Bad Moon Rising Thrice

By

WL Chastain

****Stephenie Meyers owns all Twilight characters and such. I own Megan.

****Just to let you all know, this story was written for my boss who wouldn't let me get into the details as much as I normally do. I guess that's okay, but it sure hinders a person! So if you feel cheated in any way, you have my permission to rewrite THIS story to suit your sense of right....lol. Just don't tell my boss!

Four Days of Exhaustion

The second day of my stay in Forks, Washington started off with breakfast at the little diner that Charlie and Bella ate at in the movie. I was sitting with Bambi, the Twilight Tour Guide from Hell. She's eighteen and is all about "Twilight" and the world of "Twilight". Did I mention she's all about "Twilight"? Because I wasn't sure I mentioned it.

"In the next movie, you know how skinny Taylor was in Twilight?" the thin long haired blonder chatterbox went on as I tried to eat my usual breakfast of two sunny side up eggs on two pieces of toast with a GINORMOUS cup of coffee (no stupid latte crap for me). "Well, in the next movie, he put on over thirty pounds to look ripped enough to be a wolf!"

"Uh huh," I rolled my eyes as I tried to ignore this insanely hyper woman next to me. "Aren't you going to eat?"

"Oh, I never eat breakfast!" She replied with a smile. "I only eat two meals a day."

"Well, goody for you!" I muttered as I bit into my egg and toast heaven. "I eat three meals a day, sometimes four or five. So I hope your itinerary allows for that."

"You shouldn't eat so much!" Bambi frowned. "You'll get fat and then Edward won't look at you!"

I dropped my breakfast onto the plate in surprise and just stared at the woman. "Are you serious?" I asked her. "Do you REALLY believe that "Edward The Vampire" exists? And excuse me, but I'm not going to starve myself to make any man happy. That's just twisted."

"So, you have a boyfriend?" the blond casually asked as she twiddled her thumbs.

"Not at the moment," I replied as I resumed eating.

"Maybe you should consider why?" she retorted.

"I know why," I replied around a mouthful of egg and toast. "I'm not looking and too damn busy."

"Hmmmmm, okay, whatever," Bambi waved away my answer. "Today we're going to Bella's House to drop off your things and your car as you're riding shotgun with me. Then we're going to the police station and then Forks High School and even though it's not in Twilight, it's in New Moon, so we're going to Newton's Outfitters. At each place you'll get to ask questions of the folks there and take pictures and whatever. Tonight, you're going to a special "Twilight" screening and attend the after party."

"Okay, already we're going to have a problem," I grumbled. "I heard no mention of lunch or dinner."

"Don't worry, I'll make sure you get to the trough when you need to," Bambi glared at me.

"Hey! I don't like your attitude and if you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all!" I responded, Thank you Thumper!

"Fine, are you done?" she snapped.

I just nodded and we left but not after I paid the bill. Hmmm, wasn't my meals included in this contest? I have to check it out.

The rest of the longest day of my life was unexciting and dull. Bambi's incessant chatter about Twilight and everyone in it was driving me nuts. I normally would talk about Twilight with another fan but she wasn't a fan. No, Bambi the Twilight Tour Guide from Hell was a BELIEVER. Which I found to be amusing. I wished my parents were here to see this. They were worried about me being caught up in this fantasy world but I have NOTHING on Bambi. The poor thing is going to have a rude awakening one of these days. God Bless her.

I didn't get to go to bed until midnight that night. The movie was fun as usual and it was interesting to have the audience say the lines of the characters throughout the movie. I'm surprised no one has taken to acting out the scenes like they do with "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". No one I had met the first night showed up. It seems that they want to profit from the attention but not GIVE any attention. Oh well, I still had four days left!

The following two days were filled with seeing the forest locations from the book and movie. These were hikes into the woods and national parks. I was lucky to have brought my well worn pair of hiking boots. I only wished I had thought to bring something to keep Bambi's voice from giving me a headache. She just wouldn't shut up! Luckily there were three other people with me who were on this guided tour.

The weather was rainy and cold, finally! And it made hiking slippery and slow. I guess that's why they allotted two whole days for these locations. Heck, it took us three hours just to hike to the cliff overlooking the valley where Edward and Bella were in the tree. And the field where the Cullen's played baseball actually had a diamond on it and two sets of portable bleachers! Hmmmm, it's no "Field of Dreams" but I guess whomever did this was hoping "if they build it, they will come!"

The second to the last day of my stay was given over to La Push. And this was where I wanted to be the most. I managed to brush Bambi off with the old tried and true "I'm sick" routine. She honestly seemed concerned for me but she didn't linger too long at my bedside due to the rare sunshine outside. I bet she was going to lay out and fry her skin to a lovely mocha latte color. I wanted to see La Push by myself and if I "happened" to run into Embry or one of the others, maybe I could swing an impromptu tour? Yes, I'm sneaky....heh heh heh.

The drive to La Push was longer than I thought it would be and I arrived just before noon. There signs everywhere directing me to one building or another. I wasn't sure where to go as La Push wasn't well described in the books and only a beach was in the movie itself. As I pondered my next move, a loud horn blasted me from behind.

I shrieked and pushed onto the gas too hard and I zoomed across the intersection and down a small ditch. As I screamed in shock and fear, the car came to a stop just at the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean and a wide expanse of beach. With my foot firmly on the brake, I quickly breathed in and out, trying to calm down. I was nearly there when a pounding on my window made me scream again and nearly let go of the brake. I turned to see who was causing me to have a heart attack and saw Embry's concerned face looking at me.

I lowered my window. "H...h...hi," I stuttered. "So, what brings you by?" I smiled weakly up at him.

"Whatever you do, don't remove your foot off that brake!" Embry told me. "Your two front wheels are almost over the edge of the cliff. Keep your foot on that brake!"

"Okay," I pressed my foot down harder.

"And shut off your car and leave it in neutral," he continued to give me orders. "I got some people coming to help pull your car back."

"What? Can't do it yourself?" I glared up at him.

"Ohhhh yeah, riiiiight," Embry grinned and stroked his chin in a thoughtful manner. "I'm supposed to have the strength of ten men! Well sorry, I can easily carry you but I can't pull your two ton car."

At that he turned and walked towards the back of my car. I turned and faced the open expanse in front of me. My right foot was getting tired from pressing on the brake so hard. I focused on breathing and keeping my foot on the brake. Wait. Is my car MOVING!?!

"Hey Megan! Let up on the brake!" Embry yelled.

I quickly removed my foot and closed my eyes. I had no intention of watching myself plummet nearly a hundred feet to the ground below. I felt a sharp jerk and I gave a piercing shriek and then the car was rolling slowly backwards. My hands clutched the steering wheel in a death grip. When the car felt like it was no longer moving, I opened one eye and looked around. I could see ground in front of me and I exhaled deeply. I laid my head on the steering wheel and made myself calm down.

"So, you have a lead foot, huh?" Embry's voice echoed in my car. I looked up at him and tried to think of something witty and sarcastic to say.

"I also have a lead fist", I muttered as I laid my head back on the steering wheel.

" Are you hurt? Are you okay?", Embry reached over and rubbed a warm hand in a circle on my back. "Well, you gave the guys at the stands over there something to talk about for a change." He chuckled. "You may beat the price of mac and cheese as today's hottest topic around here."

"I aim to entertain," I raised my head and leaned back into my seat. "Do you think I can still drive my car?"

"I don't see why not," Embry stood up and walked around my car, eyeing the underneath when he squatted down by my right front tire. "It all looks good!" He stood back up and smiled at me. "Turn it on and see what happens."

I closed my eyes and gave a quick prayer to the Gods That Be and turned the key in the ignition. My car came to life and jerked forward. I screamed in surprise and quickly stomped on the brakes.

"AAAGGGGHHH! GET OFF!!! GET OFF!!!", I saw Embry frantically wave his arms. "YOU'RE ON MY FOOT!!!!!"

I quickly put the car in reverse and pressed on the gas a little too forcefully and zoomed backwards up the ditch.

"AAAGGHH!!! STOP! STOP! YOU HIT ME!" I heard someone yell behind me. I squeaked and looked in my rear view mirror and only saw the top of a black haired head at my back bumper. "GO FORWARD! GO FORWARD! AAAAGGGHH!!"

I quickly pressed on the gas and zoomed forward and stopped, looking out my window behind me.

"AAAGGHH! NOT AGAIN! GO BACKWARDS! GO! GO!" I frantically turned to see Embry leaning down trying to tug at something on the ground.

With tears of fear and frustration in my eyes, I pressed on the gas and went into reverse only to hear "AAGHHHHH!!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU WOMAN?!"

Bawling now, at the thought I had run over two people TWICE with my car, I eased froward and put the car in park. I put my hands to my face and just cried. I am a horrible person! I cannot believe I did that! OMIGAWD, will I have to pay for the medical bills!?!

My thoughts and crying spell was interrupted by the sound of.......laughter. I heard many people laughing! I looked up and around and saw Embry bent over laughing and slapping his knee while Jacob was laughing against the back of my car, his head in his arms.

"Ohhh man!" Embry said. "That was so funny! Megan, you should see yourself! Going back and forth and still hitting us! It was soooo funny!"

I looked behind me and saw quite a few La Push residents and tourists watching the whole scene with amusement. I saw that it was Jacob Black behind me and I just glared.

"She kept speeding!" Jacob slapped the trunk of my car, shoulders heaving with mirth. "Boy, I thought she was going to crap bricks!"

I sat there, drenched with sweat and listening to the pounding of my heart. I was so mad at the both of them, I couldn't think. I just reacted. I quickly put my car in drive and slowly drove towards Embry. He quickly looked up and stared at me in disbelief. Something on my face must've told him he pushed me too far and he started to back away. My front bumper was not more than and inch or two away from him.

"Now Megan! Stop it! It was just a prank!", Embry held a hand up and looked quickly behind him. We were approaching the edge of the cliff. "Megan honey! Be nice! It's just a joke! You know, "ha ha"!"

I only stared at him and nudged the car forward some more. It was funny to me to see him scared. Now he knows how I felt, the prick! I gave Embry a wan smile and inched forward some more. We were now about three feet from the edge of the cliff. Suddenly a dark brown arm reached in through my driver's side window and turned the keys in the ignition. My car shut off and stalled.

"What are you doing?!" Sam Uley was panting and staring down at me. Covered in sweat, it looked like he had ran a long distance to reach me. "This is not funny!"

"I'd say it isn't!" I yelled back and hit the center of the steering wheel with my fist. A Loud BLEEEET whisted in the air. I gave a slight chuckle at the sound of my horn. "They started it!"

"Well, I'm finishing it!" Sam yelled back and looked over at Embry and Jacob. "You two want to explain yourselves?"

"Well you see, Sam, Embry was rescuing her from going over the cliff in her car and.."Jacob began.

"Why was her car going over the cliff?" Sam asked puzzled.

"Because I panicked when some blowhard beeped their horn at me from behind!" I responded, blushing in embarrassment. "I was trying to figure out which way to turn on the road when someone behind me scared the crap outta me!"

"Okay, enough said everyone!" Sam wiped his face with his t-shirt and let out a deep breath. "Embry, Jacob, please go to the beach and help the ladies unloading the cars." He turned to me and let a tentative smile cross his face. "You're more than welcome to join our bonfire, Megan. You look like you could use a drink."

"Oh, I don't drink alcohol," Megan replied, flustered.

"Neither does our group," Sam replied with a bigger smile. "But I wouldn't say no to a cold soda right now, would you?"

"I'd like one," I agreed with a smile in return. "But what about my car?"

"Uhem, yes," Sam shook his head in amusement and handed me the keys. "It's stalled. Leave it here and Jacob will fix it for you. I'll make it his punishment."

"Oh, uh, okay", Megan grinned. She put her car in park and made sure it was locked tight and got out and followed Sam down the long winding trail to the beach below.

*****Thus ends another exciting chapter of Bad Moon Rising. The last and final chapter will be coming to a computer near you soon!

There was a lot of exposition in this Chapter as I wanted to hurry this story along. No offense to my boss, but she either needs to let me just do my thing or write this story herself. I can't do collaborations. I'm not on Project Runway for the Gods That Be sakes!