The Academy

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---------Charlie----------
Me and Tony rushed into the ER. Karissa was waiting in the lobby.
"Is he ok?"
"He's been in surgery for a while now."
"Will he be fine?"
"They're not sure."
We all stood there silently.
"Does the school know?"
"Yeah, the police are doing an investigation of the crime scene."
A surgeon walked towards us.
"Which one of you is Charlie Morgan?"
"That's me."
"We need to talk."
He lead me over to the corner.
"Is Karl ok? Was the surgery a success?"
"Karl's fine, for now."
"What do you mean?"
"We were able to remove the bullet and repair most of the damaged tissue."
"That's good isn't it?"
"Yes, but that shot was made by an expert, or somebody who was really lucky. I'm not sure if he's going to make it."
"Well thank you doctor."
"Are your parents around? I think I should talk with them as well."
"My Dad should be here in half an hour."
"Ok good."
I walked back to Tony and Karissa. They both looked at me hopefully, but all I could do is cry.

1 HOUR LATER

Dad was finally at the ER. I ran up and hugged him.
"How's he doing Charlotte?"
Normally his calling me that would annoy me, but I didn't care at this point.
"Not good, the doctors don't know if he's going to make it."
"I'll go have a word with them. But you need to go get some sleep, it's after 1!"
"Ok Dad."
Me, Tony and Karissa piled into the car. We drove in silence. Tony ended up driving because me and Karissa were having trouble not shaking. We arrived at the dorm exhausted and depressed. We really didn't think it could get any worse, until we saw Leliah's dead body.



it's midnight right now so hopefully I'll have time to update tomorrow
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Karissa and me screamed, Tony stood still like a statue, and Leliah didn't do anything (duh). Finally Tony said something.
"We need to call the police."
I pulled out my cell phone.
"911 emergency response."


--------------Detective Ocean-------------
"Time of death, 11:30-12:00."
I looked down at the body. This was by far the most brutal attack. Her leg was shattered from a bullet wound, and her head was almost cut all the way off. Ugh. I think it's more disgusting for a head to be almost cut off then completely cut off.
"So what do you think Ted?"
I turned to my assistant, Ted.
"Sir I think who ever did this was a sick man."
"Or woman, Ted."
I looked around the room, other than the dead body it seemed to be completely normal. I looked in the kitchen. Everything seemed to be fi- wait a second. Why was the knife rack empty? I smiled. Looks like I've found the murder weapon.

 

-------Charlie--------
Since our dorm had recently became a crime scene Me, Karissa and Cam were moved to a new one.
"Hey guys!"
We opened the door and saw Emma sitting on the couch.
"Hey, aren't you in my drama class?"
"Yeah." I responded.
"Well you guys are going to share a room, sorry but this is a two room dorm."
"Ok."
I expected Karissa to make some sort of protest, but she didn't say a word.
"Well goodnight."
We all walked to our room feeling tired and confused. As soon as we got to the new room I fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning the three of us didn't go to our classes, instead we had to hang around the kitchen and wait for the Detective to come. Finally he arrived.
"Girls, I know what happened last night was awful, but we need to get this sorted out. So Cam, where were you from 11-12?"
"I was studying with a few of my friends."
"Where?"
"In the library."
"And you have witnesses to verify that?"
"Yeah."
He turned to me.
"And what about you Charlie?"
"I was at the hospital."
"Because of your brother,?"
"Yes."
"And who were you with?"
"Tony and Karissa."
He turned to Karissa.
"Is that true?"
She nodded.
"Well girls, I think that will do for now, thank you for your time."
Then he got up and left. We all sat there in silence, until, one by one, we started to cry.


if the chapters boring I'm sorry, I had no idea what to make happen
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The next few days were fairly uneventful. Amy and Karl were still in the ICU, our dorm was still a crime scene, and we still felt very lost. Karissa spent all her time writing notes in a book she had, what she was doing I had no idea. Finally, after days of monotony and sadness, something happened, Amy woke up. The hospital called right after it happened.
"She's been asking for her friends."
"We'll be right over."
I hung up the phone.
"Guys, we have to go see somebody."

We arrived at the hospital, and walked inside. The staff had become accustomed to our presence by now, so we knew everybody's name. We walked into Amy's room. She was sitting upright in her bed, looking around with curiosity.
"How long have I been here?"
"About a week."
"Wow, and yet I don't feel well rested."
She laughed.
"So where's Leliah? Is she coming later?"
There it was, the question we had been dreading. This was gonna suck.
"No Amy, she's not."
"Then when will I see her?"
"Umm..."
We looked at our shoes, avoiding the question.
"Come on guys, what's the deal?"
"Amy..."
"What?"
"Leliah's dead."



In case you were wondering ICU stands for intensive care unit (thank you scrubs)
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"What?"
Amy stared at us.
"She's dead?"
"A couple days after you were attacked."
Amy just stared at us, tears welling up in her eyes. Silently we all sat with her, and nobody said a word.


-----------Karissa-----------
As soon as our cry feat was over I rushed out of the hospital. I knew that Charlie and Cam were going to visit Karl, but that would be to much for me. Karl knew to much, that's why they killed him. I felt tears in my eyes, it was all my fault. I was the one who began to piece everything together, if only I hadn't invited Karl to help me. If I had figured it out on my own it would have been me, not him. By now I was full blown crying. Tears streamed down my face as I ran back to school. Suddenly my phone buzzed, I looked down to check it. Text from 'Unknown User', that's weird. I looked at the message, one word. Guilty.




Short update, I'm tired
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I ran. I ran until my throat was dry and I couldn't breathe. I ran till my skirt was torn and my boots were soaked. I ran till I felt like I was going to explode. It was my fault. I collapsed, completely exhausted. Why didn't Karl tell me? Why did he keep it a secret? I lay in the grass, not knowing what to do. I had nobody. I was alone. No friends because they thought I was stuck up, my parents barely remembered my name. The one person who knew and understood me was comatose in a hospital, and was probably gonna die. I knew what I had to do. And then I saw it, gleaming on a rock, practically new. A knife.


-----The Crazy (and knife loving) 'X'---
She fell for it! The only person with the smallest chance of defeating me, brought down by a text message and a depressed mind. She stared at the knife like it was her savior, and mine as well. The blood dripped in the rocks as she collapsed. She stabbed herself in almost the perfect spot. Oh well, can't win it all. Wait... somebody's coming towards her. No, no, NO. This is not going according to plan. Damn you Matt.



I've been working all day, so no more updates till tomorrow.
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He ran to her.
"Karissa? Are you ok?"
Idiot. I laughed.
"Hello 911?"
That's not good. It's to late to kill him now. He ran off, carrying Karissa in his arms. I could go after, but that would be stupid. Only one man dies tonight.


--------------Charlie-------------
I walked back into the dorm with Cam. Emma immediately ran up to us.
"OMG guys, I'm so glad you're here!"
I looked at her.
"What's going on?"
"It's Karissa, she's been attacked!"
"What? Attacked?"
"Or at least they think she was, it might have been self inflicted."
She looked up at me and Cam, her violet eyes full of tears.
"What are we gonna do?"
Good lord I've been through this way to many times.
"Emma, it's gonna be ok. Take a deep breath and find your happy place."
"Ok."
She took a deep breath.
"I feel better."
"Good, now I've got to go."
"Why?"
"I'm meeting up with Tony."
"Ok well bye."
I walked out the door. Before I met up with Tony in the clearing I had to eat something. I walked to the vending machine. All granola bars. I ate mine as I sat down on a bench. Why would somebody hurt Karissa? Just when we were becoming friends to... wait a second. I start becoming close to Amy, she gets attacked. Me and Leliah become really good friends, she's murdered. And now Karissa? This is to much of a coincidence. I stood up. I knew who was next.


-------------The Killer-------------
This is all to perfect. Nobody will be there to stop me. Nothing will stand in my way. And Tony will finally die.

 

-------------Tony---------------
I was standing in the middle of the clearing, waiting for Charlie. I looked down at my phone. 12:12. Sigh. She was running late, as usual. I just hope she gets here soon.


----------Charlie---------
12:13
I ran. I had to get to Tony before they did. I was already late. I had to hurry. I'm running out of time.


------------The Killer----------
12:14
I reached the tunnel. Just a couple yards and Tony is as good as dead.


--------Charlie--------
The tunnel! I'm so close! I might be here in time!

--------Tony-------
12:15
I stood there, waiting. When I heard somebody breathing heavily in the tunnel.
"Hello?"