Victoria and Jacqueline

Meanwhile in the city of San Francisco, California lives a young woman whose name was Victoria Valentine, she had just graduated from High School and was off to facing the

biggest challenge in her life, College. Victoria was about 18 years old, she had pale white skin, yellowish-green eyes and long blond curly hair; she was every man's dream.

Victoria lived in a condominium near Lombard Street with her roommate Jacqueline Ramos, she had the same age as Victoria but her appearance was very different from her,

she had slightly darkened skin, blue eyes and very black silky hair that reached her waist, Jacqueline had moved to San Francisco about three years ago and had lived with

Victoria two years, they became great friends in a very short time, Jacqueline was also eight months pregnant but she never talked about what happened to the father of the

baby she was bearing.

Victoria was on her way to work and Jacqueline was talking to her about a field trip they were going to in the forest near Diamond Heights as an investigation on ecology class.

Victoria: "Man, I really can't wait for the trip; I actually have butterflies in my stomach"

Jacqueline: "Yeah well, I wish I could say the same but unfortunately or fortunately I have something else"

Jacqueline sighed deeply and quickly changed the topic.



Jacqueline: "Well I better get going, don't wanna be late for the first class in my College life"

Victoria: "Well you go on ahead I'll catch up after work"

Victoria was this Goth girl that every "mundane" person would pass by and stare at her like she was a circus freak, but because of so many people just doing the same

stupidity, she had already passed that phase of frustration and moved on; she was still, however, very excited about the field trip which was in about two days from now and

she knew it was going to be very interesting since they were going to stay in some houses by the forest for a whole weekend, but what Victoria didn't know was that in the

forest there was going to happen much more than plant investigations and animal life, it was going to be an experience that would change her life completely.

After a whole day of work and College, Victoria and Jacqueline arrive to their apartment.

Jacqueline: "Phew, today was horrible and this belly ain't helping either"

Victoria: "Well, I don't think it went so bad"

Jacqueline: "Of course you don't, you're not the one that looks like a planet with aching feet"

Victoria: "Chill out Jackie, it's not my fault"

Jacqueline: "Yeah I suppose not, it's this stupid pregnancy thing it's making me have mood swings"

Vitoria chuckles and rubs Jacqueline's belly like she was asking a Buddha for luck.



Victoria: "Well, I better go feed Napoleon"

Napoleon was Victoria's best friend since she was ten years old; he was a beautiful German shepherd with caramel eyes and a very quick mind; she was also planning to take

Napoleon for the trip since it was in the forest.

While Victoria was feeding Napoleon, Jacqueline made a strange comment that made Victoria wonder.

Jacqueline: "I sure hope we don't bump in to "Big Foot" or "EL Chupabraca" or whatever is called"

Victoria chuckled and replied.

Victoria: "Don't worry Jackie, if something did happen I'm sure Napoleon will protect us from the evil ten foot fur ball or the other thing"

Jacqueline: "Girl you rely too much on that dog and I'm pretty sure he's gonna be the first one running out the scene"

Napoleon gave a stare like he knew they were talking about him.

Victoria: "Better him than being alone"

Jacqueline: "If you say so; all I know is that those houses or cabins better be comfortable or there will be a cranky mother—to-be in that trip if ya know what I mean"

Victoria: "I'm sure they will be very comfortable"



Jacqueline led out a long groan almost at the same time as Napoleon.

Jacqueline: "Well I'm tired and my feet are killing me, I'll see you tomorrow"

Victoria: "Ok, good night"

Jacqueline: "Night"

Victoria couldn't sleep yet, there was something bothering her that she couldn't figure out, so she just started making a list of things she was taking to the trip and began to

visualize what she was going to do during her stay; she also imagined that all her friends were going to be there and even her crush, suddenly Victoria blushed and smiled

deeply.

Victoria went to sleep alongside Napoleon staring at the enormous Moon lighting her from her window; she immediately entered a deep and comforting slumber.

It was a rainy and sunny morning; Victoria was making breakfast while Jacqueline was watching the news:

Victoria: "It looks like it's gonna rain all day"

Jacqueline: "Looks like it, so says the news"

All of a sudden, some breaking news alerts Victoria and Jacqueline.

Anchorman: "In other, more mysterious news, local sightings of dead, skinned bodies were found in the woods near Diamond Heights. Local police think it might be

some sort satanic cult trying to frighten locals, further investigation is required but in the meanwhile it is recommended that citizens stay awayfrom the forest during

the night, security will be put to the maximum in every area of the forest."

Victoria had remembered they were both going to a field trip in those woods for their ecology class in College and she was beginning to worry because she was really expecting

this trip.

Jacqueline: "Well, if we're still going we ought to pack a gun or something."

Victoria: "Oh come on Jackie, you don't even know how to handle a weapon, and we don't even have money to buy those things"

Victoria continued watching the news and Jacqueline stood there staring at Victoria like she had just called Jacqueline stupid. Jacqueline got her purse and left without saying

anything else, Victoria just continued watching the news thinking to herself what or who could've caused those murderers.

All of a sudden, the phone rang, Victoria picked up the phone; it was one of her classmates to tell her news about the field trip.

Helen: "Hey Vick, how's it going? "

Victoria: "Oh hey Helen, not much just watching the news"

Helen: "About that, the trip is still on track so you guys better have your things ready and maybe you should consider buying yourself some weapons in case something nasty happens"

Victoria never handled a weapon before but she was considering the fact that she might need one in case whatever's causing chaos in the woods might happen again.

Victoria: "Ok Helen, I'll make sure to tell Jackie about this"

Victoria led out a long sigh and called Jacqueline to tell her the news. Jacqueline was already at the weapon store trying to pick out a nice handgun for her and Victoria.

Only two days for Victoria and Jacqueline's field trip; Victoria was already getting nervous not knowing if they were going to have a normal field trip or something else.

Victoria: "Well, did you pack your things already?"

Jacqueline: "Yeah, toothbrush, panties, bras, etc."

Victoria: "Yeah I get it"

Jacqueline: "I put the handguns in my backpack just in case"

Victoria: "Ok, hopefully we won't need them"

Jacqueline: "I hope so"



Victoria turned off the lights and Jacqueline fell asleep, but Victoria however wasn't able to close her eyes, something was bothering her, she felt anxious, like something very

important was about to happen, but what?