Suspicions

Ok everyone the fun Halloween part is over and we are getting closer and closer to winter wooo. I don't know how long this fic will be but it will more than likely have a sequel...I have big plans for this I do. So stick with me and you won't be disappointed ;) I don't own Slendy.

After that night on Halloween the days seemed too fly by and before I knew it it had been almost 3 weeks and we were into November, all the while winter was making itself known. Now you would think that living in Iowa snow might not be such a problem, but the way it was looking nature might decide to be an ass at the worst time possible. Today it was about 60 degrees or a bit less out and Charlie and I were now donning more winter appropriate attire such as long sleeve shirts and heavier jackets, I also took too wearing that cloak I had gotten...it was warm and matched with pretty much anything. Today I decided I would be taking a walk to have some time too myself and too write in my journal, not that I didn't like being around Slender or Charlie but sometimes I got a little overwhelmed. "Heading out young one?" I didn't glance over as I walked out of the cabin and into the woods, waving goodbye to Charlie on the way out, and I nodded. "Yeah, just wanted some time alone that's all, just to get out." "So I am not allowed to come with you?" "Well I...sure I suppose you could come along." Even though I know he wouldn't show it I know it would hurt him a bit if I said that I didn't want him too come along, no matter it wouldn't change what I was going walking for all that much. I heard his almost silent footfalls beside me as he fell into step with me, saying nothing as we just enjoyed the company of one another. Over the last 3 weeks I had begun to show more feelings towards him and just yesterday I even hugged him in front of Charlie, he felt awkward while Charlie just smirked and was probably going to use it as a tease against him.

I glanced over and saw his tentacle near me so, almost as if it was a natural as breathing, I reached over and gently took hold of it. I would never tell him this, at least not yet, but there was a comforting feeling that I loved whenever I twined my hand with his or one of his tentacles, it made me feel like there was a strong trusting bond between us. And as far as physical contact between us went it was not unnatural for me to hug him, or on rare occasions he would hug me, I felt happy that he was used to the contact between us, maybe this could work out. I had noticed that we were in front of the gate by the time I snapped back to reality and I also noticed that Slender was looking at me with an amused smirk, "Lost in thought?" "Oh uh, yeah. Sorry." He simply shrugged and I opened the gate with my one hand and closed it as we passed through, making sure to hook the chain around it and made sure it was secure. With a satisfied nod I turned on heel and walked up the gravel path alongside my protector, thinking up questions that I could throw at him that I have not yet asked, one being his age.

I was almost nervous to ask but finally curiosity triumphed over that feeling, "Hey Slender?" "Yes young one?" "How old are you." He chuckled a bit and looked to the side at me as we walked along the cracked road, the clouds covered the sky so it was dark enough out that I could actually look up back at him as well. "Fairly old." "But how old?" He sighed and turned forward again, "Why does it matter?" "I want to know." He said nothing and I thought I had irritated him so I was about to ask another question, but before I could he spoke up once more, "I am around 200 give or take." I felt my eyes widen in surprise and I mouthed out the number dumbly before replying back, "Holy shit. But how come you don't look really old?" Again he chuckled but this time it was more so from my reaction and the following question, "I do not age forever technically. The way I age is different from your and it is a bit slower, but I'd say that at about age 27 in human years that is when I reached full maturity." "I see, so your basically like, 27 forever." "In a manner of speaking I suppose." We were passing the shack now and I could see a line of dead in the back lumbering around in their mindless manner, I was glad we moved when we did.

"I have another few questions, is that alright?" He sighed in a teasing manner and acted as if it was a huge deal, "I suppose, if it will pacify your curiosity." "Do you have a favorite color?" "No, I have two. Red and Black...but lately I have also become very drawn to the color gold." I tried not to let his little comment get too me but I could feel the bit of heat on my cheeks, so I continued too distract myself. "What's your favorite animal?" "I do not have one, animals are pests ridden with other pests." I laughed at his negative answer and he looked at me questioningly, don't ask how I could tell. "I'm sorry, your answer was just so blunt I couldn't help but laugh." "Well then if my answer is so funny than tell me, what is your favorite animal?" After I had wiped the tears from my eyes I composed my self enough to answer clearly, "Cats. They're comforting and cute." If he had eyes I'm sure he would have rolled them at my matter of fact answer, I then shot off another question. "Do you have a favorite scent?" "Why are you asking me all these ridiculous questions young hunter? They are irrelevant" "Because I'm curious, but if you won't answer it I will. My favorite scent is sort of a mix between a foresty pine tree smell and something else I can't pinpoint. Weird." "So you enjoy the smell of the forest?" "Well yeah, the pine mixed with everything else smells so nice, that's what you smell like-" I had realized I made the slip after I had said it and I knew there was no way too take it back now, I felt my neck and face heat up from embarrassment and I said nothing as Slender said nothing as well.

Oh my god he probably thought I was some weird freak now, why did I have such a big mouth? It soon got to the point too where I was about to try and fix it but all of a sudden I saw something up ahead...it looked like a person. I felt Slender stop walking and he stiffened but wanted to check this out before he tried too kill anyone, "Hey, just wait on the sidelines while I check it out ok?" He seemed too grow a bit and I heard him growl, "No. You are not going up too that person alone-" "I can do it, I have my weapons. Just, please trust me...please." He didn't like the idea one bit but he didn't make a move so I knew he was going to let me check it out, I nodded to him and armed my pistol as I walked further up the road too get a closer look. It seemed too be a man...and he was trying to get into a small red beetle that was near the side of the road, but as soon as I got about 5 feet away he looked up and noticed me. He must have seen my pistol for he pulled out a weapon of his own and pointed it directly at me, "Woah woah, calm down. I was just seeing what was going on." He lowered the weapon and nodded, seeming to take my word for it at the moment and he continued to try and break into the car with a bit of difficulty.

"Need some help?" The man looked over too me, he seemed to be a bit older than me but no older than 25, and seemed to contemplate before nodding and moving over. I pulled a small flat head from my pocket and set to getting the door open, withing a minute or two I grinned in satisfaction as I heard an audible click and the door opened quietly. "Thank you ma'am." "It's not a problem, looking for anything specific?" He seemed hesitant to answer me and I smiled softly, "It's ok if you don't want too tell, I won't bite." He seemed to gain a bit more confident and nodded surely, "It's for my little brother, he needs some food and medicine. He's got a bit of sickness but no fever so it's nothing serious." Immediately I wanted to offer shelter but I knew Slender wouldn't approve of me being so naive and trusting, but then again it went against human nature to leave him and his brother like this. "Oh...well actually I have shelter, and supplies. You could bring him there for some medicine and food for the night. It's only my friend and I." He seemed surprised at the gesture but he wasn't stupid either, "I-thank you. I appreciate the help. But this is a warning, if one wrong move is made...I'll do anything to protect him." I gave a friendly smile and nodded as I grabbed my radio and called to Charlie, "Hey shorty, bring the car down Washington would you? I found someone with a little brother that needs some medicine and rest." "Are you sure?" "Yeah, it's all clear." I clicked the radio off and got a closer look at the man...he seemed so familiar.

The black hair and green eyes triggered something in my mind, a memory of someone who I used to know...and then it hit me like a ton of bricks. "John?" He scrunched up his brows in confusion and looked at me as if I was foreign, "How did you know my name?" But then he got a closer look at me as well and I could practically see the wheels turning, "Wait...Ella? Is it you?" "Oh my god!" I ran at him and I was engulfed in a warming hug, one I hadn't felt since the beginning of this mess. "I-I thought you had died...we found out about your family. I'm so sorry..." I pulled back and gave a sad smile, "It's alright, I miss them but I know it's better where they are, better than here." He nodded and we looked at each other for a moment before we both shared a laugh of relief, "Where's your family?" "We got separated a month back but Issac and I were together." I was about to ask another question but all of a sudden I heard the quiet rumble of a car coming down the road and as I turned around I saw Charlie waving too me, I waved back and she slowed to a stop beside us, eying John up warily. "So you ran for a ride?" "Yeah, Charlie this is one of my best friends John. I knew him before the world got fucked up and his brother needs medicine, and they both need a place for the night." She nodded and seemed to relax a bit as we both climbed in and John directed us to where his hideout was. As we pulled off I heard a dangerous voice in my head, "Be cautious, young hunter. I would hate to have to kill a friend of yours..."

OOoo new character, but I haven't decided if this will be a main or if he will just kinda be taken off at some point. Give reviews to let me know what ya think.