Summery: Determined to prove the myths and folklore surrounding the forest and All Gods Village wrong, a young girl travels to the cursed forest and finds herself faced with a forgotten past and dark memories.

Disclaimer: I do b not b own the rights to Fatal Frame/Fatal Frame 2, nor do I own the rights to the idea of Fatal Frame and Fatal Frame 2. However, I b do b own this fan fiction, and I b do b own the characters in this fan fiction, as well as anything that was b not b in Fatal Frame or Fatal Frame 2.

Author's Note: I must say I have not finished the game(s), I have played them, and I know a lot about them… so, yeah, bear with me on this. I have made some changes to All Gods Village, but I will be going with the cliché "I am a reborn twin from the village", so yeah. I will try not to make this to cliché, but I am not making any promises. Please review, if people like it I will continue it, if people do not like it, it will go in my "people hated it, but I don't want to delete it" folder. So, here ya go, I hope you enjoy it.

Drowning Under Crimson Waters

Part One

Illusions of the Mind.

I sat watching the leaves fall from the trees; a peaceful breeze blew through and joined the music of the flowing river. I shook my head, "I don't know what those people were talking about…" I began "it is great out here" I said and laid on my back, watching the clouds pass by slowly. Suddenly things flashed black and white, the air turned cold as the thick smell of blood filled my nose, above me stood a young girl about 14, long black hair cascaded down her back in a single braid tied with a red ribbon, her eyes were filled with horror and pain and blood soaked the front of her white kimono. My body tensed up, and I could not move, all I could was sit and stare at the girl, her lips twisted into a smirk. I shut my eyes tight and prayed for it to all go away. There was a long silence, and I slowly opened my eyes, the world was as it should be once again, I shook my head. "Just a dream…?" I asked myself, confused to the event that had just happened.

I stood and walked to the rivers edge, I dipped my hands in and splashed the cool water on my face. My mind played the "dream" played over and over again, each time it felt more and more real; I shuddered at the thought and began looking around for sighs of the "dream girl". I found nothing and nodded happily; pleased I did not find anything. I stood in the middle of the forest they called cursed, many people had disappeared over the last few years, and it was even rumored a whole village just vanished one night. I shook my head, I never believed them, it all seemed to unreal, and no one ever had proof the place even existed. I began walking, not sure where I was going, and frankly not caring. I was determined to explore the forest and prove it was not cursed. As I walked the sun slowly crept its way behind the tall mountains in the horizon, I smiled slightly, remembering I was smart enough to bring a flashlight. I flicked the flashlight on as I placed it in front of me; the once joyous forest had now become darker, a cold and dense abyss, which threatened to swallow me whole. It all felt so familiar, the creeping darkness, the piercing cold, the haunting sounds. I continued on, however I quickly stopped, shocked to see the same 'dream girl' I had seen earlier, but there was something different about her… what is it? Oh! There was no blood on her dress, and she seemed… kind. She smiled at me and ran ahead, as if she was playing a game, I stood for a moment, and things flashed black and white once again. I saw myself, I wore a white kimono and my hair was worn in one thin braid and tied with a red ribbon… I looked like her. I watched myself chase the other girl around the trees, the girl fell and I ran to her side, we both spoke though I could hear nothing. "… Tae …" I heard her call out before the forest flashed back to normal. I stood there for a minute, confused, "Who is Tae?" I asked the tall lifeless trees, which surrounded me, but there was no answer, I continued on, I suddenly felt something under my foot. I looked down and saw a small leather book which had Debido Matishyahu written in small gold letters; I picked it up and began reading.

Matishyahu Journal One:1/4. The men have become quite restless, they believe they are hearing voices in the wind. I tell them there is nothing to fear, but I to have heard a young girl crying, though I can never find her. 2/4.Akri said she saw someone walking in the forest today, she said his head was severed from the body. I held her close and told her she must have been seeing things, she said she wants to go home, but we cannot just leave now… I know we are so close… so close to the village. 3/4. We found it! We found the lost village of All Gods, the men are happy, yet I can see a deep fear in their eyes. We have all heard the superstition that wraps this place, but for once, we are going to prove this place is harmless… or otherwise… 4/4. Two men have disappeared in the last few days, and one has already died mysteriously, I can hear the voices… I can hear it… Akri and Sao want to leave… but we can't… we are so close…

The journal stopped there, though I could see pages had been ripped out, I sighed, wondering if I had made a mistake coming to the forest in the first place. I started down the path again; there was a light ahead, though I did not believe I was actually seeing it. I gripped my flashlight and bag tighter as I slowly walked closer. When I got to the bottom of the path, I saw a long wooden bridge, two candles light each sides of the entrance, but somehow the wind could never seem to blow them out, I stood for a moment staring at the bridge; which I could not seem to see the end of… just a long pit of darkness. I gulped slightly and stepped one foot on the bridge, it creaked with each step, sending unwanted shivers up my spine.

After quite a few moments, I finally made it across, and what stood before me shocked me the bone. All Gods Village, with its empty and blood stained homes, its haunting streets and the creeping whispers; which would drive any normal person insane. I stumbled forward, my breathing fastened as I watched ever corner half expecting her to appear. I listened to night, but I all I heard was my own loud footsteps on the stone streets. I wanted to leave, yet for some reason I could not make myself turn around… a part of me wanted to stay… there was a loud bang. I turned to look, though I saw nothing, except what looked like a shadow of a child through the screen of one of the houses. I gulped and stepped closer, I placed my hand on the door, it felt moist… I slid it opened and closed my eyes, expecting some thing jump out and attack me. There was nothing, except pure silence, I stepped inside and the door slammed tightly shut. I started at it with wide eyes, I did not even try to open it once again, I knew it wouldn't open. Someone wanted me here… she wanted me here… I walked further in. The room was quite dark, only small rays of moonlight showed through the broken in roof.

I looked around, my flashlight gripped tightly in my hand, as I looked around my eye caught view of something… in the far corner was a door half opened and a small pale face of a child peeked through. My breathing fastened once again, as I locked eyes with the child, who was slowly retreating into the room. I walked forward and placed my hand on the door… there was small bloody handprints all over it… I gripped the door and slowly opened it. However, as I peeked in, the room was empty, except for a desk filled with papers and an old camera covered with dust.

Cliché? Yes. Short? You bet. Bad Place to end? Yup. More to come? Hopefully. Below are things you may need (how to say the names and stuff)

Toio (Toe-e) Yoshimistu (Yosh-e-mis-su) (Village Boy)

High Priest Goura (Go-u-ra) Yoshimistu (Yosh-e-mis-su) (Village High Priest/Ceremony Master)

Master Jin (Jean) Umisha (U-mis-sha) (Village Master)

Mara (Mar-a) Umisha (U-mis-sha) (Village Master's Wife)

Tae (Ta-uh) Ashikare (Ash-ick-r) (Village Girl, Twin)

Mei (May) Ashikare (Ash-ick-r) (Village Girl, Twin)

Tomoko (Toe-mo-co) Ashikare (Ash-ick-r) (Village Woman)

Debido (De-bi-do) Matishyahu (Mat-ish-ya-hu) (Researcher)

Akri (A-cure-e) Shou Mei (Sh-ow (not show) May) (Researcher) Sao (Say-o) Lee (Researcher) Namara (Na-mar-ra) Osie (O-sigh) (Village Girl) Mago (May-goo) Osie (O-sigh) (Village Woman)

Osami (O-sam-e) Osie (O-sigh) (Priest)

Risa (Re-sa) Takahashi (Tak-ah-ash-e) (Village Woman)

Rinu (Rin-u) Takahashi (Tak-ah-ash-e) (Village Boy, Twin)

Jinu (Gin-u) Takahashi (Tak-ah-ash-e) (Village Boy, Twin)

Jofunu (Jo-fu-no) Mirureru (Me-ru-re-ro) (Priest)

Rako (Ray-co) Misotu (Mis-so-to) (Main Character)