Sophia
I had been walking for hours with no idea where I was – or where I was going for that matter - as long as it was as far away from my house as possible, I was happy.
The sun was now out in force, beating down on me. The straps of my backpack were digging into my shoulders and sharp rocks and twigs were cutting at my bear feet. I knew I couldn't walk much longer, but I had to find some kind of shelter.
After another hour or so I was on my last legs. I was struggling to put one foot in front of the other and my throat burned, desperate for even a drop of water. My foot snagged on a raised root, sending me to my hands and knees. I didn't have enough energy to stand so I crawled forward. The fall agitated my broken rib further, each agonising inch forward making it harder and harder to breathe.
I collapsed a few minutes later, silently wishing for the death that should have met me at home. No. I mentally scolded myself. You had to try. Desperate, I dragged my limp body into a crevice that had formed under a large rock. Slowly, I closed my eyes; waiting for death to take me under.
Only, it never did. A large figure loomed above me as I opened my eyes just a slit. The same red ringed eyes I'd seen at the house stared back. I tried to scream but all I managed was a sharp outtake of breath. My eyes filled with tears but I refused to let them fall.
The man sniffed the air ravenously, as if I was his next meal. His eyes met mine once again as his lips parted, revealing two pearly white fangs. My jaw dropped, I tried to shuffle away but my body refused, frozen in fear. A low, menacing laugh erupted from the man.
"You have nothing to fear child. I will not kill you. I need you to send a message." He was still smiling, his voice full of power. Confusion riddled me as he started to lean closer to the crook of my neck. I tried desperately to move away but the ice cold hand he laid on my shoulder stopped me from moving too far. Closer and closer he came until his mouth and those ungodly fangs were nestled against my neck. Short sharp breaths were all that I could manage, a mix of fear and pain from my rib. My discomfort must have pleased him as he let out a small laugh before sinking his teeth into the soft flesh of my neck.
Instantly I was hit with a wave of pain, but before I could comprehend what was happening, the pain turned into something so pleasurable that I forgot about everything. The harsh rocky surface that dug into my back disappeared, the cool night air that nipped at my exposed skin retreated, even the fact I was being eaten alive by a vampire didn't faze me. A soft moan escaped my lips, I'd never felt something so enjoyable in my entire life.
But just as quickly as it started, it stopped. The man released me, taking his irresistible venom with him. However, a small amount still lingered in my veins, making my heart flutter. The desire I felt for him to bite me again was unimaginable. I reached up to tug on his cheek, urging him to do it again.
"No child, you need to deliver my message," he gently picked me up and carried me for a few steps. He stopped abruptly before meeting my eyes, "Find Rose, and tell her 'we're coming'." Something in his voice made it sound reasonable, he'd set a task that I needed to complete. He inched closer to a small cliff.
I sensed what was coming next, suddenly panicked from the thought of losing him I tried to hang on. It had no affect though, as he easily threw my limp body through the night time air.
I landed with a crash in the leaf litter that scattered the ground, but I didn't stop moving. I tumbled down the steep decline at the bottom of the cliff. I knew I'd broken more than one bone in the fall and I'm sure the sticks and rocks that dug into my skin as I rolled caused numerous cuts. I was close to death, my entire body was numb. I didn't know how much longer I would last.
A few moments later, the ground must have levelled out as I could no longer hear the sound of branches whizzing past. I could hear footsteps approaching from a distance, but I couldn't manage any form of movement. Slowly, my eyes began to close, this was it. I delved into the world of unconsciousness.