Chapter 33

Everyone woke up early, excited for the outdoor trip.

The moment they finished their breakfast, the students baskets in hand, immediately headed outside and into the forest.

(Lukas POV)

Trekking down the muddy slopes, I nearly lost my balance. Thankfully, I managed to steady myself with the help of Reius. All the students that were invited, had decided to dress down-their swimsuits under their dress shirts.

"Well here!" exclaimed Ross as he parted some overgrown vines to reveal a beautiful waterfall. Frankly, I was amazed. The water was a combination of blue and pink, reflecting the sky and the flowers that bloomed in the nearby trees.

"Wow." I mumbled under my breath as my eyes took in the sight.

"CANNON BALL!" shouted someone in the crowd, as a gaggle of students jumped into the pool. Splashing those who remained with water.

"Going to get wet before eating huh, you should join them " was all Theo said as he pushed Ross off the cliff before unfolding the picnic mat. Noticing this, the rest of us quickly unpacked the food.

(Timeskip)

"Not joining the rest of them?"

Taking a seat beside me was a dripping wet Alex, his eyes were much brighter than before (albeit a little red), his hair and pants were soaked with water dripping down onto the ground. I merely shrugged, " I can't swim." which was the truth, that and I didn't care.

Alex then leaned over me, grabbing a piece of sandwich. My face immediately went red, " hey! Cut that out, you're getting my shirt wet!" He looks at me with bored eyes before stating, " So what, everyone's clothes are more or less wet now. You can't be the only one dry."

Even so...I want my clothes clean..

"I hope Reius gets better."

"What?"

" I guess you didn't hear."

'Hear what?!"

This time, I was growing a little more worried. What exactly happened to Reius?

"Never mind, it's best you don't concern yourself with it."

Why you!

We stayed in complete silence for a while as we watch our dorm mates play around. After some time, he whispered into my ear, telling me to meet him tonight at the classroom before leaving.

I wondered why?

*GLOMP*

"Reius, what the hell!" I exclaimed as I attempted to get Reius arms away from me. Standing nearby, Oliver giggled.

"Sorry sorry but come on! You should be joining us." He said as he finally let go of me. A small 'thank you' was muttered under my breath. They both took a seat beside me, Reius buttoning up his dress shirt before grabbing a slice of watermelon.

"Where's Theo?" asked Oliver as he turned his head over and over again, trying to search for the aloof boy. I merely pointed my finger to the pool side where Theo and Ross were wrestling one another to the ground, the latter trying to get the former to enter the pool.

he still hasn't given up yet, huh.

"I really like this place. We don't have this back in Scarabia." complimented Reius as he gazed at the scenery.

I nodded my head, agreeing with what he said.

Looking at Reius, I couldn't help but note how mature he looks now. Unlike the boy from a few months ago.

Must be puberty.

It wasn't long before the sun started to set. Packing up, we left the forest and although we did get a mild scolding from the teachers ,everyone was nonetheless happy and just as planned, I met up with Alex in the classroom.

"Okay, what do you want." I said, getting straight to the point.

Dressed in only my nightgown, I quietly walk out of the dorm, descending down the stairs- careful not to wake anyone. Finally, I reached the classroom. A small creak could be heard as I opened the door.

Alexander sat in the corner, a small lantern illuminated in his hands. Beside him was someone new. It was a boy that looked no older than 13. He was small in built, his hair was grey and eyes a deep red.

"You're here." muttered Alexander as he stood up, the boy following his lead.

"Who is he?" I asked, whispering into his ear.

"My fag, Gabriel." Turning around, Alexander faced Gabriel instructing the boy to return to his dorms, which the latter did willingly.

How cute..

Sitting down at the desk, I asked Alexander why the hell he wanted to meet me here for?

"There's something that I need help with."

"What?"

Digging through his pocket, he handed me a slip of paper. Opening it, I read through the contents. My eyes widened in shock.

"This isn't true..right? Theo?...the killer?!"

That's impossible, Theo was with us the entire time. Why would he?

Alexander crossed his arms, " That's what it says but I too don't believe it one bit. That's why tonight, we'll going to be investigating the body."

I nearly fell onto the ground, is he crazy? We'll not experts or forensics for that matter. I was about to protest when he took my arm and together we suddenly disappeared.

(Timeskip)

Panting on the ground, I steady my breathing.

What is this Harry Potter?!

Alexander, who was not having any sort of motion sickness at all. Walked over to a dead body freezer ( why the hell is that even school?) . Slipping on a pair of gloves, he slowly opened the freezer doors, cold air could be seen appearing as he did this.

Inside, was the dead body of Frank. A white blanket over him.

I immediately covered my nose, the stench of rotting flesh was too much for me to take.

"You know what. I'm going to the other side." I said as I quickly slide the lab door shut.

(Alexander)

I swear a tick marked must have formed on my forehead as I watched Lukas leave me.

Ignoring the foul stench from the decomposing body, I stared at the area that was the wound. It had been cleaned up nicely, which saved a lot of time and effort.

Analysing the wound, it was definitely a stab wound-one that was very deep. However, I found it off. An unordinary stab wound, one at such a major body part.

Could this been planned?

Thinking hard, I quickly covered the body back with the blanket, closing the door of the freezer. Gloves still on, I started rummaging though the room, trying to see if I could find an autopsy report.

Crouching down to the last drawer, I finally found it. A yellow folder with the carefully written words [ LAB EXPLORATIONS ] Quickly flipping it open, I caught sight of Frank's autopsy report. Written down was exactly like what I had examined but still...something was off.

"Alexander we need to run now!"

Running into the lab was Lukas. His face frantic.

"Professor Zin, his coming."

My eyes widened as I scrambled to place the folder back into the drawer.

As the sound of footsteps grew closer, I grabbed Lukas 's hand and we teleported back to our dorm. Falling to the ground with a small thump.

"Hew...I thought we were dead." said Lukas as he sighed in relief.

ya...

"What were you guys doing out?"

Like a horror film, thunder and lightning began to clap and flash right in front of us as we stared at Reius. Chibi perched on his shoulders. The shadows giving an eery touch as he stared at us with dead eyes.

DANG IT!