Hey all, glad you liked the last few chapters. Here is the next one, now don't forget to review! Dannielle x

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1 week later

BRAX POV

I was lying in bed, Charlie draped across me and I was wide awake. All I could think about was the person who was after my sister and how scared she was. I thought we were past all of this, I thought we had moved on, it was like the last few years were repeating themselves only this time Charlie was here to help me through. And I was a dad. I gently moved Charlie off of me and headed in Mckenzie's room. I sat and watched her sleep for ages before I finally decided to go and get a drink.

I walked into the kitchen to see someone already sitting at the table in the dark. I flicked on the light and poured a cup of coffee. Bella didn't move at all, she just sat there, staring into space. Scared. I pulled up a chair beside her and watched, seeing if she would talk or whether she would just continue to bottle it all up. She slowly moved her head to look at me "what" she asked, I shook my head "I'm worried about you Bella" I answered sipping my coffee "you shouldn't be" she replied in the same blank tone she had been answering with all week "why aren't you talking to anyone about how you're feeling?" I asked trying to get more from her "because talking is not going to do me any good, whoever this is, is not going to rest until I am no longer a problem" she answered continuing to look at the wall. I slammed my coffee mug on the table, she didn't even flinch "if you think for a second that we are going to give up on you just like you have then you are sadly mistaken!" I hissed angrily before heading back upstairs to bed.

CHARLIE POV

I heard noises downstairs so I went to investigate which is when I heard Brax losing his temper at Bella. I headed back to bed just as Brax came back through the door. "I didn't mean to wake you" he said climbing in next to me "you didn't, I was checking on Mckenzie" I answered "why did you lose you cool with her" I asked softly "because I can't see her like this again" he answered defeated "again?" I aksed "after she was attacked, she as exactly the same, dull, sad, it was as if she didn't want to live anymore, and now it's happening all over again." He told me looking at his hands. "Look, what Bella went through was tough, and she was scared, but now someone is threatening her entire family, the people she loves, she doesn't know how to deal with it and she is shutting down to protect herself." I told him softly, "I know it's just so hard to watch her go through all this again" he said pulling me closer to him.

I traced the tattoo on the lower part of his hip that read 'Mckenzie'. His breathing regulated and I knew he was asleep. I closed my eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep as well.

BELLA POV

I sat in the darkness of the house, staring at the wall, tears streaming down my face. Terrified. I had hardly slept all week, every time I did I would dream about the horrible things that this person wanted to do to me and I woke up screaming. Usually I would wake Mckenzie up, so I decided not to sleep, I felt guilty enough bringing all this drama in Charlie and Brax's lives and waking up Mckenzie caused them more problems since they didn't sleep. I was pumping myself full of coffee, trying to keep myself awake as long as possible. I had thought about what Brax had said to me and I knew I had to do something. I had made up my mind of what I would do to fix the situation, I pushed my chair back and poured myself a new mug of coffee and made my way to my room.

I sat a my computer, scared about what I was going to do. I forced myself to click the button as the transaction went through and pressed print. I watched as the printer slowly spat a sheet of paper out, I couldn't bring myself to take it just yet so I decided to do step two of my plan. I reached down and opened the drawer of my desk and pulled out my letter kit, I picked up my pen and began writing.

I sealed the last envelope and reached over to the printer. I placed the sheet next to the stack of envelopes and headed for my closet. An hour later I was standing in the kitchen staring at the envelopes that I had laid out in front me on the table. It had just gone 5am, I walked to the front door, grabbing my bag and keys on the way. I turned to look at the house on last time before heading outside to my car.

20 minutes later and I was sitting in the cold seating area waiting to be called. The sun had begun to rise and I knew that shortly my family would wake to find me gone and the letters left for each of them. I was flipping through a magazine, watching the colourful pictures buzz past my eyes, the wind from the turning pages hitting my face. I didn't want to do this but I knew it was the right thing to do, what I had to do to keep my family safe from whoever was after me.

RUBY POV

I stumbled down the hall towards the stairs, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. I was surprised not to see Bella sitting at the table 'maybe she is getting some rest' I thought to myself as I poured some coffee. It was then that I saw the table covered in pearly cream envelopes, that I knew were Bella's , he amazing cursive writing addressed the front of each envelope. I could see one for each of us, with shaky hands I picked up the envelope with my name on the front and carefully and slowly opened it up. With my heart in my throat I began the letter.

My dearest sister Ruby,

If you are reading this it means I have left, I can probably imagine you now standing at the table a coffee in front of you wearily reading this letter. I want you to know that you are one of the best friends I have ever had and I will never forget you. I have to do what is right for my family and you are part of that family. I know that leaving will hurt some of you but I want to keep you safe and if sacrificing my own happiness is what it takes to keep you and my brothers safe than that is what I will do. We have had so much fun together in the short time that we have had and I want you to know that I have cherished every second that we had together. I always wanted a sister I could share my secrets with, paint my nails and do my hair with. To laugh with and just have fun and you are that sister. I love you with all my heart and I promise I wouldn't be leaving if it were not important.

All my love, Bella. xx

I had tears running down my face as I pulled out a picture of the two of us, taken in the dressing room of the party store. I smiled lightly as I felt something else in the envelope. I tipped it slightly and out fell a necklace, I held it up and saw that it was half a silver heart with the half the word sister engraved on it. A small green stone was set in the top of the heart, the tears were falling fast and hard as I began to sob uncontrollably. I ran upstairs and into Bella's room, to see it neatly made up and everything in its place, her closet was empty confirming her letter. I ran down the hall "BRAX!" I screamed as I burst through the bedroom doors. Brax and Charlie both sat up startled "what's going on Rubes" Brax murmured sleepily "she's gone!" I cried thrusting the letter at him. He skimmed it and flew out of the bed.

BRAX POV

This could not be happening. I bounded down the stairs and over to the table where I saw the envelopes spread across the table. I picked up mine and opened it, scared of what it would reveal.

My biggest brother Brax,

I know that you are mad, I know that at the moment you do not understand why I have done this, but in time I am sure that you will. I have to protect you, all of my life you have been the one sacrificing everything to protect me and keep me safe and now it is my turn. I know that you will be happier now that I have gone, you have Mckenzie and beautiful Charlie to look after. I want you to spend your life keeping them safe and not having to worry about me. I shouldn't have come back, it has only lead to heartache and drama but now I am trying to fix that. When all of this started, I just wanted it to go away. I have been so happy here with you and this wonderful new family you have built for yourself. But clearly god does not want me to be a part of that plan which is why I must go. Please do me one favour and make sure you tell that gorgeous daughter or yours and any others who follow her about their aunt and how much I love them. I promise to let you know I am safe but I need to do this to keep you and the others safe. I will miss you and Summer Bay immensely but please know that this is what I feel I have to do.

You are always in my heart,

Isabella xx

I could not believe this was happening. I looked down at the picture that was enclosed, it was of Bella and I at Charlie and mines wedding. I felt Charlie behind me "I called Heath and Bianca, they are on their way" she whispered looking down at the table. She picked up her envelope and fingered the writing on the front "do you know where she has gone?" she asked me softly. I looked up at her "I think I have an idea, but I need to talk to Heath, he needs to read his letter to see if I am right, same with Casey" I told her, she nodded as Casey entered the kitchen. He grabbed his envelope and sat at the table.

CASEY POV

I knew Brax wanted me to open the envelope but I was scared at what I would find. What had she done? Would I ever get to see her again? I thought, I knew there was only one way to find out. I pulled out the piece of thick paper and began to read.

To my twin,

Casey I know you are scared, I am too but please know that this is the right thing to do for everyone. Please don't hate me, I am doing this to keep you safe. It is my fault you are in danger and it is my job to fix it. Love Ruby the best you can, treasure her with everything you have and never take anything for granted. I know in my heart that you two will be happy together, you are a perfect match and I could not think of anyone more perfect for my other half. We share a special connection that no-one else has and I know that even though we are apart we are still connected. Live your life to the fullest, don't regret you mistakes as they are lessons in disguise. I do not regret coming to the Bay, I have met some of the most amazing and important people in my life here but I do regret putting you all in danger, and now I must leave to keep you safe. Know that you are always in my heart.

Forever and always

Isabella xx

I knew Brax wanted to know what it said, I didn't think it held any clues but I handed it to him anyway as I looked at the photo of the two of us taken on the beach only a month ago. Heath and Bianca burst through the door "where did she go?" Heath question frantically "I don't know, I have a few clues but I need you to read your letter to see if there is anything in them" Brax told him as he passed them both their envelopes.

HEATH POV

I read quickly hoping that there was some clue enclosed.

Heath,

I know your mad but please understand that this is the right thing to do. I need to keep you safe and the only way I can do that is to leave and go where I know it is safer. I promise I will let you know I am safe so that you don't worry but please live your life. Marry Bianca, she is the one for you, love Darcy with everything you have, she is your daughter and she needs you. Be happy and healthy and know that I love you and always will. We have a special bond, our secret code which still no-one has figured out. You were there for me when the bad things happened, you were there to protect me when they came to find me and you are always in my heart. We share the same explosive temper, but we both mean well. Try not be too mad at me I am only doing what I think is right, although I understand if you are mad. I will love you anyway. Care for you daughter and children to come, love with all your heart and don't be scared to take a risk, sometimes it just might pay off. I took a risk coming to Summer Bay and it was a risk that definitely paid off. Don't let Darcy forget me, tell her I love her and always will as I will you.

Forever in my heart,

Isabella xx

There was a picture of the two of us on the beach, me holding her up in the air, her laughing and smiling. My beautiful sister was forced into making a rash decision I knew she would regret by someone who wanted to make her life a misery. We had to find her before she left and make this evil person pay for hurting our family.

Okay this chapter is a little longer than the previous ones, and I will continue on with the letters to Charlie, Bianca and Darcy in the next chapter. I wanted to show you what she had written to show you what each of them meant to her. I wonder if any of you have figured out where Bella is off to? Each character will have their own segment showing what is in their letter, so next chapter will start off with Charlie, Bianca and Darcy before moving on with the rest of the story. Now I just want to mention that time is not rushing by fast, but more moving slowly as they read through their letters and work out where she is going. Tell me in your reviews whether you liked getting to read all of the letters and where you think she is going. Do you agree with her decision? Do you think she is thinking rationally – what would you do if you were in her position? So REVIEW and tell me what you think! Dannielle xx