Chapter Twentyseven

Katherine walked out of the building, book club done. She had been happy with the ending, and book club helped to take her mind off of what Roy and her had had to go through. They were both okay, but they had barely made it to the city alive. Since then, they had learned that the Old World Gods were surrounding all of the major cities in the area, and didn't seem to want anyone out of the walled areas. Katherine didn't like that.
Walking down the sidewalk, she jumped into the air when someone tapped her on the shoulder. Turning around, she groaned when she saw it was John. "That's the second time someone's done that. What do you want?"
"Nothing," he said, walking with his hands in his pockets. "Although, I must wonder how long you've been going to book club now."
At that, Katherine stopped and grabbed John by the hood of his jacket. "How the heck did you figure out about that?!?!", she whispered.
Slowly removing her hands from his neck he shrugged. "I was bored a few days ago, and I decided to go look for people I actual know. I have some sort of sixth sense that makes it easier for me to track everyone."
Katherine raised an eyebrow. "What kind of sixth sense?"
"Um... Well, sometimes I can tell how someone is feeling, and other times I even get images from their minds... So don't freak out, but I think it's a weak form of mind reading." He put up his arm before she could punch him, continuing. "I can't actually hear what you're thinking though. Besides, I'm pretty sure the other me has better powers than me."
"Okay, now you're really weirding me out. What other you?"
John seemed to hesitate for a second. "... Okay, here's the truth. Just a few nights ago, I figured out that I'm actually the alter ego for the real demon angel. When he was asleep, I might have kind of taken control of him. He's kind of evil though, and now he's trying to take control again. So, he's the real John, and apparently I'm some kind of weird side effect of him having some realistic dreams."
For a few minutes, all that Katherine could do was stare. Finally, she spoke. "So... You aren't real?"
This seemed to make John pass out. "No! I mean yes, but no!" He wiped his forehead. "Look, I know I'm real, it's just that... Well, I'm not the original owner of this specific demon angel form. Now, the original psychotic owner is coming back to get rid of me. He keeps messing with my head and erasing my memories, but I'm starting to not be effected by it as much. I'm not sure for how much longer though..."
To John's surprise, Katherine punched him in the shoulder. "Are you kidding me?!?! You've got his huge secret about you, and you're asking me about book club?!?!?!?!"
"Sorry," he said, rubbing his shoulder. "I just don't want people trying to murder me like the first time I woke up. Maybe, just maybe, I can control this guy. Please, just don't tell everyone. We've already got enough problems don't we?"
Katherine thought about protesting, but then sighed. "Okay, okay, I won't tell. Just fix this okay?" Not waiting for an answer, she pulled him with her across the sidewalk. "And for your information, I've been going to the book club since we got here. I've made lots of friends too. Oh there's one right now. Hey Jenifer, this is John!"
I tall girl with long black hair and green eyes walked up to them, waving hello. "Nice to meet you John. Are you into books too?"
John nodded. "Ya, but I usually read them at home. No offense to the people at the book club, but sometimes I feel like it would slow me down."
"Huh, I always thought you'd like the discussing part of book club," Katherine said.
"Well... Now that you mention it, I would like to talk for hours and hours about a single subject. Very well. I'm going to go sign up for the book club, and catch up to all of you tonight. Chow."
John walked off, waving goodbye. "He's a little strange guy," Jenifer said. "Not from around here?"
Katherine laughed at that. "Are you kidding? He's a demon-angel actually. Just woke up a little bit ago too."
"Really? I've heard that some demon angels were pretty nasty. Wait, that name sounds familiar too. Hmmm... I wonder......"
"What?"
Jenifer hesitated. "Well... If this is the John I'm thinking of, let's just say he's had a very... Colorful history."
"I'm sure it's just a coincidence. Tell me if he's who you think he is though. Gives me a real reason to beat him up, no matter how good he is."

A.N.

There you go. New character named Jenifer. Also, tell me what you think will happen next. That's all for now. BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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