Here's a short chapter for you guys. Next update will hopefully be up by the end of the week. But I wouldn't get your hopes up to high. I have to prepare for State Testing next week.
The branches and dead leaves broke beneath Ellie's feet. That was it. No other sound. Nothing to make a sound. It was just Ellie and the trees.
It was just once crunch at first. It confused Ellie, she knew it wasn't from her. But somehow Ellie convinced herself that it indeed was her.
Than it was the rustle of nearby leaves. Everything felt so surreal to Ellie. It all felt like a scene from a horror movie, one Ellie didn't remember seeing.
She picked up her pace, it wasn't a bird. There was no birds in this forest. It must of been an acorn falling, no reason to be worried. That seemed more logical, Ellie couldn't let the paranoia get to her.
She was almost to the Glade, she could feel it. Just one more minute. Than she saw something zoom past her.
Ellie couldn't think of any other reason to calm herself.
Another branch broke behind her. Than another. It was close, Ellie could feel it.
Paranoia settled in, there was no fighting it. And the little voice in the back of your head, the one that tells you not to hit your sibling, the one that tells you to stay calm, it told her to run.
Run, run! Far and fast, there's someone behind you! Ellie didn't pick up he pace, not yet at least.
She felt the presence behind her. It was so close now. Ellie whipped around to see her attacker.
It was the boy from earlier.
"What are you doing here?" Ellie spat.
The boy didn't respond, making Ellie angrier.
"Answer me!"
"You need to run." the boy muttered.
"What?" Ellie questioned.
The boy didn't answer Ellie. Instead he turned away and ran, leaving Ellie alone yet again.
Another branch broke, this time much louder. She knew it wasn't the same kid.
Ellie trusted her gut and the boy, it was not safe here. She had to leave right now.
Ellie turned and started to run, as fast she could. She heard the footsteps behind her, but they were slowly growing quieter by the step.
Finally, Ellie safely made it to the Glade.
"There you are. Alby sent me to look for you."
The familiar voice came from behind her. It was Nicole. Thankfully.
Nicole was glad to find Ellie quite easily. It took less than five minutes, and Ellis had found her. Now she could get back to staring at Newt. And working as aMed Jack. But Newt watching was way funnier than work by a long shot.
Ellie and Nicole spotted Alby talking to Newt and Nick across the Glade. They didn't look very happy though. Newt had a visible frown on his face. Nick had his arms over his chest while Alby looked the same with his signature scowl plastered on his face.
Ellie didn't mind them talking, as long as it wouldn't be to much longer. She was eager to start.
Once he was done talking, they would start the tour. It felt like the tour would have many positive effects on Ellie. It would take Ellie's mind off of the events from earlier. She would know what all the buildings were for. She could quite possibly find a way out. And Ellie would finally have an official tour of the Glade.
Looks like Ellie will finally get a tour of the Glade! In one piece too! I also want to thank you for taking time out of your day to read my story, it makes me glad that people enjoy my writing. Well, at least I hope you do. Have a nice rest of your day, night, or morning!
