ALICE

The streets were desolate, empty, disserted. There was no one in sight and the only sound she heard was the clicking of her heels beneath her. Despite the apparent calmness of the scene around her, Alice felt a strange twinge in of hostility and danger in the air. Something was very wrong, and she felt the panic grow in her. Suddenly the wind picked up, and a chill ran through. Instinctively she pulled her coat tighter around her waist, even though the chill had nothing to do with the weather.

Alice began to walk faster, her fear fueling every step. It wasn't natural-the stillness. It was as if life had been completely drained from the area. There were no cars whirling by, no happy chatter filling the streets, not even a bird chirping to fill the emptiness. There was nothing, just her and the fear that clutched tighter at her with every step.

A sudden feeling of loneliness washed over her when she realized that she had no where to go and no where she needed to be. Disillusioned, she slowly sank to the ground; the concrete was wet and she felt the cold creep through her jeans and seep into her very being, making her shiver once more. She looked around taking a closer look this time. The same feeling of uneasiness shot through her as she finally figured out what had bothered her so much about this familiar scene. It wasn't just the absolute calmness that had shaken her but the destruction. Everywhere she looked she saw it; the shop windows were broken, displays thrown about, merchandise stolen. Shattered glass littered the streets.

"What happened?" Alice questioned out load, running her thin hand through her short hair. The sound of her own voice shocked her. It seemed so out of place now.

The wind shifted, and the flyer lying by her feet caught her attention. SAVE YOURSELF. THE END IS HERE was typed in large print on a small red sheet of paper. Alice picked it up to examine it close, then the ringing began.

"Earth to Alice" a familiar voice urged.

Alice opened her eyes only to find herself still sitting at her desk in Biology; her best friend staring down at her. A bright blush rushed her pixie like face as she sank deeper into her seat, embarrassed.

"Alice, Come on, it's time to go… Class is over" her friend's voice called to her again. "Sorry Bella, I'm coming, I'm coming." She choked out before standing to gather her things.

"Same dream?" Bella asked once they were safely outside and headed towards her friend's yellow Porsche.

"Yeah, I wish I could figure out what it all means" she replied quietly, still lost in thought. This was the third time this week and the nightmare was only getting worse.

"Alice, maybe it doesn't mean anything, maybe a dream is just a dream."

"A dream is never just a dream. At least not for me, you know that Bella." She sighed, opening the door; Bella traveling close behind her.

The girls had been friends ever since before either of them could remember. Their parents had lived right next door to each other when they were still in diapers. Since then the pair were inseparable and they vowed to always keep it that way.

Note: A short start, but I will try to make the next couple of chapters a bit longer.

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