Disclaimer: I do not own the Twilight series. All characters and/or events are fictional.

Chapter Two

I didn't want to die, but what was I going to do? Just sit there waiting for my fate? I knew I should tell Ben at least and warn him but I felt frozen to the round. Paralyzed. That's a horrible feeling. To know you're at death's gate and not even have the courage to do anything about it.

Ben elbowed me sharply. "Mary, stop it. You look like a fish out of water."

"I feel like one," I croaked. I could feel Demetri eying me carefully.

Ben raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about?" He shook his head, which was constantly watching Heidi's retreating figure. He turned to Demetri. "Are there any bathrooms here?"

Demetri pursed his lips as if wondering whether to decide to tell us or not. "I'll show her where they are," he assured him.

I drew in a sharp breath clutching my brother's arm. "I don't want to go… without him." I told him.

Demetri smirked openly holding back a burst of laughter. "Very well. Have it your way." He shrugged.

Ben looked at me suspiciously and a wave of guilt washed over me. I wasn't even going to save my parents. I felt selfish and miserable for not at least asking if I could tell them where I was going. I wanted to ask but I already knew the answer.

"Are sure this is the way to the bathrooms?" Ben asked nervously throwing a quick glance over his shoulder.

Demetri simply shrugged. "Maybe."

I could feel Ben grit his teeth together. "What do you mean maybe? It's a yes or no question."

Demetri chuckled leading us to a corridor. "I don't use them that much and most people aren't exactly here long enough to need to use them."

"Actually I don't really need to use the bathroom." Heck, I don't even remember saying I needed to use it the first place.

Another shrug. "Doesn't matter, we're looking for it now."

I felt claustrophobic. "I need to get out of here," I told him gulping a breath of air.

Demetri sneered, "Sounds like fun."

I didn't know what was so fun about going to outside or what – if anything – he had mind, but I smiled. A plan was starting to form in y mind of escape. It wasn't much of a plan I'll admit and all I had was running like hell but it was a start.

Demetri swung the door open stepping out into the shade. With a deep breathe a readied myself. I didn't know how I would tell Ben to run but hopefully if he saw me running he'd run too.

My lower lip quivered and I bolted trying my best to lose myself in the crowd. It was almost evening and the place was blanketed with shadows. That was good; it would be easier to hide. I heard someone behind hoping it was Ben. I didn't get far before I was tackled to the ground.

A/N: I know its short but it's the holiday season and I'm officially the wrapper so I have had tape stuck in m hair for a few days now. Merry Christmas everybody! Don't get too commercial.