==> BE THE SURVIVOR

Your name is JOHN EGBERT, and you are TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Six years ago, your entire civilization COLLAPSED within the span of THREE MONTHS, leaving you and your family some of the ONLY SURVIVORS. You managed to stay alive because you had been in CLOSE CONTACT with the thing that would eventually WIPE OUT three-fourths of the human population, and have since used your resources to help any other refugees you find.

Unfortunately, this has given everyone the widespread impression that you have all of the answers to EVERY PROBLEM EVER, which you most certainly do not.

Chapter theme: Hearts & Spades (Acoustic) by I the Mighty. Chapter title: I’m (Not) Coming Back.

I’ve finally posted Dirk’s character soundtrack! If you’d like me to see anything Freight related (fanart, comments, questions, etc.), remember to drop that shit in the freightstuck tag here on tumblr, message me on my blog, or hit me up on twitter! Thanks for reading! I love you all!

[PAIRINGS: John/Dave; Dirk/Jake; Nepeta/Karkat; Kanaya/Rose]

==> BE THE SURVIVOR

Your name is JOHN EGBERT, and you are TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Six years ago, your entire civilization COLLAPSED within the span of THREE MONTHS, leaving you and your family some of the ONLY SURVIVORS. You managed to stay alive because you had been in CLOSE CONTACT with the thing that would eventually WIPE OUT three-fourths of the human population, and have since used your resources to help any other refugees you find.

Unfortunately, this has given everyone the widespread impression that you have all of the answers to EVERY PROBLEM EVER, which you most certainly do not.

Chapter theme: The Colder Months by Liza Anne. Chapter title: I Don’t Know If I’m Ready.

I know it's been quite a while, but I'm back! Here is a more detailed explanation of where I've been for the past few months, but long story short I was living out of my car until just recently. 

Thank you so much for all the fanart I received over the last few months! This AWESOME pic of John and Dave from ch. 19 by @appl-juice42 !!This RAD pic of John by @magentapint!!This AMAZING set of sketches of scenes from various chapters by @naridoodles!!This INCREDIBLE pic of Jade by @oliver-nero!! This BEAUTIFUL pic of John and Dave from ch. 16 by @dipndops!! This LOVELY pic of John by @vticancameox!! 

[PAIRINGS: John/Dave; Dirk/Jake; Nepeta/Karkat; Kanaya/Rose]

==> BE THE SURVIVOR

Your name is JOHN EGBERT, and you are TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Six years ago, your entire civilization COLLAPSED within the span of THREE MONTHS, leaving you and your family some of the ONLY SURVIVORS. You managed to stay alive because you had been in CLOSE CONTACT with the thing that would eventually WIPE OUT three-fourths of the human population, and have since used your resources to help any other refugees you find.

Unfortunately, this has given everyone the widespread impression that you have all of the answers to EVERY PROBLEM EVER, which you most certainly do not.

We’ve hit the two week mark, so here I am! Thank you to everyone who messaged me and commented after the last chapter. It really means so much to know that so many people are still interested in the story even after a year of silence. 

Please feel free to message me, post in the freightstuck tag, or post in the egbertiian tag.  Remember to use the first five tags, and if I don’t reblog your post after a day or two, message me about it! I always love hearing your feedback!

[PAIRINGS: John/Dave; Dirk/Jake; Nepeta/Karkat; Kanaya/Rose]

==> BE THE SURVIVOR

Your name is JOHN EGBERT, and you are TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Six years ago, your entire civilization COLLAPSED within the span of THREE MONTHS, leaving you and your family some of the ONLY SURVIVORS. You managed to stay alive because you had been in CLOSE CONTACT with the thing that would eventually WIPE OUT three-fourths of the human population, and have since used your resources to help any other refugees you find.

Unfortunately, this has given everyone the widespread impression that you have all of the answers to EVERY PROBLEM EVER, which you most certainly do not.

What's this? An update? I know, I'm just as shocked as you guys. It's been a crazy year, and I really can't thank you all enough for your continued support even when all the signs of a dead story were here. Your tumblr messages, fic comments, and fanart have been an inspiration even beyond the scope of Freight, and I have a hefty section of wall in my room dedicated entirely to things you've sent me over the past two years.

Freight has come to mean a lot more to me than just a Homestuck fanfic, and I’m really looking forward to getting back in the swing of things. Please don’t hesitate to message me, post in the freightstuck tag, or post in the egbertiian tag. I always love hearing your feedback!

[PAIRINGS: John/Dave; Dirk/Jake; Nepeta/Karkat; Kanaya/Rose]

==> BE THE SURVIVOR

Your name is JOHN EGBERT, and you are TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Six years ago, your entire civilization COLLAPSED within the span of THREE MONTHS, leaving you and your family some of the ONLY SURVIVORS. You managed to stay alive because you had been in CLOSE CONTACT with the thing that would eventually WIPE OUT three-fourths of the human population, and have since used your resources to help any other refugees you find.

Unfortunately, this has given everyone the widespread impression that you have all of the answers to EVERY PROBLEM EVER, which you most certainly do not.

I don't really have to much to say on this chapter, other than the fact that I'm not super happy with it for some reason? But the response I've gotten for this story has been absolutely overwhelming! Gosh! Thank you so much to everyone who has read and enjoyed it so far--you guys are absolutely fantastic, and I hope the story continues to live up to your expectations in the future! Thank you so much for sticking with me, even when I'm not at my best. 

And, of course, I owe jackfrostitution my heart and soul for helping me out with this story! She's an excellent beta reader and an awesome friend.

[PAIRINGS: John/Dave; Dirk/Jake; Nepeta/Karkat; Kanaya/Rose]

==> BE THE SURVIVOR

Your name is JOHN EGBERT, and you are TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Six years ago, your entire civilization COLLAPSED within the span of THREE MONTHS, leaving you and your family some of the ONLY SURVIVORS. You managed to stay alive because you had been in CLOSE CONTACT with the thing that would eventually WIPE OUT three-fourths of the human population, and have since used your resources to help any other refugees you find.

Unfortunately, this has given everyone the widespread impression that you have all of the answers to EVERY PROBLEM EVER, which you most certainly do not.

Yay! We finally get to see those blue and red Pesterlogs we've all been waiting for! Exciting. Other than that, I don't have much to say about this chapter! I hope you guys like it. Happy reading!

And a massive thank you to jackfrostitution for beta reading this chapter and just generally being an awesome person!

[PAIRINGS: John/Dave; Dirk/Jake; Nepeta/Karkat; Kanaya/Rose]

==> BE THE SURVIVOR

Your name is JOHN EGBERT, and you are TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Six years ago, your entire civilization COLLAPSED within the span of THREE MONTHS, leaving you and your family some of the ONLY SURVIVORS. You managed to stay alive because you had been in CLOSE CONTACT with the thing that would eventually WIPE OUT three-fourths of the human population, and have since used your resources to help any other refugees you find.

Unfortunately, this has given everyone the widespread impression that you have all of the answers to EVERY PROBLEM EVER, which you most certainly do not.

I decided to post this a little early because I was really excited about it, and I just couldn't wait to get you guys as pumped about part II as me. Things are finally getting good!! And, of course, we've now been introduced to some of our main players. (There are a few more notes I'd like to add, but they contain spoilers so I can't add them here just yet! They're at the bottom of the page on Ao3, though, so you'll see them there.)

A huge thanks to jackfrostitution for beta reading this chapter!

[PAIRINGS: John/Dave; Dirk/Jake; Nepeta/Karkat; Kanaya/Rose]

==> BE THE SURVIVOR

Your name is JOHN EGBERT, and you are TWENTY-FIVE years old. Six years ago, your entire civilization COLLAPSED within the span of THREE MONTHS, leaving you and your family some of the ONLY SURVIVORS. You managed to stay alive because you had been in CLOSE CONTACT with the THING that would eventually WIPE OUT three-fourths of the human population. Unfortunately, your knowledge leaves you as the ONLY ONE who can STOP IT and SAVE what’s left of your race.

People are calling you a HERO, but you just really DON’T WANT all that responsibility.

Ahh, part one is finished! I'm super happy, because now we can get into the real heavy-duty plot stuff! (Drama! Action! Romance!) This had all originally been a five-part prologue, just to put things in perspective. Next chapter I'll introduce some the most important characters in this whole story (finally! Striders!) so just sit tight for a few mote days!

A huge thanks to jackfrostitution for beta reading this chapter!

[PAIRINGS: John/Dave; Dirk/Jake; Nepeta/Karkat; Kanaya/Rose]