Anala stared out of the clear glass window and watched the greenery fly by in a blur. It was quiet; the only sound was the radio, where a man was ranting about yet another crisis in America. The hum of the engine and the tires running smoothly along the road were both heard and felt inside the spacious car. Anala turned and looked over at her twin brother Nolan, who was staring out the windshield as he drove. His dark hair was partially obscuring his features and Anala wondered what was going through his mind as he stared out at the passing trees and a green 'Welcome to Forks' sign.

Forks was a small town with a population of only 3,121, well, now 3,323. They drove through the town, watching the trees and houses, fly by. Their newest home was on the outskirts of town, and they would not be seeing the actual heart of the town during that car ride. According to Javan, the only other neighbors up there were a doctor who worked at the local hospital and his family. Soon, there were less and less houses until there was nothing but forest for many minutes before Nolan finally pulled into a drive way that led to the front of a comfortable looking house. It had a spacious porch with a porch swing and other furniture. They exited the car.

"This is it." Nolan stated cheerfully. He looked at her, ice blue eyes bright and clear. "Do you like it?"

It was a very nice house. It had a large dark oak door and large windows. It was a bit of a blend of modernized cabin and a suburban home. Big, with a spacious yard and the forest behind it made it look even better. The roof was made of black roof tiles and from the angle they stood at, Anala could spot a few large trees and what looked like a terrace on the second floor around the side of the house.

"This is almost perfect." She told him. It was in a small, inconspicuous town with miles and miles of forest. They could roam and not have to worry about being spotted by wandering humans. She gave her brother a look.

"If only we weren't in high school again."

Nolan nodded in agreement. "Maybe it'll be less of a pain in the ass this time."

She nodded absently in agreement.

Nolan looked down at his sister and saw the faraway look in her eyes and immediately knew what she was thinking. He took her hand into his and squeezed it in comfort. Anala blinked and looked up at Nolan's face. She .smiled slightly, appreciating the gesture.

They walked up the porch steps and into the house. The front hall was large and spacious. A small but tasteful chandelier hung above them, the crystals reflecting in the light beautifully. There was a door to the right which was a closet and there was a small wooden table with a stone centerpiece on it. A large, gold framed mirror hung above the table. To the left, the twins saw a large arch that led to a sunken living room. There were several couches and armchairs arranged in a loose half circle around the TV which hung above a marble mantle and fireplace. The wall across the TV had large windows covered by dark blue curtains and the carpet a light tan. The room itself was done in soft grays, blues, and tans. Overall, it was a very comfortable looking room.

Across from the living room there was a short hallway that led to the kitchen, basement door and a lounge, which had a glass door leading to the backyard. Next to the hall entrance was the staircase. The stairs ran up along the wall in a curve and was covered in tan carpet, just a shade or two darker than the one in the living room, while the banister was made of dark wood. Directly ahead, a hall led towards a bathroom, an office, and the master bedroom, which Anala found strange.

Anala headed upstairs while Nolan continued to explore. The spacious hallway was lined with many doors and had paintings hung on the walls. She found that that three of the doors were guestrooms and that the others were empty, guest bathrooms, or used for storage. There were a couple of small tables set against the walls that held vases or expensive looking artifacts from around the world. Anala went to the end of the hall where there was a window in front of them showing the forest. On either side of the hall were two doors directly across from each other.

Anala entered the room on the left first. The floor was covered with a black carpet so thick and soft it made Anala want to curl up in it. There was an enormous bed sitting on a raised dais. It was covered in soft black covers over white sheets and white pillows with black patterns on them. The far wall directly across the door had large double doors that led to a large terrace that gave a perfect view of the backyard and the deep forest beyond it. There were two more doors. One was a walk-in closet with many shelves and bars for clothes. All the way in the back was a full length mirror and above was a light. The other door was a bathroom. It had a smooth marble sink and the floor was made up of black and white tiles. The shower had a bench, two showerheads and a glass door. Next to the shower, a rack hung with towels and washcloths, soft and new.

"What do you think?" Nolan asked as he appeared behind her and looked around. "I see you found your room."

"It's beautiful," she murmured. "I hope things are different this time." She looked at her brother and her voice came out in a whisper. "I don't think I can handle going back there again."

"It won't happen." Nolan said firmly. Anala nodded but deep down, both siblings knew she didn't believe it. Nolan resisted the urge to sigh. He and his sister had suffered so much and he deeply regretted that he wasn't strong enough to protect them. But now all of that was going to change they could hone their skills in the privacy of the forest.

"Let's go look at your room now." Anala said, trying to lighten the mood. Her brother smiled and they walked across the hall and entered the bedroom.

Like her room, Nolan had a walk-in closet and bathroom that was identical to hers. His bed, which sat against the wall, was just as big his sisters' except the covers were a dark blue and white. The carpet was soft and a deep gray. The wall opposite of the door had two large windows that went from floor to ceiling and looked out into the forest. The bathroom was a lot like Anala's with the exception that his had a separate bathtub along with a shower. Other than that, both rooms were mostly empty.

"You like it?" Anala asked her brother from her place on the bed.

"It's great." he looked at her and grinned. "It's a good thing we only have four boxes of stuff or moving would be horrifying."

Anala laughed and went to the door. "Let's see the woods. They look beautiful."

They made their way through the house and out the backdoor. The moment her feet were on the grass, Anala shot off into the forest, moving through the trees at lightning speed. She could feel Nolan following close behind her. She felt his hand touch her back before he gained speed and took off to the right.

"You're it!" he called back, smiling.

Anala moved faster. The chase was on.