Blast to the Past
BPOV
I was walking down a street looking for a book store. I stumbled on an antique store and decided to check it out. I have a thing for old stuff. I browsed through the isles of dusty artifacts when an old necklace caught my eye. I wasn't big on jewelry, but this gold chain with an emerald stone amulet just called to me. I reached out to stroke it. It seemed to glean in the light. My fingers came into contact with its smooth gem.
"Isabella," a feminine voice said.
I jerked my hand a way and looked around. The shopkeeper was still at the register. The voice surely didn't belong to him. I began to walk away, but stopped when I heard it again.
"Bella!" The voice called.
Okay, I have officially gone off the deep end. I turned around and picked up the necklace.
"Did you just say my name?" I asked, feeling stupid that I was talking to an inanimate object.
"Yes."
"I must be losing my marbles. Jewelry can't talk." I said to myself.
"You're not crazy. Please, just listen to me." It replied.
"What do you want from me and how do you know my name?" I demanded.
"You are part of a prophesy my mage once told me. I've been waiting for you. I need your help."
"Prophesy? What can I do? I'm just a normal human being." I was in hysterics.
"I will guide you on your journey. Will you agree to aid me?"
"You probably won't leave me alone until I do, so fine. I will do as you ask. What should I call you?" I added in at the last moment.
"Thank you, Bella. I knew I could count on you. My name is Elizabeth Masen. Hear my tale."
I took a deep breath. "Go ahead. I'm listening."
"I am no longer a part of this earth, as you can tell. My spirit has been trapped into this amulet. I need you to find my son and restore the kingdom. It won't be easy. The journey will be treacherous. Are you sure you are up to the task?"
"I'm no heroine, but I already promised you I would help. I'm not one to go back on my word. Even if it's dangerous."
"I am glad to hear that."
"How am I supposed to restore a kingdom? And what kingdom are you talking about? I'm not sure we have any kingdoms now a days." I said rapidly.
"Place me around your neck and you will begin your journey."
I gulped and took a very deep breath. "Here goes nothing." I unclasped the chain and secured it around my neck.
I heard a strange whoosh sound and felt like I was flying...or falling in style.
"Is she dead?" I heard a male voice ask.
"She looks strange." A female voice stated.
I slowly opened my eyes to find myself lying on the ground. "Where am I?" I managed to croak out.
"You have traveled back in time. It is around the 18th century." Elizabeth said.
I gasped when I saw the two figures whom I thought the voices belonged to. "Don't worry, you are the only one who can hear me." Elizabeth assured me.
"You're in Forks shire." The boy said.
"Are you okay?" asked the girl. She was very beautiful, with long blond hair.
I assumed that the boy she was with was her brother. They had similar features. "Yes." I replied.
The boy helped me up. "My name is Jasper Hale."
"And I'm Rosalie Hale."
"I'm Isabella Swan, but you can call me Bella." I smiled and they returned it.
"You're not from around here, are you?" Jasper took notice of my clothes.
My outfit was too modern for these times, I must stick out like a sore thumb. "No. I'm on a quest." I replied honestly.
"That's a beautiful shade of blue." Rosalie said, pointing to my chest, where the amulet lay.
"Blue?" I looked down and saw that she was right.
"I will signal if you are heading in the right direction by changing colors. Blue means that you can trust these people." Elizabeth clarified.
Rosalie looked at me confused. "It looks different in this light." I explained.
"Do you have a place to stay for the night?" asked Jasper.
"No. I don't have any money."
"You are welcome to stay at our family's tavern." Rosalie offered.
"That would be wonderful, thank you."
We walked a few miles into the middle of Forks shire. Jasper had been kind enough to lend me his cloak, so I wouldn't bring attention to myself.
"Mother, Father! We found a traveler in need of a place to rest." Rosalie shouted once she entered the tavern.
A man and a woman too young to have kids walked out from behind the bar.
"Who's this?" The man asked.
"This is Isabella Swan, but she likes to be called Bella." Jasper introduced me.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Hale."
"Oh, no need to be formal, you can call me Esme and my husband Carlisle." I was brought into a hug from her and a handshake from him.
"Thank you so much for taking me in. I can't pay you, but I'm not totally useless. You can put me to work."
"But, you're our guest!" Carlisle interceded.
"I won't have any of that nonsense. I can cook for you!"
They smiled and nodded. Esme led me to my room and Rosalie loaned me some clothes. I went downstairs to the kitchen and got to work.
"Hey, Elizabeth? What should I cook? I don't want to mess up the space time continuum or anything."
She laughed. "Thank you for taking that into consideration, Bella. but it isn't necessary. You can make whatever you like, just tell them it's from your place of origin."
"Just checking." I made eggplant lasagna.
"Mmmm, this is delicious!" Esme credited me.
"I'm glad you like it!"
"What is it called?" Carlisle asked.
"Eggplant lasagna. I learned how to make it from my grandmother."
"I want to go where you're from if all the food is as good as this." Jasper declared.
"All boys are the same, always thinking about food." Rosalie teased. Jasper retaliated by stealing a piece of her dinner. "Brother, eat your own food!"
Carlisle, Esme, and I laughed at their sibling dispute. "Our son and daughter informed me that you are on a quest." Carlisle said once our laughter subsided.
"Yes. I don't quite know what I'm supposed to do, I was just sent here on a whim."
"If you need any assistance of any kind, don't hesitate to ask us." Carlisle said.
"You're too kind."
We finished dinner and prepared to open the business. Rosalie, Esme, and I were waitresses, while Carlisle and Jasper worked the bar. I checked on my amulet to see that it was a blue green color.
"Green means keep going. You're on the right track." Elizabeth stated.
I bussed tables and took orders from the customers. They either wanted mead or ale. I guess those were the popular alcoholic choices. A hooded figure came in and sat in the far corner.
"What can I get you?" I asked with a smile.
"A pint of port would be nice." He said not looking up.
"I'll be right back with that." I went to Jasper and he filled the order.
"He must be of money. Port is more expensive than the other drinks we serve." He commented.
I shrugged my shoulders and carried the drink back to the man. "Here you go, enjoy!" I said in a chipper tone.
I walked away and checked in on the other patrons. Everyone seemed content with their mug of beer-like liquid. I secretly watched the cloaked man, as he kept glancing over at Rosalie. Who wouldn't check her out? She had to be the prettiest girl in the whole village. The drunken man she was currently refilling didn't disagree. He grabbed her by the waist and tried to give her a smooch. I ran over there immediately and pulled her away from him.
"Give me my wench!" He growled.
"Leave her alone!" I yelled at him. I pushed Rosalie behind my back
He stood up and towered over me. "Bella, your necklace changed colors!" Rosalie said.
I looked down to see it a bright shade of red. "He's dangerous, Bella. Be careful." Elizabeth warned.
"Please depart. Your kind is not welcome here." I said in a calm voice. He grabbed my arm.
"I'm not leaving here until I get what I want."
I pushed him away from my body. "Back off before I make you back off!"
"What are you going to do about it, little girl?" He said in a mocking tone.
"This." I said as I punched him in the gut and kneed him in the groin. He grabbed his stomach with one hand and covered his manly parts with the other. The room cheered and was unruly.
"What's going on here?" Jasper came running from the back room and Carlisle came down from the second floor.
"This man was just leaving." I retorted.
He gave me a hard glare before retreating to the streets. When he passed through the doors, I saw the hooded man was standing up, leaning in our direction as if he was going to step in at any moment.
"Bella!" Esme gasped.
"I'm sorry, you guys. He was being such a jerk and I couldn't stand around while he was groping Rose."
"Are you alright?" Rosalie asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine. What about you?"
"He didn't get far before you intervened, Bella. Thank you." She hugged me as she whispered the last part.
"No one is going to touch you as long as I'm around."
"I should have been there. I'm her brother, I should've protected Rose." Jasper said in a quiet voice.
"It's okay, Bella handled it. You'll be there next time, son." Carlisle patted him on the back.
"Where did you learn to do those things, Bella?" Esme asked.
"My dad was part of the law enforcement and made me take defense classes."
I looked to see if the mystery man was still here, but found him missing. I collected the coins he had left behind. There was a piece of paper underneath the pile of gold. It read: That was a good deed you did. I will take care of that fool.
"Who was that, Elizabeth?"
"Someone who has set things in motion. You're one step closer, Bella."
As things winded down, we started to clean up and close up. I was exhausted from the events of tonight. I plopped down on my bed and slept a deep sleep. My whole body was sore when I woke. The sun was up and so was the rest of the family. I made myself look appropriate and went downstairs.
"Good morrow, Bella." They said.
"Good morning, everyone." I replied.
"Would you like to fetch some things at the market with me on this morrow, Bella?" Rosalie asked.
"Sure, that'd be great. I haven't checked out the town yet."
We finished our breakfast and headed out with baskets in hand. Rosalie picked a few green vegetables and got some tomatoes, but she called them love apples. I walked along the street browsing at the different kiosks. I saw a little boy running from a baker. The baker had caught up and grabbed the boy by the arm.
"Let him go!"
"This isn't any of your business, traveler."
"What did he do?"
"He stole from me!"
I saw a loaf of bread under the boy's armpit. "He's hungry, that's all."
"My family will go hungry if people just take from us!"
"How much is it?"
"Three shillings."
I pulled out my coin purse and handed him three small coins. He gladly accepted and went his way.
"Thank you, kind woman."
"No problem, you okay kid?"
"Yes, I'm fine and I'm not a kid. My name is Seth Clearwater. I am a dozen years old."
"My mistake, Seth. It's not right to steal from others, even if you have a valid reason."
"I know." He said deflated. "May I ask your name?"
"It's Isabella Swan, but I like Bella better. Promise me you'll stay out of trouble."
"I promise, Miss Bella."
"Run along, now."
He nodded and waved me good bye as he sped off into the forest. "Do you always save the day?" Rosalie said from behind me.
"You have a big heart, Bella. And you've also made an ally, another step forward." Elizabeth commended.
"I'm just being a good citizen." We headed back to the tavern with our purchases in hand. As we were getting set up, the hooded figure from last night came through the doors. The only reason that I could recognize him from all the other men who wore cloaks was the seal on the brooch that fastened at his neck.
"I need you to come with me." He said in a deep voice.
I gulped. "What for?"
AN: I am really proud of this one for some reason. Leave me reviews! I do not own Twilight.