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Secrets Within The Shadows ch1

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She double checked her backpack. She didn't want to leave anything behind. When she was satisfied, she zipped her bag and sat on her bed. She thought again about what was about to happen. She still had time to back out. After some time, she decided to push through. The plan will be followed.

Her name is Mildred, Mildred Leighton. She is the daughter of Sandra and Robert Leighton, and the younger sister of Shanica Leighton. She's 15 years old. She has waist-long, straight, black hair with a natural red streak of hair on the right side of her head. Her left eye has a different color from the right. She was born that way and no one, not even the doctors could explain why she had those unusualities. Her left eye's color was bright green while her right eye's color was bright blue. She's fond of wearing jeans, long-sleeve shirts and sneakers, and headbands.

She was born in Detroit and grew up there for 4 years. Her parents' jobs were then transferred to Hamburg, Germany and there she grew up till the present. She is currently in 3rd year high school and is through her first semester. Her sister graduated before the new school year and is currently working.

One night Mildred overheard her parents fighting. She didn't understand everything, but she heard the words "finances" and "jeopardy" come out of them. Immediately she knew something was not right. Her sister was there with them that time. Since she was close with Shanica, she asked her what happened. Shanica said that she won't understand the problem. Later that night after dinner, Shanica talked to Mildred. She told her that her job has been transferred to Forks so she has to move in to that place. She asked Mildred if she wanted to come. Mildred thought about it. She remembered the fight earlier and didn't want to be a burden to her parents, so she accepted the offer.

Shanica called her already. It was time to leave. Mildred carried her backpack and went to the door. She took a last look at her room, and then went down to the living room. She kissed her parents goodbye and went out of the house with Shanica. The two went into Shanica's car. Mildred took a last look at her parents and her home while she could still see them. As the car moved, the trees started to cover her sight. She faced front again. Shanica started a conversation with Mildred to break the silence.

"You ok back there lil sis?" Shanica asked.
"Yes Shanica… I'm fine…" Mildred replied.
"You sure?" Shanica inquired.
"Yes…" Mildred replied.
"Ok then…" Shanica said.
"Shanica, just one question… Why of all places are we moving in to Forks?" Mildred asked.
"I told you my job was transferred there." Shanica replied.
"But you said the transfer had two choices, Forks and Detroit…" Mildred said.
"Well… Forks is closer to work than Detroit…" Shanica reasoned.
"More like closer to your boyfriend…" Mildred murmured.
"Well he was the one who provided our new home ok? And his job was transferred there and he had no second choice, so it's the only way I can get closer to him…" Shanica explained.
"Fine, fine…" Mildred said.
"Besides, didn't Isabella tell you stories about Forks?" Shanica asked.
"Well yea… She did…" Mildred said.
"So? How does she describe Forks?" Shanica asked.
"Fine I guess… So many unusual things happen there…" Mildred said.
"That seems interesting, don't you think?" Shanica asked.
"Yea I guess…" Mildred said.

The two arrived at the airport. It was already 9pm. They boarded the plane that was going to Forks. On the way, Mildred took out a picture from her bag. It was a picture of her with her second cousin, Isabella Swan. They were really close friends, even after she has been turned into a vampire. She remembered all those stories Bella used to tell her about Forks, and about the Cullens. She was fascinated rather than frightened. She was always fond of mystical-type stories and she became all the more curios when her second cousin told stories about experiences with them. Bella told her so much stories about the Cullens like signs of vampires and unusual acts. Mildred considered these stories as possible preparations for her new life in Forks. She thought that she could use the information someday.

The plane finally arrived at the airport near Forks, around 5am. Shanica felt the vibration of the landing. She woke Mildred when they landed. Shanica's boyfriend, Victor Reed, was waiting for them there. When the sisters went out of the plane, Shanica immediately noticed Victor waiting for them beside his car. Shanica ran to him and they hugged each other while Mildred just walked and followed her. When Mildred arrived, Shanica introduced her to Victor.

"This is my younger sister, Mildred." Shanica
"Hey nice to meet you Mildred. ;)" Victor stretched out his hand to shake hers.
"Nice to meet you too sir." Mildred shook his hand.
"Hehehey nice Shanica! You got a lil beauty here!" Victor tapped Mildred's head gently.
"Yes I know, and I'm proud of it… ;)" Shanica smiled at Mildred.
"Aw Evan's gona like her for sure!" Victor chuckled.
"Evan? Who's Evan?" Mildred didn't like the sound of how Victor said it.
"Evan's my younger brother. He's a lil older than you, but there's not much distance. ;)" Victor said.
"O…kaaay…" Mildred was speechless.
"So, shall we go?" Victor asked.
"Of course, why not… :)" Shanica said.

Victor drove and Shanica sat in front with him, while Mildred sat at the back. She looked outside to familiarize the directions. They finally arrive at the sisters' new place. Shanica and Mildred start unpacking, Victor helped them. Mildred explored the new house and checked her room. She placed her bag on her bed and went to Shanica. They both went down to Victor because he said he'd introduce them to his younger brother, Evan.

"If you need me, I'm just in that house ok?" Victor then points to the house just beside the sisters' house.
"You're our next door neighbor?" Mildred asked.
"Exactly. ;)" Victor replied.

Later on Evan came out of the house. He was a little taller than Mildred, but his skin complexion was similar to hers. He had dark brown hair and navy-blue eyes. He put an envelope in their mailbox and lifted the flag. Victor called him.

"Hey Evan! Come on over here will ya?" Victor called out.
"Coming, coming…" Evan walked to them.
Victor introduced the two girls to Evan, "This here's Shanica and this here's Mildred."
"Hi, nice to meet you girls :)" Evan shook hands with the girls, but Mildred caught his attention. He admired how she looked like. He couldn't describe her in words, he was totally mixed up. Her hair, her eyes, her complexion; all these caught his attention. He ended up staring at her after shaking hands with her.

Mildred got freaked out because of his sudden staring. She didn't want to seem rude, so she decided to reply to him, but she still had a weirded-out tone while replying.

"Ah… Nice to meet you too…"

Evan realized that he was already staring because of the way she answered. Immediately he shook his head and looked away.
this is my 3rd story so far, and my first vampire inspired story :) feel free to comment :D

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