Author's Note: Well, seeing as lately, I've been kind of obsessed with the creepy/super natural, I thought I'd write this. Tell me what you think, and if you want me to continue.

Summary: Bella gets lost in the forest after going for a walk one day. Edward wasn't lying when he said he wasn't the only bad thing out there....

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight.

"Come now, my child
If we were planning to harm you,
Do you think we'd be lurking here,
Beside the path,
In the very darkest part of the forest?"

-Kenneth Patchen: We Meet

The Beginning

Sighing, I watched Edward drive away after dropping me off. I hated to see him go, but I knew he had to hunt soon. He was pushing it, not hunting in so long. It made me sad to see him that way, but I knew he was doing it for me, and that made it worse, like it was my fault. Even though I tried, in vain, to have him go every week, with no avail.

"You're back soon." Charlie commented, as I walked in.

"He had to go do something for Alice." I shrugged out of my jacket, placing it on the hook.

"Aw, I'm sorry to hear that hun." He said, sounding generally sad to hear that I was home.

"It's alright." I sighed, sitting in the chair. He just nodded, not looking away from the tv. I took him in slowly, realizing he was dressed up. "Are you planning on going somewhere, dad?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah, actually...Sue called..." He trailed off, turning red.

"Oh la la. You and Sue, huh?" I asked, laughing.

"Well...it's more of a friends thing...she's been missing Harry lately..." He sighed, not looking up from his lap, where he held his hands.

"Why so nervous, Dad?" I couldn't help but laugh. He muttered something, and I was about to respond when there was a knock at the door. "I've got it." I said, still laughing as I got up and went to the door.

"Why...hello, Bella." Sue said as I opened the door, obviously surprised to see me home. "I wasn't expecting you to be home today." She said with a sweet smile.

"Yeah, neither was Char-Dad." I smiled in response, opening the door. "Wont you come in?"

"Yes, thank you." She nodded, following me to the small den.

"Would you like something to drink?" I asked, trying to be polite.

"No, thank you."

"Okay. Well, I'm going upstairs to my room now, you guys have fun." I smiled, turning for the stairs.

"Bells, hun." Charlie asked, coming up behind me.

"Yeah dad?" I asked, stopping with my foot in the air on the stairwell.

"You okay with this?" He whispered.

I sighed, turning around to look at him, with a smile. "Of course dad. I'm happy you've finally got out there. You guys need each other, anyways. Besides, I'll be leaving in a week or two for college, and I hate the idea of leaving you here, alone."

"That's good. Thanks, Bells." He smiled, and disappeared back into the den.

"No problem." I mumbled, heading back up the stairs.

Okay, so I was a bit weirded out by it. But, really. Charlie deserved to be happy, didn't he? Yes, he did. Besides, Sue was a sweet woman. Smiling, I sat down at my computer, turning it on. I was happy for him. I really need a new computer... I sighed, waiting for it to load, then clicking threw all the pop up ads, before pulling up my email account. There was an email from Renee, like I figured there would be.

Bella, hunny!

Me and Phil are having a great time in Savannah. We're going to see this supposed haunted grave yard tomorrow. Doesn't that sound awesome?

A grave yard? Really? The thought of it sent chills down my spine. I wasn't much for scary things like my mother. I read through the rest of the letter, shaking my head at her absent mindless she was at times. I hit reply, telling her about my day, how Edward was doing, how Charlie was doing, keeping out the part about him and Sue. Telling her to give my love to Phil, I sent it and leaned back in the hard, fold out chair. It was only 2 pm. What was I going to do for the rest of the day? I thought aimlessly, going through options... I could go hang out with Jacob, but something told me that would bring Edward home quicker then needed, and I really didn't want that to happen... besides, since the last time I saw him, when I told him good bye.... I trailed off, clutching my chest as I felt the tears build up. It had been almost a month since I had seen him, yet the wounds still hurt as if it just happened today. I gazed out my window, chewing on my lower lip. I could always go for a walk.. I knew there was a trail just in the woods, a bit outside Charlie's house. Edward would kill me though, a small voice said. He had given me strict orders to stay near home, seeing as I was a magnet for danger. And even though James and his clan were dead, he still insisted on it. What's one little walk? I'm not going to go far, anyways.

I stood, searching for my hiking boots that I hadn't used since..... I stopped myself from remembering the time I spent with Jacob. The darkest part of my life. I finally found them in my closet, and slipped them on, lacing them extra tight. I tried to be quiet as I walked down the steps, unsure if Charlie and Sue were still here or not, but with the boots, it made it almost impossible.

"Dad?" I called, as I got down the bottom step. I stood still for a moment, waiting to see if I could hear him. "Dad, are you still here?" I asked again.

When there was no response, I clamped over to the message board, writing a quick note, telling Charlie I went for a walk, and that I'd be right back. Deja vu hit me hard, reminding me of something. My chest tightened, as I realized what it was. It sounded just like the note from when.... my breathing turned ragged. Breathe, Isabella. Breathe. I instructed myself. He was here. He had came back. Hands shaking, I pulled on my coat, and headed out the door, locking it quickly.

I started off across the front yard, crossing the road as I looked both ways, and ended up in the midst of the Olympic Peninsula forest. Smiling, I looked up around me, looking at the different shades of green. It was beautiful, that was for sure. Now, to ensure my way back.... I looked around, and finally saw a low branch. I quickly snapped a lower limb, to mark that I was there. I set forward, unsure of which direction I was heading, except that it was straight across from Charlie's house. I stopped every few feet, making sure to snap branches or somehow leave evidence that this was the way home. I couldn't help but laugh as I thought of how it reminded me of Hansel and Gretel. Except, I wasn't going to end up in an oven. At least, I hope not. I laughed harder, continuing on my way.

I wasn't sure how long I had been walking, but it looked like it was starting to get dark. Silently, I kicked myself for not bringing a watch or anything. I guess it's about time I turned around.. sighing, I turned around, and started to head the way I came. Or at least, what I thought was the way I came. I couldn't seem to find any of the marks I had made. Huh. I could've swore this is the way I came... or, maybe it was this way, I thought, turning another direction. I wonder how long I've been out here. I thought, looking around. It seemed dark, but the canopy of leaves could make it dark in the middle of the day.

I was climbing through some brush when I heard something. I paused, trying to quiet my breathing, listening. Okay, Isabella. You're being ridiculous. Hearing things. I sighed, shaking my head, as I continued down a slope. I kept my eyes down, trying to make sure I didn't trip, when I saw something. It was out of the corner of my eye, but it seemed like a black figure. Get a hold of yourself. I told myself over and over again. It's nothing. Nothing is following you. I kept repeating that as I stepped farther into the forest.

End Chapter.

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