A Horrifying Revelation.
To say things were tense would be the understatement of the millennia. After their horrifying discovery at the junkyard, where they found Rachel's dead body buried in the dirt, Chloe's demeanor has taken a drastic change. There was no more sarcastic or grumpy attitude. Her eyes were full of hate. There was only one thing on her mind: Revenge. She wanted blood for blood, damn the consequences. She was willing to throw away what little she still had of her freedom, all to avenge her dead friend. Iris did not like it one bit. Right now they were parked in the school's parking lot, the Vortex Club party was blasting so loud it could be heard from outside.
"I hope Nathan enjoys his last party" Chloe said in a cold tone.
"Chloe, we can go right to the cops. We have proof" Max said, like Iris, she didn't want let Chloe's need for revenge cloud her judgment.
"Fuck the police. Rachel wanted us to find her. So we could get real justice... and revenge" Chloe said, leaving no doubt what she wanted.
"Non of this is justice, Chloe. Revenge is not going to bring Rachel back" Iris said.
"I know that! And right now, I don't give a fuck. I want Nathan dead. Do not try to stop me Iris" Chloe warned.
"Or what? Are you going to shoot me too?" Iris asked.
"I don't want to. But one way or the other, Nathan dies tonight. I won't kill you sis, but you are not stopping me. The Prescotts have had this coming for a hundred years, and nobody is going to get in my way. Especially with your help... right?" Chloe asked, looking at Max.
"I'm with you to the end, Chloe. You know that" Max answered.
Chloe looks down at her gun and puts it in her back pocket. They get out of the car. As they walked out they saw several students looking at the sky in awe, while mumbling to themselves. Iris and Max looks up at the sky to see two moons. Which shocked them greatly.
"What is that? Jesus, Chloe, look up at the sky!" Max said.
"Beautiful, I don't give a shit. The world is ending, cool" Chloe said, clearly not giving a shit.
"You're not listening! Something major is going down!" Max tried to get Chloe to forget about her revenge and open her eyes to what was happening.
"That's right. Nathan Prescott is going down" Chloe said as she and Max start to walk towards the building.
Iris looked at the two moons for several second... then she could have sworn she saw the two moons blink like a pair of large eyes. Iris suddenly felt some pain in her head, causing her to let out a whimper as she held her head.
"Iris?" She looked up and was almost surprised to see Chloe's worried face "What's wrong?".
"I... I'm fine, I just felt dizzy for a moment" Iris said.
"Look if you are not up for this, then wait in the truck. I want to take down Nathan, but that does not mean you'll have to watch" Chloe said.
Iris shook her head "No way, I could never live with myself if I stood on the side lines for this".
"If you say so. Let's go" Chloe said and they continued to walk.
But then Warren showed up and stops them "Welcome to the end of the world, ladies. I'm glad you decided to escort me...".
"You look really good, Warren. Are you all right after today?" Max asked.
"That's something you should ask Iris here. We needed to stop her from strangling Nathan to death... I don't blame her though, he's dangerous" Warren said, he was clearly wasted.
"Where is he?" Chloe demanded more than asked.
Warren seemed to think "I didn't see him at the dorm again. I was holed up in my room".
"Dude, have you been drinking?" Max asked the obvious question.
"Well, if you consider half a beer drinking..." Warren said. Either he had been drinking more than he let on, or he just sucked at holding his liquor.
Chloe didn't care in the slightest "Let's go, Iris, Max".
"Hey, hey... I know this is a bad time, but can I get one picture? I've been feeling like this might be actually the end of the world, so... I want to have something for prosperity" Warren said as he put an arm around Max's shoulders while taking her camera and holding it up.
"Well... I don't blame you, Warren" Max said.
Warren smiled "I know, I know, I'm a pain in the booty. Just one picture. Uh...".
"Action" Max said and Warren uses her camera to take a picture of the two of them together.
"We got no time for this shit. Come on, Max" Chloe said as she stormed of impatient, but also the smallest hint of jealousy.
Iris had a strong feeling Max and Chloe would end up kissing before this is over... and she was kind of hoping for it. They looked cute together.
"Sorry... I just wanted to feel like a normal student after this week's ultraviolence. I never hit anybody like that before... I was always the one getting my ass kicked" Warren said.
"Hey, we still need your expert help. If you see Nathan, text me immediately, okay? And do not let him see you" Max ordered.
"He won't. I know how to be invisible here..." Warren said.
"Not to me, Warren. Text soon" Max said before they finally headed inside.
But before they walked in Iris stopped Max, deciding to take advantage of the moment where Chloe was not around "I am not going to let her do it Max".
"What do you mean?" Max asked.
"You know damn well what I mean! I am not going to let Chloe kill Nathan. If we find him, I will stop her" Iris said.
"I don't want her to do it either, Iris. But once Chloe has her mind set on something, not even I can get her to change her mind" Max said.
"If words won't work, then I will take action. I will stop her from throwing away what little she has left of her life. Even if it means that I have to beat her up to do it" Iris said, her tone making it very clear she would not hesitate to punch Chloe if she had to.
"Iris, don't do something you will regret" Max said in a worried tone. If Iris carried out her warning, it could destroy the bond between her and Chloe, and Max didn't want to see that.
"I almost did when I nearly chocked Nathan to death. Had you and Warren not stopped me, I might be wearing hand cuffs right now. I will stop her, Max. And if you truly care about her, more than just a friend, you will stop her too" Iris said, but unlike Chloe, she waited for Max to respond.
Max was silent for a moment before she sighed "Alright, Iris. I am with you. Chloe has been through enough shit. We can't let her becoem a murderer".
Iris smiled and gave Max a big hug "Thank you Max! I knew I could trust you with this. Now let's go inside".
Max smiled and they headed inside. Once inside they saw a bunch of students having fun around the pool, some already getting wasted, non seemed to be to effected by everything that's happened.
"Alright, Iris. I am going to ask around if anyone has seen Nathan. You keep an eye out for him. And Chloe" Max said.
Iris nods "If I see either of them, I'll let you know".
Max nods and they part ways. Iris looked around at all the dancing people. She feels the party should have been cancelled after what happened with Kate... then again, if it was cancelled, some selfish assholes might give Kate shit for ruining the party. Cause gods forbid that they lose their chance to get wasted and high.
Suddenly, Iris felt arms around her as someone hugged her from behind. It scared her so much she almost flipped them in to the pool, had it not been for the familiar voice "Iris! So glad you showed up!".
"Damn it Courtney! I almost hit you!" Iris said, trying to calm her heart which was pounding almost as hard as the music.
"Sorry, I have not seen you in forever, and since I don't have your phone number I couldn't call or text you to see if you were OK. I was starting to get worried" Courtney said.
"Sorry, once I get a phone I'll be sure to give you my number... say Courtney, have you seen that Nathan guy around?" Iris asked.
"After the beating you gave him, he might be hiding under his bed by now... but in all seriousness: No, I haven't seen him. And honestly, I am OK with that. He's been more creepy than usual lately" Courtney answered.
Iris nods at that "I don't know him as well as you do, but it dosen't take a super detective to see that he is dangerous and unstable".
"After everything that's happened, I believe you. But enough bullshit. How about we head somewhere privet and make out for a while?" Courtney asked before she put an arm around Iris' waist and pulled her close before putting an hand on her cheek "And once we're done with that, we can head to my dorm and get it on in bed".
Iris blushed but leaned in to the touch "You have no idea how tempting that offer is. I've been through so much stress this week, and spending the night with you would be wonderful... but I'm afraid my friends needs me tonight".
Courtney looked disappointed "I have not seen you since the Kate incident and now that you finally show up again, you decline my offer for some love time... if you don't want to be with me Iris, then you can just say so".
Iris quickly put her hands on Courtney's shoulders "It's not like that, I swear! Had the situation been different I would've carried you to your room. But something serious is going on, and my friends needs my help more than ever. But once things settle down, I will come find you and make up for lost time. I promise".
Courtney looked her in the eyes for several seconds before she nods "If it's that important, then alright. But I will be holding you to that promise".
Iris smiled "Thank you Courtney, you are the best".
Courtney smiled back "And don't you forget it".
"Umm... sorry to interrupt" Both girls looked to see Max, who clearly felt awkward about interrupting their moment.
"Max! Our guest star arrives fashionably late! Say Bonsoir to the End of the World! Even though you flaked on my party make-over...You still get special access to the Vortex Club VIP lounge…" Courtney said happily. And Iris was relieved they were on good terms.
"You better let your minion know since she won't let me pass" Max said.
"Oh, that little asshole just made her last mistake. She thinks she's Victoria. Buh bye. Now, let's go make an official VIP entrance, Max Factor! Get it… ?" Courtney said before they head over to the VIP entrance where a blond girls was keeping watch and Courtney got right in her face "Hey Sarah, do you know that I personally put Max's name on the list? So you like, decide to block her from coming in while I'm taking a break? You're not in charge here".
"Wait, I just... I…" Sarah tried to talk her way out of the situation but Courtney was not having it.
"Oh my God, you're done. And you're off the list, permanently. Welcome to the Vortex Club" Courtney said before looking at Iris "And good luck with your mission".
Iris gave Courtney a big kiss, which shocked Courtney so much that she almost fell over. The kiss lasted for almost a full moment before Iris pulled back "I love you Courtney".
Courtney was stunned before smiling warmly "I love you to Iris. I am so taping your ass once you're done with your mission".
Iris blushed but nodded "You've earned it by then. See you soon".
"You better or I will be spanking your ass instead" Courtney said before walking away.
"You sure have a way with popular girls, Iris" Max joked.
"You better give Chloe another kiss after this. Let's go" Iris said, and with a nod from Max they head in to the VIP. Iris spotted Victoria and remembered what she saw in the dark room "Max, we need to warn her. Victoria does not deserve to go through what Kate and Rachel did, not matter how mean she can be".
"You're right, I'm just not sure she will listen" Max said.
"Let me talk to her. Me and her have no bad history and I am dating her friend. She might at least hear me out" Iris said.
"Alright, I will be ready to back you up if needed. I may not be her friend, but we've had a genuin moment, so hopefully she dosen't hate me" Max said.
Iris nodded at that. Convincing Victoria would not be easy, but they had to try. No one deserves what happened to Kate and Rachel, not even Victoria. Iris walked up to her and tapped her shoulder, making her turn around.
"Hi, Victoria. Don't know if you remember me" Iris said.
"I never forget a face, Iris was it? I'm surprised you are not fucking Courtney right now" Victoria said.
"Fun as that would be, I have more urgent matters to attend to" Iris said.
"So why are you talking to me then?" Victoria demanded.
"You are the urgent matter. You could be in serious danger, and I need to warn you" Iris answered "So please, just hear me out".
Victoria sighed "Fine, but only because Courtney loves you. Spit it out, what is this danger you're going on about?".
Iris took a breath "This will sound insane, and I don't blame you if you don't believe me. But Nathan is dangerous. I know he is the one who drugged Kate and took her to a horrible place, which damaged her so much she wanted to die. And I fear you could be the next target".
"You know, had it not been for the fact you were dating Courtney, I would have tossed you out of here. Why should I believe anything you just said?" Victoria demanded "Or better question: Why the fuck should I believe someone I barely know, over one of my best friends? Just because you are banging Courtney, dosen't mean we are all buddy buddy now"..
"I expected you to react like this. But I swear to you, Nathan is to dangerous. I know this because since I am not a student, I can go places others can't. I've seen the stuff he hides, it's horrifying" Iris said.
"Please, listen to her Victoria" Max stepped up to back up her friend.
"Max? Why are you here? Are you banging Taylor or something?" Victoria asked.
"No, I talked to Courtney and she allowed me on the list. But that's not important right now. Iris is telling the truth. If you don't believe her, then at least believe me" Max begged.
"Why should I? You got Nathan suspended and now both of you are accusing him of all this bullshit. I'm the only person here who cares what Nathan is going through...I'm not the only problem child at Blackwell. His family treats him like a freak because he has tiny meltdowns" Victoria said sharply.
"They are not little break downs anymore, Victoria. They have become deadly. I don't care if you hate me or not, but you have to believe me" Max said.
"Think Victoria. If you really know Nathan Prescott more than anyone else. Then you of all people should have noticed that something is not right with him. You don't know me, but I promise I would never lie to Courtney's friend" Iris added.
Victoria looked like she wanted to argue... but actually took a moment to think about what they said "You could have been a major bitch to me when I got hit with that paint... and I deserved it. Max, I don't hate you... I actually think you're one of the coolest people at Blackwell... Weird, but cool. You just don't know it yet. Maybe I'm jealous because you don't give a shit what anybody thinks. And I do. And you Iris, if Courtney could fall in love with another girl, you must be special. To be honest, Nathan has been freaking me out lately... He's not here and I haven't seen him".
"Just make sure you stay away from him and stick close to your friends tonight, okay?" Max recommended.
"And try not to drink anything tonight, just to be safe" Iris added.
"I'll let you two boss me around this one time. And I have other people I can go to for protection. Thanks for telling me this, Max. You too, Iris, I can see why Courtney loves you. If what you said is true... then you two be careful, too" Victoria said.
"I've got my own protection" Max said.
Iris cracks her knuckles "I have two guns loaded for both of us".
"You are so fucking strange, and I kind of like it. Um, text me if you need anything..." Victoria said.
"I will. Thanks, Victoria" Max said with a smile.
Victoria smiled back "Au revoir".
Chloe enters through a door in the back of the VIP area and waits for them. They hurry up to her, both relieved she seems to be safe.
"There you are. Chloe, Nathan isn't here. Nobody has seen him tonight" Max said.
"He's definitely not upstairs or in the lockers" Chloe said.
"Damn, maybe he's hiding in his dorm" Max suggested.
"Then let's bail. Nathan can't hide anymore" Chloe said, still sounding really cold and willing to kill.
"Calm down, Chloe. We need to be careful about this" Iris said.
"Fine, whatever" Chloe said as they Chloe start to walk towards the exit.
But Mr. Jefferson blocks them "So you made it, Max".
"Oh, hey, Mr. Jefferson..." Max said.
"Um... are you three okay? You look like you're on a mission..." Jefferson said... almost sounding nervous.
"Oh, I was just looking for Nathan" Max said.
"Aha. I didn't know you were pals with him. I haven't seen him since this afternoon... He seemed pretty upset. I think he's still quite upset over the whole Kate situation" Jefferson said. There was a look in his eyes that Iris did not like, but she couldn't understand why.
"Yeah, that makes sense" Max said, wanting to end the conversation quickly.
"Let's talk later, Max. I have to announce the winner of the contest. I do wish you would have entered. You have to build up that résumé and portfolio, but I know you will" Jefferson said.
Max nods "Thanks, I hope so".
"Okay, excuse me. I'm almost on..." Jefferson said as he walked away.
"Let's get the hell out of here you two" Chloe puts her hand on Max and Iris' back and they leave the VIP area.
Jefferson walks over to the DJ booth and takes the microphone "Okay, everybody calm down. Thank you, thank you... I appreciate it. I don't want to get in the way of the party, but it's time to announce the winner of the Everyday Heroes contest" Max stops to watch. Chloe, annoyed, grabs Max's wrist and unsuccessfully tries to pull her towards the exit "Before I do, I want to thank everybody who entered their photograph... and everybody who thought about entering. Now, this is the most important step in being an artist—sharing your work with the world. All of you represent Blackwell Academy, and everything our school stands for. As far as I'm concerned, you're all Everyday Heroes! The envelope, please... And the winner is… Oh my, what a shocker... Victoria Chase!".
Victoria takes the microphone from Jefferson "Thank you so much, Mr. Jefferson. It was your incredible photography that brought me to Blackwell and I hope I can live up to your name... and fame. I also want to thank all the students for being so dedicated in their pursuit. And I'd like to dedicate this prize to Kate Marsh... She is the real everyday hero of Blackwell. And I can't wait for her to come back. Thank you".
"Victoria won. Big surprise. I can't believe she blackmailed Jefferson... Well... yes, I can" Max said.
"Don't know. The last part sounded real" Iris said.
"Who fucking cares? Rachel is still dead. And I want Nathan's punk ass... now!" Chloe growled out.
"Me too. Let's go check out the dormitories" Max said as she, Iris and and Chloe leave the party.
Once outside, Chloe gets a text from Nathan that says: Glad you got one last look at rachel nobody will ever find her again after im done.
"Oh Christ, Nathan just texted me... He says there won't be any evidence left after he's done" Chloe said in panik.
"Shit, we have to go to the junkyard right now!" Max declared.
They run towards the truck, but Iris had a bad feeling this could be a trap.
They arrived at the junkyard and Chloe stomped through a puddle.
"Stop stomping around, Chloe!" Max hissed.
"Right. Just get ready to use your rewind fast if Nathan tries to jump us" Chloe said before she growled and mumbled to herself "Max better rewind so I can kill Nathan, over and over again".
"Shut up, Chloe! You are not helping!" Iris whisper yelled. She still had a very bad feeling about this whole thing. She spotted something move and decided to check it out real quick.
She checked the area real close... only for a rat to almost jump at her. Iris backed away and the Max ran away. She sighed but what she heard next threw her straight in to panik mode... A gun shot! She rushed over from where she heard the shot and what she saw made her heart drop... she saw Max laying on the ground, barely moving... and Chloe... had been shot in the head.
"NO!" Iris screamed and began running towards them.
"Iris... run...!" Max barely managed to get out.
Iris stopped before she heard something. She looked to see... Jefferson... aiming a gun at her.
"RUN!" Max screamed out with the little control she still had.
Iris snapped out of her shock just as Jefferson fired at her. She moved fast, and the bullet only graced her arm. She ran away, with bullets flying in her direction... if she still had the strength of her old life, taking down one gun man would've been easy. But she was just a normal girl in this world, and she could not fight an armed man like this... she ran but cried out in pain as one bullet hit her in the side, and blood began to flow out of the wound. Still she endured the pain and continued to run.
She reached Chloe's truck and she thanked all the gods that Chloe was to angry to take the keys out. She started the truck up and while she didn't get the chance to drive much, she still managed to speed away... Jefferson watched her drive away.
Iris held her wound, which made it very hard to steer... her vision was becoming blurry and she could not focus on the road... she ended up swirling in to the ditch... thankfully the truck had lost most of it's speed, so the collision was not to bad.
Iris held her wound, tears running from her eyes... what would she do? Was she just going to die here? If she died, no one would be able to save Max... and no one would know who killed Chloe... but then she heard a car stop behind her. The driver got out and ran over to her.
Iris vision was slowly starting to black out... but she managed to catch the face of who found her... David.
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Cliffhanger.
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