IT: Chapter I - It Begins

Together

about a week later

Meg's Pov
Days had gone by and if I counted correctly it had been almost two weeks since the fight between Richie and Bill which lead to us, splitting up. Today however, Bev wanted to meet up with Bill and I to investigate more on how to kill that clown. Bill had his doubts too but I talked with him and it ended well. So, him and I had gotten ready and were about to leave when the phone rang.

,,I'll answer.",I told him, walking back into the kitchen where their telephone was. I picked it up and answered it.,,Hello? Meg Harrison speaking.",I said into the speaker.,,Hey, sis.",came from the other line. A smile made its way onto my face.,,Jessie! Hi. How are you?",I asked, leaning against the wall. Jessie was my older sister. She had already graduated because she was 8 years older than me.,,Good. Italy is great. Tom says hi by the way.",she told me. I laughed a little. Tom was her boyfriend from high school. He was nice and took her to Italy for their vacation.,,Say hi back for me. Why are you calling?",I inquired, looking at the clock. I shouldn't talk too long.,,I miss you. Is it so bad that I'm calling?",she replied.,,No, of course not! There's just a lot going on here. I thought something might've happened.",I told her honestly.,,I know. Mom and Dad told me. And you could say that something happened.",she said, knowing what I was talking about. Wait a minute... what?,,Tom and I are engaged!",Jessie squealed.,,Oh my... That's amazing! Congrats! I can't wait to see you again.",I meant and I was genuinely happy for her.,,This is a bad time, isnt'it?",she asked all of a sudden.,,What are you talking about?",I replied confused.,,Our conversation. It's weird. Not like we always talk. Is everything ok?",she explained and I sighed.,,Well, you could say that. Bill and I were going to meet up with our friends.",I told her.,,Ok, alright. We'll talk later, if that's ok.",Jessie suggested. I felt a little bad for hanging up on her so quickly.,,Of course. I'll call.",I promised.,,Do that. Love you.",she said and I replied:,,Love you. Bye", rather quickly before hanging up.After that, I ran outside and grabbed my bike.,,Who was that?",Bill asked, waiting for me to get going.,,Jessie. But it was nothing important.",I assured him. Bill only nodded and we both made our way to the meeting point.

Elsewhere

Lia's Pov
Josh had gone home two days ago and I was really happy. He was just a little piece of shit and way too annoying! I was in my room, writing a song while Henry was outside shooting at obstacles with our fathers gun. Belch and Victor were here as well. Did I realize anything that was going on? No, I was in my own world. Our father had been sitting in front of the TV for a while. He was probably asleep.

Anyways, I was finished after a few minutes and put my notebook away. My stomach was growling.,,I should probably eat something.",I thought, standing up. I quickly put on some shoes and slowly and quietly walked out of my room. Why? I didn't wanna wake my Dad if he was asleep. He hated that. So, as quietly as I possibly could, I headed downstairs. But I stopped midway on the staircase. I was watching the scene in front of me with furrowed brows. Henry was standing there with his knife in his hand as our father was sitting on the armchair, sleeping.

Suddenly, Henry held the knife to Dad's throat and slid it out. I couldn't see the blood but Dad opened his eyes almost immediately. He tried to make Henry let go or pull the knife out. Henry dd nothing but stand there. My breathing stopped, tears welled up in my eyes and I had to put a hand over my mouth to not scream. Without wasting any time, I got back upstairs into my room. I locked the door behind me and walked over to my window which I opened. Thank God for the tree which was there! Yes, I would climb out of the window to save myself from my brother. Did I know if he wanted to kill me too? No, but I didn't wanna risk it.,,Ok, you can do this.",I told myself and climbed out of the window and onto the tree. Henry seemed to still be in the house which was good.

Once I was on the ground, I grabbed my bike and cycled away as fast as I could. Tears were streaming down my face. I didn't know what just happened but it wasn't anything good.,,I have to hide... But where?",I asked myself and thought about only one person which was why I made my way to their house...

Back to Meg & Bill

Meg's Pov
Ok, quick little recap. Bev didn't show up which was why Bill and I went to her apartment. Guess what! Pennywise got her and killed her Dad. I was shocked to say the least. We had to find her and safe her before it would be too late. That was also why Bill and I split up. He would go and get Richie, Ben and Mike while I would call Eddie and get Stan and Lia. Hopefully, they would help us safe Beverly.

The first thing I did, was call Eddie. No, I was not back at Bill's house. I was still in Bev's house and used her telephone.,,C'mon, Eddie! Answer..",I mumbled and waited for a couple seconds.,,Hello?",Eddie answered. Finally! Thank God!,,Eddie, oh my gosh. We need you.",I told him, not letting him talk.,,It got Beverly. We need you, Eds! Please! Meet us at Neibolt.",I rattled down and waited for an answer.,,Ok.",he said, sighing before adding:,,I'll meet you there." I let out a relieved sigh and was so happy that he was in for this. We needed everyone. All of our friends. I hung up and ran out of the apartment. Once outside, I grabbed my bike and made my way to Stan's.,,Let's hope that he'll help.",I mumbled.

Bill's Pov
I had ran to the theater arcade as fast as I could. Richie had to be there and we needed him. Why? Bev was gone! It got her and only as a group we could safe her.

I found Richie playing Street Fighter.,,Richie.",I called, going over to him.,,What do you want? See that guy I'm hitting? I'm pretending it's you.",he asked, looking at me once . I was panting as I continued:,,I-i-it got Beverly." C'mon, Rich. We didn't have that much time.,,What are you talking about?",he replied, not looking at me.,,It, Richie. It got Beverly.",I told him. He stopped playing and looked at me.,,W-we need to get e-everyone t-together.",I stuttered as him and I left the arcade. We ran back to Beverly's apartment because my bike was still there.,,Ok, I'll get Ben and you get Mike.",Richie meant and I nodded. We couldn't waste anymore time now.,,W-we'll meet back at N-neibolt.",I said and saw him nodding. Then, we parted ways to get the others. 

Lia's Pov

I had been at Stan's for some time now. No, I didn't tell him what happened. I still didn't want to believe it. I couldn't believe it.,,You're sure that you don't wanna talk about ti?",he asked for the 100th time.,,Yes, Stan. I really don't wanna talk about it. I'm just glad that I'm here.",I assured him and looked at the door.

All of a sudden, we heard loud footsteps which were running up the stairs.,,Please, don't be him..",I hoped and sighed relieved when I saw Meg. She was panting and standing in the doorway. But something seemed off.,,Is everything alright?",I inquired, standing up. She shook her head.,,Good. You're both here, makes it easier. It got Beverly.",she said, her breathing still ragged. My eyes widened. WHAT?!,,Are you sure?",Stan said, sounding scared.,,Positive. Only we can safe her. Please...",Meg told us. I nodded to myself. That was it. It had to be stopped.,,Ok, let's go.",I replied, looking at her.,,Are you crazy? We barely survived the last time!",Stan exclaimed. I walked over to him and put my hands on his shoulder.,,We need to safe her. We are the only people who know what the fuck's going on in this town! Once a loser, always a loser, right?",I said, looking him in the eyes. Stan nodded slowly.,,Ok.",he breathed out. I turned around, looking at Meg who nodded at me. This was the signal. We ran out of Stan's house and got on our bikes. Then we made our way to Neibolt. This creepy fucking house....

Meg's Pov
On our way to Neibolt, we had met the others and were now cycling there together. I was hoping that Beverly was ok. We got there and got off of our bikes, letting them fall.,,Guys, spiks.",Bill informed us. Good, weapons. Bill tied a few of them on his backpack as I saw Eddie throwing away his fanny bag. That was new.

But a sudden shattering sound of glass, made us all look at Richie. Seriously? He couldn't even make a weapon out of something that simple? Idiot. And there was another thing. We didn't know that someone was watching us. If we would've known, it would've been a lot easier.,,Let's do this.",I mumbled as everyone was entering the house.

Unknown Pov
The losers had entered the Neibolt house to safe their friend. Rats were squeaking and it was as dusty and old as ever. Maybe even more than before. But there was one of them that didn't walk in right away.,,Stan?",Eddie asked, making everyone look at him.,,Stan, we all have to go.",Bill told him, understanding why he acted like this. Everyone was scared. No one knew what would happen.,,B-b-beverly was right. If we split up like last time, that clown will kill us one by one.",Bill added, stuttering. Stan looked like he was about to cry.,,But if we stick together, all of us, we'll win.",Lia spoke up, looking at the frightened boy.,,I promise.",Bill said. Stan walked in after that.

So, they continued. Walked through the house and into the basement. There it was. The well. It would lead them into the sewers, to Beverly.,,We can do this, together.",all of them thought, not knowing what was about to come...