A/N : Thanks for reading my story you guys! And here I was thinking "psh, no one will EVER read this." It means so much to me! And Dancing Shadows Alchemist (legit name by the way) thanks for reviewing! And you too randomface. :D
On with it!
Chapter 2
The pale light of the moon shone into my dim loft. The lacy patterns on my quilt cast intricate shadows across my bed. After wiggling my toes, a habit that I had developed to keep them warm, I landed noiselessly on the wooden floor. I padded softly on bare feet over to the square, sole window in the loft. From it I could see the serene, pearlescent landscape below. The moon's peaceful face seemed to smile at me from above the pale, black sky.
I was having trouble sleeping anyway, and pulled on my furry, brown boots as I closed the heavy oak door behind me. Sparkling snow reflected the moon's brilliant light back into the sky, illuminating the landscape eerily. I looked back at my dark cabin and decided to take a short walk in the forest to make myself tired. Walking along the edge I peered into the mysterious trees, caked with fresh snow. I wasn't feeling quite tired enough, or so I told myself, so I edged closer to the treeline and finally decided on taking a small journey into the forest. What else was there to do, sleep?
Each step rewarded my ears with a satisfying 'crunch' as I broke the brittle, icy frosting underfoot. It was the only noise in the deafening silence, and I felt like an outsider, like I had in the orphanage. Pondering this newfound irony, I ventured deeper into the forest, curiosity fueling every step, until I stumbled (literally) onto a discovery.
A giant pond, nearly the size of a small lake, reflected the rays of the moon like a diamond with a thousand facets (it looked like Edward was sprayed down with glitter glue and shoved out into the sun, ok?). It was frozen through solid, and I could see its continuing depth from the deepening hues of dark blue furthest from the icy shell. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen, besides my mother. I stood in wonder at the peaceful bliss of everything, lost in the moment. I felt happy, like I belonged here in the forest, despite my earlier revelation.
The air was calm, but suddenly a burst of violent, frigid air hit my body squarely, pushing me back. My teeth chattered uncontrolably, my face flushed from the chill, and I shivered involuntarily. The hair on the back of my neck stood up, and I felt like I was being watched, possibly even being stared at. I had a hunter's instict, something I inherited from my father, and also his smile I was told. But I didn't want to turn around, because I had left my bow at the cabin. A stupid mistake. I had no weapon besides myself. Curiosity won out against logic again however, and I turned on my heel easily on the ice. Nothing threatening appeared out of the now foreboding wall of evergreens. It seemed as if they were withholding something from me, like how the police officer and my ward had years back in the city.
A/N : That was sooo fun to write! And hopefully fun to read for you guys! When I described the pond as sparkly, Edward and his sparkles pushed their way to the front of my mind, so sorry. Usually I write seriously about everything, but I had to say that. :D Found it amusing, no? Ah well, please tell me what you think so far! I love constructive criticism also! I'm aware that I'm not a college level writer (I'm a sophomore in highschool), so... Ya. That's all I got. Thanks again you 2 awesome people! I do love me some reviews! XD haha enough illiteracy. Have a good one! New chapter in the making! Almost done... :D