A/N: This idea has been in my head for a couple of months now, but I've been delaying posting it due to all my other stories. Now, however, I've decided I can't wait to post it, so I'm just gonna go ahead with it.
Some aspects of this story may seem a little unrealistic at times, but remember - it's just a story. I'll try and make it as realistic as possible, of course, but at times that won't always be possible.
The other chapters are going to be much longer than this, but this is only the first introduction chapter. The next chapter will probably be up Monday or Tuesday next week :)
Oh, and Edward is gonna be pretty out of character. Expect lots of swearing (as you'll see in chapter two ;D). Also, with POV's, they'll be alternating. One chapter Bella, the next chapter Edward :)
Summary: On the trip of a lifetime, things take an unexpected turn for the worse when an avalanche hits the mountain they're climbing. Stuck together, Edward and Bella need to work together in order to survive, but will they manage that with their conflicting personalities?
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight! Stephenie Meyer does :)
Bella:
Day 1
Climbing up Mount Foraker should have been the best experience of my life.
Should have.
This year, as part of my Geology course in my last year of high school, the trip was to Alaska, or, more specifically, to climb Mount Foraker. Yes, it could be dangerous, but it was an opportunity I wasn't going to miss. I'd never get a chance like this again. My mum and dad bought me a mountaineering book, which has many survival tips like what to do if you encounter a bear, or if there is an avalanche.
I've read the book again and again, trying to make sure the knowledge stays with me. Hopefully there won't be any incident where I need to use the information. But, it's always best to be prepared.
The morning before we begin our climb, our guide tells us all the things we need to make sure we have in our huge rucksacks. We have been on practise climbs of smaller peaks before, but never anything this big. Or cold.
"Now, everyone make sure you have your food and boiling pot. These are probably the two most crucial things you can have. Without these, if you get lost or stuck, you won't survive a day." The guide reminds us.
In total, there are 20 people on this trip, with us split into four groups of five, each with our own two guides. After the final safety talk, we're told we can begin.
Two hours later, my body is beginning to become accustomed to the cold weather, but my back is aching. The heavy bag on my back containing a tent, some clothes, a sleeping bag, my food and other necessities is beginning to weigh me down.
That night, we camp out, and continue in this fashion for the next eleven days, and I have to say I'm thoroughly enjoying myself. The sights we can now see are amazing, and I can't help but take several pictures of neighbouring mountains in the Alaska Range.
I walk with my friend, Angela, and we talk about random things to take our mind off our aching backs. It works, partly, though at the end of the day the pain is still there. Still evident.
However, day twelve is when the trip takes a turn for the worse.
Everything seems to be going fine, until all of a sudden there's a rumbling beneath my feet and all around me. We all stop, even the guides seem a little shocked and confused. That is, until, I see a wall of snow heading right to us. Avalanche.
What did the book say about avalanches? Plunge ice axe into ground, and if caught up in one keep your hand in front of your face so you still have room to breathe.
I can't remember anything else! Why didn't I read the chapter more thoroughly? Why didn't I make sure I knew everything!
Suddenly, strong arms wrap themselves around my waist, pulling me away. Almost as sudden as this whole avalanche was, I'm being pulled to the side and thrown down on rough floor. Floor that definitely isn't snow covered.
Landing in a heap – not at all gracefully – I'm pretty sure I must bruise myself. It would appear my saviour, whom I don't know yet, got tangled up on me. I'm lying practically on top of him, but right now, that's not my biggest worry.
I look around myself, figuring out my surroundings, and realise I'm in a cave. It's almost pitched black, but the bright white snow creates some light. The cave itself is no bigger than my bedroom back in Forks. It's a good thing I'm not claustrophobic.
That's about the only good thing, though. I guess you could add to the small list the fact I have my rucksack still on my back, so at least I have food and some of my survival things. But, first on the list is trying to get out of the cave.
However, the only exit has snow covering it.
I'm trapped.
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