Disclaimer: see previous chapters
Author's Note: I know this chapter is really really really short. I like short chapters. I just wanted to keep the suspense building and that sort of thing. Keep R&Ring!
Something's Going On…
Mrs. Franklin sat at her desk, entering grades into her computer as she waited for the last of her class to finish their English quiz. She glanced around the room, noticing that Erin appeared to be asleep. Erin never slept in class! Ah well, she mused, Erin's probably just thinking or something.
After a few more minutes at the computer, she called to the class, "Who still has a quiz out?" No one raised their hand, so she stood up in front of the class and said, "Well then, I suppose we'll just get started! Everybody get your books out and open to page 734!" She waited as the majority of the class complied and looked around to spy out the people who deserved book detentions.
Mrs. Franklin noticed with alarm that Erin still hadn't retrieved her book. "Erin! Wake up!" she called. Erin still did not move. Now this is strange, Mrs. Franklin thought as she walked to Erin's desk. She lifted Erin's head up and found that her eyes were open, yet unseeing and glazed over. Erin was still breathing, but it was shallow and silent. Mrs. Franklin shook the girl to no avail, then proceeded to slap her. No response.
Finally, Mrs. Franklin gave up. She strode to a button on the wall which would allow her to speak with the front office through the PA system. Then she could call the nurse and get help. Suddenly, Erin swayed to one side and snapped her head up. Her breathing suddenly became harsh and quick, as if she had just run a race. A scream, high and piercing, sprang from her mouth. Then all was silent.