The Big Day: Almost

Lake Placid

A Clearing in the Woods

11:34pm

It was the day before the Cheer competition.

Earlier that day the Tomahawks won their soccer championships.

The day before, the sirens won their championships, so their whole school was on a winning streak. Massie just prayed that their cheerleading team would continue on that winning streak.

They were practicing their routine since 8:45pm. Massie knew everyone was tired, but she wanted to make sure that their routine was perfect.

The soccer guys were there too. Massie needed someone's advice on the routine. And she also had them there because she had a strange feeling in her stomach that she couldn't explain. She was feeling weirdly protective, but she had no idea why.

"Okay. That time was almost perfect. Let's do it one more time and then we can all go home and sleep." Massie said.

Everyone cheered including the soccer guys. Massie glared at Derrington until he stopped clapping.

Derrington lowered his eyes and pressed play on the radio.

The music started.

About halfway through the routine Massie could've swore that she saw something run through the trees. She didn't want to worry anyone, so she didn't tell anyone.

When the music stopped and everyone was in their stunts, Something told Massie to get everyone down from their stunts.

"Everyone get down now!! Hurry up!" Massie yelled.

She did a cradle and got down.

"Watch out!" Derrick yelled.

Everything happened in slow motion, and Massie didn't know what to do.

Something ran towards them.

Claire was cradling down.

Cam ran out to catch her.

Massie and Derrick screamed, "Claire!"

Claire screamed and then everything went black for Massie and Claire.