Present Day New York December 2017

I was running very fast. 'Have to keep running' I thought to myself. 'Have to get away'. I knew that I couldn't look back or else they will get me. I was running for what seemed like hours, and then I saw this light right in front of my eyes. I kept running towards it and then there was darkness. The last thing I was thinking before it went dark was, 'My name is Annalise Rose and I need help.'

Somewhere else

When I woke up I felt hot. My throat was all dry, I was very hungry, and I had this killer headache. 'Where am I?' I thought. The weather was way too warm for the middle of December. I sat up and looked at my surroundings. There were rolling hills and plains as far as the eye could see. It was so beautiful. 'But wait a minute that is not the point... how on earth did I get here?' Maybe I should go and look around and ask for help. So I decided to get up and look for someone who might be able to help me.

I started walking. I had no idea where I was heading but I knew that I had to get there. And, so I kept on walking. I was walking for awhile and I still had not seen anyone. No towns, homes, or people. Absolutely nothing at all. It was starting to grow dark and I had to still find a shelter for the night. And, then like some miracle up ahead ways I saw a tree. And, it was amazing timing because I was getting tired and it was getting dark out. I finally got to the tree and sank down in exhaustion and closed my eyes. 'Maybe I will find someone tomorrow and ask for help then.' This was my last lingering thought before drifting off into a dreamless sleep.

I woke to people talking about me. I slowly open my eyes and see at least five guys looking down at me. They were hands down the most handsome men I had ever seen in my life. They were wearing clothes you would only see in the old western movies/shows or if they had lived on a farm. If I was not so terrified I would've been blushing just now. I sat up, screamed and ran as fast as I could. But, it didn't take long for them to catch up with me. One of them reached out and grabbed me by the back of my collar which brought me to a halt right quick. He turned me around and held me by my shoulders.

"Hold up a minute." Said the man who held me.

"Please let me go, sir!" I yelled while struggling against his hold.

"We ain't going to hurt you." Another man said.

"Yeah, we are just trying to help you." The man holding me said.

That stops my struggling some but I was still looking at them warily.

"Can you tell us your name, please?" Askes another man who walks up during the commotion.

"Where do you live at?" The second man askes.

I don't say anything and just look at them. The man holding me shakes me slightly.

"Boy, they asked you a question answer him." He says

'I should tell him that I am a girl.' I thought to myself. But instead, I just keep quiet.

"It is okay we will just introduce ourselves first." The second man says.

"Fine. My name is Reese." The man holding me says.

"My name is Brock." The second man replies.

"My name is Adam. The two fellows still by the tree are Joseph and Christopher." The third man says.

I nod my head in acknowledgment but still wary of them. 'They could be working for THE men back in New York.' I thought to myself. 'But maybe they are not and they could possibly help me out.' I clear my voice softly.

"Excuse me sir, but could you tell me where I am and what day it is?" I ask softly.

"Could you speak up?" Mr. Reese asks, "We could not hear anything that you just said."

"Could you please tell me where I am and what day it is sir?" I ask again louder.

"Boy, you are in Texas and the date is June 15, 1862." Mr. Brock replied.

"What did you just say, sir?" I ask, "Did you say that it was 1862?"

"Yes, I did." He replied.

"1862?" I repeat.

"Yes, boy." Mr. Reese sighs, "Why do you keep asking?"

I just stared blankly at them. 'What the heck is going on?' I think to myself. I have so many different questions. Like for one 'How did I get here in the first place?' and 'How will I get home?'. But, maybe this wouldn't be such a bad thing. At least I am away from those men back home. Then I am struck by a massive heat and I start to sway.

"Hey boy, are you alright?" I hear one of them ask in the background

The next thing that I know I am knocked out.