Bella Stilinski

reunited

EXT. BEACON HILLS WOODS – NIGHT

The moon casts a silvery glow through the dense trees, creating an eerie yet peaceful ambiance. A figure darts through the shadows, her breath heavy and labored. MIRABELLA "BELLA" STILINSKI, 16, is in survival mode, every movement calculated from years of training.

BELLA pauses, leaning against a tree to catch her breath, her eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of pursuit. Her clothes are torn, and her body bears the marks of countless battles and escapes. She's finally free, but the forest around her feels like another cage.

Suddenly, a twig snaps. BELLA tenses, ready to fight or flee.

From the shadows, DEREK HALE, a tall and imposing figure with a stern yet concerned expression, steps into view. His piercing eyes lock onto BELLA, immediately assessing her as a potential threat.

DEREK (voice steady, authoritative) Who are you, and what are you doing out here?

BELLA's eyes narrow, her guard up. She doesn't recognize DEREK, but she senses something different about him.

BELLA (defensive, yet with a hint of desperation): I... I'm Bella. Bella Stilinski.

DEREK's eyebrows shoot up in surprise at the surname. He takes a cautious step closer, his posture still guarded.

DEREK: Stilinski? As in Stiles Stilinski?

BELLA's heart races at the mention of her brother's name. She nods, struggling to keep her composure.

BELLA: Yeah. He's my brother. I... I need to find him.

DEREK studies her for a moment, sensing the truth in her words. He softens slightly but remains cautious.

DEREK (skeptical): Stiles never mentioned having a sister.

BELLA looks down, the weight of her past pressing on her. She's not ready to explain everything, especially not to a stranger.

BELLA (quietly, with a hint of pain) I've been gone a long time. Taken. I just escaped.

DEREK's eyes soften as he processes this. He knows Beacon Hills has seen its share of strange and dangerous events.

DEREK (softly, almost to himself) The Red Room.

BELLA's eyes widen in surprise and fear. She hadn't expected him to know about that. She takes a step back, ready to run if necessary.

DEREK (raising his hands in a placating gesture) Hey, it's okay. You're safe now. Stiles is my friend. I can help you find him.

BELLA hesitates, scanning DEREK's face for any sign of deceit. Seeing none, she slowly nods, a small glimmer of hope flickering in her eyes.

BELLA (reluctantly) Okay. But we need to be careful. They'll come for me.

DEREK nods, understanding the gravity of the situation. He gestures for her to follow him.

DEREK Come on. We need to get you out of the open. Follow me.

BELLA follows DEREK through the forest, her mind racing with thoughts of her brother and the new dangers she might have brought to his doorstep. Despite her fear, a sense of relief washes over her. She's finally close to home.

INT. DEREK'S LOFT – NIGHT

The loft is spacious and minimally furnished, with large windows overlooking the town. The moonlight casts long shadows across the floor. DEREK leads BELLA inside, his movements sure and steady. BELLA, still on edge, takes in her surroundings, her senses hyper-aware.