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Chapter 1
"So quickly that I missed his movement, he was half sitting, propped up on his right arm, his left palm still in my hands. His angel's face was only a few inches from mine. I might have – should have – flinched away from his unexpected closeness, but I was unable to move.
"'What are you afraid of, then?' he whispered intently.
But I couldn't answer. As I had just that once before, I smelt his cool breath in my face. Sweet, delicious, the scent made my mouth water. It was unlike anything else. Instinctively, unthinkingly, I leaned closer, inhaling." (Twilight, pages 262-263)
EPOV
As she leaned forward, I forgot that I was not supposed to be breathing. The flames shot up in the back of my throat, to an unparalleled pitch. She was so close; close enough to inhale the scent coming off of her throat. I could feel the heat radiating off of her skin as I drew my face ever closer to her exposed neck. It was simply too much. I thought I could handle it, how wrong I had been.
The monster inside of me roared triumphantly as her eyes finally registered the fear that I had been expecting to see from her all week. However, in an instant that fear was gone and in its place was a type of sadness and resignation. No, I didn't have to do this. After over a hundred years alone, I had finally found somebody that I loved with my whole being. I tried to move my head back, only to find that I physically could not.
The monster would not let me back out now, not when the most glorious meal imaginable sat only inches away, unable to defend itself. Moments passed with both Bella and I frozen, waiting for the other to act.
Up to this point she had been holding her breath, yet she was a human, so the inevitable action came. This simple movement sent another potent blast of her scent directly into my face. There was not question now, I was the predator and she was the prey, the way nature intended.
Briefly, I noticed the low hum of others thoughts picking up in volume, as if they were moving toward us, but I was too wrapped up in what I was about to do to focus on them.
At that point, instinct took over as I plunged my razor sharp teeth into the soft membrane of her neck. In that moment I was experiencing heaven, right in the middle of hell.
APOV
All of the family knew that Edward was taking Bella out for the day. We were all happy that he had found someone after so many years. And to top it off I would be getting a sister and a friend.
It was for these reasons that Emmett, Jasper, and I were standing in the shadows of the forest, just out of Edward's range of extra hearing.
"Why are we here again," Emmett grumbled, "I thought you saw Edward getting through today without killing her."
"I did," I snapped back, "but you know he could make a spilt second decision to kill her, which will change everything. And trust me, I've seen how he would react to her death. You would much rather give up a day of wrestling, then deal with that situation." I did not like being reminded of the holes in my visions.
Emmett had been planning on fighting with Jasper today, which is the way the two of them usually spent sunny days. Unless I took Jasper shopping, of course. Nothing was funnier than informing Emmett that I would be taking away his sparring partner so Jasper could spend the day assisting me add to the families wardrobe. I was surprised he was acting this way today though. After all, this was a life or death situation of a future family member. Even though I had only briefly met her, I already thought of Bella as a sister.
I did not even know why I had gone to this extreme. However, even though I saw nothing in the future, I had a bad feeling. Rosalie had scoffed when I had first proposed this arrangement, saying that it was pointless. After all, to Rosalie, Bella's death would be a relief.
Carlisle and Esme had both agreed on this extra precaution. It was actually Carlisle who had convinced Emmett to come. I don't believe he would have otherwise, for fear of upsetting Rose. I was glad he had, because if it came to that, I had a feeling that we would require his brute strength.
Suddenly, the two vampires beside me and the surrounding forest disappeared. I was in a meadow and laying in the center were Edward and Bella. As she leaned in, I watched in horror as the animal came alive in my brother's eyes. About a minute later he plunged his teeth in her neck. The scene faded and I found myself in Jaspers arms and Emmett's worried glance on me.
Without a word, I took off into the forest, running in the direction of the meadow. I knew that Emmett and Jasper would know to follow. I pushed my short legs to their maximum speed, however I knew that it was useless. Bella's humanity was impossible to save at this point, however we still had a chance to save her life. The image of the vision I had weeks ago flashed through my mind. Her cold, stone arms were wrapped around me and her eyes were bright scarlet.
Then I remembered the vision of her spread across the ground, lifeless. I had told Edward from the beginning that there was no other way, that it was either one of the other. Some things about the future were unchangeable. Of course, he had refused to listen.
As the light of the clearing became visible, I could smell her blood breaking through the flesh. I shot a glance at Jasper, to make sure he was still in control. He had ceased to breathe and seemed to be doing remarkably well. I quickly scanned the future and saw no sign of him losing control.
We broke through the clearing to find Edward's form hunched over an ever-weakening Bella. Emmett charged into him and Jasper flew to help. Edward let out a wild roar as he looked up a second before the attack. The sound of boulders colliding echoed through the trees and I prayed that there were no humans in the forest today. Edward tried to evade his attackers and almost got around Emmett, before Jasper pinned him from behind. Edward's ability might give him an advantage, but even he could not take on both Emmett's supreme strength and Jaspers strategy at the same time. Even when Emmett sat on his chest and Jasper held his legs down, he continued to fight in an attempt to resume his meal. I felt bad for Edward, for I knew how terribly the guilt would tear at him for all of his actions today in a few minutes time.
As soon as he was far enough away from Bella, I scooped her up into my arms and headed for our house. About half way there she began to scream and thrash as the venom worked its way through her system. I tightened my hold on the struggling human in my arms and pushed for extra speed. Everything depended on getting Bella to Carlisle in time to stanch the blood, which was still flowing freely from her throat. Edward had taken so much out of her and if she had a chance for the venom to complete its purpose, she needed to get to Carlisle.
"Its all right," I mumble frantically, knowing I was lying through my teeth. It would not be all right; at best she would experience sheer agony for three days and many unknown trials after she woke up. At worst, well I did not want to consider that option. "It's going to be all right."
"Edward," she moaned into my shoulder before her screaming commenced.
"Hold on, Bella," I whispered to myself more than her, "please, you have to hold on."
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