Escaping Death

Note- Hey! I am attempting to write this. I'm hoping that it will be good since it is one of my first horror and suspense stories. I have no idea how I came up with it, but please read and review. I hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer- I do not own Inuyasha. Duh! I wish I did, though.

Summary- Kagome is an average girl with average friends. But after a strange online conversation, horrible attacks start happening all around the city she once known to be safe. Someone wants something from her and they are scaring her and torturing her. But who is it and what do they want? Can she really escape death?

I hope you all enjoy. Please review and thanks for reading. Here it goes.

Escaping Death

Chapter Four


Miroku sat on the bleachers in the gym, which were covered with flocks of people, all of which were quiet. Inuyasha and Kagome sat beside of him. Both Miroku and Inuyasha were suffering, but neither of them would let it show. Outside, they appeared to be sullen and composed. Inside, however, they were continuously screaming and demanding, "Why?"

Kagome kept pondering about all of the current events. She wasn't even listening to the principal, who continued talking on and on about the student whose body was found in an alley the day before.

"--Kikyo Kemataki was a wonderful student, who was loved by all of her peers and loved them back--"

Wasn't that the truth? Well, not the exact truth, anyway, but it was close. A lot of people -- if not everyone -- loved her. And she loved almost everyone of them back. Even Inuyasha.

They had been dating for months and had recently split up, not two weeks ago. Things had gotten complicated with Inuyasha and his family and he had become more aggressive. So in order to try and keep his anger from getting out of control, or either of them getting hurt, Kikyo left. She thought that maybe it would help his attitude. Boy, had she been wrong. It only seemed as if his attitude toward life had only gradually gotten worse.

"--It is so unfortunate that this young woman's life was taken when she had such a long and wonderful life to live out to her fullest. Everyone here who knew her -- and even some who do not -- can't help but wonder why she was taken at such a young age and why. And who took the role of God into their own hands? This question may never be answered--"

Kagome flinched. She had a pretty good idea. Well, not really, due to the fact that the person she told about wanting Kikyo dead was keeping their identity a secret. She couldn't help but shudder when she remembered that this person also knew where she lived and where her room was. She was a possible victim -- but only if this person was really the psychotic murderer that she thought him to be.

The principal went on talking before there was a pause for a few moments of silence. After that, she dismissed them from school early. Miroku and Inuyasha, however, hung around the gym, gazing at her picture that was posted up in disbelief.

"She's gone," Miroku murmured, staring at the picture of his now deceased cousin.

"Yeah, I know." Inuyasha replied.

Kagome remained behind them, feeling a wave of dejection flood over her. She felt out of place. She also felt partially responsible since she had told someone that she had wanted Kikyo dead in the first place. Someone suddenly touched her on the shoulder and she squeaked and spun around, causing Miroku and Inuyasha to do the same.

"Hey," Sango said. "Sorry I missed the assembly. I woke up late." She hugged Miroku tenderly and whispered, "I'm so sorry bout Kikyo."

Kagome sighed and looked at Inuyasha while Sango continued talking to Miroku. He glared back at her scornfully. "What?"

Kagome shook her head. "Nothing."

"Have you got a staring problem, or something?"

"No. I just want to know if you're okay."

"I'm fine," he growled.

Kagome shrugged and turned toward Kikyo's picture. "Whatever you say."

Inuyasha just snorted irritably and looked away.

Kagome heard words echoing in her mind, over and over, as if her mind were a bottomless pit and she had screamed the words down into it. "'You left the door unlocked.' 'Your friends didn't see me last night, did they? That's good, because I was watching you guys through your bedroom window. Now I know where your room is, Kagome. Thanks.' 'Don't be so afraid. I will do you no harm. Let's play a little game, shall we?' 'If you could kill someone, who would it be?'"

Kagome felt her stomach churn when she remembered her answer. "'Kikyo Kemataki, I guess.'"

"Kagome?" Sango asked, snapping her out of her reverie.

"Yeah?"

"You okay?" She examined her friend. "You look a little pale."

"I'm fine. I don't really feel too good. I'm going to go home." Kagome lied. She lifted her bag onto her shoulder from where it had been resting on the bleachers and smiled lightly at her friends. Sango told her to be careful and that if she needed anything, that she knew who to call. Inuyasha only said an unhappy, "See you," and Miroku gave her a warm, heartfelt hug. Kagome didn't think this was odd due to the fact that Miroku had lost a cousin and was distressed and was currently dating Sango.

Nonetheless, she made her way home, stopping at a store only to purchase a drink. But she swore that she could have felt eyes staring into her back. When she looked, however, she found no one. Shrugging it off, she paid for her drink and left.

When she arrived home, she sat on the couch and flipped on the news. Just in time to be reminded of Kikyo.

"--Kikyo Kemataki's battered body was found in an alley yesterday morning. She had, apparently, been going through the alley when she was attacked and beaten with a blunt object. There were no signs of the murderer, nor were there any witnesses. This is only the second murder this week. Katsumi Neotaki, a young teacher, was also found murdered in an alley only a few days ago. Could they be linked through the same killer? We'll have more on these stories as they progress and when more information is available--"

Kagome cut the television off and headed upstairs to her computer. No one was on, however, and she just sat, staring out the window in silence. The sound of an instant message caught her attention, however, and her head snapped back to the screen.

Death986: What's with the sullen look, Kagome?

Miko17: Leave me alone.

Death986: Now, now. Why are you being this way?

Miko17: You killed her, that's why!

Death986: I was just trying to make you happy. After all, it was you that said you wanted her dead.

Miko17: I didn't think you'd do it!

Death986: Well, then. You must not know me very well.

Miko17: I don't want to get to know you!

Death986: Sure you do. You're curious as to my identity. But I can't tell you because you can then tell the police who has been committing all these murders.

Kagome couldn't help but gasp. He'd put up 'murders,' as in multiple.

Miko17: So, you killed the school teacher, too?

Death986: Yes, but I only did that one for fun. I killed Kikyo because you wanted her out of the picture.

Miko17: You're sick.

Death986: No, I just like to have fun. Now tell me, did you want her out of the picture in order to have Inuyasha all to yourself or just because you disliked her?

Kagome stared at the screen. That was all she could do. She was immobilized with shock and fear. This guy was crazy!

Death986: Why are you so shocked? Is it because I guessed the reason?

With shaking fingers, Kagome typed a response:

Miko17: No, of course not!

Death986: Admit it, you love Inuyasha. That's why you wanted Kikyo gone so he wouldn't run back to her.

Miko17: Not true! I don't like Inuyasha! Sure, Kikyo was a little mean, but she wasn't mean enough for me to get somebody to off her!

Death986: Right. Then why, I wonder, did you tell me that you wanted her dead?

Miko17: She was the first one who came to mind! I thought it was just a game! If I had known it was real, I wouldn't have answered.

Death986: Would you?

Miko17: Yes. Now leave me alone and stop killing people.

Death986: I can't do that.

Kagome felt her heart drop down to her stomach.

Miko17: What do you mean?

Death986: We haven't finished out game.

Miko17: We've played enough!

Death986: Oh, no. That was only the beginning. Who is next on your list to die?

Miko17: Nobody!

Kagome signed off. She had to. Everything in the room had begun to spin sickeningly around her as if she had just stepped off 'The Scrambler' at the amusement park or something. She wandered away from her computer and down to the kitchen. She flipped on the television and tried to occupy herself by watching Selene in Underworld: Evolution kick major vampire and werewolf butt.

This seemed to work for a short time. She had caught her breath and her heart was beating at its normal rate in its normal place: her chest.

All of her tranquility was shattered the moment the phone rang and she answered with a timid, "Hello?"

What answered her, however, nearly caused her to lurch forward and die of a heart attack. "It's not nice to sign off on people like that!" The voice was crackling and deep; irregular.

Kagome gasped.

"What's the matter, Kagome?" The low voice inquired. The way he growled her name cause her to tremble.

"W-Who is this?" She demanded, even though her voice was fragile and shaking. She could not tell who it was by their voice for it wasn't their regular voice. They must have been using something to disguise it.

"Can't tell ya." They replied in a mocking tone. "You scared?"

Kagome took in a slow, deep breath and closed her eyes momentarily. When she opened them, she said, "Of course I am. I'm on the phone with a psychotic killer. Wouldn't you be?"

Okay, stupid question. He was a killer, why would he be afraid of someone who passed the time doing the same things he did?

"Maybe," came his response. "Now, let's continue our game, shall we?"

"No," she said, as firmly as she could, which wasn't much due to her fear. "Let's not and say we did."

This, obviously, was not the right answer for he suddenly bellowed, outraged, "Bitch, if you don't tell me who you want to die, then I'll have to kill Inuyasha and Sango and Miroku!"

Kagome flinched and felt her knees buckle. Next thing she knew, she had collapsed against the wall and had slid down it onto the floor with a sob. She felt the hot tears come before she could stop them. She felt her entire body wrack with sobs. She just couldn't help it. "F-Fine…"

"Stop whining!" He commanded.

Kagome did the best she could to keep her whimpers muffled as she tried to come up with someone to kill. It was horrible of her, but she didn't want to have the deaths of her friends on her conscious -- even if this was close to the same thing.

"Well?" The voice demanded irritably. "Who's it gonna be?"

"K-Kagura Iwamura." Kagome choked out with difficulty.

"Now, now," he said in what Kagome figured was his comforting tone. "Everything will be ok."

Kagome let her sobs escape all at once. This guy was depending on her to pick out the victims before he killed them! How psycho could he get?

"I have to go now, Kagome." Hearing his voice made her sick. "But we'll continue our game tomorrow."

Kagome felt a glimmer of hope through an obscured tunnel. She could call the cops and tell them about a guy threatening her and killing people! She could tell her mother and Sango and the others! Everything would be all right in the end and perhaps she could save one life and take a murderer to jail.

Impetuously, he said, "Oh, yeah, before I forget."

Kagome couldn't help but respond with a grotesque, "What?"

"If you tell anyone, I'll kill you and your family and your friends. This is just between me and you, sweetheart. Got it?"

Kagome couldn't speak. It was as if he had read her mind! Great, just what she needed: a psycho killer who could read minds.

"I said, Got it?" He demanded, louder this time.

"Y-Yes. I g-got it." Kagome replied.

"Good." He sounded pleased. "Talk to you tomorrow, sweetheart."

The line went dead and she dropped the phone. As the emotions filled up within her, she screamed aloud, "No! Kagura, Kikyo, I'm so sorry! I'm sorry! Please forgive me! If I could stop him, I would!" Tears trailed down her face, leaving streaks, but she continued on wailing. "Please don't hate me…Please!"

The doorbell rang.

Kagome jumped. He was there. He was there and she knew it. He was coming by to say, 'hello.'

She quickly hung up the phone, which had begun to buzz eerily and irritably. Cautiously, ever so slowly, she approached the door, all the while thinking of a way to kill him if he tried anything. Or maybe she could kill him as soon as he set foot in the house just because he was a killer.

She timidly pulled the door open and looked out to find her cousin, Bankotsu. She felt all the air rush out of her in a relieved sigh -- she had been holding it in fear -- and she opened the door to let him in.

"You all right?" He asked, looking her over. "You look…Pale."

Kagome nodded nonchalantly. "Oh, I'm fine. I was just upset, is all."

Bankotsu nodded in understanding. "That's why I came by. To check on you, I mean. I came back to the gym today and found your friends. They said you didn't feel well, so you came home."

Kagome couldn't help but smile, despite her mood. Bankotsu had always been nice, looking out for those he loved. "I'm okay. I just needed some time alone to rest."

Bankotsu smiled. "All right. Good to know. If you need anything, gimme a call."

Kagome gave him and thumbs up and they hugged briefly before he left.

As soon as he was gone, however, Kagome locked every single lock on all the door and windows and closed every shade. It made her feel better, knowing that he couldn't get in or see her.

She sighed heavily and went up to her room where she promptly sighed on to check email. She had one message. It was a chilling one that caused her to shudder and made tears come back to her eyes:

I'm heading out now to kill the girl you wanted me to. I should be back in an hour, unless I decide to make her suffer. Then, it may take as long as three hours. You'll be hearing about it on the news in the morning, sweetheart.

Goodnight.


Note- There we go! How was it? Sorry it took so long. I hope this chapter was entertaining enough for you. Eighty seven reviews for only three chapters? Holy crap! This story is probably going to be even more popular than Broken Hearts!