Chapter 2

Nearing the tall tree, Annette quickly closed her eyes, thinking she would soon be reunited with her love. Her piercing blue eyes zoomed into the grain of the bark, seeing the intricate patterns on the trunk. As the car neared the tree, she let out a loud howl, and closed her eyes tight. Flinging her arms in front of her face, she blocked the horrific image that would soon occur as she prepared for impact. Adrenaline pumping through her veins, she felt her heart skip beats as she wished it would all be over soon. As the car rammed into the tree, her body was trusted forward, as the airbag burst, in all attempts to protect her. Her face met the airbag with a powerful blow, as she cried in pain. Within seconds she heard the glass shatter as the minute shards slashed her face. Smoke quickly filled the vehicle, and it quickly became difficult to breath. Jolted backwards her back walloped the seat, as an excruciating pain surged through her body. Her head collided into the headrest with tremendous force, and suddenly the lights went out.

Entering the dense cloud of smoke, a tall young man dashed to the wreck to free the driver from the pile of rubble. His eyes rendered useless by the smoke that he could only rely on his keen sense of touch to save the life of the young girl. With his hands extended in front of him, he desperately searched for the driver's door. He could smell a foul odor, possibly being gas and knew if his instincts were correct that the car could soon become a raging inferno. With the passenger door located, all strength went into pride it ajar to rescue the driver, and tent to her injuries. Letting out a soft grunt, he hauled the door with all his strength in hopes of saving the drivers life. As the door unhinged, he was launched backwards, stumbling in attempts on gaining his balance. He quickly headed towards the car as the fumes filled his lungs with every breath. Swiftly lifting the driver out of the ruins, he whirled around and hastily carried her toward safety.

To Be Continued...