What We Seek

Part 1

Before the story starts, I have a few things I want to put out there. This is rated M for sexual activity, profanity, and serious subject matter. However, this story isn't about that kind of thing overall. All the Losers are adults because this story starts during the final battle in the story the newer movies tell. Everything that happened in those two movies, with minor alterations, are what I used to figure out characters and relationships. This is mostly about Richie and Eddie, but I felt that Ben and Bev, as well as Bill and Mike, were good pairings, so they may or may not be mentioned too. With that out of the way, please leave helpful reviews and enjoy!

~DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN IT OR IT'S CHARACTERS!~

Chapter One

"Yippee ki-yay motherfu-"

Light. Pain. Suffering. Death. Fear. Where is this? Stanley? Why are you here if you're...oh fuck, man, am I...dead too? It's beyond my mind's reach? I miss you man, so please come back with me! Wait! I'm free! It's Eddie...thank goodness. Eds, you did amazing. You hit the deadlights to save me and how It's....EDDIE NO!

I saw my only love thrown off the spiked tentacle of It in bitter retaliation for the attack Eddie had used to save my life. I went to run to him as pure hatred and heartbreak melted into my heart.

THIS ISN'T REAL! IT'S A GAZEBO LIKE EDDIE WOULD SAY! IT'S BULLSHIT!

But then I was suddenly back in the cavern and Eddie was right there over top of me, talking just like he had been moments earlier.

"Richie! Richie, wake up! I think I killed It! Yeah, I thi..."

"EDDIE FUCKING MOVE! NOW!"

I scrambled up onto my feet and dragged him with me towards the outcove his body had landed in. He was completely shocked but then It's claw crashed down inches from us. He turned to face me with a look of pure shock.

"Richie, how did you know?! Did you see It moving?"

'Beyond my mind's reach.'

"Yeah...Eddie, damn it man, you've got to be more careful! It is stronger than It seems! Either way, you totally saved me there from the deadlights, so thanks."

"Did you say, "It's stronger than It seems," because you gave me an idea! GUYS, OVER HERE!"
I watched in utter confusion as I tried to comprehend what I had literally just done.

Is this real or is it another thing? Did I actually manage to save Eddie? How can I know if this is real...shit, what could only Eddie say that It wouldn't know?

I heard the hasty running of the other Losers as they drew near, but I quickly wanted to test Eddie to see if I was back from the lights or if this was another simulated possibility. I leaned in towards Eddie and grabbed his shoulder in an attempt to get his attention.

"Hey Eds, I think I'm about to throw up again..."

"Damn! Do it in the other direction, man. Also, quickly, because we don't have time for you to be sick, and I think I've got an idea on how to actually kill It."

It doesn't mind vomit but Eds sure does. I think this is real, so I've got to make sure we both live this time. I hope his idea is good...or It might get him again.

The others reached the outcove at about the same time, Ben and Bev both coated in dirt and blood and Bill soaking wet. Mike came in last and rushed them further along as Pennywise had removed Itself from the spike Eddie's attack had caused it to fall on.

"COME OUT AND PLAY, LOSERS! IT'S NO FUN AND NO FAIR WHEN YOU HIDE!"
After reaching a safe distance from It's crab-like pincers, Eddie started talking.