Ghost Adventures is nothing to do with me, but I am a fan of the show! - That counts, kind of?
I know that the Alcatraz episode was a recent one, but I decided to go back to there. It's an interesting place.
The character I made up is Kira Skye Taylor, you'll find out more about her as the story goes on.
Chapter One, the beginning, urm... Yay? Read?
San Francisco in America, one place I never expected to come to. Not far from here was a place that I wanted to go to so badly, despite the fact that I was aware of what went on in the past. The view won me over so far, but that was not what I was here for.
"Am I right in thinking that you want to join us on the return to Alcatraz?" A male voice asked.
My head turned away from the spectacular view of the famous San Francisco Bridge, now facing a man who had dark hair, dark clothes and an innocent expression. I am describing Zak Bagans, a paranormal investigator who checks out haunted places. I felt honoured to be in the same room as him, Zak was the reason I started to get out and investigate supposedly haunted buildings. "You are right to think that, I would love to check out Alcatraz with you." I replied.
Zak smiled, laughing a little bit. "Thought you were out of it then." Zak teased. He shook his head, needing to get his serious head back on. "Our lockdown is in four days." Zak pointed out.
"Got a while to wait for that then." I responded. Positioning my hands under my chin, my eyes kept on darting around each area of the room we were in. It was only me and Zak, but Nick and Aaron would show up soon. "I've heard so much about the island, maybe I could refresh your memory on it." I offered.
The dark haired man leaned in a little bit, staring into my eyes. "Then show me what you have." Zak insisted. He was really eager to know the facts all over again, he was quite different off camera. "Remind me, what's your name?" Zak wondered.
I pulled out a small folder, opening it up to reveal some paper protected inside plastic wallets. My head focused on him for a short moment, he forgot who I was? To be fair, it was the first time we had met. "Kira Skye Taylor, I wrote a letter to you." I answered. I held out my hand to him, being as formal as I could. "You need no introduction Zak Bagans." I added.
Zak shook my hand, looking smug. "Nice to meet you Kira." Zak said. He pulled his hand away, shrugging his shoulders. "From the sounds of it, you watch Ghost Adventures right?" Zak guessed.
"Yes I do, it's what got me to investigate haunted places." I confirmed. Pulling out a sheet of paper from the first plastic wallet, I placed it flat on the table in between us. "I have investigated Pendle Hill, Edinburgh Vaults, Michelham Priory and other places." I explained.
Zak smiled, as if he was impressed. "Quite a traveller then." Zak commented.
I laughed. "What can I say? I enjoy it." I spoke. Clearing my throat, my attention went on the A4 bit of paper on the table. "I have found a few names of people who died on the island, they were criminals. It's worth a look at." I stated.
The investigator turned the paper around so he could read it better. "Joseph Bowers, from the 1930's." Zak read.
"He got shot whilst trying to escape, he fell into the waters from about 20 meters. The first recorded escape attempt." I described. My finger pointed a little further down the list, I had previously memorized what was on here. "Again, in the 30's – Arthur Barker was shot whilst trying to escape." I informed him.
Zak's eyebrows went up, fascinated by these historical event. "So how many people in total tried to escape?" Zak quizzed.
"32 people." I answered. Not shifting my eyes to the paper, I smirked playfully at the male in front of me. "Only one of those escapee's made it to the shore, but was sent back after recovering from hypothermia." I noted.
Zak had to double take when I told him about the only successful attempt from the island, I'm sure he was stunned. "John Paul Scott." Zak realised. Focusing only on me, he smiled and moved the paper back to me. "Someone has been doing their homework." Zak commented.
Picking up the paper, I breathed in and started to slip it back into the wallet. "It's a keen interest of mine." I admitted. Closing the folder, I tapped my fingers against the folder. "Three men are supposedly still missing after escaping, but no one knows for sure if they survived. The main land is three miles away from Alcatraz." I went on.
Before Zak managed to speak, two men stood behind him. They were dressed in black, smiling away. Zak looked behind him, giving the two males the thumbs up. "Nick, Aaron… Nice to see you both here." Zak greeted.
"Hey dude!" Aaron cheered. He clapped Zak on the shoulder, still smiling. "So where did you pick this one up from?" Aaron joked.
Rolling my eyes, I shook my head. "We've been talking about Alcatraz." I said. It was true, nothing else happened. Moving my hair away from my face, my eyes were on Aaron and Nick. "Figured I'd give him a trip down memory lane with spirits that are still on the island." I reasoned.
Nick placed his hands in his trouser pockets, amazed. "Dude, is she Scottish or Irish?" Nick questioned.
"Both." I answered. No hang on, I didn't want to confuse him even more. "I was born in Scotland, but my mother is from Ireland and my dad is from Scotland." I explained. I couldn't say whether I was more like my dad or my mother, I did have a Scottish accent with a hint of Irish.
Aaron and Nick looked at each other, pulling faces to say that it was cool. "So what is your name?" Aaron asked.
They weren't here for introductions, so I had no objection into repeating myself. "I'm Kira Skye Taylor, and I'm 34 years old born in Glasgow." I started off. I noticed Nick slapping Zak's arm playfully, shocked.
"No way are you 34!" Nick challenged.
"It's true I'm afraid." I confirmed. My hand rubbed the side of my neck, feeling a little nervous. Everyone thought I was nearly 30, but I was 34 so it was a bit far. To be fair, I shouldn't be complaining about the fact that people get my age wrong. "I hear it all of the time, they say I'm 28 or 29." I informed them.
Aaron breathed out. "Wow, I did think you were 29." Aaron confessed.
"I did as well." Zak agreed. He got out his phone, breathing out. "Kira, would you mind having a picture with all of us?" Zak requested.
My heart leapt up, why did they want to do that? "That's fine, but why do you want me in a picture?" I questioned.
Zak started tapping on his phone, looking for the camera. "Because I want you to join our lockdown for sure when we get back to Alcatraz." Zak answered.
I didn't expect to hear that! I had gained the chance to hang out with three amazing guys, and it was my duty to not let them down. "Count me in, boys." I gave in. As I stood up, I moved over to their side and ignored my anxiety.
Aaron moved to the side of me. "A girl joining our team for the lockdown in four days, I am looking forward to this." Aaron expressed.
"Kira, maybe you should sit on my leg so we can get the four of us in the frame." Zak advised. His right arm went out, leaving an open space for me to sit on him. Was he serious?
Feeling a little flustered, I placed my hands on the side of my face. "You are right, I don't know why I suddenly feel shy." I realised. OK I had to get over myself, it was a picture for the love of God. Moving my feet towards the dark haired male, I sat down where he told me to. "I don't want to crush your leg." I prayed.
"You're really light actually." Zak insisted.
I spotted Nick on one side, and Aaron was on the other side. Both men crouched down a bit, so they didn't feel too tall I assume. "Smile, kids." Nick teased.
We all gave out a smile, as Zak took the picture on his phone. "It's done." Zak had informed us all. He took a glance at the screen, looking at the picture that was just taken. "I'll post it on twitter." Zak said. That was when he looked at me, sending a chill down my spine. "What's your twitter name?" He wondered.
"It's KiraSTaylor." I answered. God my twitter name was boring, I had considered changing it twice but I ended up chickening out on both occasions. "Anyway, I should get going I'm sure you guys are going to be busy." I decided. Standing up, I took a step forward, only to find myself being pulled back.
"You ain't going anywhere, Kira." Aaron said.
Keeping my lips together, I looked up at Aaron and then looked over to Nick. They weren't holding me back, so it had to be Zak holding me. "Zachary Alexander Bagans, let me go." I begged. I laughed after it, trying not to be serious.
"Don't middle name me unless I'm in trouble, Kira Skye Taylor!" Zak responded. No doubt he was smirking, he gave me payback. "Besides, we're not busy. We were going to have a little explore if you're interested." Zak added.
"Sure, I'll join you then." I agreed. Finally, Zak released my arm and I walked a couple of steps forward so I didn't get in the way of the men.
Nick moved and joined me, giving me an innocent smile. Was he up to something? I looked over the other way, seeing Aaron on the other side of me. Oh God, I was going to be in trouble. I felt hands on my shoulders, making me jump and step back. I heard the men laugh. "Kira jumped!" Nick yelled.
I breathed out, slapping Nick in the arm first. "That was not nice!" I complained. Then I slapped Aaron's arm, before turning half way and slapping Zak in the arm. "You lot are leading the way." I declared.
Zak, Aaron and Nick stared at each other. "Yeah, we will." Zak promised. He soon picked me up, placing me on his shoulders like I was getting kidnapped. "Let's go!" Zak added. I saw his feet move, plus I saw another two sets of feet. This was no doubt going to be the best week ever, I was looking forward to this.
Not staying as a one-shot, I like adding chapters and stuff.
This is the first time I've done a Ghost Adventures story, please don't put me down... Please?(:
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