Life is Strange: My Unusual Journey

Chapter 13 of my Life is Strange novelization, enjoy.

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Chaos Theory – The Trespassers

"Kate, please!" I cried out.

She did not respond, she just looked at me, eyes engulfed with grief before falling backwards. I cried out and reached towards her.

"No..." I wailed; watching her falling to her death.

I could only watch helpless, when suddenly a loud beeping pierced my mind.

My eyes opened sharply as I leapt upright.

"Kate!"

It was then I realized I was seated at my desk in my dorm room, not on the rooftop with Kate. I had to remind myself what really happened on the rooftop.

'Calm down Max, you saved Kate remember, she's alright.' I told myself.

I looked at the window and noticed it was already night, I then remembered. I had fallen asleep at my desk waiting for Chloe to contact me as we both knew that, whatever was going on was all connected.

We planned to meet up and start investigating, tonight after the school was closed. I had fallen asleep waiting; it was now nearly midnight.

I took a deep breath. 'Today was so crazy...all that stuff with Chloe, then the issue with Kate, then finding out about...my feelings, urgh that's still messed up for me.'

It was true, what a way to end the drama of that day than to sit on the steps with Warren Graham, the boy who I knew had a crush on me, and realize I had the same feelings for him.

Typically I was unable to tell him that; it wasn't the right time, so close after Kate's suicide attempt. Even it had been the right time, I was too worked up, my anxieties playing up and preventing me from saying it.

'Urgh, this is just...' I thought to myself.

Suddenly I heard that beeping noise again and realized this time it was my phone. I checked it and saw it was several texts from Chloe. Many of them were about the incidents earlier involving Frank and Kate and the eclipse. But most pertinent was the most recent messages.

"I have something to show you, meet me in front of campus" The first one said, followed by the second. "Get dat ass in gear NOW"

I grinned and put the phone away, picking up my bag as I stood up. I also picked up my journal in which I had been recording my thoughts about everything that had been happening. This including the incident with Kate of course.

Slinging it over my shoulder; I bit my lip and; feeling awkward, I checked my laptop and sighed as I saw already Kate's suicide attempt was all over the news media. A page had been set up by Blackwell students, showing support for Kate.

I sighed and rolled my eyes. 'Just hope these people all show her this level of respect when she returns...if she ever does...'

Not only that, I could see my facebook page was getting swamped with messages congratulating me on saving Kate. I was seriously considering blocking or deleting, this was getting out of hand. Even my parents had found out and called me about what happened. Nowhere to hide these days.

Switching my laptop off I stood up and let out a soft sigh. Before I left there was one more thing to do, I wasn't the only occupant of the room, while she was recuperating in hospital I was looking after Alice, Kate's bunny. I smiled as I knelt down, gently picking up a carrot and pushing it through the bars.

Alice noted the food and moved closer, sniffing carefully. I smiled wider watching, before standing up. As I made my way to the door I stopped by the mirror and looked at my reflection, already noting how exhausted I looked and sighed.

'Okay, take a deep breath Max, Kate's fine, you saved her.' I told myself. 'Now I need to focus and find out what's going on.'

So, preparing myself I turned and opened the door. It was well after curfew and the lights in the corridor were out. Shaking my head I pulled out my phone and turned on the light. I took a moment to look around, a lot of the room slates had changed. They now had messages of hope and encouragement for Kate. They had even did the same to Kate's slate, I shook my head seeing it.

'So much hypocrite.' I thought sadly; before glaring when I saw the police tape covering Kate's dorm room door. 'Honestly, is this necessary, Kate's still alive.'

Shaking my head I began to make my way down the corridor before stopping as I noticed something. I wasn't the only one still awake.

I could see the door to Dana's room was open, the light still on, just to my left, the shower room was also open and a light on. Curious about this I decided to check the shower room first, inside I saw Taylor standing by the sink, brushing her teeth and a far-away look in her eyes. As I approached however she started and turned, she did not relax in the slightest when she saw me however.

"Hey Max..." She began, awkwardly. "I saw you go up on the roof and save Kate. I can't believe she tried to jump."

I bit my lip before replying. "I can, I'm just so glad she didn't. Are you okay?"

Taylor shook her head. "I'm just, like, shocked, I've never seen anybody try to kill themselves before."

"Me neither."

She sighed and I had to admit I was surprised.

"I didn't think you'd be so upset." I remarked. "Considering how much shit you and Victoria gave Kate."

Taylor shifted uncomfortably at that before replying sharply. "I'm my own person, not Victoria's bitch. Hello, like, she's freaking too. She already broke curfew tonight."

She froze as she just realized what she said.

"Oh shit, I'm not supposed to tell anybody."

I held up my hands and smiled reassuringly. "I won't say a word, I swear to dog."

"I believe you Max." Taylor replied softly. "Besides Victoria, you're the only one who asked me about my mom in the hospital. That meant a lot to me."

"I'm my own person too. Let me know if you need anything." I said calmly; relieved that Taylor at least had the decency to feel guilty about her actions.

After a brief pause Taylor smiled.

"Thanks, you're like...weird but really cool Max." She said at last. "Especially after watching you go up on that roof, Victoria is wrong about you. Now I have to be alone for my nightly anxiety attack. Talk to you later."

I nodded and smiled, turning and leaving the shower room, turning the light on my phone back on. This time I made my way to Dana's room.

Seeing her room slate I couldn't help but note how deeply affected she was, she was really hurting over this. Entering the room I saw Dana sitting on her sofa, she was dressed for bed but it was clear she couldn't sleep. She had her head in her hands and looked guilty, and relieved, about Kate.

"Hey Dana...how are you doing?" I asked awkwardly.

Dana sighed. "Better than Kate, I just can't believe she would even attempt suicide."

I nodded slowly before replying. "I think we're all responsible for what happened."

"True..." Dana replied before looking up at me. "But you're the only one who went up to that roof with Kate."

I shook my head. "I was lucky, that's all."

Dana looked at me, incredulous. "No girl, that was not luck. You made a choice to save her, like a superhero."

There it was again, referring to me as a hero. True I had to talk to her to convince her, but it was Kate who, in the end, chose to continue living.

"Then maybe it's time to catch the bad guys." I replied; trying to mask my awkwardness behind some bravado.

Dana looked at me, confused for a moment.

Finally she asked.

"So, what exactly are you saying Max? You think has something to do with Nathan being suspended?"

I shook my head. "I'm not sure yet, but I'm on it. Weird shit is going down at Blackwell, and I'm going to find out why."

"I'm getting scared now...But people here are still sneaking out tonight." Dana replied with a slight shudder.

That confused me. "What? Like who?"

"Victoria bounced out of here earlier." Dana revealed. "And now you Sherlock."

That confirmed what Taylor said, Victoria had already broke curfew, curious.

I quickly covered however, noting Dana's words. "Not me, I need a break from today...Get some sleep too Dana. See you later."

Dana just nodded and buried her face in her hands again. I just hoped she would take my advice. I quietly left Dana's room, turning my light back on and made my way to the doors. Taking a deep breath and preparing myself I exited the dorms, only turning my light off once I reached the brightly lit courtyard.

Looking around I smiled gently; this place was much more peaceful now, but my smile faltered, it was still hard not to look at it and remember how hours ago it was thronged with people, all looking up at the roof where Kate was ready to jump.

'God, what if I had said the wrong thing, I wouldn't have been able to rewind...What if I never had my powers in the first place.' I thought frantically before catching myself. 'Whoa, slow down Max, don't think like that, you did save Kate, she's fine.'

Composing myself I prepared to make my way to the main campus. As I approached the faculty building however I heard noise and stopped.

I slowly crept forwards and soon saw someone, trying to enter the faculty building, but having trouble with their keys. I then saw who it was.

'Oh fuck, Principal Wells, are you kidding me, if he catches me I'm toast...Wait a minute.' I thought to myself; watching as he turned and sat down. 'He's drunk, no...wasted. I could, I could have a chance.'

So, preparing myself I began to rewind, ensuring I found a time where Principal Wells back was to me for a prolonged period of time.

When I finally reached it I stopped and began to sneak forwards, listening as he mumbled and cursed under his breath, trying to get the door to work. Finally I made it past him and was on my way to the main campus.

I grinned. 'Oh yes, Max the ninja strikes again.'

Still happy I soon reached the main campus and slowed down. Suddenly my self-assurance faded. Where was Chloe? I slowly began to walk forwards looking around when suddenly, something happened which nearly made me wet myself. Someone grabbed from behind and yelled out.

"BOO-YAH!"

I spun around and my panic was replaced with anger as I saw Chloe standing there, grinning.

"Get it." She quipped. "Boo-yah, like I'm some kind of scary punk ghost."

I rolled my eyes. "More like a scary punk asshole. Seriously Chloe, I'm not exactly happy from having to talk Kate down from the roof earlier today. I not in the mood for jokes."

Chloe laughed. "Oh chill out Max, you saved Kate, remember."

"Kate did that herself."

"With your help." Chloe interjected before continuing. "Anyway, the reason I called you is, we're ready to begin our investigation, after all I have here...drum roll please."

I quirked an eyebrow and Chloe caught the message and pulled out a large keyring, filled with keys.

"The keys to Blackwell, thank you Step-shit."

I gaped in shock, she stole David's keys to the school.

I shook my head.

"Are you insane?"

Chloe just shrugged. "C'mon Max, this is our chance to find any sort of clues."

I sighed but nodded. "That's true; alright then, let's go, we need to find anything relating to what happened to Kate...and Rachel."

Chloe nodded, looking suddenly worried. "Yeah; just hope we can find her, better than wondering if she's..."

"Dead…?" I asked worriedly. "I'm sorry Chloe; I hate even saying that."

"Not as much as I hate thinking it, let's go." She replied.

I nodded and together we began to make our way along the path. It was then I spotted something and quickly pulled Chloe behind the nearby pillar.

"What?" Chloe whispered.

I pointed and she spotted them too; it was Mr. Jefferson and, Victoria.

"Thanks so much for helping me put together a portfolio." She was saying with smile.

Mr. Jefferson nodded. "Of course, I just hope the others follow your enthusiasm...Well, this has been a rather stressful day, I'm glad it's over."

Victoria nodded; biting her lip. "I know, it was awful, I don't know what I would've done if Katie would have jumped."

Mr. Jefferson raised an eyebrow at that; I narrowed my eyes too, noting Victoria's choice of words.

"Katie?" He remarked, confused. "I never thought you two were that close, does she?"

Victoria looked uncomfortable and shifted awkwardly. I almost smiled at that; wondering how she would recover from this.

To my shock, of all things, she changed the subject, as if it was of no matter.

"Well, how does this affect the Everyday Heroes Contest?" She asked.

Mr. Jefferson shook his head. "It doesn't. The contest is still going on, I still have to pick the winner, I have everyone's photo, except for Max's."

I cringed at that; especially when Victoria snarked. "Let me give you a one word preview of Max's entry, selfie."

She shook her head and then, of all things, began flirting with Mr. Jefferson.

"C'mon, you've seen my photo, you know it's the best...It's not like you're picking favorites, we'll get to spend a lot of time in San Francisco, just the two of us Mark."

Mr. Jefferson was not impressed. "Stick to Mr. Jefferson and for your sake I'm going to ignore that comment."

Victoria shook her head. "Come now, or maybe I should say you helped me out in exchange for favors."

I was shocked by this, that she would actually do this; threatening Mr. Jefferson.

He wasn't impressed either and remarked sharply. "Also, for your future, I'm going to ignore that threat. This conversation is over, good night."

He turned and stalked away; leaving Victoria frantic before finally glaring and muttering to herself as she stormed back to the dorm.

We stepped out from behind the pillar and I shook my head.

"Man, just when I think Victoria can't get any more evil." I muttered, shocked by her behavior.

I seriously couldn't understand why Victoria did this, especially considering the other aspects of her personality that I'd seen. It's like she was constantly trying to overcompensate.

Chloe shrugged and began to move forward. "Let's go, we better get started."

I nodded and pushed the thoughts to the back of my mind. I followed Chloe up the main doors which she unlocked and we entered the school.

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