It started with a bang, that awoke the sleepy eyed Scarlett from her slumber. She sat up in a rush, dazed and confused at the unnatural light pouring into her room. The hallways were usually dark and gloomy, even during the day, it was very odd for them to be giving off a dazzling brightness. Awkwardly slipping out of bed a stumbling a little bit on the floor Scarlett moved towards the door warily. Opening her old door a crack and gazing out into the old corridor, she clasped her hand against her mouth to conceal a scream. Cloaked in dark hoods and moving swiftly down the hall dark figures were moving in and out of the many rooms that lined the hallway as if they were looking for something. Shutting her door carefully and backing into the corner Scarlett weighed her options carefully. She could escape out the window into a dangerous world of unknown or she could wait the mystery that came with these strange figures. Knowing she must make a decision quickly Scarlett chose the less daring option. Flinging her closet open and pulling out a thick sweater she pulled it over her long nightgown and slipped on a pair of old boots. Then she scrambled about her room, shoving things into a tan rucksack. There was no way she would risk coming into contact with those eery figures, her Uncle Aro had always advised her to stay away from strangers ever since she was a young girl.

Opening the window to a blast of cold air Scarlett shivered, it was going to be a long night. Climbing out and into the dark world before her Scarlett delighted in the frigid breeze that flowed freely through her hair. While growing up Scarlett was rarely permitted to go outside, and when upon receiving that rare privilege she was monitored very closely. This fact did not bother Scarlett very much in her early years but upon turning seventeen a few months ago she was ready to get out. She longed to go and see the amazing world she was so secretly kept from, though she hadn't quite expected escaping the confines of her home would occur exactly like this. But nonetheless taking speed to the dewy grass beneath her boots she dashed off into the night.

Running through the forest Scarlett soon got lost and dazed. The tall tress that shot up to the heavens all seemed the same and the mounting anxiety in her did not help either. Every shadow that past her, every twig that snapped in the distance, set her on edge. It wasn't long though before she found a break in the trees, leading out to a long patch of smooth ground. Bending over and tracing her hands against the floor like material she was in shock. It had not been known to her that the outdoors ground could be anything but rough. Making the decision to sit and examine the mystifying substance Scarlett did not even notice the high beam headlights out in the distance. Nor did she pay attention to the screeching halt of a car coming close to hitting her. Stepping out of the car an old man and woman stood confused at the girl before them. Upon hearing someone call out Scarlett snapped back to reality and laid her eyes on the most peculiar sorts of people. The were not adorned in fine gowns or tailored clothes, but rather simple scrubs that the low ranked servants often wore.

Standing up Scarlett walked over to the concerned looking people and smiled.

"Good Evening", she began. "I am terribly sorry but I have come into quite the predicament and I am wondering if you may be so kind as to grant me your help. I am afraid I do not know the area to well and I was wondering if there was any logging near here in which I could be permitted to spend the night? I am certain that my dear Uncle Aro will com round in the morning to fetch me and will be happy to settle any debts."

Staring at her the old couple stood with their mouths wide open. Scarlett figured that they must be dumb or mute after they did not reply and began to turn and move on her way when the woman spoke.

"We can take you up to the Cedar Inn if that's alright", the old lady began. "Are you sure that's what you need though sweetie?"

Sweetie? Scarlett was terribly confused. Such words should not be said in such casual of speech. Brushing off the indecency Scarlett gladly excepted and stayed silent the whole ride in their strange little carriage, brushing off any odd questions that the couple might send her way. The ride left Scarlett sick with headache for she had never ridden in a carriage that went so fast. Though she had only traveled in few carriages before. Once arriving at the inn Scarlett left the couple goodbye with a thank you and walked in. It was a cute little place with a cozy interior, brought to light by flickering candles. A woman sat at a strange looking desk and Scarlett walked right past her, ready to find a place to sleep.

"Excuse me?", the woman at the desk said slightly annoyed. "Where do you think you're going?"

"To sleep", Scarlett replied simply.

"You have to get a room first", the woman scoffed.

"Alright", Scarlett said moving towards her. "A room please?" Scarlett was very confused.

Handing her a key the woman smiled and directed her to go to room twenty three. Climbing the steps Scarlett found the room and fell asleep on the lumpy mattress in minutes.

Awaking to see someone standing at the end of her bed Scarlett jumped but then relaxed when she saw who it was. Resting her head back against the pillow she smiled as the person came towards her.

"Christian", she said softly.

"Scarlett we must hurry", he said looking around the room quickly. "We don't have much time."

Sitting up in the bed Scarlett began to worry, "What's wrong Christian? What's going on? Where's Uncle..." Christian cut her off by holding his finger to her soft limps.

"Don't say anything. There has been an attack. We were forced to scatter. I've been ordered to bring you to a safe place."

"Where is that?", Scarlett's worry only grew. If her Uncle were hurt she would never be able to go on.

"There are friends ours that will keep you safe", Christian said in almost a whisper. "They will take care of you until we are able to come get you without risking any harm."

"Who?", was all Scarlett could get out.

"They currently go by the names of the Cullens", Christian replied