Fantasy Over Reality

Chapter 1

A/N: I'm just trying this out. I'm not sure if I'll be able to update quickly, but if I get positive feedback, I'll be sure to continue. So please enjoy, and if you have any questions…just put it in a review.

Disclaimer (For the whole story): I own nothing but the plot.

Bella's (Whitney's) POV

Wow, that was…unexpected. I'm not even sure if that really happened. But why would I be standing here in the middle of the forest like an idiot if it didn't happen?

My name is Whitney Yvette Zansher Black. I'm here in Forks pretending to be Bella Swan. The thing that's got me confused is the situation I'm in.

I dated a vampire so that I could find out if American Vampires were on Voldemort's side. I know, I was using the vampire but Dumbledore made me do it! And I wanted to be useful while I was in hiding.

No one except Dumbledore knew where I was. Not even Daddy, Harry, Ron, Hermione or Uncle Remus. I miss them, I really do but I had to leave.

Death Eaters were after me, they think that there's still hope for me to become a Death Eater. I would never ever become a Death Eater! Death Eaters were just stupid.

So anyways, Charlie is a Squib. He allowed me to pretend to be his daughter, he let me live in his home and he gave me food to eat. Charlie is a really good guy.

I stared at the bite mark on my wrist. It was the bite from the vampire named James. I was about to use magic when Edward came in.

Here in America, there is no such thing as underage magic! Well there is but it's only until you're 9. I'm 15 so that means I'm allowed to use magic. Since I'm an American citizen I can actually use magic in London too!

I fingered my wand in my hand. I think it's time to go home now. I closed my eyes and apparated to Charlie's house. He was attempting to cook and I smiled. Honestly, I was going to miss this a bit.

"Hey Whitney." He said, noticing Edward wasn't with me. We altered his mind so no magical related thoughts could be read by Edward, only muggle ones.

"It's time for me to go home." I said quietly. He faced me and smiled sadly.

"Be safe Whitney and remember, you can come back. Anytime." I nodded as he spoke and I hugged him.

I ran up to my room and snapped my fingers.

Pack I thought.

Did I mention I could use wandless magic?

All my things were packed neatly and I thanked Merlin for magic. I dragged my things to the living room and stood in the center of the room. I looked around the house one last time. I saw Charlie left a note so I walked up to it and read it.

Had to go to the Station. Have a safe trip home Whitney. Come back soon.

Charlie.

I smiled slightly at the short but thoughtful note.

I changed back to my original appearance; I was a metamorphogus after all. I had blonde hair and gray eyes. I got the clothes I usually wore when I was Whitney. I put on gray leggings and a purple floral shirt. I wore my Black family jewel, a blue gemstone. I grabbed my purple converse and I wore a gray headband. Of course I couldn't forget my dragon ring.

Expecto Patronum I thought and my silver dragon came out of thin air. I never really understood why my patronous was a dragon and the only reason I could think of was because my mother's ring was a dragon.

I always wore a dragon ring from the Zansher family and a Black family jewel.

"Tell Dumbledore that I want to go home. Now." I said. The dragon nodded and flew away, leaving a warm wind behind. I sighed and sat on the couch.

I wonder what would happen if I went home. Would they recognize me? I'm not exactly sure if I changed. I stood up and found a full length mirror and I stared at myself.

I was definitely taller and I was thinner, maybe too thin. When I was here at Forks I really didn't eat much unlike when I was at home I would eagerly eat fried chicken with Harry and Ron.

I looked at my toe nails, they weren't painted. I used to paint them all the time with Hermione.

Bloody Hell, when is Dumbledore coming?

I went to the kitchen to look for some chocolate chips. I found a small bag and carried it back to the living room. I opened the bag and started popping them into my mouth.

You can call this comfort food.

I sobbed quietly, was I that unlikeable? Harry broke up with me and so did Edward. I was warned not to get too attached to the people in Forks. Did I listen? No, no I did not. And Harry, I thought our time together was great but I had to leave and Harry suddenly decided that a long distance relationship will never work.

I knew my hair turned blue and my eyes turned gray. I tried so hard to change back to my appearance but I was too sad. Why did life have to be so hard? Oh yeah, it's because I was the daughter of a suspected mass murderer and ex-girlfriend of the Chosen One.

What most people don't know was that I was the 'Key'. The 'Key' is supposed to be the person who would help the Chosen One defeat the Dark Lord.

Again, only Dumbledore knew about me being the Key. How that man knows everything I can never tell.

Speaking of Dumbledore where is he? Screw this! I'm going there myself! I stuffed all my things in the hidden fireplace and managed to get myself to fit too. With a pinch of floo powder I traveled to Dumbledore's office.

Guess what? Carlisle was there! Carlisle of all people. What in the world was he doing in Dumbledore's office?

"Whitney! Why aren't you waiting for me?" Dumbledore exclaimed.

"Because you took too long." I whined as I brushed off the dust from my leggings.

"Whitney, this is Carlisle. He is the head of the Cullen Coven." Dumbledore explained. The word Cullen felt like a punch on my heart.

"I'm Whitney Black, Sirius Black's daughter." I said and waved.

"I never knew Mr. Black had a daughter." Carlisle stated.

"Well I don't really look like my father at the time." I said. I smirked, this was my usual expression. I changed my appearance to look like my original self. I had my usual blonde hair and gray eyes, I looked up at Carlisle.

"Ah yes, I recognize those eyes." Carlisle said, smiling at me.

"Well are you two done?" I asked impatiently "I want to go home Dumbledore."

As you can see, I wasn't exactly respectful when I was excited.

"Of course my dear." Dumbledore assured me "My apologies Carlisle, our meeting will have to be cut short."

"No worries Albus, I am very eager to get back to my family. We are going through some troubling times." Carlisle said.

I snorted and both of them stared at me. I rolled my eyes and tapped my foot impatiently.

"Remember the word 'home' Dumbledore? Yeah, we need to get there now."

"Patience is a virtue Whitney." Dumbledore said, his eyes twinkling.

"Well goodbye Albus, nice meeting you Miss Whitney." Carlisle left the office leaving Dumbledore and I alone.

"How was your trip Whitney?" Dumbledore asked.

"Cut the small talk Dumbledore, let's just go home." I said. I was usually happy but going to Forks has changed me a lot.

Dumbledore frowned at me but nodded anyway. I picked up my luggage and held onto Dumbledore's arm. He apparated me to wherever everyone was.

"Why are we in Grimmauld Place?" I asked. I was raised here before I attended Hogwarts and I always stayed here during the summer when I wasn't at the Weasley's.

"This is now headquarters. Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix." Dumbledore explained.

I nodded and I put down my bags at the foot of the stairs. Dumbledore led me to the Dining Area. He slowly turned the door knob and opened the door. No one noticed us and I took time to review the scene.

Dad, Uncle Remus, and Ron were having a food fight. The twins were smiling, creating something for the food fight maybe. Hermione was talking with Ginny and both of them were laughing. A girl with purple hair was having an animated conversation with Harry. Mrs. Weasley and Mr. Weasley were talking quietly amidst all the 'action'. And finally a man in the corner was talking with…Mad-Eye Moody I think.

I smiled slightly at the scene and leaned against the door frame. Dad was the first to notice us. His eyes went wide and he froze. Everyone turned to face me and I shrugged.

"Hey guys, uh…what's up? How's life?" I asked lamely.

Okay I almost had an asthma attack! Well, I'm not allergic to anything I was just…exaggerating I guess but still! As everyone hugged me I laughed.

"You're so thin!"

"You're back!"

"Oh my gosh you look really different!"

"Where have you been?"

"You're so tall now!"

I just laughed and smiled at each one of them. Somehow I ended up sitting in between Ginny and Hermione. Everyone calmed down and started with their crazy antics again.

I looked towards the door and saw Dumbledore. He winked at me and gave me a little wave. Using sign language, I said thank you. His eyes gave off a little twinkle before he left.

I stared at my empty plate. I'm not exactly hungry right now. I reluctantly filled my bowl with soup, but only a little. I didn't actually eat the soup; I just played around with it.

"So how was your trip?" Hermione asked.

"Oh, not very exciting." I easily lied. In fact, my trip was quite exciting.

"What did you do there?" Ginny asked.

"I had to live like a muggle. No magic at all." I said. Well, it was half true. I wasn't allowed to use magic but, who cares?

"Oh." Ginny said simply. Everything suddenly became quiet, was everyone listening to our conversation.

"Whitney dear, aren't you going to eat more?" Mrs. Weasley asked.

"No thank you Mrs. Weasley, it was a wonderful soup though!" I exclaimed while putting on a fake smile. Harry snorted and I raised my eyebrows at him.

"How would you know? You didn't even eat any of it."

I rolled my eyes and got up.

"I'm going to bed."

"Good night…" I heard some of them mumble.

I could feel myself tossing and turning in my bed. I wasn't awake though, but somehow I knew what I was doing in my sleep.

"You told me he was dead!" I exclaimed and pointed my wand at Pettigrew.

"I'm sorry…I'm sorry… I'm sorry…" he kept saying repeatedly.

"And I believed you! I trusted you! YOU FILTHY RAT!" I started firing curses at him. Pettigrew let out a squeak and ran away.

"I'll find you Pettigrew. I'll find you and kill you! Even if it's the last thing I'll do!"

"You told me he was dead!" I could hear myself screaming as I tossed and turned.

"I'm going to kill you!" I exclaimed. I was still asleep, I couldn't stop myself. I screamed and hit my pillows. I threw everything I could touch at the wall.

I heard the door knob turning. The door wouldn't open though, I locked it.

"Whitney?" I could hear my dad call. He knocked on the door but I kept screaming.

"I'm going to find you and kill you!" I exclaimed and continued throwing things.

"What is happening Sirius?" I heard Uncle Remus say.

"I'm not sure. Alohamora!" the door clicked open and they both went in.

I grabbed a hold of my lamp and threw it at them. What was I doing? Stop Whitney, stop, stop, STOP!

"I'll find you! You'll see! And you will be dead Pettigrew!" I exclaimed and did some weird laugh.

"Whitney!" My dad exclaimed as he shook me. My eyes we closed but I knew my room was a mess.

"You're gonna die!" I yelled and my body shot up to a sitting position. Oh great, I could control my body now?

"Calm down!" Dad exclaimed. I stared at him, wide-eyed. I nodded slowly and he stroked my hair.

"Are you all right?" he whispered. I nodded once more and turned away from him.

Dad and I never got to spend much time with each other. The only time I saw him was in the Shrieking Shack but Snape suddenly appeared.

After that, I opted to stay behind with Ron. Someone needed to look after him. I knew Harry and Hermione used the time turner though, and I thanked them dearly for it.

I left for Forks during my 4th year and of course I never saw my dad again.

I never want anyone to see me like this, when I'm having nightmares, especially when they're bad, like it was tonight.

I'm sure I'll get over my nightmares…I hope.