Author's Note: I know you've been waiting for a while for this. It's another Halloween story! This has nothing to do with my first three stories. But it has an Erin/Michael pairing. So enjoy!
Rated: M for Mature Adult Content
Genres: Horror/Friendship/Romance/Violence
Title: Halloween: The Beginning
Chapter 20: Something in the Shadows
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Annie hadn't called for an hour. Laurie was getting worried, that and she didn't know what time to put Lyndsay to bed. And it wasn't like Annie to up and leave Lyndsay by herself. Laurie didn't want either Tommy nor Lyndsay to see her worried, so she kept an air of calmness. It wasn't about a few minutes later that the phone had rang. Lynda and her boyfriend, Bob, were across the street looking for Annie. Laurie told Lynda that Annie went out and the she, Laurie, was watching Lyndsay. After talking to Lynda, Laurie decided to make more popcorn for the kids, boy this was going to be a long night.
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After Lynda got off the phone with Laurie, she turned to her boyfriend.
"Lyndsay is gone for the night and Annie went off to meet up with Paul", Lynda replied in an excited tone.
"Well, isn't that some good news", Bob said.
The two started to make out on the couch. All the lights in the house were off. Except for the one living room light. A shadow passed the living room, unnoticed. Michael went upstairs, checking everything in his surroundings. Erin was leaning against the wall, farthest away from the stairs. Michael walked over to her. He lifted up his mask, just so his mouth and the tip of his nose were exposed. Michael and Erin kissed, it wasn't by random choice or any sort of celebration. They both felt it. Erin let herself lean against him. Letting him hold her. Michael pulled away after a minute or so. He pulled the mask back on and went back to work. Erin knew he didn't want her here to see what he was planning to do. So she followed him quietly went down stairs.
She went into the kitchen and went out the back door. The air outside was cold and it was quiet. Deathly quiet. As she stood out in the darkened yard of the Wallace residence,while Lynda and her unsuspecting boy friend were being killed in the living room. Erin didn't feel the guilt or shame of not stopping it. It was as if her brain was only tuned into emotions she could handle. Death not being one of them. It was just like when she was younger, following Michael around like a little puppy, understanding and maybe not understanding everything. But all that was behind her. Her childhood felt like it was a million light years behind her. Michael could take care of himself, for now. Erin decided to take a walk, let her legs stretch and let herself enjoy what was left of the night.
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Michael stood over the bloody mess. Knife in his right hand, just in mid hair. The knife was glossy from the blood. Both Lynda and her boyfriend wore shocked expressions. Lynda was on the couch, on her stomach. Her boyfriend was on the floor, also on his stomach. Michael took two trips up stairs and placed the bodies with Annie's dead body. After all three bodies were taken upstairs, Michael walked around the house, listening to hear any signs from Erin. He turned off the lights, it was no use looking for her outside, it was too dark. In the back of his mind, Michael hopped she was somewhere safe. A small stab of anger waved over him of the thought of someone hurting her. Another thought appealed to him too, she might be asleep in the back seat of the car they'd stolen,this made him feel much calmer. He'd have to look of her later though, just in case.
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Having sent the kids upstairs to get ready for bed, Laurie picked up the phone and dialed the Wallace's number, no answer. And the lights had just turned off. Laurie felt a shiver run down her spine. Something about this night creeped her out. Laurie went upstairs to check on the kids, both Lyndsay and Tommy were asleep on the Doyle's queen sized bed. Laurie then went back downstairs, grabbing the house keys to the Doyle's house, Laurie opened up the front door and walked out onto the porch. It was a bit nippy but it was a warm air feel. Laurie closed the door behind her, hearing the lock click. With a small breath of bravery, Laurie Strode walked down the front steps, down the walk way, across the lawn and went across the street towards the darkened house.
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Dr. Loomis had been standing besides the bushes that were right beside the Myers's house. There had been no sign of Michael all night. Sheriff Bracket had come by not two minutes ago. Loomis had asked him to drive around a few more times. Loomis decided to see things for himself. So he had left his little steak out spot. The streets were heavily quiet, as though there were no souls in sight. Although, Halloween was not over, Haddonfield lay in a blanket of eerie silence. Just as Loomis rounded the next street, having walked about two blocks or so, he noticed someone walking in his direction. It was a redheaded someone.
"Dr. Loomis!"
Loomis was almost beside himself. He walked fast towards her as she stopped. He was right and he couldn't have mistaked her for anyone else. It was Erin. Erin had come to a hault when she had seen the doctor. Calling out his name in the quiet, almost betraying her emotionless voice. As the two stood on the sidewalk, she knew she was in big trouble.
"Where's Michael?" Loomis asked.
"I--I don't -", Erin started to say and no excuses came to mind.
"Never mind. Come on", Loomis replied.
She followed him in the direction she had just come. The least she could do was show him where the car, she and Michael had stolen, was parked. As they reached the car, about maybe a good thirty minutes later, Lyndsay and Tommy were coming down the side walk screaming. Neither seemed to notice Erin or Dr. Loomis. Erin felt an urge to run to see what was going on but Dr. Loomis grabbed her before she could do anything hasty.
"Stay out here", Dr. Loomis exclaimed.
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Author's Note: Next chapter explains what happened thirty minutes before. Sorry I haven't updated. I've been busy with the holidays and what not. I'm back from holiday mode, I hope. Hope you all had a good holiday too. Thank you for the reviews. I'll be glad when this story is over though. R & R!