Twilight - Dimensional Traveler

The figure stood in silence, watching the person inside the tent step outside.

All she could think was that the other person was either very brave—or a fool.

As the tent's flap opened, she saw the person peek their head out. All she could make out was that he was a man.

She shrank further behind the tree, into the darker part where he wouldn't be able to see her.

That's when he looked in her direction—and when their eyes met, it was like being struck by lightning.

As Mark looked into the stranger's eyes, he felt his heart race, his breathing quicken, and the two of them stared at each other in silence.

For Mark, night was no obstacle. With his enhanced vision—without even needing to activate any ability—he could see the woman partially hidden behind the tree in the darkest corner.

She was stunning. Her hair was a reddish-brown, her skin pale and smooth like the vampires he had seen, and her lips full with a soft pink hue.

From her eyes, Mark knew she was one of the vampires who fed on animals. But he didn't recognize her—he had never seen anyone like her in the movies.

And since he'd never read the books, it was hard to guess who she was. Still, Mark felt he had fallen in love at first sight.

As Mark was swept up in this strange feeling, he noticed that she seemed to be feeling the same thing.

He raised his hand and rubbed his eyes, just to be sure he wasn't hallucinating—even though he knew that was impossible.

But what Mark didn't expect was that, the moment he closed his eyes, the stranger used that instant to flee at incredible speed.

Someone else might have thought they saw a ghost—or something else wandering in that dark forest.

Staring at the empty spot, Mark didn't react. He was still overwhelmed by the strange feeling he had for her.

All he could sense was her presence growing more distant through his perception.

For a moment, Mark wondered if vampires were really that fast. In the movies, they hadn't seemed so quick.

Mark spent the night dazed—the image of that vampire girl lingered in his mind.

...

At the Cullen house, the family members were talking.

"Looks like Edward's sister arrives tonight, but isn't she taking a bit too long?" Jasper asked.

"Well, seems like she's going to be late," Carlisle said while checking his watch.

It was already past midnight, but everyone would just have to be patient.

"And you, Edward, when are you going back to school? Bella seems pretty sad lately," Alice said, trying to change the subject.

She understood Edward well. To them, Bella's scent was the most tempting of any human she'd ever encountered.

"I'm still not ready. I nearly lost control that day," Edward said, frustrated.

"But you didn't attack her. That proves you're stronger than you think," Esme said.

"Something happened that day. I think it has to do with that guy named Mark," Edward said, walking to the window and looking out.

"I feel like he had something to do with it. When he touched me, I felt that strong desire to drink Bella's blood lessen."

"But I estimate the effect has a time limit—because by the end of class, the urge returned, which is why I left in such a hurry."

Edward turned around as he spoke to everyone.

They all looked at each other. Honestly, when they first met Mark, they simply thought he was far too attractive to be a regular human.

But with time, they noticed he was different—and that something wasn't quite right about him.

"Yeah, I've never had a vision about him. It's like he doesn't exist," Alice added.

"He also has no scent. All humans have a smell to us—but this Mark, it's like there's nothing at all," Jasper said.

"It's true—I noticed that too," everyone agreed.

"When we first met him at school, I felt like he knew us," Emmett said.

"I felt that as well," Rosalie said.

"Maybe we should get closer to him to find out more. I also can't read his mind—just like with Bella," Edward suggested.

After a brief discussion, everyone agreed. And just then, they all sensed the arrival of a visitor.

Alice was the first to run—arriving at the door in a flash. When she opened it, her smile grew wide.

"Edythe! I thought you weren't coming."

She gave the newcomer a hug. Soon after, everyone came to greet Edythe—except Edward.

After the greetings, Edythe said: "Sorry I'm late—I was held up with a few matters."

Edythe had no intention of mentioning her encounter with Mark in the forest.