Suspense, it's a wonderful tool that can be used to manipulate audiences. Too bad I don't have that tool.

*On with the story*

It took fifteen minutes to revive Julie, who had collapsed upon realizing one of her best friends had most likely been murdered. After that, they had heard an insistent banging coming from upstairs. Carefully supporting Julie, our heroes trudged cautiously up the steps.

"Why don't you three go on ahead?" Tom asked, pointing towards Danielle, Sarah, and Julie.

Danielle looked taken aback.

"Why?"

"Because that way if you die then there'll still be someone left to rescue Cree and if someone's got to die it should be you because you're older and have been able to drive. We haven't driven yet."

Briana nodded her head quickly.

Danielle smirked.

"So, you rather would be left here, ALONE?"

Briana and Tom looked at each other.

"No."

"Let's move on, shall we?"

"Ok."

The banging has increased in volume, so they knew they were getting close. The team turned the corner of a hallway, and the banging sounded extremely near. Danielle began opening doors and looking in. Sarah followed suit. They had searched all the rooms on that floor when suddenly Danielle let out a scream of surprise. "Ah!"

Everyone gathered around the small closet that Danielle had opened. Inside was Kyle, who looked bound and gagged with a cleaning swab. He looked extremely pleased to see them all. Beside him was an unconscious, but definitely not dead, Katie. Julie rushed into the closet.

"Katie!"

Sarah turned to Danielle. "Now what?"

Danielle sighed, clearly still shocked from the find.

"I suppose we get these guys back down to the band room, then find out what happened."

"MWHAAGAABB BALH TAEH HES!"

"Oh, sorry Kyle."

Danielle untied the unfortunate drum major, and helped do the same with Katie.

"Alright then. To the band room."

(A/N): Now be a happy bunny and review. Next chapter coming soon.