A Battle Between Life and Death

The Dark Forest

Authors Note: Sorry for the super long wait, hopefully the next one will come sooner

I head towards the dead end sign at the end of the road, and as I reach it I feel as if someone's watching me. I spin around but nobody is there, I haven't even stepped foot in the woods yet and my mind is already playing tricks on me. I take a deep breathe to calm my nerves and smile, this was your plan May why are you so worried?

The moment I step inside the woods I feel a chill creep up my spine, it's kinda dark here. The trees give lots of shade, that's probably why. As I keep walking I start to see that it's really beautiful back here. I let my eyes roam as I keep wandering and don't realize how deep into the woods I'm going. I go farther and farther without knowing it.

Tripping over a rock brings me out of my trance and I scrunch up my forehead, where am I? How did I get so far away from the 'entrance'? I keep looking around and don't recognize anything, but then again I've never been here so I probably wouldn't either way. I sigh and run a hand through my hair, I'm lost, great. I knew this was going to happen, my sense of direction is terrible. Why did I think this was a good idea? Maybe I could call my mom or something? I reach to pull my phone out of my back pocket, but it's not there. My eyes widen and I check all my pockets and when I don't find it there I bend down and check through my bag. Dread fills me when I don't find it, and I drop to my knees. I think back to when I last had it and slap myself, I left it in my pajama pocket. Why am I so stupid? Not only am I lost in the woods all by myself, but I also left my phone at home, which I could've used to call someone, great. Maybe I could just start walking the way I think I came from and hope I find the way? That's the best option now, so I stand up and turn around, heading to where I think is the right way.

After about twenty minutes I stop and look around, I don't think I'm making any progress. Guess I only have one option now, yell for help and hope someone hears me. Sounds dumb, but I can't think of anything better.

After a while I am still walking around and yelling, "Hello is anyone around? I need help! I'm lost! Hello? Somebody please help!" Exhaustion soon takes over and I slump against a tree and sigh, nobody is going to hear me, this is pointless. I pull out a water bottle from my bag and take a long drink, as the cool water goes down, it soothes my throat, which was sore from yelling. I should just take a quick break. I lean my head back and close my eyes, maybe I could just take a quick nap instead.

A twig snapping wakes me up and I jump to my feet. "Is someone there?" I call out. I look around but see nothing. It was probably just an animal. I hear some leaves rustle behind me and I slowly turn around. "Hello? If someone is there you better come out, this isn't funny."

Laughter fills the air and I spin in circles, "Who's there?" I cry out, tears starting to fall. "What do you want?"

"You," I hear a deep voice whisper. I freeze and look around frantically, but don't see anyone. Have I heard that voice before?

"Well you can't have me!" I scream breaking into a run. I hear footsteps behind me, he's chasing me! What am I going to do? I run faster, but I still hear them. I look behind me to see how far away he is and I tumble to the ground, twisting my ankle and scraping my knee. I touch my ankle and pain shoots through my foot, wincing at the pain I also see blood dripping down my leg. This day just keeps getting better doesn't it? I stand up and realize that the boy isn't there, where did he go?

"Looking for me sweetheart?" The deep voice whispers into my ear. "I've been waiting for you May," How did he know my name? I shake my head and try to step away but my ankle gives out and I fall again. I scramble back and look up to see the boy, but he isn't there. Where did he go? I feel a hand on my shoulder and scream.

"Shh, don't worry it's just me May," I turn around and see Jimin? "Are you okay?" He asks, worry seeping into his voice. "You're bleeding," his face darkens and pain crosses over his face, but it's gone so quickly I probably imagined it. He looks away but eventually brings his attention back to me.

"What are you doing here?" I whisper. "How did you find me?"

"None of that matters, I have to get you out of here " he picks me up and carries me bridal style.

"Wait, there was someone chasing me, where'd he go?" I ask, my voice quivering.

"There was someone here? Who was it, what did he look like?" Jimin demands, anger flashes through his eyes.

"I-I don't know," I stutter. "I didn't see his face." I look down feeling useless.

"You didn't notice anything?" He asks, softer this time.

"H-his voice sounded familiar." I whisper. "I'm not sure from where though."

Jimin runs his thumb over my cheek, "It's okay, you're safe now. I got you," he brings my head against his chest and I smile.

"Thanks for saving me," I mumble quietly.

"Anytime princess," he laughs, "I'm your knight in shining armor now." He continues to laugh and soon I join him.

"Don't look it though." I look at what he's wearing and laugh even harder.

"Don't I look hot?" He smiles and I look into his eyes.

They were blue. "Are you wearing contacts?"

"No why?"

"Your eyes, they're blue, last time they were brown."

Jimin opens his mouth to answer, but his phone rings. He effortlessly swings me to his back and pulls his phone out from his pocket. "What?" He says, sounding irritated. He pauses and says, "Now? I can't, I'm busy." I raise an eyebrow and lean closer, trying to hear what the person on the phone was saying.

"Jimin I wasn't asking." I hear the person saying.

"I have to take care of something first."

"No, this is more important. Get here now."

Jimin sighs and glances back at me. "She's with me." He whispers.

"What!" The person exclaims. "Why?"

"I'll explain later, do you really want me to show up with her?"

I lean back confused, show up where? When I leaned back the person must have said something because Jimin answers with, "If my brother lays a hand on her, I'll kill him myself." He hangs up and slips his phone in his pocket.

"What was that about?" I question.

"Would you like to meet my friends?" He asks smiling back at me.