Interview

[Harbinger]

The locker room

:: Alison quickly turned as Cass took off::

what??....

:: chortling, she quickly turns back to Alison and Delilah, who followed closed behind as the commotion grew:: OMIGAWD!! She's got her period! RIGHT THERE in the shower!::

:: Alison and Delilah pushed through toward the front to see with their own eyes! Alison's colbalt blue eyes widen with disbelief before a flash of disgust comes across her face. Why? HOW!? why would you let this happen to yourself!? Alison's wild mix of dismay and disgust converges like the perfect storm...with a BAD result::

:: Delilah, not one to be left out OR outdone by the LESSER girls in the locker room (which was ANYONE outside of herself, Cass and Ali) immediately steps forward, with a tampon in her hand, dangling it like it was some kind of treat::

Ohhhh!!! Have a tampon, honey!

:: She says with taunting glee as she smiles to Cass and Alison before throwing it::

:: Alison, standing near the wall, turns and removes the door of the cabinet where stacks of pads and sanitary napkins can be found::

PLUG IT UP!

:: she takes a pad and throws it at Effie!::

PLUG IT UP!

:: now launching another pad. the other girls quickly catch on as Cass manages to put the chant to a nice 2/4 rhythm time!::

:: clapping her hands & chanting:: PLUG IT UP! PLUG IT UP! PLUG IT UP!

:: Alison , Delilah and other girls are now pelting Effie with tampons, pads & napkins, chanting Plug it up with an almost FRENZIED delight!::

 

[Delilah Trelaven]

Something was going on near the showers. Probably something stupid, but Delilah wasn’t going to be left out on the off chance it was of interest. She rounded the corner behind Cass.

“Ohmigod, what a LOSER! That is so gross – it’s called personal hygiene, look it up.”

Delilah burst out laughing. Nearby on a counter near the sink Delilah saw a tampon, left there by god knows who. She had a brilliant idea.

She stepped forward, pushing through to the front of the crowd. She dangled the tampon in Effy’s face.

“Ohhhh!!! Have a tampon, honey! “

She turned to grin at Cass and Alison, winking, before turning back and throwing the tampon at Effy.

Alison pulled the door off the tampon dispenser. Delilah grinned. THIS is why they were friends.

She pulled an armful of pads and tampons out of and began to rain them down on Effy.

“PLUG IT UP DEARIE!”

 

[Ruby]

Locker Room

:: A distraction coming from the area where the showers were attracted Cass’ attention, and she took off running. Much like a shark could smell blood, Cass could smell gossip. She pushed her way through some girls laughing and pointing at a girl in the shower and she looked in…and saw EFFIE just STANDING there while BLOOD was running down her legs. She stared at the ground in sick fascination as blood and water swirled together down the drain. Her eyes widened as they met Effie’s eyes. The girl’s eyes were wide in horror and embarrassment. She turned to Alison and Delilah. Her tone was filled with glee AND disgust. ::

*chortling*: “OMIGAWD!! She’s got her period! RIGHT THERE in the shower!”

”Ohhhh, have a tampon honey!!

:: She watched as Delilah dangled a tampon in front of the girl like you would dangle a milk bone in front of a dog. Alison, meanwhile, opened the cabinet where the feminine products were kept and started throwing them at Effie. ::

”PLUG IT UP!”

:: She threw another pad at the girl. ::

”PLUG IT UP!”

:: Other girls started catching on to the chant, and Cass managed to somehow put it to a nice rhythm. Cass was delighted that everybody was chanting the chant in HER rhythm. Normally, though, she was known as the "good girl". Her father was owner of several high-end luxury stores in Chamberlain, and her mother was a world-renown fashion designer. They did everything they could to give their baby girl, their only child, anything that she needed. But, as much as they loved her, they were still very busy people who spent most of their time locked in their offices. But their marriage was very much intact. They had taught her well, for Cassandra was known as compassionate and kind, always willing to lend a hand to whomever needed it. She scored high marks in all her subjects, although her marks in math were not quite as high – but still good. Students knew that they could come to her for ANYTHING – and they often did. But Effie…oh, but Effie was not extended that same grace. She didn’t seem to care about ANYBODY. In fact, she didn’t seem to LIKE anybody either. Of course, that might’ve changed if SOMEBODY stood up for her, but nobody ever did. She was just TOO different. Cass knew EXACTLY how to push boundaries. She could be a complete terror to poor Effie as long as she stayed within the boundaries of her reputation. So far, she had never gotten caught. NOBODY told on Cass. EVER. She was just too damn likable. ::

Seriously?! That’s SO disgusting, not to mention unhygienic!

*disgusted*: “Effie! Go to the stalls and get out of our sights! That’s disgusting! Gosh, can’t you do ANYTHING right?”

:: Cass rolled her eyes and turned to Delilah and Alison. ::

“I’m SO glad I already got my shower first,”

:: She raised her voice a little louder, intentionally, for Effie to hear. ::

“Can you IMAGINE how contaminated the showers are now? I certainly HOPE others have gotten their VACCINATIONS in check!”

 

[Elizabeth Stone]

They were all around her.

It doesn’t bother me it doesn’t bother me it doesn’t bother me it doesn’t bother me

The chanting was getting louder. Her breaths were coming rapidly, like she was hyperventilating. What could she do?

She tried to push her way through, to escape, but they wouldn’t let her. Hands pushed her back into the center of the shower.

No way out…

She covered her ears against the noise. They were so loud now. Right next to her. All around.

“Stop it”

But it came out as a whisper and no one heard her.

Don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry

But it was too late. She crumpled to the floor, curling up in a ball, hands still over her ears.

I hate them

 

[Silver Swan]

Restoring order

[ Sharon was in the coach's office of the girls locker room, doing some paper work. She soon noticed all the commotion and the loud chanting. Rolling her eyes, she knew how silly some of these girls could be. She stood up, exiting the office, assuming all she'd have to do was admonish them to quiet down and be on their way before they were late for their next class.]

[ Upon reaching the changing and shower area, she became more concerned...]

what's all this?

[ As she drew closer she saw they were all gathered around the shower..and she heard what they were chanting]

Alright! That's enough!

[ She began to push through the crowd, commanding silence. Most of the girls quickly obeyed, but the ones toward the front, particularly "the core" were too caught up in the moment.]

[ She reached Cass first]

CASS! That's enough!

[ She said with force as she looked down at Cass right in the eyes.]

DELILAH! BE QUIET! STEP BACK! NOW!

[Fixing her silver eyes on the girl before pushing her out of the way ]

[ Then there was Alison. Sharon found her by the feminine cabinet...she looked and saw EFFIE. ON THE FLOOR!]


ALISON! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?

[Grabbing the girl forcefully and shaking her.]

:: JARRED by Miss Kelly's grip and replying with astonishment:: She...she's got her period!

WHO'S got their period!?

...Ef....EFFIE! ::still reeling from the moment...half laughing...half out of breath::

[Sharon realized as she saw Effie, the tampons, pads , napkins and everyone around, just what had happened....She was horrified. REPULSED. But at the same time...this was TOO MUCH and enough was enough!]

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!?

[ She shakes Alison before pratically TOSSING her into Delilah and Cass. Pushing the last few girls aside forcefully, she grabs a towel and finally reaches Effie.]

[ Sharon's heart BROKE as she saw this pitiful child laying on the floor....in her OWN blood. ]

Effie....honey....It's Miss Kelly. Come on now...stand up and take care of yourself...

[ Effie doesnt respond. She's completely beside herself]

Effie...calm down! Just stand up and take of yourself!!!

[ Sharon tries to pull her up and cover her with the towel to restore even a shred of dignity to the girl]

::SCREAMING:: NO! PLEASE!!!!

 

[Seer]

The awakening

<< such cruelty.>>

<< the scene unfolds in such a sick way. how can this girl be so pitiful and yet still provoke such visceral reactions??>>

<< few things in this world are more cruel, than humans.>>

<< but still...there are some, who rise to the occassion to do what is right, even when it might not FEEL right or good at the time. >>

<< Sharon Kelly STOPS the mob and tries to pull Effie to her feet. The girl CRIES OUT in shock, in DISTRESS. And at THAT MOMENT, Effie's DISTRESS manifests in a way no one could imagine.>>

<< in EVERY ROW of the shower ALL the light fixtures SHATTER at the same time! bringing a level of darknes and shadow to that area of the locker room. For anyone who MIGHT have still had something to say, ALL were silenced by the shock of THIS unexpected and seemingly unexplainable event.>>

<< Sharon Kelly herself gasps as she looks up and then flinches as some of the shattered light fixture right above her falls just past her face.>>

 

[Silver Swan]

[GASP!]

[ As Sharon, along with the girls are all suitably startled and stunned by the sudden explosion of the light fixtures in unison, Sharon is momentarily stumbled as Effie LUNGES out to her and grabs hold of her in a TIGHT embrace of desperation, burying her head in Sharon's ample chest]

[ Sharon looks at her with great concern and at that moment, ALL doubt, ANY possible repulsion is removed. She knows now that Effie needs her help! Not her pitty or contempt.]

[ Sharon wraps her arms around the girl protectively, covering her with the towel. She then turns to the group of girls, who's facial expressions are a mix of guilt, contempt and confusion]

GET OUT OF HERE!

[ She commands.]

GO ON!

RIGHT NOW!

[ She yells as her strong voice echoes in the locker room. The girls see the ANGER and disapproval in Miss Kelly's eyes and know not to try her at this point. They slowly back off and turn to exit the locker room, with Delilah and Alison taking one last parting glance at Sharon and Effie before being pulled along by Cass to leave.]

[ Effie is trembling]

Oh....Effie...

[ Sharon says in a much softer, calmer voice.]

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry I wasn't here to stop them sooner! But i've stopped them now and I've made them all leave!

See?

[ She brushes some of Effie's hair from her face]

They're all gone.

....

Now listen...you take care of yourself. I'll be right in the office and when you're done...we're going to take a walk okay?

[ Effie nodded in understanding.]

Alright.

I promise no one will bother or hurt you again like this.

[ Of course Sharon meant well...and to her credit...she would do everything in her power to keep this promise, but she didnt know that this momenet was truly the beginning...of a horrific, bloody END.]

[ She left Effie to tend to herself and in a short time, took Effie to the principal's office, seating her in the reception area while Sharon informed Dr. Karen Victoria and Officer Michael Armstrong of this incident in the girls locker room. It was time to do something about this and Sharon needed the support of the principal as well as the help and input of Michael. ]