TJ Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Miss Appear Ep.19 "Every Angle" Katherine's Narration: “They say that depression makes you see everything in a negative light. I disagree. It makes you see things for what they are. It makes you take off the fucking rose-tinted glasses and look around and see the world as it really is- cruel, harsh and unfair. It makes you see people in their true colours- stupid, shallow and self-absorbed. All that ridiculous optimism, all that carpe diem and life-is-what-you-make-of-it. Words, just empty words in an attempt to give meaning to an existence that is both doomed and futile.” Katherine's Apartment Katherine and Analise entered Katherine's apartment. "I have to get back to work, my lunch break is going to be over soon." Katherine said. "You have time. Besides, we need to talk about this in private." Analise said. "You mean, Shadow?" Katherine got straight to the point. "Why do you think he's back?" Analise asked. "It started a few days ago. I've been seeing things that aren't there." Katherine told her. "Like what?" Analise asked. "The first time it happened, it was late at night, and after I got home from handling that Patricia Barnes case. I was walking towards my apartment door when I heard June." Katherine started. "June? June Morley? Your friend that Shadow murdered, correct?" Analise asked. "Yes. I saw her, clear as day. She started saying that her death was my fault, and that I didn't save her." Katherine said. "That's hard." Analise stated. "The next time, I saw my sister bleeding out in my bed. She was dead,...then she wasn't." Katherine explained. "Have you considered that maybe this isn't Shadow's doing? I mean, these incidents have both taken place at the dead of night, when you're burnt out from a stressful day." Analise tried to reason. "You're saying this is my mind playing tricks on me?" Katherine asked. "Maybe you're suffering from some kind of PTSD. I mean, you've already been battling Depression." Analise stated. "It's not my stupid Depression! Okay?" Katherine rolled her eyes, turning around. "Hey, hey, I'm sorry." Analise said, rubbing her back. Katherine turned around to her. "But look, you and Johnny watched Billy die.How could he be back?" Analise questioned. "I don't know, but I certainly know who I need to see about this." Katherine said. -------- Vivian's Home Vivian heard a knock at her door. Opening it, she saw Commissioner Garrett Detweiler. "Hello, who might you be?" Vivian asked. Two members of Vivian's security force stood behind her. "Good, you have your protection in play. Not that they're adequate. "Excuse me, just who do you think you are?" Vivian asked. "I believe he's the new commissioner, Ms. Coyne." a servant whispered from behind. "I am Garret Detweiler. The new commissioner for the BBPD." Detweiler established. "Oh." Vivian remarked. "May I come in?" Detweiler asked. "Whatever." Vivian said, letting him in. Vivian led Detweiler into her living room. "Do you want a drink?" Vivian asked, pouring herself wine. "No, not on the job." Detweiler said. "So this isn't a social call?" Vivian teased. "Ms. Coyne, I'm here to inform you that I'm opening a case in regards to the two attempts on your life. The one at the rally, and there was another last night at a restaurant. Someone's attempting to murder you, and that deserves looking into." Detweiler stated. "Yeah, it certainly does. Any ideas on who is trying to have me murdered? Cause I have one." Vivian stated. "I'd be open to suggestions." Detweiler stated. "Martin Rogers is my opposing candidate in this Mayoral Election. What better way to clean up the competition than literally get rid of it." Vivian implied. "You think Rogers attempted to have you killed so he could take the Mayorship?" Detweiler asked. Vivian sipped her wine. "What else makes sense?" Vivian questioned. "I'm gonna have two of my detectives question you about a few things later on today. Just so we can have all available information, in order to protect you and solve this case." Detweiler informed her. "And Martin Rogers?" Vivian asked. "We'll look at every angle." Detweiler said, leaving. Vivian sipped her glass, deviously. ------ Marilyn's Home Marilyn and Molly enter their home. "You were pretty quiet in the car. How was summer camp, today?" Marilyn asked her daughter. "Fine. I guess." Molly said, sitting sadly on the couch. "You seem pretty down." Marilyn said, sitting next to her. "I'm just.. worried about Katherine." Molly said. "I know she was supposed to drop you off at your summer classes this morning, but I think she just has a lot on her plate." Marilyn said. "She totally freaked out last night. It was like she was seeing stuff." Molly said. "Look, Molly, I have something I need to tell you." Marilyn said, changing the subject. "I knew it! You have something on your mind too. That's why you were quiet in the car as well." Molly said. "Baby, I got laid off today." Marilyn confessed. "From your job? But mom, ever since you got that job, things had been going great for us. What are you gonna do?" Molly asked. "I'm gonna figure it out, okay? Looking for a new job won't be easy, but I have some savings that I can dip into in the meantime." Marilyn explained. "Are you sure everything's going to be fine?" Molly asked. "I'm positive, sweetheart." Marilyn said, hugging her daughter. ------ Bikini Bottom Police Department Katherine and Det. Garcia were called into the commissioner's office. "Ms. Cross, Mr. Garcia. I'm glad you two are here." Detweiler said. "We're about to get off in an hour, so let's make this quick." Katherine said. "Hold your seahorses, Ms. Cross. I call the shots around here. I'm assigning the two of you to a new case. "Which one?" Katherine asked. "Vivian Coyne." Detweiler revealed. "I didn't realize a case was being opened for Ms. Coyne." Garcia said. "She was nearly killed twice in one week. I'm sure you can realize how important it is to open a case to protect our mayoral candidate." Detweiler said. "Why the two of us?" Katherine asked, curious. "Your last case - the Patricia Barnes study, was botched..big time. I need to know who I can trust." Detweiler stated. "So assigning us to this case is nothing but a way for you to keep eyes on the two of us? Test us?" Katherine asked. "Now you're getting it, Ms. Cross." Detweiler smiled. Katherine rolled her eyes. "I want you and Garcia to go over to Ms. Coyne's place. Ask her a few questions. Get to the bottom of this." Detweiler ordered. "Alrigh, sir." Garcia said. Both of the detectives exited the room. Garcia pulled Katherine into a corner. "Hey!" Katherine said. "Shhh." Garcia put his finger over his lips. "What are you doing?" Katherine asked, as Garcia held her pinned to the wall. "I don't know how information leaked on the Barnes case, but I think we both know that it was you who was behind it." Garcia said, intensly. "What do you want?" Katherine asked, angrily. "For you not to jeopardize this new case we're on. I see any further signs of you being a dirty cop, I'll end you. Right then and there." Garcia said, getting emotional. Katherine's heart started pounding. "I have a family at home. I can't lose this job." Garcia said, letting go of her. "Don't worry, you won't." Katherine said, rolling her eyes. Both of them left the precinct. ------- Rogers' Household Analise arrived home. "Dad! Dad!" Analise called out, as she made her way to the kitchen. Analise's father, Martin Rogers, came down the stairs. "Hey, I got you some coffee and donuts. I thought you could use it. Mom said you're working on that speech for your next rally." Analise said, proud of her father. "Yes, my darling. It's gonna be my best yet, I think." Martin said. Both of them pulled up a chair at the table. "You look worried." Analise said. "Vivian Coyne, my opposing candidate, was almost killed again last night." Martin said. "I know. Everyone's kinda freaked out about it online." Analise said. "This is bad for me." Martin spoke. "Why?" Analise asked. "People are going to think I did it." Martin shook his head. "Oh, dad, come on, you would never order a hit on someone's life." Analise reasoned. "You know that. Other people are going to talk. People who don't know me personally, or people who are Vivian supporters." Martin said. "You have great ideals for this city. No one's gonna think you're some homicidal monster." Analise said, rubbing her dad's arm. "Did I ever tell you how much I love you?" Martin asked. "Only every single day." Analise laughed. Both of them began to eat. ------ Vivian's Home Vivian's security detail let Katherine and Garcia into Vivian's personal office. "Oh, when Detweiler said he was sending in detectives to question me, I didn't realize one of them would be you, Katherine." Vivian said, with a smile. "You two know each other?" Garcia asked. "Hardly." Katherine stated. "Anyway, Ms. Coyne, can you walk us through what happened to you at that resturant last night?" Garcia asked, taking out a notepad. "I was sitting for lunch with my former campaign manager, who is now dead." Vivian teared. "Continue." Katherine said, not buying her tears. "We were sitting across from a table with a window. I suppose the shooter had a clear shot of me. Whoever it was took the shoot. Donnie Lornes ended up dead, but I survived." Vivian explained. "You also survived the attempt at the rally last week." Katherine said. "Yes, yes I did." Vivian said. "Who could be trying to kill you? Or have you killed?" Garcia asked. "You're the detectives." Vivian said. "Do you have any enemies?" Garcia asked. "I have an ex-husband, if that counts." Vivian joked. "Hey, any angle helps." Garcia said. "My opposing candidate would probably be very happy if I were out of the picture." Vivian stated. "Doesn't mean he'd want you dead." Katherine said. "Every angle, right?" Vivian asked. "Right." Katherine said. "Sorry about my partner, she's new." Garcia said. "Okay, ya know what, how about you sleep on it, Ms. Coyne?" Katherine suggested. "Cool. Maybe I'll be able to dream up a list of people who want me dead. Not cryptic at all." Vivian said, sarcastically. "We'll check back in with you." Garcia said. Garcia began to leave. "Katherine?" Garcia asked. "I'm coming. Just give me a minute. I'm gonna leave a little contact info with Ms. Coyne." Katherine lied. "Alright, I'll wait in the car." Garcia said, leaving. "Why do you really want to be alone with me?" Vivian asked, curiously. "Billy." Katherine said. "Billy? Your cousin is dead." Vivian said. "Or is he? Auntie." Katherine said, in an accusatory tone. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Vivian asked. "I've been seeing stuff that isn't there, lately." Katherine said. "Didn't your mother tell me you've been having some mental health issues? I seem to remember something like that." Vivian said. "My mental health isn't making me see things! BILLY is. He's alive, isn't he? I don't know how you did it, but you brought him back to life." Katherine accused. "Billy was BURIED! Me and George had him buried! You know that! Honestly, why do you only see the worst in me?" Vivian asked. "The worst is all you show me." Katherine stated. "Oh, like when I helped you stop Billy and Winters? Or when I took the heat from the cops about the explosion at George's house last year? Or when I created the 'Miss Appear' identity for you, by telling the reporters that this amazing hero rescued me and George from Shadow?" Vivian blew up. Katherine looked upset. "Or how about the fact that I've kept your secret identity a secret." Vivian said. "I appreciate you not exposing me, Vivian. And I appreciate the fact that you helped me and Johnny with Shadow last year. But let's not forget that this was all after you helped your mentally ill son continue to commit horrible atrocities!" Katherine clapped back. "I was NOT his co-conspirator." Vivian claimed. "NO! You were HIS ENABLER. He was killing people, and you knew, and said NOTHING. All to advance your own agenda. That's what makes you a horrible person, and that's the reason I only see the worst in you." Katherine told her. "Okay, fair. But believe me when I say this. I have no knowledge of my son returning from the dead. As far as I know, he IS dead and buried." Vivian said. Katherine got the sense that she was telling the truth. "I believe that you believe he's gone." Katherine said, turning her back. "Katherine, if he was alive and wanted you dead, he would of done it all ready. He's not back." Vivian said, emotionally. Katherine walked out. ------- Dr. Helen Swatson's Office "I'm glad you're here. You only have a couple of sessions left. You've come so far." Helen said. "I know. But lately, I wonder if I'm backsliding." Katherine said. "What's going on?" Helen asked. "I've been seeing things, but I think it's not related to my mental health." Katherine told her. "What is it related to?" Helen asked. "Shadow." Katherine said. "He's dead, if I remember correctly." Helen said. "Maybe not. He could be using his powers to make me see things. Drive me crazy, ya know?" Katherine suggested. "Has he ever been capable of making you see hallucinations before? I mean, in your past encounters with him." Helen asked. "No.., but that doesn't mean much." Katherine said. "You're right, but maybe consider that the trauma of what he put you through could be resurfacing." Helen said. "How?" Katherine asked. "Have you been acting as 'Miss Appear' lately?" Helen asked, in a whisper. "Once.." Katherine admitted. "Katherine, you know I recommended that you leave the superhero-ing alone until you're done healing, mentally." Helen said. "I know, I know, but I just put back on the costume once to help in this domestic violence case. I was trying to do the right thing. That same night is when I started seeing things that weren't there. Like my friend, June." Katherine revealed. "It could be that assuming the 'Miss Appear' life, even for a moment, could of triggered you. Putting your mind back to a time that was tied to much trauma. You were almost killed during your encounters with Shadow, after all." Helen suggested. "Maybe, but it still feels like there's something else." Katherine said. "Hmm.." Helen thought. "..And uh, thanks, for continuing to keep my secret identity a secret." Katherine told her. "Doctor-Patient confidentiality." Helen smiled. ------- Marilyn's Home Vivian arrived at Marilyn's place. "Hey, come in. What brings you by?" Marilyn asked. "Your daughter. She stopped by my place today." Vivian stated. "Really?" Marilyn asked. "She's one of the detectives taking my case." Vivian revealed. "I'm sensing there's something else." Marilyn said. "There is. She also seems to think Billy might be alive." Vivian revealed. "What? Both of you watched him die. He was also buried. Why would she think this?" Marilyn asked. "She's been having hallucinations, and she's blaming them on my dead son." Vivian stated. From the back, Molly was eavesdropping. "Ya know, there was an incident last night that I thought was suspicious, but I didn't pay it any further mind." Marilyn said. "You need to look after that child. She's falling off the wagon." Vivian stated. "My daughter has been managing her mental health just fine." Marilyn stated. "Is that why she's been seeing things that aren't there?" Vivian asked, sarcastically. "I don't know what's going on, but I know she'll be fine." Marilyn said. "How's your son, Michael? Is he still in that mental facility?" Vivian asked. "Yes, he is." Marilyn said, looking odd. "Two children with mental health issues. I feel for you." Vivian said. "Yeah, like your son was some beacon of perfect mental health. He was a deranged serial killer." Marilyn said, angrily. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you mad. What's going on?" Vivian asked. "I got laid off from my secretary position. Paid good money." Marilyn said, frustrated. "Come work with me, than." Vivian offered. "Doing what?" Marilyn asked, raising a brow. "I need a new campaign manager. My old one died the other night." Vivian informed her. "Vivian, I'm sorry. But wow, another attempt on your life? I really hope the BBPD can get to the bottom of it." Marilyn said. "Me too. It'll take some time, surely. Now, will you accept my offer?" Vivian asked. "I will. I'll give this a go. I'll be your campaign manager." Marilyn accepted. "The Cross sisters, partners in crime again. Nothing is gonna be stronger." Vivian said, hugging Marilyn. ------ Katherine's Apartment Katherine arrived home from her therapy session. She sat on her couch, as she checked over her mail. "Another letter from Winters." Katherine said, sighing. Katherine almost ripped it up, but strangely decided not to. "Hmm.." Katherine said, opening it. "Dear Katherine, I know how I have hurt you, and I may be writing this millionth letter in vain (once again). But I have the answers you'll seek in due time. - Winters." "What?" Katherine thought. Tossing her mail on the floor, Katherine laid back on her couch. Throwing her hand over her head, she heard someone's voice. "Katherine!" the voice said. Opening her eyes, it was June, standing before her. "June!" Katherine said, shooting up. "I'm dead, and it's your fault." June said. "June, not again. Please." Katherine said, nearing tears. June pulled out a gun. "JUNE! Don't DO THIS!" Katherine yelled. "If I can't have a life, neither can you!" June said, pulling the trigger. "NO!" Katherine said, waking up. "What the hell?" Katherine said, lifting up off the couch. "A dream... just a dream." Katherine said. Looking across the room, she saw that her front door was open. "No, someone was here!" Katherine said, running out the door. Katherine looked all around in the hallway, but saw no one. "Oh God...Oh God...Oh God." Katherine said, breathing in and out. Walking back into the apartment, Katherine picked up the letter from Winters. "I'm coming to see you, you son of a bitch." Katherine said, angrily. TO.BE.CONTINUED. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Miss Appear Ep.20 "Oh Shit" Katherine's Narration: “Before the state of stress or depression, comes some frequent negative interpretations of one's experiences.” Katherine's Apartment Katherine heard a knock on her door. Opening it, she saw her younger sister standing before her. "Molly? Did mom drop you off?" Katherine asked, confused. "Mom thinks I went over my friend, Sara's house. I didn't want her to know that I was coming here to have a very important talk with you." Molly said, walking in. Katherine shut her door. "Okay, Molly, Bikini Bottom can be a dangerous place. While I'm glad you're here in the morning instead of the dead of night, like last time, just be more careful in the future." Katherine lectured her. "I am super mature and responsible for my age." Molly said. "I know. Now what is so important that you walked all the way over here to discuss?" Katherine asked. "I overhead mom and aunt Vivian talking a few nights ago." Molly started. "About what?" Katherine asked. "You." Molly answered. "What about me?" Katherine questioned, getting tense. "You're having hallucinations." Molly blurted out. "Wow. I guess I shouldn't of put it past Vivian to go running her mouth to mom about this." Katherine said. "Don't blame aunt Vivian. She's worried about you. We all are." Molly insisted. "I love you, Molls, but I have somewhere to be in about an hour. I can't discuss this right now." Katherine said. "I get it. You think I'm to childish too have this conversation." Molly accused her. "No, no, that's not it. You, my dear, are a very good listener. And you're an amazing sister." Katherine said, hugging her. "But?" Molly asked. "But, I really need to be heading out soon. How about I drive you to get a krabby patty? I'll drop you off back home, and then I'll get to where I need to go." Katherine suggested. "Where are you going? ...If you don't mind me asking." Molly asked. "..I'm overdue for a long chat with an old friend." Katherine said. -------- Marilyn's Home Marilyn and Vivian are seen discussing Vivian's campaign. "Alright, today you have the rally to attend. The one I scheduled at the Krusty Krab." Marilyn told her sister. "Right, right, right. It was nice of Eugene Krabs to let us use his venue." Vivian stated. "Money talks. And the heart of this city is certainly the Krusty Krab. It was the perfect place for me to pick for your rally." Marilyn said. "You're turning out to be a fine campaign manager. I'm glad you've joined me on my trail, sis." Vivian said, flashing a smile. "It's weird. We were apart for so many years, but now I'm your campaign manager." Marilyn said, nearly in tears. "Those years I spent away... they were hard. I thought I would be happy assuming a new identity, a new life, and a husband. I wasn't." Vivian said, in deep thought. "I am so sorry about the abuse you suffered at George's hands." Marilyn expressed. "It wasn't just that. It was everything. I felt like a fake the entire time I spent being Vivian Coyne. Being on this campaign trail? It's the first time I've felt honest to myself. For the first time I truly want to be the best version of myself possible." Vivian said, shedding tears. Marilyn hugged her. "I should go and get ready for this rally." Vivian said, gathering her coat and purse. "Yeah, I'll see you there." Marilyn said, smiling. After Vivian left, Marilyn's daughters came a few minutes later. Marilyn opened her door. "Molly, I thought you were with Sara." Marilyn asked, looking at her furiously. "I'm sorry, mom." Molly said. "She kind of went to come see me. I was gonna take her to the Krusty Krab for a bite, but there's something going on there." Katherine said. "Vivian's having a rally there today. So they're just setting up and getting the security detail in order." Marilyn told her. "Oh okay, well I should be going now." Katherine said, stepping out. Marilyn stepped out onto the porch. "Katherine, wait." Marilyn said. "I know, I know. You've been calling and texting. I've just been a little stressed." Katherine said, nodding. "Hallucinations?" Marilyn asked. "Molly told me that you knew." Katherine said. "I'm worried. Maybe it's your mental health." Marilyn suggested. "No, mom. It's Billy. He's alive, and he's playing mind games with me." Katherine told her. "What would be his endgame, Katherine? Why wouldn't he just come and kill you already? It can't be him." Marilyn tried to reason with her. "I'm going to see Winters at the Bikini Bottom Prison." Katherine blurted out. "Why would you put yourself through that?" Marilyn asked. "He has answers. I know it." Katherine said. "I can't stop you from heading down this path, can I?" Marilyn stated. "I have to figure this out." Katherine said. "Good luck, honey." Marilyn said, still wary. Katherine took off. ------ George Coyne's Home, New Coral Vivian visited the new home of her ex-husband, who had moved to New Coral following his termination as the Mayor of Bikini Bottom. Vivian shuddered as she rung the doorbell. George answered, dressed in a nicely pressed suit. "Well, don't you look good." Vivian said. George was shocked. "You always know how to make a surprise visit." George said. "May I come in?" Vivian asked. George stepped aside as she entered. "Why are you here?" George asked. "Most people would offer a girl a drink before getting to questions." Vivian said, stepping into his living room. "You always did love your gigantic flat screens." Vivian said, looking around. "Vivian, I have a brunch to attend." George said. "A lady?" Vivian questioned. "I moved on. So should you." George said. "I can't do that. Not without closure. That's why I'm here." Vivian stated. "Closure?" George asked. "After Billy died, you told the world the truth. How you allowed for a group of men to experiment on our son. How you covered up your involvement for years." Vivian stated. "I told the truth. Then, I was let go from my mayoral position." George said. "I thought that afterwards, we would discuss all of it. Where we went wrong, and how. But you left." Vivian said. "Why would I stay in Bikini Bottom, Viv? Lord knows my approval ratings were down the drain after the truth came out." George told her. "You left me to mourn alone. After the destruction you set in motion. Starting with your past abuse of me and Billy." Vivian spoke. George went speechless. -------- Bikini Bottom Prison, Visiting Room Two prison guards brought Dudley Winters into the visiting room, handcuffing him to the table. The room was dimly lit. The mood was frosty. Katherine looked at Winters with disgust. "We'll be right outside, Ms. Cross. Knock on the door when you're ready to come out." a guard said. "Thank you." Katherine said, as the guards exited into the hallway. "You finally came. I was starting to lose hope." Winters said. Katherine folded her arms and leaned back. "I can't tell you what it means to me that you came to see me at last." Winters said, looking at her intensly. "I think we both know I didn't come for you. That wouldn't happen in a million years. I came for me. My answers." Katherine made clear. "You're still so mad." Winters said, looking in her eyes. "You worked with a serial killer to orchestrate the murders of dozens of metafish. Simply for being who they were. You're a monster." Katherine said. "I know that deep down, you don't believe that. You know the man I am." Winters stated. "I knew the man you pretended to be. But that was all a smokescreen. Behind my back, you had hate for others like me. Then you started to actively help a psycho slaughter them." Katherine said, using an angry tone. "I lost my way. But I wasn't wrong. People with your abilities can either be gods or devils - and sometimes, they chose the latter. How would you react to knowing that someone could kill you with ease if they wanted to? And that there was nothing you could do to protect yourself from them?" Winters asked. "You're forgetting that Shadow was such a person like that to me." Katherine said. "Yeah, but you could match his power. As for people like me. There's nothing I could ever dream to do to stop you from potentially choking the life out of me right now with your telekinesis." Winters stressed. "I'm not Shadow." Katherine said. "All it takes is one really, really bad day." Winters suggested. "You shut your mouth. I'm not here to drag the past back out of the closet. I'm here because of the letter you sent me. You have answers that I need, don't you?" Katherine asked. "How have you been lately?" Winters asked. Katherine sighed and rolled her eyes. "No, I mean... have you been seeing things?" Winters asked. "How did you know?" Katherine asked "I figured it would only be a matter of time." Winters said. "Until what? Until Shadow came back?" Katherine questioned. "There are some forces you can't fight against, child." Winters said. "Winters, ANSWER ME. Is he back from the dead?" Katherine asked again. Winters leaned forward. "..Get me out of here. Do that, and I'll tell you all you need to know." Winters whispered. "I'm not breaking your sorry ass out of prison." Katherine whispered back, angrily. "Then you won't get your answers." Winters said. "Yes I do." Katherine said. In that moment, Katherine choked Winters by using a telekinetic grip on his neck. "TELL ME WHAT I WANT TO KNOW." Katherine yelled. The guards tried to enter the room. Katherine used her other hand to blast a telekinetic force at the door, effectively keeping the guards from entering. Winters' skin turned pale as he struggled to breath. "TELL MEEEEE!" Katherine screamed, beginning to cry. Winters continued to suffocate from the choke grip. Katherine suddenly had a flashback to the time Shadow attacked her at former Mayor George Coyne's home. "Your days of interfering with me are over." Shadow mumbled, violently. Katherine felt as Shadow attempted to suck her life force with his dark energy. "AHHHHHHHH." Katherine screamed in agony. At once, Katherine let go of her telekinetic grip on Winters. Winters' head banged on the table, as he began to cough violently. "I can't do it. I can't become him." Katherine spoke aloud to herself. Katherine also let go of her hold on the door. The prison guards stormed in. "ARE YOU ALRIGHT?" one man asked her. "I'm fine." Katherine said. "I..started..yelling at her, and she tried to leave, but the door was jammed." Winters covered, still coughing. "This one is a piece of work. You guys better handle him," Katherine said, racing out of the room. ------- George Coyne's Home, New Coral "You're obviously here to keep yelling at me about the abuse I dealt to you and Billy. I admit to it, okay? That's what you must want to hear, isn't it?" George questioned. Vivian kept her composure. "I was a bad man back then. I was wrong. I was abusive." George said. Vivian nodded. "I forgive you. Because, if I don't, I will be consumed by hate and rage. I'm done having that in my heart." Vivian said. "I appreciate your forgiveness. We can't change the past, but maybe we can move forward. Both of us, and define our experiences, and who we will choose to be in the future." George expressed. "You're right." Vivian said. "I hear you're running for mayor in Bikini Bottom. I wish you the best." George said. "Thank you." Vivian said, beginning to leave. "Vivian.." George said. Vivian turned around. "Right the wrongs our family enacted on Bikini Bottom. Be our tool of redemption." George told her. "I will." Vivian said, leaving out. As Vivian left, George got a phone call. "I'm sorry that I'm running late, sweetheart. I ran into... someone I used to know." George answered. Outside, while getting into her car, Vivian got a call from Marilyn. "-Yello.." Vivian answered. "Where the hell are you? The rally has started and the people are getting antsy." Marilyn asked. "I'm sorry. I drove out to New Coral. I'll be back in Bikini Bottom soon." Vivian stated. "What the hell was in New Coral, Vivian?" Marilyn asked. "Closure." Vivian said, hanging up. ------- Rogers' Household Katherine arrived at Analise's home. Her father, Martin, answered the door. "Oh, Mr. Rogers, how are you? Is Analise around?" Katherine asked. "She ran a few errands for me relating to my campaign." Martin told her. "Oh." Katherine said, disappointed. "Why don't you come in. I'm sure she'll be back soon." Martin offered. "Thank you." Katherine said, entering. "You have a beautiful home." Katherine said, looking at walls, which were decorated with beautiful art pieces. "Thank you. I have a jaw dropping sculpture in my living room, made by Squilliam Fancy himself." Martin said, leading her to it. "It's so captivating." Katherine said, admiring it. The sculpture was of a mermaid, who appeared to be sleeping. The finer details were wonderfully crafted. Everything from the pattern of her tail, to the design of her seemingly flowing hair. "I make sure it stays in good condition. In this house, I take care of the things I love. Like my daughter." Martin spoke. "Analise is an amazing woman. You've done so well raising her." Katherine complimented. "I know that, but even the most well raised children make mistakes." Martin said. "Nah, not Analise. She's a perfectionist." Katherine said, laughing. "Her choice of company is what I'm referring to." Martin said, side eyeing Katherine. "Excuse me?" Katherine asked. "Last year, my daughter was chased out of her own home by a psycho serial killer. She was so bothered by the experience that she ended up moving back here instead of her own place." Martin said. "What does that have to do with me?" Katherine asked. "I know who you are, Katherine Cross." Martin said. Katherine's heart froze. "You're the niece of Vivian Coyne." Martin spoke. "That's a detail I keep private. I'm surprised that Analise told you." Katherine said. "My daughter talks to me about you a lot. She thinks I support the idea of you and her becoming closer. I never had the heart to tell her that I don't." Martin revealed. "Because I'm Vivian's niece?" Katherine asked. "Vivian's son was a serial killer. He had the devil in him, and from what I know... so does Vivian and her ex husband. Awful, awful people. That type of stuff runs in the family." Martin suggested. "Me and Vivian aren't family by any stretch of the imagination!" Katherine yelled. "You can deny your relationships. Hell, you can even erase them. But you can't erase blood. You can't deny your true nature." Martin said, approaching Katherine more closely. Katherine clenched her fists, and her powers began to shake the room slightly. Suddenly, the two heard the front door. Analise had arrived. "Dad, I finished with - " Analise paused, upon seeing Katherine. "Your friend came to see you." Martin said, exiting the room. "..Hey, Kathy." Analise said, sensing a weird vibe. "Hey, I needed to see you." Katherine said, on edge. "Everything alright? You and my dad looked a little weird when I came in." Analise said. "He thinks I'm bad for you. And maybe he's right." Katherine said, nearing tears. "WHAT? How could he think that?" Analise asked. "I am related to Vivian Coyne - and Shadow. Not exactly a grand family tree." Katherine said, shaking her head. "Katherine, you are NOTHING like Shadow." Analise made clear, grabbing on her arms. "What if I am." Katherine said. "Why would you think that?" Analise asked. "I went to see Winters today at the prison." Katherine told her. "To get answers?" Analise asked. "Yes. He was vague. Unwilling to talk unless I busted him out of prison. That's when I.." Katherine started. "What? What did you do?" Analise asked. "...I used my powers to restrict his breathing. I choked him, Analise! How is that not like Shadow?" Katherine cried. "Because you didn't kill him. You're standing here right now, so obviously that means you didn't do it." Analise said. "I stopped, yeah. But it bothers me that I got to a point where I was able to consider murder an option." Katherine stressed. Analise hugged her. "You have the kindest heart that I've ever known. You saved my life without even really knowing me. You put your life on the line to save others like us." Analise spoke. As they stopped hugging, Analise looked into her eyes. "You are a hero." Analise said, going in for a kiss. Katherine backed up. "I can't do this." Katherine said. "You're not a danger to me." Analise said. "As long as Shadow is out there, I am." Katherine said. "So lets prove once and for all that he's not out there." Analise said. "What do you mean?" Katherine asked. "We're going to his grave site. I'm gonna show you that he is dead and gone." Analise said. ------- Bikini Bottom Cemetery Katherine and Analise arrived at the Bikini Bottom Cemetery. "I feel weird walking into a cemetery." Analise said. "Me too. Especially knowing I could of been here last year." Katherine said. "Where is his grave?" Analise asked, as they continued walking. "I don't quite remember, but I feel like it was around this area over here." Katherine said, pointing. "When this is over, you're gonna feel so much better, I promise." Analise said. "Yeah, yeah, we'll see." Katherine said. "Katherine, look.." Analise said. The girls spotted a grave that was dug up. They both ran up to it. "What does the gravestone read?" Analise asked. "Billy Elvin Coyne. It's his." Katherine said, looking angry. "The casket is still down there." Analise said. Katherine used her telekinesis to levitate her and Analise down by the casket. "Whoa." Analise said, hitting the ground. "Sorry, that was a rough landing." Katherine said, turning her eyes to the casket. "Open it.." Analise said. Katherine could feel herself trembling. "Okay.." Katherine said. Katherine opened the casket. The casket appeared to be completely empty. "Oh shit." Katherine uttered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TJ Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Miss Appear Ep.21 "Killer M" Katherine's Narration: “I didn't want to wake up. I was having a much better time asleep. And that's really sad. It was almost like a reverse nightmare, like when you wake up from a nightmare you're so relieved. I woke up into a nightmare.” Katherine's Apartment Katherine and Analise arrive at Katherine's place. "I KNEW IT. I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!" Katherine said, breathing heavy. "Katherine, calm down." Analise said, trying to comfort her. "No! I can't, because Shadow is out there. We JUST got our proof." Katherine shouted, in fear. "There could be another explanation for why his body wasn't in the casket.." Analise tried to explain. "How much longer are you and everyone else gonna deny this?!? His grave was dug out, his casket - empty. Somehow, he's back." Katherine stated. "Do you think Vivian had something to do with it?" Analise asked. "She seemed genuine when I asked her. Although, I wouldn't put anything past that witch." Katherine said. "Well... what's the plan? If Billy is truly back, he's up to no good again." Analise said. "That's the thing. Billy isn't showing his cards. He's been causing me to see things... but, I'm not sure what his endgame is. Why not just come and try to kill me again?" Katherine asked. "He's smart. He knows he can't beat you." Analise said. "I doubt he thinks that. He must be setting up something huge." Katherine pondered. "Maybe it's time to being Johnny in on this." Analise suggested. "No, I'm not getting him involved. I barely want you involved!" Katherine stressed. "But, Johnny was a huge help last year." Analise said. "He also took a bullet, trying to help me." Katherine remembered. "He would care that you're in trouble again." Analise said. "I can't, Analise. Besides, he's recovering from drug addiction in a rehab facility. I don't think he even gets out for another week." Katherine explained. "Fine. No Johnny. But, what's the plan? How are you gonna find Billy?" Analise asked. "Uhhh, I just need to rest first." Katherine said, turning her back. "Go and lie down. I'll have you some dinner cooked when you wake up in a few hours." Analise said. Katherine turned to her. "You would do that for me? You would stay?" Katherine asked, feeling a sense of safety for the first time in days. "You know I would." Analise said. Katherine put her hands on Analise's face, kissing her. Katherine pulled back. Analise stares at her, in shock. She then kisses her back. "I'm gonna go take that nap now." Katherine said, blushing. "Yeah, we'll talk later." Analise said, smiling. Katherine entered her bedroom, eyes closed and yawning. Throwing herself on her bed, she suddenly felt something next to her. "AHHHHH." Katherine screamed at the top of her lungs, seeing a decomposed body Analise, overhearing the screaming, rushes into Katherine's room. Katherine throws herself off the bed, crawling next to the wall. "IS THAT A SKELETON?" Analise asked, totally bewildered. "It's HIM! He did this!" Katherine said, standing up. "Katherine, we just need to call the cops.." Analise said coming towards. "NOOO! I can't do this anymore! I can't fight him anymore!" Katherine said, crying. "Katherine, hey, everything will be fine." Analise said, grabbing on her shoulders. Analise pulled out her cell phone, calling the police. -------- Vivian's Home Vivian, Marilyn, and Vivian's security detail arrived back at her home. "That rally was a rousing success! Great job." Marilyn said, as she and Vivian walked into her living room. Vivian poured both of them a glass of wine. "I could tell that Eugene Krabs was angry with me for showing up late." Vivian said. "Can you blame him? He was letting you use his venue for your speech." Marilyn said, smiling. "He was in it for the money. He never liked me anyway. I saw the interview he gave The Daily Ocean about me when I first staarted my campaign run." Vivian said, sipping her wine glass. "Well, his concerns were valid, my sister. Your son was a serial killer operating in the city that you're running for Mayor in." Marilyn stated. "Okay, and his daughter shoots arrows into people for a living." Vivian retorted. "To be fair, she's a hero. Billy was equivalent to a supervillain, I think." Marilyn said, laughing. "Uh huh, keep up with your comic book blabber." Vivian said, laughing herself. "But seriously, I'm proud of you. You've totally reinvented yourself - in a positive way." Marilyn said. "Thanks.." Vivian said, looking undeserving. "Even with a psycho trying to murder you, you've kept strong, held your head up high. You're an inspiration." Marilyn continued. "I'm not.." Vivian said. "Now why would you deny that?" Marilyn asked. Vivian looked at her, almost tearfully. Suddenly, Marilyn got a call on her phone. "Analise? Wait, slow down." Marilyn said. "What's happened?" Vivian asked. Marilyn hung up. "Umm, something's going on with Katherine, I have to go by her apartment." Marilyn said. "Okay, call me if you need anything." Vivian said. "I will." Marilyn said, hugging her sister. -------- Katherine's Apartment Katherine's apartment was full to the brim with BBPD officers, who were looking at every inch of the apartment. Comissioner Detweiler entered. "Officer Gilbert, where is she?" Detweiler asked. "Oh, uh, in the back room, captain..sir." Gilbert said, nervously. Detweiler entered Katherine's room. Dozens of officers were analying the room for evidence, while the decomposed body was being put onto a stretcher to be taken out of the building. Detweiler saw Katherine sitting against the wall with a blanket arround her. Several officers were attempting to talk to her, including Analise, but she was unresponsive. "Alright! Everyone clear away from her!" Detweiler ordered. "Ma'am, may I have a word?" Detweiler asked Analise. "Yes, sure." Analise said. Detweiler pulled her over to a corner. "What happened to her?" Detweiler asked. "She's in shock." Analise said. "Did a medic check her out?" Detweiler asked. "He flashed a light into her eyes. Told me she was traumatized. The officers started trying to question her again, even though they knew she wouldn't respond." Analise said. "What's the story?" Detweiler asked. "She came home to see a corpse in her bed. That's gotta be unsettling." Analise said. "Do you know who would of put it there?" Detweiler asked. "No.." Analise said, unsure of what she should say. Detweiler kneeled by Katherine. "Hey there, detective. Look, I need you right now. The Vivian Coyne case is still open. I can't lose you to this. So please, just say something." Detweiler tried. Katherine continued to remain silent. "KATHERINE! KATHERINE!" Marilyn screamed, running into the room. "Ms. Cross, your daughter is in shock." Detweiler told her. "Analise, what happened? Why did I see a dead body come out of this building on my way up?" Marilyn asked. "Somehow, someone put a decomposed corpse in Katherine's bed. She went to lie down, and it scared the crap out of her." Analise told her. Marilyn held in tears. "Sweetie, do you wanna come home with me? Do you want to come home with mommy?" Marilyn asked, kneeling by Katherine. Katherine looked at her, still quiet. "Come on, up, up, up." Marilyn said, pulling her daughter up. Marilyn put her arm around Katherine, beginning to walk her out of the room. "We'll be checking out who's corpse it is. Let Ms. Cross know that." Detweiler said to Analise. "I will." Analise said, following Marilyn out. ------ Marilyn's Home Analise sat patiently in Marilyn's living room. "Analise." Marilyn called out. "I'm still here." Analise said, standing up off the couch. "Sorry to keep you waiting." Marilyn said. "No problem at all. How is she?" Analise asked. "I just put her into bed in the guest room. Well, extra room. If she ever wanted to come back to me, she would always have a room.." Marilyn stated. "I just hope she ends up okay." Analise said. "Tell me the truth about what happened today." Marilyn asked of her. "Me and Katherine went to see Billy's grave. It was empty." Analise told her. "Is he back?" Marilyn asked. "He could of put the corpse in her bed." Analise said. "Why is he playing mind games with her? Ya know, if he is back." Marilyn questioned. "I wish I knew." Analise shrugged. "Do you mind staying a little longer? Just in case she speaks again. I know she'd want you around." Marilyn asked, warmly. "It would be my honor." Analise said. ------- Vivian's Home A few hours following the incident at Katherine's apartment, Detweiler showed up at Vivian's doorstep. "Hello.." Vivian said, opening her door. "Vivian Coyne, nice to see you again." Detweiler said. Vivian let him in. "I have some work to take care of in my personal office, why don't you follow me up." Vivian said. "This won't take long." Detweiler said, looking sad. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Vivian asked. "There was an incident at a young woman's house today - Katherine Cross." Detweiler told her. "Okay, and what does that have to do with me?" Vivian asked. "A corpse was found in her bedroom - sent her into shock. DNA analysis came back on the corpse, and the identity happens to match with last year's serial killer - Shadow." Detweiler revealed. "Someone... dug my son's grave out, and put his corpse in Katherine Cross's bedroom? This doesn't make sense." Vivian said. "I was informed of something, actually. Last year, Shadow attempted to murder Katherine Cross in an apartment she shared with a friend. I'll be investigating the links between that incident and this one." Detweiler told her. "Thank you, for letting me know about this. Where's my son's body?" Vivian asked. "We'll have it transported back to the funeral home, and they'll be willing to do a reburial." Detweiler told her. "That's nice of them." Vivian said, nodding. "Are you okay, Ms. Coyne?" Detweiler asked, noticing her demeanor. "I'll be fine. You should go." Vivian said. "Alright." Detweiler said, leaving out. ------- Marilyn's Home Marilyn entered the guest room, seeing Katherine sitting up on the bed. "Hey, I thought you would be sleep." Marilyn said. Katherine remained silent. Marilyn sits next to her on the bed. "You are so strong, you know that? I mean, you've have been through so much and you still keep fighting." Marilyn said, pushing Katherine's hair out of her face. Katherine looked teary-eyed. "I know that part of this is on me. Somewhere along the line, I failed you, my baby. And I truly apologize." Marilyn said, letting out tears. "..Mom.." Katherine let out. "Kathy! Yes? I'm here, speak to me." Marilyn said, rubbing her back. "I'm sorry." Katherine said. "No, no, don't. You're fine. I'm so glad you're alright." Marilyn said, hugging her daughter. "Hey, is Analise still here?" Katherine asked. "Yes, yes. I asked her to stay in case you spoke, and she was more than willing. The girl's a keeper." Marilyn said, winking. Katherine smiled. A few moments later, Katherine and Marilyn made their way into the living room. "Katherine?" Analise asked, wondering if she was speaking again. "Hey!" Katherine said. Analise ran up to hug her. "I'm so happy you're speaking again." Analise said. "I'm happy to be speaking. I think I shut down to protect myself. I was tired of the hurt, so I guess I thought I could disappear for a while." Katherine explained. Suddenly, Analise's eyes glowed white. Her body began to jerk. "Analise! Analise!" Katherine said, sitting her body on the couch. Marilyn ran on the other side of Analise, trying to keep her body in place. "I just had a vision." Analise said, coming out of it. "I almost forgot you were a meta.." Marilyn said. Analise jumped up. "This is bad." Analise said. "What did you see?" Katherine asked. "Vivian Coyne. In my vision, me and her are running. It sounds like gun shots in the background. Then we come across a masked man in red and black tactical gear. He pointed a gun at us." Analise explained. "It's gotta be the assassin that's after her." Marilyn said, concerned. "He's probably gonna try and take her out tonight.." Katherine said. "We have to stop it." Analise said. "No! What we have to do is call the cops." Marilyn said. "And explain that I had a vision? People don't believe what they can't see." Analise said. "Analise may be right. I'll go over to Vivian's and check on her." Katherine said. "Katherine, you've just been through a great trauma. I think you going over to Vivian's is the wrong move." Marilyn said. "Stopping this assassin is more important. I'm sorry, mom. This is my job." Katherine said. "As the detective, or as Miss Appear?" Marilyn questioned. "I'm not sure..." Katherine said, in deep thought. "I'm coming with." Analise said. "You're not. It's too dangerous." Katherine said. "Katherine, I'm there in the vision. It's my destiny." Analise said. "I don't know, Analise." Katherine said. "You can't stop me." Analise made clear. "Fine." Katherine said. "Be safe." Marilyn said, hugging Katherine. "I will." Katherine said. Katherine and Analise both headed out the door. ------- Bikini Bottom Police Department Detweiler arrived at the BBPD. "Commissioner Detweiler." Garcia called out. "Detective Garcia, what can I do for you?" Detweiler asked, walking to his officer. "Sir, I'd like to ask for a new partner." Garcia stated. "Excuse me?" Detweiler asked, sitting behind his desk. "Katherine Cross is a mess. I understand she's in the middle of some kind of trauma right now, but I need someone competent on this Vivian Coyne case with me." Garcia argued. "You're not switching your partner. You'll have to make it work with Katherine." Detweiler said. "Sir, you must be able to see that something not all good with Ms. Cross. She's shady." Garcia said. "Trust me, I have my hangups about Katherine. In fact, I'm investigating an incident that happened last year involving Ms. Cross." Detweiler told him. "Did you just mention Katherine?" Officer Gilbert said, walking in. "Gilbert. HOW MANY times have I asked you not to interrupt me when I'm talking to someone else?" Detweiler yelled. "Sorry, sir. You're totally, totally right! It's just - I've known Katherine since she first started here. I could answer questions, if you wanted." Gilbert asked, flashing an earnest smile. "Hmm, do you remember last year with Shadow? What role did Katherine have in all that?" Detweiler asked. "Oh gosh, lemme see. Uh, I think he attacked her in her home one day." Gilbert remembered. "The reason being? I'm sorry, but the old commissioner was terrible at keeping up with reports and files." Detweiler said. "Katherine rescued Analise Rogers from a hospital where Shadow had arrived to murder the woman. I remember Katherine saying that Shadow attacked her to find out where she had hid Analise from him. Katherine managed to clock him over the head with a lamp, after Shadow had already killed her landlord - Mr. Lowski." Gilbert revealed. "I read somewhere that Katherine herself went missing, along with former detective Dudley Winters, who worked with Shadow." Detweiler stated. "That was a few weeks later. Katherine had moved in with Winters for safety, but I don't think she knew that he was working with Shadow." Gilbert made clear. "There are holes all over this story. I'm going to fill them in - eventually." Detweiler remarked. ------- Vivian's Home In her personal officer, Vivian was busy at work on her laptop. "Way too many of these to go over." Vivian said, looking over the city's financial reports. Suddenly, Vivian heard strange sounds. She took out a flip phone, texting a mysterious person. "Where r u?" the text read. Vivian sent the message, closing the flip phone. Outside of Vivian's house, Katherine and Analise arrived. Katherine was suited up in her Miss Appear outfit, while Analise wore an all black outfit. "Did you make that yourself?" Katherine asked. "I knew one day I'd go on a mission with you." Analise joked. "This is not a 'mission'. Where do you think we live? In a comic book?" Katherine asked, making Analise laugh. "Oh my god!" Analise said. Katherine and Analise arrived at Vivian's front lawn. Several men on her security detail were laid out. "They were all shot to death." Katherine said, analyzing the bodies. "The murderer is in the house." Analise said. Katherine used her telekinesis to blast open Vivian's front door. The two heard more gunshots. "This way.." Katherine said, following the sound. In the kitchen, a masked man, dressed in a red and black tactical gear outfit, was seen pointing a gun at a female security guard. "Please! You've already taken the lives of my friends!" the woman said, looking at the dead bodies on the kitchen floor. "What's one more?" the man asked, creepily. "I have a daughter at home!" the woman cried. "Don't worry! In a few decades, you and her will be reunited." the man said, shooting the woman to death. Katherine and Analise entered the kitchen. "GO FIND VIVIAN!" Katherine shouted to Analise The man turned around to them. Analise took off. "If it isn't the famous Miss Appear." the man said, laughing. "Who are you?" Katherine asked, looking terrified. "You can call me, Killer M." he said, grinning. "Why are you doing this? What the hell is so special about Vivian Coyne?" Katherine asked. "Trying to talk things out? Hoping to get me to divulge some sad backstory? Not gonna work." Killer M said. "Fine, no talking." Katherine said, blasting him with telekinetic energy. Killer M hit the wall, but immediately tossed out mini sound bombs. Katherine's ears started to ring as they went off. Killer M rushed to grab the hero, flipping her over by her hair. Katherine turned invisible. "Damnit!" Killer M said. Katherine kicked his back from behind. Killer M attempted to flee the kitchen, but Katherine grabbed his body, tossing him over the kitchen table - breaking dish after dish. Katherine turned visible again, seeing that Killer M was knocked out. "Now I have to find Vivian and Analise." Katherine said, running out. Upstairs, in Vivian's personal office, Analise barged in. "HEY! What the hell are you doing here?" Vivian screamed. "Vivian, there's an assassin here to finish the job, if you know what I mean." Analise told her. "My security force.." Vivian said. "..Is all dead." Analise told her. Vivian looked unnerved. "We have to get you out of here." Analise said, grabbing her. "Excuse me, child!" Vivian said, swinging her arm away. "What?!?" Analise asked. "What do you mean by we. Don't tell me my bastard niece is here." Vivian asked. "I think you know she is." Analise said, pulling Vivian along. Analise and Vivian ran down a flight of stairs, coming in through the living room. "STOP WHERE YOU ARE." Killer M said, appearing before them. "Where's Miss Appear?" Analise asked, standing in front of Vivian. Killer M pulled out a gun, shooting Analise. "NOOOOOOO!" Katherine yelled, running behind him. Katherine blasted Killer M out of the living room window with telekinetic energy. "ANALISE!!!" Katherine ran over to her body. "Ka-Katherine!" Analise let out, coughing up blood. Vivian handed Katherine a cloth to apply pressure to her chest gun shot. "Come on, stay with me, love!" Katherine cried. "I hear police sirens." Vivian said. "Analise, Analise, please!" Katherine said. "Katherine, you have to go!" Vivian said. "SHUT. UP." Katherine yelled at her. "I'm just looking out for you!" Vivian said. "Vivian, WHO DID THIS?" Katherine asked. "I told you. I think Martin Rogers is trying to have me assassinated." Vivian said. "I hear the ambulance. You take care of my girl." Katherine said, standing up. "I promise. But where are you going?" Vivian asked. "To deal out justice." Katherine said, turning invisible and fleeing. ------- Rogers' Household, Private Study "Honey, I'm going up to bed. Don't be too long." Mrs. Rogers said to her husband. Martin sipped his coffee, preparing his speech for his own rally. "I don't know, Sarah. I have a feeling this will be a busy night." Martin said, flashing a somber smile. Sarah kissed his forehead, leaving him to continue his work in his private study. A few moments later, Martin gets a strange vibe. Suddenly, the window in his private study was completely shattered in by a telekinetic wave. Martin's body crashes to the ground, as his coffee spills, and his papers. "What the hell!" Martin said, with glass shards all over his body. Not a minute later, Katherine enters through the site of the blast. "Miss Appear?" Martin asked, standing up. "You may have just killed your own daughter." Katherine said, blasting him with telekinetic energy. TO.BE.CONTINUED 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.22 "Life After" Katherine's Narration: “Challenge yourself everyday to do better and be better. Remember, growth starts with a decision to move beyond your present circumstances.” Vivian Coyne's Home Inside Vivian's home, Analise was taken out on a stretcher. Officers arrived inside her living room including Commissioner Detweiler. "Vivian, are you okay?" Detweiler asked. "I'm fine. Just fine. That girl, tho.." Vivian stated, looking distraught. "Sir, that girl i Analise Rogers. Daughter of Martin Rogers." Det. Garcia told him. "No way, the Mayoral candidate?" Detweiler asked. "Yes." Garcia confirmed. "Vivian, I need you to tell Mr. Garcia everything that occurred." Detweiler said. "First of off, why was Ms. Rogers here?" Garcia asked, taking out a notepad. "Look, everything just happened so fast. Analise somehow managed to get into my home. She cornered me in my private office, warning me that I was about to be attacked. We both ran down into the living room where this man shot her." Vivian told. "Where is the man? Why didn't he shoot you?" Garcia asked. Vivian looked overwhelmed. "Maybe that's enough, Garcia. Ms. Coyne is obviously traumatized. Though, I think it's quite clear that you are no longer safe in your own home. Especially with all of your guards taken out." Detweiler expressed. "..Where would I go?" Vivian asked. "You'll be under my protection. You're coming home with me." Detweiler told her. "Oh, I couldn't." Vivian said, surprised. "Vivian, this is about your safety and protection. Don't refuse." Detweiler said looking at her intensely. "Fine. I'll go." Vivia said. "I'll have an officer escort you upstairs to collect some of your belongings." Detweiler said. "Commissioner! We think we have a suspect, on foot. Permission to chase?" another officer asked. "Granted. Get this son of a bitch." Detweiler said. ------- Rogers' Household, Private Study "Honey, I'm going up to bed. Don't be too long." Mrs. Rogers said to her husband. Martin sipped his coffee, preparing his speech for his own rally. "I don't know, Sarah. I have a feeling this will be a busy night." Martin said, flashing a somber smile. Sarah kissed his forehead, leaving him to continue his work in his private study. A few moments later, Martin gets a strange vibe. Suddenly, the window in his private study was completely shattered in by a telekinetic wave. Martin's body crashes to the ground, as his coffee spills, and his papers. "What the hell!" Martin said, with glass shards all over his body. Not a minute later, Katherine enters through the site of the blast. "Miss Appear?" Martin asked, standing up. "You may have just killed your own daughter." Katherine said, blasting him with telekinetic energy. Martin was pinned to the wall by the telekinetic force. "YOU'VE BEEN TRYING TO KILL VIVIAN COYNE!" Katherine accused. "NO! I HAVEN'T, I swear, I SWEAR." Martin pleaded. "Tonight, WAS IT YOU OR NOT? Does the name, Killer M, RING A BELL?" Katherine asked. "No, please! I have no idea what's going on!" Martin stressed. Katherine looked into his eyes. She realized he was telling the truth. Katherine dropped him. "Your daughter's been shot by a man who was looking to kill Vivian Coyne." Katherine told him. "WHAT?" Martin said. "I'm so sorry." Katherine said, running out. -------- Reef Motel, Room 202 Killer M enters a motel room. "Mikey! WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?" a woman asked, muting the TV. A crying baby is heard in a crib. "Jackie, I'm so sorry. I got caught up." Mikey said, taking his mask off. "It was you, right? On the news? There are dozens of reporters at Vivian Coyne's home. So let me get this straight. You lay waste of all guards, shoot a young woman with nothing to do with this whole situation, and end up not laying a single scratch on your actual target." Jackie said. "Miss Appear was there. Her interference ruined everything." Mikey said. "That wasn't on the news." Jackie said. "She probably turned invisible before the cops got there. But she pushed me out a window, that bitch. I'm pretty banged up." Mikey explained. "I can see. But, this is the third time in a row that you failed to kill Vivian Coyne. Who is the person paying you for this job? I don't think they'll be happy." Jackie said. "That's private information." Mikey said, clenching his side. "You're the most impressive hit man there is. I think there's a reason you haven't managed to kill Vivian Coyne." Jackie theorized. "Save your conspiracies for later, we gotta take our kid and GO, now." Mikey said. "The cops?" Jackie asked. "I tried shaking them, but I have a feeling I wasn't successful." Mikey said. "Idiot!" Jackie shouted, going to tend to their baby. "What do you want me to say, Jackie! I got hurt, I could hardly run." Mikey explained. "We need weapons." Jackie said. Mikey went into their drawer, pulling out two handguns. Suddenly, they both heard police sirens approach the Reef Motel. "You've been caught! Come out with your hands raised!" Garcia yelled on the loudspeaker. "Damnit! We gotta leave the kid." Mikey said. "We're not leaving Robin, how dare you!" Jackie said. "We always knew our child would be a liability. At least she'd have a better life." Mikey said. Jackie began to cry. Mikey kissed the head of baby Robin. "One day, we'll all be reunited." Mikey said, holding both of them in his arms. As Robin fell asleep, Jackie laid her in the crib. Back outside, Garcia looked at Officer Gilbert. "Your first field task?" Garcia asked. "Yes. I'm nervous." Gilbert said, shaking. "We have to go up there. Shake off the nerves, and remember - this is about protecting other people." Garcia told him. "Where's our backup?" Gilbert asked. "They'll be here soon, but we have to move now." Garcia said. Garcia and Gilbert made their way to the motel room door. "You ready?" Garcia whispered, with a gun in hand. "Ready.." Gilbert whispered back. Garcia killed the motel room door open. The lights were off. "BBPD! Turn yourself in!" Garcia said. From behind, Jackie jumped on Gilbert. Gilbert flipped her over his body, as she pulled out her gun. Coming out from the closet, Mikey punches Garcia, then takes a blind shot at him. "MIKEY!" Jackie called out. Gilbert had managed to overtake her, holding her by her neck, and pointing a gun at her head. "Let her go!" Mikey said. Gilbert pulled Jackie outside. "Give me your gun!" Gilbert said. Mikey stepped outside, kicking his gun over to Gilbert. Jackie elbowed Gilbert in his side, making him unintentionally pull the trigger. "NOOOOO!" Mikey yelled, as Jackie collapsed to her death. A hoard of cop cars pulled into the Reef Motel. Gilbert, paralyzed by what he had done, stood still while Mikey escaped in another direction. ------ Marilyn's Home Katherine arrived back at Marilyn's house. "Katherine, I'm so happy you're okay!" Marilyn said, hugging her. "Mom, Analise.." "I know. They said she's been admitted to Shellingtas Hospital." Marilyn said, closing the door. "It's all my fault." Katherine said, sitting on the couch. "Honey, Analise chose to go with you. She's a hero." Marilyn said. "She could die." Katherine said. "Why don't you go be by her side? That way you can have some reassurance that she's going to be fine." Marilyn said. "I don't want to go tonight. Her family is probably there now, and I know they don't like me. I don't want to step on anyone's toes while the trauma's still fresh. I can't believe this. I couldn't protect her." Katherine said, shedding tears. Marilyn hugged her. "Do you know who the man was?" Marilyn asked. "The hitman doesn't matter, I need to find out who is trying to have Vivian murdered!" Katherine said. Suddenly, a knock was heard. "Let me get that." Marilyn said. Marilyn opened the door. "Hello, Ms. Cross. Is Katherine here?" Detweiler asked. "Commissioner, what are you doing here?" Katherine asked. "Oh, so you're talking again?" Detweiler said. "I made a nice recovery. Anyway, it's pretty late." Katherine said. "Yeah, but I'm sure the two of you have been looking at the news." Detweiler said. "We know about Vivian." Marilyn said. "I just came to let Katherine know that her partner has been sent to the hospital." Detweiler revealed. "Garcia? What happened?" Katherine asked, worried. "Several officers in the city were trying to find the person who slaughtered the guards at Vivian's home and shot Analise Rogers. Garcia and Gilbert Smith were the two able to find him." Detweiler told. "And?" Katherine asked. "The man was at a motel. Garcia stormed in, but the lights were off. He was shot." Detweiler told her. "Oh my god!" Katherine said, getting emotional. "He didn't look bad.. certainly not like Analise Rogers. I think he'll be fine." Detweiler said. "But, this shooter.. or assassin.. who is he, exactly?" Katherine asked. "Mikey Merlin, the most dangerous assassin in the world. He calls himself, Killer M. Law divisions all over the sea have been chasing him for years, but he's good." Detweiler said. "Well, we have to be better. We have to catch this guy. Along with whoever hired him." Katherine said. "We'll be looking into it. How soon can you return to work?" Detweiler asked. "I'll let you know.." Katherine said. "My daughter has been through a great deal, and all this news isn't helping. Let her rest." Marilyn said. "I'll see myself out." Detweiler said, leaving. "I'm gonna take a shower. That always calms me down." Katherine said, with a sad expression. ------- Shellingtas Hospital The next morning, Katherine arrived at the hospital. "Can I help you?" a woman at the front desk asked. "I'm here to see Analise Rogers." Katherine said. "Are you family?" the woman asked. "She's most certainly not." Martin Rogers said. "Martin, come on. You know Analise would want to see me." Katherine said. Martin looked at her, with tears flooding his eyes. "She.. was in surgery last night. Almost didn't make it." Martin told her. "How is she now?" Katherine asked, with her heart beating fast. "She's weak, but talking. She'll have to stay awhile." Martin said. "Will you let me see her, Mr. Rogers?" Katherine asked, crying. "Third floor, room 310." Martin told her. "Thank you." Katherine said. Walking onto the third floor, Katherine was nervous. Passing an exam room, Katherine caught a glimpse of someone familiar. Stepping back, Katherine saw that it was Marvin Long. "Marvin?" Katherine called out. "Do I know you?" Marvin said, looking up from a file. Katherine entered the room, closing the door behind her. "Does Miss Appear ring a bell?" Katherine asked. "Ohhh, you're her. You were the one who entered my home to attack my then-boyfriend." Marvin said. "Sorry. Looking back, I put you in the middle of something I shouldn't have." Katherine said, looking awkward. "No. Billy did that." Marvin said. "Yeah. He did a lot." Katherine said, with her eyes trailing off. "How have you been since that whole thing?" Marvin asked. "It's been hard, to be honest. Moving on from it. Some days, I think I'm over what happened." Katherine said. "And then other days, it comes smacking right back in your face, huh?" Marvin asked. "Yes.." Katherine said, letting out a sigh. "I get it. I trusted Billy with my heart, and he turned out to be someone completely different than I thought. I haven't dated since. It's too hard to trust again." Marvin said. "Hey, listen to me. There is life after. The more you deny yourself happiness, the less of it you're gonna get. What Billy did to you, and to me.. it was horrible. But in the end, he's gone. We're the ones that have to pick up the pieces somehow. Put ourselves back into place." Katherine told him. "How do you do it?" Marvin asked. "I'm still working on that, myself. I think it starts when you decide to take one big step every day. One tread out of your comfort zone. When you get used to that, it becomes less scary." Katherine said smiling. "Thanks for the advice. I think I will go on that date I got asked on." Marvin said. "Good. That's all we can do now. Live our lives." Katherine said. "So, why are you here? Are you sick?" Marvin asked. "Visiting a friend." Katherine said. "Hey, um.. if you ever need a medic, I'm here." Marvin said, winking at her. "Ohh, I catch your drift." Katherine said. "Living a double life and all, it must be pretty hard to find a doctor on call when you're dressed in tights." Marvin laughed. "I don't do tights, but you're right. What's your number?" Katherine asked. ------ Shellingtas Hospital, Room 310 Katherine entered Analise's room. "Kath.." Analise said, trying to slide up. "Hey, hey, easy." Katherine said, coming to her bedside. "I'm so glad you're here." Analise said. "I'm so glad you're alive. Next time, no stupid heroics." Katherine said. "Can't promise." Analise said, smiling. "I know." Katherine said, running her hand through Analise's hair. "Status on that guy?" Analise asked. "Mikey Merlin. Calls himself, Killer M. I'm gonna make him pay for shooting you." Katherine said. "This isn't about me." Analise said. "Come on, you were caught between life and death last night. He can't get away with that." Katherine said. "He's not our only issue." Analise said. "About that.." Katherine said. "What?" Analise asked. "I got a call from Detweiler this morning, about something he forgot to tell me. The corpse at my apartment, was Shadow's." Katherine said. "He's not back.." Analise realized. "Which means someone else is out there playing around with me." Katherine said. "What are you gonna do?" Analise asked. "Try to reach out to Winters again. Make him see that he owes me." Katherine said. "Wait, Katherine. Look." Analise said. Analise turned up the TV in her hospital room. "And we've gotten explicit confirmation that a jail break took place late last night at the Bikini Bottom Prison. Among the escapees, included rogue detective, Dudley Winters. Infamous from a scandal last year in which he aided the notorious serial killer, Shadow." the reporter announced. "Oh no.." Katherine said, disappointed. ------ Marilyn's Home Marilyn enters her home, with two bags of groceries in hand. "Why are the light off?" Marilyn questioned. Marilyn flipped the light switch. Suddenly, she saw Dudley Winters standing in her living room. Marilyn immediately dropped her groceries all over the floor. "Hello, Marilyn. It's time we had a talk, because we both know who has been playing mind games with your daughter." Winters said. Marilyn looked at him in anger. TO.BE.CONTINUED 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.23 "Time Doesn't Ease Pain" Katherine's Narration: “It has been said, 'time heals all wounds'. I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone. You see, time doesn’t heal emotional pain, you need to learn how to let go.” Marilyn's Home Marilyn walks into her living room with a platter of breakfast for Winters, who was sitting at her round table. "Good morning to you too." Winters said, taking his plate. "This isn't a good morning... because you're here." Marilyn said, giving a false smile. "You always had a bit of humor in you." Winters said, sipping his coffee. "Dudley, this isn't funny. I let you stay the night, despite the fact that my youngest daughter will be home any minute from her summer program field trip, AND the fact that you're a wanted convict." Marilyn said. "You let me stay because you still love me." Winters said. "I don't love you. You worked with a serial killer who almost killed my daughter. And even before that, we only dated for two years." Marilyn dismissed. "Don't write off the time we spent together. We were happy. Me, you, Katherine.. we all were close to becoming a family." Winters said. "We stopped working. That's why we ended it." Marilyn said. "Yeah, and then I fell in love with Janaye." Winters remembered, with his eyes trailing off. "And how did that end? With you killing her." Marilyn said. "I wasn't in a good place last year. Mentally." Winters said, tapping his fingers. "You've had your breakfast, and coffee. Go, now." Marilyn said. "I'm not going anywhere. I told you that we needed to talk last night, but you brushed me off." Winters said, standing up. "I'm not getting into this!" Marilyn said, turning her back. Winters grabbed her arm, turning her back around. "Too bad, 'cause you and Katherine are in danger, and you know why." Winters said. -------- Bikini Bottom Police Department Katherine arrived at the BBPD. "Katherine Cross, didn't expect you to be here. I thought you'd be taking a few more days off to recover." Detweiler said, dropping off a report at the front desk. "Well, I'm here. I'm ready to get back to work... specifically the escaped convicts case." Katherine said. "The one that's been all over the news? Involving Dudley Winters?" Detweiler asked, baiting her. "I see you know that there's a connection between me and Winters." Katherine said. "I've learned that you started here as his assistant. And I know that you lived with him for some time." Detweiler said. "For a few days, after I was attacked by Shadow in my old apartment. I thought he was a man I could trust. I learned differently, and now I want to help put him away before he causes anymore damage." Katherine said. "Charming sentiments, Ms. Cross, but I just think that you're way too close to this. I have a different assignment in mind for you, now that I think about it." Detweiler said. "Okay.. what?" Katherine asked. "Gilbert!" Detweiler called out across the precinct. "Uh.. yes sir?" Gilbert asked, stumbling over. "You okay? I know that incident a few days ago with Mikey Merlin and his wife shook you up." Detweiler asked. "I killed an unarmed woman, sir. And I'll have to bear that." Gilbert said, earnestly. "She was armed at some point. Her death wasn't your fault. And we'll find this Merlin character." Detweiler said, rubbing his arm. "I'm ready to take on whatever assignment you need me to." Gilbert said. "Good, because I wanted to pair you up with Katherine for a new case." Detweiler told him. Detweiler led Katherine and Gilbert into his office. "So, what's the case?" Katherine asked. "Over the past couple of weeks, some children on Krill Lane in Downtown Bikini Bottom, have gone missing. Now, there is a person of interest that I want the two of you to drive over and interview." Detweiler said, handing them a file. "This guy looks disturbed.." Katherine said, looking at the picture on file. "His name is Patrick Peterson, and he's 62. He was put on the national sex offender registry at 52 years old for molesting a student of his at Perkin's Middle School in New Coral, where he worked as a sixth grade science teacher. He moved out here to Bikini Bottom two years ago." Detweiler explained. "Can't be a coincidence that he arrives here, and now kids have gone missing." Katherine said, reading over his file. "This is creepy. He reminds me of my teacher in elementary school. That guy always looked at me funny!" Gilbert said, waving his hand. "Here's the case file. Read it over, and proceed to investigate this guy. Bring justice home for the ten missing children." Detweiler told them. "We got it." Katherine said. ------- Marilyn's Home Marilyn and Winters continued talking. "Your son, Michael. He's the one that's been giving Katherine hallucinations." Winters said. "I was hoping you wouldn't say it." Marilyn said, clenching her eyes shut. "When you put him in the Happy Dale mental facility, did you know then about his abilities?" Winters asked. "No. I wasn't told until they did a physical on him. Found he had a meta gene. They told me that his abilities seemed to allow him to create hallucinations. He became difficult for the staff to work with after he started honing his powers. They eventually had start injecting him with a serum that could suppress his powers for temporary periods." Marilyn told him. "I know. I would visit him every so often. He spoke to me about how he hated Katherine, because she's all you would focus on." Winters said. "What did he expect? Katherine had ran away from home at the time, and I was going through a rough patch knowing my then-18 year old was out there on her own. It was unsettling. So YEAH, maybe I did let Michael slip by the wayside. Maybe I DID stop making frequent visits. But it was out of stress and frustration! Maybe I'm a bad mother." Marilyn said, crying. "No, you're not." Winters said, trying to embrace her. "Get off of me!" Marilyn said, pushing him away. "Calm down. Now, does Katherine or Molly know? What about his father, Ben?" Winters asked. "None of them know about his powers... or the fact that he's missing. The people at the facility said that he escaped somehow. He must of caught them by surprise, used his abilities, and made an escape." Marilyn suggested. "Only, it's not that simple." Winters told her. "I suppose this is why you broke out of prison?" Marilyn asked. "I get fed information from an outside source that comes to visit me - his name's Jeffrey. The guy did a little digging for me. He told me that Michael's release from Happy Dale was intentional." Winters revealed. "What? Did the staff just let him go?" Marilyn asked. "They were paid off to transfer Michael to a man called Raymond Charles." Winters continued. "Raymond Charles? Why do I feel like I know that name?" Marilyn asked. "He's a dangerous criminal, and top of the most wanted. He's known by the street name of Man Ray. I'm just wondering what he'd want with your son." Winters said. "Speaking of Michael, he's obviously targeting Katherine out of some misplaced revenge.. but what's his end goal?" Marilyn wondered. "I'm thinking that he's making a show of his powers.. testing them out. Now it's up to us to figure out how this is all gonna end." Winters said. "And how do we do that?" Marilyn questioned. "By finding out how it all began. We need to investigate the circumstances of your son's transfer to Raymond Charles. And fast." Winters urged. ------- Detweiler's Home Detweiler arrived at his house. "Detweiler, you're here.. early." Vivian said, coming into the front hall. "I took the rest of the day off, and appointed my deputy to the head of the BBPD for today." Detweiler told her. "You didn't have to do that." Vivian said, tightening her robe. "I did. I wanted to make sure you felt safe. You've been nearly killed three times in three weeks." Detweiler said, walking into his living room. "Thanks. For everything. For letting me stay here, and for making me breakfast this morning, and.. even this robe." Vivian said. "It belonged to my ex-wife. It must of got mixed in with the clothes I packed when I moved here from New Kelp City." Detweiler explained. "Oh.. wow. What happened to her?.. If you don't mind my asking?" Vivian asked. Detweiler looked up. "I get it. It's hard to talk about a divorce." Vivian said. "I'm a widow. My wife, Julia, she died." Detweiler came out with it. Vivian looked stunned. "I'm so sorry." Vivian said, touching his arm. "I'm fine. It's been about two years, but what they tell you is a lie. Time doesn't ease pain." Detweiler said. "It's true. Eventually, I think you just learn to accept that it'll always be there. The hurt." Vivian empathized. "Yeah." Detweiler agreed. "How did she die?" Vivian asked. "She was murdered by some guy in an alley way. We never found him, but he was an infamous strangler. Had done it to a number of women before. Disgusting." Detweiler said, shedding tears. "Is that why you came out to Bikini Bottom?" Vivian asked, wiping her own tears. "After I heard about the serial killings committed by your son.. it got to me. I heard they were looking for a new Commissioner out here, and I decided to apply. I was an outstanding deputy in New Kelp, so it wasn't a longshot. But I came here to restore order to this city. Pay forward the justice that Julia never got. Or.. make up for it. I don't know." Detweiler said. "Is that why you feel like you have to protect me?" Vivian asked. "I.." Detweiler started, but was interrupted by a phone call. Detweiler answered his phone. "Yes..really? That's great.." Detweiler spoke, hanging up. "What was that about?" Vivian asked. "My detectives found a phone at your place." Detweiler said. "Belonging to.." Vivian questioned. "Mikey Merlin, or Killer M. Whatever you want to call him. Anyway, my team is going through it now. If all goes well, by the end of the day.. we my be able to use the phone to find out who hired Mr. Merlin to assassinate you." Detweiler told her. "Oh wow.. that's.. that's great." Vivian said. "This calls for a celebration. I'll have my cooks whip us up a nice evening dinner." Detweiler said, smiling. "No, no, I really don't deserve all that.." Vivian said. "You do." Detweiler said, exiting the room. ------ Patrick Peterson's House Gilbert pulled up outside Patrick Peterson's home. Katherine was in shotgun. "Hey, so before we go in.. I wanted to ask you something." Katherine said. "Ask away." Gilbert said, giving a glum smile. "Well, I was just wondering about that night with Killer M and his wife." Katherine asked. "You know the story." Gilbert said. "Sorry, I don't mean to make you go through the motions of that night again. I know that Detweiler assigned you as my partner for this case due to Garcia healing from his gun wound.. but maybe you shouldn't be on this either. I know a thing or two about trauma." Katherine said. "Oh, is that why you're out on the beat only days after finding a dead body in your bed and going mute?" Gilbert sniped, being unusually mean. "Gilbert, I'm sor- " "Let's go, we got a job to do." Gilbert said, storming out of the car. Katherine and Gilbert knocked on Peterson's door. "Hello.." Peterson said, opening his door. "May we come in?" Katherine asked. "BBPD." Gilbert said, holding up a badge. "Sure.." Peterson said, looking angry. "Uh, so I don't know if you've heard.. but some kids in your neighborhood have gone missing." Katherine said. "Some as young as four, and one as old as thirteen." Gilbert added. "And you think I had something to do with it?" Peterson asked. "Mr. Peterson, we didn't say that." Katherine said. "THAT'S WHY YOU'RE HERE." Peterson pointed out. "Calm down, sir. Just a formality." Gilbert said. "We know you're on the sex offenders list, so this is just us ruling you out. It's really for your own peace of mind." Katherine said. "So what do you have to ask me?" Peterson asked. "Where were you the night of May 10th, 2016. That was the night the first disappearance was reported. A young girl Kimberly Claw." Katherine said. "May 10th? You're asking me to remember something from a couple of months ago?" Peterson asked. "I read your file. May 10th is your birthday. Would be a shame if you didn't remember your own birthday." Katherine said. "In fact, I do remember. I went to the theater to see a movie." Peterson said. "Do you have a ticket?" Katherine asked. "Who keeps a movie ticket? No I don't still have it." Peterson said. "Uh, around what time was this?" Katherine asked. "About seven." Peterson told them. "Really? Cause at 7:09 you were caught on a Liquor Store camera, getting a six pack. Outside footage showed you getting into a Black Shell Shocker vehicle. The disappearance of Kimberly Claw was called in an hour later. The same Black Shell Shocker was reported to be seen in the area." Katherine revealed. Peterson went silent. "So YOU tell ME.. which one of us is the liar? We both know." Katherine said. "I was really hoping it wouldn't have to come to this." Peterson said, turning his back, and bending over his kitchen table. "Come to what?" Gilbert asked. "It would of been better if you all had just left me alone!" Peterson said. "Sir, you need to come with us." Katherine said. "Those kids.. so precious, so full of life. It was easy taking them. All I had to do was let out my hands, and they came to me." Peterson said. Katherine and Gilbert looked at him oddly. "..That's why I call myself Knockout." Peterson said, turning around. In an instant, Peterson released a gas from his hands that rendered Katherine and Gilbert unconcious. "Beautiful.." Peterson said, staring at their bodies lying on his floor. ------- Marilyn's Home "I feel like a disaster. One of my kids ended up depressed, and another might be as far gone as Shadow." Marilyn said. "You definitely need a drink." Winters said. "Yeah. Something strong enough to kill me." Marilyn joked. "There's that humorous side again." Winters said, smiling. Marilyn started to feel uncomfortable again. "You still keep that nice wine in a pantry somewhere?" Winters asked. "Umm.. Sparkling Coral?" Marilyn asked. "Ocean's finest." Winters said, with a grin. "I do. Not like I'd open it for you.. again." Marilyn said. "Come on. We're both stressed, and in the mood for some. Besides, who knows how many good moments we have left." Winters said, itching closer to Marilyn. Suddenly, Marilyn hears a car pull up outside. "Oh god, that's Molly being dropped off." Marilyn said. "What you want me to do?" Winters asked. "GO! Go hide in the guest room, and PLEASE do no come out for any reason while my daughter's in the house." Marilyn said, rushing him off. "Wait! What if I have to pee?" Winters asked. "I'll bring a bottle." Marilyn said, with a sarcastic face. Winters exited. As the doorbell rung, Marilyn opened the door for Molly. "Mom, hey!" Molly said, hugging her mother. "Hey, munchkin! It's been a while." Marilyn said. "I know, I got homesick." Molly said, throwing herself on the couch. "Hey, hey, these bags can't stay on the floor. Now, how was the field trip?" Marilyn asked, sitting next to her. "Very fun, but I'm a bit sad that summer camp is over." Molly said. "Well.. that just means more free time for you until school starts." Marilyn said. "Reading books and doing work? That is free time for me." Molly said. "Right. I forgot I'm raising a brainiac." Marilyn said. "So, how's Katherine been?" Molly asked. "Uh, I brought some brownies from the supermarket the other day. They've been waiting for you to eat them." Marilyn said. "Stop changing the subject. What's happened to my sister, mom?" Molly asked. "She's just been going through a lot." Marilyn said. "What's new, I want specifics." Molly demanded. "No. Look, I want you to have a nice childhood. One I wasn't able to give your siblings. If something was critical about Katherine, I would tell you. But right now, adult business is adult business. Got it?" Marilyn asked. "Well, I'm practically an adult, but yeah.. I got it." Molly said, walking to her room. "MOLLY, YOUR BAGS. Ughh, what am I gonna do with that child?" Marilyn asked, face palming. ------ Patrick Peterson's House Katherine slowly opens her eyes. "Whe-re am I.." Katherine said, coming out of the daze. She immediately realized that she was chained, standing up, to a wall. "No!" Katherine said, wiggling her arms. Looking around, she saw that she was in some kind of torture dungeon. On the other side, Gilbert was also chained in the same manner. "I am standing, chained in a dungeon. How did my life get to this point?" Katherine wondered. "Ka-th..Katherine!" Gilbert shouted, awakening. "Gilbert, we were knocked out." Katherine said. "Yeah, yeah, I remember. Patrick Peterson released a gas." Gilbert said. "From his fingertips. We're dealing with a meta here." Katherine said. "Aww man, this all just got so much more complicated." Gilbert said. "I know." Katherine said, shaking her head. "And my butt itches. How am I supposed to scratch?" Gilbert questioned. "Okay, Gilbert, EWW." Katherine remarked. "Sorry. I tend to be silly when I'm under stress." Gilbert said. "Hey, everything will be fine." Katherine said, wiggling her chains. "No, it won't. I messed up. Again." Gilbert said, getting emotional. "What are you talking about?" Katherine asked. "I was a desk cop for as long as I've been at the BBPD. You know that I always wanted more. I wanted to get out there and actively make a difference. Finally, this year.. I got my opportunity. And what did I do? I blew it. I shot a woman to death, and then stood by while an assassin escaped right in front of my eyes. And now I've failed YET AGAIN. We're trapped in a dungeon." Gilbert expressed. "Gilbert, the mind is a tricky thing. You froze because you were traumatized by what you had accidentally done. You can't blame yourself for that. And you can't blame yourself for THIS. No one knew Peterson had abilities. Though, they seem to explain how he had so easily kidnapped all those children, come to think of it." Katherine said. "How are we gonna get out of this?" Gilbert asked. "THERE IS NO GETTING OUT OF THIS." Peterson said, entering. "Peterson, let us go and we can work something out." Gilbert said. Peterson began to put on latex gloves. "What are the gloves for?" Gilbert questioned. "...Oh my god. Gilbert, look around." Katherine noticed. "What?.." Gilbert asked. Gilbert saw what Katherine had seen. All around the room there were jars containing what looked to be organs and body parts. "He's gonna take our organs. Cause that's what you did to those kids, right?" Katherine called Peterson out. "I'm a scientist. I experiment." Peterson said, smiling. "You're a crackpot. There's a difference." Katherine said. "I had a child before. She died when she was four." Peterson told them. "That wasn't in your file.." Katherine said. "I wasn't put on the birth certificate. Had issues with her mother. But one day, I was told that my little girl got ran over by a car. The driver didn't stop. He ran her over so hard that all of her organs were splashed out all over the streets." Peterson said, crying. "That's awful.." Gilbert said. "How could someone do that? How could they run a child over so badly and keep driving?" Peterson questioned. "People do bad stuff. I'm sure you can relate." Katherine said. "Ever since that happened, I've been curious about death.. what happens to our organs as they disconnect with our soul. There's no physical evidence for the soul, it must be there, right?" Peterson asked. "..You think you'll find the answer to these questions by murdering people?" Katherine asked. "I'm going to go retrieve my tools. Then we can start the fun." Peterson said, smiling. As Peterson exited, Katherine and Gilbert looked at each other in fear. "We GOTTA get out of here, NOW." Gilbert stressed. "Oh man, I really wish I didn't have to do this." Katherine said, tapping her feet and biting her lip. "Do what? What's wrong?" Gilbert asked. "The only way we get out of here.. is if I come out to you about something." Katherine said. "Oh, Kathy, I already know you're gay!" Gilbert said. "No, Gilbert. That's not what I'm talking about." Katherine said, closing her eyes. "I'm confused." Gilbert said. "I'm Miss Appear." Katherine told him. "...No...really?" Gilbert asked. "Yes. Frankly, I thought you had a clue." Katherine said. "Ya know what, last year, there was this time I could have SWORN you turned invisible.. but I ignored it." Gilbert said. "Why?" Katherine asked. "Helped me sleep at night." Gilbert said, grinning. "Yes, cause we all fear what we don't understand." Katherine said, rolling her eyes. "I won't tell anyone. But, now you need to use your powers to get us out of here." Gilbert said. "I don't know that I can. My hands are caught in place by these chains, so I can't really use my telekinesis." Katherine said. "But.. you can turn invisible still, right?" Gilbert asked. "Yes." Katherine said, turning invisible and then visible. "WICKED COOL!" Gilbert said, excitedly. "Shhh!" Katherine said. "Sorry. Any how, that's our play." Gilbert said. "Me turning invisible? How does that help us get out of here?" Katherine asked. "It'll help us turn the tables on Peterson. From there we wing it." Gilbert said. "Alright, what's the plan?" Katherine asked. ------- Detweiler's Home Vivian arrived on Detweiler's terrace, with her body decorated by a beautiful dress. "You look beautiful." Detweiler said, in a suit. "Me? This terrace is beautiful. And big." Vivian said, walking over to the table. "Yeah, I get a nice view. From here, you can even see over to the Jellyfish Fields." Detweiler showed her. "Stunning." Vivian said, smiling. Both of them took their seats at the table. "This meal looks absolutely tasty." Vivian said. "I hire the best cooks. My mother always said, 'nothing beats a good meal'. That crazy old bat." Detweiler said, laughing. "You really didn't have to do this for me." Vivian said, sipping wine. "Hey, you endured me talking about my ex-wife earlier. You deserve this." Detweiler joked. "I'm here anytime you wanna talk about her. My own marriage didn't end easy. So, I get it." Vivian said. "You and George Coyne, huh? You guys have been the talk of the town for a while now." Detweiler said. "Yeah. He did bad things." Vivian said. "Doesn't stop you from loving him still, does it?" Detweiler asked. "Nope. Even after the abuse I endured." Vivian remarked. "Wait, I'm sorry. What was that?" Detweiler asked. "Uh.. well, he abused me during our marriage. Physically, emotionally.. financially. He would even pimp me out here and there." Vivian said, crying. "I'm so sorry, I didn't know." Detweiler said. "That's one thing I don't let many people in on." Vivian said. "That's why you left him?" Detweiler asked. "It was hard to leave. Especially with a child in the middle. But, I did it. I abandoned my son in the process. I let the events happen. The events that would lead Billy to become.. Shadow." Vivian said. "The only person at blame here is George. And, despite your son's rough childhood, he's also to blame for what he did as an adult. Abuse victims don't get a pass to abuse others." Detweiler remarked. Vivian looked at him, tearfully. Detweiler held her hand. "I'm here for you too." Detweiler said, softly. ------- Patrick Peterson's Dungeon Peterson arrives back down in the dungeon. Entering, he brings in a table full of medical tools. "Are you guys ready for your dissection!" Peterson cheered. "Can't wait!!!" Gilbert said, sarcastically. "Wait, where is she?" Peterson said, noticing that Katherine wasn't there anymore. Peterson walked over to her spot on the wall. "She was right here! NOW TELL ME WHERE IS SHE." Peterson yelled, turning around. "Dude, calm down.. she's right behind you." Gilbert said. Quickly, Katherine kicked Peterson with great force, in his back. Peterson hits the ground, banging his head. Katherine turns visible again. "WOOHOO! You knocked out Knockout!" Gilbert cheered. "Yeah, but we still got the chains problem to worry about." Katherine said, wiggling her chains again. "What's that on the floor?" Gilbert asked. Katherine looked down. "That's my phone! It must of fell out of his sweater. He probably took it after he knocked us out." Katherine said. "Great! Now just levitate it up to you.. or me." Gilbert said. "Gilbert, I told you.. these chains restrict my ability to use my telekinesis." Katherine said. "Telekinesis is all about moving things with your mind, no?" Gilbert asked. "Yes, but- " "So why do you need to use your hands? Concentrate, Katherine. Really use your mind." Gilbert said. "You're asking me to perform something that I've never done before." Katherine said. "Maybe not intentionally, but I'm betting when your powers first blossomed, you were moving things with your mind without knowing.. therefore not using your hands." Gilbert guessed. "You're right. I'm gonna try." Katherine said. "Just focus on the phone. Make it do what you want it to do." Gilbert coached. Katherine focused all of her energy on the cell phone. Within a minute, she was able to levitate it up. "You see this?!" Katherine asked, excitedly. "Great job! Now we need to dial 911." Gilbert said. "Have you ever nose-dialed?" Katherine asked. "No." Gilbert said. "You're going to today." Katherine said. Katherine levitated the phone to Gilbert's nose. Gilbert, trying hard to be precise, managed to dial 911 on the keypad. "Press speaker with your nose." Katherine said, trying hard to hold the phone with her powers. "Pressed." Gilbert said. "Yes, this is the BBPD. How may we help you?" a voice asked. "This is Officer Gilbert. Me and Detective Cross are in a bit of trouble." Gilbert spoke. ------- Bikini Bottom Police Department An hour later, Katherine and Gilbert arrived at the department. Other officers clapped for them, hailing them as heroes. "What all happened?" another officer asked Katherine. "A guy we tried to investigate had the ability to emit a knock out gas. We were captured and almost dissected, but we got the better of him." Katherine said. Detweiler entered the precinct. "Katherine, Gilbert.. I rushed over as soon as I heard what had happened. Where's the deputy?" Detweiler asked. "She and a whole squad of officers are over at Peterson's house now. He had a dungeon, full of organs and body parts in jars. The kids he took... they were all dissected." Katherine told him. "It's a mess over in that neighborhood right now. Lots of angry people." Gilbert added. "How did you get the drop on Peterson?" Detweiler asked. "Well, we're trained law enforcement. Was there any doubt?" Katherine said, nervously. "Oh, there's Deputy Marissa now. I'll be right back." Detweiler said, walking over. "Katherine, they'll be asking a lot of questions about how we managed to make a call while both chained up in that dungeon." Gilbert whispered. "..Or they'll just brush pass it. A lot just came out. There's bigger issues to deal with right now. All those kids." Katherine said. "I know, it's horrible." Gilbert agreed. "Katherine, can I see you in my office, by the way?" Detweiler called out. "Yeah, sure." Katherine said, nervously. Katherine and Detweiler entered his office. "What's this about?" Katherine asked. "First, you and Gilbert did great today. Second, this is about the Vivian Coyne assassination investigation." Detweiler told her. "What is it?" Katherine asked. "We had found a cell phone at the scene of the crime. Belonging to Killer M." Detweiler told her. "Really? What did you guys find on it?" Katherine asked. "I just got this information, but apparently some wire transfers of money were found. We traced the account, and a woman named Marsha Summers was his supplier." Detweiler revealed. "Okay, so this woman was the one who hired Killer M to assassinate Vivian? It doesn't make sense.. who is she?" Katherine asked. "That's what we'll be trying to figure out in the coming days. But we're SO CLOSE to finally putting this nightmare to bed." Detweiler said. "I, uh.. I need to go." Katherine said. "Today was a lot for you. Of course. I'm gonna stay here a little late and try to get to the bottom of this." Detweiler said. "Alright. See ya." Katherine said, leaving. ------- Marilyn's Home Katherine arrived at her mother's house. "Katherine, hey!" Marilyn said, letting her in. "Hey, I just really needed my mom right now. Today was stressful." Katherine said. Marilyn hugged her. "Both of my girls home today!" Marilyn said. "Oh, Molly's back from the field trip?" Katherine asked. "You bet!" Molly said, racing to hug her sister. Katherine squeezed her tight. "What did they feed you? You're at least an inch taller." Katherine said. "I wish I had time for this reunion, but I need to go in the backyard to study the living patterns of the snails that are living there." Molly said. "You still haven't called an exterminator.. or pet shop?" Katherine asked, looking at her mother. "Don't look at me like that. Those snails are sad and homeless!" Marilyn laughed. "Well, I have to get to it. It's for my summer project for English class." Molly said. "Really? In my day, they made us read books over the summer and do a report. No one ever turned it in." Katherine said, laughing. "Everyone's stupid. Except me." Molly said, racing off. "That kid is gonna work herself to death." Katherine said. "Yeah, I'll worry about Molly later. What's with you?" Marilyn asked. "Well, you'll be happy to know that we made a breakthrough with the assassination case." Katherine said, taking off her jacket. Marilyn and Katherine sat on the couch. "So, do you guys have a suspect now?" Marilyn asked. "Detweiler just told me that Killer M was getting money transfers from a person named Marsha Summers. I'm like, who is this woman?" Katherine expressed. "Marsha Summers?" Marilyn questioned. "Yeah.. why?" Katherine asked. "Umm.. nothing, it's just a little weird." Marilyn said, awkwardly. "Mom, tell me what's wrong." Katherine said. "It's just.. Summers was my mother's maiden name. When her and my father got married, she changed it to Cross." Marilyn said. "Okay, a lot of people share grandma's maiden name." Katherine said. "That's not the weirdest part yet. Marsha was Vivian's name before she moved away and changed it." Marilyn revealed. "Wait. Mom, what are you saying here?" Katherine asked. "It's.. possible that Vivian arranged her own assassination." Marilyn told her. "Oh my god." Katherine said, looking stunned. TO.BE.CONTINUED 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 Year of Miss Appear Ep.24 "Mad" Katherine's Narration: “Depression is about anger, it is about anxiety, it is about character and heredity. But it is also about something that is in its way quite unique. It is the illness of identity, it is the illness of those who do not know where they fit, who lose faith in the myths they have so painstakingly created for themselves. " Detweiler's Home Vivian sat on the couch in Detweiler's living room. As she sipped her glass of wine, she thought about her terrace dinner with Detweiler and blushed. Suddenly, Vivian heard the front door blast open. "What the hell!" Vivian said. Katherine came storming into the house. "VIVIAN! We need to talk!" Katherine yelled, walking into the living room. "Katherine, what the HELL are you doing here?" Vivian asked. "Why the HELL would you hire a HITMAN on YOURSELF!" Katherine screamed. "You know Katherine, you really need to get yourself evaluated for psychosis." Vivian said, standing up. "Oh stop it! Stop! Stop acting like I don't know what I'm talking about. The police found the phone at the crime scene. Mikey Merlin's phone." Katherine said. "And what does that have to do with me?" Vivian asked. "Oh, I don't know, Marsha. Maybe the fact that they were able to track the person's account that was wiring to Merlin." Katherine said. "Marsha is not- " "SAVE IT. I know, Vivian. My mother told me that your name was MARSHA before you changed it. And Summers was your mother's maiden name." Katherine revealed. "You can't prove a damn thing. But I have all the evidence I need to prove to anyone how crazy you are. How are the therapy sessions coming?" Vivian taunted. "SHUT UP!" Katherine said. Katherine used her telekinesis to pin Vivian to the wall, knocking down picture frames from above. "UHH!" Vivian grunted, hitting the wall. "TELL me the truth!" Katherine said, increasing pressure. "Stop it! Stop it!" Vivian said, struggling. Katherine kept up. "FINE! I did it, okay? I DID IT! I hired Mikey Merlin to stage attacks on me." Vivian revealed. "Why?" Katherine asked, stunned. "I wanted everyone to believe that Martin Rogers was the one trying to kill me, so he'd lose the election." Vivian said. "You did this for power? Why is it always like this with you?!? You are a HORRIBLE person who will KILL to get what she wants. You don't care how many lives you destroy, or how many people DIE in the crossfire! Donnie Lornes, the people from the first rally, all of your security detail. DEAD!" Katherine called her out. "And what about you, kid? All you've become is SHADOW." Vivian said. Katherine had a flashback. "You can't leave yet, mother. There's still one more person I have left to kill. YOU." Shadow said. Shadow shot out a dark energy blast at his mother. Vivian hit the wall, almost passing out. "I'm gonna need you to be awake for this!" Shadow said, pulling her up. Shadow pinned his mother against the wall with great strength. "Don't do this! Pleaseee!" Vivian said, begging for her life. "I'm not him, YOU are." Katherine said, letting Vivian go. Vivian dropped to the floor. "Don't chicken out. Kill me! KILL me! KILL ME!" Vivian screamed. Detweiler entered the house, having heard Vivian's screams from the front hall. "WHAT in the world is going on?" Detweiler asked, rushing in. Detweiler looked at Katherine. "Detective, what the hell are you doing here? Especially so late." Detweiler asked. "Why don't you tell him, Vivian." Katherine said, staring her down. Vivian looked regretful, as she stood up. "Vivian? What's going on? Tell me what?" Detweiler asked. "Come ON, Vivian. For once in your life, take responsibility. Take responsibility like George did." Katherine said. "Don't you DARE speak his name!" Vivian yelled. "I'm gonna go. But whether she tells you or not, is up to her guilty conscious. Ya know.. if she has one." Katherine said, leaving. "Vivian, please explain?" Detweiler asked. "I did it, okay?" Vivian said, crying. "Did what?" Detweiler asked, touching her face. "No, look, you're not gonna like me after this." Vivian cried, pushing his hand away. "Vivian, whatever it is.. we can get through it together." Detweiler pleaded. "I put the hit out on myself." Vivian said. "What? Wait, what are you saying?" Detweiler asked, confused. "I hired Mikey Merlin to pretend to try and kill me." Vivian admitted. "No, Vivian- " "I AM Marsha Summers." Vivian continued. "Stop talking!" "My name was Marsha before I changed it, and Summers was my mother's maiden name." Vivian ended, as her crying got more vigorous. "I can't believe this! Vivian, how COULD YOU. You lied to me! You lied to EVERYONE. You WASTED my department's resources on a case that DIDN'T EXIST!" Detweiler yelled. "I know! And I'm a terrible person. Okay?" Vivian cried. "Get out of my house." Detweiler said, overwhelmed. "Garret, please." Vivian said, trying to grab onto him. "STOP! Get your shit and GET OUT!" Detweiler yelled, as spit flew in Vivian's face. "I'll be gone by morning time." Vivian said. "Wait, no. I have to.. I have to arrest you." Detweiler said, with his face red from emotion. "Do what you need." Vivian said, shedding more tears. "Vivian Coyne, you are under arrest for perjury, contract murder, reckless endangerment of others, and multiple counts of first degree murder. You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.." Detweiler arrested her. ------- Marilyn's Home Early the next morning, Marilyn and Winters met up in the living room. "Molly's sleeping, right?" Detweiler asked. "Yes. She usually doesn't wake up until a quarter to noon. But when we come back, I need you to enter through the back door and quietly make your way to the guest room." Marilyn said. "Will do. But look, are you sure you wanna go to Michael's former mental facility?" Winters asked. "You said we needed answers. This is the only way." Marilyn said. "Yeah, but I didn't think about whether it would be too much on you or not." Winters said. "You don't worry about my strength. You don't get to do that anymore." Vivian said. "Okay. Sorry. Can I hop on your laptop real quick before we go." Winters asked. "What do you need?" Marilyn asked. "A nice hoodie. For disguise purposes. I need to see if the store I like is open right now." Winter said. "Go ahead." Vivian said. Hopping on her laptop, Winters ran into several news articles. "Uh, Marilyn.." Winters said. "WHAT? What now? You're like a baby, sometimes." Marilyn yelled. "Have you seen the news articles this morning?" Winters asked. "No." Marilyn said, rolling her eyes. Suddenly, alerts began coming to her phone. "Your sister, Vivian. She's been arrested for staging her own assassinations apparently." Winter told her. "Oh god, I'm getting the same alerts on my phone." Vivian said, reading several news articles. "I always knew that woman was a nematode." Winters said. "No, no.. she was getting her life back on track, running for Mayor. She was becoming a better person! This isn't true!" Marilyn insisted. "Well look, we have more important things to get to. I know you want to be there for your sister, but we need to go now." Winters said, putting on shades. "Yeah, no one's gonna notice you in that." Marilyn said, sarcastically. "Shush, that's why I'm getting the hoodie." Winters said, walking to the door. Both of them left out. ------- Bikini Bottom Police Department, File Room Katherine is seen in the file room. "Hello, Cross." a man's voice is heard. "..Garcia?" Kathrine asked, while putting the file on Knockout in storage. Garcia walked into the room. "I didn't think I'd be seeing you around here for some time." Katherine said. "Because I got shot? Some people heal faster than others." Garcia said. "I believe that." Katherine said. "You seem to be the only one. Detweiler just told me to go back home. He doesn't think I'm strong enough to be here, even though I'm all patched up." Garcia said. "Detweiler is a little on edge this morning." Katherine said. "It's the Vivian thing, isn't it. I heard you're the big champ at the precinct as of late. You and 'Gillie' got the drop on a serial kidnapping meta, and you were the one who put the clues together about the Vivian thing. Leading to her arrest." Garcia said. "Everyone's been giving me my props, but it's no big deal." Katherine said, gulping. "I won't give you any hype. That's for sure. This entire time, you lied to me. Vivian is your AUNT." Garcia said. "I tried to keep that detail private, for professional purposes." Katherine said. "NO! Once again, you found a way to compromise a case. Ever think investigating a family member might be a conflict of interest? Ever think you should TELL your partner all the facts involved?!?" Garcia yelled. "SHUT UP!" Katherine screamed. Garcia got unnerved. "STOP yelling at me! You don't think I KNOW HOW INCOMPETENT I AM? How much of a DUMBASS I can be? I'm PERFECTLY aware, and I don't need you to KEEP REMINDING ME!" Katherine yelled at the top of her lungs. Other detectives gathered in the room, worried about what was going on. Feeling embarrassed and stressed, Katherine charged out of the room, and left the precinct. ------- Shellington Hospital, Room 310 Analise is visited in her hospital room by her father, Martin. "Dad, hey!" Analise said. "Hello, sweetie. How are you?" Martin asked, kissing her forehead. "I'm good. I wish the hospital people knew believed that." Analise said. "What's the problem?" Martin asked. "I wanted to go home today.. but I can't." Analise said. "Sweetie, you caught an infection the other day, and they had to re-bandage your wound. They're just being careful with you." Martin said. "But I'm fine now, and I can take the medication they gave me at home." Analise said. "Analise, we need to talk about how you ended up like this in the first place." Martin said. "What do you mean?" Analise asked. "Analise, you've been dodging me for days. Now I need to know the truth. Why were you there that night at Vivian's place?" Martin asked. "I was with Miss Appear. She sought me out because she knew about my visions. I was able to have one for her that allowed us to forsee Vivian being in trouble." Analise lied. "Come on, don't play me for a fool! You know who she is.." Martin said. "I don't." Analise said. "Because she's Katherine. It's obvious." Martin accused. "Wow, that's out there." Analise said. "Oh really? The night you were shot, Miss Appear blasted into my house and threatened my life, because she believed I was responsible for getting you shot." Martin revealed. Analise looked stunned. "That kind of emotion.. it only makes sense if it's love. I know that you and Katherine.. you guys love each other." Martin said. "I can't do this right now." Analise said. "Fine. Don't tell me now. But, eventually." Martin said. Analise's mother, Sarah, entered the room. "Hello, you two! Isn't this a glorious day!?" Sarah asked, very gleeful. "I assume you're referring to Vivian Coyne's arrest." Martin asked. "Yes! Now everyone knows for SURE that you never tried to assassinate her! And you are pretty much going to be Bikini Bottom's Mayor at this point. I can't see Vivian being allowed to stay in the race." Sarah pointed out. "Mom's right. I wonder how Katherine feels about all this.." Analise questioned. "Why would you mention Katherine?" Sarah asked. Analise and Martin looked at each other quickly. "Uh.. Katherine likes politics. This will definitely interest her." Analise said. "Really? I remember a few months ago you said you asked her if she was interest in helping out in your father's campaign and her answer was 'politics can suck my ass'." Sarah remembered. ".. She's changed since then." Analise said, trying not to laugh. ------- Dr. Helen Swatson's Office Katherine was in-session with her therapist. "You seem distracted today. Distant, somehow.." Helen pointed out. "I just have a lot on my mind." Katherine said. "That's what I'm here for. Unload." Helen said. "I feel.. I don't know.. on edge, I guess." Katherine said, clenching her fists. "Okay, tell me why." Helen pressed. Tears began to flood the corners of Katherine's eyes. "I am so mad." Katherine admitted, holding her tears in. "Who are you angry at?" Helen asked. "I don't know. Everyone and everything." Katherine said. "Go on.." Helen said. "Vivian's stupidity put lives in danger, and I confronted her about it before her arrest. I totally attacked her with my powers. Then, at work, my partner made some off hand comments and I pretty much exploded!" Katherine said, shaking her head. "See, I think you weren't really mad at those people." Helen said. "But, I was.." Katherine said. "No. I mean really mad. The source of your anger did not originate with Vivian or with Garcia. You need to dig deep, and find out what is really making you angry." Helen told her. Katherine finally released her tears. Helen handed her a tissue. Katherine wiped her eyes. "I, uh.. I guess I'm so overwhelmed with all the issues in my life, and everything I've been through. It's just really beaten me down. I feel responsible, because I couldn't get my life in order sooner. I dropped out of school, I had a non-existent relationship with my parents, I almost died, and I lost the only person in the world who made me feel good." Katherine let out. "But, you went back to school and got your diploma. You're also patching things back up with your mother. And you're still alive. Not only all of those things, but you have people. You're just not letting them in." Helen said. Katherine nodded. "What I'm getting here, is that you're angry at.. yourself." Helen said. "Yeah. Yeah." Katherine said, wiping more tears. "Come with me." Helen said, getting up. "Where are we going?" Katherine asked. -------- Happy Dale Mental Facility Marilyn and Winters arrived at Happy Dale. It was a particularly slow day. Winters had a hood on, hoping not to be noticed. "Marilyn, is that you?" a woman asked, walking from behind the front desk. "Hello, Jennifer. It's great to see you again." Marilyn said. "Who's your friend?" Jennifer asked. "He's a private man." Marilyn said. "Who apparently likes wearing sunglasses inside." Jennifer said. "We're here about my son." Marilyn said, changing the subject. "Marilyn, babe.. you know that your son hasn't been here for some time now. He escaped." Jennifer said. "I have reason to believe that you're lying." Marilyn said. "I have reason to tell you to get the hell out." Jennifer said. Suddenly, Jennifer felt a gun pressed against her back. "Here's the deal, hunty. You give us some answers, and I don't shoot you. Now, walk us to an empty room." Winters threatened. Jennifer, scared for her life, walked them into an empty room down the hall. "Alright, lower the blinds." Winters told Marilyn, while keeping his gun pointed at Jennifer. "What makes you think I have insider information on Michael?" Jennifer asked. "You were his leading nurse. Please, I just need answers to protect my family." Marilyn said. "Nothing shady happened." Jennifer said. "Lies. We know you made a deal with Raymond Charles to transfer Michael to him. Paid you a good sum, didn't he?" Winters asked. "We saw the advertisement outside. A new medical wing, huh? Donation... or black market?" Marilyn questioned. "Fine. We threw down with Raymond Charles - but your son was SUCH a problem, that we were just waiting to be rid of him!" Jennifer confessed. "Why did Raymond Charles want Michael? What was his interest?" Winters asked. "He never said. I'm so sorry." Jennifer said. "Did he tell you guys anything?" Marilyn asked. "He told us he could give Michael control over his abilities." Jennifer said. "How so?" Marilyn asked. "Something to help channel them.. or keep his hypnotic waves in check. I think he called it, the Orb of Confusion." Jennifer revealed. Marilyn and Winters looked at each other, both lost. "Whatever that means." Jennifer said. "We're going to get going, and you're never gonna tell anyone that we were here." Winters said. "Or else?" Jennifer asked. "I have a special talent for having people found.. and killed." Winters smiled. Marilyn looked disturbed. "Come on." Winters said to Marilyn, as they both exited the room. ------- Dr. Helen Swatson's Floor Helen and Katherine entered a door down the hall from Helen's office. "Hey, what's this?" Katherine asked. In front of them, was a tall block of marble stone. "This was sent to me by Squilliam Fancy's Do-It-Yourself Sculpturing Company." Helen told her. "I suppose you don't have the time to sculpt this bad boy." Katherine said. "I don't. I was expecting something.. a little different. I want you to destroy it." Helen said. "What? Why?" Katherine asked. "I mean, you don't have to. But, I thought it would be a good way to release your anger." Helen said. "I think you're right.." Katherine said. Helen left the room, while Katherine walked a tiny bit closer to the stone. Katherine used her telekinesis to start blasting the stone. She then began having flashbacks (denoted in italics). In front of her, she saw multiple police officers, yellow tape, an emergency truck, and paramedics. "What the hell?" Katherine said, seeing them put a body on the stretcher. "Wait...June? JUNE!" Katherine screamed, noticing her friend. "I'm sorry, young lady. She's dead." a paramedic told her. Katherine blasted the stone harder, while screaming. I thought I did a better job as a father, but it turns out I raised a dyke!" Ben yelled. Katherine looked at him, nearly in tears. "I hate you." Katherine admitted, with tears finally streaming down her face. Katherine screamed louder, as cracks began to appear all over the stone. "You don't know me! You don't know what I've been through!" Katherine said, starting to cry. "I try so hard to keep it together, but it HURTS. It hurts so much!" Katherine continued, crying more vigorously. "Katherine, I don't think that you want to die. I think you want to live, and that's why you're hurting. You're seeking relief, which you can't feel if you're dead." Analise expressed to her. Katherine moved closer and closer over the ledge. Katherine blasted even harder, while screaming her head off. The stone immediately exploded from the pressure. As pieces of marble launched all around the room, Katherine nearly fainted from releasing so much energy. Dr. Helen entered the room, kneeling by Katherine on the floor. "Are you alright?" Helen asked, touching her shoulder. "I'm okay, I'm okay.. I'm okay." Katherine said, nearly out of breath. ------- Shellington Hospital, Room 302 Analise heard her hospital room door open. Coming through, was Vivian Coyne, who was carrying flowers. "Ms. Coyne! What are you doing here?" Analise asked, shocked. "Surprised that I'm not in a jail cell?" Vivian asked. "I thought you were arrested for staging your own assassination, and in the process, GETTING PEOPLE KILLED." Analise yelled. "I brought you these roses. A way of saying thanks for trying to save me." Vivian said, placing them on a desk. "You bitch. I don't need your damn flowers! You almost had me MURDERED." Analise yelled. "I didn't plan for you and Katherine to be there. You did this to yourself." Vivian said. "..And you call Katherine delusional. How are you possibly walking around scott free?" Analise asked. "There was a complete lack of physical evidence." Vivian said. "What about the Marsha Summers name?" Analise asked. "Guess work. Nothing concrete." Vivian said. "So, they couldn't pin the account to you that you were wiring money transfers to Merlin through." Analise guessed. "I'm actually happy that Katherine outed me to Detweiler. Only made this case completely compromised, and rushed." Vivian said. "Now you're a free woman." Analise said, angered. "And soon, I'm gonna be Mayor." Vivian said. "The people will never choose you as their leader. You will be dropped from this race." Analise said. "We'll see. Sweet dreams, little girl." Vivian said, leaving. ------- Marilyn's Home Marilyn started to pull up to her house. "Oh my god!" Marilyn yelled. Several cop cars and an ambulance were at her doorstep. "Winters.." Marilyn said. "I know. I gotta go." Winters said. Winters jumped out of Marilyn's car, taking off away from the house. Marilyn ran up the front steps of her home. "MA'AM, MA'AM." a cop tried to stop her. "MOVE! I live here!" Marilyn said, running inside. Marilyn saw Katherine walking from the back. "Katherine, what happened?" Marilyn asked. "Mom, I came here from therapy. I wanted to see you after my session, but when I got here.. I found Molly in her room." Katherin said. "What does that mean?" Marilyn asked, freaking out. "Molly is sitting up on her bed, in a complete trance. I called the police and ambulance." Katherine told her. Marilyn raced to Molly's room. "MOLLY! MOLLY!" Marilyn yelled out. Molly had a blank expression, with he eyes wide open. A medical examiner shined a light into her eyes. "Unresponsive to visual stimuli. It's like... like she's not seeing anything. Like she isn't aware of any of her surroundings." the examiner said. Marilyn and Katherine looked at each other, nervously. ------- Vivian's Home Vivian arrived inside her home. She had a flashback to night of the incident. Analise and Vivian ran down a flight of stairs, coming in through the living room. "STOP WHERE YOU ARE." Killer M said, appearing before them. "Where's Katherine?" Analise asked, standing in front of Vivian. Killer M pulled out a gun, shooting Analise. Trying not to think of it, she poured herself a glass of wine in her living room As she sipped, she could somehow still smell the deaths that took place in her home. The blood that was spilled. Vivian suddenly felt very alone. Taking out her phone, she dialed Mikey Merlin. "Merlin.." Vivian said. We see Mikey in a tight one bed room. "Vivian Coyne. Why the hell are you calling me?" Mikey asked. "Because this is over. I'm ending it. Do you hear me? I don't need you to continue staging assassination attempts on me." Vivian told him. "I don't care about you. I have a new target." Mikey said, hanging up. Mikey looks over to a board, pinned to his wall, containing pictures and news headlines. He throws a dart at a blurry picture of the superhero, Miss Appear. "I'll find you, Cloaked Crusader." Mikey said, evily. TO.BE.CONTINUED 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.25 "Doors" Katherine's Narration: “There's a difference between fear and paralysis. And I've learned that I don't have to "grow up" to be open to opportunity, to be willing to step through doors without being pushed. I just have to be brave. I just have to be slightly braver than I am scared.” Marilyn's Home Winters enters Marilyn's house. "Hey." Marilyn said, letting him in. "Hey. No police, right?" Winters asked. "No, no." Marilyn said. "How's Molly?" Winters asked. "She's been in the same state for three days now. I don't know how much more of it I can take." Marilyn said, putting her hand over her head. "Sorry I haven't been around. I got a room at a shady motel outside the city. Just been laying low there." Winters said. "With my home now a hotbed for police investigation due to Molly's condition, I realize it wouldn't be smart to keep having you in the guest room. So, yeah I get it." Marilyn said. "After all this is over.. we need to get away or something, amirite?" Winters joked. "I'm not going anywhere with you. After this is over, you're going back to prison, RIGHT?" Marilyn asked. "It was just a thought. If I can't have you back, I don't want anything. I'd happily return to prison. Once I know you and your girls are safe." Winters told her. "But we're not. MOLLY has obviously been attacked by Michael somehow." Marilyn said. "We don't know that." Winters said. "Yes we do! He could of put her in some kind of hypnotic hallucination.. I DON'T KNOW." Marilyn said, freaking out. "We just need to be calm as I try to figure out where Michael could be." Winters said. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. "Go hide in the guest room." Marilyn said to Winters. As Winters took off, Marilyn opened the door. "Vivian.." Marilyn said, angered. "Hello, sister. It's been awhile. I almost thought you didn't hear about everything going on with me." Vivian said, walking in. "I didn't tell you that you could come in here." Marilyn said, shutting the door hard. "...So you have heard." Vivian said. Marilyn looked at her with disgust. -------- Katherine's Apartment Katherine looked at the calender on her living room wall. "Oh god.." Katherine said, shedding a tear. She heard a knock on her door. When she opened it, she saw Maddie Morley - June's mother. "Mrs. Morley?" Katherine asked, in confusion. "Good afternoon, Katherine." Maddie said, being uncharacteristically gentle. "Uh, what are you doing here?" Katherine asked. "It wasn't easy to find you. You had changed apartments within the past year." Maddie said. "Yeah, I almost died at my last one." Katherine said, on edge. "I'm sorry, I'd heard about that at the time." Maddie said. "Mrs. Morley, no offense.. but the last time I saw you was a year ago when you called me a bitch for telling you about your own daughter, and who she was." Katherine said. "That's why I'm here. I've had time to reflect. To grow. Today is June's birthday." Maddie said. "I know." Katherine said. "Can we not do this in the doorway?" Maddie asked. Katherine let Maddie in. "Because today is her brithday, I just.. felt the need to make amends with you, since you meant a lot to her. She'd want me to." Maddie said. "Yeah, probably." Katherine said. "Thank you for having her diary sent me. When we read it, we understood the fear she felt to come out to us about her powers, the shame. It took us awhile to process it all, but we did." Maddie said. "Are you sure about that?" Katherine asked. "Our daughter was beautiful. Perfect. I think it was you who said to us, 'who says perfection only comes in one form?'.." Maddie remembered. "I'm glad that you found closure in all of this." Katherine said. "I hope you have as well?" Maddie asked. "Yeah." Katherine said, slightly unsure. "Well, I have to go now. I have an errand to run, but uh.. stay in touch, okay?" Maddie asked. "I will." Katherine said, giving a short smile. Maddie left. -------- Marilyn's Home "What are you doing here, Vivian?" Marilyn asked. "I needed to see my sister." Vivian said. "You're supposed to be behind bars. Oh yeah, you got let off because the evidence didn't stick." Marilyn said. "Blame your bastard daughter. She compromised my arrest." Vivian said. "Stop! STOP! You, ONCE AGAIN, put my daughter in danger!" Marilyn said. "Oh please! She's the one that got involved in something that wasn't her business!" Vivian protested. "Analise could have died! Donnie Lornes DID die! Along with all of your personal security. Were you gonna have Mikey Merlin kill me next?" Marilyn asked. "I WOULD NEVER put you in harm's way. You are my sister!" Vivian yelled. "Blood means nothing to you, Vivian. Whether it's family ties, or civillian casualties! GET OUT." Marilyn yelled. "You're mad right now, but in time you will forgive me - " "NO! I won't." Marilyn said. "I can't take you being angry at me, Mary. Everyone else already is. Have you heard the public's nickname for me? 'Black Vivian'? Cute, right?" Vivian asked, shedding a tear. "You deserve it." Marilyn said. Both of the ladies got alerts on their phones. "There are protests going on outside of your house.." Marilyn said, reading the news articles. "What? I'm not even there." Vivian said. Marilyn turned on the News. "At this time, protesters are getting more and more violent. Tomatoes, chairs, and baseball bats have all been thrown at Vivian Coyne's lush mansion in Uptown Bikini Bottom. It's unknown if Mrs. Coyne is home, but police are just pulling up to the scene." a news caster reported. "CHARGE BLACK VIVIAN! CHARGE BLACK VIVIAN!" the crowd protested, buring Vivian's outdoor property with fire. Vivian and Marilyn watched the horrific scene unfold on television. "I.. I need to book a room at this hotel I stayed in last year." Vivian said, looking pale. "Viv..." Marilyn said. "No, no.." Vivian said, taking off. Marilyn closed her house door, feeling disappointed. Winters came out from the back. "I'm supposing you heard everything?" Marilyn asked. "I'm sorry. But, I always knew Vivian Coyne was no good. The bitch shot me in my arm last year." Winters moaned. "Which you deserved, but that's a whole other story.." Marilyn said, rolling her eyes. "Took everything in me not to come in here and snap her neck." Winters said. "SEE! THAT RIGHT THERE. THAT is why there will never be another chance for you and me. You are a violent man who will kill to make himself feel better." Marilyn yelled. "You have no idea what you're talking about.." Winters said. "Yes I do. You and Vivian aren't so different. As much as she kills to get what she wants, you kill because you can't have what you want." Marilyn said. Winters went quiet. Marilyn got a call on her phone. "Who is it?" Winters asked. "...It's Jennifer." Marilyn said. "Michael's former head nurse? The one we interrogated at Happy Dale?" Winters asked. "Yes." Marilyn said. "Answer it." Winters said. Marilyn answered. "Jennifer.. why are you calling?" Marilyn asked. "I have some more information you might like." Jennifer's voice was heard. "Okay.." Marilyn said. "I want to do this in person. I'll stop by your house in an hour." Jennifer said. Marilyn hung up. "What was it about?" Winters asked. "Jennifer has more information. She's stopping by soon." Marilyn said. ------ Katherine's Apartment Katherine recieved another knock on her door while watching TV. "Now who is it?" Katherine asked, opening the door. Analise stood before her. "Analise! I didn't know you were being released today!" Katherine cheered, throwing her arms around her. Analise hugged back. "Yeah, I wanted to surprise you." Analise said, walking in. "Uh, so.. are you good?" Katherine asked, closing the door. "I'm good. Any updates?" Analise asked. "On?" Katherine asked. "Well, I thought you might've found something out about the person who's been playing mind games on you by now." Analise asked. "I haven't, and even if I did.. I don't want you involved." Katherine said. "But, we're in this together." Analise said. "You took bullets trying to help me. I wouldn't be able to live if that ever happened again." Katherine said. "I know all the dangers that can come with being a hero. That's why I'm gonna start self defense classes, like you do." Analise said. "Analise, there are some forces you can't fight. A person making me see things that aren't there? Definitely someone you can't fight." Katherine said. "I'm making a choice to help you, because I love you!" Analise said. Katherine's heart pounded. "You can't. You can't love me." Katherine said. Analise looked sad. "You just need to go. Forget you ever met me!" Katherine said, crying. "Katherine, stop it! NONE of us know what's going to happen in the future. But, if you keep closing doors due to fear, you're never gonna live." Analise said. Katherine looked at her intensly. "Don't close me out, Katherine. Don't close this door." Analise said, coming closer to her. "I'm just afraid that my issue will hurt you. Not just my enemies, but my depression." Katherine said, shedding tears. "That's what's really going on here, isn't it? Look, I can't pretend to understand having a mental illness, but I know what pain and sorrow feels like. It's easier to deal with when you have someone in your corner. Someone who'll never leave." Analise said, wiping her tears. Katherine kissed Analise. Analise kissed back, as both of them began to take off their clothes. "Hey, are you sure?" Analise asked. "I want this." Katherine said, grabbing Analise's body. Katherine kissed Analise's neck, and unhooked her bra. Analise did the same, as they headed to Katherine's bedroom. ------- The LeafLet Hotel, Room 312 Vivian, having booked a room at the LeafLet Hotel, sits glumly on her bed. "I have nothing.. once again." Vivian said to herself. She heard a knock on her room door. "Who could that be?" Vivian questioned. Vivian looked out the peephole, seeing Detweiler. "Oh god.." Vivia said, hesitant to open the door. Opening it, Vivian and Detweiler stare at each other. "How'd you find me?" Vivian asked. Detweiler walked in. "I had assumed you weren't gonna go back to your home after the whole.. riot thing there earlier." Detweiler said. "How'd you know I was here?" Vivian asked. "I saw your records. I knew you had a suite here last year. Got a feeling you had checked back in." Detweiler told her. "Wow, and people say I abuse my power." Vivian said. "Unlike you, I'm not a murderer." Detweiler replied. "YES! I'M A MURDERER. So why did you purposely tank my case?" Vivian asked. "What do you mean?" Detweiler asked. "I confessed to you, Garret. You had me right where you were supposed to in a jail cell. Why didn't you push for my case to be taken to court. Why did you let the charges get dropped so easily? WHY?" Vivian asked. "Everything was circumstantial, and the fact that Katherine is your niece made the whole case compromised. You would of gotten a great lawyer, and would have gotten off at a trial." Detweiler explained. "You could of pushed. I know you could of. You're still trying to protect me, even though I'm an awful person!" Vivian said. "That's not true.." Detweiler said. "I'M NOT JULIA!" Vivian yelled. Detweiler looked stunned. "You're damn right about that. Julia wasn't a murderer." Detweiler stated. "Yeah, keep throwing it in my face. Like everyone else. I can not even go home right now! My home was vandalized, trashed, and SET ON FIRE! I am HERE in this hotel suite, with NOTHING! In the end, I lost." Vivian told him. "You're loss is nothing compared to the families of your victims. Get the hell over yourself, Vivian. Grow up and accept responsibility!" Detweiler raised his voice. Vivian bowed her head in shame. "Just so you know, there are pettitions to charge you. And you've been dropped from the Mayoral Race. Have a good night, Vivian." Detweiler said, leaving. Vivian looked furious ------- Marilyn's Home Marilyn and Winters hear the bell ring. "This is it, Marilyn. Once you open this door, there's no turning back." Winters said. "I'm ready to tread this road. Don't you worry." Marilyn said. Marilyn opened the door for Jennifer. "Come in." Marilyn said. Jennifer walked in, as Marilyn closed the door. "I hope we can all agree to not bear arms today?" Jennifer asked, seeing Winters. "I'm good, if you're good." Winters said. "I wanted to do this in person." Jennifer said. "You have more information for us. What is it? And why now?" Marilyn asked. "I found out two days ago that I'm pregnant. I started thinking about my future child, and how I'd feel if I was in your position." Jennifer revealed. "From one mother to another? Okay, interesting sentiment." Marilyn questioned. "I know where your son was taken." Jennifer said. "You told us that Raymond Charles had him." Winters said. "What I mean is, Raymond gave us a location he was taking the boy to. A place called the Coralson Clinic." Jennifer told them. "Where is that?" Marilyn asked. "Near New Coral, five miles before. "Thank you, we'll be looking into this." Marilyn told her. Jennifer left. "Okay, we know where he is now. This clinic is a long way from Bikini Bottom." Marilyn said. "Begs the question of how he's using his powers from such a distance." Winters said. "Could it be what we were told by Jennifer before? Something called the 'Orb of Confusion'?" Marilyn asked. "Maybe you're right. I'm gonna do an internet search." Winters said. "I'm gonna call Katherine." Marilyn said. "Wait, what? Why?" Winters questioned. "It's time to bring her in on this. She needs to know what's been happening to her, and she's also our best shot at saving Michael - and Molly." Marilyn said. "But she can't know I'm involved." Winters said. "She'll have to, Dudley. It won't be pretty, but we'll all have to put aside our differences to save the people we care about." Marilyn told him. "You believe that I care about you and Katherine?" Winters asked. "I.. don't know what to believe. Right now, I'm worried about my family." Marilyn said. ------- Katherine's Apartment Katherine and Analise are seen in bed, under the covers. Katherine caresses Analise's cheek, kissing her passionately. "Not bad for a first time, I hope?" Analise asked, blushing. "It was amazing. Clumsy on my part, but amazing." Katherine said. "Well, I'm just glad that you don't regret losing your virginity to me." Analise said. "I don't. It felt weird, though." Katherine said. "Weird how?" Analise asked. "I tend to put up walls when I'm in deep. Just now, I feel like I let those walls down completely. For a moment, time just stopped. And so did the pain, and the regret, and the worry." Katherine said. "You've held your guard up for so longer. It probably shocked you when you realized that it was okay to let loose. To be intimate with someone." Analise said, caressing Katherine's cheek now. "I just wanna stay right here forever." Katherine smiled. "Me too." Analise said. Suddenly, Katherine's phone started ringing. "That's me.." Katherine said, grabbing her phone from off her dresser. "Hello?" Katherine answered. Analise watched as Katherine's expression become worried. Katherine hung up. "Who was it?" Analise asked. "My mother. She needs me at the house right away.." Katherine said. "I hope everything's fine." Analise said. "I'm sure they are. I'll be back." Katherine said, kissing Analise again. Analise watched as she hopped out of bed, looking concerned. ---------- Unknown Location In a dark, shadowy looking room, a male figure is seen. We see Michael Cross sitting in a chair with his eyes closed. In his lap, he has a mid-sized orb. With his hands around the orb, we see waves of hypnotic energy coming from the orb. TO.BE.CONTINUED 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.26 "Mister Appear" Michael's Narration: Reality - what a concept. But overrated. Better to be a hero in one's own mind. You see, I live in my own little world. But its okay, they know me here.” Marilyn's Home Katherine barges into Marilyn's house. "Mom! I'm here, what's wrong?" Katherine asked, out of breath. "Uh.. I don't know how to say it." Marilyn said, walking out from the back. "It's okay, just.. just tell me." Katherine said. "Dudley!" Marilyn called out. Winters came stepping into the living room. "NO!" Katherine yelled. Katherine blasted Winters into a wall with her telekinesis. "Katherine, STOP IT!" Marilyn said, trying to hold her arm down. "Mom! What are you doing? What is going on here?" Katherine asked, frantic. Winters dropped to the floor. "Dudley is HELPING me! I don't like it, but he is." Marilyn told her. "WHAT are you TALKING ABOUT? He's a murderer, psychopath, and FUGITIVE!" Katherine yelled. "HE KNOWS WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MOLLY!" Marilyn yelled back. Katherine went quiet. "..And to you." Marilyn made clear. "Katherine, I'm not here as your enemy. I'm here, because I love you and your mother." Winters said. "Dudley, quit it!" Marilyn yelled. "When I went to visit you in prison, you wouldn't give me the information I needed." Katherine said, walking up to him. "Because I needed to be on the outside to help with it all. To figure it out. Which me and your mother did." Winters said. Katherine backed away from him. "What did you two find? Who is doing this to Molly?" Katherine asked. "Your brother." Marilyn revealed. "Michael? Last I heard you had him in a mental facility!" Katherine said, shocked. "I never told anyone, but Michael didn't lose his mind. He was struggling with abilities." Marilyn confessed. "Like me?" Katherine asked. "Much different than you. Michael was able to induce hallucinations in others and himself through configuration of hypnotic waves." Winters explained. "So, he's been the one making me see things." Katherine said. "He thinks I abandoned him because of you." Marilyn told her. "Hence, he wants revenge." Katherine said. "Exactly. He was transferred out of Happy Dale by a man named Raymond Charles." Marilyn explained. "So, where is he now?" Katherine asked. "Another mental clinic outside the city." Winters said. "How could he be making me see things from such a distance.." Katherine wondered. "The Orb of Confusion." Winters revealed. Katherine looked bewildered. ------- Katherine's Apartment Analise dresses in some of Katherine's night clothes. "I'm sure she won't mind." Analise said. Analise looked around Katherine's room, taking a peek into her dresser drawer. She came across Katherine's medications. "Full bottles..." Analise said, examining them. Analise looked concerned. "Katherine hasn't been taking her meds.." Analise said. ------- Unknown Location In a brightly-lit scene, Molly enters a luxurious house with a nanny. "Molly! I'm so glad you're home." Michael Cross said, hugging her. Michael was dressed in a fancy suit, with well groomed hair. "I hope your clarinet practice went well?" Michael asked her. "Just perfect!" Molly said, smiling. "I spoke with her clarinet teacher, Squidward Tentacles. He said she is doing overwhelmingly great." the nanny added. "Thank you, Kristina! I wish I could of watched her practice myself, but work at Cross Enterprises never rests." Michael said, flashing a smile. "Trust me, I know how stressful it is for you, Mr. CEO. Now, I'm gonna prepare a small lunch. So, why don't the both of you wait in the Dining Room." Kristina asked. "We really appreciate you, Kris." Michael said. In the Dining Room, Michael and Molly sat at a small, but elegant table. "Me and my friend, Niasia, are going to lead the Clarinet Show next month. Can you believe it!?" Molly cheers. "You're a prodigy, so of course. I mean, those straight A's don't speak for nothing!" Michael laughed. "I don't know why, but I should be feeling happier.." Molly said. "What's the matter?" Michael asked, touching her hair. "I don't know. Lately, I've been feeling.. misplaced somehow. Like there's something more. Something missing." Molly realized. "You're probably just thinking about mom again." Michael said, rubbing her hand. "It's not fair that she died while I was a baby." Molly said, crying. "Baby, I know. I only have a few memories of her left, myself." Michael said. "What was her name, again?" Molly asked. "Marilyn." Michael said. "That's beautiful. After she died, that's when the both of us were put in foster care, right?" Molly asked. "I've explained before, but yes. Once I turned 18, I found you within the system, and the rest is history." Michael said. "Because you saved me. Who knows what kind of life I would of lived if you had never found me after they split us up." Molly said. "And a few short years later, I'd be running my own billion dollar company." Michael said, pleased. "Yeah." Molly said, smiling. "Life is great. So great." Michael said. "Here's lunch!" Kristina said, entering with a platter of sandwiches. "Yum!" Molly said. As Kristina sat them on the table, Michael received an alert on his phone. "I... uh... I gotta take this." Michael said. "Bro, are you leaving?" Molly asked. "For a short moment." Michael said. "You always say that." Molly said, looking upset. Michael pulled Molly over to him, kissing her forehead. "We will always be together." Michael said, holding his face to her. Molly nodded. Michael took off. ------- Marilyn's Home Winters began explaining the Orb of Confusion to Katherine. "From the extensive research I collected from online, the Orb of Confusion was a device created and used by Raymond Charles in some of his escapades as the Man Ray." Winters started. "This Raymond Charles guy was a foe of Mermaid Man, wasn't he? I remembering hearing 'Man Ray' on the News as a kid. Usually in reference to the Champion of the Deep, himself." Katherine recalled. "Right. So, this device in his hands is very dangerous." Winter said. "But it's now in Michael's hands, so how dangerous are we talking." Marilyn asked. "The device was said to cause confusion, bewilderment, or even small hallucinations in individuals. But, I think with Michael's abilities... he's able to supercharge the Orb into doing even greater damage." Winters explained. "...Like trapping someone in an elaborate illusion?" Katherine suggested. Winters and Marilyn looked at her in fear. "That's what we're all thinking. And that's how he's using his powers from afar. He isn't super charging the orb. The Orb is super charging him." Katherine maintained. "If Molly is in an elaborate illusion, or hallucination.. then how do we save her?" Marilyn asked. "I have a brilliant idea." Winters said. "Of course you do." Katherine said, rolling her eyes. "Follow me." Winters said, charging into Molly's room. "Winters, what's your big idea?" Katherine asked, frustrated. "You are." Winters told her. ------- Michael's Illusion In a dark alleyway, ten men dressed in red tactical gear cornered a woman. "Please don't hurt me!" the woman said, shedding tears. "You think I care about your feelings? They don't call me 'Taker' for nothing. Most infamous leader of the Snake Eyes!" Taker said, laughing maniacally. Suddenly, an unseen force began to pull the Snake Eyes members away from the woman. "What is happening!" a man said, getting punched out by thin air. The unseen force turned visible. We see Michael Cross in a purple and white costume. "Hello, Taker. I've heard a lot about you. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Mister Appear." Michael said. "I know who you are! ATTACK HIM!" Taker yelled at his remaining men. Michael went invisible, beating down the rest of the gangbangers. "NO! NO! NOOO!" Taker said, angered. Michael turned visible again. "You and you're trafficking ring are DONE!" Michael yelled. Michael shot out a blast of telekinetic energy at the Taker. Taker's body rammed into a brick wall. "...Thank you." the woman in the corner said. Michael looks at her. "You're gonna be safe." Michael said. Michael hears police sirens, and takes off. The woman watches him disappear into thin air. Two police officers enter the ally. "Oh man, these guys are Snake Eyes." one cop said, looking at the beaten bodies on the ground. "Ma'am, what happened?" the other cop asked. "The Cloaked Crusader saved me!" the woman told them, letting out a faint smile. ------- Marilyn's Home "How can I save my sister?" Katherine asked. Winters looked around Molly's room. "Dudley.. what is it?" Marilyn asked. "We can't see them, but there are likely dozens of hypnotic waves all around this room." Winters said. "Right, because Michael is sending them out from all the way out of town." Katherine said. "If we want to pull Molly out of whatever illusion he has her in, we need to disrupt the waves." Winters said. "Katherine is supposed to do that? How?" Marilyn asked. "Katherine, you need to use your telekinesis to disrupt the waves. Aim your own telekinetic energy at Molly's head, and that should be enough to scatter the waves away from her - and snap her out." Winters told her. "Alright, I'll get on it." Katherine said, unsure. Katherine stood in front of Molly's bed, straight down from her body. Using her telekinesis, she sent out a soft blast of telekinetic energy at Molly's head. "I hope this works!" Katherine said, struggling to control the blast. ------- Michael's Illusion Michael knocks on the door of a large mansion. The door opens, and Michael sees Billy Coyne (Shadow). He is dressed in nerd-chic attire, and wearing glasses. "Hello, cousin. Is Vivian around?" Michael asked. "Why would you want to see her?" Billy asked. "To.. solve the bad blood." Michael said. "Yeah right." Billy said, shaking his head. "Smart boy, MOVE." Michael said, pushing his way pass Billy. "HEY! DUDE!" Billy yelled. Michael barged into their living room. Vivian hops off the couch, with a glass of wine in hand. "If it isn't my orphan nephew." Vivian said, sipping her glass. "Dammit, Vivian! It's ALWAYS you, isn't it?" Michael spoke. "Excuse me, but just what are you accusing me of this time?" Vivian asked. "Mom, you don't have to answer to this.. this.. DENOUNCER!" Billy said. "Don't you have a couple of essays to finish up before classes on Monday?" Vivian asked Billy. "I don't want to leave you alone, mother. Not with this simpleton!" Billy responded. "Would you quit it with the SAT words that I don't understand." Michael said. "I'll be fine, Billy." Vivian said. Billy leaves. "Now. Why are you here?" Vivian asked. "The Snake Eyes. The new gang that moved into the city." Michael said. "I've heard of them." Vivian said. "They've been trafficking women - forcing them into sex slavery." Michael told her. "It's tragic." Vivian said. "Lets skip the fake sympathy." Michael said. "What is your issue?" Vivian asked. "I've been investigating the Snake Eyes. They're on someone's pay roll." Michael said. "You cannot be implying that it's MINE?" Vivian asked, angered. "The Mayoral Election last year - you ran your platform on ending rape and violence. You lost the election to Mayor Dudley Winters. So, this is just the perfect revenge, isn't it? Fill the city with terror? Make them pay for not electing you?" Michael accused. "This is RIDICULOUS! You are just STILL hung over the fact that I didn't rescue you and your sister from foster care. I told you a long time ago, that I was NEVER contacted about the two of you!" Vivian yelled. "You wouldn't of cared. Because, that's who you are. A vindictive, hateful, cold woman." Michael responded. "I am perfectly happy with my own company. Why would I need to have a rapist gang on my payroll?" Vivian asked, turning around to her fireplace. "One would think that, certainly. But, I know better." Michael said. "What do you know." Vivian said, staring deeper into the fire. "I hired a private investigator. He got me this picture." Michael said, pulling it out of his pocket. Vivian turned around. "You meeting with the Taker." Michael said. Vivian quickly pulled out a gun. Michael blasted her with his telekinesis. Vivian passed out, as she hit the wall. Suddenly, Michael got a call from Kristina, the nanny. "Kristina, what's up?" Michael asked. "It's Molly! Rush over here right now!" Kristina said. "I'll deal with you later!" Michael said, staring at Vivian's unconscious body. Michael quickly made his way back to his home. Running up the stairs, he hurries into Molly's room. "Michael, I'm glad you're here!" Kristina said. "What's happened to her?" Michael asked. Molly was seen in bed, eyes closed, and her skin going pale. "She was having a play date with her friend, Morgan. All of a sudden, she felt very sick. I sent her friend home, and told her to go lie down. When I came up here with soup, I saw her in this condition." Kristina said. Michael thought hard about what could of been happening to her. "Call the ambulance." Michael said. Kristina stepped out to make the call. "Molly... Molls. Please, talk to me." Michael said, rubbing her head. "Mi - cheal.." Molly struggled to speak. "I'm here. You're gonna be okay." Michael said. "I've.. be-en.. thinking a lot. Ab-out.. mom." Molly said. "Me too. I'm gonna bring her back to us. I promise." Michael said. Suddenly, Molly's body faded away. "NO!" Michael yelled, as his reality began to unhinge. ------ Marilyn's Home Katherine kept up blasting her energy at Molly's head. "Maybe I should increase the load!" Katherine said, with fear. "No! If you blast too hard, you could rip your sister's head open." Winters said. "Don't do that." Marilyn said, nervous. "Katherine, focus on repelling the hypnotic waves from Molly's head. FOCUS." Winters yelled. Katherine increased her telekinetic blast, successfully repelling the hypnotic waves out of the room. Molly's eyes closed, and her body jerked. "MOLLY!" Marilyn screamed, rushing to hug her daughter. "AHHH! GET AWAY FROM ME!" Molly screamed, pushing at Marilyn. "Molly, what's wrong!" Katherine asked. "Honey, it's your mother!" Marilyn said, trying to grab onto her. "STOP! My mother is DEAD! Where am I?" Molly asked, inching off the bed. Katherine, Winters, and Marilyn all looked at each other in confusion. "Molly, it's me! Your sister." Katherine said, with her voice breaking. "I don't have a sister!" Molly said, with watery eyes. "Oh dear.." Winters said, shocked. Molly began crying and screaming. Katherine's back hit the wall, as she shed tears. --------- Unknown Location We see Michael again in the unidentified warehouse. His eyes open, as he almost drops the Orb of Confusion out of his hands. "NO!" Michael screamed, standing up. "Katherine did this, I know it! She took my sister away from me!" Michael said, crying. Michael wiped his face. "No matter. I shall shatter her world as she did mine." Michael said, smiling evilly. TO.BE.CONTINUED 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.27 "Debtor's Prison" Katherine's Narration: “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” Bikini Bottom Hospital, Pediatric Ward Katherine sees her mother coming out of a therapy room. "Oh, Katherine. I'm glad you're here." Marilyn said, noticing her. Katherine walked over. "Yeah. How's Molly?" Katherine asked. "The therapist is talking with her now. I have a feeling they want to diagnose Molly with schizophrenia." Marilyn said. "But that's not at all what's going on here!" Katherine said, freaking out. "I know! And it upsets me that I can't tell the therapist, or the police that my metafish son kidnapped my daughter into some elaborate illusion where she lived a different life!" Marilyn stressed. "Maybe you should. This is the only way Molly will get the ACTUAL help that she needs!" Katherine argued. "If I tell the truth, everything will come out. You're identity as Miss Appear, whatever is going on with Michael, and all the stuff you've been involved in." Marilyn said. "Maybe it all should just come out... maybe that's alright." Katherine said, nearing tears. Marilyn shook her head. "I am so tired of hiding things." Katherine said. "You could lose your job on the force." Marilyn said. "I know." Katherine said, raising her eyebrows. The therapist and Molly exited into the hall. "Hi, Ms. Cross, can I talk with you alone for a minute?" the woman asked. "Yes, yes." Marilyn said. Marilyn and the therapist left Molly and Katherine alone in the hallway. Molly took a seat in one of the chairs in the hall. Katherine sat next to her. "Hi, sis." Katherine said, gently. "You're not my sister." Molly said. "Molls.. I know that your mind is all wonky from living in an illusion, but you have to fight it. You have to remember me!" Katherine said. Molly began screaming. The therapist and Marilyn raced back into the hall. "It's okay, sweetie. It's okay. Why don't you go get some candy from the vendors?" the therapist asked, giving her money. Molly walked off. "I'm sorry, Dr. Lanney." Katherine said. "You need to give her space. Her condition is serious." Dr. Lanney said. "You diagnosed her?" Katherine asked. "I'll need more sessions with her, but schizophrenia is very, very likely." Dr. Lanney made clear. "Next Tuesday, right?" Marilyn asked. "Right. See ya then." Dr. Lanney said. ------ Marilyn's Home Katherine opens the door at Marilyn's house. "Katherine, hey." Analise said. "Hey, come in." Katherine told her. "I was surprised you called me over. I thought you and your family would be taking time to help Molly." Analise said. "Well, right now, we need your help." Katherine said. "Okay, okay, let's backtrack for a minute. How did Molly's visit to the therapist go?" Analise asked. "We couldn't tell the truth about why Molly is 'detached' from reality, so the therapist ended up diagnosing her as a schizo." Katherine said. "That's hard." Analise said. "..But, where do I come in?" Analise asked. "Me, my mother, and Winters are going to the Coralson Clinic. That's where Michael is located now." Katherine said. "Ugh, I hate that Winters is involved in all this after what he's done." Analise said. "Trust me, I hate it too. Anyway, we need you to watch over Molly while we're gone." Katherine asked. "Of course. Not even a question." Analise said. "Thank you." Katherine said, kissing her. "But... uh, what are you guys gonna do when you get there?" Analise asked. "Grab Michael, drag him back to town, have him fix Molly, and from there... I don't know." Katherine said. "Another thing - last night when I was in your apartment, I noticed your meds." Analise said. "What about them?" Katherine asked. "Kathy, I know you haven't been taking them. Why?" Analise asked. Katherine looked shocked. Before Katherine could get a word out, Marilyn walked from the back with Molly. "Molly, this is a nice girl named Analise." Marilyn said. Molly kept quiet. "Hi, Molly." Analise said, smiling. "Kathy, did you ask her?" Marilyn asked. "Yes." Katherine said. "Don't worry, Ms. Cross. I can do it." Analise nodded. "Uh, Molly.. mommy has somewhere really important to go. This nice girl is gonna stay here and babysit you. Is that cool?" Marilyn asked. "I guess.." Molly said, very monotone. Marilyn kissed Molly on her forehead. Marilyn and Katherine exited onto the deck outside. "Hello, ladies. Are we clear for takeoff?" Winters asked, humorously. Marilyn rattled her keys. "I hate that I had to leave Molly with another new stranger." Marilyn said. "I know, Mom. But, this is important. You might be the only one who can reach Michael." Katherine said. "If we get him, we could rehabilitate him, and everything will be fine." Winters said. "I keep feeling like it won't be that simple." Katherine said. "We just need to get going." Marilyn said. The three headed to Marilyn's car, as Winters fixed his shades. "Those don't help you, ya know." Katherine said. "Yeah, yeah." Winters said. ------ The LeafLet Hotel, Room 312 Vivian heard a knock on her hotel room door. Through the peephole, she sees a man with a hood covering his face. "..Wait a minute." Vivian thought to herself. Vivian opened the door. "MIKEY?" Vivian asked, confused. "SHHH!" Mikey said, pushing her inside. "What the HELL are you doing here? How'd you find me?" Vivian asked. "Come on, Vivian. I think you know how crafty I am." Mikey said. "Mikey, whatever relationship we had, IT'S OVER. Remember?" Vivian reminded him. "Yes, I am aware you don't need me to try to assassinate you anymore, Vivian." Mikey said. "So why are you here in my suite?" Vivian asked. "Because you owe me." Mikey said. "I owe you? You're the one who nearly got me caught by dropping your phone in my house!" Vivian said. "AND I WAS THE ONE ACTUALLY CAUGHT. I lost EVERYTHING. My wife, my child.." Mikey said. "I heard that your wife was killed. I'm sorry. But, that's not my fault." Vivian said. "Oh, make no mistake. It is. But, I'm willing to let you off the hook." Mikey said. "What do you mean?" Vivian asked. "You're not the sole blame. In fact, if it weren't for Miss Appear's interference, I wouldn't of gotten followed by the police. My wife would be alive, and my child would be with me." Mikey said, with his voice dropping. "Mikey.." Vivian said. "Don't. Don't you dare try to sympathize with me. The only thing I need from you is the identity of Miss Appear." Mikey said. "Excuse me?" Vivian asked, with her heart racing. "I spent some time recently, researching Miss Appear. Connecting all the news stories she's been involved in since she arrived on the scene last year." Mikey said. "Okay.. so what does that have to do with me?" Vivian asked. "Imagine my surprise when I discovered that just about everything involving Miss Appear, also goes back to you." Mikey revealed. Vivian laughed awkwardly. "Come on, now. You're being ridiculous." Vivian said. Mikey pulled out a gun, point it at Vivian. "If you don't give me what I need, the hotel maids will find the walls in this suite painted with a new color. Red." Mikey threatened. Vivian gulped. "Now. Who is Miss Appear?" Mikey asked again. ------ Marilyn's Car Marilyn drove as fast as she could. Katherine was in shotgun, while Winters sat in the back. "Hey, drive too fast and we could get pulled over." Katherine said. "Sorry. I'm just impatient. I really hope that I can get through to your brother." Marilyn said. "We'll be right there with you, Marilyn." Winters said. "Oh, shut up!" Katherine said. "You're still angry with me. I get it. But when will you believe how sorry I am?" Winters asked. "You're right. You are sorry." Katherine insulted him. Winters sighed. "I hate driving on mountainside roads." Marilyn said. "This was the quickest route to the clinic." Katherine said, reading Google Maps. Suddenly, the three saw Molly standing on the road, ahead of the car. "AHHH!" Marilyn screamed. The car jerked left, as Marilyn's car went over the edge of the mountainside. Marilyn, Katherine, and Winters all screamed as the car dropped below. ------- Marilyn's Home Analise came in the living room with sandwiches for Molly. "Hey, I made you a snack." Analise said, sitting the sandwiches on the coffee table. Molly jumped, as she had a flashback "Here's lunch!" Kristina said, entering with a platter of sandwiches. "Yum!" Molly said, as Kristina sat them on the table "Molly! Are you okay?" Analise asked, feeling guilty. "I.. I don't.." "You don't have to say anything. I didn't mean to trigger you." Analise said. "I'm sorry. I don't know what's wrong with me." Molly said, shedding tears. "Sweetie, come here." Analise said, pulling her into her arms on the couch. "I feel so split. Mentally speaking. It's like, I remember two different lives. One I lived, and one I don't remember living." Molly said. "I don't know how much your mom has told you, but I want you to know that it's not your fault. Something terrible was done to you, and the adults in your life are working hard to fix it." Analise told her. The doorbell rung. "Who could that be?" Molly asked. "I'll get it." Analise told her. Analise opened the door, seeing a fine dressed older man. "Who the hell are you?" Analise asked. "Ben Cross." the man introduced himself. "You're Katherine's father..." Analise said, looking shocked. ------ Bikini Bottom Forests Marilyn's car had crashed down below in the Bikini Bottom Forests. Winters made his way out of the wrecked car. "Katherine! Katherine!" Winters yelled, between coughs. Katherine's body was seen lying outside the car, a short distance away. Her face was bloodied and cut. Winters continued to yell her name, and bang on her chest. Katherine coughed, awakening. "W-hat... what hap-pened!??" Katherine questioned. "We were in an accident." Winters said. "It was.. Mo-lly." Katherine said, coughing. "No, it was Michael. He used his powers again. He can probably sense that we're coming." Winters said. "My mom!" Katherine said, sitting up. Marilyn was still inside the car wreckage. "I have to save her!" Katherine said. "No! YOU have to go. I will get your mother out, but you have to continue to the clinic." Winters said. "I can't just.." "KATHERINE, find Michael and STOP HIM." Winters said. Katherine nodded, standing up. "GO!" Winters yelled. Katherine took off. ------ Marilyn's Home "Analise, who is it?" Molly asked. "Molly, is that you, little one?" Ben asked, walking in. "Sir, wait." Analise said. "Who are you?" Molly asked. Ben looked at Analise. "So it's true." Ben said. "Can you come with me on the deck for a minute?" Analise asked. "Yeah." Ben said. "Molly, we'll be right outside the door." Analise said. Analise and Ben went out on the deck. "Look, I know you want to be there for your daughter, but she has seen enough new faces." Analise said. "I know, I know. Just.. breaks my heart." Ben said. "That's how all of us feel." Analise said. "I'm sorry, who are you?" Ben asked. "Uh, I'm a friend of Katherine's." Analise told him. "A friend? They must trust you a lot if they're willing to leave Molly in your care." Ben said. Analise became nervous. "Well, yeah. I'm just babysitting until Marilyn and Katherine get back. No big deal." Analise said. "Molly called you Analise, right? That's a pretty name." Ben said. "Thank you." Analise said. "How did you meet my daughter?" Ben asked. "School." Analise lied. "Okay, I'm gonna be back later on. I really want to talk with Marilyn face to face. Katherine too." Ben made clear. "Yeah, of course." Analise said. "Good night, Analise." Ben said, taking off. ------- Coralson Clinic Katherine finally arrived at the clinic, racing inside. "Ma'am, can I help you?" a woman at the front desk asked. "Hi.." Katherine said, walking up. "I'm Nurse Betty. Are you here for treatment?" Betty asked. "No..." Katherine said. "Oh, you looked a little jacked up." Betty noticed. "I had to make my way through a forest to get here! So yeah, JACKED UP is expected." Katherine yelled. "Sorry, I just don't know what you want." Betty said. Katherine looked around. "This clinic is very nice." Katherine said, noticing the beautiful, polished colors. "Thank you." Betty said. "I'm here about a patient you guys might have. Michael Cross." Katherine asked. Betty searched on a computer. "Ah, Michael Cross. Make a left, down the hall, room 125." Betty told her. "Wow, that was easy." Katherine said. As Katherine made her way to the room, she noticed the doctors giving her strange looks. Brushing it off, she turned a corner. From behind, a male nurse wacked her in the head with a pipe. "AHH!" Katherine screamed in pain. Katherine blasted him back with telekinesis before he could take another aim. Suddenly, other doctors began to attack her. One doctor grabbed her by the neck, as another two raced towards her. Katherine kicked the other two away. "GET OFF OF ME!" Katherine yelled, flipping the doctor over her. Katherine ran down the hall, but a female nurse jumped out from a room and jabbed Katherine in the shoulder with a syringe. Katherine screamed, pulling the syringe out. Katherine used telekinesis to stab the syringe through the woman's eye. Katherine heard multiple other medics coming after her. She struggled her way into a massive exam room, locking the door after her. Katherine felt weak, and dropped to the floor. "What was in that syringe?" Katherine asked, feeling weaker. ------ Shellingtas Hospital, Room 201 Marilyn awoken in a hospital room. "Huh?" Marilyn jerked in her bed. "Hey, hey!" Marvin said, trying to comfort her. "Where am I?" Marilyn asked. "My name is Marvin Long, and you're at Shellingtas. You were in a car accident. A Good Samaritan must of pulled your body out of the wreckage." Marvin said. Marilyn remembered everything that had happened. "Oh god, I need to get home." Marilyn said. "We patched you up really good. So, you'll live." Marvin joked. "Thank you, nurse." Marilyn said. "If you don't mind my asking.. where exactly were you going anyway? The mountainside out of the city doesn't really lead to anywhere special." Marvin asked. "Oh.. I was heading to a clinic." Marilyn told him. "Really?" Marvin asked. "Yeah, why?" Marilyn asked. "There aren't any open clinics around that way." Marvin told her. "Coralson." Marilyn told him. "Coralson Clinic? I worked there a long time ago. That place shut down." Marvin responded. "Really? How many weeks ago?" Marilyn asked. Marvin looked at her, very confused. "Two years ago." Marvin told her. Marilyn looked absolutely mortified. ------ Coralson Clinic Katherine awakens, laid out in the dark room she locked herself in. "..I'm alive." Katherine said. Suddenly, Michael appears before her. "Michael!" Katherine said, shocked. "So nice to see you after all this time." Michael said. "I don't know what you've done, but you have to stop. You have to come with me." Katherine said, standing up. "Come with you? After you destroyed our family?" Michael said. "Come on, that's not fair. Whatever problems you have with me or with mom, they aren't worth throwing in with a street gangster. Or kidnapping Molly into an alternate universe!" Katherine stressed. "So it was you who destroyed my perfect world." Michael said. "Michael, whatever world you dragged Molly into.. it wasn't reality." Katherine said. "Reality. I hate that world. It's only defined by what one observes. Who says what I observe is any less credible than what you do?" Michael questioned. "Is this even real?" Katherine asked, looking around. "What are you talking about?" Michael asked. "How'd you get in here." Katherine said, seeing that the room door was still locked. "Very perceptive, Katherine. Ever heard of a debtor's prison?" Michael asked. "A jail for people who haven't paid their debts." Katherine said. "You owe me a debt. Everything you caused me to go through." Michael said. "I am not the blame for your issues, Michael!" Katherine said. "..So, you will pay your debt to me by staying here at Coralson Clinic." Michael smiled. "MICHAEL." Katherine yelled. "I prefer, Mindcross." Michael stated. With that, Michael disappeared. "NO!" Katherine said. Katherine's surroundings suddenly changed. "What? I'm back at the front desk.." Katherine said. Once again, the clinic staff charged at Katherine. This time they all had syringes. Katherine kept blasting them with telekinetic energy. Eventually, Katherine was stuck with a syringe again. "Nooo!" Katherine said, falling down. Katherine struggled, as the clinic staff began jabbing more syringes into her body. "...This... this isn't real." Katherine said to herself. Katherine let go of the illusion by turning invisible. When she re-appeared, she saw the clinic for what it really was. Dusty, unfurnished, withered away, and full of nematodes. "It was all fake." Katherine said, out of breath. Katherine blasted her way out of the clinic. She saw a "Condemned" sign that wasn't there before. Katherine noticed a man running toward the site. "Winters.." Katherine said. "Uh, why does it look like a dump?" Winters asked. "It wasn't before. Michael made me see it as this nice looking place. Up and running, and everything. He even made fake people." Katherine said. "His powers are impressive." Winters said. "Where's my mom?" Katherine asked. "I placed an anonymous call to the police after I pulled her out of the wreck. I think she'll be just fine." Winters said. "Are you fine?" Katherine asked, a bit snarky. "I hurt my leg while making my way through the forest. Was NOT an easy journey here." Winters said. Katherine looked upset. "Did you see him in there?" Winters asked. "I'm guessing he made himself appear as an illusion. He's unhinged, Winters. He's even got a name now - Mindcross." Katherine said. "Well, at least he's putting his last name to good use?" Winters joked. "This isn't funny. The worst part is the way he made me question myself." Katherine admitted. "What do you mean?" Winters asked. "I guess I'm just starting to question what's considered real, and what's not. If he was able to create an entire world that Molly believed she lived in, and if he was able to make me believe I was talking to real people.. how do we know that our own reality isn't just as imaginary?" Katherine questioned. "Unfortunately, I don't have the answers." Winters said, feeling disappointed. "I figured that. Just don't talk to me." Katherine said. "It's gonna be a long walk back to town. Even longer if we don't talk." Winters said. "That's okay. I have earphones and music." Katherine said, harshly. Katherine and Winters started walking off. 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TJ Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.28 "Dad" Katherine's Narration: “I've never fooled anyone. I've let people fool themselves. They didn't bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn't argue with them. They were obviously loving somebody I wasn't.” Marilyn's Home Marilyn hears her doorbell, rushing out from the back. Opening it, she sees Ben. "Ben." Marilyn said. "Good god, Marilyn. What happened to you?" Ben asked, seeing her bandages. "I got into a little car accident earlier. No big deal. Everything is okay." Marilyn said. "How can you say that? Everything is NOT okay." Ben said, walking in. "My babysitter told me you stopped by earlier." Marilyn said, sighing. "That Analise girl." Ben said. "Yes. She's a friend of Katherine's." Marilyn said. "That's why I'm here." Ben said. "For Katherine?" Marilyn asked. "Well not just for Katherine... but, this situation with Molly just has me on edge. You never know what could happen tomorrow." Ben said, with his voice dropping. "Our girls are gonna be fine." Marilyn reassured him. "Where's Molly?" Ben asked. "I just put her to bed." Marilyn said. "Is she remembering at all?" Ben asked. "Not really." Marilyn said. "What's going on with Katherine?" Ben asked. "She's an adult now. Maybe you need to go ask her yourself." Marilyn said. "Marilyn, you know that she won't see me. We haven't talked in nearly two years." Ben said. "I didn't see her for almost one year, so I get it. But I made it work. I rebuilt with my daughter, and now you need to do the same." Marilyn said. ----- Katherine's Apartment Analise arrived at Katherine's apartment. "Hey, come in." Katherine said. "You just got back, right?" Analise asked. "Yeah. The whole Coralson Clinic thing was a bust." Katherine said. "So your brother just... made you hallucinate a fully functional medical clinic?" Analise asked. "With staff and everything. The worst part is that they all tried to kill me." Katherine said, shaking her head. "Wow, is there anyone in your family aside from you, Marilyn, and Molly that isn't a psycho murderer." Analise joked. "Jury's still out, but at least I finally know the person that's been causing me to see things, and why." Katherine said. "His whole reasoning is ridiculous." Analise. "But it makes sense to him." Katherine said. "What do you mean?" Analise asked. "He's obviously ill. I can relate." Katherine said. "Speaking of ill... we never go to finish that talk. The one about you not taking your meds." Analise said. "I've been so stressed with this whole thing, so I just kinda forgot." Katherine said. "I know it's deeper than that." Analise said. "Okay. For a minute there, I thought maybe I could actually have been going out of my mind." Katherine said, taking a death breath. "What do you mean?" Analise asked. "I thought maybe the meds could of been making me see things. So, I stopped taking them. Ever since, I haven't kept up with them." Katherine admitted. Analise hugged her. "Hey, you are not crazy. Actually, screw that word. What I mean, is that you are going to be fine." Analise said. "I know." Katherine said. "Good. Ya know, if you keep up with your meds." Analise said, playing with her hair. "I could get use to this girlfriend thing." Katherine said, blushing. "Great, because I am not going anywhere." Analise said, kissing her. "Oh god, I have to go." Katherine said, stopping the kiss. "What? No, no. You just got back." Analise said, kissing her neck. "And I'd love to continue this, but I really need to go and check in with my mom." Katherine said. "Oh yeah, totally." Analise said. "Will you walk me out?" Katherine asked, smiling. "I'd be delighted." Analise said. The two held hands as they left Katherine's apartment. ------ Detweiler's House Vivian waited for Detweiler to answer his door. "Vivian?" Detweiler asked, surprised. "Did I knock too loudly?" Vivian asked, pulling down her shades. "You're the last person I expected to come to my doorstep today." Detweiler said. "Today is your birthday. I know you hate me right now, but I got you a little something." Vivian said, softly. "You remembered?" Detweiler questioned. "Of course. The days we spent together were more real than you probably think they were in hindsight." Vivian argued. "I shouldn't be seen with you." Detweiler said. "It would just be a minute. Besides, I have something important to ask of you." Vivian said. Detweiler let her enter. Both of them made their way to his living room. "Here." Vivian said, handing him the bag. Inside the bag was a brand new suit and tie combo. "I took a look in your closet when I was staying here. I noticed the type of suits you like." Vivian admitted. "Thank you. It's nice." Detweiler said, with a slight smile. "Happy Birthday." Vivian said. Detweiler nodded. "So, you had something to tell me?" Detweiler asked. "Yes. Umm, just a favor I needed from you." Vivian said. "What?" Detweiler asked. "Protect Katherine Cross." Vivian said. "Excuse me? Your niece? The one who got you arrested for multiple manslaughter?" Detweiler questioned, in disbelief. "I couldn't care less about my bastard niece, but I've decided that I don't want anymore people hurt because of me." Vivian said. "What does that mean?" Detweiler asked. "Just protect her. You and the force. I'm just scared that something could happen to her" Vivian explained. "Are you capable of EVER being straight with ANYONE? Please, Vivian. Tell me the truth." Detweiler pleaded. "There's.. there's no truth. Just a feeling I have, okay?" Vivian said, feeling timid. "Get out." Detweiler said. "Garrett, come on.." Detweiler handed back her present. "Take the present with you." Detweiler said. Vivian took the bag, leaving out. ----- Marilyn's Home Katherine came charging into Marilyn's house. "MOM, are you o- " Katherine started, before seeing her father. "Katherine.." Ben said, nearly crying. "Dad." Katherine said, with her voice shaking. "I'm gonna give you two the room." Marilyn said. Marilyn walked to the back. "Wow, I mean.. I forgot how beautiful my own daughter was." Ben said, smiling. Katherine could barely get out a word. "Can we just sit? Please?" Ben asked. Ben sat on the couch. Katherine came over, sitting a short distance away from him. "I imagine it must be hard for you to say anything right now." Ben said. "It's been a long time, that's all." Katherine let out. "That's not all. Katherine, we haven't talked in over a year." Ben said. "Because you weren't the father I needed." Katherine stated. "We can talk about that. We can't talk about where it went wrong." Ben said. "You're mean. And I know that parents have to have a firm hand sometimes, but you were on another level." Katherine said. "I tried to show you love, Katherine. I wanted you to live with me even." Ben said. "But you had this side to you - one that was just intense and cruel. I hated it." Katherine said. "I'm sorry.." Ben said. "For calling me a dyke? For not accepting me for my differences?" Katherine asked. "Katherine, it was just SUCH news to me. I had to process it." Ben said. "Doesn't excuse you." Katherine said, shaking her head. "Maybe not. But, I like to think I've grown since then." Ben told her. "Really?" Katherine questioned. "Would you be willing to find out?" Ben asked. Katherine looked at him intensely. "Could I have a second chance?" Ben asked. Katherine thought long and hard. "Yeah.." Katherine said, crying. Ben pulled her in for a hug. Katherine felt both uncomfortable and relieved. She wondered how that could be possible. "So, uh.. can I see those abilities of yours?" Ben asked. Katherine looked at him with a surprised face. "Uh sure." Katherine said. Katherine turned invisible, and then appeared again. "Wow. You're her aren't you?" Ben asked. "Yeah, I'm her. I'm me" Katherine said. "I love you." Ben said. Katherine nodded. ----- The Krusty Krab Vivian walked into the Krusty Krab, sporting shades and a hat to hide her appearance. She sat down with her financial manager. "I ordered us two KP's" the manager said. "Thanks, Diana." Vivian said. "So, um.. you are in some pretty deep debt." Diana said, opening a folder. "I know. Now that I've lost the Mayorship, I figured it was only a matter of time before my sponsors and partners would pull out." Vivian said. "Well, your biggest loss is gonna be the 'House of Mirrors' you funded for the upcoming Halloween season." Diana told her. "Oh no, don't tell me Ripley's Amusement Park is canceling that." Vivian said, disappointed. "They don't want a criminal funding one of their attractions. Your House of Mirrors is scrapped, Vivian." Diana said. "How much debt is that gonna sick me in?" Vivian said, rubbing her forehead. "You know what, why don't you go over this file and give me a call tomorrow." Diana asked of her. "Rushing off, really?" Vivian said. "Sorry, my son's practice ends in like five minutes." Diana said, gathering her purse and coat. "Can't your wife pick him up?" Vivian asked. "She's stuck at the salon. Sorry, Ms. Coyne." Diana said, leaving out. Vivian sighed. Analise walked into the Krusty Krab, catching Vivian's attention. "ANALISE." Vivian called out. "Vivian, is that you?" Analise asked, walking over to her table. "Hey, umm.. how's Katherine?" Vivian asked. "Why? Do you have another mess that she'll have to clean up?" Analise asked, rolling her eyes. "Listen, Katherine is NOT safe right now." Vivian said. "What are you talking about?" Analise asked. "You're the psychic, you should know." Vivian whispered. "I don't have time for this." Analise said. "Look, I tried to reach out to Marilyn, but she won't return my calls." Vivian said. "You're intentionally trying to cause drama right now, because your bored. Save the theatrics for your next fifteen minute scandal. I'm gonna find somewhere else to eat." Analise said, storming out. Vivian sighed. ----- Marilyn's Home Marilyn, Katherine, Ben, and Molly are seen eating pizza and talking in the living room. "I miss this. I'm glad I'm here with both of my girls." Ben said. "If only Michael were here." Katherine said. "You'll find him, Ms. Superhero." Ben said, smiling. "I know how you guys might feel about him right now.. but he isn't evil. In the world I lived in, he saved me from the foster system. He loved me, supported me. He was a hero." Molly stated. Marilyn and Ben looked uneasy. "I believe you." Katherine said, brushing her hair. "You're still gonna have to explain to me the specifics." Ben whispered to Marilyn. Marilyn nodded. "Anything coming back to you about your life here yet?" Katherine asked Molly. "A little." Molly said. "That's a good start." Marilyn said. "I'm a little full. I'm gonna go get ready for bed." Molly said, leaving. "She did great with you, Ben." Marilyn said. "I'm glad she's feeling more comfortable around everyone." Ben said. "Umm, I'm gonna get back to my apartment. But, I'll see you guys." Katherine said, getting up. Ben hugged her. "Be safe." Ben said. "I will." Katherine smiled. "Alright, honey." Marilyn said, giving her a kiss on the head. As Katherine left, Ben turned to Marilyn. "You should feel honored." Marilyn said. "I got my daughter back." Ben said, feeling glad. "Small steps, small steps. I think you shouldn't rush whatever this is. It took some time for me and Katherine to re-bond, and it's still something we're working on." Marilyn told him. "Maybe I am rushing the gun, but.. I don't know, for the first time in a while, I feel like everything will turn out okay." Ben remarked. ----- Katherine's Apartment Katherine arrived at her apartment door. Putting the key in the lock, she realized that it was already opened. "That's never a good thing." Katherine whispered to herself. Katherine barged into her home. "WHO'S HERE!?" Katherine yelled out. "Hello, Miss Appear!" a man said, in a sinister tone, while slamming her door shut. Katherine turned around, shocked to see Mikey Merlin. "YOU!" Katherine yelled. Katherine raised her arm to blast him with telekinesis, but Mikey quickly let out a series of mini smoke bombs. Katherine passed out from inhaling the smoke. "Now Katherine... time for you to disappear." Mikey said, grinning evily. TO.BE.CONTINUED 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.29 "Sinisters" Katherine's Narration: "Damaged people are dangerous. They know they can survive." Rogers' Household Analise watched as her father and his stylist disagreed about what color tie he would wear. "Let's ask your daughter! She'll talk sense into you!" Martin's stylist said. "Dad, I agree with Margo. Go with the red. More official." Analise said. "Anything for my baby." Martin said. Sarah came from upstairs, in an elegant dress. "Honey, shouldn't you be getting ready for your father's swearing-in ceremony?" Sarah asked. "Right. I was just watching dad and Margo get into it about his..err.. wardrobe." Analise laughed. "Per usual." Sarah said, hugging Analise. "Today's a big day for us, ladies. I'm gonna be Mayor." Martin said, joining in on the hug. "I'm proud of you, dad." Analise said. Analise's phone began to ring. "Hello? Marilyn, what's up?" Analise answered. "Honey, what is it?" Sarah asked. As she hung up, Analise turned to her parents. "It's Katherine. Something's happened. I have to go!" Analise said, running out of the house. "WAIT, THE CEREMONY!" Sarah called out. Both Martin and Sarah sighed. ----- Katherine's Apartment Analise arrived inside Katherine's apartment complex, seeing officers in the halls. Analise got to Katherine's door. "Hey! You can't come in!" Detweiler said, stopping Analise. "Garret, I called her." Marilyn said. "Right, you're Ms. Cross' friend." Detweiler said. "Girlfriend." Analise corrected. "Ah." Detweiler said. Analise walked over to Marilyn. "Why are all these cops inside Katherine's home, and in the hall? Where is Katherine?" Analise asked, concerned. "That's what they're trying to determine." Marilyn said, wiping tears. "She's missing?" Analise asked, with her heart pounding. Detweiler walked over to the two. "Vivian Coyne came over to my place the other day, wanting to 'warn' me about Katherine's safety. None of it made sense at first, but I thought I should check on her anyway. Sent a few officers over to do a wellness check, and they found her door wide open and a thin layer of smoke gas." Detweiler revealed. "You're saying she was kidnapped?" Analise asked. "Possibly." Detweiler said. "Ohhh that's not possible." Analise said, disbelieving. "Analise, join me over here, please?" Marilyn said, pulling Analise to a corner. "What are you doing?" Marilyn asked. "Sorry, it's just.. Kathy has abilities, so it's not likely that an average joe could get the drop on her." Analise said. "Unless it was Michael." Marilyn whispered. "Right... him." Analise whispered. "They'll find her." Marilyn nodded. "Before it's too late? I don't know about that." Analise said. "I'll talk with Vivian and see how she could of possibly known about this." Marilyn said. "I need talk with someone, myself." Analise said. "Who?" Marilyn questioned. "Johnny Flaire. If Katherine's in danger, she'll need his help." Analise said. "That boy she first came to my home with last year." Marilyn remembered. "Johnny's good people. He's our best bet against any dangers now that Katherine's out of commission." Analise said. ----- Cabin Katherine awakens, with her vision slowly becoming clearer. She looks down, seeing herself strapped up in a chair. "Wh-what?" Katherine said, trying to remember what happened. Katherine suddenly had a recollection of Mikey Merlin ambushing her in her home. "HELP! HEEEELLLLPPP!" Katherine screamed. Mikey busts into the cabin. "I was wondering when you'd wake up!" Mikey said, carrying a rifle. "What is that for?" Katherine asked, with her chest pounding. "It's fun to shoot down some clams in the woods. Best way to spend your morning." Mikey said. Katherine kept looking at him. "OH, but don't worry... I won't be shooting you." Mikey said, sitting the rifle aside. Mikey pulled out a knife. "There's other ways to make your squirm." Mikey said, walking toward her. "MIKEY!" Katherine shouted out. Mikey cut her arm with the knife. "AHHHHHH!" Katherine screamed. Mikey backed away. "You feel that? That's what you did to me." Mikey said. "I never did anything to you, psycho!" Katherine said, breathing through the pain. "If you still believe that.. we'll be here awhile." Mikey said. ------ The Flaire Estate, New Coral Analise rang the doorbell at the Flaire family mansion. A teenage girl opened the door. "Hi, can I help you?" the girl asked. "Uh, my name is Analise Rogers." Analise introduced. "I'm Tia! Nice to meet you. Who are you looking for?" Tia asked. "I'm here for Johnny. I know he resides here." Analise said. "Oh, okay. Are you a friend?" Tia asked. "Sort of." Analise replied. Tia led Analise into the living room. "Johnny, you have a friend here." Tia said. Johny muted the television, hopping off the couch. "Analise? Wow, what are you doing here?" Johnny asked, smiling. Johnny hugged Analise. "It's great to see you, but this isn't exactly a social call." Analise said. "Yeah? What's up? Is something wrong with Kathy?" Johnny asked. Analise looked at Tia. "Oh, sorry. Privacy, I guess." Tia said. "Thank you." Analise smiled. Tia left out. "What's going on?" Johnny asked. "Katherine's missing." Analise told him. "You're kidding? How? Why?" Johnny asked. "I don't know how much she's told you, but she's currently been intertwined with some family drama - of sorts." Analise said. "I haven't really talked to her lately. Plus, I just got out of rehab a few days ago." Johnny said. "Rehab? For what?" Analise asked. "Drug addiction." Johnny said. "I shouldn't of asked." Analise said, feeling bad. "No, no.. it's okay. I'm okay. But, Katherine isn't. So tell me - what kind of family mess has led to her disappearing? Unintentionally." Johnny joked. Analise let out a small laugh. "Umm, her brother who was in a mental facility - turns out he had powers. He's able to make anyone see what he wants them to see. He's been messing with her head the past few months, and I'm scared that he's finally gotten her or something." Analise said, out of breath. "Okay, calm down, calm down. We'll figure it out." Johnny said, putting his hand on her shoulders. Johnny and Analise traveled to an Abandoned Warehouse in the city. "You have a warehouse base? How cool!" Analise said, walking in. "It's a little dusty, actually." Johnny said. "Oh god, you're right." Analise said, looking around. "Johnny, hey." a woman said, turning around from a computer. "Analise, this is Sabrina Castillo." Johnny said. "Nice to meet you." Analise said, shaking her hand. "Thanks for meeting us here, Sabrina." Johnny said. "No problem. Though I'm a little worried about what this involves. I told you that you should take it easy for awhile. You just got out of rehab." Sabrina said. "This is important. My friend has been kidnapped." Johnny said. "Katherine Cross?" Sabrina asked. "Yeah. She made me the hero I am today. I owe her." Johnny said. "Of course. I'll use all my technical prowess to try and find her." Sabrina said. "Exactly why I called you." Johnny smiled. Suddenly, the three heard someone else enter the warehouse. "GUYS!" a man called out. "Trevor, what are you doing here?" Sabrina asked. "I tried your house, and then Johnny's. Johnny's sister said he left in a rush. I figured you two were here." Trevor said. "Analise, this is Trevor. He has a fetish for science." Johnny said. Sabrina shook her head. "That's actually true. I am an up and coming biologist." Trevor said. "How about you find another field, Trevor. Your only interest in biology is experimenting with making superpowers." Sabrina called him out. "Hey, come on. My skills helped Captain Magma here defeat Vicro." Trevor said, praising himself. "Captain Magma?" Analise asked Johnny, giggling. "Yeah, yeah, yeah. Anyway, why are you here, Trevor?" Johnny asked. "I'm afraid that something's happened. I recently got a lab partner. This thirty something year old guy with the same interest in metas as me." Trevor started. "What's the part where something's wrong?" Analise asked, feeling annoyed. "I made an experimental serum recently. Totally unsafe and in the early stages. This morning, I found that it was missing." Trevor said. "Missing? You think this guy took it?" Sabrina asked. "His name is Sebastian Slug, and MAYBE - I mean, he was the one who locked up the other night." Trevor said. "Okay, worst case scenario, he has some weird power now. I don't have time for this!" Analise said. "He's not answering his phone. I'm worried." Trevor said, looking at Johnny and Sabrina. Suddenly, an alert pops up on the warehouse computer system. "Oh no, guys." Sabrina said, reading it. "What is it?" Johnny asked. "There's was an attack at a New Coral Art Plaza. A man described as having a monstrous look, with light gray skin, scales, and a tail." Sabrina announced. "Oh no, it has to be Slug!" Trevor said, feeling guilty. "There's tons of officers at the scene." Sabrina reported. "Wait, did you say the Art Plaza?" Johnny questioned. "Yeah, why?" Sabrina asked. "After my parents separated, my mom left Flaire Industries and opened the Art Plaza in midtown." Johnny revealed. "Well, I hope she didn't go into work today." Analise said. "She did." Johnny said, with his heart racing. ------ Cabin "What is it that I need to understand? What do you want from me?" Katherine asked. "Closure. You took away my family." Mikey said. "Excuse me?" Katherine asked. "You're the reason I was caught by the police." Mikey said. "Because I tried to stop you from killing Vivian. Who you were in cahoots with anyway." Katherine said, shaking her head. "MY WIFE IS DEAD." Mikey yelled. "When my friend and his partner caught you, I heard that things got kinda heavy." Katherine said, feeling sympathy. "My daughter was put into the foster care system. I'll never see her again." Mikey went on. "Mikey.." Katherine tried to talk. " - No. Don't try to sympathize. Not when you caused all this!" Mikey said. "I'm not the one who became Killer M, YOU did! This is on YOU!" Katherine yelled. Mikey let out a laugh. "I uh.. didn't grow up with the best parents. Never truly felt love. I went on to make a career out of doing whatever anyone wanted. Worked for lawyers looking to serve subpoenas, gave my body to people desperate enough to pay for it, and sold my soul to a Dutchman. I finally thought I could get my head straight by moving. A change of scenery never hurt anyone, right? So I moved to Karate Island. I was okay for awhile, I guess. Though it was when I met Jackie that I truly felt love for the first time. We got together, and moved to Bikini Bottom." Mikey told her. "So, I'm guessing this is where it gets interesting." Katherine said, rolling her eyes. "For a time, I was curious about her 'career'. She kept being coy about where she worked. Her hours seemed weird, inconsistent. Eventually, she told me she was a contract killer. I accepted it. I accepted her." Mikey said. "And let me guess.. she got you to join in on it. You became a hitman for her." Katherine said. "Wasn't anything new to me. I was happy to join her. Ya see, me and her had a mutual understanding - that we were sadists. Miserable people who liked to sin. Some would of called us, sinisters." Mikey ended. "You guys loved to sin. Reveled in it, right? Death, and killing, and destruction. Just another day for you. You don't care who you hurt, because you don't feel anything." Katherine said. Mikey looked at her with contempt. "You didn't 'love' Jackie. She was your enabler, and you were hers." Katherine said. "I'm done with my spiel. Time for you to die." Mikey said, smiling. ----- Art Plaza, Midtown, New Coral Johnny ran up the steps of the Art Plaza, but was stopped by officers. "Hey, hey, hey. This is closed off." the officer said. "I have to get in there! My mother is inside." Johnny told him. "Who are you?" the officer asked, recognizing him. "Johnny Flaire." Johnny revealed. "I'm sorry, son. Madeline Flaire was kidnapped by the creature that attacked this place." the officer told him. "What? No..no.." Johnny said, feeling sick. Johnny saw victims being brought out on stretchers. "That thing leaves a nasty bite. Truth be told... I don't know if my force can handle it. Wherever it went." the officer said. Johnny took off. Analise pulled the car up front, as Johnny jumped in. "What happened?" Analise asked. "The creature kidnapped my mother!" Johnny said, frantic. Johnny received a call from Sabrina. "Johnny, the News is buzzing about Madeline's kidnap. I'm so sorry." Sabrina said. "Sabrina, you have to find her." Johnny said. "I'll use my skills to check street cams." Sabrina said, hanging up. Johnny looked over to Analise. "What are you doing?" Johnny asked. "Searching up Sebastian Slug. Got it." Analise said. "Got what?" Johnny asked. "A news article. He was one of the people fired during the infamous Flaire Industries layoffs in 2014. Makes sense he'd use his new superpowers to get revenge on your mother." Analise said. "Analise.. you could find her." Johnny realized. "No, I can't." Analise said. "You're psychic." Johnny said. "But, I can't control when I get the visions." Analise remarked. "It's your power. Yes, you can." Johnny encouraged her. "John- " " - Just focus. Please." Johnny said. Analise closed her eyes, focusing on finding Johnny's mother. After a few moments, her eyes opened, lighting up white. Johnny smiled. "Oh god.." Analise said, with her vision ending. "Did you see my mom?" Johnny asked. "Yes. She doesn't have much time. She's at Midtown Park." Analise said, driving. ----- The LeafLet Hotel, Room 312 Vivian opened her suite door after hearing some knocking. "What the hell.." Vivian asked. Both Marilyn and Detweiler stood in the doorway. "May we come in, sister?" Marilyn asked. "Come." Vivian said, letting them in. "Vivian, I brought Marilyn, because maybe you'll tell the truth to her." Detweiler started. "About what?" Vivian asked. "How'd you know that something would happen to Katherine?" Detweiler asked. "This is ridiculous." Vivian said. "ANSWER IT!" Marilyn yelled, in a state of high emotion. "Fine. Mikey Merlin visited me two days ago." Vivian revealed. Detweiler and Vivian looked shocked. "He wanted me to tell him who Miss Appear is." Vivian said. "What does that have to do with Katherine?" Detweiler asked. Marilyn gulped. "Wait.. is Katherine.. is she Miss Appear?" Detweiler questioned. "Is this off the books?" Vivian asked. "Ya know what.. none of this matters. YOU put my daughter's life on the line ONCE AGAIN. I will never forgive you for that." Marilyn said, storming out. "Katherine is Miss Appear?" Detweiler asked. "No. I just told him that because I was angry at Katherine for exposing me." Vivian lied. "Wow. So, you put an innocent girl's life in jeopardy?" Detweiler said, sighing. "I'm an awful person. I'm not hiding that anymore." Vivian said. "Seems so. Now a crazy maniac has a young girl." Detweiler said. "Punish me. Go ahead." Vivian said, looking into his eyes. "I can't." Detweiler said, staring into her eyes. "I'm not the wife you lost, Garret." Vivian expressed. "I know. But, I hate that I love you just the same." Detweiler revealed. Detweiler left out, leaving a stunned Vivian. ----- Midtown Park, New Coral Analise and Johnny arrived at the park. Johnny was dressed in his Captain Magma outfit. "Slug could be anywhere. This park is huge." Johnny said. Both of them saw a stampede of children and parents running. "Hmm.. well I say we run in the direction that everyone's coming from." Analise said. "Good idea." Johnny said. Pushing pass running civilians, the two came across a large opening in the park surrounded by trees. Slug was seen beating away Park Officers, letting out a roar with each successive hit. Madeline was seen lying by a tree, covered in blood. "Madeline!" Johnny screamed. Johnny and Analise came face to face with the monster. "Alright, Sinister Slug. I've come here to put an end to your havoc." Johnny said, lighting flames from his hands. "Sinister? That's the best you could do?" Analise asked. "Just get my mother, while I distract this hideous beast!" Johnny said. Johnny shot fire blasts at Slug. Slug's skin showed small resistance to the blasts. As Johnny came closer, Slug smacked him away with his long tail. "Did you just... hit me with your tail?!!?" Johnny asked, humorously. Slug roared again. "You're mindless. It's the serum you took! It's slowly turning you more and more into a beast." Johnny said, avoiding it's sharp claws. Analise kneel-ed down by Madeline's body. "You're alive!" Analise said. Madeline coughed up blood. "The..thing..scratched me pretty bad.." Madeline said. Analise looked down at her chest wound. "This looks bad. We have to get you out of here." Analise said. Analise took off a scarf she was wearing, using it to hold pressure on Madeline's wound. As Johnny shot another fire blast, Slug scratched him with his claw. "OWW!" Johnny shrieked. "MAGMA!" Analise screamed. Slug, once again, swatted Johnny back with his tail. From behind, Analise jumped up and impaled Slug in the head with a long stick she found on the ground. Slug roared, falling face-first to the ground. "Oh my looord." Analise said, shocked at what she did. "I-f th-at.. stick.. wasn't so pointy... you'd be dead." Johnny said, out of breath. Analise laughed oddly. "Yeah... probably." Analise said. "Johnny.." Madeline called out. "Mom, I'm here." Johnny said, coming to her body. "I hear sirens." Analise said. "Help is coming. This monster was Sebastian Slug - a man you fired a couple of years ago." Johnny told her. "Go. I'll tell the officers that the hero, Captain Magma, saved my life." Madeline said, giving her son a proud look. Johnny and Analise took off. ----- Cabin "Come on, Mikey. We can talk about this." Katherine said. "We just did. Time for you to disappear from this world - the old fashioned way." Mikey remarked, grinning. Mikey pulled out a handgun. "Four shots. The first two in your kneecaps. The third in your heart. The last goes through your skull." Mikey said, darkly. Katherine began shedding tears. Suddenly, there was a knock on the cabin door. "Impossible.." Mikey said. Mikey looked out the door's peephole. "Some dumb teenage kid with a globe or something." Mikey said. Katherine looked suspicious. Mikey opened the door. The person turned out to be Michael Cross. "What do you want, kid? How the hell did you get out here?" Mikey asked, hiding his gun. "I'm no kid." Michael said. "One last time. Who the fuck are you?" Mikey asked, pointing his gun at him. Michael rubbed his hand over the Orb of Confusion, releasing hypnotic waves. "You're gonna take that gun and shoot yourself." Michael ordered. "Michael. MICHAEL." Katherine yelled. Mikey shot himself in the chest. Katherine screamed. Mikey's body dropped backwards. Michael pulled the body over to a wall. "What the hell is wrong with you?" Katherine asked, trying to catch her emotions. "This man was going to kill you had I not shown up." Michael said. "Yeah? And what are you gonna do with me?" Katherine questioned. "I'm your brother. Why the mistrust?" Michael asked. "Are you really here?" Katherine asked. Michael touched her face. Katherine squirmed. "You just need to end this. Come home, Michael." Katherine begged. "Oh, we are going home." Michael stated. "What does that mean?" Katherine asked. Michael rubbed his hand over the Orb, and smiled. ----- Abandoned Warehouse, New Coral Johnny and Analise arrived inside the warehouse. "Heroes of the hour." Sabrina said. "I guess it's on the News.. that Captain Magma defeated Slug." Analise said. "Yup. Also, Madeline was checked into the hospital and should make a full recovery." Sabrina said. "Where's Trevor?" Johnny asked. "He went to the police station to admit to creating the serum that gave Slug his.. monstrous new look. Trevor's gonna work with them to find a cure that will reverse it." Sabrina revealed. "Do you think Slug will really ever be back to normal?" Johnny asked. "We'll see." Sabrina said. "Happy endings and all, but Katherine is still in trouble." Analise said. "Right." Johnny said. "I found nothing on the interwebs to point to her location. There's nothing else I can do on my end." Sabrina said, sadly. "But, Analise can." Johnny said. "Johnny.. getting a vision by my own will was a one time thing." Analise said. "Analise, come on! You just slayed a 6 foot raging beast! I think you got this." Johnny said. "You're right." Analise said. Analise closed her eyes. "What's supposed to happen?" Sabrina asked. "Shhh!" Johnny shushed her. Analise's eyes opened. "They're glowing white!" Sabrina whispered. "She's seeing something." Johnny whispered back. Analise blinked, snapping out of it. "Did you get anything?" Johnny asked. "A cabin." Analise said. "That's pretty vague.." Sabrina said. "Anything more specific?" Johnny asked. "Uh.. trees, bushes, wild clams, and orange jellyfish." Analise announced. Sabrina ran an internet search. "Orange jellyfish are only native to the Bikini Bottom Forests." Sabrina told them. "Can you find anything about a cabin?" Johnny asked. "Several. Looks like one was rented out a few days ago by a woman named 'Milley Merlin'." Sabrina said, doing a hack. "Oh no.." Analise said. "What?" Johnny asked. "I doubt a woman named Milley rented out that cabin." Analise said. "Then who did?" Johnny asked. "A psycho who shot me before. Killer M." Analise revealed. "Alright, well we can't waste anymore time." Johnny said. "You're bruised on your arm." Sabrina said. "I'll be fine. I just want to make sure Katherine gets back safe." Johnny said. "At least let me wrap it." Sabrina said. Sabrina and Johnny looked for the med-kit. Analise looked at a picture of Katherine on her phone. "We're coming for you, baby." Analise said. TO.BE.CONTINUED 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.30 "Real" Katherine's Narration: “Perhaps it's impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be.” Analise's Car Analise and Johnny were on the road to Bikini Bottom. "Remember that we have to take the next exit to get on route to the Bikini Bottom Forests." Johnny said. "I know, I know." Analise said, driving. "Sorry." Johnny said. "No, you're fine." Analise said. "For the most part." Johnny joked, cracking a grin. "How was it in there? Rehab, I mean." Analise asked. "It was what you could expect. I went there, got treatment for my addiction, and came out." Johnny said. "I mean, I knew you did weed and stuff.. but I had no idea you were a drug addict." Analise said. "It's something that progressed. Got even worse when my aunt came back to town." Johnny mentioned. "What does that mean?" Analise asked. Johnny struggled to talk. "Umm... when I was a kid, my aunt raped me." Johnny revealed. "Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry." Analise said, putting her hand on his arm. "I pushed it down for awhile. Until I just finally exploded. Came out to my mom about it." Johnny said. "How'd she take it?" Analise asked. "She went psycho. Tried to kill my aunt." Johnny said. "Okay, I just nearly choked on my saliva." Analise said, clearing her throat. "It's a lot, I know." Johnny said. "I was raped too. Sort of." Analise told him. "Really?" Johnny asked. "I had a vision of myself being gang raped at a house party." Analise admitted. "So, it wasn't real?" Johnny asked. "That's not the point. It felt real. The memory is in my skull as if it was something that physically took place." Analise said, shedding a tear. "If it was real to you, then it was real." Johnny assured her. "Katherine said the same thing when I first met her. I guess it makes me think about how true our 'reality' is." Analise admitted. "Every once in a while, I think there are so-called 'glitches' in our matrix." Johnny said. "For sure. I think this whole Mindcross thing is just further proof. How fragile our reality is." Analise said. ------ Bikini Bottom Michael is seen checking under the hood of his car in an empty parking lot. Katherine is seen in the passenger's seat, waiting patiently. "Everything alright?" Katherine asked, getting out. "My car is stupid. But, it should be able to get us where we need to go." Michael said, smiling at her. "To kill mom." a possessed-Katherine said. "You'll be willing to do it when the time comes, right?" Michael asked. "Of course. I exist to serve you." Katherine said, in a creepy voice. "Yes. Yes, you do." Michael said, staring at the Orb of Confusion inside the car. "I won't have any regrets." Katherine said. "Oh yeah?" Michael asked, closing the hood. "Our mother will be getting exactly what she deserves. For.. for.. being a shitty parent. Our issues are her fault." Katherine said, with an angered expression. "I could not agree more. Get in the car. It's time for the show." Michael said. Both of the siblings got back into the car, as Michael drove down the road. ------ Cabin, Bikini Bottom Forests Analise and Johnny arrive at the cabin. "I think it's this one here.." Johnny said, rushing up to the door. As they entered the unlocked cabin, they see Mikey Merlin on the floor, with his shirt off, blood all over him, and a patched up bullet wound. "Oh my god!" Analise said, frantic. "Who is he?" Johnny asked. "Mikey! MIKEY!" Analise yelled, slapping him in the face. Mikey regained consciousness. "Wha-t.. what the hell.." Mikey said, clearing his head. "This is Mikey Merlin?" Johnny asked. "Killer M himself. Looks like he was shot." Analise said. "Yeah.. by a psycho. Managed to patch myself up." Mikey said, grunting. "What's that worrrrd? Oh yeah, KARMA." Analise yelled. Mikey rolled his eyes. "You're that girl I shot.." Mikey said. "Yup. Now you've been shot by my girlfriend." Analise said, letting out a laugh. "I knew Katherine wouldn't go down without a fight." Johnny said, looking proud. "You idiots. The Cloaked Crusader didn't do this to me. Her brother or something, did." Mikey said. "What?" Analise said, standing up. "Explain yourself." Johnny said. "Or else?" Mikey asked. Johnny lit fire from his hand. "I don't want to add third degree burns to your badly patched up bullet wound." Johnny said. "I like you, kid." Mikey said, with a chuckle. "Mikey, come on." Analise said. "A guy came before I was about to waste that invisible-turning brat. He 'compelled' me to shoot myself." Mikey revealed. "By compelled.. you mean mind control?" Analise asked. "Exactly. He used some type of device." Mikey said. "The Orb of Confusion. It amplifies his already existing abilities." Analise said. "Where is Katherine now?" Johnny asked. "He whammied her too. She left with him." Mikey revealed. Johnny and Analise both looked at each other. "Oh no. If he has Katherine under mind control, there's no telling what kind of hell could break loose." Analise said. "We have to find them." Johnny said. "Mikey, any idea where they went?" Analise asked. "I'm tired of answering questions." Mikey said. "This is important. Not to mention, it's your fault that Katherine was vulnerable." Analise stated. "The two mentioned something about going home. Seeking out their mother." Mikey said. Analise's heart started pounding. "He's gonna force Katherine to kill Marilyn." Analise said to Johnny. "We have to move NOW." Johnny said, pulling her along "Wait! We can't leave him." Analise said, referring to Mikey. "Just GO. I'll be fine. AND I'll be back." Mikey said, with a sinister look. "We'll be ready." Analise said, as she left out the cabin with Johnny. -----Marilyn's Home Marilyn opened her door, seeing Winters. "Could you have knocked loud enough?" Marilyn sniped. "Sorry." Winters said, walking in. As Winters took of his hat and shades, he noticed Marilyn looked stressed. "Hey, Katherine will be found." Winters said. "You promised me that you'd help me get my son back. You've failed on that promise. What should stop me from calling the police and turning you in?" Marilyn asked. "The fact that you'd get arrested for aiding a runaway convict...?" Winters replied. Marilyn rolled her eyes. "I'd never let you get in trouble, don't worry. And I will help you find Katherine and Michael." Winters said. "WHEN? You said you reached out to some contacts days ago." Marilyn said. "You're stressing. It's okay." Winters said. "No, I'm wondering how my life got to this point. Two of my children are missing, the other believes she lived in an alternate reality, and I'm holding a wanted convict in my home! It's too crazy!" Marilyn shouted, throwing her hands on her face. "We're going to get through this! Together." Winters said, touching her shoulders. Marilyn backed away. "I thought I told you never to touch me." Marilyn said. "I miss touching you. In all the ways you like." Winters said, lifting an eyebrow. Marilyn touched his chest, slightly stroking up and down. Winters grabbed onto her, kissing her neck. Marilyn grabbed his face, sticking her tongue down his throat. "NO! NO, NO, NO. What the HELL are we doing?" Marilyn yelled, enraged. "I.. I don't know." Winters said, confused. Suddenly, a telekinetic blast opened Marilyn's front door. Marilyn turned around. Katherine walked into the house, look furious. "Katherine?" Marilyn asked, sensing something was off. "Marilyn, get behind me." Winters said, jumping in front of her. Winters pulled out a gun. "Why the hostility?" Katherine asked, giving a devious smile. "You tell us!" Winters said. "Katherine, honey, what's going on?" Marilyn asked, afraid. "Michael's whammied her." Winters said. "I'm going to kill you, because I want to." Katherine said. "Who? Me?" Winters asked. "You're not my intended target. My mother is." Katherine said, waving at Marilyn. "You want to kill me?" Marilyn asked. "All of this is your fault. Why shouldn't I want to?" Katherine asked. "This isn't her talking, Marilyn." Winters said. "SHUT UP!" Katherine shouted. Winters aimed the gun at her leg. Katherine used telekinesis to throw the gun across the room. Winters raced up to her, trying to land a punch. Katherine dodged, kneeing him in his groin. "OUCH!" Winters shrieked. Katherine used telekinesis to thrash Winters onto a glass table in the living room. "DUDLEY!" Marilyn yelled out. The entire table collapsed, as glass and bruises covered Winters. "He had that coming for awhile." Katherine said, looking at him. "Sweetie, please! You have to stop!" Marilyn said. Katherine used her powers to violently pin Marilyn to a wall. "You were my mother! You were supposed to love me, and support me, and accept me!" Katherine said, getting emotional. "I did! I did!" Marilyn said, struggling to speak. "NO! You failed me, made my life hell, and then gave up on me." Katherine said, crying. "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!" Marilyn cried herself. "Stop talking!" Katherine yelled. Katherine used a telekinetic grip on Marilyn's throat, choking the life out of her. At that moment, Johnny and Analise ran into the house. "KATHERINE, STOP!" Johnny yelled. Katherine dropped Marilyn's body. Marilyn coughed violently. "What the hell are you doing here?" Katherine asked. "What does it look like? Getting Team Appear back together." Johnny joked. Suddenly, Molly enters the living room. "What's going on?" Molly asked, with baggy eyes. Marilyn ran over to Molly. "Marilyn, Molly, follow me!" Analise called out. "Marilyn's not going anywhere!" Katherine said, about to use her powers. Johnny shot a fire blast at Katherine, knocking her onto the floor. "GET THEM OUT OF HERE!" Johnny yelled to Analise. Analise, Marilyn, and Molly all ran out the house. Outside, Marilyn stopped Analise. "We can't leave him!" Marilyn said. "Yes, we can. He wants us too. I'm gonna drive you guys somewhere safe, in my car." Analise said, pulling out her keys. Back inside the house, Katherine got up. "The isn't the real Katherine. The girl I knew would never hurt the people she cares about." Johnny said. "You're wrong. I serve my brother, Mindcross. Anything he says, I do." Katherine told him. "He's got your brain all messed up, but that's okay.. because I know you're strong enough to come out of it." Johnny said. "The only person whose brain is gonna get messed up, IS YOURS." Katherine said, blasting him with telekinetic energy. Johnny shot another fire blast, but Katherine avoided it. "I don't want to hurt you!" Johnny said. "Me neither!" Katherine said, running up to him. Katherine jabbed him in the chest. Johnny backed up. Katherine proceeded to land two punches to his face. Johnny blocked her next punch by grabbing her fist with his palm. Johnny used his powers to heat up his palm. "OUCCCCH!" Katherine said, as her fist was burned. Katherine used telekinesis to flip Johnny all the way across the room. Johnny screamed, hitting the wall. Katherine used her powers to pin him there. "Kathy, you gotta fight this." Johnny said. Katherine pulled out a knife. "Say goodbye, Flaming Phantom." Katherine said, ready to stab him. "Mindcross is NOT stronger than Miss Appear!" Johnny yelled. Katherine paused. "YOU are Miss Appear. A daughter, a friend, and a hero." Johnny said. Katherine's clenched her eyes shut, undergoing an inner battle with herself. Katherine let go of her telekinetic grip on Johnny. "...Johnny?" Katherine asked, opening her eyes. Johnny quickly punched her out. Katherine awakens sometime after. As her vision comes in, she sees that her hands are tied into the couch. "Ohhh." Katherine groaned, with her head in pain. "Katherine..?" Johnny asked, standing up next to her. "Johnny! Oh my god, I'm so sorry!" Katherine said, shedding tears. "It's not your fault. I just had to make sure I was dealing with the real you." Johnny said. "Can you let me out of these binds?" Katherine asked. Johnny shot a fire blast at the binds. "Thanks." Katherine said. Katherine noticed Winters' body was pulled out of the glass, and he was patched up. "Wait.. I hurt Winters when I was under. Who patched him up?" Katherine asked. "I did!" a voice was hear. Katherine stood up, turning around. Marvin Long was seen coming from the back. "I had to wash my hands. The blood was all over, and gushing red." Marvin said. "Okay, okay." Johnny said, laughing. "You called Marvin?" Katherine asked. "After I knocked you out, I noticed Winters' injuries were.. extensive." Johnny said. "A-piece-of-glass-puncturing-his-heart-extensive." Marvin quipped. "I almost dialed 911, till I saw Marvin's number in your phone. Called him up for help, and he came." Johnny said. "If I was any later, Winters could of died." Marvin said. "Okay, well, I hate Winters, but I didn't want to be responsible for someone's death. Thank you, Marvin." Katherine said. "I told you. I'm here for you." Marvin nodded. Katherine smiled. "Will he wake up?" Johnny asked. "I think he's moving." Marvin noticed. Winters opened his eyes, and tried to sit up. "Hey, hey, you're hurt pretty bad." Katherine said, coming by his side. "You're back to normal." Winters said, talking through the pain. "Yeah. I'm.. I'm sorry." Katherine said. "I think I'm the one who has been needing to apologize to you." Winters remarked. Katherine shed a tear, as Winters wiped it from her cheek. "I am sorry." Winters apologized to her, with an unprecedent layer of emotion and sincerity. Katherine nodded. Just then, BBPD officers charge into the house. "HANDS UP! EVERYBODY!" Officer Garcia yelled. "Garcia.." Katherine said. Detweiler walked into the house as well. "Katherine.. what the HELL is going on? We received all types of concerned calls from the area. And aren't you supposed to be missing?" Detweiler asked. "I was kidnapped by Mikey Merlin, sir. I managed to get away." Katherine said. Detweiler shook his head, looking absolutely confused. "Sir, this is escaped convict, Dudley Winters." Garcia noted. "Mr. Garcia, nice to see you again. How's the wife and kids?" Winters asked. "SHUT UP!" Garcia said, pulling his gun on him. "Relax. There's no need for that. He's injured pretty bad. Who did this? .. Who did all of this?" Detweiler asked, looking around at the wrecked living room. "I did." Katherine shouted out. The officers stared at Katherine. "I hurt Dudley too." Katherine said. "Get him up." Detweiler said. The officers lifted Winters up. "It wasn't her fault. I dated her mother when she was little. I decided to come hide out here for awhile, but Marilyn wouldn't let me. That's when Katherine came in, threatening to call the police. I attacked her and Marilyn. Marilyn escaped with her youngest daughter, as Katherine and me had it out." Winters lied. "Yeah... that's when I accidentally pushed him into the glass table. I was scared that I would get in trouble, so I called my good friend, Nurse Marvin Long." Katherine continued the fabrication. "I was having lunch with my long distance boyfriend who's here in town visiting." Marvin said, grabbing Johnny's hand. "That's when my butterscotch got the call from Katherine, and he rushed over here like the little hero he is." Johnny said, touching the tip of Marvin's nose. "Take him. He'll be hospitalized, and the sent back to prison." Detweiler told his officers. They did so. Johnny and Marvin let their hands go, and turned around to Katherine. "Good play, guys." Katherine said, smiling. "Your hand was.. um.. very warm." Marvin said to Johnny. "Dude, I use them to shoot fire. Not anything else." Johnny joked. Detweiler returned inside. "He is being transported as we speak." Detweiler said. "I guess you want closing statements." Katherine said, crossing her arms. "I'll take those at the station, but Katherine.. I just got a call." Detweiler told her. "What?" Katherine asked. "The Mayor's daughter.. the girl you're seeing, she didn't show up for his swearing-in ceremony, OR after. Her father got worried and asked us to put an APB out on her." Detweiler started. "..And?" Katherine asked. "We found her car stopped in the middle of the road. We don't know where she is." Detweiler revealed. Johnny looked pale. "I'm sorry about this day you've had. But, I'm afraid I need you to come in tomorrow morning to clear the record on Mikey Merlin, Dudley Winters, and WHATEVER else I think you're involved in." Detweiler said, angered with her. "Yes, sir." Katherine said, feeling sore. "These.. shenanigans of yours. They're gonna get you fired from your job." Detweiler threatened. "Yes, sir." Katherine repeated. Detweiler left out. "On that note, I'm gonna head out too. Call me if you need anything else." Marvin said. "Thank you." Katherine said. Marvin left out. Katherine hugged Johnny. "I'm so glad you're here." Katherine said, with tears coming down her face. "Katherine, it's great to see you too, but we have problems. I told Analise to drive your mother and sister somewhere safe." Johnny said. "And my brother may have intercepted them. He's the one who has them, I know it." Katherine said. "He didn't come here with you?" Johnny asked. "He dropped me off here, but then drove off. I was so whammied that I didn't pay it any mind. All I wanted to do was kill my mother." Katherine said. "Well, now Michael has her, Molly, AND Analise. We need to figure out what to do about that." Johnny responded. Katherine stared at him with a sense of helplessness. TO.BE.CONTINUED 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.31 "Perfect" Katherine's Narration: “I don't go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.” Katherine's Apartment Katherine opens the door to her apartment. "Kathy, hey." Johnny said, muting the TV. "Hey, I hope you were comfortable here last night." Katherine said. "You keep a very nice apartment. Though you were slob when we both lived together." Johnny said. "HEY! That's because the living room was my bedroom!" Katherine said, defending herself. "Alrigh', alrigh'! How was your meeting with your boss?" Johnny asked. "Detweiler fired me." Katherine said, trying to keep a strong face. "What? You're kidding me?" Johnny asked, shocked. "He'd been investigating my past. The stuff last year. Shadow, Winters..." Katherine started off. "...And it all just didn't add up, huh?" Johnny guessed. "Yeah. Especially after these recent incidents. I could hardly explain to him how I got away from Killer M." Katherine said. "Maybe he just wants you to be honest..?" Johnny asked. "If I do that, I won't get my job back. I'll be arrested for my vigilantism." Katherine remarked. "This particular line of work can be messy." Johnny said, with a knowing smile. Both of them took a seat at the small table next to the living room. "I guess you would know, Mr. Superhero!" Katherine joked, laughing. "Cut that out. I just try to make a difference." Johnny stated, rolling his eyes. "When I first heard stuff about you on the news, I knew it was you and I was so proud." Katherine said. "How did you feel when I told you I was being admitted into rehab for drug addiction?" Johnny asked. "Still proud." Katherine reassured. Johnny looked at her, surprised. "Admitting you have a problem, and then going to get it fixed - that takes strength and courage." Katherine said, touching his hand. "It's crazy where life takes us sometimes." Johnny said. "I know. I feel like one day, I'm gonna wake up and find out that all of this has been a dream. A bad dream." Katherine expressed. ----- Ben Cross' House, Bikini Drive Ben Cross walks into his in Bikini Drive, a small town near Bikini Bottom. Walking into his living room, he sees Michael sitting in the red armchair. "Hello, dad." Michael said, smiling. Ben was stunned, with his body completely frozen. "It's so weird that you kept mom's last name even after the split. How does you new girlfriend feel about that?" Michael asked. "How'd you get in here?" Ben asked. "What's her name again? Uh.. uh..." Michael said, thinking. "Michael, what are you doing here!??" Ben raised his voice. "RIGHT, Jenna." Michael said. "How do you know that? How do you knew Jenna?" Ben asked. "I've been keeping tabs on all of you." Michael said. "Michael, this whole time we've been looking for you. ALL of us." Ben said. "I'm sure." Michael said. "We were! And now to find out that you've been in the backdrop all along. What you did to Molly was unacceptable." Ben said. "You don't care about Molly, or me, or even Katherine. None of us." Michael said. "You're making bold accusations." Ben said. "Based on FACT. Love isn't abuse! And that's what you did to us. That's why it didn't work out with mom, because you abused her too!" Michael accused. "I had a hands-on style of parenting! That's NOT abuse." Ben yelled. "The only person you truly care about is Jenna. I've seen it." Michael said. "She makes me a better man." Ben said. "So you admit.." "NO, all I'm saying is that maybe I WASN'T the best father, but I never abused my children!" Michael said. "But abusing mom was okay?" Michael asked. "That's ENOUGH." Ben yelled. "That's why I had to take her away from you. So you could feel the pain we felt when you left us." Michael said. "Excuse me?" Ben asked. "Look at your cell phone." Michael said. Ben took out his cell phone, noticing dozens of missed calls from Jenna's mother, Patricia Stuart. Ben dialed her back. "Mrs. Stuart, what's going on?" Ben asked. "Ben, she's gone..." Patricia said, whimpering. "What..." Ben said. "I'm here at her apartment now. Jenna committed suicide. Come now! PLEASE!" Patricia yelled, crying more. Ben hung up. Michael winked at him. Ben attacked Michael in the chair. "OFF of me! OR I'LL KATHERINE TOO!" Michael said. Ben let him go, shedding tears. "When I get back here, you better not be." Ben said, rushing to the door. Michael pulled out a gun, shooting him in the back. Ben screamed in pain. "You're not going anywhere. Katherine will be here soon. I have something to tell her, and you're going to be the messenger." Michael said, with a sinister expression. ------ Katherine's Apartment Sitting on the couch, Katherine and Johnny continued to discuss Michael. "He was able to make Molly believe she was living in a whole other world.." Katherine described to him. "And he did this by amplifying his abilities?" Johnny asked. "With the Orb of Confusion." Katherine answered. "If we destroy this orb, we limit the amount of power Michael could project." Johnny said. "That's true. He'd be an easier opponent to defeat." Katherine. "I can't believe we're talking about defeating another one of your family members." Johnny said, humorously. "I know, it's crazy." Katherine said. Suddenly, the two heard a knock. "I'll get it." Katherine said, walking over to the door. Katherine opened the door, seeing Vivian. "Speaking of family members who want me dead.." Katherine said, gesturing to Vivian. "Nice to see you too." Vivian said, walking in. "What are you doing here?" Katherine asked. "I'm curious about that too. Hi." Johnny said, awkwardly. "Where is Marilyn?" Vivian asked. Katherine and Johnny looked at each other. "My mother's home." Katherine lied. "I tried calling her." Vivian said. "She's not taking your calls right now." Katherine said. "Then I dropped by her house. Saw that her car was out front." Vivian said. "She's staying in lately. Everyone loves the comfort of their own home." Katherine said. "She leaves a spare key under the mat, Katherine. I went inside, and the house is wrecked. No one's home." Vivian said. Katherine sighed. "Plus, the news report that Dudley Winters was arrested in her area..." Vivian continued. "OKAY, OKAY. She's in trouble." Katherine said. "How could you lie!" Vivian said. "It's none of your business!" Katherine said. "She's my sister!" Vivian replied. "Who hates you now. Like the rest of us." Katherine said, smiling. "Can you just please tell me what happened?" Vivian pleaded. "Katherine, she's not gonna stop." Johnny said. "Fine. My brother, Michael, kidnapped her." Katherine admitted. "What?" Vivian asked. "Michael was the one making me see things. He even managed to turn me into his servant. I almost killed Marilyn while under his influence." Katherine said. "Almost?" Vivian asked. "Johnny and Analise arrived. Johnny stopped me from hurting her, while Analise got Marilyn and Molly away in her car." Katherine continued. "So, if she was safe, how did.. " "Michael intercepted Analise. Managed to kidnap all three of them." Katherine said. "And, how is he doing this?" Vivian asked. "Hypnosis. But, his abilities have been heightened." Katherine said. "But, we're looking for him." Johnny added. "Any ideas where he could be?" Vivian asked. "That's what we're trying to think of, but he's elusive. Especially given the nature of his powers." Katherine said. "What about your father?" Vivian thought. "Excuse me?" Katherina asked. "Would Michael seek him out?" Vivian asked. "Oh my god, you're right." Katherine said, realizing. "Your father? Are you two on speaking terms again?" Johnny asked. "Sort of. Uh, we have to go." Katherine said. "We'll take my car." Vivian said. "You're not going." Katherine said. "I have betrayed Marilyn's trust and expectations. Let me make this up to her. Let me help you save my sister." Marilyn asked. "Fine." Katherine said, sighing. Katherine, Johnny, and Vivian rushed out. ----- Unknown Location Marilyn, Molly, and Analise were all seen in the middle of a dusty, small apartment. They were tied up to wooden chairs, with all of their backs to each other. Slowly, the ladies opened their eyes. "Ugh.. whe- where are we.." Marilyn asked. "We're strapped in." Analise said, with a headache. "Moll- are you okay?" Marilyn asked. "I can't get out.." Molly said, feeling disoriented. "Kathy will come, baby." Marilyn said. The door opened, and Michael came through. "Ah, the three of you are awake. That's not very good." Michael said. "Michael, you have to let us go." Marilyn said. "Unfortunately, I need you. Well, not Analise, but she's now unfortunately a loose end." Michael said. "Why? What is this about?" Marilyn asked. "At first, I thought I wanted to hurt Katherine, and kill you. Now, I realize.. all I wanted was to stop the pain." Michael said. "What pain?" Analise asked. "My childhood. All of the things that led to my life turning to shit. If I could fix those regrets, those tragedies.. I could be happy." Michael said. "What does all that mean?" Marilyn asked. "That everything.. everything.. will be perfect." Michael said. ------ Ben Cross's House, Bikini Drive. Vivian pulled up at Ben's house. The three got out the car. "Sure this is the place?" Vivian asked Katherine. "Yeah.." Katherine said, staring at the house. "It's nice." Johnny said. "I don't hear anything. Maybe Michael hasn't come by." Vivian said. "Or maybe we're too late." Katherine said, rushing to the door. Katherine blasted the door open with telekinesis, as the three ran in. "DAD!" Katherine yelled. Ben appeared on the floor, vaguely conscious, with a gunshot in his back. "Oh my!" Vivian said, shocked. "Kat-Katherine." Ben struggled. "Dad, who did this?" Katherine asked, kneeling by his back. "I think we all know." Johnny said. "Katherine, he's been shot." Vivian said. "We're aware." Katherine said, annoyed. "No, I mean.. the bullet." Vivian said. "There's no time to call Marvin. You have to pull the bullet out with telekinesis." Johnny said. "Dad, stay still, I'm going to pull this out of you." Katherine said. Katherine felt for the bullet with her telekinetic energy. "Got it." Katherine said. Katherine ripped the bullet out. "AHHHHH!" Ben yelled. "He needs to be taken to the hospital." Vivian said. "Michael!" Ben said. "We know. We know he did this to you." Katherine said, coming to his face. "NO. A message." Ben said. "What? What message?" Katherine asked. "He's where it all started." Ben said. "What does that mean?" Vivian asked. "Umm.. 'where it all started'?" Johnny questioned. "The original place we all lived. Me, Molly, Mom, Michael, and dad." Katherine said, looking frustrated. A half hour later, an ambulance was seen taking Ben to a hospital. Police officers surrounded the house. Katherine, Johnny, and Vivian were outside on the porch. Detweiler arrived at the scene, coming up to the three. "Are the two of you involved in every unexplained criminal investigation in the city? Seems like it." Detweiler said to Katherine and Vivian. "This isn't even Bikini Bottom.. why are you here?" Katherine asked. "Bikini Drive is so incredibly small that we share the same force. Now stop questioning me, because in a minute I'm gonna have some questions for you." Detweiler said. "We have to go." Vivian said. "No. The three of you are staying put for now." Detweiler said. Detweiler took off into the house to examine the crime scene with the other officers. "That guy's intense." Johnny said. "Comes from passion, and pain. Trust me." Vivian said. "Oookaaay." Johnny said. Katherine got a call from an anonymous number. "..Hello..?" Katherine answered. "Sis, what's up." Michael said. "MICHAEL?" Katherine asked. Vivian and Johnny stared at her. "I hope you got the message from the dad by now." Michael said. "He could of died, what is wrong with you?" Katherine asked. "Is he?" Michael asked. "NO." Katherine yelled. "Did he tell you the message?" Michael asked. "I'm coming for you." Katherine said. "If you do come, it will be perfect. Everything." Michael said. "Sure will." Katherine retorted. "Oh, and come alone. Or else I'll murder Marilyn and Analise with a quick ease." Michael threatened, hanging up. "What did he say?" Johnny asked. "I have to go alone." Katherine said. "What!" Johnny said. "No, that ridiculous!" Vivian said. "Don't let him scare you." Johnny said, "GUYS. Please. He's gonna kill the people I love if I don't show up by myself." Katherine said. "But, Detweiler.." Vivian said. "He can suck an egg. I have a family to go save." Katherine said. "We'll stay here and hold him off." Johnny said. "Thanks." Katherine said. Katherine turned invisible and escaped the crime scene. ------ Baylin Apartments, Conch Street, Bikini Bottom Katherine arrived at the Baylin Apartment Complex, sporting her superhero costume. Baylin was a rough community in Bikini Bottom. A few on lookers stared at her in excitement and fear. Katherine came to building 40, ringing the bell to apartment 40D. Katherine had uncomfortable memories of her life in Baylin, as the bell buzzed her in. Her heart beat spiked. Katherine opened the door, walking up the flight of stairs to 40D. Coming to the door, she felt that it was open. Upon entering, Katherine saw Marilyn, Analise, and Molly strapped to chairs. They all appeared to be unconscious from needle injections. "Oh no.." Katherine said. From behind, Michael hit Katherine's over the head with the Orb of Confusion. Katherine fell to the floor. "Like I said,.. perfect." Michael smiled. TO.BE.CONTINUED 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.32 "Katherine Cross" Katherine's Narration: “You said you knew the perfect place to run to. A place that was empty of people, and buildings, and far, far away. A place covered in blood-red earth and sleeping life. A place longing to come alive again. It's a place for disappearing, you'd said, a place for getting lost... and for getting found. 'I'll take you there', you'd said. And I could say that I agreed. You see, we travel - some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” June Morley's Apartment Katherine opened her eyes slowly. Yawning, she realized that she was next to June in bed. The sheets were a beautiful, vibrant white. The mattress was as soft as cotton candy. The temperature of the room felt just right as sunlight poured in on the sleeping women. "Good morning, babe." June said, kissing Katherine. "Wait.. what's going on?" Katherine asked. Katherine's body jerked up in bed. "Baby, what's wrong?" June asked, running her fingers through her messy, long blonde hair. "You're such a bed head." Katherine whispered, teasing. "I know." June laughed. "What freaked you out?" June asked. "Uh.. I had a dream. A nightmare, more like it." Katherine told her. "Okay, what was it about?" June asked, rubbing Katherine's arm. "I don't remember. But, it's more than that. Do you know that feeling of being under? Like, not being able to hear your own thoughts? Like some kind of static is playing over them?" Katherine asked, genuinely confused. "I guess. Um, I have work today." June said. "At the Krusty Krab? Seriously?" Katherine said, disappointed. "I know, I know. I want to spend the day together too, but I have to work if I want to put myself though this fall semester at school." June said. "Whatever, I'm just glad that I have the perfect girlfriend, the best family, and the brightest future to look ahead to." Katherine said, smiling. "You are a very, very, very lucky woman, Katherine Cross." June said, kissing her. "I thought you were going to get dressed." Katherine said. "Fifteen minutes won't kill anyone." June said, kissing her more. June rolled over on Katherine as the two continued to make out. ----- The Cross Household "MOLLY! MICHAEL! Time for breakfast!" Marilyn called out upstairs. Molly and Morgan raced downstairs, arriving in the kitchen. "I am still in awe with this new house. SO MUCH bigger than our last one." Michael said. "Yeah, and I looove having my own room. Sharing with Katherine was not comfortable." Molly said, shaking her head. "Guys, we've been here for a year." Marilyn laughing, as she put waffles on their plate. Suddenly, Katherine enters, using her house key. "Finally, Miss Thing arrives." Marilyn said. "Good morning, everyone." Katherine said, rolling her eyes. "You were with June last night, weren't you?" Marilyn asked. "Yes. I'm an adult now - I get to do that." Katherine said "You're still under my roof, I'm your parent, and I love you. You should be more respectful and not stay out all night. "I'm only gonna be 20 once, ya know." Katherine said. "Don't remind me. All of you guys are getting so old. Molly starting middle school today, Michael is starting senior year, and you are starting your sophmore year of college next week. I just.. I want it to slow down." Marilyn said, starting to cry. "Oh, mom." Katherine said, blushing. "Group hug! Group hug!" Molly said. "Noooo, Molly." Michael groaned. "Come on!" Molly said. Katherine, Molly and Michael hugged Marilyn. At that moment, Ben arrived into the house. "Am I missing out on a family group hug? Third time this week!" Ben joked, carrying a box of donuts. "Dad, hey!" Katherine greeted. "Ooooh, donuts!" Molly said, excitedly. Ben tossed them on the table, as Michael and Molly got their pick. Ben hugged Katherine. "I.. hope you and June are being safe." Ben said, lifting an eyebrow. "I am not talking about this with you." Katherine said. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You're just growing up so fast." Ben said, kissing her forehead. "Yeah, that means no more forehead kisses." Katherine joked. "You love my forehead kisses. Come here!" Ben said. Ben chased Katherine around the kitchen trying to kiss her forehead, with much laughter ensuing. Marilyn watched the antics of her family. "My life is perfect." Marilyn said, smiling. ----- The Krusty Krab June was seen working her shift at the Krusty Krab. "Can I take your order?" June asked a costumer. The costumer was seen to be Analise. "Ugh, one Krabby Patty and a Coral Shake." Analise said. "Alright." June said, writing it into her pad. "You look kind of familiar. Like, I've seen a picture of you somewhere." Analise said. "Oh, really? I guess I have one of those faces." June said. At that moment, Katherine entered the restaurant. "Babe!" June said, running to hug her. "Hey, I came to tell you something." Katherine said. "Oh?" June asked. Suddenly, Analise began to get strange flashes of her and Katherine together. "Excuse me, do I know you?" Analise asked, interrupting. "Uh, no. I mean, I have no idea who you are." Katherine said. "It's just.. I seem to recall you. It's so strange." Analise said. "Me and my girlfriend are having a private moment." June said. "Sorry." Analise said, sitting down. "That was weird, right?" June asked. "Whatever. Anyway, my aunt is throwing a party at her mansion tonight. Be my plus one?" Katherine asked. "Seriously? I'd love that. I'll wear something dashing." June said, smiling. "Great. See ya then." Katherine said. June kissed Katherine, and then rushed back to taking orders. As Katherine started to leave, Analise grabbed her again. The physical contact sparked more memories from Analise. "I DO know you." Analise said, frantic. "You need to stop." Katherine said. "Katherine??" Analise asked. "You're freaking me out." Katherine said. "For weeks, I've been feeling like something hasn't been right... like my surroundings have been fabricated or miscast. Now I know something's happening." Analise explained. "Nothing's happening, you're just a freak! I DON'T KNOW YOU." Katherine yelled, running out of the restaurant. ------ Mayor Vivian Coyne's Estate Many guests were seen arriving at Mayor Vivian Coyne's estate. Inside the house, Marilyn, Ben, Katherine, and Michael greeted Vivian. "I'm glad you could make it." Vivian said, hugging her sister. "Molly's at a sleepover." Marilyn said. "Lots of guests." Ben remarked. "Well, I totally won the support of the people during my Mayoral bid." Vivian said. "And that's why they elected you." Katherine said, smiling. "Exactly. Where's that little girlfriend of yours?" Vivian asked. "Looks like she's right there." Michael said. Everyone directed their attention to June, who entered the house. June appeared in a beautiful, eye popping red dress, with her hair styled to the side. Lots of pictures were taken of her. "You got so lucky, sis." Michael said, winking at her. "I know. There's no one else in this world for me." Katherine gushed. Katherine ran over to her. "You look incredible." Katherine said. "I hope I'm not upstaging your entire family." June joked. "You upstage everyone." Katherine said. June smiled. "And what about you? Jeans and a leather jacket?" June questioned. "What? My aunt never said I couldn't dress casual." Katherine said. "Katherine! Your cousin is here!" Vivian called out. Katherine turned around, seeing Billy's face. Suddenly, Katherine had a flash of Billy attacking her. "Wha..t?" Katherine asked to herself, confused. "Katherine! It's been too long! Come over here and give me a hug!" Billy said. "Yeah, I've missed you, Bill." Katherine said, rushing over to him. Katherine and Billy hugged, sparking full memories in Katherine of him trying to kill her as Shadow. "NO!" Katherine yelled. Katherine pushed him away from her. "Katherine?" Billy asked, genuinely concerned. The entire party stared at Katherine. "Babe, are you okay?" June asked. Katherine rushed upstairs to the bathroom. "Billy, what happened?" Marilyn asked. "I don't know." Billy said. "She's been stressed lately. It's just that." June said to them. "It's weird though. She jumped from me as if I were some kind of psycho serial killer." Billy said. "You as a psycho serial killer? Yeah, that'll be the day." Marilyn said laughing. "I know right. Not in any universe." Billy laughed, fixing his glasses. In the bathroom upstairs, Katherine was seen staring at herself in the mirror. Feeling a massive headache, she let out a scream. After a brief moment, Katherine could remember everything. "Oh my god.. I'm in a hallucination." Katherine said, coming to the realization. ------ The Krusty Krab Katherine rushed inside the Krusty Krab. She saw Analise sitting at a table with her laptop. "I was hoping you'd still be here." Katherine said, rushing over to her. "I.. uh.. I come here to get work done, and I end up staying for hours on end." Analise said. "Lucky me." Katherine said. "What's wrong?" Analise asked. "Analise, I remember." Katherine said. "Aren't you supposed to be at a party?" Analise asked. "Analise, focus! I ran into Shadow at the party, and it sparked EVERYTHING. We are in a massive, shared illusion." Katherine blurted out. "I knew it! I knew something was off in this.. this.. reality." Analise said. "I remember everything, but I just don't remember how I got here." Katherine asked. "What's the last thing you recall?" Analise asked. "Uh.. I was with Johnny and Vivian. We had checked on my father, and found out he was shot. Michael left a message with him." Katherine said. "These names.. this situation.. I'm still not remembering everything." Analise said. Katherine kissed Analise. After what seemed like forever, Katherine and Analise parted lips. Analise remembered everything too. "I remember." Analise said. Katherine smiled. "Oh god, me, Marilyn, and Molly were kidnapped by Michael. He took us to an apartment, where he injected us with needles. I passed out, and then woke up in this illusion." Analise said. "That's right. Michael had called me. Told me to come alone to the apartment we grew up in as kids. When I arrived, he clocked me over the head." Katherine said. "And let me guess.. you woke up here too." Analise said. "Yeah. I woke up in this world where my parents are together, my family is together and happy, and I'm with - " Katherine paused. " - You're with the love of your life." Analise finished, looking sad. "YOU are the love of my life." Katherine said. Katherine kissed Analise again, as June walked in. "Katherine!" June shouted. People in the restaurant watched. "June.." Katherine said, turning around. "Katherine, we have to go and confront Michael. He's our only way out of this." Analise said. "You're right." Katherine said. "I'll give you two a minute. I'll be outside." Analise said, walking out. Katherine stepped towards June. "I was worried about you. You fled the party. And now I come here and see you kissing another woman?" June asked. "June, I wish that this relationship was true." Katherine said, starting to cry. "It is! Just explain what's been going on with you lately. We can fix it together!" June said, letting out tears. "No, we can't!" Katherine said. "What does that mean?" June asked, grabbing her hands. "I can't explain, but I have to go." Katherine said, grasping her arms. "I don't understand. Don't leave me!" June said, losing her breath. "The truth is, that I was never meant to have your love. Not like this. You'll always be in my heart, June. But.. it's time for me to let go." Katherine said, crying. Katherine hugged June, and then ran out. June looked on, wiping her tears. Outside the restaurant, Katherine met up with Analise. "Is your brother still at the party?" Analise asked. Katherine got a phone call. "It's him." Katherine said, answering. "Katherine, it's your brother. I was wondering if everything was okay. I left early too, because the party got boring. Maybe we can have one of our sibling movie nights when you get home, yeah?" Michael asked. "Certainly. I definitely look forward to seeing you." Katherine said, hanging up. ----- The Cross Household Katherine and Analise arrived inside the house. "Where is the bastard?" Analise remarked. "Lower your voice." Katherine said. "Sorry." Analise said. "He should be in his room. Wait here." Katherine said. "Hey, I know how hard that must of been." Analise said. "What?" Katherine asked, turning around on the stairs. "Parting with June again." Analise said. "That wasn't June." Katherine said. Katherine headed up the stairs, entering Michael's bedroom. "Sis, hey! Are you okay." Michael asked. Katherine closed the door slowly. "You BASTARD!" Katherine yelled, throwing punches at Michael's chest. "Katherine, STOP!" Michael said, grabbing her hands. Katherine pushed him backwards. "How could you?!" Katherine yelled. "You know." Michael realized. "Yeah, I know. You are holding me, mom, Molly, and Analise hostage in a shared illusion." Katherine said. "NO! I built us a better life!" Michael defended himself. "What does that mean?" Katherine asked. "At first, I thought I needed to hurt you and mom to feel better. Then, I realized that I could just FIX everything that went wrong with our lives!" Michael explained. "By creating a false reality? Are you INSANE? Wait, I forgot.. YOU ARE." Katherine retorted. "This world is perfect! We have everything, Katherine!" Michael said, getting emotional. "But it's not real!" Katherine said, shedding tears. "If we are living in it, how is it less real than the reality we came from? You can't even define what 'real' is." Michael argued. "Michael, we already have lives to get back to." Katherine said. "Lives filled with pain, and misery, and suffering, and baggage! Haven't you stopped to think that maybe.. maybe this is your reward for all the things you've been through. In this world, you don't have to be Miss Appear. Don't you want to be Katherine Cross for awhile? Forever?" Michael questioned her, while shedding his own tears. "Life is hard. But it's up to us to figure out the one we have. THIS? This isn't us. This isn't our history, or our home. For so long, I have been running, and running, and running. But I've recently realized how tiring it is. To always be running. Michael, I love you, and I need you to listen to me. Stop running. Figure it out." Katherine said, putting her hand on his cheek. "It's so hard, I can't! I can't do this! I can't leave!" Michael said, crying incessantly. Katherine hugged him tightly. "We'll do it together." Katherine whispered. Michael clenched to his sister. "Together." Katherine said. ----- 40D, Baylin Apartments Katherine awoken on a dusty couch, rubbing her eyes and lifting up. "Mom.." Katherine said. Molly, Analise, and Marilyn were still tied to their chairs, passed out. Katherine saw Michael sitting in a corner, holding the Orb in his lap. "Michael, hey." Katherine said, coming near him. Michael remained silent. Katherine kneeled by him. "You pulled us out. What about them?" Katherine asked. "They'll come to.. momentarily." Michael said, quietly. "I'm proud of you." Katherine said, nodding her head. "I only wanted the hurt to stop." Michael said. "I know." Katherine said, putting her head on his. Katherine took the Orb from his hands. Sitting it on a coffee table, Katherine used her telekinesis to shatter the Orb of Confusion into pieces. "It's over." Katherine said. Michael looked on with a sense of relief. ----- Visiting Room, Bikini Bottom Prison Marilyn was seen visiting Winters at the prison. "So, I heard the news that Miss Appear was responsible for bringing in a mentally ill meta who held his mother and sister hostage." Winters said, smiling. "Katherine received a standing ovation from the police force when she brought Michael out of the apartment. She was a hero." Marilyn said. "And Michael? What happened to him?" Winters asked. "He's vowed not to use his powers, and is currently being treated at a more appropriate mental institution. Whatever Katherine said to him in that false world.. it must of been enough to convince him to stop all the mayhem he was causing." Marilyn said. "I'm really glad this all had a happy ending." Winters said. "It's in some part thanks to you. I can't believe I'm saying this, but.. thank you." Marilyn said. "No problem at all. I'm gonna be in here a long time, but.. it'll help me sleep better knowing I did something positive for the family I never got the chance to have." Winters said. Marilyn grasped his hand. "Take care, Dudley." Marilyn said, flashing a somber smile. Marilyn stood up and left. Winters watched happily as she went. ----- The Krusty Krab Detweiler entered the Krusty Krab, seeing Vivian sitting at a corner table. "Out in public now, are you?" Detweiler asked. "Can't hide forever." Vivian said, smiling. "I'm glad you told me about Michael Cross. My officers showed up just in time to detain him at the Baylin apartments." Detweiler said. "Me and Katherine's friend were worried when she tried to go over there herself. We didn't want her getting hurt.." Vivian said. "Oh, I'm sure Katherine was there after all." Detweiler smirked. "What?" Vivian asked. "I figured it out, okay? Miss Appear is Katherine Cross." Detweiler said. "If I say yes, she won't be able to keep doing what she does." Vivian said. "I want her to keep doing what she does. Katherine isn't a detective, unfortunately.. but she's a hero." Detweiler said. "And what am I?" Vivian asked. "Black Vivian." Detweiler joked. Vivian let out a silent chuckle. "See you around." Detweiler said. "Yeah, maybe." Vivian said. Detweiler left. Vivian got up, leaving a tip on the table. A woman approached her before she exited the restaurant. "Vivian Coyne?" the woman asked. "Yes?" Vivian asked. "Uh.. I.. umm, never mind." the woman said. "Alright, good day." Vivian said, leaving. "If only I had the heart to tell her the truth about her son." the woman said. ------ Marilyn's Home Marilyn arrived home. She saw Molly sitting on the couch. "Hey, little one." Marilyn said. "Hey mom. How was visiting your friend?" Molly asked. "It went well." Marilyn said. "I'm so glad I remember everything. Though, I hate that Michael has to be put in another institution. I miss him." Molly said. "Yeah, me too. We'll visit him soon, I promise." Marilyn said, kissing her head. "Okay." Molly said. "Am I a good mother?" Marilyn thought to herself, while walking to the back. "Of course you're a good mother!" Molly said. Marilyn turned around. "Excuse me?" Marilyn asked. "You asked if you're a good mother." Molly said. "No.. I.. I thought it, but I didn't actually say the question out loud." Marilyn said, coming to her. "Mom.. I think I can hear your thoughts." Molly said, a little afraid. Marilyn sat next to Molly, rubbing her hair. "What's going on with me?" Molly asked, nervously. "Whatever it is.. I'm gonna handle it better than I did with Katherine and Michael." Marilyn said. Marilyn pulled Molly into a hug. ------ Katherine's Closing Narration: “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” Bikini Bottom Park Katherine, Analise, and Johnny had dug out a small spot at the Bikini Bottom Park. "So, tell us again why you want to bury the Miss Appear suit?" Johnny asked. Katherine kneeled down with the suit in hand. "...I just wanna be Katherine Cross for a while." Katherine said. Johnny and Analise nodded, understanding her choice. "So, I hereby bury the suit in the same area that June was murdered by Shadow last year." Katherine said. Johnny and Analise gasped. Analise kneeled down, kissing Katherine's cheek. Johnny kneeled down as well, putting his hand on Katherine's back. Katherine placed the suit in, and the three got up to put the dirt back on top. After that was over, Team Appear walked to the streets to get in their cars. "I'm driving?" Analise asked. "It is your car." Katherine said. "Alright." Analise said. "I'm gonna say bye to Johnny for a minute." Katherine said. "Okay. See you, John.." Analise said, giving him a hug. "See ya." Johnny said. Analise got into her car. Johnny turned to Katherine. She just looked at him with a huge grin. "Thank you. Once again. I couldn't of done it without you." Katherine said. "I'll always be there for you." Johnny said. "If you ever need anything.." Katherine said. "Actually, I do." Johnny said. "What is it?" Katherine asked. "You briefly mentioned that Michael was transferred from Happy Dale to a guy named Raymond Charles." Johnny said. "Yeah, I told you that. What of it?" Katherine asked. "It just struck me that I ran into that name recently. My city was being threatened by a gang leader a few months back, who was running drugs. His organization was established by someone above him." Johnny said. "Raymond Charles?" Katherine asked. "He calls himself Man Ray." Johnny sad. "Why would this.. Man Ray be funding a drug ring?" Katherine asked. "Why was he interested in your brother? What did he get out of turning Michael loose with the Orb of Confusion in hand?" Johnny questioned. "What are you thinking?" Katherine asked. "That something's coming. All of this is connected." Johnny said. "What are you going to do?" Katherine asked. "I'm going to find Man Ray." Johnny announced. "I could.. I could come with." Katherine said. "No, not now. Enjoy your road trip with Analise. Be happy. When I find something, I'll let you know." Johnny said. "And I'll be there to help you." Katherine promised. Johnny hugged Katherine. "Be safe." Katherine said. "Always." Johnny said. Johnny got into his car, driving off. Analise rolled down her window. "You ready?" Analise asked. "Yeah." Katherine said. Katherine got into the car with Analise. As Analise drove off, Katherine rolled down the window, letting the breeze roll over her. Analise glanced at Katherine, holding her hand. Katherine, for the first time in forever, actually felt happy. THE.END.(of Season 2) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TJ Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Miss Appear Ep.33 "A Good Place" Katherine's Narration: “I wanted color. I wanted to soar with happiness even if it meant dealing with the weight of fear and guilt, too. I wanted to live. Sometimes in order to be happy in the present moment you have to be willing to give up all hope for a better past.” Analise's Beach House, Shellview Beach, Coralwood Analise was seen walking into her shared room with Katherine. She held a platter of various breakfast foods and orange juice. "Kaaathy... Kaaathy." Analise said, softly. Katherine awoken with a big grin on her face. "Hey, what is all this?" Katherine asked. "I made you some breakfast." Analise said, cheerful. Katherine lifted up as Analise sat the tray on her lap. "This is all so perfect." Katherine said. "I know! Stopping in Coralwood on our road trip was the best decision we could of made. Especially since I used my daddy's money to get this beach house for us." Analise said, giggling. "Are you sure he's fine with it? You living it up in a beach house with me?" Katherine asked. "He's chill. He knows that I love you, and that you aren't going anywhere." Analise said. "And he loves you enough to be cool with that." Katherine figured. "Exactly. I've always been a daddy's girl." Analise said, fondly. "Why are you all dressed? Enjoy breakfast with me." Katherine said, sipping her orange juice. "I reeeeeally want to, but I have to get to my morning yoga." Analise said, regretfully. "What is with you and these mysterious yoga classes the past few weeks? Sometimes you don't get back until almost evening." Katherine said. "I know, I know, and I'm so sorry. I'll make it worth your while tonight." Analise said, suggestively. Analise kissed Katherine, as Katherine tried to hold on to her. "Babe, gotta go. Love you." Analise said, giving her one last kiss. "Love you too." Katherine said. Analise quickly raced out. Katherine looked curious. "What is up with her?" Katherine questioned, as her phone got a ring. Katherine reached for her phone on her dresser. "It's mom... yeaaaah, not now." Katherine said, ignoring the call. ---- Marilyn's Home, Bikini Bottom Marilyn is seen in her living room, with her cell phone pinned to her ear. "Did.. did Katherine just ignore my call!?" Marilyn questioned. "I bet she did!" a voice was heard. Molly was seen coming into the living room, dressed in her uniform and backpack. "I mean, come on. Who has time for their mom when they're living it up on a fab beach house in Coralwood!" Molly said, gesturing. "Yeah, yeah, yeah, little one. Are you ready for school?" Mairlyn asked. "Ready as ever. And I'm not a little one anymore. I'm in middle school now." Molly said. "How has it been so far? I mean, adjusting to the new environment of middle school and all?" Marilyn asked. "It's freaking me out a little. Everyone's thinking about boys, and girls, and sex... and sometimes pizza." Molly said. "Ahhh, and you're also hearing all of this with your newly received telepathy." Marilyn guessed. "Yes. It still takes me time to keep my telepathy in check, but I have far better control now than I did a few weeks ago." Molly explained. "Remember, this isn't a burden. It's a blessing." Marilyn said, stroking Molly's cheek. "It's who I am. Now, can we get in the car?" Molly asked. "Yes." Marilyn said, with a laugh. ---- Master Udon's Dojo, Coralwood Analise was seen in loose clothing, fighting against a man (Master Udon), who wore an orange colored robe. As Udon swung his fists at Analise, she precisely avoided the blows, and tried to strike his face. Udon moved out of the way and managed to trip Analise with his foot. "Ouch!" Analise said, falling to the ground. "AGAIN!" Udon said. "...Master Udon... I think I need a break." Analise said, going to get her water bottle. "Analise, these powers of yours are impressive, but you seem to ignore them when trying to actually strike an opponent." Udon said. Suddenly, Katherine was seen walking into the dojo. "KATHERINE!" Analise screamed, nervously. "How did you get pass my security!" Udon asked, angered. "If I told you, I'd have to kill you." Katherine said. ".. She's not joking." Analise said, humorously. "Do you know her? Is this the girlfriend of yours that's 'never supposed to find out' about your training?" Udon asked. "What? What training?!?" Katherine asked. "I KNEW it! I knew you'd throw a fit! That's why I didn't tell you!" Analise said. "I'm not throwing a fit! I'm mad that you'd hide this from me. That's why I placed a tracker on your phone last night. To see where you're really going every morning." Katherine said. "So, basically... you don't trust me?" Analise asked. "That's not true, I just had to see what you were lying to me about." Katherine said. "Well, now you know." Analise said. "You're training to become a vigilante? Are you insane?" Katherine asked. "Udon knows about my powers. That I can predict the future." Analise said. "Okay, but I can't imagine why he'd train you to be a vigilante, when you can't use those powers to protect yourself." Katherine said. "That's where you're wrong." Udon said. "Pardon me?" Katherine asked. "Katherine, I haven't told you, but... my powers have progressed." Analise explained. "Progressed? How?" Katherine questioned. "It started a few weeks ago. Someone was about to touch my shoulder when I was at the Kelp Mart. Somehow, I forsaw this action, and I grabbed their hand." Analise said. "Oh my god, did they try to hurt you?" Katherine asked. "No. They were just trying to get my attention to ask a question. But, I realized that I was able to predict a physical touch on me a few seconds before it happened." Analise revealed. "So now you want to put this into a fighting style?" Katherine asked. "If I can see blows before they hit me... I'd never get hurt." Analise said. "I'm still unsure about all of this." Katherine said. "Master Udon is amazing. He wouldn't advise me to go out there if he wasn't able to turn me into a killing machine." Analise said, slightly exaggerating. "Ms. Rogers is right. I've trained a number of amazing karate masters in my time. Even the famous Sandy Cheeks." Udon revealed. "Sandy Cheeks?" Katherine questioned. "Oh yes. I did much more for her than that dirtbag Fuzzy Acorns ever could." Udon said, pleased with himself. "So, you see? I'll be fine." Analise said. Katherine still looked unsure. ---- Vivian Coyne's Home, Bikini Bottom Vivian was seen sipping wine, feeling safer in her new private mansion. A downscale from her old one, but still very comfortable. "Time for a little TV, yeah?" Vivian said to herself, plopping down on her couch. Suddenly, she heard a knock on her door. "... That's not possible." Vivian said. Vivian walked to her front door, opening it. "Who are you?" Vivian asked. A woman stood in front of her, looking as if she would break into tears at any second. "Hello, my name is Laura Montgomery." Laura introduced herself. "How did you know where I lived? This is a private mansion on the outskirts of the city." Vivian stated. "I was informed of your address by a... higher power." Laura said. "You have two seconds to tell me what the hell this is about, or else I will slam this door in your face." Vivian threatened. "Your son." Laura said, simply. Vivian looked confused. "Please... come in. I don't wanna do this in the doorway." Vivian said. Vivian and Laura walked into her living room. "Alright, how much do you want?" Vivian asked. "Excuse me?" Laura questioned. "After it came out that Shadow was my son, a lot of families of the victims he murdered tried to sue me and George. Instead of taking this to court, let's just settle it right here and now. How much money will send you on your way with closed lips?" Vivian asked. "Vivian, I'm not here because Shadow killed someone I loved." Laura said. "Then why are you here?" Vivian asked, growing frustrated. "I'm here because Shadow isn't your son!" Laura blurted out, shedding tears. Vivian looked stunned. "He was mine." Laura confessed. ---- Analise's Beach House, Shellview Beach, Coralwood Katherine and Analise arrived home. "You were quiet on the way home..." Analise said. "Analise, I'm sorry, but I can't support it." Katherine came out with it. "Me being a vigilante?" Analise asked. "Analise, I BURIED the Miss Appear suit. We LEFT Bikini Bottom. We started a new life HERE in Coralwood to get away from the past." Katherine said, near yelling. "YOU wanted to give up being a hero! But, I was just getting started!" Analise said. "Analise, I have seen FIRST HAND what this life can do to you. Trying to play the hero. I've been through it, and it... destroys you." Katherine said. "So that's all you've learned the last two years? After ALL that you've been through? You didn't let ANY of it build you, you're STILL RUNNING." Analise yelled. "SHUT UP!" Katherine screamed. "Don't tell me to SHUT UP!" Analise screamed louder. Katherine took a step back. "... I was wrong just then. I apologize. I won't apologize for advocating for your safety." Katherine said. "Then we have nothing left to discuss." Analise said, walking away. "Baby, where are you going?" Katherine asked. "Out. And maybe I won't be back." Analise said, slamming the front door behind here. "... IT'S YOUR PLACE." Katherine yelled out, rolling her eyes. ---- Marilyn's Home, Bikini Bottom Later on in the day, Marilyn and Molly are seen chilling in the living room. "You never told me. How was school, today?" Marilyn asked. "Ohhh, great. I think I aced the first test for algebra." Molly said, putting down her book. "I have some exciting news! One that may solve the financial slump we've been in." Marilyn said. "Hit me." Molly said. "Well, I got a job as a personal assistant to Bikini Bottom's new DA." Marilyn revealed. "Wait, so are you the ADA now?" Molly asked. "Keyword: personal assistant." Marilyn said, with a small laugh. "Ah, so you just fetch the DA coffee and file their paperwork." Molly said. "Exactly." Marilyn said. "How did you pull that off?" Molly asked. "Called in a favor with a friend." Marilyn said, pleased. "Oh, is it Commissioner Garrett Detweiler?" Molly asked. "How'd you know?" Marilyn asked, grinning. "You talk to him on the phone quite frequently these days." Molly said. "Yes.. well, that's all we are. Friends." Marilyn said. "Yeaaaah, sureeee." Molly said, laughing. Marilyn started to tickle her. "Hey, hey!" Molly said, bursting into more laughter. Suddenly, the two heard the door. "Someones a'knockin." Molly said, picking back up her book. "I got it..." Marilyn said, rushing to the door. A man stood in the doorway. "Wait, aren't you Mr. Isaac? Molly's algebra teacher?" Marilyn asked. Molly looked over from the couch, with her heart racing. "I am. I wanted to do this in person, because I didn't want to sound the wrong way over the phone.." Mr. Isaac started. "Just tell me what it is." Marilyn asked, letting him into the house. "Oh, hello Molly. Mind giving me and your mother a minute?" Mr. Isaac asked. "Yeah, sure..." Molly said, rushing out of the living room. "Is this about Molly's grades? It's pretty early in the school year." Marilyn asked. "I had the kids take a test today. Molly passed with a 100." Mr. Isaac said. "Is there a problem?" Mairlyn asked. "Only one other student passed with that grade, and both of their tests look similar. Exact, if I may. I don't know how, but I believe some cheating was involved." Mr. Isaac said. "My daughter is extremely smart, so I don't think she'd need to cheat. Is it possible that the other student was the one who cheated off of Molly?" Marilyn questioned. "I would of considered that if Molly hadn't been sitting directly in back of the other student. I really have to get going, but I thought I'd drop by and let you know." Mr. Isaac said. "Thank you, Mr. Isaac." Marilyn said. The man left out, as Molly returned to the living room. "I heard what he accused me of. I DID NOT look at my friend's paper." Molly said. "No, but you may have looked in your friend's mind." Marilyn stated. Molly felt guilty. "You used your telepathy, didn't you?" Marilyn asked. "I don't want to talk about this anymore." Molly said. "That makes both of us. Go to your room." Marilyn ordered. Molly ran off, emotional. ---- Vivian Coyne's Home, Bikini Bottom Vivian was seen sitting on her couch, taking in what Laura had said to her. Laura sat down on a nearby armchair. "What do you mean that Shadow - Billy, wasn't my son?" Vivian asked. "On February 1, 1995, I gave birth at Shell City General." Laura started. "... Me too." Vivian remembered, getting chills. "A few months ago, the hospital reached out to me about an error that happened that day. A couple of babies were switched at birth." Laura divulged. "Wait, wait, wait! A couple of months ago? You mean to tell me no one reached out to ME?" Vivian asked. "They tried, but couldn't get in contact. And then, all that stuff in the News about you came out, and it just didn't seem like you were in a good place." Laura said. "Wait a minute. NOW I remember you. You approached me weeks ago at the Krusty Krab. You said you had something to tell me!" Vivian yelled. "I wanted to tell you that day, but I couldn't! It was all SO MUCH." Laura said, shedding tears. "Laura, WHO was my son switched at birth with?" Vivian asked, frustrated and upset. "The son you thought was yours... was switched at birth with the son I raised. His name is Marshall." Laura said, wiping her tears. "So, Billy was your son biologically. And... this Marshall boy is mine?" Vivian asked for clarity. "I have papers from the hospital, a letter of apology, and a phone number for you to call." Laura said. "Will you stay with me?" Vivian asked, looking ready to break down at any moment. "Of course." Laura said, nodding her head. ---- Analise's Beach House, Shellview Beach, Coralwood Katherine was seen on the phone with her mother. "So, Molly used her powers to cheat on a test?" Katherine asked. "Yeah. I don't know what to do. I don't know how to enforce to her that her ability to read people's minds is a huge invasion of privacy." Marilyn stated. "Hey, if you helped me get a hold of my telekinesis... I think you can help Molly navigate this." Katherine said. "Thanks, but there are more ethical concerns with Molly's powers than there were with yours." Marilyn said. "True." Katherine said. "Hey, are you alright?" Marilyn asked. "Are you a telepath now?" Katherine asked, humorously. "Mother's intuition." Marilyn said. "I don't know what to say. I've been in a good place lately. But, Analise stormed out of here a while ago. She hasn't come back." Katherine stated. "Uh oh. What was the fight about?" Marilyn asked. "She wants to be a vigilante. I said I didn't approve." Katherine admitted. "Dangers waters there, my love. Relationships are about respecting your partner's wishes. Her thoughts, her feelings, all of it has to be considered. On both sides." Marilyn said. "If that's true, why can't she consider mines?" Katherine questioned. "Relationships are also about communication, honey. Once you two cool off, you need to have a heart to heart. No yelling, no screaming, but listening and understanding. Now, I have to go, but I'll talk to you later." Marilyn advised. "Where are you rushing off to?" Katherine asked. "Going to meet with the new DA." Marilyn said. "Right, you told me about that assistant job. Good luck." Katherine said. "Alright, baby." Marilyn said, hanging up. Katherine sat her phone down, laying back on the couch. Suddenly, all the power in the house turned off. "What the hell?" Katherine questioned, as the house was very dark. Katherine went to check the power grid, which was placed in the kitchen. Using telekinesis, she opened up the grid. At that very moment, she received an electric shock coming from a taser. "Ahhhh!" Katherine screamed, dropping to the ground. A mysterious figure stood over her. ---- Bikini Bottom Police Department Marilyn arrived at the BBPD. "Marilyn, hey!" Detweiler greeted, giving her a hug. Marilyn kissed his cheek. "Hello, Garrett. Nice to see you." Marilyn said, nearly blushing. "You can call me Detweiler, ya know." Detweiler said. "I find something very charming about Garrett. But, sure." Marilyn said. "You're here to see the new DA, right?" Detweiler asked. "Yes I am." Marilyn nodded. Detweiler led Marilyn to the new DA's office. The woman turned around in her chair. "How can I help you, Detweiler?" the woman asked. "Marilyn, I'd like you to meet Claudia Khan. Our new DA." Detweiler introduced. "OH, you're Marilyn Cross? The woman that Detweiler recommended to be my personal assistant." Claudia realized. "Yes, that's me." Marilyn said, pleased. "Detweiler has told me nothing but good things about the kind of person you are." Claudia said, walking from behind her desk. "I have to remember to thank him for that." Marilyn said. Detweiler smiled at her. "And I'm so sorry about your son. I heard about all that as well." Claudia said. "Yeah, well my son is getting excellent treatment at a new, more stable, facility. He's already making great progress there." Marilyn revealed. "That's good, that's good. I'm very excited to have such a resilient person on board my team." Claudia said. "I'm gonna leave you two to it." Detweiler said, slipping out. "He lights up around you." Claudia said. "Oh, it's not like that between me and Garrett." Marilyn said. "I couldn't tell." Claudia said, raising her eyebrows. Marilyn let out a laugh. "I'm just messing with ya. Is Monday morning okay for you to start?" Claudia asked. "That's perfect." Marilyn said. "Alright. Let's go over the job description real quick, and I'll let you go." Claudia said. ---- Analise's Beach House, Shellview Beach, Coralwood Katherine opened her eyes, feeling weak and drained. She was tied in binds to a chair in the living room. Before her, stood Mikey Merlin. "Mi-key?" Katherine asked, as her vision came in. "Here we are, Katherine. Right where we left off." Mikey said. "Sooo, this whole 'knocking me out' and 'tying me up in a chair' is just gonna become a common thing between us now, huh?" Katherine asked, sarcastically. "I quite enjoy getting the upper hand on you, kid." Mikey said. "Once again, you could of killed me while I was unconscious. Why drag it out?" Katherine asked. "Like I said before... I want you to look me in the eye as I murder you." Mikey said. "Which weapon will you use, I'm curious. Sharp knife, ol' fashioned gun, or.." Katherine started. "-Oh, no, no, no. Ya see, my weapon has already been pointed and shot." Mikey stated. "What do you mean?" Katherine asked, suddenly finding her breathing stifled. "I injected you with Serum XYZ. A dangerous poison that causes Limb Infarction - or rather, muscle death." Mikey revealed. Katherine's eyes widened. "How did you find me?" Katherine asked, coughing. "Wasn't hard to track you down. You and your little girlfriend have been doing a lot of traveling. A little getaway road trip, amirite?" Mikey spoke. "You creep." Katherine said, as her chest tightened. "Enjoy your death, Katherine. Say hello to my wife for me." Mikey said. "I would, but the only problem is I'm not going to HELL." Katherine let out. "YOU LITTLE BITCH!" Mikey said, punching Katherine's face. At that moment, Analise was seen jumping through a glass window of the house, sporting a bo staff. "LET HER GO!" Analise yelled, picking herself up. "Analise Rogers. Pleasure to see you again. That was quite an entrance." Mikey said. "ANALISE, RUN!" Katherine struggled to yell. "You're either gonna leave, or I'm gonna kick you ass!" Analise stated. "What's with the bo staff? Ohh, don't tell me you're gonna play the hero now." Mikey said, laughing. "You have no idea what I'm capable of now." Analise stated, running toward him with the staff. Analise swung at his head, but Mikey dodged. Mikey quickly swatted the staff out of her hand. Analise took quick jabs at him, as Mikey covered her punches with his forearms. As Mikey tried to kick her in the pelvis, Analise did a backflip. "You see, Mr. Merlin.. I can predict your attacks. You won't win this!" Analise said, charging back at him. Analise did a jump kick to his face, as he flipped over into the kitchen area. Analise quickly grabbed a knife, as Mikey pulled out a handgun. Analise tossed the small knife at the hand gun, knocking it onto the floor. A shot went off, making a hole in the wall. "You really can see my movements coming, can't you? No matter. I'll still make you bleed." Mikey said, flipping a table over at her. Analise flipped out of the way, as she lost her balance. As Analise tripped to the floor, Mikey grabbed the back of her neck. Analise pulled on his hand, and then jabbed at his rib cage with her elbow. Turning around, she was met by a punch from Mikey. Analise's head banged to the kitchen wall as Mikey grabbed her neck. Analise coughed as Mikey's grip tightened around her neck. "You have promise, girl. But, to think you could beat me was a foolish thought." Mikey said, angered. "ANALISE!" Katherine called out from the living room, very weakly. "I'll let you live, because you're not my target. Besides, you're punishment will be to watch Serum XYZ slowly drain your girlfriend of life." Mikey said, tossing her to the ground. Stepping back, Mikey let out multiple smoke bombs. After the smoke cleared, Mikey was gone. Analise collected herself, then went back to Katherine. "KATHY! KATHY!" Analise cried out, as Katherine's body seemed to be in shock. Analise untied her and laid her body onto the floor. Suddenly, the doorbell rung. "WAIT HERE, WAIT HERE!" Analise said, shedding tears. Analise opened the door, seeing Master Udon. "I was worried about you, so I came to see how you were doing." Udon said, a bit frantic. "You came at the right time! Master, I need your help!" Analise said, pulling him into the house. Analise and Udon rushed to Katherine. "What did she have administered to her?" Udon asked. "He referred to it as Serum XYZ...?" Analise explained. "Muscle death.." Udon said. "What can we do?" Analise said, freaking out. "Get me something sharp. A knife, or scissors." Udon said. Analise quickly ran into the kitchen, picking up the knife she tossed at Mikey before. "Here." Analise said, handing Udon the knife. Udon stabbed Katherine in her side, as her body began to react. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" Analise asked. "Drawing the poison out. The effects of Serum XYZ can be reversed if the body is cut open in less than an hour. That way, the poison floats out of the person's system." Udon said. We see a heavy blue liquid leak out of Katherine's side. Katherine immediately opens her eyes and gasps for breath. "BABY!" Analise cried out, kissing her face. The both of them helped Katherine lift up. ---- Marilyn's Home, Bikini Bottom Marilyn was seen entering Molly's room. "Mom, you're home.." Molly said. "We need to have a little talk." Marilyn said, closing the door. "I know what you're thinking." Molly said. "That's the problem." Marilyn said, sitting on the edge of Molly's bed. Molly sighed. "You have a responsibility to use these powers of yours ethically. The ability to know what someone's thinking, to see into their deepest desires and darkest fears, to potentially know more about them than they know of themselves. It's about privacy, and consent, and respect." Marilyn voiced to Molly. "I shouldn't of done what I did. I know that." Molly said. "Why did you? You're the smartest child I know." Marilyn said. "I haven't been studying lately. Or rather, taking in information as well as I used to. It's just, I've been so focused on keeping my telepathy in check, that I haven't had the energy for other stuff." Molly said, nearly crying. "I know it's difficult, but this... this doesn't have to be a burden." Marilyn remarked. "You're right. It's a blessing. I intend to act that way moving further." Molly said. "Don't just 'act'.. believe. I already do." Marilyn said, smiling. Molly hugged her mother. "I love you, mom." Molly said. "As do I, little one." Marilyn said, squeezing her tight, and kissing her forehead. ---- Analise's Beach House, Shellview Beach, Coralwood Katherine and Analise were seen sitting on the couch, as Udon sat on the nearby armchair. Katherine was drinking a bottle of water. "How are you feeling?" Udon asked. "You stabbed me in my side!" Katherine said, slightly angry. "But, Analise patched you up. And most importantly... you're alive." Udon said. "Yeah, you should be thanking him. I wouldn't of known how to get that poison out of you." Analise said. "Very thankful, Master Udon." Katherine said, nodding at him. Udon smiled. "Analise, how did you know I was in trouble?" Katherine asked. "After our fight, I went back to the dojo to do some long hours of continued training. I had vision later on while training. I saw that Mikey had you tied up. I rushed out of the dojo, leaving Udon very worried and confused." Analise said. "Which is why I dropped by. Figured something had happened." Udon said. "Yeah, that was so random of that man to attack me." Katherine said, sheepishly. "I don't think it was random. Mind telling me why this man was so compelled to capture and poison you?" Udon asked. Katherine looked at Analise. "We can trust him." Analise said, nodding her head. Katherine turned invisible, and then reappeared. "WHOAAAA! You're her, aren't you? Miss Appear?" Udon asked. "I was her. I left that life alone." Katherine said. "You can leave that life, but that life will never leave you. I think tonight was an example of such." Udon said, getting up. "Leaving out, Master?" Analise asked. "Yes. I'll see you on Monday, Analise?" Udon asked. "Of course." Analise said. Udon exited the house. "Maybe he's right. My past always comes back to bite me. It's like a shadow that will always follow me." Katherine expressed. "Then I'll be your light." Analise said, holding her hand. The two kissed. "Sorry I got so upset about you wanting to be a vigilante." Katherine said. "It's something we'll talk more about." Analise said, yawing. "You're right. A little TV before bed?" Katherine asked. "Sure thing." Analise said. Katherine turned on the TV, as an emergency broadcast played. "We've just gotten word that the mayor of Bikini Bottom, Martin Rogers, has been shot to death in his office. Details are unclear right now, and an assailant has not been yet named." Perch Perkins reported. Katherine's eyes widened. "Analise, I'm so sor- " Katherine started. Katherine noticed that Analise was completely blank. "Analise? Talk to me. Baby?" Katherine stressed, rubbing her arms. Analise shed a tear from her eye, ending the episode. TO.BE.CONTINUED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 This episode begins a crossover that will conclude on Team SpongeBob (Part 2). Miss Appear Ep.34 "Pink Arrow" Katherine's Narration: "Death isn't the end of life, but the completion of life." Shellman Funeral Home, Bikini Bottom Citizens of Bikini Bottom and media personnel were seen at the wake of Mayor Martin Rogers. Katherine was seen consoling Analise near Martin's coffin. "Is it weird that my mom made the service open casket?" Analise asked, letting out more tears. "I don't think so.." Katherine said, rubbing Analise's hair. "I just hate seeing him like this!" Analise said, nearly breaking down. Katherine embraced Analise. Marilyn and Molly were seen sitting in their seats. "It's so insane how someone can be here one minute... and gone the next." Molly said, in a sad tone. Marilyn pulled her into her arms. "Fact of life, sweetie." Marilyn said, in deep thought. Mr. Eugene Krabs and his daughter, Pearl Krabs, made their way over to Analise and Katherine. "Eugene Krabs, I'm glad you could make it." Analise said. "Of course. Your father was a good man. If I could of had one of his rallies take place at the Krusty Krab last year, I would of. But... Vivian Coyne got to me first." Krabs said. "I'm here in solidarity with my dad. We both wanted to pay our respects." Pearl said. "Of course, of course. It's a pleasure to have you here." Analise said, nearly smiling. "Yeah, I mean, you're a freaking superhero!" Katherine said, excitedly. "I was a superhero. I gave up the mantle of the Pink Arrow." Pearl said. "And your membership with Team SpongeBob, apparently." Analise said. "Yeah, it wasn't without long consideration. But, now I have the time to go back to school." Pearl said. "May we view the casket?" Krabs asked. "Yes, please." Analise said, as she and Katherine moved out of their way. Analise and Katherine walked over to a corner wall. "The Pink freaking Arrow is here! How cool." Analise said. "I'm glad her appearance here has lifted your spirits a little." Katherine said. "If only she knew who you were." Analise whispered. "Very funny, Analise." Katherine said, slightly annoyed. ----- Marilyn's Home A few hours later, Marilyn and Molly were seen at home. "That was a beautiful eulogy at the burial." Molly said, taking off her coat. "Agreed. Analise did such an amazing job, but I could tell how fragile she was from the trembling in her voice." Marilyn replied. "I mean, it must be hard to lose a dad." Molly said. "I guess you'd know a little about that? Considering your biological father died before you were born." Marilyn addressed. "Yeaaah, but he was just my father, not a dad. So, the loss I feel doesn't compare to Analise who spent her entire childhood with this man. He read her bed time stories, taught her how to ride a bike, and so much more. Now, everything that made him her dad... is all just a memory." Molly said, contemplating it. "You're right, little one." Marilyn agreed. "Uhh, I'm gonna go get dinner started, okay?" Marilyn told her. "Alright." Molly said. Marilyn took off to the kitchen, as Molly sat on the couch. "I should probably text Kathy, and get an update on Analise." Molly said to herself, pulling out her phone. Suddenly, a knock on the door was heard. Molly answered it. "Oh, aunt Vivian." Molly said, seeing that it was Vivian. "Hello, Molly. Is your mother around?" Vivian asked. "Yeah, we just got back from the wake and funeral. Come in." Molly said. Vivian entered the house. "It's unfortunate what happened to the mayor." Vivian said. "I know." Molly replied. "Molly, who is th-" Marilyn said, walking into the livin room. "Hello, sister." Vivian greeted. "Molly, why don't you get into something comfortable for dinner." Marilyn asked. "Yeah." Molly said, taking off. "What are you doing here, Marsha." Marilyn asked. "It's Vivian, sister." Vivian said. "I can't call you by that name after all you've associated it with. Death, pain, lies, and treachery. I just watched a man get buried. I don't need more negative vibes." Marilyn said. "That's fair. But, I just... really need my sister right now." Marilyn said, visibly shaking. "Mar- Vivian... what's going on?" Marilyn asked, noticing her demeanor. "Billy wasn't mine." Vivian told her. "What?" Marilyn asked. "He was switched at birth with another baby back in 1995." Vivian told her. "...Oh my god. How.. how did you find this out?" Marilyn questioned. "Billy's biological mother visited me and told me. From there, I got in contact with the hospital and it was all a mess." Vivian said. "What about George? Does he know?" Marilyn asked. "I have not reached out to George yet, and I'm not particularly ready to do such. I'm still just taking it in." Vivian said, shedding tears. "Who is your biological son, if not Billy?" Marilyn asked. "His name is Marshall Montgomery. His mother - legal mother I guess, is going to put him in contact with me very soon. Which I am nervous about." Vivian admitted. "Why so? Don't you want to meet your son?" Marilyn asked. "I've missed 24 years of his life, Marilyn. It's like... what's the point?" Vivian explained. "Family isn't just until you're all grown up. You need them your whole life." Marilyn said, in a slight whisper. "I don't think that I am what he needs." Vivian responded. "Maybe not, but... wouldn't you like to find out?" Marilyn asked. Vivian struggled to reply. ----- Katherine's Apartment Katherine entered her apartment. Analise was seen hopping off the couch. "Hey, where did you go after the burial?" Analise asked. "To pick something up. Or rather, out." Katherine said. Katherine sat her purse on the coffee table. "Go ahead..." Katherine said to Analise. Analise looked inside, taking out an outfit. "The Miss Appear costume. You dug it out?" Analise asked. "Yeah." Katherine said. "I thought that you didn't want to be a hero anymore." Analise asked. "Me too. Recently I realized that I can't run from it. Mikey Merlin almost killed me a few days ago, and today we just buried your father. So, I'm taking up this mantle again. To protect the ones that I love - and myself." Katherine said, taking the costume in her hands. "Don't do this because you feel like you need to protect me." Analise said. "I'm not, okay? I'm doing this because I have the power to make a difference - for everyone that I care about. Maybe for Bikini Bottom too." Katherine said. Analise kissed Katherine. "You're the bravest person I know." Analise said, rubbing her cheek. "Hey, turn that up." Katherine said, referring to the TV. Analise and Katherine sat on the couch, as Analise turned the volume up on the TV. "Exclusive video footage has been recovered from Mayor Martin Rogers' office from the night he was killed. What you will see next will horrify you." Perch Perkins said. The footage showed Vivian Coyne holding a gun on Martin Rogers in his office, as she pulled the trigger. "Sorry folks, we had to cut because of how disturbing the footage is. But, as you can see... Vivian Coyne appears to the woman who murdered Martin Rogers. As you remember, Ms. Coyne ran a mayoral campaign last ye- " Perch Perkins reported. Katherine turned off the TV, looking at Analise. "...I can't believe this." Katherine said. Analise looked emotional. "Why is it that everything bad in this town always goes back to your insane aunt?" Analise questioned, in anger. "I'll get to the bottom of this. I promise." Katherine said, pulling Analise into her arms. ----- Marilyn's Home Marilyn and Vivian were eating ice cream on the couch. "Feel better?" Marilyn asked. "Ice cream is as close to a cure for this shock as anything." Vivian said. Marilyn giggled. "I've missed this. Us hanging out." Vivian said. "I just didn't want you to process all of this alone. But, there's a lot of hurt in the middle of our relationship. That's gonna take time to fix, Viv. If it can be fixed at all." Marilyn said, sitting down her bowl of ice cream. "Kay... that's fair. Do you want to fix it?" Vivian asked. Before Marilyn could respond, the police busted into her house. "What the hell?" Marilyn asked, as she and Vivian jumped up. "Vivian Coyne, you're under arrest for the murder of Mayor Martin Rogers." Officer Garcia said. Marilyn's eyes widened, as she turned to Vivian in shock. Vivian looked stunned. "I.. I have no idea what this is about." Vivian said. "Like all the other times, right?" Garcia said, grabbing Vivian. Marilyn looked incredibly disappointed, as the officers hand-cuffed Vivian. ----- The Krusty Krab The next morning, Pearl and Mr. Krabs were seen at a table inside the Krusty Krab. "It's been so long since I had a nice meal with my daughter. I'm glad you're back home." Krabs said. "Me too, dad. But, you're gonna need to change the name 'Krusty Breakfast' to something else, cause no one wants a crusty breakfast." Pearl joked. Krabs laughed. "So, what do you think about this whole Vivian Coyne thing?" Krabs asked. "Since I've been in town, I've heard a lot of things about her. So, her being arrested for the murder of the mayor doesn't surprise me." Pearl said. "But is she really that jealous of Martin Rogers getting the mayoral position? Enough to resort to murder months after the fact?" Krabs questioned. "Anything's possible." Pearl said. At that moment, Analise was seen walking over to their table. "Pearl, Eugene, hi." Analise greeted. "Hello, Analise." Pearl said. "I wanted to come over sooner, but I didn't want to intrude." Analise said. "No, don't be silly. Pull up a chair." Pearl said, warmly. "Have mines, actually. I gotta get back to counting my money - I MEAN... filling out some paper work for new hires." Krabs said, quickly leaving. "Your dad is quite a character." Analise said, laughing. "He is." Pearl agreed, shaking her head. "So, uhhh, being a former vigilante and all... you must have undergone some extensive training." Analise said. "You're right about that. I did. A long time ago, Team SpongeBob had this training spot called the Hazard Room, and it was brutal." Pearl went on. "Well, I'm looking to start some training here in Bikini Bottom, but I haven't found a good teacher yet. The dojo down the street has awful instructors." Analise said, passionately. "Are you asking me to.. teach you to fight?" Pearl questioned. Analise raised her eyebrows. "Okay, I know your dad just died, but this is not the way to deal with it." Pearl said. "No, I'm not doing this because of my dad, okay? I wanted to be a vigilante long before he was murdered." Analise stated. "Wow, okay. Look, I've gotten out of the hero game. I don't know if I'm the person to help you.." Pearl said. Suddenly, a monstrous beast crashed through the glass doors of the Krusty Krab. Costumers began to scream and run. "What the HELL is THAT?" Pearl asked, standing up. "Oh my god... Sinister Slug?" Analise recognized the creature. "YOU KNOW THIS THING?" Pearl asked. "It's a man!" Analise clarified. Sinister Slug slapped around whole tables with his long tail, as it raced over to Pearl and Analise. Using it's tail again, Sinister Slug tried to strikes Analise. Pearl pushed Analise out of the way, as the creature instead hit the table the girls were sitting at. The creature roared. Pearl, quite bravely, took two punches at it's face, as it stumbled backwards. The creature slipped on a krabby patty and fell on it's back. "LET'S GO!" Pearl yelled. Pearl, Analise, Mr. Krabs, other employees, and the rest of the costumes quickly exited the resturant. ----- Bikini Bottom Police Department Katherine entered the station's interrogation room. Vivian was sitting, hand-cuffed to the table and in an orange jumpsuit. "Does this ever get old for you? Destroying people's lives?" Katherine asked. "Why are you here?" Vivian asked, moaning. "ANSWER the question." Katherine yelled. "I didn't do this." Vivian said. "You've lied before. You do it constantly." Katherine remarked. "This time I swear I am telling the truth." Vivian said. "I saw the footage, Vivian. The whole world did." Katherine said. "So did I." Vivian replied. "So, you know that the woman in the video is YOU. Clear as day." Katherine said. "I have no idea how that's possible, because I did not do it." Vivian said, keeping her composure. "I don't believe you." Katherine said, with a hint of sadness. "Katherine, why would I kill Martin?" Vivian asked. "Because he's mayor and you're not." Katherine said. "Really? Why not weeks ago?" Vivian pressed. "Look, I don't know what you're up to, but you've proven that NOTHING is ever what it seems when it comes to you. This may be a part of a larger plan, for all anyone knows." Katherine said. At that moment, Detweiler entered the room with the new DA. "Who is this?" Claudia asked. "Oh, this is Katherine Cross. She's was a detective here last year." Detweiler said. "I'm assuming you let her into the interrogation room to talk with Vivian." Claudia said. "Yes. Didn't see the harm. They are aunt and niece, after all." Detweiler told her. "Uh, Ms. Coyne, your lawyer is here and is signing a few papers." Claudia said. "Wait, don't tell me that Vivian's getting off for this?" Katherine asked. "She will be going to trial, but the judge allowed for bail." Detweiler explained. "Don't leave town, Vivian." Claudia said to her. Detweiler uncuffed her. "You're all gonna feel so stupid when you find out I didn't do this." Vivian said. "Yeah, yeah, yeah. You can pick your clothes up from down the hall, first door to the left." Detweiler said. "I'll accompany you." Claudia said. Claudia and Vivian exited the room. "Thanks for letting me do that." Katherine said. "No problem, Miss Appear." Detweiler whispered. "Wha-" "No need to cover it up. I figured it out a while agp. I want you to do what you do best." Detweiler said, nodding. Detweiler exited the room, leaving Katherine confused. A few moments later, Katherine was seen walking toward the front desk of the precinct. "Analise, what are you doing here?" Katherine asked. Analise was seen waiting at the front desk for Katherine. "I knew you were coming here." Analise said. "Man, the precinct really cleared out." Katherine said. "Might have to do with the monster that rampaged the Krusty Krab." Analise said. "Wait, come again?" Katherine asked. "Okay, but... not here." Analise said. Katherine's Apartment "So basically, this Sinister Slug was a normal man who injected himself with what he hoped would be superpowers?" Katherine asked. "Yes, but it mutated him. He became monstrous-looking. Grew a tail, scales, and claws." Analise explained. "You said that you helped Johnny defeat this thing... in New Coral. So, why is it here?" Katherine asked. "That remains to be seen." Analise said. "Why didn't you tell me about this beast earlier?" Katherine asked. "A lot of stuff happened after that. There was just never time. When I even remembered that whole thing, it didn't seem important to bring up." Analise said. A knock on the door was heard. Katherine opened the door, seeing Detweiler. "May I?" Detweiler asked. "Certainly." Katherine said, letting him in. "What are you doing here?" Analise asked. "I'm here, because a menacing creature is hiding out in this city, waiting to attack at any moment. My officers won't be able to handle it." Detweiler said. "So... you need Miss Appear." Katherine said. "Too bad we don't know where she is, right Kathy?" Analise said, trying to cover. "It's okay, Analise. He knows." Katherine said. "Wow... that's about eight or nine people by now?" Analise asked, humorously. "Look, I want to help. I want this creature out of Bikini Bottom as much as you do. But, I need some specifics. How did it end up here?" Katherine asked. "Apparently, the New Coral Police Department was attempting to transport the creature to a F.I.N base on Karate Island. The creature managed to escape the transport truck, and must of made its way to Bikini Bottom." Detweiler revealed. "I will try to do something." Katherine told him. "I hope so. Or else the blood of my officers will get spilled the next time this thing comes out of hiding. Now, I have a dinner date that I can't be late for." Detweiler said. "With who?" Katherine asked. "Uhhh, uhhh, actually... your mother." Detweiler said, awkwardly. "O-kay..." Katherine said, weirded out. "Let's not speak of this again, yeah?" Detweiler asked. "Ohhh, we'll probably be speaking a lot going forward." Katherine said. Detweiler began to leave. "See ya at Thanksgiving, pops." Katherine joked. Detweiler hurried out, closing the door behind him. "Your mother and Det- " " - DON'T even." Katherine said, shaking her head. ----- Eugene Krabs' Home Pearl entered the living room, dressed in her old Pink Arrow costume. "Pearl?" Krabs asked, turning off the TV. "I know..." Pearl said. "What is this? I thought you'd never put that suit back on." Krabs said. "A dangerous creature is out there, dad. I thought that maybe I could don the suit just one last time." Pearl said. "Your life. I'm just here to support you." Krabs said. "I'm gonna go scout the neighborhood and look for anything suspect." Pearl said. "Be safe." Krabs said. "Oh and dad, you've gotta stop showering with money." Pearl said. "What? I don't shower with me money." Krabs denied. "I saw the dollar bills in the bath tub! Sometimes you're weird, dad!" Pearl said, running out the door. "Ohhh, she shoots arrows into people for a living, and I'M the weird one." Krabs said, complaining. ----- Flaming Shell Marilyn and Detweiler were seen having dinner together at a restaurant. "These prices are great. The best I've seen at a five star chain." Marilyn said, reading over her menu. "I'm really interested in the smoked coral bits." Detweiler said. "They have some great drinks as well." Marilyn said. "How about the Sparkling Coral?" Detweiler suggested. "Um, well, I don't know." Marilyn said. Detweiler could tell something was off. "Uh oh, I struck a chord." Detweiler said. "No, it's just.. I used to drink that brand with another man." Marilyn said. "Ah, your baby daddy?" Detweiler asked. "No. Winters, actually." Marilyn revealed to him. "You and Dudley Winters were a thing?" Detweiler asked. "Yes. He was the happiest I've ever been in a relationship, but it didn't end well. Then, he became... well... a psycho." Marilyn said. "I'm sorry." Detweiler said, stroking her hand. "What is this?" a voice was heard. Vivian approached their table. "Vivian, what are you doing here?" Marilyn asked. "I came here to eat and drink my troubles away. After all, I have a trial that starts soon for a murder that I didn't even commit!" Vivian shouted. "Well, that remains to be seen." Detweiler said. "Is this how you get back at me? By screwing my sister?" Vivian asked. "Vivian, stop... people are looking." Marilyn said. "And you, sister.. talk about betrayal. You just gonna let him use you like this?" Vivian asked. "We're not screwing, Vivian! And we're not dating either. We're just friends." Marilyn said. "Listen to her." Dedtweiler said. "I'm gonna go eat somewhere else." Vivian said, walking away. ---- Bikini Bottom Park The next morning, Katherine and Analise are seen doing a run at the park. "So, what do you say, daily jogs for here on out?" Analise asked, as both woman paused on the track. "Sure, doesn't bother me." Katherine said, stretching. "Great." Analise said, smiling. "I'm gonna go use the porta potty. Run along ahead of me and I'll catch up." Katherine said. "Who do you think you are? The Quickster?" Analise joked, running off. Katherine laughed, shaking her head. Analise continued along the trail, jogging down to the end of it. The area was surrounded by trees and bushes, and beyond was an entrance to the Bikini Bottom Forest. As Analise stopped to catch her breath, she heard what sounded like footsteps. "...Katherine... are you trying to sneak up on me, babe?" Analise asked. A second later, the Sinister Slug jumped out from behind some of the trees. Analise backed up, as the creature roared. Trying to run, Sinister Slug jumped in her way. "WAKE UP, SLUG!" Analise shouted. Sinister Slug slapped Analise over to a tree. Analise let out a moan of pain, as the creature made it's way over to finish her off. Suddenly, the creature was shot at by three explosive arrows. Pearl appeared from out of the forest. "LEAVE HER ALONE!" Pearl shouted. Slug ran at Pearl, as she tried to smack him with her bow. Slug used his tail to pull the bow out of her hands. Pearl tried punching it's face, but the creature was unfazed. Slug slapped Pearl off to the side with it's large hand. Once again, the creature made it's way over to Analise. Slug lifted his claw to try and slice her apart, but he was blasted away by a telekinetic wave of energy. "KATHERINE!" Analise called out, as Katherine quickly ran over to her. "Stay quiet!" Katherine said, kneeling down to touch Analise. Katherine turned both of them invisible. Slug got back up, but could no longer see Katherine and Analise. Roaring in anger, Slug took off. Katherine made both of them visible again. "WHOA.." a voice was heard. Pearl walked over to the two. Katherine helped Analise up. "Wait.. what are you doing here?" Katherine asked. "Me? What about you with the whole disappearing act? You're her, aren't you? You're Miss Appear!" Pearl said, excitedly. Katherine looked a bit heated. "That's now... ten people who know?" Analise asked. "ANALISE." Katherine shouted. "Whaaat? Snail's out of the bag." Analise said. "Fine. I am Miss Appear." Katherine said. "Hey, your secret is safe with me. Superhero code of honor." Pearl said. "I thought you weren't a superhero anymore?" Katherine asked, staring her costume up and down. "I wanted to stop this creature. Run it out of the city. I stalked it through the forest ALL night, which is how I ended up finding it trying to murder your friend." Pearl explained. "Speaking of, how did you know turning us invisible would get rid of it?" Analise asked Katherine. "I was testing a hypothesis. And... unfortunately, I think it's correct." Katherine said. "What's correct?" Analise asked. "The Sinister Slug... is after you." Katherine said. Analise looked pale. ----- Katherine's Apartment Katherine, Analise, and Pearl were seen entering Katherine's apartment. "Okay, you are going to have to explain to me again how this.. uh.. Sinister Slug is after your girlfriend." Pearl questioned. "Last year, Analise helped Captain Magma take down the creature in New Coral." Katherine explained. "No offense, but.. she took down the creature?" Pearl asked. "Slug was distracted by fighting Magma, and I managed to deliver a blow from behind him. A stick punctured right through his head." Analise said. "This thing is.. a man?" Pearl asked. "Sebastian Slug. He took a vial of serum, which turned him into something sinister." Analise said. "No kidding." Katherine said. "So, he's likely after you because you're the one who brought him down." Pearl said. "Stupid reasoning." Katherine said. "Stupid isn't a concept to him anymore. He's a mindless beast." Pearl said. "But, there should be a way to reverse such a conditioning... right?" Katherine asked. "Maybe the person who created the serum in the first place would have the answers we're searching for." Pearl suggested. "Trevor Ripley." Analise said. "What?" Pearl asked. "He's the guy we need to see. He worked with Sebastian Slug on the serum, but didn't intend for him to become... ya know." Analise explained. "Trevor's in New Coral, correct?" Katherine asked. "Time for a little road trip." Analise said. ---- Trevor's Lab, New Coral Later in the evening, we see a young man (Trevor Ripley) working on some chemical concoctions in his lab in New Coral. "DAMMIT!" Trevor said, frustrated. At that moment, the doors of the lab were busted open by a telekinetic blast. "WHAT THE HELL?" Trevor remarked, turning around. Miss Appear and Pink Arrow marched inside. "Trevor Ripley, you have sins to make up for." Katherine said. "And we're here to see that you do.." Pearl followed up. "Okay, this is crazy. Two superheroes bust into my lab telling me that I have sins to pay for." Trevor said, in disbelief. "We know about Sinister Slug - and your involvement in his creation." Pearl said. "Creation is the wrong word. I'd say transformation." Trevor said, very quickly. Pearl aimed an arrow at him. "OKAY, OKAY. No need to get violent. Who even led the two of you here?" Trevor asked. "HELLO, TREVOR." Analise shouted, walking into the lab. "You're that girl... who came to see Johnny months ago about your missing friend." Trevor said. "Yeah. And you're that guy who helped create a serum that turned a man into a mindless beast." Analise said. "I know that Slug has been spotted in Bikini Bottom." Trevor said. "Exactly why Ms. Rogers brought us to you." Katherine said. "Well, your timing couldn't be more perfect." Trevor said. "What does that mean?" Pearl asked. "Since Slug escaped weeks ago, I've been working on a cure for his condition." Trevor revealed. "Have you been successful?" Analise asked. "Slightly. I just put the last touches on what was supposed to be a cure... but, I got frustrated by how it came out." Trevor said. "How did it come out?" Katherine asked. "It won't cure Slug's condition. It'll just stabilize him. If Slug gets 'excited'... he'll transform back into the beast." Trevor explained. "Excited? As in.. fits of anger, horniness, or over-excitement?" Pearl asked. "Yeaaaah." Trevor said. "Well, first thing's first... we have to bring Sinister Slug back down to Sebastion Slug." Katherine said. After a half hour, Trevor installed a vial of the 'cure' into one of Pearl's arrows. "You shoot this into Sinister Slug... and he becomes Sebastian again." Trevor said, handing the arrow to Pearl. "If I miss?" Pearl asked. "This vial becomes ineffective. Don't miss." Trevor said. "That beast is quick. Are you sure you can get a line on him?" Analise asked Pearl. "A good archer never misses her target." Pearl stated, smiling. "You guys will have to draw Slug out." Trevor said. "Meaning we have to use Analise as bait." Pearl said. Analise looked unnerved. "Like hell we do." Katherine said, bothered by the suggestion. "You said yourself that the creature is after Analise." Pearl said. "Why is it drawn to her?" Trevor asked. "I injured Slug to save Captain Magma. Slug obviously blames me for getting him detained." Analise said. "We can't put you in harms way." Katherine said. "We'll be there to make sure nothing happens. At which point, I'll be able to get the drop on Slug. You know this is the right play." Pearl said. "Hey, I'm fine with it." Analise said, grabbing Katherine's hand. Katherine nodded. ----- Abandoned Warehouse, New Coral Analise was seen standing in the middle of Johnny's abandoned warehouse base. Turning on her coms, she spoke to Pearl. "You're there, right?" Analise asked. "I am still up here on the second level of the warehouse. Don't worry, Slug will come, and you'll be totally safe." Pearl said, kneeling behind some barrels. Outside, Katherine and Trevor were in a black van, a small distance away from the warehouse. "I don't see anything yet." Trevor said, in shotgun "Me neither." Katherine said, in the driver's seat. Katherine turned on her coms. "Do you think Slug will sense Analise outside the city?" Katherine asked. "He sensed her in Bikini Bottom, didn't he? The cities are close to each other. He'll come." Pearl said. Katherine turned off her coms. "Waiting sucks, doesn't it?" Trevor asked. "None of us would be in this situation if you hadn't messed with things beyond your control." Katherine said. "I'm a scientist, that's what I do." Trevor defended. "You're not a scientist. You're an aspiring amateur - there's a difference." Katherine stated. "Well, I'm sorry. I didn't mean for things to get so out of hand..." Trevor apologized. At that moment, the car door on Katherine's side was yanked off. The Sinister Slug's tail then proceeded to snatch Katherine out of the car. "AHHHH!" Katherine screamed, being flipped to the ground. Trevor turned on his coms. "PEARL! ANALISE! Slug saw through our plan. He's attacking Miss Appear!" Trevor said, over coms. Katherine quickly rolled her body over as Slug tried to scrape her with his claws. Katherine jumped up, shooting out a telekinetic blast at Slug. Slug went slamming right on top of the car. "AWW MAN! I paid a lot of money for that car!" Trevor said. "TREVOR, GET OUT OF HERE." Katherine said. Trevor took off, as Pearl was seen running toward the scene. Slug stood up, slightly worn out. "Take the shot!" Katherine said to Pearl. Slug quickly made his way over to Pearl, grabbing her by the neck. "LET HER GO! I'M THE ONE YOU WANT!" Analise said, approaching them. Slug dropped Pearl to the ground, making his way over to Analise. Katherine used telekinesis to attempt to put a hold of Slug's movement. "He's too strong! Pearl, you have to take the shot now!" Katherine said. "On it!" Pearl said, standing up. Pearl got out the manufactured arrow and shot it at Slug's back. Little by little, Slug was seen transforming back into his original form. "It's working!" Trevor said, running back to the scene. "Mr. Slug?" Katherine called out. "Sebastian.." Trevor said, walking up to him. "Whoa.. what happened to me?" Sebastian asked. "I think you know." Analise said. "I... I tried to hurt you." Sebastian said, in an almost whisper. "And you've hurt lots of other people." Katherine said. "When I was... that thing... I couldn't think straight. The only feeling I could harness, was rage." Sebastian said. "Why did you take the serum in the first place, Slug?" Trevor asked. "I wanted to be.. like her." Sebastian said, gesturing to Miss Appear. "Like me?" Katherine asked. "I mean in general. The past decade has seen a rise in metas. People who can do all of these amazing things. I guess.. I guess I wanted to be a part of that." Trevor stated. "Well, we can't let you hurt anyone else ever again." Pearl said. "Am I cured?" Sebastian asked. "Not completely. But, we'll discuss this in detail later." Trevor said. At that point, police sirens were heard, and a F.I.N containment truck was seen arriving. "Oh boy..." Sebastian said. "Pearl, get Analise out of here. Me and Trevor will stay and clear things up." Katherine said. "Sure thing." Pearl said, as she and Analise took off. ----- Katherine's Apartment Analise was seen entering Katherine's apartment. "The perks of having a key to your place is that I don't have to knock anymore." Analise said. "Hey, babe. Where did you and Pearl go after I sent you guys off?" Katherine asked. "Well, because the car was damaged, we had a long walk back to Bikini Bottom. We stopped for burgers at a lowkey spot on the outskirts of the city. Superheroing can leave you really hungry." Analise said, sitting next to her on the couch. "Oooh, should I be jealous?" Katherine asked, joking. "Most definitely not, you are the love of my life." Analise said, laughing. The two kissed. "How did everything shake out with Sebastian Slug?" Analise asked. "I explained that I tracked him down, got Trevor to help with a 'cure', and that he was functionally back to normal." Katherine explained. "I imagine they're gonna hold him, though." Analise said. "The Federal Investigative Nexus decided to take Slug to a containment facility. He'll be monitored for awhile, and they'll decide where he'll be placed in the outside world. So that he isn't a danger to those around him." Katherine told her. "It was fun working with the Pink Arrow." Analise said. "Oh, definitely." Katherine said. "She also asked for your number." Analise said. "You gave it to her?" Katherine questioned. "Yup. Should I be jealous?" Analise asked, joking. "I will show you that you have nothing to be jealous about." Katherine said, pulling off Analise's shirt. "Ooooh, I like where this is going." Analise said, as the two made out. ---- Eugene Krabs' Home Pearl walked up to the front steps of her home, but saw that the door was busted open. "...This is weird." Pearl noted. Pearl ran into the house, seeing that the living room was a complete wreck, and all the lights were out. "DAD?" Pearl called out. Pearl checked all around the house. "DAD! DAAAAD! DAAAAAAAAD!" Pearl shouted out, making her way back to the living room. Pearl decided to dial his phone. Soon enough, she heard his ringer inside the house. She looked behind the couch, seeing his cracked phone on the floor. Pearl backed up from the couch, dropping her own phone on the floor. "Oh my god. Something's happened to my father." Pearl said, shocked. TO.BE.CONTINUED 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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