A/N: Next update (More or less part 7 or the New Years plot). We are nearing the end of the New Years Plot and hopefully I'll have time to do a few fillers before doing the Valentines day chapter (Since it's just around the corner). I also thought it'd be a good idea to answer some reviews. So...
Guest 1: Perhaps Dawn does have an alter ego...Who knows? You may have just inspired a backstory~
DSX62415: Oh, it will end in expulsions and arrests...
Gucci Mane LaFlare: A few more people will be killed as well. Just not sure who yet.
Besides that not much to say, except that I fractured my finger. Of all the things to happen! I just have the best luck... But that won't stop me from updating on time, so don't worry!
So till next time,
D.L.D
Courtney's P.O.V
I sighed as I arrived at the network of vents that made up the college. I had spent at least an hour crawling through these tight, dimly lit passages, hoping to find the college and it was a relief to finally be here. Fortunately I had reached it safely, but I knew that Amy, Mike and Katie were still patrolling the campus like hungry sharks. Waiting for their unfortunate prey. There would be a lot of unlucky students...
Shaking my head of those morbid thoughts, I smiled as I spotted Bridgette at the end of the passage. She sat there attempting to comfort the twins as I quietly approached.
"So? Are they following?" She asked as I sat beside her.
"They know we've escaped," I sighed as I checked my phone, "But they don't know how. We need to hurry before they think of the vents."
"But how can we, Court?" Bridge raised a brow as I frowned, "I've got two babies to care for and Scarlett's got the entire school on surveillance. Not to mention the three killer students that are patrolling the college and its grounds. Escaping is more or less impossible."
"I know," I say as I put my phone away and look through my bag, "But we only have enough food and water for a week and even then we still have to hide. Plus the law enforcement in this place are useless, we're better off trying to escape."
"But what can we do?" She asked as I peered down into the hallway below.
The coast was clear and an eerie silence filled the space. My spine tingled as a cold breeze chilled my skin. I looked from left to right before bringing my head back into the vents.
If we stayed up here then we'd die from starvation or maybe something worse. But if we went down there we still had a chance of surviving. But that chance was pretty slim... My mind worked and worked until I decided on what would be the best option.
Adjusting the strap on my bag and checking its contents once more, I peered down at our only chance of survival.
"We go down there," I say casually as Bridgette stared at me wide-eyed, "I know it's crazy, but it's our only hope. If we play the game that Scarlett's playing maybe we can win."
"But what if we don't win?" Bridgette sighed as I begun to open the grate, "It's cutting it close, don't you think?"
"Well we'll just have to find out," I shrugged as I lowered my legs through the gap, "If anything happens we can use the twins as a bypass. I doubt Scarlett would kill infants."
"But she killed someone she doesn't even know," She deadpanned, "I doubt she'd hesitate to kill children. Court, I don't know about this..."
"Too late!" I say as I land in the silent hall, my wedges making a soft clicking sound, "So, are you coming or not?"
Bridgette's P.O.V
My heart raced as Courtney and I stood in the hall, studying the map of the college. So far we'd managed to get to the West side of the building, but the exit was located on the other side of this one. If not to make matters worse I keep hearing shuffling noises every so often. Courtney insists it's my mind playing tricks, but I know what I heard.
My heart hammered in my chest as I continued to follow her. Hopefully she wasn't leading us right to our deaths.
"Relax Bridgette," Courtney smiled as she turned away from the map, "We should be able to get out of here in around an hour."
"An hour?" I say, the darkness and silence adding to my paranoia.
"Yep," She spoke already walking off.
"Wait up!" I say catching up with her. Luckily the twins had fallen asleep, so it wouldn't be difficult to get around quietly. But even so I keep hearing shuffling and footsteps accompanied by quick breathing. The sounds alone made the hairs on my neck prick up. Something was seriously wrong.
"Bridgette I'm not gonna leave you-" Everything went silent as I heard Courtney struggle against something. Silence.
Fear filled me as I froze. Courtney was tough to take down. I'd learned that several times during high school and knew for that to happen the opposition had to be experienced. Meaning that Mike, Amy or Katie could have- Oh no! That means... Courtney...
I knew something like this would happen. But no-one ever listens to me...
"Courtney?" I called out after finding my voice again, before inwardly face-palming. What was I trying to do? Get myself captured?
As if answering my own question, I gingerly stepped forward. Everything was silent. The sound of my footsteps echoed around the building. I could hear my heart pounding in my ears as I tried to calm down. Taking a few more unsure steps until I felt someone grab me and pull me into the darkness of a classroom.
Zoey's P.O.V
I rubbed my eyes as I saw the dark sky brighten into a orange and pink. Fluffy white clouds brightened the night sky and the sun peeped over the hazy horizon. It was a perfect sunrise. It's a shame today wasn't perfect.
I sighed as I looked over at Pahkitew college. Dark clouds still swirled over the building, and they seemed to have spread a little. I squinted as I tried to see more than just the school's outline. From the ominous weather, I could tell that something was going on. After all it isn't everyday dark clouds swarm over one particular area. Plus I'd seen Mike end that unknown girl's life. The image permanently engraved in my brain. I need to know what's going on.
Leaning a little further over the railing, I strained my eyes to catch a glimpse of something. Anything that would tell me that everyone was safe and sound. Just knowing that three killer personalities on the loose, mad my face pale. I couldn't imagine how everyone else felt, trapped on campus without an escape.
Just as I managed to make something else out, a bolt of lightening struck and I jumped backwards into Dawn. I yelped as I came into contact with her small form and so did she.
"Agh!" She squeaked as she was knocked over, dropping her box on the ground.
"Sorry Dawn," I say as I helped her up and got the box.
"It's fine," She smiled back dusting herself off, "Anyway, I've just finished preparing for the plan."
"You have?" I asked, yawning slightly.
"Yep," She nodded gently taking the box from me, "But first we should get something to eat."
"Something to eat?" I repeated sleepily, "But what about-"
"You'll see," Dawn giggled as she headed inside, "But I suggest you bring that bow and arrow set you left in my room months ago."
"Ok?" I say as I stare after her in confusion.
Whatever she had planned was definitely going to be strange. Especially since it included me, a bow and arrow and the college.
Amy's P.O.V
My subconscious was on red alert. Bright lights flashed and sirens rang. Personalities, thoughts and traits all rushed around in a chaotic panic as I stood in the midst of it all. Val was on the outside, throwing a temper tantrum as Mal teased us.
"Pigtails? Really?" He scoffed as he slinked past us, "Are we in the fifth grade?"
"Says the guy who has an emo fringe," She shot back smirking, "At least I have style."
The rest of us whooped from inside. She was right. We had style. Something Mal never had: all he had was fear.
"A childish one," He muttered under his breath.
"What did you say?!" Val dangerously eyed him, a scowl on her face.
The male continued to study the classroom as a smirk made it's way onto his face.
"I said it was childish," Mal shrugged, not in the least bit bothered.
This caused the whole audience in the subconscious to freeze. Did he just call our style childish? Oh, he was in for it now...
"What!" The tone in her voice said it all.
The alarms got louder and the personalities, thoughts and traits all rushed to take cover. This was a level 150 threat. Val was going to blow and Mal was going to see the forefront of it. This was going to be some entertainment as well as explosive bomb. I couldn't miss this.
My eyes glued to the screen showing the outside world, I didn't notice Inspiration drag me into the Craft Store. Inside stood a nail-chewing Bakes, Frowning Shy, drawing LeeLee, Growling Brave, and a fidgeting Creative. They all seemed anxious, well all of them except LeeLee, and each looked at me with worried gazes.
"This is not good," Inspiration spoke as we could hear Val ranting.
"If you're so fucking high and mighty why do you need help from everyone else?" A punch was heard, "I do everything myself unlike your scumbag self."
"I know," Brave grunted, "We need to get Val back inside before Scarlett causes more disarray."
"But what can we do?" Bakes spoke as her timer went off, "I'll go get the muffins."
We all chuckled at the familiar action of Bakes multitasking. It seemed like so long ago that I was trapped in my mind, fighting for control. Now I was here trying to help Val instead of erase her.
"Well there's only one thing we can do to help her gain control," Shy breathed before blushing slightly, "We need to get Amy's voice to the outside world."
"Shy's right," Creative smiled before looking at Inspiration, "If Val can gain control, then this crisis can be avoided. And Shy that's the first time you've spoken so much!"
"Oh...um...thanks?" She blushed immediately becoming bashful.
"Anyway," Inspiration smiled, "Creative and I already got something in the works to help us. But we're gonna have to wait a few hours."
A shaking motion then took over the subconscious and everyone rushed to hide underneath the table. Somehow we all fit. Lights flickered and wires hissed as the shaking worsened until suddenly it stopped. We all clambered out of our hiding space, dusting ourselves off.
"Tenth time today," Bakes spoke as she came from the kitchen, "Something's wrong."
"You don't say," Brave sighed as she helped LeeLee up, "Creative and Inspiration, create your invention thingy. The rest of us will wait."
"Ok then," Both spoke before going upstairs.
The rest of us waited in the Craft store. Hoping that the two best minds between us would be able to come up with something.
Gwen's P.O.V
"Courtney? Bridgette?" My eyes widened as I saw the two look at me bewildered.
"Gwen?" They both looked at me.
"How did you-"
"We thought we-"
Leshawna and I chuckled at their reactions while the others all kept alert. It was surprising how we could all still laugh in a situation like this. But I had to admit it was nice to know we were safe. For now.
"Well we managed to escape through the passages Chris installed," I spoke, "Not even Scarlett knows about them."
"Wow..." Courtney breathed as she looked at the group, "You all managed to escape."
"Yep," Dakota smiled.
"It wasn't too hard," Sam smiled.
The room soon burst into conversation, all of us forgetting about the threat outside, until we heard the sound of footsteps. Everyone froze as they grew closer, sounding clear and imposing.
"Everyone to the spot!" I heard Crimson say and soon everyone was rushing to the entrance to the passage. We all slipped in, one by one, until no-one was left in the classroom. I went to the peep hole in the wall and looked into the room.
The door violently swung open, revealing a fuming Amy, smirking Mike and aggressive Katie. All held menacing grins and sharp weapons. They each went to every hiding spot in the room, checking it thoroughly before cursing as they found it empty.
"The vents," Mike spoke before nodding at Katie and Amy.
Both girls then got two grenade-looking items, pulled the pins and chucked them into the open hole in the grates. In a matter of seconds, the sound of gas being released filled the room followed by loud thuds and groans.
"Ow..." Izzy's voice was heard as she landed, "Major headache..."
"Mama!" Owen shrieked before a loud slap was heard.
Soon Noah, Emma and Kitty fell down, followed by a few others. The three perpetrators smirked as they looked at their capture. Without another word, they strapped handcuffs on their prisoners and dragged them out of the room in single file. The door slammed shut behind them and I sighed in relief as the room fell into silence.
"They're gone," I spoke and soon the passage was filled with voices.
"What shall we do!" Ella cried, "I heard Izzy groan in pain!"
"I know," Dakota agreed, "I'm too adorable to die. So is everyone else!"
"We need to escape, it's too dangerous to remain here," DJ spoke.
"We know that but how?" Courtney sighed.
"Through the passages," Cameron answered, "One of them's bound to give us a way out."
"That's if it works," Duncan sighed, "It's a maze in here. Plus Scarlett will probably discover them soon."
"Well we have no other choice," Leshawna frowned, "It's either that or become some redheads captives. I'd rather be free to do as I damn want."
They kept going back and forth over what to do, while I stood there with Bridgette watching it all unfold. This definitely wasn't going to end well.
"Leshawna's right," I say as everyone looks at me.
"Gwen are you sure?" Bridge whispered as I nodded.
"It's our only chance," I smiled before gesturing at the twins, "Plus we wanna get these two out safe and sound. It's our only shot."
With that our plan was decided. We'd wander through these passages until we'd found a way out. No splitting up or going alone. We'd all stick together and if Scarlett killed us all in the process then at least we died trying to escape.
Taking a final glance at the classroom, I followed the group deeper into the passages. Hopefully we'd find a way out unharmed.
Mal's P.O.V
"Scarlett!" I smiled as the redhead as I bowed to her, "I've got a few who tried to hide."
Her green eyes focused on the group of students tied up before her. They all glared at us, each with their own sour expression.
"Let us go!" Emma yelled, "You can't do this!"
"But I just have," Scarlett smirked, "And it's only going to get worse from here."
"What about me and Izzy?" Harold asked, "We're your cousins."
"And I'll see that you aren't punished as badly," Scarlett waved her hand, "Showing love for family shows weakness. Something that no-one should see in a leader."
"But Scar-" Izzy began.
"No Isabella," Scarlett sighed, "I will not let you and Harold get treated differently. Mal take the prisoners away from me."
With that, I obeyed and herded the prisoners into a metal cage that could be transported a lot more easily. Val and Cady left me to do it alone, being told my Scarlett to search the university for more hiders, especially Dawn and Zoey.
As I continued down the hall, my smile faded. I now wore an expressionless face as I thought about how Scarlett doesn't know I have her wrapped around my little finger. She doesn't know the half of my plan. I could whip Val and Cady to obey me with one word and she would be forced to face the repercussions. I only had to wait for the perfect moment to strike.
I was right in the middle of it, when I heard Izzy speak.
"You're going to betray her, aren't you?" She peered at me, her green eyes shimmering.
"For once the nutjob isn't crazy," I chuckled as I continued to wheel them down the hall.
"I may act crazy Mal, but I'm not," Izzy glared at me, "Especially when someone tries to fuck with my family. I'm warning you now Mal, if you dare do anything to Scar I will-"
"What? Kill me, fight me?" I chuckled at her threat, "The last time we fought you ended up losing."
"That's because I had to put on an act," I say as I think back to kindergarten and middle school, "But trust me I will beat you this time."
"Well you'll just have to wait and see," I say as I leave them in a dark room, "Until then Izzy."
I then slammed the door shut chuckling as I imagined the redhead's fuming face.
Dawn's P.O.V
"Ok we only have one shot at this," I say as Zoey and I walk onto the university campus.
The police had still not arrived and it didn't help that everyone was still on campus. I haven't seen anyone from the university outside of it and it was starting to worry me. If Scarlett's captured everyone, then she'd be able to turn them into their opposites and maybe even worse.
I sighed as I walked beside Zoey. She walked in silence, her face plain as she kept her eyes on the path ahead.
"Do you think Scarlett's killed everyone?" She asked breaking the silence. Her voice wavered slightly.
"No, she didn't," I say as I look at her, "They're way too important. But she'll change them all."
"What do you mean change?" Zoey asked.
"You're about to find out, Sweetie," Mal stood in front of us a smirk on his face.
"Mike?" Zoey raised a brow.
"Mike's long gone," Mal chuckled as he looked at me and then Zoey, "I guess he never told you about me. Mal."
Izzy's P.O.V
I growled as Mal left the room, his chuckles echoing around the room.
"Stupid bastard," I say as I begin to search through my hair for my hairpin, "Least I managed to get this trick off Scar before she turned into her alter ego."
I then jiggled with the lock in the exact way she'd shown me and the cage door swung open. I was met by cheers, but I suddenly shushed them.
"Do you want to get captured again?!" I glared at them all, "Look before we leave this place, let's rise against that crazy redhead. That way we can gain control again!"
"How exactly are we going to do that Izzy?" Noah raised a brow.
"With these," I say gesturing towards the wall piled with weapons. They were all created by the S.S.L.A and I knew that they'd be here since I helped Scarlett design the lab.
"Hate to burst your bubble, Izzy," Harold sighed, "But not everyone can use weapons."
"So I'll teach you," I say simply, "No problemo for E-scope. Plus if there's enough of us Mal, Val and Cady will be scared shitless of us."
"It seems like a solid plan..." Emma spoke, "But will it work?"
"Well, we'll just have to see," I say as I move to the next cage, "Everyone grab a weapon, while I get everyone else out."
With no further words everyone sprung into action. Some got weapons, some showed others how to use them, while Ellody and Mary helped me unlock the cages. If we all banded together, then we'd be able to stop Scarlett and her three 'servants'.
The only problem was we didn't have much time.