"What the Hell?" Puck shouted.
"Shut up Puck!" Finn shouted, and then realized he wasn't much better. Lowering his voice, he whispered. "Do you want them to find us?"
"Them? Who's them? Two Cheerios and a bit- girl. They can't hurt us." Puck slammed his fist down onto the desk, right over the jammed drawer.
The two walked back into the choir room. Mike and Tina were sitting a row of chair's they had arranged to look like a couch and were currently talking quietly. Quinn was sitting down, watching Sam pace. Kurt and Mercedes were trying to turn on the phones, which looked quite unsuccessful. Artie was holding his head in his hands.
That's all Finn wanted to do. Puck's shouting had given him a monster headache. "What happened?" Finn winced. Tina's voice was so… shrill. It hurt.
"Damn drawer was stuck."
Quinn stood and started walking to the desk. "Maybe all it needs is a gentle hand."
Quinn's voice didn't hurt as much. Neither did Puck's. Artie raised his head. He motioned his head toward the door. Rachel's sobbing had receded, so Finn guessed she was gone. "Um… I'm going to take Artie out. We're both a little… Pawsterphobic."
"Closterphobic, Finn." Fuck. Kurt's voice hurt too. Finn wheeled Artie out the door. The wheelchair bound boy did look a little green.
"Thanks' Finn." Artie spoke in a hissing whisper, but his voice cut through the air straight to Finn's heart. Artie looked sullen, drab and… really green. As though he were glowing or something.
He's almost completely Changed. A tiny voice told Finn. You need to get away, or you will lose it all.
"Loose what?" he wondered out loud as he backed away from Artie.
"Finn what-"Artie's soft question seemed like a roar to Finn. Tiny Voice was right; he needed to leave. Finn turned and ran. He didn't get very far, before the pain in his temple grew. His eyes burned, and his muscled ached. What was up with him?
He sunk to the floor, propping himself against the wall. Get up. Hunters' don't feel pain. And like that, the pain was gone. Finn stood, feeling better than he had in years. Find the Un-Changed. Dispose of them before they Change. Then I will rule the night.
What? "You will rule? Don't you mean-"
No. I mean I will rule. A cold chuckle filled Finn's ears right before he lost all sense of feeling. It was like his mind shut off.
Finn was gone. All that remained was a Hunter and two silver eyes.
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Tina cuddled next to Mike. She had spaced out for a minute, and was using Mike to get her bearings. Mercedes and Kurt were surrounded by phones, Sam and Quinn were trying to get the desk open, and Puck was lounging in a chair…
"Where's Finn and Artie?" She asked.
"Finn said they were feeling Claustrophobic. They stepped out to get air." Kurt responded.
Puck laughed quietly. "Finn's not claustrophobic. He once spent 4 hours in my mom's wardrobe during a game of hide-n-seek."
Tina frowned. "Artie told me that he did well in confined spaces. He's been locked in the Janitor's closet for three class periods."
Everyone fell into silence as the news sunk in. "God Damn it! Why. Won't. It. OPEN!" Quinn snarled from the other room.
"…I'm sorry Quinn. I guess you're 'gentle touch' wasn't enough." Sam said comfortably.
Tina felt a wave of nausea hit her. The top drawer…
"Well I'm going to find Finn and Artie." Mercedes said, standing.
"I'll come with you," Kurt jumped in.
The two exited the room just as Quinn and Sam came back in. "Fucking drawer…" Quinn mumbled, plopping down in a chair.
Top Drawer… "That's it!" Tina exclaimed softly. She stood and walked to the desk. There was a small dent in the top left drawer… but what about the right? She tugged on the handled and the drawer slid open. Inside was a file. She grabbed it and walked triumphantly back into the choir room.
"How the hell did you do that?" Puck asked, narrowing his eyes.
"I picked the right drawer."
"Oh duh!" Quinn said, face palming herself. "So what was in there?"
"Just this file."
The remaining Glee members, Puck, Quinn, Sam, Mike and Tina, crowded around the file. "Open it." Mike said.
Tina gracefully flipped open the file. Inside were two papers. The first was a clipping from a newspaper. The headline was frightening enough: Cursed Glee Club! But the picture was horrible. A teenage April, her hands secured by cops, tossing her head, mouth open in a laugh. Fangs glinted in the moonlight.
The second paper was a letter of sorts. Quinn picked it up and began to read out loud.
If you are reading this, it means that another Halloween has occurred. I am sorry, so dreadfully sorry, if you are in another swarm of Changed Glee members. I'll bet you don't even know what that means. Well I'll tell you. Every Halloween, Glee club members should be forbid to come to school. Why? Because the Glee Club is cursed.
This paper holds the observations of Glee members that remember their Halloween survival. Use it to protect yourselves. Good luck.
Quinn paused in her reading. She licked her lips nervously as her big green eyes flitted around the remaining members. Tina was anxious to read on. Quinn shook herself, preparing herself for what she was about to read.
There are many different 'things' a glee member may Change into. Some are more deadly than others. Sirens and Banshees, for example. They are powerful, yes, but spend most of their time chasing each other down. Even if the two are best friends, when Changed they will hate each other's guts.
Banshees are rumored to be the more powerful of the two, though this has never been proven. Their wail is so strong; it will bring you to your knees. You can identify a Banshee by their scarlet eyes. Sirens, however, rely on their persuading voice. Once one has you in its thrall, you would walk off a cliff if it asked you. Siren's typically have blue eyes. Both are generally female, and can easily access the glee member's memories. When someone Changes to these two, they will have little to know memory of their Changed time.
To Un-Change them, you must cut off their weapon of choice- their voice. Gag them; choke them, anything to keep them silent for a few minutes.
There are other Changed too. Telekinesis can be found in the 'Talker'. So named in note of their ironic silence. The Talker is able to move objects and people with their mind, yet unable to move themselves. They will usually find an enclosed space, a classroom or a gym respectively, and wait like a spider waits for a fly. A tell tale sign of a Talker is a green glow. They need goading in able to return from their Changed state, but you first need to get close enough to make sure they hear you. Talkers should be able to regain memories.
The Polgerist is rumored to be the strongest out of all the Changed, but once again this is not true. They may have more abilities than the rest of the Changed, but they have weaknesses. Their 'powers', if you must, include invisibility, teleportation, telekinesis, and strength. When they are invisible, they are completely invisible, and often clothes or objects they are holding will revert back to visibility. They can only teleport within their line of vision, and since telekinesis is the specialty of Talkers, it isn't very powerful. Their strength isn't used much, considering the Polgerists tend to run and hide more then they fight. The sign of a Polgerist is black eyes. No one is really sure how you defeat a Polgerist, but considering their similarity to Talkers, you may be able to use the same technique for them. The polgerist will regain memories.
The Twins are feisty Changed. It operates by touch, choosing two Un-Changed to Change. Unfortunately, it can only control one at a time. They are stronger, and have the uncanny ability to control technology. It is rumored that they can read minds, specifically the mind of their opposite Twin.
Hunters are simple Changed. They have silver eyes, strength, speed, and the Hunter completely takes over. The Hunter preys on Un-Changed, not because they are weak, but because it is weak. It can't stand to be around other Changed. It doesn't mind Polgerists, but Banshees, Sirens, Talkers, Twins and Doubles all weaken it. They have a 'radar' of sorts, and can sense when Changed are near. They are the easiest to Change into, but also easiest to Change out of. Lead a Hunter to another Changed, and soon they will revert. Some have been reported to have Changed into Hunters multiple times in one night.
The last Changed is a mysterious one. A Double. Doubles are nearly impossible to change out of, but are easiest to control. It may take all night for one to become a Double. Signs of Doubles are: Sudden change in outer appearance, pain, headaches, dizziness, fainting. Doubles have incredibly good memories, and have been known to solve problems easier than any other person, Changed or Un-Changed. Doubles tend to cause the least amount of damage, and have been rumored to even help the Un-Changed. They are graceful, and have a sixth sense. No one really knows how you Un-Change a double.
Quinn stopped reading as she reached the end of the text. "Is that it?" Tina heard herself whisper.
"Yeah…" Quinn put down the paper. "What now?"
"What now?" Puck mimed. "What can we do? Nothing. We know absolutely nothing!"
"Well I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm going to go help our friends. Coming Sam? Sam?" Tina looked around with the rest of them, but Sam wasn't anywhere in the room.
"Where'd he go?" Mike asked.
Puck shrugged. "Who cares? I say, we camp here for the night."
"Puck! Did you not hear what I just read! There is a way to get them back!" Quinn unleashed her fury at her ex.
"Well what can we do? We don't-"
"Quite!" Mike shouted. The two fell silent as they gazed at the usually mellow boy. "Sorry, its' just- you two bicker more than my parents."
The silence stretched on. "Alright." Tina said suddenly. "We can't stay here. Quinn, you go look for Sam, Mercedes, and Kurt. Puck, go find Artie and Finn. Mike, go with Puck. If any of you find anything, come back right away."
"And what are you going to do, Stutter-Fly?" Puck sneered, using his old name for her.
"I'm going to stay here."
"Why? What makes you so special?"
Tina inhaled. She knew what she was about to say was crazy, but it was true. "I have to stay here. I'm a Double." She watched as their eyes widened.
"Are you sure?" Mike gave Tina's hand a squeeze.
"Yeah… now go!"
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Yay! I hope this cleared up some things. If you still have questions, don't be afraid to ask. Message me here, on my DA account, or leave a review.
I seriously think it's impossible for me to write a one part story. So this is going to be 'Halloween' but there might be a second… more of a 'Revenge' theme.
Now I'm off to do my Homework! I'll work on Connected as soon as I feel like writing that, I just really got into the Spooky Spirit. (Get it?)
Also, if you have better names for the Changed, please tell me. (Banshee, Siren, Hunter, Twins, Polgerist, Double.) I just kinda made them up on the spot, so there might be better ones out there. Once again, don't be afraid to contact me. I'm Superstitios-Warrior on Deviant Art, Vanna1the1Warrior on YouTube (I may not respond to those) or just send me a message here.
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