Monster lovers

Headless biker

Dullahan

Mondo Owada

"Did you guys hear?"

"Hear what?"

"Another person went missing last night."

"What is that like the 5th one this week?"

You ate your lunch listening to your friends talk about the recent news. There has been an increase in people going missing lately with no expansion.

"Do you think it could be because of-"

"Not that again it's just rumors."

"What's just rumors?" you asked.

"There's a rumor going around that it's the headless biker that's been taking people."

"Headless biker?"

"Like the headless horseman."

"No shit."

A few of you let out a short laugh. "So, what is the headless biker?"

"Just an old wife's tale to keep people from walking home alone at night. Not like there is ever a reason to do that anyways." one of your friends replied.

"What's the story behind it? I mean it had to have started with something right? That's how that usually goes anyways."

Your friend all looked at one another for a moment as if wondering who was going to explain it first.

"Will." one of them started. "A long time ago there was this well-known biker leader, he was known to be ruthless when dealing with rival gangs. Anyways he had this partner who he loved more than anything else in the world. So much so that he would keep them hidden from the other gangs not only because they were a weak spot for him but there was no telling what would happen to them if his rivals got their hands on them. One night as he was taking a ride with his partner a few guys from a different gang showed up trying to run him off the road. So, he started to speed up trying to get away from them but one of them. He tried with all his might to keep the biker under controlled but if he did then there wouldn't be a headless biker. The crash was horrific with his partner dying instantly. He cursed the bikers that were involved before they finished him off by cutting off his head and I'm sure we all have heard about angry spirits." They looked around the table.

"So, what does that have to do with people going missing?"

"Will this is where it gets a bit complicated because there are two different stories on why he haunts the night. Some people say he kills people who look like the people who made him crush. The other one is similar but he also will take people who remind him of his partner."

"Take?" you questioned.

"Yeah, some say that he takes you into the night never to be seen again, others say that he will trick them."

"Trick them how?"

"I'm getting to that." they say giving you a look that tells you to shut up. "When someone is walking around at night alone, he will come up to them and offer them a ride. If they say yes then you will never be able to get off of it again. If you say no then he will grab your arm and drag you along as he rides. Either way you come with him whether you want to or not."

"And how do you know all of this?"

"I heard it around so I looked it up." they said plainly going back to eating their food.

"And there's really no way to beat him?" you wondered

They thought for a moment. "Not from what I found but there is usually a way around those things if you think hard enough."

It was at that time that the bell rang for class.

Later that night when you had gotten home the story your friend told you hadn't left your mind so you decided to look it up for yourself. There wasn't too much on the headless biker or at least nothing new you could find that your friends hadn't already told you. Going to bed with unanswered questions made it harder to sleep but it was better than none at all.

The next day you were again sitting at lunch with your friends however one of them was missing, the very one that had told you about the headless biker. Thinking not much of it given it wasn't usual for people to miss a day of school. As the school day came to an end the teachers reminded everyone not to walk alone at night. Which you and your friends did follow that advice however this time was different given the fact that you remember that you had to pick up a few things before heading home so you left your group.

The sun was barely peeking over the horizon when you left the store. When you've only got half way home it was completely night. As you were walking you heard the sound of a motorcycle not giving it much thought until after it passed you it stopped about 10 feet in front of you. As you get closer you get a better look at the rider. He was a big guy wearing a long dark coat as you passed him you got a better look at his face but not wanting to draw attention to yourself you didn't stare too long.

"Hey." you heard a voice a few feet behind you. "Need a ride?"

As you were about to reply, the headless biker crossed your mind. Turning towards the guy you noticed there was a line running across his neck. Thinking back to what your friend had told you even if you said no or yes either way you were screwed unless you could think of another Anwer. Maybe there was something in one of the articles I read...Damit why me.... wait...

"Mondo..." you began. "It's past sundown, we need to get home."

In one of the articles someone said that if you played along as his partner asking for a ride home, he would take you home despairing right after. Will you get a reaction out of him scanning you carefully before his eyes widen in recognition then filled with rage.

"What the hell are you doing out without me?!" he snarled angrily. "Get. on."

And you did with the way he looked you didn't want to piss him off anymore besides there was still a chance that he would either drag you or force you on anyway. Besides the fact that you were riding with a murderous ghost the ride wasn't so bad. After a while you saw that the buildings were no longer familiar.

"Home." was all he said.

Home? But this is nowhere near.... then it hit you. He thought that you were his partner from when he was alive. No, he can't... I mean even if he did then when he drops me off, he will just leave .... right?

"You know the rules." he said in a cold tone. "You know what happens when you break 'em."

What the hell did he mean by that?

"I'm not going to let anyone take you away from me again. Even if I have to chain you to me."

There is still a chance.... he's never been seen during the day so I just have to wait until day break... or at least that's what you hoped. But no hope can change the fact that it's going to be a long night.