David's P.O.V

"I'll go after him (Y/N), you stay here, and DON'T MOVE." I ordered with clear authority lacing my words. I can't let her get in the way, especially not while Jeff is having one of his hissy fits. He could snap at any moment and she would be the easiest target. He is very dangerous and can't be trusted.

I ran off, checking back once more to a still standing and tired (Y/N). I hope she will be ok. I looked forward again, trying to see through the thick mist and foliage of this dark forest, barely making out basic shapes of the trees as to try and avoid them.

"Jeff! JEEEFFF!" I belted out, trying to reach my voice through to the angry and childish individual. "Where are you?!... Stupid, this is pointless" I convinced myself, slowing my pace slightly till i came to a stop. Why am i trying to get him back? It would all be so easy if he just stayed lost forever, and i wouldn't have to hand over my darling (Y/N) to the likes of him, not like she would ever choose him anyways.

I sighed, scratched the back of my head and turned around. He will probably find a way back by himself anyways, hes had to for a while now seeing as how no one wants to entertain the idea of occupying his time while he goes on his killing sprees.

I tracked my steps in an attempt to find my way back to (Y/N). She must be terrified in this dark and gloomy forrest, especially with her potential killer on the loose. I hurriedly tried to make my way back, mumbling sour words to no one in particular whilst thinking of ways to get back at Jeff for taking my time away from the person i hold closest to my heart.

My mind fluttered when thoughts of (Y/N) made their way through the thick smog that plagued my corrupted brain. She doesn't even understand what she does to me... Does she?

The question stands though, how would she react when she found out exactly what is happening? I can't let her know... It would break her apart, piece by piece till there was nothing left but the shell of a girl who once knew how to vibrantly love with everything she possessed. It's going to kill her when she eventually figures out everything that's happened, it's just a shame she couldn't be a ditzy good for nothing, instead she's a smart girl which will ultimately be her downfall.

My shoulders slumped slightly, my legs felt heavy like lead as I progressed further back to where we had broken apart before, when Jeff decided to be childish yet again and put not only (Y/N) in danger, but himself and I aswell. Why does he always have to be like this?!

"Tsk- ARGH" I let a part of me take over for a split second, the part that wanted nothing more then the see the body of that pale, vile monster that has disguised itself as a human, disfigured beyond repair. Before I processed what my body had taken over to do, the tree in front of me splintered and cracked around my now reddening and pulsating fist. I sighed and forcefully retreated my hand back to its position by my side.

I need to focus on getting back, I can't let him cloud my judgment, I can't let it take over. Now... Which way was it again?

(Y/N)'s P.O.V

Oh no, we are dead... Seriously and utterly gone in every sense of the word. Minced meat would probably be more appropriate. The figure started to become more obvious, the shape of it long and slim, it's figure clad in a striking black suit.. Hang on... A second...

"Ben, isn't that-" Ben shushed me and composed himself, his cold hand still on my face from when he silenced me earlier.

"Alright, alright, what's with the theatrics Slender? Came to give us a fright?" He paused when the figure didn't respond and returned to standing at his previous position, eyeing off whatever creature was in front of us.

My legs turned to jelly and my heart thumped loudly and intensely in my chest, so much so that it started to hurt every ragged breath I let out. "Let go! I get it already! Jesus, you'd think I could run off and have SOME peace and quite without have to be dragged all the way back here- umph! H-hmph, Mm!" Loud and obvious protests radiated from the man, or rather, from the individual that was being forcefully handled by the being.

Goddamnit Jeff. All three of us let out a collected sigh, looking at each other as if to ask 'you were holding one in too huh?' Directing our attention towards the "figure" now known as Jeff and Slenderman.

"Child you must learn to compose yourself, it is your duty along with the rest of us to look after her regardless of what you think. My apologies (Y/N), Jeff doesn't know restraint and you may have been able to guess by this point. You understand that you must not be left alone, especially after what has... Happened"

How could I forget... I mentally made a note to try and never bring up the topic again, I mean, how could I after what happened? It's not right, it's just not... My dad can't have been whatever that was. It was vile, and seemed uncaring, toxicity leaked off it and poisoned everything around it like an oil spill in clean ocean water.

I shuddered inwardly and flopped to the ground, all energy I had drained from me and my eyes once again feeling that all too familiar burning sensation. You'd think I'd have cried out all my worth by this point. All the heartbreak I've felt in such a small timeframe came once again to a boiling point, my emotions overflowing like a cup under running water.

I don't want to be forced into handling this, it's all too sudden, all too painful..

The group that surrounded me fell quite, unsure of what to do in such a situation, thinking it was best for me to just let out my frustrations through the stream of tears that plagued my tired a dreary eyes. I was grateful for that, but it also felt oh so lonely, like all I had to comfort me were my wet, dirty hands and my thoughts.

After a few minutes of uncomfortable silence I forced myself to sit up properly, my legs crossed and the palms of my hands roughly rubbing at my red and puffy eyes. "*sniff* I think I'm.. D-*sniff*done" I tried hard to form some sort of sentence, looking up and a bunch of solemn faces, Slenderman being the exception, and Jeff? Well... It was Jeff.

My brother offered a hand which I accepted without hesitance, hoping to hold onto the last of my family, even if he turned out to be something or someone I thought I knew but really didn't, I wouldn't mind as long as I could told onto this shredded "family" in some attempt to keep the remaining pieces together.

I brushed my hair with my hands, regretting it when I remembered how dirty they were, but not being able to stop myself from trying to fix my messed up locks. I sniffed once again, trying to help unclog the blocked nostrils I now had from crying so hysterically moments ago.

I reached for my phone and securely held it in between my slightly trembling fingers, checking the time and battery. 5:26pm, 15% battery... Great! I looked up at Slenderman, then towards Jeff who still seemed to have a black tentacle like thingy shoved violently against his mouth as to restrict his voice from escaping and saying something stupid, again, his body drooping from underneath the tall figures armpit as he held him like a dead body with a single arm.

I decided against asking where Jeff had went and instead decided to strike up a very IMPORTANT conversation. "Where are we going?"

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What happens Next? Find out in chapter 22 Ok, but where's the wifi? (Part 2) :P

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Yeehaw at the hoedown my fellow amigos. It's been a while hah! I'd just like to say thanks if you are reading this, you've made it this far, you've put up with my non existent update schedule and are still reading, so for that, thanks!

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