The Time Traveling Killer

Chapter One

Author's Note: Hello! I'm new to publishing on Wattpad so please forgive me if there are any inconveniences. I've read many examples of Psych fanfics so I'm hoping they have rubbed off on me. I rated this story PG-13 because of the serial killer and future violence.I would really appreciate it if you would review. Constructive criticism is encouraged! Thank you and I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I unfortunately do not own Psych. I do not own Shules. I do not own anything besides the story that I have created. I do own a James Roday and Dulé Hill bobble head set, but that is neither here nor there.

WARNING: THIS FIC TAKES CONTAINS SPOILERS ON THE EPISODE MR. YIN PRESENTS.

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Chapter One:

Detective Juliet O'Hara sat at her desk, her eyebrows furrowed in worry. She stared at the case files on her desk but her brain did not register the information before her. Instead, her mind was wandering; thinking about the events of the past few days. Her heart rate quickened and her eyes clouded over. She couldn't go a few minutes without thinking of the time she spent as Yin's captive. Juliet suddenly could feel the cold breeze biting at her skin as she was strapped against the Santa Barbara clock tower railing. She shuddered as the memory caused a storm within her. The detective scrambled from her work area to the front entrance of the Santa Barbara Police Department. Just as she was about to open the door, readying her lungs for the intake of fresh air, she was jostled by the incoming visitor.

"Sorry detective," the man mumbled as he pushed past her. Juliet nodded and was about to leave when she stopped. She whirled around because that voice was one that she was used to hearing every day. She realized that she hadn't immediately recognized it because its usual jovial tone was absent. He had only gotten a few feet away from the door when she called out to him.

"Shawn?" she asked tentatively.

The person she had deemed a stranger at first glance slowly turned around and looked at her. Juliet was shocked to see that it was indeed Shawn Spencer, the SBPD's psychic consultant and her close friend. His overall features were the same, but his eyes were tired and were missing their usual joking glint. Shawn always took pride in his hair, but this time it looked as if he had just gotten out of bed. She took a few steps forward so that they were right in front of each other.

"Oh, hey Jules. I, uhm, didn't see you there," he said without making eye contact.

"What's wrong? What happened?" she asked with concern.

He hesitated before he responded as if he were contemplating over whether or not to tell her the full truth. It seemed as though he had settled for a vague response instead when he replied, "Nothing. Everything's fine. The Chief called me in for another case so I'm here to find out the situation."

She didn't believe him for a second. "No, I mean, you look like you barely slept last night. Where's Abigail? I'm surprised you didn't bring her with you."

Right when she mentioned Abigail's name, Shawn looked off into the distance. His eyes took on a faraway look. They refocused after several seconds, but when he looked at Juliet it was like he didn't recognize her. "Abigail's busy," he said shortly. With that, he turned and walked toward the Chief's office.

I don't have to be a psychic to realize what just happened, Juliet thought to herself. She walked over to her desk once again, completely forgetting her past nightmares. It was imperative that she confirmed her suspicions behind Shawn's demeanor before she could do anything. Juliet dug out her cell phone from her purse and dialed Burton Guster's number, Shawn's lifelong best friend.

"Burton Guster," Gus answered.

"Gus, what's going on between Abigail and Shawn? Did they get into a fight or…?" she didn't have to finish her question because she was sure Gus knew what she was implying.

"Abigail broke up with Shawn a few weeks ago. The exact day would be the day he saved her from Yin. She told him that she couldn't deal with this life. Shawn's been a wreck ever since. I think he's considering…," he stopped suddenly.

"What? What is he considering?" Juliet asked. The concern was evident in her voice.

"I think he might quit the psychic detective business and leave Santa Barbara. Since Abigail broke up with him because of this kind of life he was leading, he figured that it was time to change. I've stopped him from doing anything for now, but I don't think I've thoroughly convinced him. He's at the Psych office right now so maybe you can call him and reason with him."

Juliet was confused. "Where did you say he was?"

"I said he's at the Psych office. Why?" Gus asked.

"He's not at Psych. I saw him walk into the Chief's office like, two minutes ago," she said. Juliet glanced at the room. The inside was concealed by the drawn shades. The real reason Shawn was there began to dawn on her. She started making her way toward the closed doors.

"What? Juliet, you have to stop him. I know he'll listen to you if you can get to him in time," Gus pleaded.

"I'll try, Gus," she said as she hung up. She pushed open the doors and surveyed the room worriedly. Chief Vick was at her desk, a shocked look on her face. Shawn was sitting in one of the chairs right in front of the desk. He turned just as Juliet walked in and his expression was unreadable. Just as Juliet was about to open her mouth, Chief Vick shook her head.

Shawn looked down at his feet and mumbled, "I'm sorry, Jules."

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End Note: How will the SBPD cope with the loss of a valuable consultant? Is it really too late to change Shawn's mind? Why in the world is the story called 'The Time Travelling Killer' if Shawn's gone? Your questions will be answered in the next chapter so stay tuned! I'll try to update as soon as I learn how to work everything so in the mean time, review! Thank you!