A/N: A week is too long to wait, yet I must to update my stories (Sigh). Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I've started to pre-write them so I can get them out in time, even when I'm busy. I can also improve them before publishing them so I guess it's a win-win.
So, till next time,
D.L.D
Amy's P.O.V
My eyes snapped open as I heard a familiar laugh followed by its sinister presence. A shiver traversed my spine as I threw my duvet off my legs and got out of bed. I was dressed in my plaid red and white pajamas; my now medium lengthed hair in two side braids. I really need to cut that...but I can deal with that later.
Throwing on some jeans, a red tank, my white wool jumper and a jacket, I leave my room. My heart raced in my chest as I tip-toed down the hall, being careful not to wake Dakota. I could feel something looming behind me, but when I turned I didn't see anything. Something didn't seem right and I didn't like it. It left a sour taste in my mouth.
Putting on my red and white trainers I left by the door, I grabbed my keys and checked that my phone was fully charged before leaving the dorm. Time for me to do a little investigating of my own...
Katie's P.O.V
I woke up in my room wrapped in my duvet and my head pounding. I knew that I wasn't drunk, since I hadn't drank any alcohol at the concert, so it must have been a headache. Trying to ignore the pain, I rolled over and closed my eyes. But it kept going. Pounding and pounding. Tapping and tapping. Until I couldn't take it anymore. Throwing my duvet off myself, I got out of bed and headed towards the kitchen.
I went into one of the cupboards and retrieved the painkillers I used for when I had period pains. Hopefully this would help with my headache. Filling a glass with water, I took the painkillers and washed it down with the water. I sighed as I felt the relief instantly. It washed over me in a sea of calm and I couldn't help but feel happy to find the pounding had stopped.
As I walked back to my room, I decided to check what had happened at the concert. I got my phone and jumped into bed, ready to see everyone's post about the event, only to see that Amy had gotten into a fight. There were multiple posts of the incident, ranging from positive to negative.
I shook my head as I read some of the posts, while also remembering that Sadie probably triggered Val. Still, I couldn't help but feel disappointed. I know that Amy had a lot to deal with, especially with Val, but this just seemed out of character for her. She was usually well organised and rarely snapped, even when provoked. But then again, recently, everyone's been acting differently...
I sighed as I wondered about what I could possibly do to fix this situation.
"Pay her a visit," The shoulder angel appeared, "Don't worry Devil's taking a nap."
I nodded at her words before putting on a a black and white striped t-shirt and black jeans. I then slipped on my white ankle boots before getting my jacket and leaving my room. Maybe if I listen to Amy's side of the story then I'd get a clearer picture...
Amy's P.O.V
I sighed as I walked along the dark path that connected all of the dorms to the green. I spotted my breath fog up in the cool winter air and thought about how I wished real life problems could dissipate like that. Everything that's happened today all seemed so surreal. I feel like I'm walking through a hazy dream, not knowing what's there and what isn't, instead of real life.
I shook my head as I continued down the path, 'Don't be stupid. You know exactly what's real and what isn't.'
I continued for a little longer, until I spotted a familiar dark-haired figure illuminated by the lights that lit the path. She wore a worried expression and clutched her jacket's collar close to her neck. She shivered as a gust of wind rushed past, blowing my hood off in the process.
"Katie!" I called over to her and she smiled before approaching me.
"Amy? What are you doing out here?" Her expression was confused.
"I couldn't sleep," I shrugged, "And something doesn't seem right. But why are you out here?"
"You feel it too?" Katie's eyes widened, "Oh, I woke up with a killer headache and if not to make things worse I feel like something's behind this. That's why I was on the way to your dorm."
"You were heading to my dorm?" I spoke and she nodded, "I was going to start my own investigation about this..."
"You think the S.S.L.A are involved somehow?" Katie peered at me.
"Probably," I say as I stare into the distance.
I could spot three figures walking across the green, each dressed as if they'd gone on a crazy night out. High heels, jackets, mini-skirts and shorts could be seen from the distance, but I knew who they were immediately. Sadie, Lacy and Scarlett.
The sinister feeling I was having before came back and I shivered as I felt the presence again. Something about Scarlett told me to run and hide. The way she noted everything down and knew exactly where everything was set makes my heart drop to my stomach. She was hiding something. Something sinister...
I felt the acid from my stomach move into my chest, making a burning sensation. My vision began to haze and the world began to spin. This wasn't a good sign.
"Amy? Are you-"
I then threw up. The little I ate before going to bed spewed onto the ground before me. Katie gasped as I continued to retch onto the ground.
"Amy! Oh my gosh! What do I do? Why is this happening!" She paced in panic as Scarlett, Sadie and Lacy got closer, making my nerves even worse.
The feeling got worse and I could feel a figure looming over me as I finally stopped vomiting and wiped my mouth with my sleeve, not caring if I got bile on it. The figure still stood beside me, watching and waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
"Hello Ladies," Scarlett smirked at us, "What a surprise to see you here."
And it was then I knew we were screwed.
Sadie's P.O.V
"Katie?" I peered at her in disbelief.
After accusing me of being a liar, befriending a murder (who then beat me up), and then dropping giant truth bomb on me, my BFFFL (if I can even call her that) glared at me.
She had a frown on her face and her dark eyes glared daggers at me, Lacy and Scarlett.
"Oh, hi Sadie," Her voice was cold and devoid of emotion, "What brings you to the campus?"
"We were just walking Scarlett home," Lacy shrugged, "Since your friend there can't control herself."
Katie looked as if she were going to explode! Her face had turned red and she had her mouth fixed into a forced smile as her eye twitched. This had never happened before, even when I left her for Heather last year...
"Well Amy was a murderer," Scarlett spoke, "She was bound to have another outburst. It was only a matter of time."
"Excuse me?" Amy glared at Scarlett, a small growl coming from her, "What do you know about my life? Do you think I don't regret killing my twin?!"
"I never said that," Scarlett shrugged, "I just stated a simple matter of truth, that most murderers kill again."
It was then Amy snapped. A snarl was on her lips and I could spot two fists at her side. Her icy blue eyes glimmered in the starlight as she stared at Scarlett, hatred in her eyes.
"Would you care to repeat that?" Amy spoke, her voice low and harsh.
"I believe you heard me," Scarlett smirked at the blonde, "Unless you have a hearing difficulty."
"That's it!" Amy was about to pounce on Scarlett, when Katie placed an arm in front of her.
Amy froze, before beginning to whine, "Katie! Move! I have to make Scarlett know not to-"
"No," Katie spoke, her voice usually soft.
"What do you mean- oh..." Amy chuckled as she smirked at us, "You're in for it."
"What do you mean in for it?" I let out, my voice no louder than a whisper.
"Oh you'll see," Scarlett and Amy both smirked as the soft rumble of thunder sounded in the distance.
Mike's P.O.V
I rushed onto the green to see Katie and Amy, both in fighting positions, as Scarlett, Lacy and Sadie looked at them in terror. Rain had begun to pelt down and I could hear a slight rumble in the distance. Dawn stood beside me, her green raincoat already covered in droplets of water.
"Oh no!" Her eyes were wide in panic, "What is Scarlett doing?! Is she trying to end the world?"
"I think so," I say as I place a hat similar to Indiana Jones' on my head, "Wish me luck!"
"Mike-" Before Dawn could say anything more, Manitoba Smith was in control and was scoping the area for a good vantage point.
Zoey's P.O.V
"What's going on?" I rushed outside of my dorm to see Amy, Katie, Mike, Sadie, Scarlett and an unknown girl on the green.
"I don't know," Jasmine stood beside me, her gaze focusing on the scene before us.
The sky had begun to darken and clouds swirled round and round, mixing with each other. Rain pelted down from the darkened sky as thunder rumbled in the distance; I could tell that a storm was brewing. Something was wrong...
"Oh no, oh no!" Dawn rushed past, her teal eyes wide in panic and fear, "This can't be happening!"
"What can't be happening Dawn?" I say as I tried to catch up with her.
By now everyone was coming out from the dorms and a crowd was beginning to gather. People were everywhere, talking, embracing or even just trying to see what was happening. None of this made sense.
"Dawn!" I chased after her, rain soaking my skin and pajamas as I forgot to wear a coat. They were my favourite pair too! But that could wait. I had to find out what was happening.
The small blonde continued to dash along the campus, always staying the same distance away from me no matter how much I sped up. Soon we had left the campus and were running along the streets in our town.
We ran for what seemed like hours, until we arrived in front of a large house, secluded by the woodlands behind it. It blended in well with the woods behind it and I could tell that Dawn's parents lived her. Pushing open the black iron gate, I walked up the gravel path, surrounded by the green grass. Dawn stood on the porch, her gaze on the swirl of clouds in the distance.
"Did we run all the way to your house?" I say as I join her.
"Yep," She spoke as she unlocked the front door and walked inside, "Mom!"
A middle-aged woman, with light blonde hair, soon came down the stairs. She wore a dark blue pajama set and her long blonde hair was tied into a messy bun. She had glasses on and a smile on her face when she spotted Dawn.
"Dawn!" She smiled as she embraced her only child, "So? How is school? Has anything happened?"
"Something terrible mom," Dawn sighed as she shook her head, "Is Dad awake?"
"No he isn't. Why, honey?" Her mom raised a brow as she looked at us both, "And why is your friend soaked to the bone? You poor thing! Let me get you some spare clothes!"
She then went back upstairs and returned with a set of clean, dry clothes for me to change into.
"We can discuss this over some tea," She spoke as she headed towards the kitchen, "Dawn, show your friend, Zoey is it? Where the bathroom is."
Dawn nodded as she guided a confused me towards the bathroom.
"I promise I'll explain this soon," Dawn sighed as she massaged her temples.
"I'm sure you will Dawn," I offered her a smile, "Until then I'll do as you say. You know the most out of all of us."
I saw a small smile come to her face, before her brows furrowed once more. She then walked off, leaving me to change.
Hopefully everything was ok, but judging by what happened back at the campus things were going to get a lot worse.