I knew my life over. I was going to die. I don't want to think this but it's true. The last time I battled her I had help and now I'm alone. How am I going to win this battle? She is a lot stronger than me.

She started to run towards me. I dodged out of her way slamming into a tree. I got up and we ran at each other. We slammed into each other. She managed to knock me down but I got right back up.

We were both tired of fighting. One more knock down and we would both be out. I managed to use all my strength and ran at her pushing her into the giant fire we managed to create. Before I could go in too, I stopped and fell back. In the fire she cryed out in pain. It was hard to watch but I managed just to make sure she didn't escape.

Finally She was gone. The fire burned down and I separated the peices as far a part as possible. Then I took some of the ash and stuck it in my pocket. Later I would find somplace to put it. But first I had to get home. I knew it would be along time because the battle tired me out. I didn't know where I was or how I was going to get home.

I got to my feet and started my long walk home. I was way too tired to run. The battle was long but now my battle is to stay alive.

I decided to go towards the setting sun. Hopefully there would be a town nearby. I only wish Edward were here. I'd feel more comftorable. What was he thinking right now. Could Alice see me? Maybe I should try to go faster. Why does everything happen to me?

I decided to run and I came upon a road. It looked like one of those roads in the middle of the dessert. I followed it not knowing where to go.

There was a truck coming and I decided to hitch hike.

Thankfully the truck stopped and I got a ride.

"Hi, I'm Chuck. Who might you be?" His kind warming voice said.

"I'm Bella. Thank-you for the ride."

"No problem. I've been traveling alone for a long time. I needed a new friend. So what is a pretty lady like you doing in the middle of the dessert?" He said very nicely. Now I know that I am in the dessert but which one? How did I get this far. I had to make somthing up. I couldn't just say "Hi, I'm a vampire. I got separated from my family. I battled another vampire named Victoria and killed her."

"My car broke down and needed to find help." was the best thing I could think of.

"Well where is your car I could take a look at it?"

"Unfortunetly when I couldn't find help I went back to it and it was gone." I said saying another lie.

"That's horrible, is there anything I could help you with to get it back?" He said again kindly.

"No is's fine I have others at home."

"Man you must be rich!!!

"My husband was rich before I married him so now I am." I said knowing that was actually the truth.

"Married, Well I guess I should have known because of how pretty you are." He said sounding very sad. Chuck made me miss Edward evan more.

"Where are you headed?" I said trying to get off the subject of me being married.

"Where ever you want to go now I guess."

"How about the nearest town?"

"Oh ok that right up here."

After saying goodbye to Chuck I went into the gas station he dropped me off at. Luckily I still had money on my and I bought a map. I was in Texas!! Wow that was a very long ways from Forks Washington. I decided to use the phone to call Edward. If he had his cell phone on great but if not I was dead.

Still very tired from the battle I used the phone. It rung six times until his machine picked up. I left a message saying "Hi, I guess your wondering where I am. I am somplace in Texas. I am very tired and I miss you. Please come find me I'm still very lost and not safe I need to hunt." Then I hung up. I hope he would get the message soon and find me but until then I needed food.

Very caustiously I went to the clerk at the desk and asked what kinds of animals Texas had around here. He told me mostly small game and some big. Then I left.

When no one was looking I ran. I found the small game but not really any big ones. When I was done I decided to find shelter. The sky was getting grey. I found a hotel.

Man I wish Edward had already found me. What if he is looking for me and he hasn't heard my message. What if he gets hurt. Its too hard to think about. I just hope he comes soon.