Chapter 9
The next murder
Hey everybody!! I do not and I repeat I do not own SH!! Okay to be truthful I am not going to put down all the scenes that were not their cause to tell you the truth there is so much that most of it is not ever important but I will put down as much as I can. SORRY!! BUT ITS CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Early the next morning Ichabod awoke and walked to a barn that belonged to a Killian family. Ichabod enjoyed Mr. Killian's company very much. Walking over Mr. Killian who had brought out a black horse covered in dust. It looked like it had been locked away in a dark cupboard. (Harry Potter fans HEHE)
"His name is Gunpowder", as he patted gunpowder more dust coming up from the horse. "Well I am sure he will be just fine Mr. Killian. Thank you."
Killians wife is talking to a pregnant woman who is leaving passing her herbs on the way out. "Mind you rub them well in the breech Mrs. Sherry, and don't worry it'll be easy as shelling peas", as the Mrs. Sherry smiled and left.
Little Thomas Killian runs pass his father but his father catches him gives him and kiss, "Give your mother a kiss from you and two from me", as he let Thomas leave to run to his mother. Before Ichabod can asked Mr. Killian any questions a gunshot was shot in the air as a man on his horse began screaming. "Murder! Murder the Horseman has killed again!"
Riders road out into the forest following each other to the dead body. Ichabod followed behind them strangely. "Nice horsy", as he jumped off his horse seeing the men surround the body.
Mr. Van Tassel broke the silence, "Mr. Miller ride back for the coffin cart everyone else keep a sharp lookout". Earlier that morning Katrina and Selena went out to pick followers and to take a brisk walk through the forest. "So Selena what did the crow say?", as they walked deeper and deeper. "She talked riddles, All she said was that Ichabod was special. Anything else she would not say".
Before they knew it they heard a gunshot and a cry of the horseman. Katrina turned wide eyed towards her sister. "He has killed another", as Selena took her sisters hand running quickly. The silently hid in the bushes as they saw the men and the Constable around the body. Selena looked around and saw a large tree looming over them. (Yes to everyone if ur thinking what I think ur thinking then ur right!! HEHE!! Curiosity killed the cat!!!)
Quietly shushing her sister she pointed to a large branch where it stood over everyone. Katrina shook her head knowing where this was going. Selena pleaded with her eyes begging Katrina. Katrina gave in and they started to climb. (Yes I know it is probably hard to climb a tree like that in a dress but hey this is my story so I made them SUPERWOMEN HEHE)
They had made it on the branch and they sat their over the large group as they winced at the beheaded body. They sat their silently to listen. "The fourth victim Jonathan Masbath".
Ichabod began feeling squeamish but continued. "And.......the head?" Philips spoke up terrified, "Taken". Ichabod puckered his lip together in thought, "Taken.....?"
"Interesting........very interesting", as he circled around the body. "What is?", Baltus spoke up looking around. "In headless corpse cases like this....the head is removed to prevent identification of the body".
"But we know this is Jonathan Masbath", as Baltus became confused. "Exactly! Then why was the head removed?", as he began getting excited. "Why?"
"I don't know", Ichabod said feeling like an idiot. He walked over to Dr. Lancaster, "You have moved the body?"
"I did". Ichabod became furious, "You must never move the body!" Dr. Lancaster became terrified somewhat of Ichabod, "Why not?"
"Because", not having anything else to say as he circled the body once more. "These strides are gigantic", following the large hoof beats as he went around again. "The attacker road Masbath down and came back, came back to claim the head". Katrina and Selena sat their staring at Ichabod in wonder.
Ichabod kneeled over to wear the head would have been, near the neck. Out of his satchel he pulled out a blue powered bottled mix and began to spilled it over as a sort of fog came up. "A chemical reaction, it shows there was just a smear of blood, no more".
Ichabod took out a pair of large goggles that he had made the made and began to examine the body. Taking out one of his strange instruments he went to the neck but the moment he did he stood back up breathing deeply staring away as a large bug could be seen feeding in the neck. "Interesting......", trying to act calmly. "What? What is it?", Baltus asked staring at Ichabods back.
"The wound was cauterized the very instant as if the blade itself was red hot yet no blistering or scorched flesh". Gripping his talisman Magistrate Philips whispered, "The Devil's fire". Ichabod looked worried not sure what to do. He was unsure for he had never come across something like this.
He took off his goggles and walked around the body once more. Before he knew it he heard a cracking sound as he looked up seeing Selena fall from a large tree and into his arms.
LOL!! HEHE!! I JUST LOVE CLIFFHANGERS! DON'T U??? PLEASE TO ANYONE READING MY SW STORY I AM AT MY WITS END! IF I CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING I MIGHT JUST STOP WRITING IT! I DON'T WANT TO BE MEAN BUT I REALLY THINK I HAVE NO CHOICE! IF ANYBODY GETS AN IDEA IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!
