Bringer of Futures

Chapter 8: The Visit from Hell

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Shelby layed perched upon the picinic table she recently sat at, and watched the clouds form over her. She had just called the hospital to see if Peter and Sophie were ok. The doctor had explained they wouldn't know until later that night. She was also nervous for another reason. Her mom, Jess, and Walt were coming.

"It's nice out isn't it?" Hannah asked, walking up behind Shelby. Shelby leaned her head up for a second to verify who it was and then layed her head down again.

"Beautiful. Just beautiful." She said in a monotone voice.

"Whats wrong?" Hannah asked, concernd.

"Family's coming..." She said and trailed off.

"Yeah, lots of students get antsy around Parents day. They haven't seen their parents for months and poof, they're right at their troublesome door step. I've even had a couple kids run on me. But, please dont do that. I know it can be hard.. but you do have to face your demons sometime." Hannah explained. Shelby nodded.

"I need something from my mom, big time... so if I run I'll have virtualy no chance in getting it." Shelby said. "I know it makes me sound selfish but its important."

"No, It's okay to want something... just as long as its not bad." Hannah told her. A long pause erupted between the two when suddenly they heard a loud, gruff sound coming up the road.

"That," Shelby started "is probably them." She sat up slowly, as if it would make them come slower and slid off the table.

The old Volkswagon came to a sudden halt and a little blonde girl popped out as fast as she could open the door. Shelby laughed on impact. Jess, her little sister, had just rammed into her like they both had magnets connected to their stomachs.

"H- Hey, Jess. Cant.... breathe...." Shelby said, running out of air because of Jess' tight bear hug.

"Oh, sorry, Shelby." Jess said and let go. "How has it been here? It looks... woodsy." She said.

"Yeah, it is "woodsy" and I like it here." Shelby said. Just then Walt and her mom stepped out of the car. "Horizons a heck of alot better then home." She said loud enough for her mom and Walt to hear. Her mother came up and gave her a hug. Walt wanted one, but did he get it? Hell, no.. so Shelby decided at that time it was realy important for Jess to meet Scott.

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"Scott!" Shelby yelled into the boys dorm since she wasn't allowed in there. The blonde teenager emerged from the boys dorm and smiled at Shelby.

"Hey," Scott said. "Whose this?"

"This is my sister, Jess." Shelby said.

"Hey, Jess. I'm Scott." Scott said lowering his hand to the girls height.

"Hey, Scott. Your being good to my sister arent you?" She asked smiling. Scott laughed at the girls curiosity.

"Yeah, but why dont you ask her." He said smiling. Jess laughed this time.

"Ok," She said. Shelby smirked at her sister.

"Hello, Scott is it?" Walt asked Scott. Scott smiled.

"Yeah" (Remember: Scott doesn't know about Shelbys past at all yet. She "Forgot" To tell him that part.) Scott said. "I'm Scott. Who are you?" He asked.

"My names Walt. I'm Shelby's stepfather.

"Hey, man. Hows it goin'" Scott asked smiling.

"Just visiting my Kitten here." Walt said clutching to Shelby and pulling her into a forceful "hug". Shelby stiffened and Scott noticed. After a couple minutes of sheer curiosity, Scott shook the act off and went back into the dorm so Shelby could get reunited with her family.

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"So, do you think they are going to wake up?" Hannah asked, nervous to a doctor throught he phone.

"Well, actually were sorry to inform you that there were complications. But dont fret they were very minor and can be fixed with some antibiotics and some presription medicines.. for Peter. Sophie turned out fine and she is awake and actualy eating right now." The doctor said. "Peter just woke up minutes ago and is a little in pain but were trying to give him some pain killers but he wont take them." The doctor finished. Hannah let out a sigh of relief.

"Uhh... he had another drug addiction a while back and he's clean now and wants to stay that way, I guess. He's always been jittery like that." Hannah explained.

"Ok, well, I need to go into surgery bye" The doctor said. Hannah told him bye and hung up the phone. She sighed another sigh of of relief and tryed to figure out how she was going to tell the Cliffhangers.

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"Shelby.. Ah.. I got to go talk to Mrs. Barnes for a second. Can you and Walt stay here for a minute?" Shelbys mom, Alice asked. Shelby figured it would be okay since her sister was there and agreed.

"Ok." She said.

"Ok, then. Come on Jess" Alice said and ran off with Jess before Shelby could protest. Walt smiled and sat down beside Shelby.

"So whose this Scott guy?" He asked in sick curiosity.

"Son of a Mother, Why would you care Walt?!" She asked, annoyed.

"Well, I just want you to get rid of him! He doesn't deserve you.." Walt whispered.

"What the- Walt you are sick and need help! Bye!" Shelby yelled and walked off. Walt smiled evily. He was plotting something and Shelby was unfortunately oblivious to it.

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Scott layed down in the boys dorm after Shelby had left and thought about what had just happened. She must realy not like her stepfather. He thought. He shook it off just as he heard a loud crash of thunder outside. And as if on cue rain started to blast down the sides of the boys dorm. Scott rolled his eyes as he got up to close the windows.

While he was closing the windows silently someone slipped in. Scott didn't notice. And he was alone.

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"Where are your parents, Shelby?" Hannah yelled out to the girl sitting with her friends in the lodge. Shelby turned around when she heard someone call her name.

"I dunno, and franky I dont give a- I mean I dont care" Shelby said saving herself from Kitchen duty. Hannah rolled her eyes.

"I thought I saw Walt go to the boys dorm. Do you think he's still there?" Hannah asked. Shelbys eyes widend as she rememberd the sick smile Walt gave her as she walked away. It was a smile of revenge... Shelbys feet reacted in an instant and ran through the rain towards the boys dorm.

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Scott finaly got done closing all the windows.

"WALT!" Shelby screamed as she bursted in the door. Walt jerked his outreached hands down and acted innocent. Scott was stunned.

"What the hell...?" Scott said.

"I was just coming to talk to Scott here. Settle down, Kitten." Walt said. Shelby winced at her nickname. Shelby held back her rage and acted as calm as she could.

"Mom is looking for you. They are leaving. A realy big storm is coming in. Go." She said in a warning tone only realized by Walt. He understood her threats and walked out the door. But not before saying "Ill be back" In an Arnold Schwartsiniger tone. Shelby rolled her eyes.

"Shell?.." Scott asked.

"Oh, I guess he was just... paying you a visit." Shelby said trying to cover up.

"Ok. So..." Scott said walked over to Shelby. "Ya wanna talk?" He asked smiling. Shelby smirked.

"Yeah, Cowboy." She said as they started to kiss. All of a sudden Scott pushed away from her.

"Get out of my head!!!" He screamed.

"Scott??... It's okay!" She said, knowing exactly what he was talking about. "She cant hurt you." Shelby said not caring if she was supposed to know about Elaine or not.

"What? How did you know?" Scott asked finally jerking out of his trance. (Man, did he look hot in that wife beater in Seductions!! Sorry) Shelby smiled.

"Oh, I get it. That dream thingy.." Scott laughed. "Guess now there is not a chance in the world to not believe you about that." Shelby smiled. They layed down on Scotts bunk and talked. Thats all they did.. talk. Shelby understood Scott but how was Shelby going to tell Scott all over again? That was a question that was going to have to be answerd later. Shelby grabbed Scotts hand and they fell asleep hand in hand.. two friends united.

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