Chapter 1: Things Happen For a Reason (Nessie POV)
Some people say things happen for a reason, that nothing is an accident, that everything is decided before we were even born. I don't know if that's true. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. I only wish I knew why fate had decided to make me feel this much pain but maybe it will work out for the best…
I leaned back in the seat, my eyes half closed. I was in bliss, for I was so tired and this seat was so comfortable. I sighed, a smile playing on my lips, this was the life…"Nessie, isn't the view beautiful?" A warm hand brushed against my cheek and my eyes opened to see a face I knew so well looking at me. The smile on my lips became a grin as I looked in the face of the man I loved. "Aw, Jake, couldn't you've waited till after I'd slept." I joked, not annoyed in the slightest.
Jake grinned back at me, his white teeth contrasting beautifully against the dark mahogany of his skin before pointing out the window. I turned to gaze out the porthole of the plane and gasped; Jake had been right, the view was amazing. The sun was just beginning to set below the waves, staining the ocean crimson, the colour of blood. As the sun reflected on the glass I caught a glimpse of my reflection.
My long copper curs were slightly messy, tangled after the long flight. The fading sunlight made my ivory skin appear luminous. The makeup around my chocolate eyes was smudged and the silver dress Alice had insisted I wear was now creased. I didn't want to think about what she would say if she could see it now. Of course, thanks to Jacob, she was completely blind. I chuckled. It was nice to be able to have some privacy.
I glanced over my shoulder at Jake, my eyes twinkling. "You're, right, as usual." Then I made my face become serious. "Now I'm going to sleep so don't wake me up again." I told him, voice mock serious. As I leaned back in my seat, eyes closed I heard him chuckle and felt his large hand close on mine. I smiled, peace washing over me. Then sleep took me.
"ALL PASSANGERS PLEASE FASTEN THEIR SEATBELTS" I jolted awake, my eyes snapping open. The cabin was dark, lit only by a flashing red seatbelt sign. My heart speeding up, I reached to fasten my seatbelt only to be thrown back in my seat as the plane rocked violently. After a few seconds the plane settled enough for me to fasten the buckle. My eyes wide, I glanced over at Jake, glad of my ability to see in the dark.
What I saw shocked me. For the f first time in my life, Jake looked scared. His face was drawn and his hands were clenched tightly on the armrests. The plane lurched again and I grabbed onto Jake's arm, glad of the comfort it brought me. I knew I shouldn't be scared, that it was crazy to be frightened. After all, I was half vampire and if the plane crashed I'd almost certainty survive. But then a chilling thought occurred to me; I might be fine but what about Jacob. Sure, he was a werewolf and he healed quickly but there were some things not even super healing power fix. I glanced back at Jake before looking out the window.
The scene outside shocked me. The ocean was gone, replaced by land. Rain splattered against the window, while lightning flashed through the sky. The plane was rocking even more now and my grip on Jake tightened. Waves of horror were threatening to engulf me and panic clawed at me stomach. "Jake..." I didn't need to continue. I'd used me gift to show him what I was feeling. Leaning over, he wrapped his arms around me, burying his face in my hair, "Don't worry love, everything will be fine." But it wasn't. Only moments after he spoke the words, the plane began to drop, falling towards the group. Passengers began to scream but I stayed silent. I was too busy trying to figure out why this had to happen now, on this flight.
Only a few days ago, Jake and I waved goodbye to my family. I remember the scene so clearly. They had all stood outside to see us off. Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, Emmet, Esme, Carlisle, Mum and Dad, they'd all waved off. Mum and Dad had hugged me, telling me to be good. I'd grinned and told them I would. Just before I'd left, Alice had told me to have fun. Alice. Why hadn't she seen this, warned us not to go? But I already knew the answer? Hadn't it only been earlier that I'd been glad that Alice was blind whenever Jake was involved? It was just too ironic.
I snapped back to reality. The plane was so very close to the ground now. Out the windows I could see the rocky landscape, with its jagged peaks and unforgiving surface. It would only be a few seconds from impact now. I pressed myself closer to Jacob, wishing that this wasn't happening. "I love you, Jake." Then the world exploded around us and everything went black.