Caiti: Hello my lovelies.
Arya: 'Sup?
Caiti: Just workin' on you guys' story.
Arya: Cool.
Rush: Tell the people who's who!
Caiti: Kk. Let me say something first. I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT. Though sometimes I wish Alice was my sister and Emmett was my brother instead of the current ones I have. And I'd trade my dad for Carlisle any day. Or for Charlie. So... I only own the nymph-girls. You may wonder: "WTF do nymphs have to do with Twilight?" Well, you'll see.
Cyra: Get on with the frickin' story and stop rambling.
Caiti: Jeez... You're pretty pushy for a light-nymph.
Cyra: -growl-

The Nature-Nymphs
Nymph Bella: Keeper of nature-heart; nymph of nature (all elements). In human form, she is 5'3" with brown hair and doe brown eyes. As a nymph, she is 5'5" with green hair and gray eyes.
Nymph Arya: Nymph of fire. In human form, she is 5'2" with black hair and dark green eyes. As a nymph, she is 5'4" with flame-red hair and shocking blue eyes.
Nymph Rush: Nymph of wind. In human form, she is 4'11" with auburn hair and black eyes. As a nymph, she is 5'1" with brown hair and ice-blue eyes.
Nymph Raven: Nymph of darkness. In human form, she is 5'5" with black hair and blue eyes. As a nymph, she is 5'7" with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Nymph Cyra: Nymph of light. In human form, she is 5'0" with silver-blonde hair and hazel eyes. As a nymph, she is 5'2" with red hair and green eyes.

I am not human. I am not normal. I am not evil. I am nature. I am earth. I am fire. I am wind. I am water. I am darkness. I am light. I am weather. I am all. I am nothing. I am that which the evil lurking around us fears. I am good. I am pure, untainted peace. I am a warrior. I fight for balance, when others fight for destruction. I am the sun; the moon; the Earth; the stars. I am...

"Bella, love, are you sure you're feeling alright?" Edward asked for the thousandth time.

I smiled, "Of course! Better than ever!"

I had been feeling very energetic since that morning. Of course, Edward was worrying and I was brushing it off as a good night's sleep. With one last kiss, he ducked out the window and was gone. I grabbed some random things out of my closet and headed to the bathroom to change. One shower later, I dressed and went downstairs to grab some breakfast. I ate a bowl of cereal and then walked outside. I drove in my old, rickety Chevy to school and parked in the spot beside Edward's Volvo. I hopped out and there he was, my own Adonis. I stumbled over to him and-of course-Alice. Alice chirruped, "Happy birthday, Bella!"

My good mood came crashing down. I hissed, "Shh!"

Alice continued, "What time are you coming over today? I have a whole-"

I interrupted, "No party!"

Energizer-Bunny-Alice growled, "Bella, this can be easy or hard for you-"

This time, Edward interrupted, "I'll bring her by after school."

I stumbled through an excuse about needing to watch the original Romeo & Juliet movie, which only deterred the plans slightly. I would be-unwillingly-visiting the Cullen house for my birthday party. Let the fun begin...

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"You... don't... want me?"

He had been growing more distant for days. Why hadn't I expected something like that? I must have been blind, dumb, and deaf. But, even as I tried out the words together, they seemed wrong. Edward replied, his eyes still distant and his voice cold, "No."

My world crumbled. The world spun backwards. No. No. No. The word repeated in my head and I said numbly, "Oh. Well that makes... sense..."

The words spilled from my mouth, sounding like they had come through a tunnel. I sounded calm but I was screaming inside. Edward said, no longer detached, "Promise me something, though. Keep yourself safe. I'm thinking of Charlie, of course. Do you understand what I'm saying to you?"

I nodded once, helplessly. He was detached once again, "That's it. We'll never bother you again."

"Alice isn't coming back?" my numbness was gone, making my voice fragile like glass.

"No." Edward replied.

My soul, ripped into two already, tore apart once again. If "we" included Alice... I would never see any of them again. I wouldn't get laughed at by Emmett, watch Esme plan out a floor-plan for a house, get stitched up by Carlisle, go shopping with Alice, be glared at by Rosalie, or even get a chance to know Jasper. I would never see Edward again. My soul ripped into shreds, went through a shredder, and got ripped into shreds again. Edward said, seemingly unaware of my internal torment, "Goodbye, Bella."

I didn't have the strength to try and hold onto him as he kissed my forehead one last time. I didn't have the strength to run after him when he disappeared. I dropped to my knees and pushed my face into my hands. Heartbroken sobs emanated from me and rain began to fall, mixing with the tears. I lifted my head and screamed to the sky, "REALLY?"

Lightning flashed through the sky and thunder rumbled. Suddenly, my name was called, "Bella! Bella!"

Charlie! I croaked out a hoarse, "Dad!"

Thudding footfalls ran towards me and I was wrapped in my dad's warm arms. He said worriedly, "Hell, Bells! What're you doing out here? C'mon. Let's go inside."

I managed to stand and walk back to the house with Charlie. He asked once again, "What're you doing out here?"

I mumbled, "Ed-Edward took me into the woods to say goodbye. They're all gone."

A tear streaked down my cheek. I stumbled behind Charlie, who had gone completely silent, into the house. At that point, I walked up the stairs and into my bedroom. Charlie called, "Bella! Where are you going?"

I said loudly, "Dad, I'm going to bed. I'm just tired."

Then I was in my bedroom. I locked the door, curled up in my rocking chair, and let the waves of pain wash over me.

I did not resurface.

Caiti: Okay, my lovelies! That was the first chappy! Hope you like! Don't you worry. The nymph-action will come in soon. I swear.
Rush: I better, or I'mma blast you with a wind-storm.
Cyra: Shut it, Rush! She'll do it when she does it, Rush.
Raven: Ohmigod. Just post the effin' chapter, lady!
Cyra, Rush, Arya, and Caiti: Shut up, Raven!
Caiti: But yeah. I'll post it. R&R! Thanks to all those that'll review and thanks to all my silent readers and thanks to those that'll add my story/me to their alerts/favorites.
Cyra, Rush, Arya, and Raven: Post the dang chapter!
Caiti: ...