Ok... So I'm REALLY sorry for not updating. I will now! I have a ton of projects going on, but I'll manage something.
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The next day, Aquarius didn't feel like coming to school. He got up reluctantly, brushing his messy hair off his face. He got to school earlier than usual that day, and found Capricorn had as well, though he was mostly punctual. Pisces was sitting on a nearby bench, reading a book, as was typical of her. No one else from their class had arrived yet, except for Cancer, who was walking towards Pisces. As he greeted her and she greeted him back, Aquarius put his bag down on the bench where Cancer was now sitting, and after greeting them both, he went over to Capricorn.
"Couldn't get much sleep either?" Aquarius asked, noticing the bags under his friend's eyes.
Capricorn gave him a sad smile. "Not really."
"We have to do something. I don't know what, but we do." Aquarius stated, determined.
"That much I can agree with. Let's get our bags."
Aquarius went over to a bench where Cancer was now sitting with Taurus. Pisces was heading towards class with Aries and Gemini. The two didn't get along at all, but Pisces was friends with everyone, and often acted as glue. He got his bag, and headed towards class as well, Capricorn right behind him.
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That was short for today, but it's almost done. I just need to get some sleep first :p
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Maths, Science, Science. The first three periods came and went, and Aquarius wasn't paying much attention. They knew. The murderers knew. And seemed to position their notes conveniently well. But that morning, they didn't find any.
Soon, they were released from class. Aquarius' mind was absent as he walked over to his locker. So much, that he didn't notice the small paper note inside it, until it fell on his hand.
He gasped, looking around. They'd put one directly inside his locker? Gulping, he opened the note.
"Hello. You've noticed it, haven't you? We know you know. And you're not going to do anything about it. You won't be able to, soon. But worry not - soon, too, all will be revealed. Soon it won't matter anymore. So prepare yourself, because the time has almost come. This isn't the last of the notes, but it's your last chance to retreat. If you find the next one, you can't back away from this anymore.
994786"
Aquarius clenched his fists, crumpling the paper. He had to tell Capricorn. That was his first thought, though something held him back. No he didn't. This was dangerous. The note clearly stated that if he tried to find the next note - he suspected those numbers had something to do with it - he woukd be in real danger. Why drag Capricorn into that? He'd put them all in this mess to start with anyway. But he had to savr Virgo.
Determined, he opened the paper again. What could thise numbers mean? Coordinates? But that didn't make sense... If the murderers knew their timetable and locker number, they must be inside the school somehow. Either students or staff. What in the school had six numbers? Locker codes? He frowned. That could be it. If he could sneak into the Staff Room and look at the chart... He could get the locker number and go there. He just had to avoid any questions from Capricorn.
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Okay, I'm going to finally update. Let's do this. I really need to get things done.
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That day, Aquarius avoided talking to anyone. He was quiet in class, he worked as if everything was okay. As if he wasn't about to risk his life. And then the end of the day came.
He had been avoiding Capricorn for obvious reasons. He waited for most people to leave. He waited until it was time for the teachers' work day to end.
Finally, he snuck up to the storage room and opened the key compartment. After obtaining the Staff Room key, he walked up the stairs once again, and towards the Staff Room door. He used the key to open it, went inside, and was about to close the door when someone caught his arm.
"What are you doing?" The person said, and Aquarius spun around, yanking his arm away.
Part of him was relieved to see Capricorn and not someone else, but the rest knew his plan had been in vain.
"I just... Uh... I thought you'd gone home." Aquarius stammered.
"You've been avoiding me, so I followed you. Clearly you're up to something, and I'd bet it's got to do with Virgo. Also, you didn't tell me because you didn't want to endanger me more and this was all your fault," Capricorn guessed. "So bother arguing now because I'm coming with you."
Aquarius sighed. He was right. "Alright, I just have to get a locker number. Stay here and watch the door."
Capricorn nodded, and Aquarius finished closing the door.
The chart wasn't hard to find once he'd gotten in.
