Eerie, Indiana fanfiction: Waiting In

[froodle]

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

Comments

[eviinsanemonkey.livejournal.com]

Syndi being in on the weird is one of my absolute favorite things ever

[froodle]

I totally headcanon Syndi as the practical sibling when its her and mars vs the weird. Julie Condra in Reality may well have influenced me

[deifire]

"And... can you get the flamethrower from under the stairs?"

Because of course they've got a flamethrower under the stairs! I don't know what I love more here: this or Simon singing along to the Carpenters.

[froodle]

Well, where else.would a person keep their flamethrower if not next to the hoover?

I think mars is happy as long as its not chris de burgh