Bella POV
Blood trickled down the front of my shirt, but I was only idly aware of the way the sticky moisture clung to my flesh. All I could think about, all I could focus on, was the horrid fire spreading through my veins, enveloping me in pain I wouldn't have believed existed. I felt myself writhing in agony, and I could feel my voice growing hoarse. I couldn't cry, I couldn't get up…all I could focus on was the simple torture I was being put through. Somebody was screaming so loudly I thought I'd go deaf--at least, I thought so, until I realized that I was the one screeching.
How long would this continue? I thought to myself, as the pain died down. My throat was sore, raspy. Finally, at long last, what felt like a breeze cooled me down--I welcomed it warmly, treasuring every chill, and flinching to myself at the thought of that hellish warmth. And then I lightly touched my skin, expecting more heat…
…but my skin seemed to have frozen over, and my fingertips felt like icicles. I took a while for everything to sink in--for everything to make sense. All my memories seemed like jumbled up puzzle pieces that just didn't fit together. Unanswered questions sprung up in the back of my mind.
Only then did I think of looking around. All I could see, for at least five meters, were trees. Shrubbery and bushes blocking my view. For about five minutes, I sat completely still, aware of the slightest movements in the trees beside me, in tune to every slight movement.
And then, suddenly, several things fell into place. I got up in a flash, too deep in thought to notice just how graceful I was, and dusted myself off.
I was a vampire.
And it was Victoria--hateful, feline, deadly Victoria--who had ended my life.
AN: I'm sorry if this idea seems overused, but I'll try to add as much originality as possible. I'll elaborate on what's actually going on in the next chapter, and update tomorrow. This is my first fic, so please review. Constructive criticism is welcomed, along with positive reviews :-) I want at least one or two reviews before I update.