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Mike cautiously opened the Auditorium door. "Hello?" He called softly. "Anyone here?" He took a few steps in. Alone on the stage was a figure, illuminated slightly. "Artie? That you?" Something was off about the wheelchair bound boy. The way the light hit him; it was almost like he was glowing. Glowing green. Oh.
Mike suddenly remembered that a green glow was a sign of a Talker. And sure enough, around him, spots of green appeared. A seat cushion rose from a chair to his left. "Fuck… Artie I-" Mike's pleading was cut off as the red pillow was hurled at his face. "Whoa!" Good thing he was a dancer- Puck wouldn't have been able to dodge like that. More green appeared. "O.k.! You win… I'll just be going now…" Mike backed up, keeping his eyes on Artie before he turned and ran. Just in case he didn't get the memo, a key-chain sliced through his jeans and scraped against his leg.
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Puck strutted through the hallway, trying to look more confident then he felt. School was creepy enough, but once you take away the people and add oh, I don't know, 5 or so monsters, you get a bit apprehensive.
"Hey," a voice behind him made him stop in his tracks. To any amateur, it would've sounded like Finn Hudson. But Puck's mind had actually absorbed some of that crazy nonsense Berry was famous for spitting out. He noticed the slight difference in Finn's tone.
"So what are you? A Hunter?" Puck asked, turning around. Finn's eyes glinted silver, and a smile played across his lips.
"You're smarter than you look, human. It will be a pleasure to destroy you."
Puck laughed though cold sweat dripped down his back. "I'm glad, but Hunter, man, you're human too."
"No. I am a beast. A creature skilled in the art of Preying." The Hunter grinned profusely at his statement, showing off his sharpened teeth.
"Maybe on your own, but not while you're in my bud Finn's body. Finn isn't exactly a gazelle; you could've done better with me." Gotta get back to the choir room. He thought wildly, secretly looking for a way out.
The Hunter snorted. "Please. You Un-Changed are outnumbered. I could take all three of you and win."
"Three? So Sam-"
"In fact, that is just what I will do. You are just not enough of a challenge for me, Puckerman." With that, the Hunter whirled around, disappearing into the labyrinth of hallways.
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Tina stared down at the scissors in her hands. She glanced up as Quinn walked in. The blonde's eyes widened a bit, but she said nothing. Puck and Mike arrived at the same time. Puck blinked and said, "What the hell did you do to your hair?"
Tina sighed, and felt the ends. "Does it really look that bad?" It ticked her jawbone, rather than flow down her back.
Mike plopped down next to her, and gently eased the scissors from her hands. "No," he said comforting her. "I think it looks sexy. Just don't do that again." He didn't need to add that she was Changing. Tina nodded.
"So what did we find out?" she asked.
Puck spoke up from where he reclined in a swivel chair. "Finn's got Hunter. And there's only three Un-Changed."
Tina nodded and grabbed her notebook. While they were gone she had composed a list.
She swallowed and looked up. "Anything else?"
Mike squeezed her hand as he responded, "Artie's a Talker. He's in the auditorium." Tina nodded and added that to her list.
"Quinn?" she asked.
"I didn't see anyone." Quinn shrugged.
Tina looked at her mostly unfilled list. "Any chance Mercedes could be a Siren?"
"What?" Quinn asked.
"Well, if Sirens and Banshees hate each other, and both use their voice as a weapon, wouldn't it make sense if they were Mercedes and Rachel?"
They exchanged glances, then Puck said, "Sounds about right. I just can't imagine Mercedes with blue eyes."
Tina's list now looked like this:
Rachel –Banshee
Santana/Britney – Twins
Tina – Double
Finn – Hunter
Artie – Talker - Auditorium
Mercedes – Siren (?)
Kurt –
Sam –
Quinn –
Puck –
Mike –
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"I just can't get used to your hair like that," Quinn said suddenly.
"Yeah, you even LOOK Changed." Puck agreed.
Something about their short dialogue set of a light bulb in Tina's mind. And idea was forming in her mind. "Puck. Think you can get Finn to the Auditorium? Not in it, just outside it?"
Puck shrugged. "Yeah, probably. Why?"
Tina jumped up and began walking to the door, "I'm going to get them both back." She responded.
She found herself going to the auditorium, but she wasn't really focused on moving. Her mind was all for her plan. She paused in front of the doors, and took a deep breath. Slowly, she pushed to doors open. Instantly, the black auditorium was lit by several green lights; the brightest came from Artie, who was on the stage. "hey Artie," Tina said softy when she got close enough. She didn't flinch when something whizzed pass her ear. "Don't do that; I've Changed."
Tina climbed the steps and approached Artie. She hesitated before grabbing his wheelchair. "Artie," she whispered. "It's me, Tina."
Artie blinked. "…..t…." YES!
Tina wheeled him down the walkway out of the Auditorium.
"…. Hunter! Come on!" Puck was a master at annoying people, Tina sometimes wondered if he annoyed himself. Here he came, the Hunter right behind him. Tina glanced down at Artie, his glow was flickering. His hands glowed the strongest.
"Talker!" the Hunter exclaimed. "You tricked-" suddenly he cut off, and gripped his head. He groaned with pain, and took deep breaths.
"Tina?" Artie whispered. "What's wrong with Finn?"
"Tell you later."
"Fuck. Monster headache." Finn looked at Puck, his eyes back to their original state. "What did you mean, I'm no gazelle?"
Puck laughed. "Good to have you back, Finny!" he said, clapping his friend on the back. The four walked back the Choir room, eager to be done with Changes.
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Another chapter done! Sorry it's short, I couldn't think of anything else to write.
I'm going to update Tina's list at the end of every chapter so you don't have to worry about getting lost.
Also, I've found that reviews really motivate me. Even if you hate it, tell me why. Just don't rant on my spelling, I know it sucks. Thanks!
Here's the list:
Rachel –Banshee
Santana/Britney – Twins
Tina – Double (Changed/Un-Changed)
Finn – Hunter (Changed Back, with lasting effects)
Artie – Talker – Auditorium (Changed Back)
Mercedes – Siren
Kurt –
Sam –
Quinn –
Puck –
Mike –
This is as far as they have it. We won't get to Kurt and Sam until two or so Chapters.
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