Crooked Arrow

Part 1 - A new beginning - Chapter 1

Sean

I walked slowly down a street lit by moonlight and a few dim streetlights. I knew it was cold, but I also knew I couldn't feel it. I stopped, hearing loud laughs and yelling. Well, it wasn't loud, but it was to me, with my godlike hearing and all. I looked in the direction of a brightly lit house, my eyes narrowing as my instincts kicked in. I stepped toward the house, then froze, thinking no. I told myself I wouldn't do that. My gaze shifted to the road beside me and back to the house. I cringed, thinking of myself, and what I am. Years back, I was attacked by vampires, I guess people call them. Us, I mean. It was midnight, me, being all by my lonesome, decided to walk in a moonlit desserted field. Anyway, I was attacked and turned into a monster.

I kept walking, the house growing smaller behind me, the laughter and talking lowering. Just as I stepped underneath a streetlight, I felt someone ram into me, knocking me to the side. I stumbled back, then looked at the streetlight to find whatever ran into me. I blinked, seeing a girl bathed with the dim light from the lamp. She looked tall, maybe six foot, long blond going to brown hair, and tight fitting clothes. She stared at me, her sharp green eyes wide. She beautiful. I can't.. I thought. I seen her shake as she said, "Who are y-you?" I smiled. "You shouldn't worry about that now." I replied. "Right now, you should get home. A pretty girl like you shouldn't be out in the dark like this." I seen the girls cheeks grow red as she scrambled to her feet. "Why don't I walk with you, so no monsters try and eat you," I said, my voice like honey. The girl nodded. "I want to know your name first," She demanded, though her voice shook with fear. "So I can make it even, my name is Isabell." My smile grew. "Ah, well, my lady. Its only fair. Sean," I bowed. Isabell stared at me. "Um, yea, well," She stammered. "My house isnt to far." She started walking, and I kept her pace.

A while later, I was alone again, nothing but shadows and a moonlit street. I heard a rustling, then a sharp female voice. "Oh! That's him Jacob!" A male voice, Jacob I guessed, replied, "That's the kid who stole our dinner?" The female voice laughed. "Oh yes yes! Thats him!" There was a quick flurry of footsteps, then I felt something strong bash into the back of my head.