Red's eye twitched. "How in the literal hell did you get here? No one else has the ability to follow me besides my brother, and Zalgo. I killed my brother, and I doubt Zalgo would open a portal to me willingly."

"Exactly. We kind of forced him to open one to get you back. Seriously, it's been nothing but literal chaos since you left. It's taking everyone's self control not to kill everyone else. We need a leader, and while we have some people who could fit the role, they doubt themselves too much." Red sighed. I can't fucking believe they forced Zalgo to open a portal. Just to get me back. "Are you sure about that? They've done some pretty stupid shit..."

"Look, Jeff, I understand the situation that you're all in. It's just that I can't come back. I left for a reason, and you know what that reason was."

"Red, the others, everyone, they all respect you, and would follow your orders as soon as they leave your mouth. You're the only one they respect anymore." Red sighed again.

"What's been happening since I left?"

"All kinds of shit. There's a fight almost everyday. Most of the time their not too serious, but there's still the occasional need for medical attention from Jack."

"Dammit, is it really that bad? Can't Zalgo do something?"

"He tried, but no one will listen to him."

"Great. Are you the only one who came here?"

"Nah, there's BEN, Masky, and Jane."

"Well, at least I can stand them..." Red sighed again.

Then, suddenly, someone was right next to Red. "Hey!"

"Gah!" Red fell backwards, then sat up. "Dammit BEN, how many times have I told you not to do that!?"

"Sorry Red, couldn't help myself."

"Whatever, just be grateful I didn't decapitate you. You nearly gave me a heart attack." Then, behind Jeff, came two other figures.

Red sighed, then said, "Hey Masky, Jane. Good to see you two."

Masky looked at Red, then sighed, "I just wish those two could be more mature."

"You're kidding, right? It's Jeff and BEN we're talking about. The day they act mature is the day hell freezes over."

"Sadly, you're right." Masky walked over to Red, and helped him up.

"Thanks. So, has it really been nothing but chaos since I left?"

"I'm afraid so. No one's been listening to orders. The only ones who aren't trying to kill each other have either left, or are too injured to do anything."

"Yep, sounds exactly like how Jeff described it. So, how long am I going to be needed?"

"Not too long. Only a few hours, at most."

"Fine, but only for a few hours. After that, I'm leaving."

"Oh, thank you so much! I'm sure once everyone sees you, they'll snap to attention!"

Red sighed, then looked at Chrysalis. "Hey, Chrissy, are you going to be fine alone for an hour or two?"

Chrysalis looked around the camp, then said, "I think so."

Red didn't say anything for a few seconds then told her, "Okay, you're coming with me." Red walked to her, picked her up, and hefted her over his shoulder once again. "Alright, Masky, is the portal you came in through still open?"

"Uh, well, I don't know, let me check." Masky ran off, back the way he had come. Red sighed.

A few minutes later, Masky came back, and shook his head. Red sighed again, then snapped his fingers. A portal twice the size of Red appeared in front of them all. "Alright, who's first?"

Jeff ran straight through the portal before anyone could react. "Well, that settles that..."

Masky raised his hand, and said, "I guess I'll go next." Masky walked toward the portal, and stopped in front of it. Red's eye twitched, then he pushed Masky through the portal.

"Next." BEN walked through the portal without hesitation.

Red looked at Jane, then said, "Your up."

"I know. I hate the feeling when I pass though one of these things."

"So do I, and I'm sure everyone else, but you don't see us complaining." Jane stepped into the portal, and passed through.

"Alright, Chrissy, brace yourself, passing through one of these things is like having mud shoved down your throat. And by that, I mean that it's hard to breathe, so take a deep breath." When Chrysalis took a deep breath, Red ran through the portal.

For fifteen seconds, it was as if there was no air. Then, as soon as they went in, they were out through the other side. Chrysalis let out the breath she had been holding, began to breathe normally. "Yeah, it takes a while to get used to, but you do eventually."

Red looked around where he was. On the ground, with his face down, was Masky. Red shook his head, then asked, "Masky, you alive? If so, get up, the position your in is a bit embarrassing." Masky groaned, rolled, then sat up.

"Ugh, every time..."

"Maybe you should stop being a pansy. I think it would help you out in a lot of situations." Red walked to Masky, and helped him up.

"I wasn't ready to go through yet! You shoved me!"

"You were going to take forever, and you know it." Masky grumbled, but didn't say anything. "Come one, we have to find the others, and get to the mansion." Then, they heard some bushes rustling next to them. Jane, Jeff, and BEN walked out from the bushes. "Well, that was fast. Let's get to the mansion." Red started walking toward the mansion in the distance.

After a minutes of walking, Red and the others were in front of the giant mansion. Red smiled. "Damn, it's been such a long time since I set foot in here." Red walked up to the door, and opened it. Then, Red was suddenly tackled, knocking Chrysalis out of his grip. Red looked at who had assaulted him, and saw Eyeless Jack, hugging him. "Hey Jack, it's been a while, hasn't it?" Jack nodded. "Uh, Jack, I think you can let go now."

Jack nodded again, then rolled off of Red, stood up, and helped Red to his feet. Red looked at Masky, who was holding Chrysalis, and Red could tell he was physically struggling. "Hey Masky, need me to take her back?"

"N-no, I-I'm fine. Honestly." As soon as he said this, Masky collapsed, Chrysalis on top of him. Red shook his head, then walked over and hefted Chrysalis over his shoulder.

"I told you, stop being such a pansy..."

Masky coughed, then weakly said, "I-I'm okay..."

Red rolled his eyes, then picked Masky up, and handed him over to Jack. "Make sure he's not too hurt, alright?" Jack nodded, then headed inside. Red and the others followed soon after. Inside, the mansion looked somewhat dirty. The walls had changed from pure white, to a random mess of colors. "What in the fuck happened here?"

Jane answered, "We tried to have a 'Fun Night' sort of thing. It didn't go so well."

"Masky's idea?" Jane nodded. Red sighed. He walked over to a white couch with a giant blood-stain, and set Chrysalis down on it. "BEN, make sure no one tries to kill her, got it?" BEN nodded, then saluted. Red rolled his eyes. "Jane, what condition is the kitchen in?"

"Surprisingly, it's untouched."

"Good, it's been a while since I ate. Come on." Red and Jane walked to the kitchen, which was in the exact same condition that it was in since Red last saw it. Red walked to the fridge, and opened it. There wasn't much to eat. Only a few fruits, and a sandwich that looked like it had been untouched for weeks. Red sighed, took an apple, munching into it, and took a seat at a table.

Jane sat across from him, with only a glass of water. Once Red was finished with the apple he threw it in the trash, and asked, "So, who's moved into my room with Pinkamena?"

"Well, that's the thing."

"What's the thing?"

"She hasn't let anyone in besides Masky and Jack, I've heard them talking about something, but I can't make a word out of their conversations."

"Hm, has anyone else missed me?"

"Not really. A few of the others are even glad that you've been gone. I guess they think they can do whatever they want now." Then, someone walked into the kitchen, saw Red, then groaned.

"Aw man, Red's here. I was hoping he wouldn't ever come back."

"Good to see you too, Toby. And don't worry, I'll only be here for an hour or two. But I'll make regular visits each week." Red smirked. Jane sighed.

"Really you two, why can't you ever get along? Isn't it time to bury the hatchet? Metaphorically."

"We have our reasons, Jane. That's all you need to know." Then, out of nowhere, a pink blur rushed into the kitchen, and tackled Red off of the chair.

"Red! You're back! Yay!!!"

"Hey Pinkamena. It's been a while. How have you been?"

"Oh, I've been doing great!" By this time, Jane had gotten up from her chair, and slowly backed out of the kitchen. Red stood up, and Pinkamena climbed onto his back. Then, they went to the entrance, where BEN and Chrysalis were talking.

"BEN, did you tell Pinkamena I was here?"

"Nope, it was probably Jeff. You know how he sees you two. He still has those stories under the mattress."

Red shuddered a bit, "Jeez, still? At first it was sort of weird, but now, it's really really creepy. Anyway, I'm gonna go see if Masky didn't have his lungs crushed." Red walked up a set of stairs, leading a set of hallways. Then he asked, "Hey, Pinkamena, had the Infirmary moved since I left?"

"Nope!"

"Good, otherwise I would have to ask for directions." Red walked straight down the hallway, then stopped at a door that had 'Infirmary' written on it. Red opened the door, wand walked in. The place was surprisingly clean. Red was expecting more bloodstains. On a bed next to the door, was Masky, who was reading. "Hey, pansy, good to see your still alive."

"Ha ha, so funny I forgot to laugh..."

"Dude, at least pretend to appreciate my sense of humor." Masky rolled his eyes.

"You know, it's times like these when I miss the old days."

"Yeah, you're not the only one." Red sighed, then asked, "So, how you feeling?"

"Oh, much better. Who knew something as small as..."

"Chrysalis."

"Thanks. Who knew something as small as Chrysalis could be as heavy?"

"She's not heavy, you're just scrawny. Anyway, gather everyone up for a meeting, it's time to restore order." Next Chapter: Order Estimated time remaining: 45 Minutes