A/N: yeahhh so its been awhile since i updated this story...but i really do adore it, so i may aswell not make you guys wait too long aye? ;) please review!

I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE SILENT HILLS!

Nobodys There

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Alex hadn't gone home that morning...

He was far too upset to step anywhere near his house or another human being for atleast the next few hours. He wished he could do things over, change the past and give Josh the life he prematurely lost.

But unfortunatly even though he wished nearly every moment of the day, nothing had changed.
Alex had walked all the way to the bridge leading out of Shepherds Glen. The brunette contemplated leaving, but realised that was not an option, as he knew his parents would probably track him down and then send him straight back to the psych ward.

Alex knew in his heart he wasn't going crazy, sure he was just a shadow of the boy he used to be, but he certainly wasn't imagining Josh being here with him.

The load roar of a truck heading past the bridge automatically got Alex's attention. He began to become more weary when the vehicle came to a slow stop beside him.

"Need a ride kid?" The old trucker called from the drivers window.

Alex knew it was stupid to accept rides from strangers, but what the fuck did he have to lose? He had lost everything already due to his stupidity.

Slowly he stood.

"Yeah that would be great, thanks."

Apon entering the truck Alex noticed the man had a thick brown beard and a checked shirt. The man seemed like he had been doing this for a long time; his eyes certainly showed the strain he had endured.

"Names Travis." The elder put his hand out.

Shepherd promptly shook it.
"Alex."

"So where ya wanna go?" Travis asked casually while putting his truck into motion once again.

Alex took a breath before answering.

"Silent Hill."

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Travis hadn't said much after Alex requested to go to that town. It was almost as if Travis knew something he wasn't prepared to share.

Slowly Travis parked the truck outside the entrance to Silent Hill.

"Thanks a lot for the ride." Alex shook the elder mans hand before opening the truck door.

"Before you leave...I don't know why you want to go to the forsaken town; and it ain't none of my buisness, but please, be careful." Travis slightly pleaded.

"I will." Alex reassured before jumping down from the step of the truck and heading down the main entrance.

The Town looked more grim and menacing than it had the last time Alex came. He didn't know where to start, or what he was really expecting here, but he hoped something would guide him.

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Alex spent a whole hour traversing the Town, he even stopped by Rosewater Park. The Sun was beginning to rise slowly, the large Lake sparkled like a thousand diamonds floating apon the waters surface. Alex couldn't take his eyes away from the beauty bestowed apon him. How could such a dark evil looking Town hold such treasures? Alex found himself sitting on the stone fences edge where the park met the lake, gazing intensly at the glittering water. He could slightly see his reflection in the water, but he didn't want to look. After all he was tainted, a dark soul who had to stop himself from causing harm to others around him.

Alex stood slowly, one arm extended out ever so slightly to maintain his balance on the thin stone fence.

He looked down at the water. Perhaps this is why he was here, to finish it. Hand himself over to the pure waters of Toluca Lake.

A tear rolled down the boys cheek, not because he was afraid, or not ready,but because he wanted to repent, but how?

Alex stood there for a few more minutes in silence. His being consumed by his thoughts.

'Alex.'

The voice made him jump slightly. It was a sound that was faint and echoed through the wind. The young Shepherd turned quickly, but not a single being was there.

He then slowly stepped down from the fence, and exited the park.

Wind whistled quietly through the empty street as Alex walked aimlessly.
The brunette came to a halt when the sound of footsteps echoed lightly up the street.

Alex tried his best to rely on his hearing and follow the sounds.
Gradually the steps got faster, this caused Alex to run faster to hold chase.

The footsteps came to a halt, it was only then that Alex realised where he had been taken.

Alchimilla Hospital.

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