To say Deana was unhappy was sugar coating it. She was so angry I could have sworn I saw the air around her turn to a toxic gas. She took me by the arm and lead me inside, her fingernails forming an iron cage preventing my escape. "Sit!" I do as she asked and sat on the nearest stool I could find. "What were you thinking? I never told you that you could go outside at night!" She was shaking in anger. "Put this on." She threw a gray smock like article of clothing my way. "I called a special meeting at the church because of your uncontrollable behavior." And with that she stormed up the stairs. I sighed and followed in silence.

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Deana's church was out there. No, I'm not talking about wacky out there, I mean it really was out there. After getting on a trail about 10 miles from her house we drove on a dirt road for about 8 miles, from there we had to switch to 4 wheel drive for about 11 miles, and then we had to walk. After about a quarter of a mile a light coming from somewhere besides the flashlight Deana was carrying became visible. Maybe ten minutes later we stumbled upon the church. It was formidable. It rose from the earthy ground like a gray wave that was threatening to crash down. Great spires twisted up toward the scowling night sky. Arches of all sorts surrounding the inside. Candlelit flooded through statuesque windows. It nearly brought me to my knees. Aunt Deana marched on, the structure not even phasing her.

Deana bent her head down for a split second before opening the stained oak French doors in a powerful and dramatic way. Everyone turned and looked. Well, I guess my aunt likes to be fashionably late. The towering arches hover above in darkness that the dim candlelight cannot seem to pierce. Peoples faces flip by as Deana leads me toward the alter at the end of the red carpet in between the benches. An aging man of about 75 is at the alter. His keen brown eyes were examining me, as if I were a spider he was debating on smashing. "Everyone please take a seat." His voice boomed out. It was only then did I realize that everyone was standing. I was too infatuated with the architecture to notice before. "We are all called here tonight to deal with a problem that is effecting two of our youths." Two? What, did I suddenly get a twin? I look around and see Edward being led in by tall man with dark curly slicked back hair in a royal blue suit. Edward looked into my eyes and smiled as he was being led up the aisle. The man who was leading Edward pushed him toward me and backed away. Aunt Deana left too, and stood up beside the "priest" and Edward's leader.

"These two children wandered off in the middle of the night. They found themselves surrounded by a quiet and comforting forest that seemed to suck out there problems for a while. Now this is something we cannot have. We cannot allow our youth to transverse the Earth when they have a problem. If we do not do something now, there is no telling to whom all will join them in searching for a solution for the problems they think they have or what they will find to stop there problems before they stop us…" Blah blah blah. The priest droned on another 20 something minutes before he finally asked if Edward and I had something to say. I was about to put my two cents in when Edward spoke up. "On behalf of Bella and I, I know that we were not in the woods to find a solution to any problems." Ok, what the fluff? "We both were unable to sleep and the woods seemed like a nice placed to take a quick walk to help us get to sleep. Bella sat beside the river and was so calm she fell asleep until I wandered along on the other side and startled her. We exchanged hellos and spoke of the nice night and our reasons to be in the woods until we heard the anguished cries from the ones who found our beds empty and thought the worse. I assure you that we were not running from problems and I know that Bella and I will no longer wander off and startled everyone like that. Isn't that right Bella?" Edward turned to me with a silent begging taking place in his eyes. "Yes Edward. That is correct." I found myself saying. The three heads started to whisper in hurried tones. I looked toward Edward and he whispered in my ear "I'll explain later." I lightly nodded my head. "We have come to a decision." Both Edward and I looked back towards the three. "Bella, seeing as you have had other minor offenses you will go home and pack your bags tonight and head to Silver Side. Edward, seeing as you have had other offenses also I'm afraid you will be moved out of your room that you share with Eric and Taylor and you will be placed in your own room located near the headmasters room in order to assure that you are not able to sneak away so easily. Bella your room will also be located by the headmasters, across from Edward's. Meeting adjured." Everyone rose and started up towards the alter. Deana and Edward's keeper (I really need to learn his name) shooed Edward and I outside. The second our feet his dirt I turned toward Edward and said "Explain".

"You don't waste time do you?" Edward smirked. "No I don't. Now please explain that major ass kissing that went on back there!" Edward's smirk grew into a full blown smile. "I knew you were going to be different. Anyways, moving on. You have to tell them what they want to hear. If you even admit to whatever deed you may have done by saying you needed yo get away, life was getting to you, or something along those lines you will be severely punished. Trust me. I was stupid enough my first offense to call them all a "brainwashing cult full of sick bastards". That didn't go over so well. You have to learn to seem as innocent as possible."

"But why? I mean-"

"Quiet, they're finished talking."

Sure enough out comes Deana and Edward's keeper. "Well Bella what do you have to say for yourself." Aunt Deana asks in a voice that is so sweet if it where to be turned into candy it would be pure sugar. "I have to say...What is your name?" I asked Edward's keeper. "I believe she ment what do you have to say about your actions and punishment. Answer her and I'll answer you." Jackarse. "Well Aunt Deana I am sorry for my actions and I think my punishment is fitting." I remember what Edward told me. Tell them what they want to hear. "My name is Felix."

"Goodbye Bella. See you soon." And with that Edward is led off by Felix into the black night. "Come on. Where leaving now." It appears that Aunt Deana is having another mood swing...

Please forgive me for not updating! I've had so much on my plate. Family sickenss, school work, projects, moving, and stuff have had me feeling uninspired. I am sorry that my muse had seemed to have left me for a while. Well, that's all I've got to say. Peace, love and reviews (please?). Oh and check my profile for the playlist that inspired this chapter!