Author's Note:

This is a collection of one-shots about becoming a vampire.

This one's a bit different than the last one. I'm not as confident about the writing, but I do like the story. Also, these one-shots WILL go through editing (I'm a grammar and spelling stickler and I like to review my descriptions and plots before posting) but it will not be as drawn-out as other stories (like my story Volterra, which went through several stages of independent editing and two amazing betas). Basically, the writing's not my best, but it's not horrible either.

That said, hope you enjoy! Also, this story is roughly based on SM's book organization in that there is a brief description of the climax before the story begins.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Twilight series. They belong to Stephenie Meyer. I am merely inspired by her work.

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Swallowing the lump in my throat, I stared into his crimson eyes.

I had never shown fear before. Now, looking death in the face, I ignored the single tear that escaped my eye.

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The sun's rays hit the snow on the ground, creating millions of little diamonds. The fresh snow crunched beneath my feet as I continued my path through the yard. I could see the evergreens beyond, sunlight breaking through them in various places, creating a an almost magical aura. The scene glittered, beckoning me forward. I began to walk faster, intent on a stroll through the woods, anxiously anticipating the serenity that would meet me there.

Reaching the trees was like an escape. I could no longer see my house, feel the pressures of home. Nothing could bother me out here. The cold air pierced my lungs and the chilly wind stung my face, but I was alone with my thoughts. Exactly the way I liked it.

I walked further into the trees, admiring nature's beauty. The blinding sunlight sparkled cheerfully and the rich green of the pine trees contrasted against the bright snow. Looking up, I could see the cloudless blue sky peeking through the tops of the evergreens. If I stood and listened closely, I could her the slight trickle of a stream, hidden under the snow and ice. The only signs of life in this barren forest were the hoof prints from a lone deer. I heard a few cracking sticks but thought nothing of it. Probably just the deer, ambling along. Nothing ominous, nothing scary.

I sat down in the soft snow, choosing to ignore my drenched jeans. I closed my eyes and breathed in the sharp scent of the forest. Of the cool winter air.

Suddenly I felt a blast of air hit my face, strangling my airways. My eyes flew open, alarmed. This was most certainly not the stinging of the winter wind. This was something else entirely.

I stood up, peering ahead of me to see what had just made that sharp breeze. I could see nothing until I turned around. Behind me stood the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. His copper colored hair was windblown and he grinned with the most dazzling smile I had ever seen. His skin was the color of the snow itself. In the sun, diamonds seemed to radiate from his flesh. But the most shocking feature was his scarlet eyes, boring into me. Greedily. Hungrily.

"Hello" he said simply.

I heard a gasp escape my throat the moment that velvet voice spoke. I shivered, sure it was not from the cold air. I thought of my family, my friends. And of all the pleasure and time to think I had anticipated from this walk in the woods.

I could barely think now.

As his stone lips met my neck and I felt his teeth pierce my warm flesh, I felt a single tear slide down my cheek.

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