Chapter 5 : Eyes are the window to the soul (2)

" Why are you telling me this ? I thought you didn't like me. " said Judas.

" You may be a jackass . But that doesn't mean i want you to see you dead. " said Quincy .

Of course judas knew about the so called "soul taker" . The lunatic became a prominent reoccuring figure in the local news . Some demented serial killer that kidnaps teenager's with fair or exotic eyes .The bastard usually gouges out the eyes of his victims . He collects their eyes like some demented form of stamp collecting. Most of his victims were high school age . Young teenaged girls in particular . Not only did the deviant abduct his victims . He returned their severed heads back to their family , with their empty maggot infested eye sockets taunting the victim's family .

They were a sick individual . The police department still had no knowledge of the serial killer's gender. So far they haven't been caught . Which quickly became a stubborn stain on the local police department's reputation. Some parents decided to move away from the city. Migrating to the countryside or abroad . To protect their children . Most refused to leave their homes .

Missing students became a staple of their school. The faculty even had a meeting in the auditorium . The students were advised to stay home . And walk in groups instead of walking alone . Even the male students had to attend . Despite most of Soul Taker's victims being female . For some reason their school seemed to be the killer's primary stalking ground .

Despite the threat of a serial killer the school managed to function as normal . Though the students wore uneasiness in their steps . It would take some time until they felt safe . The mere knowledge that their parents couldn't protect them was a sobering thought . Some took martial arts classes in order to defend themselves. Some even armed themselves . A lot of weapons brought to school were confiscated .

Some speculated that the killer was a former student of Newtman High School . The name of their school. Due to the fact the students missing , were kidnapped as soon as they left school . It was always as they were walking back home.

Local news outlets gave the serial killer the pretencious name soul taker . Even during tragedies they had to dramatize and sensationalize everything . These reporters didn't hesitate to capitalize on the suffering of others .Often asking insensitive questions to the victims family .

His name was dubbed that way partly because of the saying "Eyes are the window to the soul " . Suspect collects the eyes of their victim. Some superstitions believe that eyes reflect the soul . And that you can tell a lot about individual by looking into their eyes . He steals eyes therefore he take their souls . The bastard even had fans.

Cops had arrived at Judas's house last week . Officer Beavis and Officer Kreme to advise him to be cautious . With eyes like his it was a no - brainer that he would be a prime target . The killer wouldn't be able to resist the urge to collect his eyes .

' They would be doing me a favor. ' Judas thought internally . Having no desire to imagine the reaction his mom would make , to being gifted her only son's severed head . He stomped down on those traitorous thoughts . Without him his mom would be a wreck . They depended on each other to survive.

They continued to walk in silence until they made it to Judas's house .

" Thanks for walking me home . " Judas said. With no smart remarks to be found . He was genuinely touched by the gesture .

" Your welcome . Please Look after yourself ... i'm serious . I don't want to see your severed head on the news. No one deserves that . " Quincy said . His green eyes staring resolutely into his.

Quincy left his parting words still playing in his head . Judas lay on his bed staring at the ceiling . It was 3:50 p.m.

' Why does he care so much? ' Judas thought . But could find no answers . He stared blankly at the ceiling . As if it could unravel the mysteries of the universe. He couldn't imagine anyone besides his mother caring for him.

Whenever he was in a quandry . He would just stare at the ceiling . It was oddly soothing . Especially when he had the ceiling fan on . Maybe it was just him being weird . But the cold air on his skin . And the spinning of the fan made him feel safe.

The meditation music playing in his earphones helped complete the atmosphere. Making him feel tranquil. Dragging him into his happy place . His breathing was steady and he could feel his heart beating .He closed his eyes and imagined he was on the beach.

He could feel the warm sand on his feet. The cold water touching his skin and the seagulls flying . He picked up a seashell . And made a sand castle.

The wind whisphered in his ear . He was safe . Until the sand began to suck him into it . He was sinking . His screams being blocked out by the sand . Until nothing was left.

He opened his eyes. Sweat fell from his forehead . His heart pounded in his chest . He checked the time on his phone . It was 6:30 p.m. he went downstairs to eat dimner with his mother . She had made enchilidas .

" How was the library honey . " Elsie Said.

" It was fun. " Judas said looking at her side. Avoiding making eye cintact.

" That's nice to hear . Your still young you need to enjoy yourself once in a while . " Elsie said .

Judas finished eating his enchilada and went to wash his dish . Once he was finished he informed his mom that he was going to the park to jog.

" Honey , are you sure ? . It's dark right now . I think you should stay inside tonight . " Elsie said .

" Please mom ... it won't be long . I'll come straight home i promise. " Judas Said .

" Come home before 8:00 p.m. ... Call me when your making your way back home . " Elsia said . She sounded unsure . Judas left before she could change her mind .

Judas walked towards the park and reached his destinatiin . In twenty minutes . The park was huge . It had a basket ball court , Bmx park , and dog park. They had a lake where you could get a nice view of the ducks. And it's trail was pretty long . Judas began to jog with no delay .

He kept a steady pace passing a woman wearing a sports bra and jogging pants. The woman had short blond hair. And beautiful amythest eyes. He lost track of time while he jogged . He began to get thirsty when the same woman wearing the sports bra appeared .

" Hi my name is Octavia. You jog pretty fast . I couldn't keep up with you . If your thirsty you can take a sip off of my flask . " Octavia said .

Judas took a mouthful of water off the flask. He swallowed the water down greedily .

" Thanks , i was really thirsty . And my name is Judas. " Judas said shaking her hand. Her grip was strong and firm.

" Like the one in the bible. Iscariot i believe , if i'm recalling correctly. " Octavia said glancing at him questioningly.

" Like the one in the bible . My dad was an asshole . " Judas Confirmed.

" I'll say. Well you can join the club , my father was an asshole too. Nothing i did ever pleased the bastard. Would have been a whole different story if i was born a boy. He always wanted a son . " Octavia said with a bitter smile .

" He was always critical of me . Bastard even tried to force me to have an abortion when i got pregnant . Can you believe That ? " Octavua said . Judas could tell that she still carried emotional scars from her dad . He could relate.

" That's enough of this old lady's daddy issues .You Seem like a young man that takes their health Seriously . I've seen you jogging on the weekends. It helps tune out your sorrows , Doesn't it . " Olivia said wisely.

" You're not an old lady , you got to be in your mid forties at the least. Your athletic and it seems like you keep up with your hygiene. Plus you're attractive. And to answer this young lady's question, it does help. " Judas said. Surprising himself.

" looks like we got ourself a little lady Kiler . If you continue , you might make my husband Jealous . " Octavia said .

Judas looked at the time it was 7:45 p.m. close to curfew.

" It was nice meeting you . I got to go home now. " Judas said .

Judas left the park and was headed home when he felt like he was being watched . He quickened his pace . Swallowing his spit anxiously. He had just crossed the street when he felt someone grabbing him . Before he could struggle a cloth was brought to his face . And he courted darkness.