Words Unspoken Chapter 1: Preface, a twilight fanfic

A/N. Hey everyone! This is my first story (how many times has that been said!) so lemme know what you think. This Chapter is just an into and the rest will be in first person POV. You know like, I stared blankly at the gorgeous, Greek god infront of me... etc. And the song is called Lion by Rebecca St. James. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I am not Stephanie Meyer. I will never be as cool as Stephanie Meyer. Hell I will never BE Stephanie Meyer. Wish I was, I mean total power over Edward? Who wouldn't want that!

Thirteen-year-old Isabella Swan peered nervously out of the red velvet curtains into the waiting crowd. There were hundreds, all waiting for her. Normally Bella hated performing however she found that when she sang she wasn't quite so shy and awkward. She turned around and checked her appearance in the full-length mirror that the drama club had left for her. A beautiful dark blue dress fell just below the knees of her pale, skinny frame and her long brown hair framed her heart shaped face and flowed down her back. Her pretty brown eyes stared back at her, wide and fearful in her face.

Taking a deep breath she smoothed out her dress and walked nervously into the middle of the stage where a lone microphone stood waiting for her. The lights were dazzling and Bella found it hard to see whether her parents were seated amongst the crowd. 'Come on Bella,' she thought to herself 'You're parents are waiting to hear you. Stop staring at your feet and sing!'

Taking yet another deep breath, she waited for her cue as the soft piano music began to play…

Mysterious
That's what I call You
I'm curious about You
I'm scared and not sure that You are safe
But Your eyes seem to say that You are good

Bella's eyes scanned through the audience, searching for her parents ignoring the looks of shock and awe that were on most of her classmate's faces.

This is not a dream that I'm living
This is just a world of Your own
You took me from all that I knew
Shown me how it feels to hope
With You with me, facing tomorrow together
I can learn to fly
Feels like I'm living in a lion's mouth, but the lion is (an angel)

Wise eyes, You see the core of me
Your gentleness melts me
And now I know that words cannot describe
The power that I feel when I'm with You

Bella stunned the audience, most sat there with their mouths open in shock, not daring to even blink lest they miss one second of her performance, but the two Bella wanted to see most weren't there.

The music swelled in a crescendo, raising the emotions of the audience and allowing Bella to release hers.

Peace and power, love forever
Who am I to stand before you?
I am speechless
But in my weakness
You are here and all is well

You took me from all that I knew
Shown me how it feels to hope
With You with me, facing tomorrow together
I can learn to fly
Feels like I'm living in a lion's mouth, but the lion is (an angel)

Is an angel

The music slowed to a stop as the last notes left Bella and all was silence. The air seemed to press down on Bella but it was only for a moment as the hall erupted into deafening cheers. People were standing on their seats and cheering as though their life depended on it all in awe of Bella. She gave a small smile to the audience and a quick bow before she headed back stage to where her parents were sure to be waiting for her. However instead of her proud parents waiting for her, she met with Gareth, one of her father's friends.

Charlie Swan was the police chief in Bella's hometown of Forks and sometimes he brought his workmates home with him. Gareth was almost always came over Bella's house after work with Charlie for dinner and they were quite good friends so it was no surprise that the big, joking man was standing before her. The big surprise was the grim look that was set on his face. Without saying a word he led her out of the hall and into the police car, deaf to Bella's questions and inquires.

They arrived at the police station a few minutes later. Bella was scared and her eyes were overflowing with silent tears. Why hadn't Gareth answered any of her questions? Where the hell were her parents and why was Gareth looking so upset? The station went quiet when they entered and all faces turned to the confused girl whose life was about to change drastically.

The first person to move was Max. He was a big guy from La Push, the Indian reservation not far from Forks. He was also Charlies partner on the force. He moved down to Bella's level and said, "I'm sorry Bells." And hugged her. All of this was too much for Bella. She pushed Max away from her, tears still streaming from her eyes. "WHAT THE HELL HAS HAPPENED!?!" She screamed. "WHERE THE HELL ARE MY PARENTS?!?" Max tried to grab her again but she dodged him and stood in front of the crowd hands on her hips. "TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED!!" Bella demanded. Gareth sighed sadly and showed Bella the picture from the crash zone.

Bella went into shock. "Mommy…Daddy…"

Those were the last words she said before she blacked out.