Chapter One:

I sat in the forest, taking a break from running. My head pounded and my body ached. I knew I needed sleep, needed to rest but I couldn't let my guard down. I had to stay alert, had to keep myself protected. With a sigh I got back up, ready to stop running but a growl coming from the trees stopped me. I turned around and got in attak position, ready for a fight. But the second I saw what had made that noise I couldn't attack. There was a large wolf with human like eyes standing there in front of me.

It seemed like forever that we stood there staring at eachother though it was only a few minutes. I broke eyecontact and went back into defence mode. I took a step back, not wanting to turn my back on the strange creature. I knew by it's size that it was not an ordinary wolf. A growl forced its way out of my chest and past my lips which were now pulled back.

The wolf took one last look at me before it turned and ran. I rolled my ice blue eyes, deciding that the wolf was weak. Taking a deep breath I started walking, looking for a way out of this forrest.

It wasn't long before I found myself on a empty beach. The sand under my feet felt relaxing, calming. I'd always loved beaches, they had always been so soothing. I paced in the sand for a good hour or so before settling down enough to sleep.

Looking around I found the perfect spot. There was a small area just big enough for me to lay that was surrounded by rocks. Curling up as tight as I could I closed my eyes and drifted off into a deep sleep.

Run! Fight! Do something! A voice in my head scrame. I knew I couldn't just sit here and do nothing while those who had helped me and taken care of me were being killed. I Also couldn't run like a scared little child. I had no other option but to fight. My eyes darted from one monster to another, trying to decide on on I could kill without injuring myself.

It took me a minute but I found one. I knew her powers didn't work on me, giving me a slight advantage. But just as I started for her A large hand grabbed my arm. I turned, ready to attack but was glad I hadn't when I saw it was only my friend Ryan. "Run." He told me his voice cold and hard.

I shook my head, watching him in disbelief. He was the one who had taught me to fight, had told me to never run from a fight. He had laughed at those too weak to accept the challenge of a battle. But now he was telling me to run, to leave them in their time of need. "I can't" I managed to choke out.

"Leave or everyone who has and will die today will die for nothing. Hide and no matter what you do don't let them find you." He leaned down slightly, pressing his lips to the top of my head. "Be safe." He told me, taking a step back.

"Be careful" I told him in barely a whisper but I knew he would hear me. With one last look at those who cared for me, those who were fighting for me I turned and ran. I ran faster then I ever had before, knowing I had to put as much distance between me and them as I could as quickly as I could.

I woke with a start, feeling a hot large hand on my shoulder.

"You can't sleep here." I pulled away quickly, turnnig towards who had woken me. There was a tall, muscular boy crouhing on the rocks surrounding me. I stood and climbed back over the rocks , landing gracefully on the sand. I lifted my hin and raised a thin eyebrow.

"Oh? And who are you to tell me where I can and can't sleep?"

He looked at me confused, he was obviously not used to being talked to in this way. He just stood there watching me, not knowing what to say.

I rolled my eyes and turned on my heel, deciding to just walk away and ignore him. There was something different about him, something... familiar but I couldn't quite manage to place why.

"Hey, wait!" He shouted after me. I heard his heavy footsteps behind me. I gave a loud deep sigh before turning on him.

"What do you want?" I let annoyance fill my voice, showing him I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone at the moment.

"We got off on the wrong foot and I'm sorry. Can we start over?" His voice sounded half apologetic and half pleading. When I didn't say anything he continued. "I'm Seth." He said with a smile holding out his hand.

After a few seconds I gave into his goofy, charming smile. "I'm Alexis."

"Well Alexis, you are very beautiful. I was actually wondering if you would like to go out with me tonight."

I looked at him with a smile trying to hold in a giggle. We had only just met and now he was asking me out on a date. I had never been on an actual date before, I'd never even been asked out.

I knew it would break my rules but there was something about him. I knew I had to learn more about him, I had to get to know him. So with a half playful and half flirty smile I spoke, "I'd love to, meet me here at seven."

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