Serena

“What are you doing here?" I say, my voice shaking from fury. I see the others take a couple steps back from us. They know not to be to close when I'm angry.

“Oh you know," she replies with a wink. "Waiting for you of course. Did you really think you would get a note that easily? Unfortunately, this is where you die, Serena Johnson." Eric yells from behind me and I snap to the others to take him away.

"Aww, how sweet. You got a little boyfriend, eh? Good for you. Time to get out for a change." Megan says silkily, and I feel my cheeks go red from anger and embarrassment.

“Shut up!" I say through clenched teeth. "Just shut up."

“Embarrassed, are we? How cute. You always wanted someone to love you. The one lone child in class. The forgotten one. You thought I was your friend? You thought wrong, Serena Johnson."

“Shut up! You were my friend. We were inseparable. And now look at us!" I say, my voice rising.

"Yes we were friends...until you let me die!! You didn't even try to save me. Master told me everything!! He said how you despised me!" she shrieks at me.

"I tried to save you!!! I would've done anything to save you. I was held back. I loved you more than anyone in the world, Megan."

"Loved. Your lips speak lies, Serena. You have lied to everyone. Look at you pathetic friends. Look at them!!! They think they know you. What do you hide from them? You know everything about them thanks to your handy dandy little power, but they have no idea what secrets you hold. Now it's time for you to die. Say goodbye," Megan spits at me.

I turn to face my friends and see just Trenton, shock written across his face.

"Is it true? Are you actually hiding something?" Trenton asks, his voice shaking. I wipe the tears from my cheeks and face my former best friend. She smiles at me, hatred boiling in her eyes.

“Sweet dreams!" she cackles, then lunges at me, claws ready. She tackles me to the floor and sits on top of me, a claw ready to slit my throat. I push her off and take the knife from my back pocket.

"You could never kill me. You're too weak!" she screams at me. She sprints at me and I duck, tripping her. I hold her down while she hisses and spits at me.

"I'm so sorry. But you're going to thank me in a minute,” I whisper as I put my fingers to her temples. I bring a rush of memories back to her, all the good times. I bring back the childhood memories we had. I bring back Alcatraz and she slowly turns back to her old self. She looks just like she did when she died.

“Serena?" she asks, her eyes half closed and her voice hoarse. Blood starts to flow again and drips from her wounds. I feel the tears stream down my face.

"Yes I'm here. You're going to be ok. Everything will be alright."

"Not this time. You were always so optimistic." She smiles weakly. "I'm so sorry for what I did. I only have a minute or so left."

"No. Don't go. Please!" I beg.

"Serena, don't be scared of the slenderman. The only thing he afraid of is..." Her voice starts to fade.

“What is it?!" I cry, my voice shaking from the tears.

"You and Trenton," she whispers and closes her eyes. “I meant…none of what I said…and…know that you…are forgiven…” And with that, Megan breathed her last. I bury my face in my hands and sob. I hear the footsteps behind me, but I don't care. I grab Megan's hand and beg for her to come back, just like a little kid. I feel a hand on my shoulder, but the whole world doesn't matter anymore. I cradle my best friends lifeless body in my arms and sob. I vaguely hear Trenton telling everyone to give me space. I hear footsteps walking over, and I feel someone take my hand. I look up and see Trenton. He crouches down next to me and hugs me. I feel him invade my consciousness, but I don’t care. I feel a little bit of my grief lifting and a little bit of joy replaces it. I look at Trenton, shocked.

“What did you do?” I whisper, incredulously.

“I’m easing the pain for you,” he whispers back.

“Don’t. Just stop! Don’t ever do that again! I HATE YOU!!!” I scream at him. I jump to my feet and run down the street, trying to escape all of my friends. Running down a road, not looking back, unable to stop the tears that are streaming down my face.