Roaming Free

That Witch Deserved To Die

"What plans?" Calum asks Michael. The boys are still driving away from the warehouse.

"Well," Michael started, "A lot of people are going to be at this party tomorrow night. I don't know what it's for, but the police are going, David Smith is going, Niall told me that the gang was going, and apparently a lot of regular people are going as well."

"So.... I'm guessing we are going too." Ashton says.

"Yep, I think so. But I want to find out the details... So Luke and Calum need to stop at Felds and get the lowdown after we ditch the car. I'm sure someone there will know about it."

"Does that mean you two are walking home alone?" Luke asks.

"It's not like we haven't done it before babe," Michael says leaning his head on Luke's shoulder.

"Yeah, I know but I guess I'm just worried,"

"Well don't worry, we'll be fine. Hey Cal, how long till we ditch it?"

"There is a parking garage in about 5 minutes where the security cameras don't work. We'll stop there. Then Luke and I can get cleaned up and changed while Ash and Mike take all the stuff back home in Mike's bag," Calum says and everyone nods. Calum always keeps his back-pack with him no matter what.

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"Hey Marge!!" Calum and Luke say in unison as they walk into Feld's.

"Hi boys! Want your regulars?" She asks. They nod and she tells them to sit down anywhere and she'll take care of their orders. Luke and Calum take a high chair at the counter.

The diner is a very nice gathering place. Everyone knows everyone and people just sit and talk all the time. It wouldn't be unusual if someone asks about a rumor they hear.

"Okay! I have a question everyone," Luke says, he and Calum turning around to face everyone.

"What is it Robbie?" A regular customer asks.

"Well, I heard there's a party tomorrow and I was wondering if you guys could pleaser tell me who's throwing it, what's it for, and if we can come? Basically what's the details?" He asks.

"Well first off, everyone in the town is invited so yes you guys can come. Also you're each allowed one guest. The Clifford family is hosting a masquerade in honor of the anniversary of Anne Marie Irwin's death,"

Both Luke and Calum tensed. They weren't expecting that.

"D-did you say Clifford and Irwin?" Calum asked calmly.

"Why yes I did. You know what happened, don't you? Well I'll tell you anyway. The Clifford family and the Irwin family were best friends, and they were both filthy rich. So as rich people do, they kept to themselves. I never met her personally, but from what I've heard Mrs. Irwin was a lovely lady. She had three kids and apparently they were lovely as well, well at least two of them were. There was Harry, Lauren, and err Ashton. Harry and Lauren were both lovely kids. They were always nice to everyone and were always out in public. No one ever saw Ashton, but we didn't hear anything bad about him. Their dad died when the kids were little so he was out of the picture. But overall they seemed to be a lovely family. The Cliffords were a great family too. They had a son, Michael, but no one ever saw him. I know he ran away at some point but I don't remember exactly when. But back to the point, when Mrs. Irwin was shot, it was a big shock. Nobody saw it coming. All we've heard is that Ashton went crazy, shot her, and ran away. The Clifford family, being the good people they are, took in Lauren and Harry and raised them as their own. It's really a shame that Michael and Ashton turned out the way they are. They came from such great families. But I guess even the good trees have rotten apples."