Eerie, Indiana fanfiction: Waiting In
Written for Day 27 of the 31_days July challenge. The prompt was "Look at this weather, I could do better."
The rain fell in cascading sheets of grey from a leaden sky and the ground was treacherous in its layer of freezing slush. Those unfortunate souls whose errands could not wait slipped and stumbled on the pavements and shivered in the icy downpour.
In her parent’s warm, bright living room, Syndi Teller tapped her fingers against the windowpane, impatience showing in every line of her body. From the kitchen came the smell of baking brownies and the thin sound of Simon Holmes singing along with the Carpenters on the radio. On the upstairs landing, something vast and carapaced and multi-legged clicked and scuttled. She heard Marshall’s bedroom door open, sneakered feet on the carpeted floor, followed by a cry and a crunch.
“Mars?” she said cautiously.
“It’s okay,” he called back. “I got it.”
Something squelched. Marshall made a long, drawn-out sound of disgust.
“Do you need the dustpan and brush?” she asked.
There was a pause, during which Syndi imagined her little brother with his head cocked to one side, appraising the carnage from yet another other-worldly bug invasion.
“Yes please,” he replied. Then after a moment, “And the heavy-duty garbage sacks we use for the garden. And... can you get the flamethrower from under the stairs?”
As Syndi gathered up the slippery black plastic bags, held the fuel canister between her teeth and coiled a length of heat-resistant tubing over one arm, she wondered when the ice-storm would let up. She hoped it would be soon; they needed it to clear if the inter-dimensional pest exterminator was ever to get through.
Trusted Associates, Inc.
Halloween by froodle, in which Mars and Simon celebrate a Von Orloff-free All Hallows Eve
Surprise by froodle, in which Mars tries to make sure Simon's birthday goes a little better this year
The Glade by froodle, in which Simon and Mars visit a place that only exists on February 29th
Egg Hunt by froodle, in which Simon and Mars partake of some traditional Easter activities
Boardwalk by froodle, in which Simon and Mars are swayed by radio advertising
Lady in Red by froodle, in which Simon experiments on the old-fashioned radio in the Secret Spot, and horror ensues
Seafoam by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the seaside
Taking a Break by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall enjoy some much-needed R&R
Shoreline by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall investigate strange happenings on the shores of Lake Eerie
Parade by froodle, in which Mars takes issue with the Eerie Beekeepers Association's choice of mascot
Homestead by froodle, in which Marshall finally gets something useful out of shop class
Slyboots by froodle, in which a certain corporal of the infernal regions comes to Eerie. Crossover with Johannes Cabal the Necromancer.
Waterlogged by froodle, in which Eerie experiences heavy rainfall
Facilities by froodle, in which the Eerie Bus Station and Supper Club has a problem with the men's toilet
Castle by froodle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie
Visitor in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay
Phonebooth by froodle, in which someone goes to great lengths to ensure a certain call does not go through
Festival by froodle, in which Eerie's local businesses celebrate the summer
Strawberry by froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie
World Chocolate Day by froodle, in which even chocolate can be weird in Eerie
Shrubbery by froodle, in which there is malevolent greenery in Eerie. Maybe.
A Night at the Circus by froodle, in which a carnivale comes to town, and Marshall and Simon do not enjoy themselves
Hound by froodle, in which Simon makes a friend
Errands by froodle, in which Simon has a to-do list
Teller Family History
First Date by froodle, in which a young Edgar Teller shows off one of his earlier inventions
Popcorn by froodle. Friday night is always movie night in the Teller household.
The Teller Home for Displaced Youth by froodle, in which Edgar harbours some doubts about his new home town
Tornado Day, Revisited by froodle, in which Syndi learns exactly what it means to be Miss Tornado Day
Culinary Delights by froodle, in which Syndi's terrible cooking may or may not have been an accident
Camping by froodle, in which Syndi cannot sleep
Artist in the Family by froodle, in which an immortal creature takes a liking to Syndi
Without Due Care and Attention by froodle, in which Syndi finally becomes mobile
Brunch by froodle, in which Marilyn does not appreciate Edgar's help in the kitchen
Handmade by froodle, in which the Tellers receive a Christmas package from Marilyn's mother
Poor Life Choices by froodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anyway
Lillian by froodle, in which Marilyn's mother has concerns
Visitor by froodle, in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay
Cygnet by froodle, in which Lillian and Harley go fishing
Fresh Sheets by froodle
Tradition by froodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas tree
Hometown by froodle, in which Mars and Syndi visit New Jersey
The Weather Series
Wally by froodle, in which a certain weatherman doesn't lose his temper, but is sorely tried
Vacation by froodle, in which Weatherman Wally visits a tropical paradise without ever leaving Eerie city limits
Sick Day by froodle, in which Weatherman Wally does not go to work
The Storm by froodle, in which Mayor Chisel has a very specific job for Eerie's resident weatherman
Setting the Scene by froodle, in which Wally prepares for Christmas
Holidays are Coming by froodle, in which something else prepares for Christmas
Garden by froodle, in which Wally eats ice-cream
Strawberry by froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie
World Chocolate Day by froodle, in which even chocolate can be weird in Eerie
Stormfront by froodle, in which Wally takes a hands-on approach to firefighting.
Sisters by froodle, in which we visit Normal, Illinois
Still by froodle, in which we find out there are far worse things than Old Bob
Midsummer by froodle, in which the Eerie Express returns, right on schedule
Castle by froodle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie
The rain fell in cascading sheets of grey from a leaden sky and the ground was treacherous in its layer of freezing slush. Those unfortunate souls whose errands could not wait slipped and stumbled on the pavements and shivered in the icy downpour.
In her parent’s warm, bright living room, Syndi Teller tapped her fingers against the windowpane, impatience showing in every line of her body. From the kitchen came the smell of baking brownies and the thin sound of Simon Holmes singing along with the Carpenters on the radio. On the upstairs landing, something vast and carapaced and multi-legged clicked and scuttled. She heard Marshall’s bedroom door open, sneakered feet on the carpeted floor, followed by a cry and a crunch.
“Mars?” she said cautiously.
“It’s okay,” he called back. “I got it.”
Something squelched. Marshall made a long, drawn-out sound of disgust.
“Do you need the dustpan and brush?” she asked.
There was a pause, during which Syndi imagined her little brother with his head cocked to one side, appraising the carnage from yet another other-worldly bug invasion.
“Yes please,” he replied. Then after a moment, “And the heavy-duty garbage sacks we use for the garden. And... can you get the flamethrower from under the stairs?”
As Syndi gathered up the slippery black plastic bags, held the fuel canister between her teeth and coiled a length of heat-resistant tubing over one arm, she wondered when the ice-storm would let up. She hoped it would be soon; they needed it to clear if the inter-dimensional pest exterminator was ever to get through.
Trusted Associates, Inc.
Halloween by froodle, in which Mars and Simon celebrate a Von Orloff-free All Hallows Eve
Surprise by froodle, in which Mars tries to make sure Simon's birthday goes a little better this year
The Glade by froodle, in which Simon and Mars visit a place that only exists on February 29th
Egg Hunt by froodle, in which Simon and Mars partake of some traditional Easter activities
Boardwalk by froodle, in which Simon and Mars are swayed by radio advertising
Lady in Red by froodle, in which Simon experiments on the old-fashioned radio in the Secret Spot, and horror ensues
Seafoam by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the seaside
Taking a Break by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall enjoy some much-needed R&R
Shoreline by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall investigate strange happenings on the shores of Lake Eerie
Parade by froodle, in which Mars takes issue with the Eerie Beekeepers Association's choice of mascot
Homestead by froodle, in which Marshall finally gets something useful out of shop class
Slyboots by froodle, in which a certain corporal of the infernal regions comes to Eerie. Crossover with Johannes Cabal the Necromancer.
Waterlogged by froodle, in which Eerie experiences heavy rainfall
Facilities by froodle, in which the Eerie Bus Station and Supper Club has a problem with the men's toilet
Castle by froodle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie
Visitor in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay
Phonebooth by froodle, in which someone goes to great lengths to ensure a certain call does not go through
Festival by froodle, in which Eerie's local businesses celebrate the summer
Strawberry by froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie
World Chocolate Day by froodle, in which even chocolate can be weird in Eerie
Shrubbery by froodle, in which there is malevolent greenery in Eerie. Maybe.
A Night at the Circus by froodle, in which a carnivale comes to town, and Marshall and Simon do not enjoy themselves
Hound by froodle, in which Simon makes a friend
Errands by froodle, in which Simon has a to-do list
Teller Family History
First Date by froodle, in which a young Edgar Teller shows off one of his earlier inventions
Popcorn by froodle. Friday night is always movie night in the Teller household.
The Teller Home for Displaced Youth by froodle, in which Edgar harbours some doubts about his new home town
Tornado Day, Revisited by froodle, in which Syndi learns exactly what it means to be Miss Tornado Day
Culinary Delights by froodle, in which Syndi's terrible cooking may or may not have been an accident
Camping by froodle, in which Syndi cannot sleep
Artist in the Family by froodle, in which an immortal creature takes a liking to Syndi
Without Due Care and Attention by froodle, in which Syndi finally becomes mobile
Brunch by froodle, in which Marilyn does not appreciate Edgar's help in the kitchen
Handmade by froodle, in which the Tellers receive a Christmas package from Marilyn's mother
Poor Life Choices by froodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anyway
Lillian by froodle, in which Marilyn's mother has concerns
Visitor by froodle, in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay
Cygnet by froodle, in which Lillian and Harley go fishing
Fresh Sheets by froodle
Tradition by froodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas tree
Hometown by froodle, in which Mars and Syndi visit New Jersey
The Weather Series
Wally by froodle, in which a certain weatherman doesn't lose his temper, but is sorely tried
Vacation by froodle, in which Weatherman Wally visits a tropical paradise without ever leaving Eerie city limits
Sick Day by froodle, in which Weatherman Wally does not go to work
The Storm by froodle, in which Mayor Chisel has a very specific job for Eerie's resident weatherman
Setting the Scene by froodle, in which Wally prepares for Christmas
Holidays are Coming by froodle, in which something else prepares for Christmas
Garden by froodle, in which Wally eats ice-cream
Strawberry by froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie
World Chocolate Day by froodle, in which even chocolate can be weird in Eerie
Stormfront by froodle, in which Wally takes a hands-on approach to firefighting.
Sisters by froodle, in which we visit Normal, Illinois
Still by froodle, in which we find out there are far worse things than Old Bob
Midsummer by froodle, in which the Eerie Express returns, right on schedule
Castle by froodle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie