Hey everyone, chapter ten is finally here! So is the Shape…
Chapter 10: School's Out
October 30th 2004
Ridgemont Sanitarium 3:50pm
"Thank you so much for coming Sara." Lindsay held out her hand and Sara shook it as she
and Miles sat down in the chairs across from Lindsay's desk. Sara looked at Miles fondly
and turned to Lindsay, "Dr. Wallace, I hope you don't mind that I brought someone. This
is Miles Bartram, he-" Lindsay finished her sentence, "Saved your life as I recall. I read
about you in the papers Mr. Bartram. Yes your quite welcome to stay during this
meeting." Miles smiled shyly, "Thanks."
Lindsay opened up the case file on her desk and Sara noticed her name on the
label, "You have a file on me? Why?" "Standard proceeded, my team and I put together a
portfolio on all the people involved with the Michael Myers investigation. It's just basic
information." Lindsay casually spoke as she flipped through several pages. "I see from
your 2002 medical exam that you received a few injuries from your ordeal." Sara
grimaced, "Um, yeah, I have a bit of a leg problem from were I was cut. It's nothing
major." Lindsay adjusted her glasses and smiled, "Yes I'm sure, now it also says here that
you received a very large amount of money from the Dangertainment network." Sara
looked at Miles, "Yeah, me and Freddie were given a 'damage settlement'. Freddie called
it a "Fuck up policy'. We were given hush money so we wouldn't sue the company."
Lindsay continued to scan the information, "Uh huh, but you did pursue with legal
actions. I see you were in court several times with ADA Miranda Preston. She's a friend
of mine, I'm glad she was helpful to you." Sara titled her head, "Um, I called you in hopes
of discussing a further career in criminal psychology. Particularly profiling suspects and
evaluating mental states. Is there another reason why you wanted to see me?" Lindsay
looked at the two people waiting for an answer and quickly clapped the case folder shut.
"I'll be honest with you Sara. I have been on the Myers case for a little over six years. I
was first assigned to the case in 1998 but didn't take over as head investigator until 2000."
Sara crossed her arms, "What does this have to do with me?" Lindsay took her
glasses off, "Well Sara, what it means is you are the sole survivor of Myers' last massacre,
and that puts you at potential risk of re-contact." Sara blinked, "You think he will come
back?" Lindsay looked over to her bulletin board which was covered with newspaper
clippings about various Halloween murders, "He has a nasty habit of doing so." Miles
could tell Sara was getting nervous and decided to step in, "Forgive my impatience doctor
but why did you want to interview Sara?" Lindsay slyly answered, "The people at
Ridgemont Sanitarium in relationship with Smith's Grove and the State governor wish to
collect as much information on all the known survivors so that we can generate any
sketchy patterns. We want to find Myers, he is a danger to society and we need to put him
away for good."
Lindsay saw the apprehension in Sara's eyes and could feel Miles' patience
winding down so she had to work to get her information, "Sara, my research tells me that
you were adopted? Did you ever receive any contact from your real parents?" Sara gasped
at this audacity, "Excuse me! No I did not and I really don't see how that has any
relevance to your 'case'." Lindsay jotted a note down in her folder, "Yes of course, I
apologize. I am just trying to be as thorough as I can. Anyways, it was very nice speaking
to you again. Miles, nice to meet you. If you'll excuse me, I have an appointment I need to
prep for. My secretary Kathryn will show you out." Sara and Miles reluctantly got out of
their seats and awkwardly walked out of the office. Lindsay waited until she saw Kathryn
escort them to the elevator, then she closed and locked her door. She walked over to her
television and hit the play button. The conversation she had just had with Sara came on,
Lindsay smiled, "Gotcha."
October 31st 2004
Haddonfield High School 6:15 pm
"Hi Miles, and the infamous Sara." Jesse was purposefully trying to embarrass her
friend but what she failed to realize was that they had already broken any barrier in
tension. Sara smiled, "Hey Jesse, it's nice to see you again." Jesse smiled cheerfully as Ms.
Harris looked at the youths intently, "Miles, are you here to help Daniel too? I think he
has it under control." Miles looked at Sara and then to Jesse. Jesse turned to Ms. Harris,
"Miles and Sara came to help out with Stephen. We went trick or treating earlier and
we're going to hit some more houses after we're done here." Miles looked at Sara, she
looked a little confused, he smiled, "I'll explain later."
Ms. Harris knew something was up, but for the moment she just nodded and
started back for the stairs. Miles looked to Jesse, "Jesse, we have a slight change in plans."
Jesse whirled around and looked at them after Ms. Harris was out of earshot, "What is it?
Please don't tell me you're bailing on us. Dan is pretty stressed about getting Stephen
home without his parents finding out about our little rendezvous." Miles faltered, "Well,
the thing is…" Sara came to his rescue, "We're not sure we can go to the barn with you.
We have new plans." She took his hand in hers and Jesse looked at them in surprise,
"Really! I see…ok, well I'll just tell Dan to postpone the party. You two owe me for this
one though because he's gonna be bummed out."
Miles gave Jesse a quick hug, "Thanks Jesse, you're the best." Jesse smiled
sarcastically, "Yeah well…I'm glad you two finally got together, we've been making bets
on when it would happen." Sara laughed, "Are you serious!? Were we that obvious?"
Jesse rolled her eyes, "Please….Dan's cats knew you liked each other!" Miles blushed,
"We better find Dan." The trio headed back up the stairs and followed Ms. Harris into her
classroom.
Officer Starks was driving around the block and had come back around to the
school when he noticed a black van parked in the back lot. He pulled into the alley and
drove up to the rear school exit. Starks got out of his squad car and grabbed his flashlight.
He walked over to the van and noticed it was parked askew. He looked up at the school,
three stories high with another level for maintenance.
Starks scoped the building for any signs of forced entry. No broken windows,
everything seemed in place. "Must be the teachers van." He grumbled to himself. Still, he
knew he better stick around just to make sure. He flipped his flashlight off and out it back
in his jacket. He walked back over to his car and got in. Starks picked up his thermos and
poured himself a cup of coffee then settled into his seat and waited. What he had failed to
notice was the lock on the fire exit nearby had been pried off.
Miles and Sara followed Jesse into Ms. Harris' room where Dan was just finishing
up his term paper. He looked up from the blue screen and saw them, "Oh hey Miles, Sara.
I'm just about finished here ok?" Ms. Harris sat at one of the desks near the front and
watched Stephen sitting on the floor. He was rummaging through his pumpkin bag,
"Looking for something in particular?" Stephen looked up to the woman and answered,
"Jolly Ranchers, I cant find any yet." He looked back to his bag and gave a frustrated sigh,
"Danny! We have to go to some more houses so I can get some Jolly Ranchers." Dan
looked to the little dwarf and groaned, "Alright kiddo….just give me a minute here." He
went to print his paper and realized there wasn't a printer in the classroom.
Miles looked over his shoulder and whispered in Dan's ear, "Hey, can we talk?"
Dan wasn't paying much attention, "Yeah sure in a sec. Hey Ms. Harris? Can I run down
to the computer lab and print this out?" Ms. Harris sighed, "Sure, but hurry back. I think
we'd all like to leave soon and I still have a stack of papers to grade for Monday." Dan
got up and headed for the door. Miles quickly followed turning back to Sara and Jesse,
"I'll be back in a sec."
Dan walked down the dark hallway in haste and Miles had to run to catch up,
"Woah hey man wait up! I gotta tell you something." Dan stopped and turned back with a
slight sneer, "I already know. You and Sara aren't coming to the Tower Barn, Jesse told
me." Miles looked away for a second, "It's just that well, Sara and I kissed." Dan crossed
his arms and Miles shifted in his step, "We kind of wanted to go back to her place to talk."
Dan snorted, "Talk? I know what you want, you just want to fuck. Fine go ahead, Jess
and I will take Stephen, we don't need you." Miles looked at his friend with hurt in his
eyes, "Dan, I.." Dan turned to walk away when Miles grabbed his shoulder, "Man, it's not
like that! We're not trying to ditch you. This is important to me cant you see that?" Dan
looked at the boy and his eyes were cold, "No, you don't get it. Friends aren't supposed
to bail on each other just so they can have a one nighter with some college slut." Miles
expression changed, he became angry, "Don't you talk about Sara that way!" Dan turned
back and walked off in anger, "Whatever man…"
Dan stormed into the computer lab to pick up his paper and Miles rushed in behind
him, "Listen to me Damn it! What the hell is wrong with you? We can go to the barn some
other time. It was a pretty risky idea to begin with and what about your brother?" Dan
glared at Miles, "Fuck off." Miles looked at his best friend and tightened his fists, "What
has gotten into you, why are you so pissed about this?" Dan lashed out, "Why!? Because
this is all I have left now! Tonight was my last chance to salvage my relationship with
Jesse. I know she's gonna dump me, who wouldn't?" Miles looked confused, "What the
hell are you talking about?" Dan grabbed his paper and tried to head out but Miles stood
in the doorway and wouldn't let him pass, "Tell me." Dan looked at the stern expression
on Miles' face, "She's been so good to me the past few years. I know she loves me but I
don't think she can take all my bullshit anymore. The cutting, the weed the-" Miles pushed
Dan, "Weed! I knew it, you bastard you've been lying to me. You've been seeing Scott
haven't you?" Dan looked at his feet and answered quietly, "So what if I am." Miles
turned and headed out the door, "Fine Dan. If you want to smoke pot and slash your arms
up, do it. But don't expect me or Jesse to pick up after your messes anymore. I have a life
to Strode." He stormed off.
Miles was shocked, how could Dan be using drugs? How could he have lied to
him, they were best friends. Miles heard Dan running after him and tried to pick his pace
up but Dan grabbed his arm and yanked him back, "Don't leave!" Miles folded his arms
and waited for an explanation, "Miles man, I'm sorry. I just got really fucked up you
know?" Miles looked at Dan, "No I don't know Dan, You've never told me remember?"
Dan ran his hands through his hair, "Ugh….fuck it. Ok you want to know the truth? Why
I'm so messed up these days? It's Halloween and a relative of Michael fucking Myers is
living with us right now." Miles breath caught, "Why?" Dan kicked a nearby locker, "Hell
if I know, says the fucker is coming back. I cant…Stephen, I have to protect him." Miles
looked around confused, "Stephen? What does he have to do with anything? Dan! Tell me
what's going on." Dan looked at his friend with fear in his eyes. He was going back to the
dark place, the place he never wanted Miles to know about, "Michael Myers killed my
family. He slaughtered my grandparents and my uncle and nearly killed Thom and my
Mom." Miles' eyes widened, "Jesus." Dan knelt against the lockers, "Jesus doesn't have
anything to do with it man. He was after Stephen, he was after his blood." Miles
processed this, "Stephen? He's related to Michael?" Dan nodded and clutched his paper
tightly. "I cant let anything happen to him, I cant." Miles understood now, "Then why
would you want to leave him tonight just to shack up with Jesse?" Dan looked at the
ground, "I don't know, I just wanted to do something special for her. I wanted to show
her how much I love her." Just then Ms. Harris Stepped around a corner and faced them,
she spoke and made them jump, "I knew something was going on."
Jesse and Sara were on the computer when Dan and Miles quietly walked in. Ms
Harris was behind them and she did not look happy, "Ok boys, let me get this straight.
You four were going to sneak out of here and party. Is that right Huh? Jesse, did you
know about this little adventure?" Jesse looked at Dan and Miles and then up to her
teacher, "Well I uh," Ms. Harris sighed, "That's what I thought. I'm afraid I'm going to
have to call your parents and tell them about this. And don't think you wont be hearing
from the principal either." Jesse felt her stomach churn, her parents would kill her. Dan
went over to Stephen and stuffed his candy back into the bag, "C'mon Stephen we're
leaving." Stephen jumped up, "Aww man, but I still didn't find any good candy." Dan
looked at the boy sternly, "I'll take you to some more houses ok? Now let's move."
Dan and Miles walked out the door with Stephen and Jesse and Sara weren't far
behind. Sara tried to plead with Ms. Harris, "Ma'am, they didn't really mean any harm.
They just wanted to have some fun for Halloween, do you really have to involve their
parents?" Ms. Harris lifted an eyebrow, "I see. Listen up young lady, when these children
are at this school after dark, they are my responsibility. I cant just let them sneak out and
go god knows where." Sara nodded, and turned to Miles, "I tried."
The gang walked over to the end of the hall while Ms. Harris followed, "I want
you to go straight home, I'm going to call your parents right now so you better hurry. It's
nothing personal kids. Granted I thought you knew better. I have to do what's best for
you. It's part of the job. Now go home, We'll deal with this on Monday." Jesse looked at
her teacher apologetically, "I'm sorry Ms. Harris." Ms. Harris folded her arms, "You
should be Jesse. I thought so highly of you before this. Now do the smart thing and get
home." Jesse headed back, "For what it's worth Ms. Harris, I really am sorry." Ms. Harris
sighed, "I know, I'm sorry too but I have to do this or else my boss will have my head."
Just as Ms. Harris said this a dark shape came up behind her. Jesse screamed as a
white face peered back at them from behind Ms. Harris. The Shape loomed over the
woman and before she could turn around he jammed his butcher's knife deep into her
back. Ms. Harris let out a pained scream as she was lifted off the ground. Miles and Sara
watched frozen and Dan felt his knees buckle. Stephen looked on in terror and Jesse tried
to step forward but she was too scared. Ms. Harris screamed as she was lifted up on the
knife. Michael held her there to dangle for a moment then he threw her into a nearby wall.
Ms. Harris flew off the blood stained blade and hurtled into the wall. Her head it the fire
alarm and it went off as her body hit the ground. Sara found her voice as the shape looked
at the group of terrified kids, "Oh my god…" She turned to the others and yelled, "Run!"
Author Note: Ok, hope you liked this chapter. I recently got a serious urge to write this story again. It's kinda dorky but, I got second wind from watching Days of our Lives. You see, a serial killer has been slaughtering the cast members and after watching the seventh person die and the killer revealed, I got a rush of energy to write my story so mores coming soon!
~Liz
Chapter 10: School's Out
October 30th 2004
Ridgemont Sanitarium 3:50pm
"Thank you so much for coming Sara." Lindsay held out her hand and Sara shook it as she
and Miles sat down in the chairs across from Lindsay's desk. Sara looked at Miles fondly
and turned to Lindsay, "Dr. Wallace, I hope you don't mind that I brought someone. This
is Miles Bartram, he-" Lindsay finished her sentence, "Saved your life as I recall. I read
about you in the papers Mr. Bartram. Yes your quite welcome to stay during this
meeting." Miles smiled shyly, "Thanks."
Lindsay opened up the case file on her desk and Sara noticed her name on the
label, "You have a file on me? Why?" "Standard proceeded, my team and I put together a
portfolio on all the people involved with the Michael Myers investigation. It's just basic
information." Lindsay casually spoke as she flipped through several pages. "I see from
your 2002 medical exam that you received a few injuries from your ordeal." Sara
grimaced, "Um, yeah, I have a bit of a leg problem from were I was cut. It's nothing
major." Lindsay adjusted her glasses and smiled, "Yes I'm sure, now it also says here that
you received a very large amount of money from the Dangertainment network." Sara
looked at Miles, "Yeah, me and Freddie were given a 'damage settlement'. Freddie called
it a "Fuck up policy'. We were given hush money so we wouldn't sue the company."
Lindsay continued to scan the information, "Uh huh, but you did pursue with legal
actions. I see you were in court several times with ADA Miranda Preston. She's a friend
of mine, I'm glad she was helpful to you." Sara titled her head, "Um, I called you in hopes
of discussing a further career in criminal psychology. Particularly profiling suspects and
evaluating mental states. Is there another reason why you wanted to see me?" Lindsay
looked at the two people waiting for an answer and quickly clapped the case folder shut.
"I'll be honest with you Sara. I have been on the Myers case for a little over six years. I
was first assigned to the case in 1998 but didn't take over as head investigator until 2000."
Sara crossed her arms, "What does this have to do with me?" Lindsay took her
glasses off, "Well Sara, what it means is you are the sole survivor of Myers' last massacre,
and that puts you at potential risk of re-contact." Sara blinked, "You think he will come
back?" Lindsay looked over to her bulletin board which was covered with newspaper
clippings about various Halloween murders, "He has a nasty habit of doing so." Miles
could tell Sara was getting nervous and decided to step in, "Forgive my impatience doctor
but why did you want to interview Sara?" Lindsay slyly answered, "The people at
Ridgemont Sanitarium in relationship with Smith's Grove and the State governor wish to
collect as much information on all the known survivors so that we can generate any
sketchy patterns. We want to find Myers, he is a danger to society and we need to put him
away for good."
Lindsay saw the apprehension in Sara's eyes and could feel Miles' patience
winding down so she had to work to get her information, "Sara, my research tells me that
you were adopted? Did you ever receive any contact from your real parents?" Sara gasped
at this audacity, "Excuse me! No I did not and I really don't see how that has any
relevance to your 'case'." Lindsay jotted a note down in her folder, "Yes of course, I
apologize. I am just trying to be as thorough as I can. Anyways, it was very nice speaking
to you again. Miles, nice to meet you. If you'll excuse me, I have an appointment I need to
prep for. My secretary Kathryn will show you out." Sara and Miles reluctantly got out of
their seats and awkwardly walked out of the office. Lindsay waited until she saw Kathryn
escort them to the elevator, then she closed and locked her door. She walked over to her
television and hit the play button. The conversation she had just had with Sara came on,
Lindsay smiled, "Gotcha."
October 31st 2004
Haddonfield High School 6:15 pm
"Hi Miles, and the infamous Sara." Jesse was purposefully trying to embarrass her
friend but what she failed to realize was that they had already broken any barrier in
tension. Sara smiled, "Hey Jesse, it's nice to see you again." Jesse smiled cheerfully as Ms.
Harris looked at the youths intently, "Miles, are you here to help Daniel too? I think he
has it under control." Miles looked at Sara and then to Jesse. Jesse turned to Ms. Harris,
"Miles and Sara came to help out with Stephen. We went trick or treating earlier and
we're going to hit some more houses after we're done here." Miles looked at Sara, she
looked a little confused, he smiled, "I'll explain later."
Ms. Harris knew something was up, but for the moment she just nodded and
started back for the stairs. Miles looked to Jesse, "Jesse, we have a slight change in plans."
Jesse whirled around and looked at them after Ms. Harris was out of earshot, "What is it?
Please don't tell me you're bailing on us. Dan is pretty stressed about getting Stephen
home without his parents finding out about our little rendezvous." Miles faltered, "Well,
the thing is…" Sara came to his rescue, "We're not sure we can go to the barn with you.
We have new plans." She took his hand in hers and Jesse looked at them in surprise,
"Really! I see…ok, well I'll just tell Dan to postpone the party. You two owe me for this
one though because he's gonna be bummed out."
Miles gave Jesse a quick hug, "Thanks Jesse, you're the best." Jesse smiled
sarcastically, "Yeah well…I'm glad you two finally got together, we've been making bets
on when it would happen." Sara laughed, "Are you serious!? Were we that obvious?"
Jesse rolled her eyes, "Please….Dan's cats knew you liked each other!" Miles blushed,
"We better find Dan." The trio headed back up the stairs and followed Ms. Harris into her
classroom.
Officer Starks was driving around the block and had come back around to the
school when he noticed a black van parked in the back lot. He pulled into the alley and
drove up to the rear school exit. Starks got out of his squad car and grabbed his flashlight.
He walked over to the van and noticed it was parked askew. He looked up at the school,
three stories high with another level for maintenance.
Starks scoped the building for any signs of forced entry. No broken windows,
everything seemed in place. "Must be the teachers van." He grumbled to himself. Still, he
knew he better stick around just to make sure. He flipped his flashlight off and out it back
in his jacket. He walked back over to his car and got in. Starks picked up his thermos and
poured himself a cup of coffee then settled into his seat and waited. What he had failed to
notice was the lock on the fire exit nearby had been pried off.
Miles and Sara followed Jesse into Ms. Harris' room where Dan was just finishing
up his term paper. He looked up from the blue screen and saw them, "Oh hey Miles, Sara.
I'm just about finished here ok?" Ms. Harris sat at one of the desks near the front and
watched Stephen sitting on the floor. He was rummaging through his pumpkin bag,
"Looking for something in particular?" Stephen looked up to the woman and answered,
"Jolly Ranchers, I cant find any yet." He looked back to his bag and gave a frustrated sigh,
"Danny! We have to go to some more houses so I can get some Jolly Ranchers." Dan
looked to the little dwarf and groaned, "Alright kiddo….just give me a minute here." He
went to print his paper and realized there wasn't a printer in the classroom.
Miles looked over his shoulder and whispered in Dan's ear, "Hey, can we talk?"
Dan wasn't paying much attention, "Yeah sure in a sec. Hey Ms. Harris? Can I run down
to the computer lab and print this out?" Ms. Harris sighed, "Sure, but hurry back. I think
we'd all like to leave soon and I still have a stack of papers to grade for Monday." Dan
got up and headed for the door. Miles quickly followed turning back to Sara and Jesse,
"I'll be back in a sec."
Dan walked down the dark hallway in haste and Miles had to run to catch up,
"Woah hey man wait up! I gotta tell you something." Dan stopped and turned back with a
slight sneer, "I already know. You and Sara aren't coming to the Tower Barn, Jesse told
me." Miles looked away for a second, "It's just that well, Sara and I kissed." Dan crossed
his arms and Miles shifted in his step, "We kind of wanted to go back to her place to talk."
Dan snorted, "Talk? I know what you want, you just want to fuck. Fine go ahead, Jess
and I will take Stephen, we don't need you." Miles looked at his friend with hurt in his
eyes, "Dan, I.." Dan turned to walk away when Miles grabbed his shoulder, "Man, it's not
like that! We're not trying to ditch you. This is important to me cant you see that?" Dan
looked at the boy and his eyes were cold, "No, you don't get it. Friends aren't supposed
to bail on each other just so they can have a one nighter with some college slut." Miles
expression changed, he became angry, "Don't you talk about Sara that way!" Dan turned
back and walked off in anger, "Whatever man…"
Dan stormed into the computer lab to pick up his paper and Miles rushed in behind
him, "Listen to me Damn it! What the hell is wrong with you? We can go to the barn some
other time. It was a pretty risky idea to begin with and what about your brother?" Dan
glared at Miles, "Fuck off." Miles looked at his best friend and tightened his fists, "What
has gotten into you, why are you so pissed about this?" Dan lashed out, "Why!? Because
this is all I have left now! Tonight was my last chance to salvage my relationship with
Jesse. I know she's gonna dump me, who wouldn't?" Miles looked confused, "What the
hell are you talking about?" Dan grabbed his paper and tried to head out but Miles stood
in the doorway and wouldn't let him pass, "Tell me." Dan looked at the stern expression
on Miles' face, "She's been so good to me the past few years. I know she loves me but I
don't think she can take all my bullshit anymore. The cutting, the weed the-" Miles pushed
Dan, "Weed! I knew it, you bastard you've been lying to me. You've been seeing Scott
haven't you?" Dan looked at his feet and answered quietly, "So what if I am." Miles
turned and headed out the door, "Fine Dan. If you want to smoke pot and slash your arms
up, do it. But don't expect me or Jesse to pick up after your messes anymore. I have a life
to Strode." He stormed off.
Miles was shocked, how could Dan be using drugs? How could he have lied to
him, they were best friends. Miles heard Dan running after him and tried to pick his pace
up but Dan grabbed his arm and yanked him back, "Don't leave!" Miles folded his arms
and waited for an explanation, "Miles man, I'm sorry. I just got really fucked up you
know?" Miles looked at Dan, "No I don't know Dan, You've never told me remember?"
Dan ran his hands through his hair, "Ugh….fuck it. Ok you want to know the truth? Why
I'm so messed up these days? It's Halloween and a relative of Michael fucking Myers is
living with us right now." Miles breath caught, "Why?" Dan kicked a nearby locker, "Hell
if I know, says the fucker is coming back. I cant…Stephen, I have to protect him." Miles
looked around confused, "Stephen? What does he have to do with anything? Dan! Tell me
what's going on." Dan looked at his friend with fear in his eyes. He was going back to the
dark place, the place he never wanted Miles to know about, "Michael Myers killed my
family. He slaughtered my grandparents and my uncle and nearly killed Thom and my
Mom." Miles' eyes widened, "Jesus." Dan knelt against the lockers, "Jesus doesn't have
anything to do with it man. He was after Stephen, he was after his blood." Miles
processed this, "Stephen? He's related to Michael?" Dan nodded and clutched his paper
tightly. "I cant let anything happen to him, I cant." Miles understood now, "Then why
would you want to leave him tonight just to shack up with Jesse?" Dan looked at the
ground, "I don't know, I just wanted to do something special for her. I wanted to show
her how much I love her." Just then Ms. Harris Stepped around a corner and faced them,
she spoke and made them jump, "I knew something was going on."
Jesse and Sara were on the computer when Dan and Miles quietly walked in. Ms
Harris was behind them and she did not look happy, "Ok boys, let me get this straight.
You four were going to sneak out of here and party. Is that right Huh? Jesse, did you
know about this little adventure?" Jesse looked at Dan and Miles and then up to her
teacher, "Well I uh," Ms. Harris sighed, "That's what I thought. I'm afraid I'm going to
have to call your parents and tell them about this. And don't think you wont be hearing
from the principal either." Jesse felt her stomach churn, her parents would kill her. Dan
went over to Stephen and stuffed his candy back into the bag, "C'mon Stephen we're
leaving." Stephen jumped up, "Aww man, but I still didn't find any good candy." Dan
looked at the boy sternly, "I'll take you to some more houses ok? Now let's move."
Dan and Miles walked out the door with Stephen and Jesse and Sara weren't far
behind. Sara tried to plead with Ms. Harris, "Ma'am, they didn't really mean any harm.
They just wanted to have some fun for Halloween, do you really have to involve their
parents?" Ms. Harris lifted an eyebrow, "I see. Listen up young lady, when these children
are at this school after dark, they are my responsibility. I cant just let them sneak out and
go god knows where." Sara nodded, and turned to Miles, "I tried."
The gang walked over to the end of the hall while Ms. Harris followed, "I want
you to go straight home, I'm going to call your parents right now so you better hurry. It's
nothing personal kids. Granted I thought you knew better. I have to do what's best for
you. It's part of the job. Now go home, We'll deal with this on Monday." Jesse looked at
her teacher apologetically, "I'm sorry Ms. Harris." Ms. Harris folded her arms, "You
should be Jesse. I thought so highly of you before this. Now do the smart thing and get
home." Jesse headed back, "For what it's worth Ms. Harris, I really am sorry." Ms. Harris
sighed, "I know, I'm sorry too but I have to do this or else my boss will have my head."
Just as Ms. Harris said this a dark shape came up behind her. Jesse screamed as a
white face peered back at them from behind Ms. Harris. The Shape loomed over the
woman and before she could turn around he jammed his butcher's knife deep into her
back. Ms. Harris let out a pained scream as she was lifted off the ground. Miles and Sara
watched frozen and Dan felt his knees buckle. Stephen looked on in terror and Jesse tried
to step forward but she was too scared. Ms. Harris screamed as she was lifted up on the
knife. Michael held her there to dangle for a moment then he threw her into a nearby wall.
Ms. Harris flew off the blood stained blade and hurtled into the wall. Her head it the fire
alarm and it went off as her body hit the ground. Sara found her voice as the shape looked
at the group of terrified kids, "Oh my god…" She turned to the others and yelled, "Run!"
Author Note: Ok, hope you liked this chapter. I recently got a serious urge to write this story again. It's kinda dorky but, I got second wind from watching Days of our Lives. You see, a serial killer has been slaughtering the cast members and after watching the seventh person die and the killer revealed, I got a rush of energy to write my story so mores coming soon!
~Liz