"So, I heard that you were attacked by a infamous criminal during the weekend. And the weekend Bear and I weren't with you! The fun stuff never happens to me!"
"Well if you hadn't gotten yourself grounded then you might've been with us! And who says interesting things don't happen to you?! You're pretty much the school's troublemaker!" Jordan grins as I sit down, grumbling. Bear, beside him, hands me a chocolate.
"My apology chocolate for not being there. Do you know where DC is? I have one for her too if she wants it." I smile at Bear and shake my head.
"I don't know where she is. I just had PE extension so I'm feeling a little dead." Jordan laughs and I scowl at him.
"Some of us aren't as fit as you, cake head."
"Cake head? That's a new one. What am I now; cake head, cookie, sweety pie, sweaty pie and I think you even called me a pancake once." I roll my eyes and continue eating. I'd packed some crackers for recess but I knew I would still be a little hungry in periods 3 and 4. Luckily, my lunch was bigger which would satisfy my complaining stomach. But I couldn't eat it now. I actually debated in my head whether to buy something from Fletcher's canteen.
"Can I sit with you guys?" I look up to see Dix. After what happened, we'd become fast friends and I'd given her the nickname Dix. It was easier to say than DC, and prettier. I smile and pat a spot on the bench next to me.
"Sure." I smile and watch Dix. She seems tense and so do Jordan and Bear. It's awkward and the silence makes me nervous.
"Did you guys see the Mardenia against Soori Desert game?" Jordan and Bear grin and soon, the three of them are in a deep conversation about the best football players, games and tactics. I just sit silently, half listening half watching. I'm very glad they found common ground.
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"Police have confirmed that criminal, Gerald unknown-last-name, has escaped jail yet again. This would be the third time and police have been dumbfounded each time. Now to Natalie. Natalie, how is Gerald escaping his prison cell and still out there? What are the police doing?"
"The police are doing everything in their power to find the source of Gerald's escape and can only think that he has an accomplice. But their hunt has become increasingly harder as police try to look for clues as to who this accomplice might be and how he's getting Gerald out of prison. There doesn't seem to be any signs showing break ins or breakouts or any signs of escape. It's all very peculiar and confusing. But police are trying their hardest and after the other five deaths, police are the most determined than ever to find where he is. Back to you Sarah."
I turn the tv off and stare at the screen blankly. I can't find any energy to get up or do anything. I'm numb and I don't know what to do. My brain flicks back to when Gerald took Niyx's life and then to when he tried to take DC's.
The ring of my phone brings me back to the world of the living. Seeing the contact, or more like contacts, I answer quickly.
"Jordan, why are Declan and Kaiden added in this group chat?" Bear's voice sounds slightly shrill. I can't pick out why, but I'm not really caring at the moment.
"Bear, that's beside the point. Didn't you hear the news? It's everywhere! Not only was Tryllin warned but Meya, Maroo, Nialas, Graevale, Vardaesia, Draekora, all over Medora! Even Freya was warned!" DC's stern voice cuts straight to the point which I silently thank her for.
"The news said that there'd been five deaths before today caused by Gerald. Is no one else concerned by this?" My voice is shaky but I can't help it. Niyx was murdered by that filthy bastard. Four other people's family and friends suffered what I did. I wanted to find out who they were and make Gerald pay for those innocent deaths.
"How did you not hear about these deaths before now? Surely you heard about them!"
"No Declan, I didn't. Just because I was in Meya does not mean I heard about them." I can visibly imagine Declan rolling his eyes.
"The first death was Callum Hunter. You know our maths extension teacher? Callum was his brother, Gerald's first target." Bear's voice had lost its shaky sound and was stronger now.
"The second death was Sean Mari, a boy two years older than Jeera. I saw him around when I first started at Akarnae high. He was smart and well liked. But Gerald killed him in the woods one day and... it affected everyone so much." Declan's voice cracks slightly and I wonder how well he actually knew this boy. But I don't ask.
"The third of Gerald's victims was a girl a year older than us, in Kaiden and Dec's year. She was vain and shallow but she could be really nice if she wanted to." Jordan's voice sounds slightly softer than usual. It's lost its happiness and carefree touch.
"The fourth of his kills was an old woman called Lady Mystique. She lived in Woodhaven, a town not far from here. Lady Mystique was liked by everyone and sold books in her bookshop, Ye Olde Bookshoppe. I remember going in there one day when my parents were in Woodhaven. I bought so many books." Dix's memory lightened the mood a little but not enough. I knew who was to come next and I was prepared. But it still felt like a knife to my gut when I heard it.
"Niyx Raedon was the fifth and most recent of Gerald's kills. He wasn't very known but his death hit hard to those who knew him. He was loyal to his friends til the end." Kaiden's voice has a knowing tone which only brings tears to my eyes.
"So, what are we gonna do about this loose murderer?" DC's question hangs in the air. I can't speak but I try. My voice keeps getting caught as tears threaten to spill again.
"Hang low. Never go anywhere alone. Keep all your windows, doors, anything locked at all times. I think that's the best thing to do. We can't really do much and as much as I hate it, it's the hard truth. I think the best thing to do now though is to go about as normal as possible." I hear a few grave agreements before I disconnect from the chat.
There really wasn't much we could do and as much as I wanted to hunt that man down, I couldn't draw attention to myself for him. I knew I would just have to bide my time and wait.
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Repeating History
FanfictionA TMC High School AU Alexandra Jennings has moved and is going to Akarnae High. But there's something dangerous in her past that needs to be fixed. Can she fix it or will all perish? I never said I was good at blurbs XD
