The Vampire Hunter
Chapter One
Bella's Point of View
"You shouldn't be out here little girl." A creepy voice came from behind me.
"I think you have that backwards." I said before making sure my wooden stake was grasped firmly in my hand before turning quickly around and kicking the vampire straight in the chest, causing him to fall back into a grave stone. I grasped a hold on him before plunging the stake through his heart. He turned to dust as I got up with my stake still in hand. "This time, stay dead."
I'm Isabella Swan, a vampire hunter. I am known as Bella by acquaintances and friends but I'm known as Phoenix by the vampire world. I'm the best. I'm not saying that because I'm conceited. I'm saying that because I am the best. I killed more vampires then any one. I've got the best track record and am known for my major aim with a gun.
I made it back to my apartment, which was located in the VH building. VH stands for Vampire Hunter but, no one besides the people who work there know that. The building is a home, school and work for vampire hunters such as myself but, I have special privileges considering I am the adoptive daughter of the man who owns this building and runs all cases concerning vampires. His name is Brennon Carter.
While walking into the apartment I hit the messages button on my phone.
"Bella, it's Nick. Seriously, about that date, it's still open if you change your mind…" I rolled my eyes.
Nick Staples has been trying to go out with me since I started training to become a vampire hunter which was when I was ten. I know, young don't you think? Well apparently we were a good age to start dating but I kept telling him 'no'. hunting is more important to me then dating, I don't have time for it.
Ever since my parents died from vampires I have wanted to kill them and when Brennon heard of a little kid telling the adoption agency that she wanted to kill the men who bit her mother and fathers necks, he decided that I should come and live with him. I've been grateful to him ever since.
"Go away." I said to Nicks voice that was still blabbing on the answering machine. I clicked the delete button and then another message started.
I walked into the living room which was right next to the hallway where the phone was located and put my stake and gun down along with my bag filled with holy water, crosses and anything else that can hurt or kill a vampire.
"Bella, it's Brennon. I need to see you as soon as you get in. I have an assignment for you." My adoptive fathers voice rang through the phone. I deleted the message and quickly walked out the door, went up in the elevator and walked to his office.
I knocked and he said, "Come on in Bella."
I opened the door and asked, "You wanted to talk to me?"
"Yes, here's your assignment." He handed my the profile and I opened it to study. "Apparently there's a vampire in the town of Forks, Washington. Animal population has been decreasing and I am wondering his M.O. it's not normal for a vampire to drink animal blood so go and check it out. But, don't leave the subject alive. He's still a vampire so kill him and report back here. Be careful, there's something different about this one that I cannot put my finger on it."
"You mean Forks the place I was found, Forks?" I asked.
"Yes. This would be a god opportunity to visit your old house and to brush up on your family history." Brennon said. "You have a month."
"Great. I'll be back in a week." I smiled before walking out of the office.
"Take your time with this one, he's more skilled." He yelled after me.
I turned to him. "That just makes it more fun." I smirked and the elevator door closed before he could respond.
I again walked to my apartment and quickly walked into my room to start packing my clothes. In the folder was a plane ticket for twelve o'clock tonight. I looked at the clock on the wall and it said eleven. I sighed and packed quicker. I thought the shorts, black converse and plaid shirt I was wearing was comfortable enough for me to wear on the plane so I didn't change. (.com/cgi/set?id=16817219)
I couldn't take any of my weapons so as I precaution I brought along one of my crosses. After getting fully packed, I left my apartment and took the elevator to the lobby. I thought I was home free but, I wasn't.
"Bella!" That voice I know way too well.
I turned and said, "Sorry Nick but, I have to go." Then I left without another word.
"Another job?" He followed.
"Yes." I answered while I walked out of the building to my car.
"Really? Shouldn't you take a break? You haven't stopped. We could even take that date we've been talking about."
"Sorry Nick but, I'm not interested. Plus this job also let's me find more out about my past."
"History hunting also I see. Well, we'll talk about that date another time. See you when you get back!" He waved as I got in the car and drove off before I could punch him in the face. He just doesn't get it! I don't want to date and I don't like him that way.
I sighed and continued to drive to the airport.
The plane ride was boring. It was a relief to get off and find my car. The VH left me a lime green Volkswagen Beetle in the front of the parking lot. I noticed it was mine because it had VH written on a white piece of paper in the front window. I took out the keys that were in the folder, put the car key in the slot, and unlocked the door.
The drive to find my house wasn't that far. It was just outside Forks but not too far from my family home. My parents left me the house and their fortune, which was, a lot! However, I preferred to stay in the VH house where Brennon can contact me easily.
I walked in the vacant house and explored. It was huge and was built for, possibly ten. It was a little too big for me but, I could live. I walked into the master bedroom and into the closet. It was packed with clothes, men and women alike. I pushed the button beside the wall that was filled with drawers and I little panel popped out wanting me to type the password. I typed in; 'Carter1970' and then the whole section turned over and became a weapons cabinet.
"Well, at least I'm not going in bare handed." I said to myself as I picked out a carefully carved wooden stake then a shot gun. "Now this can do some damage."
I put them back and closed everything up before going down stairs and bringing my bags up the stairs and into the master bedroom.
I sighed. It's been a long day.
I looked through the folder and noticed a sticky tab on the back cover that said, "your school is Forks High. Everything I arranged. Just go to main office tomorrow, Monday and they'll tell you everything there." Great, School. I'd be leaving in a month anyway, what's the point? Plus, it's the middle of the semester! Great, more stares.
I decided to research the file later today considering it is now, five in the morning and it's Sunday so I have a day to prepare for school. I pulled on some of my old sweats and a t-shirt and fell asleep quickly having no dreams.