Caught in Strings

Part 2

Jason's POV:
I lead Star to the well where everyone uses to get into and out of her world. "Wow sure looks deep" Star said with concern. I grabbed her waist and went down the hole. She wasn't scared of anything and I knew she could handle a short fall.

Once out of the other end we started walking to the slender mansion. "Wow I thought this place wasn't real! We always learned about it in history class but never would I think I would see it" She enthusiastically stated. I smiled and replied "Yes it is quite charming but this place is corrupt too. Everyone and everything is divided by two rulers. Zalgo and Slenderman. When I went crazy Slender found me alone in the woods and offered me to live in his place. When he told me to get you he said that Jeff should come but I said otherwise because I know how especially how he looks can scare others".

Once in the mansion I announced that we were back and was greeted by Masky and Hoodie. "Glad your back Jay! Who's the new kid?" Masky asked.

Stars POV:

"I'm Star! Nice to meet you two!" I introduced. "Wow this the person you told us you liked so much?" Hoodie asked curiously. I blushed hard and a familiar voice spoke "hey guys Just wanted to....Star!". I stared at the person with a blank face and once I remembered I covered my mouth in shock. It was Jeff but not like I used to know. His skin was like a layer of freshly laid down snow and had no eyelids because the sockets were all black. His mouth was ripped from the corners to his cheeks. Not to mention that his hair looks like the night sky.

"You look like you've seen a ghost!" Jeff said, "Well it's just that I haven't seen you since you dropped out. What happened?" I asked. "Long story short the bullies and I fought, poured bleach on me and burned me badly! That same night I went crazy and burnt my eyelids and cut my mouth and killed my parents and almost killed Liu but he went out on a spree. Anyway, boss man wants you in his office I'll take ya" he replied.

I said bye to everyone and walked alongside Jeff down the long hallway. The mansion was really pretty especially with the 11th century gothic style. Finally he knocked and opened the door for me and when I took a few steps in he closed the door behind me.

"Ah Star heard a lot about you"

"How much have you heard?"

"Just enough to ask Jason to bring you here. Now take a seat".

I took a seat in front of his desk and he poured me a cup of my favorite tea, honey citrus lemon tea.

"My favorite Tea let me guess Jason told you?"

"Yes but let's get to the point. I want you here because Jason told me of your strengths as a person. For example you took Brazilian Jujitsu for ten years?"

"Yes got a double black belt the highest in the class"

"More than perfect. And since you know many of my proxies this position will be a perfect place for you. Now I do have the ability to give you powers and a weapon along with a new name the question is are you ready?"

"Yes sir!"

"Perfect"

That's when he told me to stand in the middle of the room and sit. I did as I was told and waited as he walked behind me. All of a sudden I felt strange and a sudden burst of energy flowed through me. I could almost feel my sanity draining out and a new insanity coursing through me.

It was over and I could barely get up but Slender helped me by offering one of his tentacles as a crutch and helped me to the nearest mirror. I almost fell in shock and tried to fight what was becoming of me. "Dear child don't fight it embrace it!" Slender encouraged.

I did and holy shit it feels so good! "From this day on you shall be named Stardust the merciless!" Slender exclaimed.

"Now get some rest child we got some training ahead tomorrow".

"Yes master".