Surrounding Darkness 2 part 3?

Fear

"I know you're hiding something," Jake said as he entered the clearing.
"Dang it, is there no place I can go without someone finding me?"
"You mean someone found your so called, 'secret place'?"
Winter stared darkly at him, something she never does, and looked away, standing up. Jake looked at her, surprised, then grabbed her arm.
"Some thing's terribly wrong. Why are you acting this way?"
Winter jerked her arm out of his grip, her face softening, "I wish I could tell. But the only thing it would accomplish was hurting everyone." She sighed and looked down, "I doubt any of you would even believe me."
Jake grabbed her shoulders, his face getting close to her's. "There is nothing you could say I wouldn't trust."
Winter looked at him and smiled, "That's what you think now." a small laugh passed through her lips, and she turned and walked away, disappearing in the dense, dark forest.

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"She won't tell even you?!?" May yelled, throwing her hands in the air. "Why would she keep secrets from all of us?!? It doesn't make any sense!"
Jake sighed, May was overreacting again. "Maybe it isn't a big deal. She'll come clean soon."
"How do you know that? She could be dying and we don't even know!"
"I don't think that's the case," Aragon said, coming to a rest next to May, "Mum's been acting weird, but have any of you thought it was maybe linked to the nightmare? Maybe that triggered something."
Jake smiled at the large, white dragon, still only a few years old and bigger than a house. May pondered Aragon's thought, mouth gapping, "HE'S SO RIGHT!!"
Jake flinched from the sudden scream, "Do you have to yell?"
"We have to talk to Winter, get her to tell us what's been going on! Come on!"
***

Winter walked calmly down the dusty roads, maneuvering between the large crowd of people. Was she sure? Was he dead? She let out a large breath, and with it, she let out her pride as she walked into a large, wooden building. The sign swung on it's hinges, the words flashing, "Professional help."((any better names???))

"Winter," a voice reached her ears as her eyes adjusted to the dark light, "I never would have thought to see you walk in here. What can I do for you?"
The man was tall, brownish-blond hair, and orange-like eyes.
"I need to speak to someone about forgetting people, or better yet, a past experience."
He looked shocked for a moment, then relaxed, "That is very expensive you know."
Winter slammed her fist down hard against his desk, scattering papers, throwing pens flying, "Do you think I care?!? Just get me the appointment!"
Fear entered his eyes, reflecting a dark vision of Winter's eyes. Red streaks were slightly clouding her blue eyes. She shivered, took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and asked again, kindly, "Please, I need that appointment. I don't care how much it costs, I need it done."
"Winter, are you okay?"
"No, and don't tell anyone I was here." she opened her eyes to see him nodding, "I won't."
He started to gather his papers, shouting for John at the same time. Another man walked in, his hair black, his eyes a hazel color.
"Miss Winter, I never would have-"
"This is urgent, I need help as soon as possible."
He smiled, and bowed, "I am available, my dear lady."
Winter managed to smile back, and followed John into another room. She sat down on a wooden chair, clutching a large, brown pillow.
"I-" he stopped to see her on the ground, no longer on the chair, crying, hands pressed against her ears.
"Winter? Winter? What's wrong? Winter!"
She didn't answer, repeating quietly, as if afraid to say anything, "Please, please. Go away, please. Go away."
"Who, Winter? Who?"
She looked up, her eyes clouded with tears, "Shadow."
He stopped. "He's dead, Winter."
"Go away, go away."
"Winter, he's dead," John repeated.
"Go away, go away, go away," Winter said more urgently, tears streaming down her cheeks. Shadow stood over her, taunting her every move.
"Look at you, Winter. Even my presences kills you."
"GO AWAY."
"I don't think I will."
Tears streamed down Winter's face, she could see John in front of her talking to her, but she couldn't hear him. "Why are you doing this? Why can't you leave me alone?"
Shadow knelled down next to her, whispering in her ear, "Because I can still control you."
Winter jumped back, the wooden door behind her shattering on her impact.
"WINTER!" the man shouted, waving his hands, "WHAT'S WRONG??"
Winter whipped around, running over the shattered remains of the door, wings starting to sprout from her back. Shadow was then in front of her, and she skidded to a stop. They stood their eye-to-eye. Shadow reached out his hand and ran his hand over her cheek. She could only slightly feel it, but that was enough for her. The change came as she ran, her arms bulging with muscle, and she fell on all fours. She changed to the colors around her; she was afraid. Shadow's laughter rung in her ears as she cried, shattering the wooden door of the building. May stood in the streets running around frantically, her back turned to Winter. Winter jumped into the air, flying as far as she could over the vine covered forest below. The laughter grew louder, her wing shaking with sudden pain. It wasn't horrible, but it was so sudden she fell. Flinching with the quick pain, her wing gave way and she twirled down. Changing quickly to a dragon with strong legs, upright, and fast, she landed hard. Leaves flew up around her, trees shaking. She looked around her, laughter suddenly dying out. Where was he?
She started to run again, charging through the forest of vines, roots, oaks, pines, leaves, broken branches, jumping over streams and rivers. She skidded to a stop, whipping around. Her eyes narrowed, staring Shadow right in the eye. Smoke rose from her nostrils, which were flaring. Her claws dug into her hands, her feet digging into the ground. A low growl left her throat, "Go die."
Shadow seemed amused with her anger.
"I'm serious."
Shadow frowned, and turned his back to her. "Winter, is fear or anger that you're really feeling?"
He whipped around suddenly, grabbing her neck. Winter slapped it off, but her claw went right through his hand. Her eyes widened, looking up at him.
"You aren't real?"
"What makes you think that?"
"I can barely feel your hand around my neck."
She backed up, Shadow's eyes flashing anger. But that fear was still there, it wouldn't fade away. His presence was terrifying her. It was true. He still had power over her. Fear.

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okay, ideas? suggestions? any dislikes? okay, ideas for names? CAN'T JUST BE SURROUNDING DARKNESS 2, THAT'S SUPER LAME. just had to get that out there.