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Written for Open on Sunday LJ community's challenge #108, "News Report."

Graduation Ends in Explosion
by Zzilly14

Buffy sat on her living room couch, watching the local news the day after graduation.

"An end-of-school prank? How gullible do they think people are?" she shrieked.

Footage of the school's remains were displayed as the reporter discussed the casualties: "At least fourteen are dead, and many more missing, including Mayor Richard Wilkins the Third and Sunnydale High Principal Lyle Snyder."

"Lyle?" Buffy giggled. "Lyle?"

Joyce entered the room and crossed her arms. "You could at least show some respect for the deceased."

"I know, Mom. But come on, 'Lyle Snyder'? No wonder he never told anyone his first name."