"Edrfgtyhuji" - Your review is honestly bothering me more than I would like to admit. Just about every story is predictable in the end, and I can't help it that you obviously do not enjoy my story. You are one of two or three that doesn't, but I can't please everyone. "selfish bitch much?" Yes. But wouldn't you be too? Not everyone is perfect. I bet a lot of people would be selfish and want their life back too. I have to say that if I was put in the same position and had been put through all of that, I would say the same thing. Honestly, I think what she said is realistic, but that is just me.
So I'm sorry that you don't enjoy this story, and I'm sorry that you find it so predictable.
DRAKRON - Me doy cuenta de que este capítulo no fue largo. Lo sentí fue necesario aunque, porque muestra algo que es importante más tarde. ¡Mi más estimado me disculpo!
Anyway, I apologize for the long wait; it's been a rough week.
Disclaimer - I do not own the Twilight Series, but some of the characters in this story are mine.
This wall we built together 'Cause the world stops
There ain't no way of knocking it over
We'll be here forever
Getting closer and closer, baby
When I put my arms around you
And nothing even matters
Nothing Even Matters – Big Time Rush
Seth's POV
Thank God Jared could run on less sleep than I could. We had been going for about three days now, and we just passed the sign for Great Falls, Montana a few hours ago.
Hey man, I think I just caught his scent. Jared sounded confused. I was too. Tyler could hide his scent, so why not hide it all the way to Montana?
I'll be right there Jared. Since we were in Montana, Jared and I had split up to look for the warehouse Emilee had seen.
We had been to four already, with no luck.
We will find her Seth. On my honor.
You have honor Jared? I tired to joke for the first time in weeks.
Wow, Mr. Cranky pants is actually trying to crack a joke.
I am capable of doing things without her Jared.
No you're not. Seth, you haven't eaten or slept in three days. Don't think I don't hear you sobbing in your sleep either.
Just as I was about to make a smart-ass remark, which would not have been true in the least, I had caught the scent Jared was talking about. It was just faint enough to almost be missed, but it was definitely Tylers'. I ran a few yards and caught it again.
Maybe he decided to play nice and help us out.
Yeah right Jared. You haven't heard her tell you about the things he used to do. I swear, when we find him, I am going to tear him apart piece by piece.
No you're not Seth. You are going to go and take care of Arielle. You're trying to play Mr. Tough Guy, but we both know how much pain you are in right now.
I had nothing to say. He was right.
I know I am.
Shit Jared, I just got it again.
I did too. He thought from his spot about ten yards away.
Tyler was definitely leading us to Arielle; there was no doubt in my mind now. But why?
Arielle's POV
For two weeks straight, all I've heard is the dripping of a leaky pipe somewhere. And unlike normal people who would go out of their mind because of the noise, it calms me.
Listening to the dripping water makes me think of the waves on First Beach and the rustling of the wind through the trees as Seth and I sat in his yard. It reminds me of the smell of the rain, and the feel of wet soil and sand between my toes. It reminds me of the sun on my skin, the smell of flowers, and everything about nature that I had ever loved.
I had some doubts before, but maybe Tyler's "friend" was right. Maybe I would have the power of the elements. It made sense in a way, I had always loved everything about nature, but the idea of it was just a little bit odd for me.
Tyler hadn't hurt me in two days, and I was getting my hope back.
Since I had woken up this morning, I hadn't stopped thinking about Seth. I had this feeling he was close, but every time I thought about it, I remembered Tyler's gift. And the almost impossibility of finding me.
The door creaked, and I whipped my head up.
"Seth?"
"Two weeks and you still ask that every time I open the door." Tyler chuckled. There was a hint of friendliness, but I could still hear the anger and power in his voice.
"Yes Tyler. As much as you would like me to give up hope completely, I won't." I no longer cowered in the corner when Tyler entered the room.
"I just came to drop off your water. And some bread." I finished the bread almost within the same second he handed it to me.
"I have some errands to do, so I won't be checking up on you today. I will be in the area though, so don't try anything stupid."
Tyler left and I was enveloped in the cold, lonely darkness that I had learned to hate.
Seth's POV
Dude, this trail is a little weird. But I think there is another warehouse up ahead.
Sure enough, about a city block away, there was a warehouse that was definitely abandoned.
Come on, let's phase. I suggested.
I heard Jared walk over just as I finished throwing my shorts on.
"Don't get too excited." He warned sadly. "We have been to how many warehouses today? And how many were completely empty?"
"I know Jared, but I can't help it." I already felt my heart start to race.
My imprint might be inside. The love of my life might be mere yards away from me. I haven't seen her in weeks, but every little detail about her was crystal clear in my mind. The sound of her laugh, her smell, her smile, and the way she felt in my arms. I would get that all back if she was in the building in front of me.
Jared stood next to me, grimacing. I knew what he smelled, because I smelt it too. Tyler's scent.
Not fresh, like he was here five minutes ago, but maybe a half hour ago.
"I'm going to go check out the area. Good luck." And with that, Jared was jogging to the perimeter of the woods, looking and smelling for anything unusual.
There were several entrances to the warehouse, two of which were facing me.
Well, time to start looking.
Arielle's POV
Tyler had been gone for about sixty eight drips which at a rate of two drips per minute means he has been gone for about thirty four minutes.
With nothing to do in this cramped little space, counting the drips from the leaky pipe was my favorite, well, only, was to pass the time.
I heard some rustling in the room next to me, and opened my eyes.
"Hello?" Tyler wouldn't make noise. He moves like a ghost.
There was a grunt and some wood breaking in the room next to me. Maybe Tyler felt like exploring. Probably not.
After a minute, the sound was gone, and I relaxed a little. And then there was some struggling outside of the door to my room.
The light burned my eyes as the door was flung open.
"Seth?"
Seth's POV
My name echoed in the small, tiny room. It was just like the room in my dream. And just like in my dream, Arielle was hunched in the corner. Covered from head to toe in bruises, cuts, dirt, and blood with tangled hair matted with blood, was my girlfriend.
My imprint, my love, and my life.
She looked beautiful, even in her state, and I couldn't be more ecstatic than I was in this very moment.
I couldn't even speak. I was frozen in place as my heart soared. For two weeks I had dreamed of finding her and saving her from Tyler, and here I was, motionless.
"Arielle," I whispered.
Arielle's POV
"Oh my god. It's actually you," I cried, flinging myself at him. "You're actually here. Right now." I was sobbing hysterically into his chest as he pet my hair.
"I'm here. I promise," Seth whispered.
"H-how," Stuttering, I gave up trying to speak between my sobs.
My knight in shining armor was here to save me from the evil villain. Was it possible that my happy ending was here?
"I seriously owe Emilee." Seth mumbled into my hair as the sobs continued to rack my body mercilessly.
With tear filled eyes, I looked up at Seth. He was here. Finally.
Seth used his thumb to wipe the tears from my eyes, and I rest my head on his chest.
I hadn't noticed before, but the pain was excruciating. He must have noticed my discomfort, because Seth gently laid me down on the cold ground.
"I have been searching since the second he took you Arielle." He seemed to remember something as he leaned down and unhooked something from his ankle.
"I think this belongs to you," Seth said, holding up the object.
"My locket!" I yelled, sitting up and taking it from him. "I had dreams about this little thing since the second I left it for you."
"Well, you can thank Emilee and the locket for finding you. Some witch tracking spell that managed to get around Tylers' power." Seth smiled a small smile as he clasped the necklace around my neck.
"I missed it almost as much as I missed you and my parents."
My eyes started to fill with tears as I thought about my mom and dad. I hadn't forgotten how devastated they would be, and how much I missed them, but I thought about their faces when I walked in the door.
"I can't put into words how broken up they were. Emilee, Celeste, Sam, Emily, Leah, and the rest of the pack have been taking care of them since he took you. They cooked, cleaned, ran errands, all without a single complaint. When I told them you were kidnapped, I sat with them and cried. For who knows how long," He frowned.
"Your dad tried to be the tough guy for your mom, but we all knew how bad he was hurting. They thought they lost you forever, but I assured them I would find you. And here you are." Seth said sadly as he gazed into my eyes.
"Seth, you're here." I whispered.
He didn't say anything as he rest his forehead against mine.
Everything was forgotten as I pressed my lips to Seth's. We were here, together, and everything was okay in this moment. Our lips moved in sync as I wrapped my hands around his neck. In one kiss, our passion for each other was expressed.
When we pulled away breathlessly, I rest my head against Seth's again. We stared into each others eyes for what seemed like hours.
And just as I was about to speak again, the door was open and light cascaded over the walls. The voice that spoke sent shivers down my spine for the first time in days.
"Well, well, well. What do we have here?"
