Wednesday

Chapter 7: Ghosts of the Past

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The students of Nevermore marched to the cemetery, all of them wearing purple cloaks. Three large mechanical sculptures were pulled into the cemetery as well, and Principal Dort stood on a raised platform and addressed the students.

"Tonight, we remember those Outcasts who have gone before us. The famous, the infamous, and those whose shadow only loomed large in the hearts of their loved ones."

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Outside the cemetery gate, Ajax, Bianca, Kent, Enid, Bruno, Wednesday and (Y/n) watched the ceremony, looking for any sign of Tyler.

"What if he's a no-show?" Enid wondered.

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Principal Dort gestured to the three mechanical sculptures. "We honor the Cyclops, the Yeti, and the Minotaur, and all the Outcasts tribes that no longer walk the earth. May their memory, be a blessing. And may their absence be the bitter taste that reminds us to always stay vigilant."

Thing stood up high on one of the poles that was decorated with a banner, and noticed a figure weaving through the crowd. He turned to the group and gave a thumbs up.

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"He's here." Wednesday confirmed. "Stick to the plan. I need Tyler to transform into a Hyde. No improvising."

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As Tyler scanned the crowd, he felt something hit the side of his head. He looked up and saw Thing standing on the pole, pointing in a certain direction.

He followed Thing's direction and his eyes landed on (Y/n) who was staring directly at him.

A smirk began to crawl into his face as he watched her turn and run further into the cemetery, immediately chasing after her.

(Y/n) ran past the grave stones and inside a large stone crypt. Tyler followed her inside and paused when he saw (Y/n) holding a sword, pointing it at him.

He looked around the crypt. "Where's Wednesday? I know he's never far away from you."

Bianca, Kent, Enid, Bruno and Ajax came out of their hiding places, holding swords of their own.

Tyler laughed. "Mmm...swords are cute. But they're no match for a Hyde."

(Y/n) shrugged. "I don't know, I stabbed an undead pilgrim with one of these. Seemed to hurt him."

Tyler narrowed his eyes at her before looking to Enid. "Too bad the moon isn't full tonight." He took a couple steps forward, but started to breathe heavily and shake.

"What's wrong, Tyler?" (Y/n) asked.

"You're looking a little rough." Ajax mocked.

"Is it because you killed your master?"

"Shut up!"

"You don't have much time left, do you?"

"Stop!" Tyler bellowed, beginning to transform.