Police 101 ~H.S. AU~

~ Chapter Thirty ~

Katie's P.O.V

My mind currently felt like it was ease, a sense of relaxation rushing through my body. Peaceful and quiet, as my thoughts wandered around my head. The sun was slowly setting down, the late night summer sky was undoubtedly beautiful and breathtaking. Everything seemed so chill, happy and perfect.

"It's your fault, Katie."

"Why did you do this to me?"

"Did you not love me enough? Did you hate me?"

These words began echoing in my ears, the mood rapidly changing into a much upsetting and unpleasant atmosphere. The dusky summer sky soon transformed into utter darkness and the once clear airspace now releasing heavy downpour - what is happening? Where are these voices coming from?

"How could you be so careless, Katie?"

"What did I do wrong to deserve what you did? Why did you put me in danger like that?"

The voice continued, I was so confused and bewildered... but that was when a small figure appeared in front of me, staring up at me with striking blue wide eyes; complementing her light complexion. She slowly walks towards me, allowing myself to get a closer look - only to notice she was dragging a small teddy bear across the floor and her long brunette curls were covered in ash. Memories come flooding back, as though as the thing happened only yesterday and the identity of the girl coming straight to mind.

"Why, Katie? Why? All I ever done was idolise you and now because of you being clumsy, I'm gone."

"All because of your mistake."

The small girl proceeded to speak, looking at me with hurt and agony in her eyes. Her face was covered with ash and her clothes were full of dark marks; sadness swept across her little face.

"Evelyn... I- I-..." I muffled out, completely lost for words.

"You must pay for what you did, Katherine."

Evelyn snapped, her entire mood switching from sadness to complete anger and upset. She lunges forwards, roughly grabbing my throat and traces a sharp object against my soft skin. I wanted to scream, but no sound came out. I felt weak, trapped, vulnerable. It's like I tried to run, but my legs wouldn't allow me. Everything around me was spinning, all I could see was Evelyn's piercing blue eyes that had darkened in colour.

Suddenly, everything went to one large blur and I shot upwards; a loud screech escaping from my lips. The rain, the pitch black, Evelyn... was all gone. I found myself sat upright, heavily breathing and my body couldn't stop shaking. I felt extremely flustered, whilst sweat was running down my forehead as tears ran down my cheeks. I start taking deep breathes and run a hand through my hair, pushing it out of my face.

I soon felt something wrapping around my waist, which only caused me to jump and let out another shriek. I flinch and soon hear a soothing, recognisable voice.

"Hey, hey, hey... shhh..." Harry mumbles quietly to me and sits up himself. He moves his arm from around my waist, instead putting it around my shoulder as he rubs my arm up and down. "Katie... talk to me." He says, looking down towards me.

"I... she... she was here." I mutter out, frantically looking around the tent, only to see nothing but Harry and I.

Harry pauses, knitting his eyebrows in confusion. "Who?" He says. "Nobody has been here except us, Kat."

"She was right here! I seen her! She... she almost hurt me and I just. She had a knife, I panicked and-" I rambled, resting a hand on my forehead. "She kept asking me questions, her tiny body was so fragile and weak. She snapped at me, like she wanted some sort of revenge. It was horrible. I swear, she was right here! I saw her with my own eyes!"

"Katie, look at me," Harry instructs, using his hand to move my face to look up at him. "You were clearly having a nightmare about something, it's okay... nobody is here. Just you and me. Calm down, lovey." He says softly and continues to rub my arm as he holds me close. I remained quiet, just trying to calm myself down and take deep breathes. It was just a dream, well, a terrible nightmare that I don't want to relive.

"If you don't mind me asking, who tried to hurt you? Maybe it's best to get the nightmare off your chest to clear your mind." Harry adds, his voice so soft and soothing. "If you want to, of course."

I keep looking up at him and take another deep breath. "Evelyn." I simply reply, my tone being low.

"Uh... who?" He asks.

"My little sister."