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Prologue: Learning Experience

"Back in 1346 a creature of darkness and a demonic entity both fell in love with a Human woman. She was Markless, a term used by Humanity since Soul Marks first appeared. Markless Humans are those who are not given another Soul to guard and care for, this caused many Marked Humans to shun or even kill the Markless. Despite being Markless she easily fell for the two evil beings and even managed to become pregnant with a child."

"But one day a group of Humans came to her home and burned it down, killing her and the newborn child in anger over a Markless having a baby. Her lovers were enraged and heart broken so much that they wiped out half of the land before being stopped by Satan and God. Satan wanted to gift them with Soul Mates, beings who share the same darkness and bloodlust as themselves. God wanted to punish them for their ruthless killings and curse them to forever walk alone on Earth and Below."

"Both males could only watch as God and Satan argued and spoke before seeming to come to an agreement. They would be given Soul Mates who fit them but God also said that themselves and their Soul Mates would be given a Humans Mark. The Human who has their Mark's will be forced to experience and have nightmares about all the people their Soul Mates kill." Our teacher ends her story and then looks at all of us gathered in the gym.

"Now you all have been gathered because today is the day you shall receive your Soul Mark's and since it's been manu years since the last Chosen so you will all be getting Mark checked today before you leave. Any questions?" She says calmly as she addresses us, nodding to our arms which are wrapped in linens. Some cloth sleeves were given to us at midnight on our 10th birthdays and we were told to wait to take them off until our 15th birthdays.

I raise my sleeve hand and wait until she nods to me and I swallow. "W-What will happen if we have the Mark's?" I ask, nervous and secretly hoping that it wouldn't be me. She smiles but it's forced and looks uncomfortable, replying with a vague sentence about parents and guardians being involved and officials from the government will talk to the Chosen. My nerves raced more and it took all my strength not to run from the gym then and there.

"What do their Mark's look like?" A guy next to me asks. "Ah a good question, well as you all know by now the Slashers aren't Human. Human Mark's are the first letters of their name and a symbol that represents something that is treasured by them. A Slasher's Mark is two symbols that represent themselves or their kill style. The Chosen will have six Mark's, each Mark will represent the different Slashers.

Valak has an upside down cross and a snake wrapping around it, Creeper has an ax with bat wings on either side of it, Pennywise has a balloon with a spider in the middle, Michael Myers has a jack-o-lantern with a knife stabbed into it, Jason Voorhees has a hockey mask with a machete behind it, and finally Ghostface is a camera with a knife in front of it." She explains calmly before looking at the clock and nodding. "Alright, you can remove your sleeves now." She says and immediately everyone rips them off and begins to look at their Mark and then look at everyone else's around them.

I hesitate and keep mine on, nervous and not willing to take the chance of being rejected. I don't have any friends and everyone kind of forgets I exist unless they're bored and need a punching bag. Been that way since my dad disappeared and left me with my Uncle on my mother's side. Uncle Henry is alright, just strict and a bit controlling sometimes but he is a FBI agent so I was expecting that. My mother died giving birth to my little brother when I was 3 and he passed away a year later due to an illness that couldn't be cured.

My dad left me on my 5th birthday and I have seen nor heard from him since then. I can't even say I miss him, I didn't get a chance to really know him. A sudden commotion routes me from my thoughts and its the sight of armed agents at the doors and exits, my uncle and another man in a suit, that make my heart plummet into the ground. They really are doing the Mark Checks, whether we want them or not. I stand slowly and make my way to my Uncle who has his serious face on. "Mr. Turner." I greet calmly, knowing better than to call him Uncle while he works.

He stares at me passively and nods in greeting before holding out his hand and a cloth wipe. "Remove your sleeve and hold out your arm, Ms. Ashes. This will be over quickly if you and everyone else cooperate." He says, making the last.part loud enough for others to hear and causing the students who were objecting to go quiet and get behind me in the growing line. I remove my sleeve and hold out my arm, not planning on looking until I hear a sharp intake of breath and a bunch of panicked and disbelieving whispers.

Looking down my blood runs cold and I gasp softly as I stare at six distinct Mark's going up my arm and stopping just at the inside of my elbow. I'm the Slashers Mate..Fuck. Was the last thought I had before fainting from the sharp and painful shock suddenly delivered to the back of my neck.

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Chapter 1: Life Changes

Opening my eyes slowly I see a gray ceiling above my head and the harsh glare of an LED light. Groaning softly I turn my head slowly and wince in pain before touching my neck, a small bandage covering what is most likely a burn mark from the taser. A blanket is draped over my body and I groan again as I sit up and stand. My shoes are gone as are my jewelry and accessories that I had put on earlier.

My jacket is also gone and so is my backpack. Looking around the room I realize I'm in a type of cell with four dark blue walls surrounding me, one single barred window barely big enough for one of my arms to slip through, a small desk crammed into the corner near the door, a bed against the other corner near the back with the window, and a small wall hiding from the doors sight that has a toilet and toilet paper holder. Going to the door I can't find a handle and only see a small window slot that is closed.

I bring my fist up and knock on it. "Hello? Hey let me out! You can't do this! I haven't done anything wrong!" I scream and wait, hoping someone is out there. Footsteps quickly come in my direction and I back away from the door, frowning as I try to figure out why the fuck I'm in a cell. There's a buzz and several clicks as the doors locks were disengaged before jt swings open and two armed guards, my Uncle, and a doctor are striding into the room. My Uncle hesitates before sighing and speaking.

"Megara, I need you to listen to me alright? This is important, do not say or do anything until I'm done explaining." He orders sternly and I glare a bit before leaning against the wall furthest from the door and nod, keeping my arms crossed but hands in full view. "I'm listening." I say shakily, starting to get scared as the guards aim their weapons at me with every move I make. The doctor nods to the guards who lower their weapons but have them at the ready.

"Alright, first off you're in the Valhaven Asylum just 10 miles outside of town. Your here only because of receiving the Slasher Marks and needing to be put on suicide watch. In our recorded history there have only been 3 Humans who were given to the Slashers as Soul Mates. The first was back in WW1, a man named Benjamin Kole who was a soldier for the US army during that time. His Soul Mates were only three of the Slashers Creeper, Valak, and Pennywise. He died during the war at age 20 after just 5 years with the Slashers. His Mates went postal to avenge him, actually aiding in the victory. The next was during 1975 to a woman named Ana Lane who became a serial killer and killed 16 people. She died due to cancer at age 45 after spending allegedly 20 years with her Mates which included both Michael and Jason."

"The last was a young woman named Daisy Becker in 1995 who was so distraught over being the Mate of the Slashers that she committed suicide in order to escape her fate, she never even met the Slashers. And now there's you, Megara. I'm sorry for my mens extreme action but we weren't sure how you would have responded to the Mark's and wanted to be safe in case you tried to kill yourself or worse, someone else. You see after the last two the US government decided for the safety of both the community and the person Chosen that they would be locked in a facility for six months up to one year for evaluations. We want to make sure your not going to kill yourself or cause harm to anyone in order to impress your Soul Mates."

Henry finishes speaking and I stare at him in stunned silence, his words echoing through my head as I process what this means for me. "So..So I'm being falsely imprisoned due to circumstances outside of my control and acts/actions done by individuals more than 20 plus years ago?" I ask calmly, keeping my face blank. The doctor, guards, and my Uncle all rear back in surprise at my question. Henry, my uncle whom I now no longer trust, clears his throat.

"Well umm you have shown some aggressive behaviors in the past and have a few suicidal tendacies. Even before the Marks I was considering getting you here, your therapist notes were also a factor." He says and then pales as I straighten. "Do you have proof of my "aggressive and suicida"l tendencies? Real proof and not based on my choice in music, media, and appearance." I ask and the doctor frowns at my Uncle before speaking.

"No..He does not, but the government still would like-" I raise a hand and interrupt. "So not only was I assaulted with potentially deadly force by Federal police but I'm also being held against my will in a facility for no reason other than the Mark's on my arms?" I ask and wait for an answer, when one doesn't appear I take a breath and begin walking forward. "I'm going to leave now and would like my personal belongings that I paid for with my own money returned to me. I refuse to be treated here in your facility and will not be staying here." I pause and wait for them to move out of my way.

Henry has turned purple in the face at my words but silently steps aside and lets me go. I walk forward and step out of the room, taking a calming breath before looking at the doctor. "May I have my belongings returned please?" The doctor is stunned but quickly snaps out of it and leads me down the hall and toward what I assume to be the entry area of the building. More guards are scattered around and there are nurses and patients in the halls as well. The doctor pulls out a card and swipes it at the door which swings open and lets me see the outside world through the double glass doors.

"Wait here and I will bring your belongings to you." He says calmly and leaves, going to a room marked simply as Storage. While waiting I sit in a chair meant for visitors and sigh, closing my eyes and winces as I lean my head back against the wall. "Megara? What are you doing here?" A familiar and very welcome voice asks. I smile and look up into the face of my favorite teacher, Danny Johnson. He teaches photography at my school and is the coolest teacher we have. He drives a motorcycle to school and often will say screw teaching and tell us stories about his time as a journalist using the pen name Jed Olsen.

Most famously known for his Ghostface pieces the stories are often about the victim and the families as well as how he got so much information. "HI Mr. Johnson, I'm just leaving actually. My Uncle had me put here against my will with no probable cause." I say and shrug, not caring how that paints Henry in a negative light. "What the fuck? That's messed up. I'm so sorry, do you need a ride home? Jace and I came to visit his dad so we have the car." He says and sits beside me, face concerned. Jace Johnson, Mr. Johnson's Soul Mate and husband, is the coach at our school and teaches ASL on the side since he lost his voice in an accident as a child.

I smile gratefully and nod, relaxing more. "I would really appreciate that, once home I can walk to the school and pick up my car if it's still there and then find a hotel for the night..I'm not comfortable staying with my Uncle after everything that happened." I say calmly, but my.voice wavers a bit on the last sentence as the events of the day hit me and cause me to look at my wrist. All this over six little Marks, seems like a nightmare. I sigh again and notice the doctor coming back with a plastic bin that holds my stuff inside it. "Your shoes are under your bag, have a good day." He says and leaves without another word.

Quickly putting on my shoes I notice Mr. Johnson staring at my Marked arm in shock before catching my eye and looking away. Grabbing my jacket and bag I stand up just in time to see Coach Jace walk over to us and wave in greeting. Dressed in normal clothes and wearing his usual charm necklace he signs out a question of why I'm here. I explain and he looks angry, frowning as my Uncle comes through the door and spots me. "Megara, we really need to talk." He starts.forward only to be stopped by Jace sepping between us with his arms crossed and back toward me.

"Actually she doesn't feel comfortable around you and as her teachers we will be taking her home and from there to our house where she can feel safe. Is that alright Megara?" Danny asks and I nod and step closer to him. "Yes, that's right. Uncle I'm moving out and will be doing the steps to be able to live without you or a guardian. Please don't come near me again or I will get a restraining order." I say calmly and then turn, leaving with Danny and Jace. "Thank you, Mr. Johnson, I appreciate what you did back there. Both of you." I say softly, genuinely happy to have run into them by chance.

"Oh it's our pleasure, now let's get you home and pack up then onward to the house." Danny says with a flare and presses the unlock button on his keys, the lights to a station wagon blinking twice to indicate where the car was. Smiling, I go and slide into the backseat with ease and buckle up. Jace gets in the passenger side and Danny gets behind the wheel. "So, you got the Slasher Mark's huh?" Danny asks as he starts the car and pulls away from the hospital.

Paling, I nod and swallow once before looking at my arm. "Yes…What do I do now? I mean I honestly thought my Mate would reject me and now..now I'm scared they will kill me!" I explain, trying to hide my fear and failing if the worried looks from Jace and Danny are anything to go by. "Now now, I've known the Slashers for a while and can say without a shadow of a doubt that you will not be rejected. Why would we reject our Mate?" He asks and I almost answer with sarcasm before thinking about what he said.

"Did..Did you just say, "our Mate"? As if you're a Slasher?" I ask, feeling my heart race more. Danny chuckles and smiles kindly at me in the rear view mirror. "We have been looking for you, Megara. We knew it would be a student, someone young and underage, so we all split into teams to see which school had our Mate. We knew you were in the area because Val could feel the tethers to your soul that connect you to us." He says calmly and keeps driving. Jace simply nods and smiles at me. "So..Which of my Mates are you guys?" I ask, nervous, belly twisting nervously.

Jace smiles and motions for my arm which I give to him and he gently touches the hockey mask and machete mark. "Jason Voorhees.." I say softly and he nods, smiling more. Danny chuckles and looks at the road. "Can you guess mine?" He asks and I hesitate before thinking, swallowing as I think back through everything. "You're not tall enough for Michael, not crazed enough for Pennywise, not dark enough for Valak, and not bulky enough for Creeper…Your Ghostface." I mutter softly which makes him chuckle and he smirks and winks at me before speaking. "Call me Ghostie."

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Chapter 2: Pack It Up

After we reach the town limits Danny drives toward the school and parks in front of my little PT cruiser. "Jace, my love, would you mind driving her car back to the house? I will go with her to get her stuff." Danny asks Jason who nods and climbs put of the car. I find my keys and hand them to him before removing my Uncles house key.

"Thank you, Jason, for helping me." I say calmly and smile a bit. Jason nods and signs "It's not a problem, you're our Mate." I nod and blush a bit before waving goodbye as he gets in my car. Danny drives us away and we sit in silence until we pull into the driveway of my Uncle's house. He isn't home yet and I sigh in relief as I hop out and make my way to the door.

Unlocking is right as Danny joins me we go in together and I lead him upstairs to my room. My room is small and simple with a few posters framed on the wall and a futon bed that turns into a couch. I don't have many possessions as I was planning on leaving soon after turning 18 and graduating school. I grab a duffle bag and begin to toss my clothes inside which consist of 4 pants, 8 shirts, 3 dresses, my underwear and bras, and two pairs of shoes.

Besides what I have on that's all I own clothes wise. Moving on I grab my jewelry box and place it in the bag also. "Do you have any boxes for your Xbox and monitor? I can pack those up for you as well as your posters." Danny says softly, smiling at me. I think for a moment then grab the box I was going to cut up for my Photography project due in two days and hand it to him.

"I can go buy another later for my project." I chuckle and he does as well as he takes the box and opens it, grabbing my pillows he arranges them inside the box and then grabs my sheets to wrap the monitor in. "Ah don't worry, I have extra at home for you." He replies and smiles more at me, causing me to blush as I finish packing my duffle and zipping it up.

"Thank you..Do you think the others will like me?" I blurt out before I can stop myself, freezing as I hear him chuckle again. "They're gonna love you, don't worry. Whatever those bullies tell you is bullshit. We won't reject you, we have been waiting for you for a long time Megara. Creeper especially is gonna cuddle the shit out of you once he meets you." He says calmly and smiles, gently touching my arm with the Mark's thumb grazing over his.

"Don't be afraid." He whispers softly, gray eyes staring into my blue. Blushing I calm down and nod, feeling warmth from his touch enter my heart. "Thank you." I choke out and he nods before returning to packing. We finish and he carries the box down the stairs with ease as I follow behind and leave my Uncle's house key on the table by the door.

Exiting after locking up behind me I go back to Danny's car and put my bag in the trunk next to the box. "Let's go home." Danny says and closes the trunk before we both get in the car and he drives away from my Uncles house and down the road toward the coast about twenty minutes outside of town.

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Chapter 3: Meet The Mates

I must have drifted to sleep because next thing I knew someone gently touched my shoulder. Opening my eyes I see Danny on the passenger side with the door open, he smiles softly and holds out a hand to me. "Jason and I moved your stuff into your new room while you slept, you looked exhausted so we thought it best to let you sleep a bit."

He says as I take his hand and get out of the car, wiping my.eyes with a yawn. "Thank you, I appreciate that." I say and smile before looking up at the house I will be calling home. It's an old farm house with a wrap-around porch and what looks to be two stories. Soft light comes from the windows and makes the whole place feel alive and welcoming. "Wow, this place is beautiful."

I tell him as we walk toward the steps to the porch. "Thank you, it was built by Creeper a few years ago after Michael and Jason joined them. The place has six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a basement, and an attic. We also own the twelve acres it sits on and have a large garden, horses, and a few farm animals. We don't like going into public unless it's to kill or to get basic supplies we can't make ourselves."

He explains as we climb the steps, smiling as he opens the door for me and motions me to go first. Swallowing my nerves I step inside and am greeted by Jason, fully masked and looking exactly as one would expect him to look. He waves and signs out. "Hey sleepy head, we made dinner to celebrate the big night. The others are in the living room waiting to meet you." I nod and take a breath, heart racing as I walk further into the house.

The door closing behind me makes me jump a bit and I hear voices speaking softly to my right. Turning I stand in full view of my remaining 4 Soul Mates. Pennywise was sitting on the couch legs bouncing with what I hope is excitement, Michael is standing in the far corner staring intently at the entryway where I stand, Valak is in a lavish black iron chair by the fireplace looking relaxed, and Creeper was pacing in front of the window before pausing as I come into view.

Taking a breath I introduce myself. "H-Hello umm I'm Megara Ashes and it's nice to meet you." My voice is small and shy, making me subtly wince at how weak I sound. Things go quiet before Penny leaps off the couch and pulls me into a hug. "HI! It's so nice to finally meet you! I'm Pennywise the dancing clown! But call me Penn." He says and gently sets me down, releasing me with a wide smile that almost splits his face. Michael comes over next as Penn steps aside and he tilts his head looking down at me silently.

With one hand he touches my cheek and nods before leaning down and resting his masked face against mine for a moment before pulling away and going into the kitchen. Smiling a bit at the affection I look up into the yellow eyes of Valak and the blue/green eyes of Creeper as both stand before me. "Hello Megara, we have been waiting for you." Valak says and leans in, kissing my head with a gentle touch.

Creeper nods and wraps his arms around me, holding me to his chest gently. I feel safe and for the first time since my parents death I feel loved and wanted. Tearing up I gently hug back and hear him growl happily, nuzzling my neck. A small flash goes off and Danny sighs dreamily behind us. "Aww I couldn't help it, this is such a wonderful and soft scene. After dinner we have a group photo?" He asks, eager and excited.

A dark chuckle echoes lightly as Valak pulls back and nods. "That works for me, if Megara is comfortable with that." He says and I smile, nodding as I pull away. Or try to, Creeper keeps his hold on me and cuddles me more, making me giggle a bit as I hadn't expected him to be so loving. "Told ya, cuddled to death." Danny jokes and walks off with Jason toward the kitchen.

Penny follows after kissing my cheek and laughs at my blush. Valak sighs and shakes his head with a fond smile, rubbing my back gently. "As I said, we have waited a while for you my Mate. After losing the last one before we could meet her we feared losing you as well." He says softly and Creeper tightens his hold on me a bit.

Nodding, I gently hug back and touch Valaks arm. "I promise, you won't lose me." I say and in my heart I know it's true, I won't leave them and they won't leave me.

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Chapter 4: 3 years Later

Sitting in that small, uncomfortable chair and listening to someone drone on and on and on was almost torture. It's hot as hell, the fabric of my robe is sticking to me, and the whole gym smells like cheap perfume and B.O. ; I'm going to snap, I swear it, this guy better be done soon. ; I say telepathically to my Mates who are all attending in their Human form.

; He will be done soon, then they call names and you line up. Good news is you'll be up first since they chose to do this alphabetically with last names. ; Ghostie says, also annoyed. ; Don't rush this my love, it's a big moment. You're graduating from High School to College and starting a new adventure to discover yourself as an adult. ; Valak says as well and I bite my lip before nodding, knowing he can see.

; True…I'm nervous though, we have three months to move and I don't even know if I'll be able to live in the house with you guys yet.; I think, nerves building up at the thought of living with someone in a dorm room. Due to having to hide my Marks so I don't get either kidnapped or killed for my affiliation with 6 known Slashers, many believe me Markless.

Treating me with pity or ignoring me completely seems to be the best outcome. The not so good outcome is when people bully me. If it goes too far my Mates intervene and that person is never seen again, just another casualty of a Slasher attack. Nothing tracks back to me officially and no one suspects a thing except for my Uncle and the FBI who stalks me constantly to see if I am going to do anything drastic.

Suddenly I hear a shift of everyone standing up so I follow and then smile as the principal finally gets to announcing our names and handing us our diplomas. He starts with the A's and when my name is called I walk toward the stage, parents and staff clapping and cheering as well as my Mates. Feelings of happiness and pride shoot through the Bond as I take my diploma, shake the principal's hand, and then turn to look at the crowd before getting off the stage and sitting back down.

It takes twenty minutes to finish the rest of the names and once done we all stand again and wait for our big moment. "Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the graduating class of Riverside High School! Congratulations graduates, you're free to go!" He says and we all cheer and toss our caps up into the air.

I laugh and watch my cap and tassels fly and mix with the other seniors for a moment before a loud bang goes off and suddenly a piercing pain hits my chest. Looking down slowly I see red slowly staining the blue gown making it turn purple, I'm numb at first and then I fall to my knees. That fall makes the pain in my chest appear and I gasp in agony before collapsing on the ground face first.

My vision swims and my hearing is clouded by the sound of my heart beating in my chest. I see blurs rushing by me and can faintly hear screaming, or what sounds like screaming. Darkness takes over my vision and before I can drift away I hear my Mates calling my name through the Bond. ; Guys…It hurts… ; Before all goes blank and numb.

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My heart stopped the moment the bang went off and I saw my Mate fall to the floor. Rage unlike anything I've ever felt flows through me for a second before a soft, pained voice calls to me through our Bond. ; Guys…It hurts… ; Then all is silent, her Bond with us weakening as every drop of blood spilling out of her body hits the ground.

Creeper acts first and sheds his disguise, going to her side and adding to the mass of panicking students and parents. He lifts her gently and flies off, breaking out of the gyms windows with ease as he flies away. ; Meet at Hospital! ; Valak says and then he and Penn are vanishing from view. Jason, Michael, and I all push our way through the crowd and head to Creeper's truck that is hidden behind some buildings nearby.

Putting on our normal attire once inside Michael begins to drive the truck and scare people out of the way. Everything is going so fast and all I can think about is Megara, laying dead on a slab, blue eyes clouded and empty, body cut open and revealing all her precious insides, and the numbness that comes when a Mate dies.

The numbness hasn't appeared so I hold onto that frail Bond between us and Megara as if I'm a kid with a kite string. ; I made it, they took her from me and said they will help her. Her pulse is weak but her Bond is strong, she is fighting for us. Keep giving her strength. ; Creeper says, worry and anger in his tone even mentally.

; I'm here as well, keeping Creeper and Penn calm. Her soul is flickering but steady, I'm watching for Reapers. ; Valak says, calm despite the mixed feelings from us all. Penn is scared, Creeper pissed, Valak calm, Michael worried, and Jason is sad. I'm in shock and still processing what the hell just happened. Someone shot our Mate, in daylight, in the chest. Someone wants our Mate dead. And soon someone will pay the price if she doesn't live.

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Hello everyone, sorry for the lack of updates. A family emergency has come up so I'm going to be busy until October 1st. Will make up for the lack of updates by dropping 3-5 Chapters for each story I'm working on. Thank you for your patience and I'm sorry again for doing this.

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Chapter 5: Waiting Game

"After 6 hour surgery on day one to remove the bullet fragments and fix any internal damage Ms. Ashes is in a Coma due to blood loss. After several tests it was discovered that she was 5 weeks pregnant, sadly her body miscarried due to the excessive blood loss and the stress it underwent during emergency surgery to save her life."

"Ms. Ashes will make a full recovery and have minimal, if any, physical therapy. I had the doctors remove the fetus and do D.N.A sampling to determine the father and it was confirmed to be Pennywise's. I'm truly sorry for your loss, I can't imagine what your going through. Either myself or a nurse will be back to check in on Ms. Ashes here in a hour or so, if you need us before then please just call."

Dr. Hannibal Lector says calm yet gentle as he gives them the news and leaves the room. Megara had just been placed in an I.C.U room and allowed three visitors at a time. Creeper, Valak, and Jason were the first three as Ghostface, Michael, and Pennywise had gone home to retrieve fresh clothes for everyone.

It's been two days since the shooting and Dr. Lector was called in due to Megara being a Slashers Mate to perform the surgery. Valak is in the corner, thinking and planning on how to tell Penn what they have learned. Jason holds Megara's hand and comforts her even if she is asleep. Creeper is sleeping lightly at the foot of her bed, arms resting on her legs as if they were home.

Valak watches and listens to her heart beating steadily on the screen, her soul strong and firmly Bound to them. He felt guilty for not noticing the little life inside her sooner and for the pain this will cause both Penn and Megara. Penn may devour children but he always talked about one of his own, always hoping a Mate would come along and give them all children to love and care for.

Megara loves kids and always said that she wanted a big family once done with College. Val sighs and walks over, gently touching her face as she sleeps. "I'm so sorry my Mate…I should have done more to protect you." He leans down and kisses her softly, before pulling away and moving to the door. A weak grip on his hand stops him and has him snapping his head back to look and he sees Megara eyes open, looking scared.

"D-Dreams…So bad…No Sleep.. Please.." She chokes out softly, causing Val to hold her hand. "Shhh they're just dreams my love, they can't harm you. I'm sorry you have to see our kills in such a way but I promise it will be easier." He comforts, kissing her hand, swallowing. "We feared losing you, this was too close." He admits and looks at Jason who is staring at her as if she was going to close her eyes again.

She looks around and nudges Creeper gently before holding Jason and Vals hands. "I'm sorry…I will..Be safer.." She says weakly. Creeper wakes and perks up, growling. "Mate, you're awake." He says and hugs her legs gently, glad to see her eyes open. She smiles a bit, nodding. "I am…How long have I been asleep?" She asks softly, leaning her head down on the pillow.

Valak clears his throat and kisses her hand before replying. "Just a few days, but long enough for them to perform a surgery which saved your life…However there is something else we must discuss." Megara tears up and nods. "The baby didn't make it, did it?" She asks, surprising Valak who nods slowly. "You knew?" Creeper asked, stunned and slightly upset.

She nods and sniffles, touching her belly softly. "Yes…I was going to surprise you guys after the ceremony…I had presents and everything, I-I didn't know who the father was so I was going to give you all a gift.." She begins to cry softly, causing Jason to hug her, avoiding her injured torso.

Valak swallows the tears and touches her cheek gently before speaking softly, being kind. "It was Penns…They ran a DNA test after..after removing the fetus." His heart breaks as she sobs harder, shaking and clinging onto Jason. Creeper hugs them as well and kisses her head, sniffling with her.

Valak closes his eyes and feels a familiar rage building inside him, one that craves bloodshed. Someone harmed his loved ones, again, and now someone will die.

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Chapter 6: Recovery & Talks

Two weeks later Megara's Mates had all been sent home to rest and get their frustrations out now that she was on the mend. Telling Penn about the loss of his child was the hardest thing in the world, so hard she couldn't do it. After waking Jason chose to leave and let the others know she is alright and awake.

Penn was confused when he came in and held up the present she had gotten for them and she broke down into sobs. Valak had gently come over to Penn as Creeper held her softly, trying to calm her before she pulled a stitch. Meanwhile Valak calmly explains to Penn what happened and what the present was for. His face had gone from confused, to shocked, to excited, and then to heartbroken in a matter of moments.

Going straight to Megara he pushes Creeper aside and hugs her tightly, kissing her head and murmuring apologies into her ear. Promising it was going to be alright and that this wasn't her fault, he swore to do better next time to protect her and any child inside her. Now she is in the hospital P.T room with Dr. Lector, working on her mobility.

Runa winces as she bends forward, panting slightly as she feels her womb shift. Immediately Dr. Lector is there, holding her hand and watching her critically. "Where do you feel pain or discomfort?" He asks, calm and polite. Megara swallows and straightens slowly, holding his hand tightly.

"I-In my womb, it shifted and a bit of discomfort in the gunshot wound." She replies, knowing better than to lie to the doctor. He nods and helps her to a chair, sitting her down and carefully checking her wound. "The stitches will need to come out soon, as for the shifting of the womb we can do a quick scan to ensure you don't have any issues there."

He says and Megara nods, wiping her eyes a bit, remembering her first ultrasound with her baby had also been her last. Dr. Lector hands her a handkerchief and smiles softly. "It's alright to mourn, Megara. No one will think less of you and there's no need to be strong. Anyone who says something rude, will be on the menu tonight at my home." He says kindly and she laughs a bit, smiling through her tears.

"I just…I just wish the others wouldn't mention trying again right now. Last week they all started planning for what their children will wear and it broke my heart more to know that won't happen for a while..." She confesses tearfully, taking a shaky breath. Lector listens carefully and nods, thinking of what he is going to tell her Mates.

"They are being quite careless it seems, your recovery isn't just a physical battle, it's a mental one. Would you like me to speak to them?" He offered and she looks up, nodding and sniffling. "W-Would you? I just…I can't do it. I tried and it felt like I was going to be sick." She says and hugs the doctor who hugs back and comforts her. "There there, don't worry. I will handle the imbeciles you have for Mates." He says calmly, softly, knowing she needed comfort more than anything else.

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Valak, Creeper, Penn, Ghostface, myself and Jason all sat gathered in Dr. Lectors office at the hospital as they were all told to go there, that the doctor had something to tell them. Michael huffs, annoyed, not wanting to leave their Mate alone for too long. He thinks of her often, especially now that she is in danger. His stalking became worse and anyone who even looks like a threat is killed on sight. Dr. Lector comes inside and shuts the door, locking it behind him, before sitting behind his desk.

"Thank you all for coming, I have five guards posted outside your Mates room and one posted inside with her." All seem to relax slightly and Valak speaks up for them all. "Thank you, Hannibal. We truly appreciate everything you have done. But I have to ask…Who sent you here? None of us called you and we hadn't announced her as our Mate to everyone yet." The doctor nods and leans back in his chair, calm.

"I'm happy to assist, Megara is a very nice and polite young lady. As for who sent me, it was at her Father's request upon hearing she was hurt. He has been watching her since she was given your Marks. But that is a conversation for another time, I called you all here to speak about Megara's recovery." He says and a few of us perks up, happy that she is recovering, but Michael and Valak remain on edge.

Waiting for the bad news to make itself known. "She is recovering very well physically, but mentally and emotionally she is hurting severely. She mentioned that a week ago you all discussed what clothing your future children will wear?" He says with a slight scold to his tone. Penn frowns, confused. "Yes…Just because we lost one doesn't mean we won't try again. And now we know it's possible, had she not been hurt the baby would be fine."

He says defensively and Creeper nods in agreement. Hannibal frowns at him and raises a brow. "And you think now is the time to discuss it? A week after she lost her baby, while wounded and afraid? I regret to inform you she is fighting to not break down into tears every second of every day. The loss of the baby is still raw, fresh for her and she isn't handling it well. Add on top of that is your nonchalant talk of more children."

Everyone stares, eyes wide, at Hannibal and Michael hates to admit it but he was right. Every time they said the word her eyes would cloud and become sad and she would get quiet. But once talked to she put on a mask of being alright, it never quite reached her eyes but it was enough to fool them. Michael felt like kicking himself for being so blind, he saw her sadness but said nothing.

Feeling worse he looks at Jason who is playing with his jacket nervously, Valaks face is set in a blank mask, Danny is shaking as he fight tears, Penn is fuming and growling at the doctor, and Creeper is staring out the window deep in thought. All of them made the mistake and now all of them will have to make it up to Megara. Hopefully she forgives them and they can speed up her recovery while also taking better care of her mental health.

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Chapter 7: Dorm Living

Megara carries her backpack and suitcase upstairs to her new Dorm room. Thankfully she fully recovered just in time for Move In Day at the University. Creeper, under the disguise as his Human self Jonah, helped carry her two boxes of personal items up the stairs. She was moving into Freshman Hall, a Dorm close to the main campus, and sharing a room with three others.

The Dorms work similar to apartments with three bedrooms that can fit two people each, one mini kitchen/living room combined, and two bathrooms with a toilet. There is a shower area on the bottom floor that is large enough to have twenty girls in it at once showering, it's also the storm shelter in case of tornados and with some squeezing can fit every girl in the Dorm.

Megara was slightly worried about sharing a room with so many girls as she wasn't the best at making friends. But her Mates assured her this was a new chance for her, college was nothing like high school and as long as she is herself she will have a ton of friends.

Her Mates still live in the House but now it has a small shack built for Megara to use as a portal to get home to them. They built a similar one near the campus in the woods and only they and Megara have a key that activates it. A few of them even work on campus in their Human disguises, which look almost as good as their normal selves.

Jason has returned to being Jace and now teaches sign language and is the football coach, Ghostie is Danny Johnson and once again a photography professor and small time journalist for the local paper, Valak goes by Professor Vincent and is a history professor and Latin instructor, Michael, now Mika, and Penn, now Peter, are in disguise as Campus security, and finally Creeper is in disguise as Jonah and the maintenance man.

For her safety she is to only say that Jonah is her Soul Mate and that's why he is so close to her and why he is helping her move in. Reaching the third floor, Megara sighs in relief and then looks at a paper with a key on it which says her room number. Walking down the hall she finds it and glances back at Jonah who nods in support. ; You got this my love, deep breath.;

He sends to her mentally and she nods, smiling before taking a breath and walking into the room. Inside were 5 other girls and 5 men, all carrying boxes, as the girls talked and chatted. "Oh hi there! You must be Megara Ashes right? Our final roomie!" A very excited, happy voice says and Megara smiles and nods. "Yes, I am. Nice to meet you. This is my Soul Mate, Jonah."

She says and introduces him, causing him to smile and nod his head in greeting. One of the men looks at him and then stares in shock. "Creeper? Holy shit, small world!" He cackles and Megara looks at Creeper in shock, but her Mate simply smiles and nods before replying. "Krueger, been sometime. I heard rumors you had a Human Mate as well."

The man, now named Krueger, smirks and nods, looking at the bright pink haired African American woman with fondness. "Yeah, she is mine. And you and the guys found yours." He looks at Megara and she waves, nervous, having only met her Slashers and Dr. Lecter. "Wait wait, your Mate is a Slasher too? Your the girl with 6!" Kruegers girl says excitedly and smiles.

"I'm Cleo and I'm Freddy Kruegers girl. My twin Tommi, the one with blue hair, is Vincent and Bo Sinclairs Mate." She introduces herself and a blue haired woman beside her. Another girl with brown hair and green eyes smiles before introducing herself. "I'm Sarah and this is Winnie, we are the Mates of Bubba Sawyer and Thomas Hewitt. The families combined a while back."

She explains with a southern accent while motioning to a quiet red haired girl, when the other girl gives a confused look before sighing softly. "My name is Balai and I am the Mate of Carrie." She says and crosses her arms, her accent Russian. Megara smiles and relaxes a bit, happy to not have to hide her Mates.

"I'm Megara and my Soul Mates are Creeper, Valak, Michael, Jason, Pennywise, and Ghostface." She says and watches as their jaws drop in shock and awe. "You're the Chosen? Holy shit how are you still alive?" Sarah asks and Megara laughs a bit before nodding. "Yes it seems so. I'm very happy with my Mates." She says and Creeper feels warmth build in his heart and flow through the Bond

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Hello everyone, I have both good and bad news. Good news is things are looking up for me and I have a job again! Bad news is I have to postpone this story and my many others, until January 2024. I'm so sorry for this but will make it up by posting 3 chapters when I come back.

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This work is discontinued due to the writer not being able to finish the story properly. I am so sorry.