The Entity

Transition

"Sure, sure. Uhh... as much as I would like it otherwise I came to talk with you because of some... serious business.", Nicole began.

"Oh?", Yuki wondered in surprise.

"This is... really tough to explain but to put it short: Elmore is in grave danger.", is what Nicole eventually settled on.

Yuki's eyes widened at hearing that as her fists clenched.

"By what?", she asked.

"Like I said, it's really hard to explain. It's something supernatural that we can't really see so far but we know it's coming. The only chance we have at stopping it is recruiting everyone who can help us fight it and hope that our numbers and combined strength will be enough. It already... it already took my daughter from me.", Nicole said while looking down as tears were forming in her eyes.

"The small one? Anais-chan? She's... dead?", Yuki asked in shock.

Nicole didn't even want to answer that and just nodded in confirmation.

"Oh my gosh.", Yuki called out why moving over to Nicole to hug her.

"I know this all probably doesn't sound very convincing-"

"I'll help you.", Yuki interrupted her.

"Wha-really? Just like that?", Nicole asked, not having expected her to agree this quickly.

"Of course. I may not understand much of it, but I've already seen it. This town is... different from any other place I've ever been in. And if it's this bad and you need me, I'm there for you, sister. In any way you'll need me."

"Thanks, Yuki. T-That means a lot.", Nicole replied, hugging her back.

"So what can I do? Find more people to join? Already fight back somehow?" Yuki wondered.

"Just...be ready when we need you. Me, my family and some friends are already recruiting everyone there is right now and we don't know when it will start yet.", Nicole explained, thinking it's probably better if those who know the full story are asking around in case there are further questions.

"Alright. Anything else I can do for you regarding...your daughter?", Yuki asked sympathetically.

"No, it's okay. I should go back home and give everyone notice that you said yes. Preparing this whole thing is a pretty good distraction from everything else that's happening right now. Besides, I also need to help Richard to get through this."

"Oh yeah, that too. Not to mention your sons. This must be absolutely crushing for them.", Yuki concluded.

"Yeeeeah, but we're getting through this together.", Nicole answered, deciding not to go into details of how it happened in the first place for now.

"Alright, just know that I'll be here if you need me. I will also talk my husband into giving you some time off so you can properly grieve and prepare for everything.", Yuki added.

"Thanks, sister. I really appreciate it. I'm lucky to have you.", Nicole said while leaning back from the hug and walking towards the door again while waving her goodbye as Yuki did the same.

"Good luck, Nicole."

"Thanks and don't worry. We won't lose this fight."

...

Meanwhile in the Watterson residence, Richard was just walking down the stairs when he saw Gumball sitting on the kitchen table.

"Oh, hey son. I didn't even hear you coming back.", Richard said.