Layla knew that mind over matter was an important role in keeping herself calm. She tried to maintain leisurely steps, though she couldn't shake the creepy feeling that settled over her. Heart began to race, a sheen of perspiration breaking out on her chilly skin. Legs began to move faster, eager to get her home to safety.<br/><br/>Though she knew well the layout of the forest, it seemed like the path was shifting. Every way she wanted to go seemed closed off and dark, the only small flicker of light carrying her into a clearing in which she was not familiar. Leaves rustled in the stillness as a sudden sound of vibrating and buzzing flew about her ears. She swatted at it, her hands flailing about in front of her face.<br/><br/>Layla turned around to face whatever she thought was behind her, taking deliberate steps backwards. She clashed hard into something, knocking herself on the ground. Screaming, she rolled over to see it another person, a girl perhaps around her age. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" She pulled herself to her feet, scrambling toward her. "If that was you making all that noise then I feel rather silly!"