Chapter eight: Laura's burning secrets and fears / the burning of the city!!!!

Hamtaro hadn't gone too sleep in days. He knew what he had done. He had cry the whole time he got out of the state. He had been wondering around the streets. For at least three days. He didn't talk to any one. Try to get anyone attention. He knew that the city was afraid of him a little cursed hamster with an evil kimono that kept killing all his friends and will he knew deep inside would kill his whole family too. The evil spirit inside the kimono often talked to him now. Telling him, he should feel great about it. How weak and stupid he was to care so much for a group that didn't care if he lived or die. Hamtaro tried to jump in front cars, subways, bikes, and other fast moving objects. He really wanted to end it all. Why should he let the evil inside himself win? He killed himself then the evil would be gone right? It didn't matter though each time he tired to kill himself. The kimono saved him and then punishes him. The kimono would either mess with his mind, let him be attack by cats, or burning him. It told him he could not die until the whole city was gone. Until the whole world was gone and reduce to ashes. It would burn in Hamtaro madly trying to make him lose all control and go to sleep. Yet, Hamtaro fought it off mostly. The kimono knew Hamtaro was getting stronger everyday. While it was getting weaker.

Meanwhile Laura tired forgetting everything. She put the cover on Hamtaro's cage and kicked in into her closet. She was so upset. Even though there hadn't had school for weeks and her father didn't even have to work they weren't having any fun. Kana had gotten worst and at a point of dying. The only good then as her fellow classmates came over to her house more. Even Travis came over more and hung out with her. They even played a little soccer games together in her back yard. Travis never had a hamster but still felt sorry for Laura and the rest who had some. He had wanted a hamster himself but knew he wouldn't have time to take care of one. For Laura these were nearly the first days she felt almost happy. Her parents didn't even mind how longed he stayed over. He would sometimes leave after dinner! They wrote good well cards for Kana and everything.

Laura: Let's get some flowers for Kana. She really doesn't. Kay Travis?

Travis: You sure your parents would let you Laura? It's still pretty dangerous over there.

Laura: I'm sure if you go with me Travis, they won't mind. Plus my dad can drop us off.

Travis: Ok I guess.

Laura: I'll go ask now.

Therefore, Laura went to ask her parents to take Travis and herself downtown. Even though downtown was less likely to get attack by anything since there were only a few houses. Many people still did less shopping nowadays. Only for extra food and fire exitingers (sp?) reluctantly her parents said yes. That they could even walk there if they promised to stay closely together at all times. So the two headed out down town on a bus they actually got seats this time. Any other time they wouldn't be any seats for kids the buses would be pack for of people. People walking, taxis, and traffic jams all gone. They were downtown in less then fifth teen minutes. They only had less than fifteen dollars between them. Therefore, they had to think cheap but there was hardly anything for that price. Actually the prices went up since last time Laura had been downtown. Which is probable why Kana didn't have any in here room. Last time at that hamster store and just as she was thinking about it there it was.

Laura: Oh that store.

Travis: What's store?

Laura: That store with all the picture of hamsters at the corner. See it now?

Travis: Yeah but aren't we supposed to be looking for flowers?

Laura: But we have to go in there. I just have to ask the owner a question.

Travis: Ok but you know we have to get back to your house soon.

They walked the two blocks down to the store. Again it was that cold and eerier feeling that crept into Laura. Only now it was worst. Travis saw her shaking. And held her hands. It was so sudden it shocked her. Travis hadn't ever held her hand before and she wasn't going to complain about it either.

Travis: What's wrong Laura it's just a store. It's ok I be with you.

Laura: Ok.

And with that they went into the store. It was dark and creepy in there. The owner wasn't even up front. All the hamster stuff had cobwebs on them. It was dusty and dirty. It almost looked like an Egyptian old tomb. There eyes never did get accustom to the darkness. Travis rang the bell and heard a scream, which made them jump.

Travis: That was weird

Laura: This store wasn't like this at first. It had all kinds of lights and it was new. I swear it.

Travis: I don't even know if the owner here or not. Let me ring the bell again.

They rang the bell together. Since Travis was still holding her hand. Finally the old man came. He looked so different he looked like he could have been a million years old or so. They knew it was rude to stare but they couldn't help it. He was so ugly and smelly.

Old Man: It's you! You're the girl who started all this. Be gone evil girl. This is all your doing.

Laura didn't quite understand what he was saying. Travis was getting an uncomfortable feeling in front of the old man. Not because of his extreme bad breath it had to do with his whole aura. Laura had started shaking again Travis squeezed her hand.

Laura: W..wh.. what are you talking about sir?

Old Man: You the one who bought that cursed kimono was it not. Now you unleashed the evil that will destroy us all! Think about it you're the one that had to buy that kimono. Now you hamster is gone correct?

Laura was still thinking about it all. She still didn't understand a word the old man was saying. Yet how did he know her hamster was gone? Travis didn't like it one bit. To see this ugly old geezer talk to Laura so rudely. She didn't do anything to him. What was his deal?

Laura: How do you know my Hamster is gone?

Old Man: I know because I'm linked to that kimono you bought from me. Actually you weren't even supposed to see it. I still don't know you were able to see it.

Travis: Okay what are you talking about?

Old Man: It seems I will have to tell you both the whole story therefore you will understand everything afterwards. And I don't want any interruptions. Is that understood?

Laura and Travis: Yes sir.

Old Man: Ok let's see. It all started about a hundred years ago. An old but kind noblemen in land west of here. He bought a greedy hamster name Herbert from an old hag and this old hag was actually a witch. An evil witch that my great-great grandfather was trying to capture. There were a lot of witches in those days. They aren't anymore as you know. And no there weren't like those you see in those children books; they looked just like us. Anyhow the witch got away from my Great-great grandfather. His name was Sir Thomas and the witch he was after was name Gloria. She took the form of many fair ladies; however my Great-great grandfather was always hot on her trail of terror that hamster Herbert was her pet. Then one day she gave the old but kind nobleman Lord Williams I believe it was he had lost this wife to the angle of death and his children were all married and gone. He loved that hamster and spoiled to the day of his death. When he died my Great- great grandfather was supposed to take care of it; however he found it difficult to take care of the thing. It was very violent towards him and destroyed most of his most valuables items. He had no choice but to throw that little hamster out the only thing he left him with was the famous blue kimono it almost always had on.

Old Man: That mistake would cost that whole town years later. My great- great grandfather never saw that hamster again and if he did he didn't live to tell about it. He was found with a small dagger plunged in his chest and his house was burnt to the ground. They never found who did it and it kept happening in that whole town. The son of my Great-great grandfather search to find that hamster he knew the story he knew that the witch had place a curse on that hamster and his blue kimono. The hamster had been died of hungry in the streets. It soul however lived and it was thirsty for vengeance. The witch made sure of it too. She killed herself trying to blend her soul with his. However my great grandfather stop all that, but lost his life in the process. Many of hunters tried to hunt that cursed hamster but no succeed or lived. The only thing for us to do is too leave this city and maybe the country. This is old magic that none can take lightly. Your hamster soul has been taken by that curse your hamster the one who been murdering all those people and those other hamster. Why because you forgot to keep his cage cover and under the full moon the powers of that kimono recovered. However, there is a way you can destroy that evil. I know because that kimono was blinded by everyone but you. You could see it plain as day, couldn't you. No one but you could see it amazing, you're the one that can kill the hamster.

Travis: Okay I glad we stop in to talk to you, but we have to go now ok?

Laura: Yeah see you later. Good luck with the evil hamster.

Old Man: Young fools alas fight fire with fire. That all I can say. In a blink of a eye the old man disappeared before them. They stood there not breathing for a minute then. Then ran out if the store to the nearest flower shop.

Meanwhile Hamtaro was still in his dizzy state of mine. He was totally unaware with the things around him and what he was doing. He couldn't tell the difference in walking or sleeping. He wanted badly to go home but he knew he would end up killing Laura and he didn't want that. Somehow, he ended up in the downtown district he knew because he saw all the little shops and different smells of food. Food, the word almost seemed ancient to him now. He hadn't eaten or had water in days he was on the brink of starvation now. He had to get something to eat anything a crumb of bread or a half of sunflower would do him wonders. Just then, a hungry cat crossed his path. Hamtaro's dark side kicked in and the cat was dead in a minutes. The dizzy spelled left him and he was almost. He smelled it food. Coming fast. Fresh, warm food that he had to have.

At the same time, the last of the hams-hams had left Maxwell shop to go to Howdy's stored. They decided it would be best to stay with howdy shop cause it had the most water and if anyone try to burn the place they had all kinds of water hook-ups. Then came a loud crash. The other hamsters ran towards the noise. It was Hamtaro and he looked awfully pale and thin. Dexter ran up to him first.

Dexter: Hamtaro! Is it really you? You look awful! How did you survive the fire at Bijou's?

Hamtaro let out a low growl while Dexter took a step back there was something seriously wrong with him.

Dexter: Hamtaro you haven't been bit by any strange looking animals have you?

Hamtaro: Leave me alone! Go away down! Don't come near me! AHHHHHHHHHHH!

At this point, all Dexter could do is run for his life or he could have stood there shaking like the rest of them almost to the point of releasing themselves. Something was wrong with Hamtaro their animals instinct knew it.

Cappy: Yo, hams let get the fuck out of here! Hamtaro might be infected with rabies or some shit.

Panda: Word ham man, let get hammy wit it on this mother fuc . . .

Maxwell: OH my God he's foaming at the mouth! Lets run for it.

Actually, Hamtaro had rapidly swallowed a whole cup of coolwhip while shaking his head madly. If knew he start stuffing his face then the evil inside him wouldn't come out easily. As his friends ran away he continued to stuff his fat hamster face, but of course, this caused him to get gas and full at the same time. He let out a groan and big balls of farts. Making him choke on his own gas full smell. A little after that he let out a giant blurs into the air. The kimono laughed at his sorry attempt to save the last of his friends. Hamtaro let out another fart and was on him them like stink on a rat.

Panda: Oh shit man he let out another one I can smell it from here.

Cappy: don't think about the shit just keep running to the storage room. You did what I told you Howdy?

Howdy: um yeah, I sure as hell did.

Cappy: Cool cool. Just don't let that crazy motherfucker get you.

Stan: Damn what the hell? What is Hamtaro acting like this?

Maxwell: It's either too thing one he got brain damaged during the fire due to all the smoke in the house or two while he was laying unconscious somewhere he may had been bitten by some rat that had rabies thus causing even more brain damaged if he had some in the first place and it now a freaking psycho out to kill us.

Dexter: Anyway to stop him, you know bring him back to normal or a cure?

Cappy: Nah, man we going have to bust a cap in Hamtaro ass. Fo sho we ain't got no choice?

Howdy: Is this true Maxwell say it ain't so!

Maxwell: I'm afraid not.

Panda: Got to pumps some bullets in his crazed ass all well.

Stan: If I didn't know any better I say you two were happy . . . AHHHHHHH!

Stan was cut short when a sharp kitchen knife severed his whole right ear of causing major blood to flow. Stan ran with greater speed as well as the other. They hadn't notice they were in the kitchen supplies aisle and there was a lot of sharp objects. Around they were four aisles away from the storage room. If they could make it there, they would have more time to think and plan. Hamtaro threw another knife that whirl around all their heads.

Hamtaro: Come all fellas lets play Run, Doge N DIE!!!!!!

Stan: Oh man he lost it.

Hamtaro's head seem to spin around his neck and he started to spit out more foam. Only this time it wasn't coolwhip. Hamtaro let out war cries, jeered at the other Hams and licked the blood that had dripped from Stan's missing ear. Actually, he had eaten Stan's ear a while back.

Finally, they reached the storage room and locked the door behind them. Hamtaro head butted the door but didn't even make a dent. He continued to head-butt and yelling series of cusses at them from the outside. The others caught their breaths for a bit that was a long and hard chase.

Maxwell: first thing first come here Stan let me stop the bleeding in your ear. Howdy get some band-aids and some tape.

Howdy: Alright sure thing.

Dexter: Man Hamtaro lost it. He really has gone off the deep in. What are we going to do you guys? Hey what are you guys doing?

Panda and Cappy had opened up some crates full of sunflower seeds but that wasn't the shocker, it was the things they pulled from deep inside. They had every gun imaginable from Ak-47's to bazookas to regular 9 mm's. Cappy handed one after another to Panda who had a small clipboard checking off all items.

Howdy: What the hell? How did you get all this stuff? You two do know this is all very dangerous?

Cappy: Yo man, we knew it would have to come down to this. So either you down or out. What's it gonna be man cuz it's only us and him. And Hamtaro ain't Hamtaro anymore.

Panda: That the way it's gotta be wit this shit y'all we can't play nice or be the good guy in this fucking shit man we got to fucking blow this crazy ass bitch away. Either that or he'll be eating pieces of us for weeks. You saw what he did to Stan's ear next it woulda been his fucking head I swear it. We got to bust a cap in Hamtaro's ham-ham ass man.

Dexter: What will killing help? if we kill him we may never know who killed all those people and other friends and their humans.

Cappy: Hamtaro is the one killing everyone!

Panda: which is way we gotta take that mother-fucker out.

Stan: What the fuck are you two fucking assholes talkin' about? Hamtaro couldn't have killed all those people and our friends! Ya must be smokin' weed.

Maxwell: It is more dangerous than we all thought.

Everyone looked at Maxwell he always ended up saying the dorkiest things in a situation such as these. Even with one ear, Stan felt like slapping the shit out Maxwell. Here it is Cappy and Panda where saying Hamtaro was a mass psycho killer and they had to kill him. The night of hearing Sandy's murder and the other were enough, but now these Hamtaro couldn't have killed all those humans and their friends he wouldn't believe it. After Maxwell got the message of keeping his mouth shut. Cappy went on,

Cappy: Look hams doesn't it seems weird that ever since Hamtaro got that Kimono shit let this started to happen. Now I didn't say anything before when this all was happing, but did you notice the change in Hamtaro whole personality when he got that he became more and more shy then he would get tried.

Panda: Then he gave himself a heart attack on the whiz wheel, now any normal hamster would stop after a while but why did he keep going? And if he had gotten all those nice long nights of sleep way was she so sleepy during the day? That doesn't make no kind of fucking sense.

Stan: Y'all got it all wrong. That day he came to the clubhouse with his kimono after you and Dexter had that fight. We went outside and saw my sister making out with Oxnard! That why he been acting strange and he didn't try to kill himself okay. He was just in heartbreak. The poor guy didn't know what else to do.

Cappy: He wasn't in that much heartache when he found out she was dead! Or Oxnard or any of the others death; he just didn't care. Why he knows he did it. You see you proved our point he doing all this out of revenge. Either that or he turned evil at the hospital when they were pumping his heart. Some freakish accident cause as soon as he left all this shit started to happen and only to other closest friends and whatever owner was with them. You peep this shit now?

There was a long silence after that; after all, it did make a lot of sense if you thought about it. It gave him a motive and multiple excuses since they were all at night. Yet the real question was how did Hamtaro get out alive from a burning house that everyone but him died in?

Stan: I just ya'll are right it does make a lot of sense, besides if this was real psycho killer why hasn't anyone without a ham-ham for a pet died? Only our friends have been being wiped away.

Howdy: It's Hamtaro time, if we fuck him up it's much better. Hamtaro we gonna bust a cap in you, Hamtaro. (Say this like the opening song and you'll get it.)

Dexter: Howdy! Shut the fuck up man this is serious we don't have time for one of your sing and song jokes.

Cappy: Well Howdy doesn't have the right attitude Dex man we gotta fuck that asshole up and the only way we can do this is, keeping a good head on your shoulders. If we don't then Hamtaro is gonna fuck our asses up and down.

Panda: Then it's settle we going have to kill him.

Stan: If there's no other way.

Meanwhile Hamtaro was going in and out of shops getting lighters, candles, matches, sticks, and anything else to start a fire. While the other prepared war tactics with Cappy, Panda, and Maxwell in charge they saw no real danger. However Hamtaro had plans of his own even if they weren't 100% his own.

~*~*~*~*~*~ I'm cutting this chapter right in half right here. It way to long to read fully and I don't want to make a new chapter for this. Plus I have to re-read again the other half. So the next half won't be till next weekend or so. ~*~*~*~*~*~ - Small-buttercup