Folktale

Chapter 21

My love, you have found peace,
You were searching for relief

You gave it all,
Into the call

You took a chance and
You took the fall for us...

You came thoughtfully, 
Loved me faithfully

You taught me honor,
You did it for me...

Edward's P.O.V

My first thought is what the hell did they do to her? But I couldn't dwell deeper because the possibilities were endless. What if she was banished? What if after what happened, she ran away and never looked back, maybe changed her name? Maybe... Maybe then that would be an explanation. Izzy either was forced to leave Forks or she ran away on her on after what happened. But Father Tobias? What happened to Father Tobias? I try to search deep inside my mind, but all I see is black spots. I cannot place him there that night, what he did or what happened to him.

"They're just children! Have mercy on them, they're just children!"

Was that him? Was he was the one telling the Newton's to stop? I try harder and an image flashes. Izzy... Izzy... She's bleeding from her nose, but she's trying to run to me as Father Tobias struggles to hold her back. She's screaming something, her hand reaching out to me... And Alec blocks my view, holding a dagger in his hand...

Did he...? No, there is no way he would do something to hurt them. Alec was everything, even a coward, but he'd never go as far as to actually harm someone. 

I turn to the next page.

Search Parties Extending To Reservations As No Leads Are Found

I briefly scan the article. This was published within a week after the first one, not a single lead was found and apparently our families were getting restless. The town was scared there was a killer on the run with one of Father Tobias' horses. Only a week had gone since the disappearance and no one else had been harmed yet. But they hadn't found Izzy or Father Tobias... Or me, but I know now where exactly I was during that time. I was sinking to the bottom of First Beach. In the article says the families had to get used to the idea that maybe they would find them. The possibility was still there, but Forks was no longer looking for people, they were looking for bodies.

I turn to the next page.

My heart stops... No, no, it cannot be true...

Two Bodies In a State Of Early Decomposition Found Near First Beach

A member of the reservation lead Forks' search parties down to First Beach, where two bodies were found in a early state of decomposition. The first body was found near the road entering First Beach and the second body on the cliff. The bodies have been taken back to Forks for an autopsy and for the families to recognize their loved one as the search continues for a potential third body. Investigators have been summoned to the scene in order to track down what could have potentially happened on the night of April 14. 

As of right now, the cause of death for both bodies found is unknown.

I drop the folder on the floor and get up.

"No, no, no!"

"Edward!" She stands up but doesn't try to touch me. 

"Please tell me none of those bodies were hers!" I cried out, tugging at the ends of my hair. It can't be, I can't be her... there is no way she... "Muriel, please..."