As Jane went to explore the forest, cautiously, taking careful steps, afraid some trap might be set for wild animals or just for the fear of disturbing a wild animal. She heard voices. Her immediate reaction was to duck for cover. [i]My parents are coming![/i] She lowered her head and then remembered where she was--alone, in a strange, surreal forest. She coward to herself, hugging herself. She looked back at the tree in contemplation. Maybe she should stay put... But finding her parents would be a way out of this nightmare.

She took in a deep breath of courage and stood still, trying to hear from which direction that voice came. [i]Do not be scared of what they look like, unless they look dangerous.[/i] She prepared herself, feeling her toes curl, getting ready to sprint in a different direction if need be. She hoped tremendously the voices were not of savage people that may just so happen to be cannibals or in need of some female sacrifice.