Disclaimer- I didn't write Twilight/ New Moon, those were written by the wonderful Stephenie Meyer. But I do own the character Sage.
Chapter 1 - Home
Bella's POV
" So, you're thinking a fall wedding?" Alice questioned me. I nodded my head and smiled. I could practically see Edward and I standing under a gazebo, fall leaves twirling around us as we say ' I do'. I knew I had a stupid grin on my face, but I didn't care, it was perfect. . . Alice shook me, her laughter interrupting my daydream.
" Yes, fall wedding." I answered quickly. She smiled and shook her head, quietly unwrapping the dress that finally arrived. It wasn't mine though, it was Sage's. The dark blue material sparkled in the light of the room when Alice took it out of the bag. I shook my head, it was beautiful. I was sure Sage would love it. Alice smiled wide, her teeth sparkling as bright as the glitter in Sage's dress. " What?" I asked. She pulled out a bag and shook it in front of me.
" Guess what this is!" She exclaimed. I grabbed the bag from her and tore it off, it was my dress. I held it in front of me and looked in the mirror.
" Beautiful." Alice whispered. I nodded my head in agreement. Then I turned back to her, the silky material soft in my hands.
" I thought you only got one dress?"
" I lied. I knew both were here. Like it?"
" Love it. What about you?"
" Love it."
" Didn't you order a dress?"
" Hasn't come yet."
" Hmm, that's weird. That ours would come first."
" Yeah, seeing as how mine was the cheaper one."
" That's why. See when you buy expensive things, they get here sooner because of all the money you spent." We laughed a little and headed downstairs, the dresses hung in her closet. All of a sudden someone grabbed me from behind and swung me around. I squealed in surprise, but started laughing too. I now faced Edward, his arms were around my waist. I leaned into him and kissed him softly. " Hey you." I whispered.
" Hey. Have I told you how beautiful you look today?" He whispered back.
" Ah, you just did right now."
" Good, cause you are." I knew if I was a human I'd be blushing. He kissed me gently, then we both allowed the kiss to become more heated. I grabbed his hand and we walked into the living room, sitting on the couch. I laid my head on his chest and he trailed his fingers along my arm, sending shivers down my spine. Three months had past since I'd been changed. It was now July 31st. It'd always been three months since we talked to Sage. . . Carlisle keeps trying to reach her, but to no prevail. It's like she dropped off the face of the earth, it kind of scared me to be honest.
" Any news?" I asked him.
" No. Carlisle still hasn't heard from Sage. Same as yesterday Bella."
" I know, I know."
" We're all worried. No one's seen her, heard from her. I can't understand where she would go."
" Was she scared of Jasmine?"
" Sage isn't scared of anyone." I nodded my head, but didn't believe that. Everyone had their demons, maybe Jasmine was Sage's. . .
" Has Charlie. . . My stuff is still in my room?"
" Yeah."
" I should get some of my clothes. ."
" Not while he's home, the smell alone will-"
" Yeah, I know Edward, you've told me before." I replied bitterly. I knew all this, didn't mean I listened to it. " Sage would've brought me."
" Well I'm not Sage now am I." I rolled my eyes and stood up. He sighed and got up after me. " Bella, where are you going?"
" Meadow. . Be back soon."
" Bella!" I just walked away, hearing the door slam behind me.
The air brushed past the grass, weaving it back and forth. My hair whipped out in front of, I threw it in a messy ponytail. Even as a vampire I didn't want to eat hair. I looked at my arm, my skin shined bright like diamonds. A smile crept on my face, I'd always wanted to shine like Edward; I couldn't get enough of it. I laid back and closed my eyes, just listening to the air. Edward and I were like any normal couple, we got in fights. . . I loved him but he could be so- I shot up, a sound echoed through the meadow. Someone was here with me. I looked around but couldn't see anyone. I laid back down, it was probably just a figment of my troubled imagination.
" Trouble in paradise?" A voice came from the trees, it was soft and melodic. I sat back up, I could make a figure out, but not who. Finally the person emerged and I stood up, wiping the grass off me. I grinned and ran towards her.
" Sage!" I exclaimed. She hugged me. When we pulled back, I noticed her eyes were a darker shade of green; something was wrong. But the smile on her face didn't give a thing away.
" Hey Bells."
" Where have you been?"
" Oh, around. Listen, I need you to do me a favor."
" What?"
" Don't tell anyone you saw me." My eyebrow furrowed in confusion.
" But why not?"
" Because, their minds can be read, yours can't. I can't take the chance of Jasmine finding you guys."
" You're scared of her aren't you?" Sage looked away, nodding her head slowly in disagreement.
" I'm not afraid of anything Bells. I'm just-"
" Scared. Don't deny it."
" You sure have gotten annoying since being changed." She snapped. My mouth opened in shock, she rubbed the bridge of her nose with her fingers and backed away. " Just. . Never mind."
" No Sage!" Then she took off, she was just gone. I ran back to the house, my feet couldn't go fast enough. I threw open the door, looking around wildly. " Where's Carlisle?" I yelled.
" Gone, what do you need Bella?" Esme replied. But I tore off, running to the library. It was locked, no one went in there usually but Carlisle. I couldn't afford to wait. So I raised my foot and kicked down the door. By now everyone was crowding around me. I ignored them and ran to his books, looking over them one by one, flicking the ones I didn't need to the floor.
" Bella!" Edward said forcefully and grabbed my arm so I was facing him. " What is wrong?" I saw the worry in his eyes, but also the confusion.
" I need to know what could cause a personality change in vampires." I ripped my arm out of his hand and kept looking. There had to be something here.
A/N Okay, that's the first chapter. Hope you like :)
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