Hatchet

Julian Stokes, more commonly known as Hatchet, is a supporting character in The Morgan's Series. He was originally introduced in The Butcher's Series and later made an appearance in The Dave + Talia Series as a Ghost. He was a member of the ruthless gang of orphaned outlaws The Butchers and was the most level-headed member of the Gang and acted as an older brother figure to Dave Johnson, a teen that the gang adopted.

## Backstory

Not much is known about Hatchet's backstory, just that he was likely educated due to his intelligence and was from New Austin due to his appearance. As a teen, he and Machete tried to rob eachother and after fighting, realised they were both in the same predicament. They decided to start a Gang, styling themselves 'The Butchers' and forming monikers from Weapons. Julian chose Hatchet, and he and Machete headed to Roanoke Ridge. At some point afterwards, they acquired three more gang members; Knife and Hammer, cousins from Valentine that had killed their families and escaped the small farming town, and Tomahawk, a boy that escaped a military camp. In the year 1894, Hammer and Tomahawk were involved in an incident that caused the death of a wealthy businessman's wife. This resulted in Tomahawk's capture and forced Machete, Hatchet and Knife to hunt Hammer down.

## The Butchers Series

Hatchet was with Machete and Knife when they captured Dave Johnson in Roanoke Ridge. Although they initially capture him on the grounds that they thought he may have been involved in the incident, they letter let him go and Machete takes him back to their camp while Hatchet and Knife go searching for Hammer. They split up, and eventually Hatchet finds Hammer cowering in a small hut. He manages to knock Hammer out and drag him onto his horse, bringing him back to Camp. He is present when Machete orders Dave to kill Hammer, solidifying his place in the Gang. He does so, and is made a Butcher.

The following day, Hatchet goes with Machete, Dave and Knife to free Tomahawk from capture by Bounty Hunters. The Gang arrive on a hill and watch over the fort in which Tomahawk is being held, and Machete sends Hatchet and Knife to ensure that no backup arrives while he and Dave infiltrate the Fort. Once Dave and Machete free Tomahawk, the Butchers head back to their camp. A few days later, Hatchet comforts Dave once a shopping trip with Knife and Tomahawk goes wrong. He asks Dave to accompany him on a wagon robbery, and Dave agrees. Hatchet and Dave watch as a Wagon approaches them from up a hill. Hatchet instructs Dave to run down in front of the wagon asking for help, and that while he does, Hatchet will sneak over and deal with the guards. Dave agrees and runs into the road, stopping the wagon. Dave tells them he was attacked by Wolves and now needs a lift to Emerald Station. While they're talking, Hatchet knocks a guard out with a well-aimed bolas to the head. He then approaches a Guard that has Dave at gunpoint, giving Dave a chance to knock him ouy. They get on the wagon and head to Emerald Ranch, where they sell the wagon for profit. Dave and Hatchet head back to Camp where Machete, Knife and Tomahawk are sat around a table. Machete beckons Dave and Hatchet over and they go over. Machete tells them that George Clinton, the husband of the woman that Hammer killed, wants them dead. Machete said that he planned to meet with the man in Annesburg and make peace with him, informing him of the true events. Hatchet shows hesitance for this plan, but Machete decides that will happen.

The following morning, Hatchet is fishing when Dave approaches him. They talk about the meeting and Hatchet - although anxious himself - promises Dave it will be okay. They arrive at Annesburg and while Dave goes to watch over the meeting with a sniper rifle, Hatchet goes with Machete and Tomahawk to meet George Clinton. During the meeting though, the Butchers are suddenly ambushed and Hatchet is killed by a hidden sniper. His death causes the Butchers to flee and the eventual breakdown of the Gang. Years later, Dave adopts Hatchet's hair style and promises to avenge him alongside the other Butchers.

## Trivia

* Although his name is never mentioned in the Series, Hatchet's real name, Julian, is the namesake for Dave and Talia Morgan's future daughter, Julia.