Unknown Purpose (A Marble Hornets Story) Part 2

Chapter 9: The Town

A/N: Listening to; "Leave Luanne", Featured in the 35MM: Musical Exhibition

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Third Person: P.O.V

They were two miles out of town, and Jay's heart was racing. He could see the town, growing in the distance. Somewhere in the streets was Jessica. He hadn't even seen her in years. His heart fluttered at the thought. 'I won't daily you again' he chanted in his mind. He was going to get Jessica out of this if it was the last thing he did. If it killed him.

Either he'd live, and be with Jessica and Brian

Or he'd die, and be with Tim and Alex.

We're pulling into town, he texted Brain.

Brain didn't respond, probably busy. Still, it made Jay's insides churn a bit.

"I want everyone ready," Xakk says, "If something goes down, we've got to be ready to fight. This is looking too easy, and if you haven't noticed, nothing's easy with Slenderman involved."

He looked back in the rearview mirror, and Jay followed his gaze to Josh. "You remember the plan everyone?" "If she's trapped," Vinny sighs, "Break in. If she's on the street, grab her and run." "And if she's being followed?" Vinny sighed like a child hearing the same lectures from his mother. "Take them out."

Josh speaks up, voice low, "Take them out. At all cost." "Correct," he nods, then looks to Noah, "How about you?" "Oh don't worry," He says, "If Lexx or Habit pop up, I'm running their a**es over." "And Jay?" "Stick with you." He says, feeling like a child. He didn't need to be watched constantly. Maybe he was the number one target, but he could handle himself.

Like the time Tim tackled him.

The time Tim took him down -even though he had a knife- and tied him up.

Or the Time he strolled up to Alex and was shot.

And all those times blacking out.

Including Yesterday.

They enter the small town. "Jay?" Xakk prompts. "She's smart," he says, "So she's not in the woods. Tim probably gave her a weapon too. Somewhere in the town, I think." "Good," He nods, "Everyone, keep watch."

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It pulled her.

It took her through the streets.

As much as she was afraid of running into the puppet man again, she threw out subtly. She jogged, right where her mind pulled her. Just like Patrick said.

As she jogs past a small grassy field, she spots a convenience store. That's where her mind pulls her. Every nerve telling her to go to it.

Alana was a mess, to say the least. Her body was sore of the abuse she'd been putting it through. Her mind fogged from a lack of sleep. Her clothes and hair were messy. She hadn't been focusing on them, only on her duty. She'd get Jessica, and she'd call Patrick. That's the plan. That's how it goes.

The door opened, and Jessica Locke stepped onto the sidewalk.

Alana glanced around, finding no signs of any threats. That didn't stop her from feeling watched. It's too late now, she thought, they can't do anything. Jessica will have the safety vest. I have one. We'll be safe.

"Jessica!"

She looks back, seemingly startled by Alana. "Umm, yes?" She asks, settling her feet apart, waiting as Alana approached. "I don't have time to explain everything," She starts quickly, not noticing the madness in her own voice, "But I'm with- we're getting together! Slenderman's after us, and we're all pulling together!"

"'We'?"

"Josh, Noah, Xakk, Jay, Vin-"

"Wait," Her eyes widened, "Jay Merrick?"

"He's the heart of the charge."

"Oh," She nods, "I think I need to leave-"

"What? No!" Alana stepped up, "Why?" "Jay's infected-" "You stupid b**** we all are!" She hissed, "Is it- Tim told you?" "Yeah," She nods, "Tim said he's dangerous-" "TIM'S DEAD!"

Jessica looked like she'd been slapped. "What?" "Tim's dead! Alex killed him. Jay came back, and he's normal again! Tim told him how to find you, and they're on the way!" She adds, "Slenderman's coming to kill you." "He can't," She shakes her head, "Not right now." "I know," She pulled the clock hands and waved them in her face, "I've got one too. But there's more than him! Trust me, Jessica. I've got a friend, he's gonna meet us, and we're gonna lay low until the gang shows. It's the only way."

She hesitates, grabbing her purse straps tight, silently mumbling "Jay Merrick". With a sigh, she looks around, "Alright. Where's your buddy?"

They stepped around to the side of the store, where Alana pulled the burn phone with shaky hands.

She found the number, and hit 'call'.

"Patrick?" She calls, "Patrick? Are you there?"

"Oh yeah," A voice snarls, "You've got company."

The girls wipe around, finding three figures;

Habit, Lexx, and Patrick.

Alana's mouth drops, her heart far ahead of it.

Jessica grabs her wrist, pulling her towards the empty parking lot. "LET'S GO!" She pleads, but Alana doesn't hear it, staring back at Patrick.

In front of them, cloaked figures appear, as if pulled from another reality.

Jessica stops.

They're trapped.

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