I could give you more chapters to give you a much healthier addiction to have instead. And perhaps you'll get the predictions right now, as you'll see why eventually... And I don't know, you're the only one who's suggested marrying my story. I might as well accept your offer... wow I sound like a parent... score. And Grease... haha

Lilchicky004: Well, later is better than never, I guess. The plot gets kinda weak here, but after a few chapters and it'll get interesting again. Just have to get a few things out of the way.

bookyboo: Great to see that it was one of your favorites. I pretty much loved it too. I'm not entirely sure why though, but if you haven't noticed yet I like connected the end to something that was mentioned in the chapter somwhere.

Tackett: Again, I kinda agreed that it was a nice chapter. This one may disappoint you, but if you can bear with me a bit longer I'll give you a very excellent chapter 22. Since it's super-awesome, as I've planned it. And thank you for caring about that friendship, but it never really worked out. So I've decided to move on...

Venus-gurl: Yeah, that episode most definitely confused the crap out of me. But yeah, the point in that was that Stan was trying to prove to Kenny that he wasn't the only one with fault. I didn't mean that as a whole, no one has faulted except him. The world does seem like the world is after Stan... because it's in his opinion. He can overexaggerate events, his views are biased, and he only mentions things that happen to him. It's because of the POV that makes the reader think that. If and when I do the Kyle counterpart to this story I'll show you how it doesn't really seem like the world's happenings revolve around Stan.

Bloody Auzzie Bogan Mate: Yeah, this chapter only strengthens your claim more, haha. But it's really short, and things will pick up! I promise you! Especially after Clyde d- well I shouldn't really be saying yet. ;)

junkee: more StanKyle angst, I know. Later on there will be a ton, especially after a specific event occurs. And of course, when Stan tries to get Kyle... which we all know should happen eventually.

Natalie: So uhm, I think I'm gonna rotate proofreading between you and my other one. Since like, early-screening rights need to be shared and all. But thanks for reading my story, despite how many nights it took you, haha.

Aurifex: Cliffhangers are awesome, though I shouldn't be putting too much. Actually, a lot of the story's plot has already been revealed... so I guess one of the few possible cliffhangers now is what God replied to Stan's letter (aka the epilogue...). Oh and hey, when you're done hitting me with that newspaper you think I can read it? I wanna do the crosswords. :)

cjmarie: you get proofreading rights for chapters 21 and 22 if you want to claim there. Otherwise I'm giving them to Natalie. But yeah, him was actually a specific person, just not Cartman (which seemed to be the common guess). And REVIEW! Is that thing still broken or something? And I'm scared about that baseball bat.

Teklah: yeah, that episode was GREAT. and funny. And I liked how it was being played at a movie theater. At least, that's what I remember seeing it as. Anyway, I did start that story for you. I'm brain-dead on ideas, and I only have 2 chapters up. You can give ideas if you want, as well as anyone else that reads this or the story.

Spice of Life: No, not Cartman. But I'm sure you figured that out already. But uhm, yeah. I haven't talked to my friend in about a week now. So it might go that way... I dunno. He didn't want to talk to me. And StanClyde is nothing compared to StanKyle, I have to agree. But right now we'll just have to wait...

Ebil Pancake: Haha, relationships are really confusing. I would know. And that Cartman comment is a really common wish. Read chapter 19, about wishes. haha...

Asthenia56: Double love is great. I mean seriously... love... twice! But uh, I can't guarantee that Clyde stuff. I mean... well I won't say. But I love your pen name because it reminds me of a Blink182 song I ABSOLUTELY LOVE! But yeah, haha. Thanks for the review.

Mrpointyhorns: Yeah, Bennifer is stupid. All 423423423 couples that happened to have that coupling melt. Melt... haha that word is in this chapter. but anyways. I just like STYLE because it sounds cool. I'd never say Styde or Clan or anything like that.

Blackout12: Yeah, twists and turns keep you hooked. heh heh.

And so as an excuse to not reply to the FIRST FLAME I RECEIVED FOR THIS STORY (cough cough) I will say that my review replies were only for chapters 17-19. Meaning, that that flame was given to chapter 1, and I "never saw it."

Some words in the English language are... interesting. Specifically phrases and idioms. Saying "having your head in the clouds" doesn't literally mean a head amongst the clouds; when a person melted in admiration for another person he or she did not really "melt" into a liquid substance. You write readings for others, and you read writings from them in return.

Likewise, "hump day" was not a day where everyone screwed each other senseless. It simply indicated the middle of the week, Wednesday in particular, and how everything after this day went downwards into the safe altitude of the weekend.

Yet being on the "hump" was much like being on a mountain. It was the highest peak of the week, with scarce room to breathe, and the concept of survival plagued one's mind. A person was already looking forward to the descent, and how safe and care-free he or she could live. It would also be the hardest day to wake up on, since the pull of the weekend was disturing the academic mindset. This didn't prove to be a problem for Stan though, who had not fallen asleep after waking up from his nightmare. He rose from his bed and got ready after almost three hours in bed, and then he got ready for school.

It had appeared to be the typical morning. Nothing seemed out of place, and there weren't any more stories of Clyde being passed around. The topic had grown old, though Stan wondered if they would arise again once Clyde returned to school. Like almost every morning, Stan found his way to the spot underneath the stairs, where Kyle and Kenny were already waiting for him.

"Hey dudes," said Stan, and both greeted him in response.

"Is Clyde back yet?" asked Kyle, and Stan shrugged. He would see him in English, and though he could answer Kyle's question by that time the boy was also in his class; he wouldn't have to answer him at that point.

"He should be though," said Stan. "Actually, I think I'm gonna go look for him." He said farewell to the two and left. Their hangout was in a rather empty hallway, and Stan always laughed how every time he would walk out of that hallway it was like entering a different world. It was almost as if that hallway was only visible to the three of them, since almost everyond would walk by it not even noticing another way around to their next class.

Stan decided to check the cafeteria first. Because the school had such a small population it offered free breakfast for the students, which was really good news for Kenny. However Stan was looking for Clyde, and though Stan had no idea if the boy took advantage of the free meal he decided to check the cafeteria anyway. His biggest disadvantage was that there were many students there, and though their school wasn't very populated looking for one kid in about seventy-five students was still a cumbersome task.

Especially when Stan found out that he wasn't there.

He had spent his whole morning searching the school, in the restrooms, at the cafeteria, in the library, and in their first period; he came up empty-handed. Furthermore, the realization of a wasted morning was recognized when he wasn't even in their English class. Stan frowned at this concept, and wondered where he could possibly be. Of course, in all of Stan's worry he completely forgot about logical reasoning. First period was seven thirty in the morning, roughly, the hospital was reasonably far away, and Clyde wasn't obligated to be at school. So naturally, he wasn't there.

Stan pushed the whole ordeal from his mind as he sat through English that morning. The class was assigned a personal essay to write; they had finished with poetry and were moving on to analyzing narrative pieces. As Mr. Absenence gave the assignment Kyle complained on the improper manner of narrative writing, and how both past tense and first person had to be avoided. Stan didn't really mind, and spent the rest of his class period thinking of what to write about, instead of how to avoid the expletives like Kyle was.

It was his second period that made him worry the most. He had personal fitness, which was normally spent playing flag football or running laps. Today there was a substitute, and so instead of doing activities in the mild sun the class went into the gymnasium and played dodgeball.

"Stotch, left," said Coach Fagai. He was a tall character with short hair, and he once played on the football team for Colorado State. He was very built, and many of the girls thought him as very attractive... for his age. Stan watched his feet at the man began dividing the teams into two, and though Stan was a very athletic person he didn't really like playing games like dodgeball.

"Donovan, right... Testaburger, left... Tenorman, right... Marsh, left." Stan complied as he followed the coach's directions. He wasn't too thrilled as he joined Wendy, who seemed to be almost beaming at the prospect of having Stan on the same team as her.

"Oh my gosh you're on my team!" she said in a very ecstatic voice. "I mean, we're gonna win for sure!"

"Sure," said Stan.

"I've never won at one of these games before!"

"That's cool," replied Stan. "Hey listen, I wanted to congratulate you for... you know. Finding Cartman and stuff... like, dating him." He half-expected to hear a thank you, at least something to recognize his sincerity. Instead he got something completely different, something he wasn't expecting nor something he wanted to hear.

"I don't want to be with him." Stan could hear Coach Fagai's commanding voice in the backgroud listing more people, but he couldn't really hear it now. All he saw was Wendy, tears beginning to flow out of the corner of her eyes, and a saddened face coming upon her face. In a way Stan felt sad for her, but he still remembered how those years ago she had completely ruined his third-grade life by breaking up with him. He sighed and put the past aside to comfort her.

"Then why are you dating him?" asked Stan curiously. Wendy glared at him.

"I don't love Cartman, if that's what you're thinking. No, I'm dating him to get revenge on selfish people who left me broken-hearted..." At this Stan's pupils inflated dramatically; it was almost too real, and yet...

"You mean Token?" asked Stan, though he felt he already knew the answer. If it were really becoming a reality, at least.

"No, you!" she exclaimed, only making Stan's situation even worse. "I know I dumped you for Token, but that one day I wanted you back..."

"I rejected you," finished Stan. "But remember, you did it first."

"I don't care!" shouted Wendy, and Stan found it surprising that Coach Fagai wasn't yet aware of their side conversation. "You'd rather have that... fag... than me? I saw the four of you at the movies. You. Kyle. Kenny. Clyde. All being fags around each other."

"Wendy, could you not use-" Stan began, but the girl cut him off.

"I can use whatever damn word I want," Wendy snapped. "I can't believe you'd rather have a fag than me. I mean seriously. But let me warn you, Stanley Marsh, that no one, no one, messes with Wendy Testaburger."

"Wendy-"

"Do you think that Clyde got beaten up by accident? Oh, hell no. Things like that just don't happen. Never. But what happened to him then? Well I-"

"Reported Clyde to ANTIGSA so that someone could beat him up and ruin my life," finished Stan, leaving Wendy open-mouthed. Stan began to crumble on the inside... was his dream coming true? Or was it just sheer coincidence? Whatever the case, Stan wasn't liking where this was headed...

"How did you know?" she said in shock. But before he could respond their coach blew the whistle, and balls began flying around the court. She gave him one last wink, and shouted; "Before I ruin your life enjoy this game of dodgeball! And definitely good luck!"

Completely bipolar, Stan argued. And he couldn't stop thinking about the truth behind his dream throughout the day. Several times Kyle and Kenny asked him if he was all right, and several times Stan lied. One part of his dream had come true. Stan hoped that it was only a fluke. If the rest of his nightmare was to come true... terrible things would happen. Clyde would die. Kyle would die.

And he knew that with them dead, he would feel dead too.

Really short chapter. I think the next one will be rather short too, but then after that... chapter 22 is very BRUTAL. I don't know if I could stress that enough. So embrace yourselves while you can, and endulge in the beauty of reviewing... they make me happy.

(off the record, 140 reviews makes an even 7 reviews per chapter average... haha).

Some stories to read of mine (and review):
Snowflakes
I Watched
Moonlight
Blonde and Blue

-zakuyoe