The Beginning of the End

Striders Don't Cry, Leaders Don't Fail.

(Drawing is by me)

Karkat woke up, beside Dave who was supposed to be there . It took awhile to register what was going on, but he finally remembered. No room was prepared for Karkat, so he had to share a bed with Dave. Of course, platonically. Yea, platonically. He looked over, Dave wasn't there. Maybe he got up already. No big deal, Karkat just hoped he was ok. Groggily, Karkat got up from his bed and into the washroom, looking into the mirror. He had no toiletry items, so he decided to use Dave's comb. Not like he'd notice. But he wasn't about to use Dave's tooth brush, ew. Karkat groomed the wild black hair on his head, and threw on his typical clothes. Black turtle neck with the standard 69 symbol of cancer he wore and grey jeans. Seeing no use in staying in this secluded room, Karkat walked to the exit and opened the door, walking out. The hallways were bustling with busy, devoted followers and people were being taught The Sufferer's ways by other experienced trolls, one of which Karkat recognized, it was Kanaya. Makes sense. Kanaya was logical and would look like the type to share information. She'd be a great teacher or therapist. Karkat waved, Kanaya turned her head and nodded briefly before returning back to the trolls. Karkat wondered were Dave was, and how he was doing. Probably at the bar downing some Whiskey or something as a replacement for pain killers. So Karkat decided to go to the bar, and saw Terezi chatting with Dave. He looked pretty beat up, but he wouldn't show it. Terezi had a few cuts here and there, and Karkat was pleased the two got out alive. It was a courageous act, but a bravado never did anyone any good. Dave looked like he put up a wall of some sort, like he was the one who would most likely be the one putting up the most bravado's. Not that Karkat was one to talk. He decided to walk up to the two beat up 19 and 20 year olds and sat down beside them.

"Hey, asses." Karkat said, rudely.

"Hey Karkat." Replied Dave, drinking Whiskey just as Karkat had predicted.

"Heyyyy Karkles." Terezi waved, "how was your sleep? I heard you had to share a bed with Dave."

"Don't think I fucking enjoyed it, Terezi. That boy snores like a moose choking on thousands of berries."

"Nah man, my snoring is the most blissful thing to ever happen, I sound like a relaxing flute." Dave said.

"What ever you say, douche ass." Karkat sighed.

"Sooo Karkat," Terezi began, "We know nothing about you, mind enlightening us?"

"Fine, I was almost fucking killed the end." Karkat spat.

"That's the basics, Karkat. Did you have a family?" Terezi inquired.

"Do you have a family?" Karkat asked.

"Don't avoid the question." Terezi sighed.

"Don't avoid my question." Karkat hissed.

"Fine." Terezi crossed her arms, and Dave watched, amused with the two.

"You two sound like the best fucking couple." Dave gave a thumbs up.

"Shut it, douche bag."

"Yea, what the crab said!"

"What the crab said- shut the fuck up "Tree!" Karkat hissed.

"Nah." She chirped.

"Yea crab, calm down." Dave joined in the taunting. Karkat sighed.

"Will you all shut up?"

"No." The two said at the same time.
Times were peaceful, Karkat enjoyed it. He hoped it would last forever.

"Is there anything today?" Asked Karkat, "y'know, so I'm not fucking told last second!" He yelled.

"Actually, there is. We're planning to lead an attack on the high bloods, we just need to train more and come up with a more fluid plan." Terezi said.