Chapter 9: The Party
It was 6:40 PM as Lizzie McGuire and Veruca Taylor walked into the Kessler's home. The two friends were awestruck by the sheer amount of people currently in the Kessler family's house. The party that wasn't officially supposed to start until seven but the house looked like the party had been in session for a couple of hours. From the state of things it appeared as if half the student body had already come, partied and departed. Lizzie and Vercua rolled their eyes as they saw that the guys were already relaxing in the family room watching videos.
Gordo seemed to be in charge of the entertainment aspect of the party, while Danny and Ronny were in charge of refreshments. Several of their friends and classmates were propped up drinking beer or other beverages (most alcoholic). Pizza and some chips were also scattered about. Upon seeing the two ladies walk in Ronny hopped up from the couch, ran up to his girl and gave her a big kiss. Lizzie reciprocated momentarily but not too enthusiastically. She didn't like grand displays of affection. She did notice that Gordo seemed to choose that moment to switch videos.
Gordo took a quick vote of the available videos to see what was going to be on next. After a small debate the majority voted on Wes Craven's New Nightmare.
Ronny then pulled Lizzie to the couch and sat her on his lap. The two snuggled together and Gordo decided that now would be an excellent time to get something to drink. Calling out to see if anyone wanted anything he took orders then went to get them. Gordo slowly walked first into the kitchen, then to the garage and grabbed the requested drinks. Upon returning Gordo handed them out, then took up a spot in the back of the room so he wouldn't have to look at Ronny and Lizzie.
The movie played out for about an hour and a half and went on to its inevitable conclusion. The crowd cheered when Freddy Krueger was once again vanquished. Many liked the movie, while some were just too creped out. Gordo was just about to change the video when the telephone rang. Since no one else was moving to answer it Gordo decided he would.
"Kessler Residence." Gordo answered.
"Gordo?" The voice asked in surprise.
"Yeah, you need to speak up, the party's pretty loud." Gordo said into the phone.
"This is Andie, Andie Robinson." The girl called out.
"Oh hey Andie. What's going on?" Gordo called said raising his voice to make sure she heard him.
"I just heard from Cody... Principal Ungermeyer is dead. Someone killed her and hung her from the goal post at school." Andie said, a sad tone to her voice.
Despite how mean and at times vicious Miss Ungermeyer could be she always treated the students with respect if they earned it. Andie was one of those that towed the line, kept her nose clean thus never merited any of the woman's wraith. Gordo said nothing. Despite the initial problems he had with the woman during their trip to Rome he'd come a long way since then and the two got along as well as a Principal and student were capable of getting along.
"Thanks... I'll pass the word along here. Andie, be careful out there. Unless you dyed and cut your hair in the last day or two you look like Lizzie, so don't go venturing out and taking any unnecessary risks." Gordo stated to the younger girl.
"Thanks Gordo, I'll keep that in mind. Stay safe yourself. You may be on the psycho's list too." Andie then ended the call.
Gordo simply stood there for some time digesting the information.
~ * ~
Veruca was currently in the garage getting some sodas and two beers. She had looked around for Larry prior to going for the beverages, hoping he might escort her, but he was nowhere to be seen. Deciding not to wait she made the trip all by her lonesome. She had hit the button to turn on the light in the garage but the door opened as well. She made a note that she would have to close the door before leaving the garage. She didn't want anyone sneaking in and stealing from the Kessler's because of her.
Veruca looked at the beer currently in her possession and made a disgusted face at it. She herself couldn't stand the smell of beer, much less the taste but since they weren't for her she didn't mind grabbing them for Ronny and Danny. While Veruca didn't condone underage drinking if the two wanted to get themselves plowed who was she to stop them. She and Lizzie had come together and would be leaving together. Neither of them had to worry about being in a car with a drunk driver. Since Ronny was Danny's best friend he would more than likely spend the night here anyways and sleep off his hang over.
Veruca, her arms full of bottles, watched as the light went off in the garage. She looked at the door only no one was there. Being the big girl she was, she thought nothing of it, closed the refridgerator door and walked towards the door leading to the house. As she neared the door however a gust of wind must have been generated in the house because the door slowly closed on its own. When Veruca tried the knob she found, to her dismay, the door was locked. She pounded on the door and tried to get someone's attention but no one answered. Turning around she saw that the garage door was still open. Bottles in hand she walked towards the door. Three feet from the garage door the motor started again and the door lowered.
Veruca, arm's full of cold beverages turned and with a start noticed a figure wearing the Ghostface costume. "Gordo, please tell me you're not trying to scare your best friend." Veruca asked the figure. The person didn't respond to her question they simply shook their head no.
"Can you open the door please?" Veruca asked.
Again the figure shook their head.
"Are you gonna just stand around while I freeze holding these bottles?" Veruca inquired, she was beginning to get extremely annoyed at whoever was donned in the costume.
The figure for a third time shook their head no only now they were walking over towards her. Veruca suddenly felt a chill run up her spin. The figure then drew a knife from the sleeve of their cloak and Veruca suddenly realized this was no joke. The person lunged at her only to have Veruca drop half of the bottles in front of her creating a nice sharp obstacle field.
With a few bottles in her possession Veruca tossed them on at the person in front of her and his smacked square against their chest. She tossed the second and it broke when it struck their facemask. She heard a groan from that and decided to run for it. She reached the door to the house only to find it still locked. The killer was now up on their feet and Veruca pressed the button to open the garage door.
The killer lunged at her but she managed to jump out of the way and avoid her attacker. As she made her way towards the large door however the killer lunged again and this time managed to burry his knife in Veruca's left calf. Veruca screamed in pain and kicked back with her right leg. This move momentarily stunned the alcohol soaked killer. Veruca hobbled towards the open garage door but was not having an easy time of it with a large knife stuck in her leg. She managed a few more steps before she lost her balance and toppled face first to the ground. To make matters worse when she crashed to the ground her glasses slid from her face and landed just out of arms reach.
She managed to flip around but without her glasses she could only see the blurry black and white shape approach her. She scurried back as fast as her arms and one good leg could move her. The figure continued to follow her slowly then all of the sudden the figure stopped in its tracks. Eyes still blurred due to her bad vision, she saw the figure move what looked like one of his arms upwards followed by a clicking sound.
Veruca squinted her eyes in the direction of the sound hoping to see something. By the time she could focus enough to see what had made the sound it was almost too late for her. The sound she heard was the killer pulling the manual release for the extremely heavy garage door. The bulky garage door slid down the track at a rapid rate and before she could muster a scream crashed down on her neck, which was in the path of the door. Veruca's neck was crushed with a sickening thud.
Satisfied with his work the killer walked back towards the door leading to the Kessler's home. Turning the doorknob, a doorknob that was now mysteriously unlocked, the lone figure slipped back into the house unnoticed.
~ * ~
Some time later Gordo returned to the family room to see that Veruca, Larry, Ronny, Danny and Lizzie were missing. He had disappeared for a little while himself after receiving Andy's phone call, but that was his business, not theirs. It didn't take much imagination for him to guess what exactly Ronny and Lizzie might be doing upstairs in the Kessler's bedroom. He decided to be blunt with his classmates and upon walking into the family room told the group that Andie Robinson had just informed him of Miss Ungermeyer's demise. Most of the students present didn't have the same respect for the principal that Andie and Gordo had and they were quick to run out of the house and get to that field. The sick students were determined to make it to the school before the principal was cut down. Something they felt they must see with their own eyes.
When the last degenerate departed Gordo plopped down on the couch, loaded another movie and proceeded to enjoy himself. I'm sure Lizzie most likely was going to be enjoying her time alone with Ronny. Gordo thought to himself.
"Here's to solitude." Gordo said aloud holding someone's half empty beer bottle and then downed it.
~ * ~
Lizzie and Ronny were currently kissing on Mr. And Mrs. Kessler's bed. Ronny was pawing at Lizzie's clothes, pretty much determined to go all they way with his girlfriend. Lizzie initially offered not resistance to her boyfriend until he started trying to unbutton her pants. This invasion was unwanted and she decided to stop him and explained that with everything going on, she wasn't ready to give herself to him yet.
Upon being told this Ronny's face changed from one of lust to irritation.
"I thought you loved me?" Ronny asked his eighteen-year-old girlfriend. He could see the lust and desire in her eyes and wished to express his desire for her as well.
"I do love you." Lizzie stated. "I'm just not ready for that kind of relationship yet."
"I thought we were finally to the point in our relationship that we were both ready form something more physical." Ronny explained.
"I thought I was too... but the more I think about it, the more I believe that I'm not ready for that kind of relationship." Lizzie informed the obviously upset young man.
"This wouldn't have anything to do with a certain best friend whose house you've been sleeping at would it?" Ronny asked his blonde haired girlfriend.
"What are you talking about?"
"You and Gordo. The two of you seem to have gotten close all of the sudden. Really, really, really close if you ask me. Are you sure there isn't anything going on that I need to know about?" Ronny inquired.
"Nothing is going on with Gordo and me. I left him out in the cold two years ago just like you did me during Junior High School." Lizzie stated for the record.
"Then prove it... prove to me that it's me you love and not him." Ronny stated.
"I already told you that it's you I love. If you don't believe me than that is your prerogative. However sleeping with you won't prove my love for you, if anyone needs to prove anything it's you. I don't want to have sex, if you love me you'll respect my wishes." Lizzie said crossing her arms and turning her back to Ronny.
Ronny was glaring at Lizzie intently.
"Do you love him?" Ronny asked.
Lizzie didn't reply.
"It's a simply question Lizzie. Do you or do you not love David Gordon?"
Lizzie again said nothing.
The two were so caught up in their own drama they didn't notice the figure in the Halloween costume sneaking up behind them.
~ * ~
Ethan Craft and Kate Sanders were arriving late to the party. Kate had once again tried unsuccessfully to get a reporting job at the local station. However the station manager, who liked her work, did promise her that the station might hire her if Kate could use her influence and get them an interview with Lizzie. Kate said she'd consider it. In truth the only consideration would be in how to get Lizzie to agree to any kind of interview. Ethan swerved as several cars pulled out of the Kessler's driveway and sped off towards the center of town.
"What do you think they know that we don't?" Kate pondered.
"I don't know but I'm sure it will be on the news shortly... no offense babe."
"It's ok Ethan, I can't expect to get the job I want without a huge story." Kate replied.
The couple pulled up along the side of the road and exited Ethan's ride. The two took in their surroundings, a chill working its way up their spines.
"Is it me or is this place to quiet?" Ethan asked not liking the vibe he was getting.
Kate nodded her head in agreement and as they walked towards the front door. Kate was admiring Danny's car when something near it caught her eye. She walked towards his car to get a better look at what it might be. Kate's heart began to race as she neared the garage door. Ethan followed her not sure what it was distracting the girl. He was about to call out to her when he heard Kate gasp, grab her mouth and drop to her knees in despair. Looking at the Kessler's garage Ethan covered his mouth at the sight before Kate and himself. Veruca Taylor's lifeless head was protruding from the garage, the door lying across her windpipe.
Kate silently wept for the girl. While they'd not been the closest of friends she regarded the young woman's opinion and knew that Larry would be devastated by this news. Ethan quickly composed himself then pulled Kate to her feet. The two walked quickly over to Danny's car and saw that the keys were in the ignition.
"Kate, get in the car and go get the police. Don't come back her, just go." Ethan ordered.
Kate nodded her head, wiped the tears from her eyes. She pulled Ethan to her briefly and gave him a quick kiss for luck. Under normal circumstances she would not leave Ethan her to fend for himself but the police needed to be informed of what was going on here. Kate started the car, put it in gear and drove off. As she turned onto the road she saw Ethan in the rear view mirror, walking slowly and cautiously into the Kessler's house. She prayed that he would be ok until she returned.
~~ * ~~
Twenty feet from the Kessler's driveway a hyperventilating Kate Sanders saw something out of the ordinary. Craning her neck she noticed an all too familiar automobile parked in a rather deep area of the woods. There was no mistaking the car, it was Jo McGuire's car. She'd recognize the forest green Toyota with the license plate SJLM01 anywhere.
What is Mrs. McGuire's car doing here? Kate thought for a moment.
Then it occurred to her. Who was missing during all the attacks on Lizzie? Who besides Lizzie was depressed about Mr. McGuire's death? And finally who were the police currently looking for?
Kate had heard that little tidbit of info over the police scanner while she was leaving the news building. As her attention returned to the road a small animal ran out in front of her. Kate, her nerves already shot from seeing Veruca, swerved to the right and crashed the car into a tree.
~ * ~
After what seemed like an eternity of Ronny badgering her about her feeling for Gordo, Lizzie turned around to look her boyfriend in the eyes. The sight that greeted her, however was her worst nightmare realized. Her eyes flew wide open and she screamed. Ronny turned but not before the killer's knife pierced his flesh and then exited his body. Lizzie watch in slow motion as the killer withdrew the knife from Ronny's body and then run him through again. Blood stained the blade again and a bit of blood splattered onto Lizzie causing her to fall backwards. The killer then spun Ronny around as he prepared to run the blade through Ronny's chest. Lizzie, unable to watch, ran into the adjourning bathroom and locked the door. The only thing she could think of at that moment was that the killer had finally gotten someone else close to her... and now she was next.
A/N: The Contest results are as follows:
I received seven submissions. Of the seven only 2 were remotely close (and then only in 1 aspect). No one managed to guess who is behind the attempts on Lizzie (although I received several very original guesses). I have to re-edit the final chapters and when that is done I will decide how best to reward those 2 people.
D.Torres
It was 6:40 PM as Lizzie McGuire and Veruca Taylor walked into the Kessler's home. The two friends were awestruck by the sheer amount of people currently in the Kessler family's house. The party that wasn't officially supposed to start until seven but the house looked like the party had been in session for a couple of hours. From the state of things it appeared as if half the student body had already come, partied and departed. Lizzie and Vercua rolled their eyes as they saw that the guys were already relaxing in the family room watching videos.
Gordo seemed to be in charge of the entertainment aspect of the party, while Danny and Ronny were in charge of refreshments. Several of their friends and classmates were propped up drinking beer or other beverages (most alcoholic). Pizza and some chips were also scattered about. Upon seeing the two ladies walk in Ronny hopped up from the couch, ran up to his girl and gave her a big kiss. Lizzie reciprocated momentarily but not too enthusiastically. She didn't like grand displays of affection. She did notice that Gordo seemed to choose that moment to switch videos.
Gordo took a quick vote of the available videos to see what was going to be on next. After a small debate the majority voted on Wes Craven's New Nightmare.
Ronny then pulled Lizzie to the couch and sat her on his lap. The two snuggled together and Gordo decided that now would be an excellent time to get something to drink. Calling out to see if anyone wanted anything he took orders then went to get them. Gordo slowly walked first into the kitchen, then to the garage and grabbed the requested drinks. Upon returning Gordo handed them out, then took up a spot in the back of the room so he wouldn't have to look at Ronny and Lizzie.
The movie played out for about an hour and a half and went on to its inevitable conclusion. The crowd cheered when Freddy Krueger was once again vanquished. Many liked the movie, while some were just too creped out. Gordo was just about to change the video when the telephone rang. Since no one else was moving to answer it Gordo decided he would.
"Kessler Residence." Gordo answered.
"Gordo?" The voice asked in surprise.
"Yeah, you need to speak up, the party's pretty loud." Gordo said into the phone.
"This is Andie, Andie Robinson." The girl called out.
"Oh hey Andie. What's going on?" Gordo called said raising his voice to make sure she heard him.
"I just heard from Cody... Principal Ungermeyer is dead. Someone killed her and hung her from the goal post at school." Andie said, a sad tone to her voice.
Despite how mean and at times vicious Miss Ungermeyer could be she always treated the students with respect if they earned it. Andie was one of those that towed the line, kept her nose clean thus never merited any of the woman's wraith. Gordo said nothing. Despite the initial problems he had with the woman during their trip to Rome he'd come a long way since then and the two got along as well as a Principal and student were capable of getting along.
"Thanks... I'll pass the word along here. Andie, be careful out there. Unless you dyed and cut your hair in the last day or two you look like Lizzie, so don't go venturing out and taking any unnecessary risks." Gordo stated to the younger girl.
"Thanks Gordo, I'll keep that in mind. Stay safe yourself. You may be on the psycho's list too." Andie then ended the call.
Gordo simply stood there for some time digesting the information.
~ * ~
Veruca was currently in the garage getting some sodas and two beers. She had looked around for Larry prior to going for the beverages, hoping he might escort her, but he was nowhere to be seen. Deciding not to wait she made the trip all by her lonesome. She had hit the button to turn on the light in the garage but the door opened as well. She made a note that she would have to close the door before leaving the garage. She didn't want anyone sneaking in and stealing from the Kessler's because of her.
Veruca looked at the beer currently in her possession and made a disgusted face at it. She herself couldn't stand the smell of beer, much less the taste but since they weren't for her she didn't mind grabbing them for Ronny and Danny. While Veruca didn't condone underage drinking if the two wanted to get themselves plowed who was she to stop them. She and Lizzie had come together and would be leaving together. Neither of them had to worry about being in a car with a drunk driver. Since Ronny was Danny's best friend he would more than likely spend the night here anyways and sleep off his hang over.
Veruca, her arms full of bottles, watched as the light went off in the garage. She looked at the door only no one was there. Being the big girl she was, she thought nothing of it, closed the refridgerator door and walked towards the door leading to the house. As she neared the door however a gust of wind must have been generated in the house because the door slowly closed on its own. When Veruca tried the knob she found, to her dismay, the door was locked. She pounded on the door and tried to get someone's attention but no one answered. Turning around she saw that the garage door was still open. Bottles in hand she walked towards the door. Three feet from the garage door the motor started again and the door lowered.
Veruca, arm's full of cold beverages turned and with a start noticed a figure wearing the Ghostface costume. "Gordo, please tell me you're not trying to scare your best friend." Veruca asked the figure. The person didn't respond to her question they simply shook their head no.
"Can you open the door please?" Veruca asked.
Again the figure shook their head.
"Are you gonna just stand around while I freeze holding these bottles?" Veruca inquired, she was beginning to get extremely annoyed at whoever was donned in the costume.
The figure for a third time shook their head no only now they were walking over towards her. Veruca suddenly felt a chill run up her spin. The figure then drew a knife from the sleeve of their cloak and Veruca suddenly realized this was no joke. The person lunged at her only to have Veruca drop half of the bottles in front of her creating a nice sharp obstacle field.
With a few bottles in her possession Veruca tossed them on at the person in front of her and his smacked square against their chest. She tossed the second and it broke when it struck their facemask. She heard a groan from that and decided to run for it. She reached the door to the house only to find it still locked. The killer was now up on their feet and Veruca pressed the button to open the garage door.
The killer lunged at her but she managed to jump out of the way and avoid her attacker. As she made her way towards the large door however the killer lunged again and this time managed to burry his knife in Veruca's left calf. Veruca screamed in pain and kicked back with her right leg. This move momentarily stunned the alcohol soaked killer. Veruca hobbled towards the open garage door but was not having an easy time of it with a large knife stuck in her leg. She managed a few more steps before she lost her balance and toppled face first to the ground. To make matters worse when she crashed to the ground her glasses slid from her face and landed just out of arms reach.
She managed to flip around but without her glasses she could only see the blurry black and white shape approach her. She scurried back as fast as her arms and one good leg could move her. The figure continued to follow her slowly then all of the sudden the figure stopped in its tracks. Eyes still blurred due to her bad vision, she saw the figure move what looked like one of his arms upwards followed by a clicking sound.
Veruca squinted her eyes in the direction of the sound hoping to see something. By the time she could focus enough to see what had made the sound it was almost too late for her. The sound she heard was the killer pulling the manual release for the extremely heavy garage door. The bulky garage door slid down the track at a rapid rate and before she could muster a scream crashed down on her neck, which was in the path of the door. Veruca's neck was crushed with a sickening thud.
Satisfied with his work the killer walked back towards the door leading to the Kessler's home. Turning the doorknob, a doorknob that was now mysteriously unlocked, the lone figure slipped back into the house unnoticed.
~ * ~
Some time later Gordo returned to the family room to see that Veruca, Larry, Ronny, Danny and Lizzie were missing. He had disappeared for a little while himself after receiving Andy's phone call, but that was his business, not theirs. It didn't take much imagination for him to guess what exactly Ronny and Lizzie might be doing upstairs in the Kessler's bedroom. He decided to be blunt with his classmates and upon walking into the family room told the group that Andie Robinson had just informed him of Miss Ungermeyer's demise. Most of the students present didn't have the same respect for the principal that Andie and Gordo had and they were quick to run out of the house and get to that field. The sick students were determined to make it to the school before the principal was cut down. Something they felt they must see with their own eyes.
When the last degenerate departed Gordo plopped down on the couch, loaded another movie and proceeded to enjoy himself. I'm sure Lizzie most likely was going to be enjoying her time alone with Ronny. Gordo thought to himself.
"Here's to solitude." Gordo said aloud holding someone's half empty beer bottle and then downed it.
~ * ~
Lizzie and Ronny were currently kissing on Mr. And Mrs. Kessler's bed. Ronny was pawing at Lizzie's clothes, pretty much determined to go all they way with his girlfriend. Lizzie initially offered not resistance to her boyfriend until he started trying to unbutton her pants. This invasion was unwanted and she decided to stop him and explained that with everything going on, she wasn't ready to give herself to him yet.
Upon being told this Ronny's face changed from one of lust to irritation.
"I thought you loved me?" Ronny asked his eighteen-year-old girlfriend. He could see the lust and desire in her eyes and wished to express his desire for her as well.
"I do love you." Lizzie stated. "I'm just not ready for that kind of relationship yet."
"I thought we were finally to the point in our relationship that we were both ready form something more physical." Ronny explained.
"I thought I was too... but the more I think about it, the more I believe that I'm not ready for that kind of relationship." Lizzie informed the obviously upset young man.
"This wouldn't have anything to do with a certain best friend whose house you've been sleeping at would it?" Ronny asked his blonde haired girlfriend.
"What are you talking about?"
"You and Gordo. The two of you seem to have gotten close all of the sudden. Really, really, really close if you ask me. Are you sure there isn't anything going on that I need to know about?" Ronny inquired.
"Nothing is going on with Gordo and me. I left him out in the cold two years ago just like you did me during Junior High School." Lizzie stated for the record.
"Then prove it... prove to me that it's me you love and not him." Ronny stated.
"I already told you that it's you I love. If you don't believe me than that is your prerogative. However sleeping with you won't prove my love for you, if anyone needs to prove anything it's you. I don't want to have sex, if you love me you'll respect my wishes." Lizzie said crossing her arms and turning her back to Ronny.
Ronny was glaring at Lizzie intently.
"Do you love him?" Ronny asked.
Lizzie didn't reply.
"It's a simply question Lizzie. Do you or do you not love David Gordon?"
Lizzie again said nothing.
The two were so caught up in their own drama they didn't notice the figure in the Halloween costume sneaking up behind them.
~ * ~
Ethan Craft and Kate Sanders were arriving late to the party. Kate had once again tried unsuccessfully to get a reporting job at the local station. However the station manager, who liked her work, did promise her that the station might hire her if Kate could use her influence and get them an interview with Lizzie. Kate said she'd consider it. In truth the only consideration would be in how to get Lizzie to agree to any kind of interview. Ethan swerved as several cars pulled out of the Kessler's driveway and sped off towards the center of town.
"What do you think they know that we don't?" Kate pondered.
"I don't know but I'm sure it will be on the news shortly... no offense babe."
"It's ok Ethan, I can't expect to get the job I want without a huge story." Kate replied.
The couple pulled up along the side of the road and exited Ethan's ride. The two took in their surroundings, a chill working its way up their spines.
"Is it me or is this place to quiet?" Ethan asked not liking the vibe he was getting.
Kate nodded her head in agreement and as they walked towards the front door. Kate was admiring Danny's car when something near it caught her eye. She walked towards his car to get a better look at what it might be. Kate's heart began to race as she neared the garage door. Ethan followed her not sure what it was distracting the girl. He was about to call out to her when he heard Kate gasp, grab her mouth and drop to her knees in despair. Looking at the Kessler's garage Ethan covered his mouth at the sight before Kate and himself. Veruca Taylor's lifeless head was protruding from the garage, the door lying across her windpipe.
Kate silently wept for the girl. While they'd not been the closest of friends she regarded the young woman's opinion and knew that Larry would be devastated by this news. Ethan quickly composed himself then pulled Kate to her feet. The two walked quickly over to Danny's car and saw that the keys were in the ignition.
"Kate, get in the car and go get the police. Don't come back her, just go." Ethan ordered.
Kate nodded her head, wiped the tears from her eyes. She pulled Ethan to her briefly and gave him a quick kiss for luck. Under normal circumstances she would not leave Ethan her to fend for himself but the police needed to be informed of what was going on here. Kate started the car, put it in gear and drove off. As she turned onto the road she saw Ethan in the rear view mirror, walking slowly and cautiously into the Kessler's house. She prayed that he would be ok until she returned.
~~ * ~~
Twenty feet from the Kessler's driveway a hyperventilating Kate Sanders saw something out of the ordinary. Craning her neck she noticed an all too familiar automobile parked in a rather deep area of the woods. There was no mistaking the car, it was Jo McGuire's car. She'd recognize the forest green Toyota with the license plate SJLM01 anywhere.
What is Mrs. McGuire's car doing here? Kate thought for a moment.
Then it occurred to her. Who was missing during all the attacks on Lizzie? Who besides Lizzie was depressed about Mr. McGuire's death? And finally who were the police currently looking for?
Kate had heard that little tidbit of info over the police scanner while she was leaving the news building. As her attention returned to the road a small animal ran out in front of her. Kate, her nerves already shot from seeing Veruca, swerved to the right and crashed the car into a tree.
~ * ~
After what seemed like an eternity of Ronny badgering her about her feeling for Gordo, Lizzie turned around to look her boyfriend in the eyes. The sight that greeted her, however was her worst nightmare realized. Her eyes flew wide open and she screamed. Ronny turned but not before the killer's knife pierced his flesh and then exited his body. Lizzie watch in slow motion as the killer withdrew the knife from Ronny's body and then run him through again. Blood stained the blade again and a bit of blood splattered onto Lizzie causing her to fall backwards. The killer then spun Ronny around as he prepared to run the blade through Ronny's chest. Lizzie, unable to watch, ran into the adjourning bathroom and locked the door. The only thing she could think of at that moment was that the killer had finally gotten someone else close to her... and now she was next.
A/N: The Contest results are as follows:
I received seven submissions. Of the seven only 2 were remotely close (and then only in 1 aspect). No one managed to guess who is behind the attempts on Lizzie (although I received several very original guesses). I have to re-edit the final chapters and when that is done I will decide how best to reward those 2 people.
D.Torres