John Egbert

John Egbert is one of the protagonists in the New Planet, New Life series.

## Childhood

John Adam Egbert was born to Joseph and Margaret “Maggie” Egbert (née Evans) on April 13, 1996, in Maple Valley, Washington. He had a generally happy childhood up until the unexpected death of his mother due to breast cancer.

At the age of 13, John began playing *Sburb* and met his friends Rose, Dave, and Jade, as well as numerous trolls.

## New Planet, New Life

### *I'd Only Choose You*

In Chapter 1, Karkat speaks with John about the prospect of proposing to Terezi. John is initially against the idea, but explains the concept of marriage in more detail, telling Karkat to ask him if he needs anything else.

In Chapter 7, John and Dave go to visit Karkat and Terezi to discuss the latter two's wedding and how much they have planned. Terezi lets it slip that she has started working, and John expresses concern that her boss will find out about her blindness.

In Chapter 11, John unenthusiastically offers Terezi and Karkat his slice of birthday cake. The two tell him their wedding date, and he supplies the addresses of Rose, Dave, and Jade so that they can send wedding invitations. He then reminds them how much they need to get done for their wedding, and helps them set up the transportalizer in his house so they can briefly return to Alternia and offer wedding invitations to their old friends.

In Chapter 12, Karkat and Terezi unexpectedly arrive back on Earth, bringing several of their friends with them. John and Vriska meet in person for the first time. He borrows money from his dad, and takes the trolls out to dinner.

In Chapter 17, Karkat goes to John's house, and John explains the "something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue" tradition. After Karkat explains he doesn't know where they'd get "something old" or "something borrowed," John admits he's grown rather close to Karkat and Terezi and offers his mother's wedding veil for the two to use. Karkat remembers Terezi is going to look at wedding dresses in roughly an hour, and the two frantically go to McDonald's to give her the veil before her appointment.

In Chapter 22, John, Karkat, Gamzee, and Sollux go to their tuxedo fitting, and John and Karkat have to coax the other two into it. After the fitting, John and Karkat return to Karkat and Terezi's apartment with Subway for dinner. John asks if the two have made any more wedding plans.

In Chapter 23, John returns home later than expected and is scolded by his dad. John tells him he was at a tuxedo fitting, and reluctantly has to explain that Karkat and Terezi are not siblings. Mr. Egbert is furious he lied about the trolls' relationship to each other in order to get them money, and he angrily sends John to his room.

In Chapter 29, John takes Vriska, Nepeta, and Kanaya out to eat, and, per Nepeta's calculations, calls Vriska "babe" a total of 187 times during their outing. John makes plans with Vriska for the next day, and gives Vriska a quick kiss before leaving.

In Chapter 34, John delivers the best man speech at Karkat and Terezi's wedding. During the garter toss, John catches the garter while Vriska catches the bouquet at the bouquet toss, and he puts the garter on her.

### *Oh, Baby*

In Chapter 1, John helps Vriska move into her apartment.

In Chapter 2, John and Vriska go on a date on Pipe Lake using his dad's boat. As the sun begins to set, he reiterates his love for Vriska and proposes to her. Their hug knocks the box out of his hands and into the water, but John quickly finds it after jumping in. He and Vriska return home, where they announce the engagement to his dad, much to Mr. Egbert's chagrin.

In Chapter 3, John invites Vriska over to watch a movie while his dad is on a business trip, and the two have sex for the first time.

In Chapter 4, Vriska finds out she is pregnant and immediately tells John, who goes straight to her apartment. After the pregnancy is confirmed by doctors, he and Vriska briefly discuss the possibility of terminating the pregnancy, but she immediately shoots down the idea. John takes Vriska to pick up Kanaya, and he and Vriska quietly discuss when they are going to tell their family and friends.

In Chapter 5, John notices Vriska isn't eating as much as usual, but she insists she's fine. Later that day, he and Vriska take Mr. Egbert out for dinner before heading back to the Egberts' house, where they announce the news of Vriska's pregnancy. After a negative reaction from his dad, John drives Vriska back to her apartment, and he questions her maturity and preparedness when she admits she doesn't know much about babies.

In Chapter 6, John is at Vriska's bedside when she awakes in the hospital after fainting. He tells her that although she's really sick, the baby is fine, and he essentially confirms his dad does not like her very much. He and Vriska begin to get into an argument over her needing to gain weight to stay healthy, but the two are interrupted by a nurse bringing in her dinner. John then says his goodbyes before heading home.

In Chapter 7, John goes to the hospital to visit Vriska during visiting hours, bringing both a bouquet of flowers and Kanaya. He begins to refer to the baby as "Peanut," which initially confuses Vriska. She lets him know she has an ultrasound scheduled for the next day, but he lets her know he won't be able to make it. John offers his encouragement and support during her hospital stay.

In Chapter 8, John has an argument with his dad. Mr. Egbert shoots down the idea of the young couple buying a house, and John expresses his frustration about not knowing trolls and humans are reproductively compatible. John frustratedly gives up and retires to his bedroom for the night.

In Chapter 9, John brings Vriska home from the hospital. He suggests they go out to eat, but she declines, stating they don't have enough money to be spending if they're trying to save for a house. Vriska admits she's picked up a smoking habit, and when they arrive at her apartment John helps her throw away several cigarette cartons. Afterwards, the two go to the Egberts' house for dinner, and John decides he is going to move in with Vriska.

In Chapter 10, John and Vriska go to church for Easter.