Guardian
By: JMFanficQueen
Preface:
As the smell finally hit me, I realized just how interesting my 'break' would turn out.
Chapter 1:
The Memory
"Bella, your flight leaves in a couple of hours. Hurry up!" Emily called from across the hall.
"I'm hurrying" I said laughing.
"Right" she called. "3 hours"
I just laughed as I continued to pack my luggage. I was a Guardian. We protect or guard the secrecy of the supernatural world, keeping everything in order. I became a guardian younger than most of the others. As I thought about it, I was whisked away once again into the distinct memory, reliving it.
Flashback.
I was 4 years old sitting at the dinner table finishing up my chicken nuggets.
"Come on Bella, time to get ready for bed" my mom said as she guided me toward the bathroom.
She helped me take a shower and put on my PJ's. They were purple and had happy bunny all over the pants. The shirt had fewer Happy Bunnies but it had his catch phrases. My mom then brushed my hair as I brushed my teeth.
"Goodnight daddy!" I said as I skipped down the stairs and went to give him a hug and a kiss.
He was finally home again. He had to leave a lot for 'business' matters and normally for long periods of time.
"Goodnight Bella" he said as he picked me up and twirled me.
I giggle happily. He put me down and I climbed upstairs to my room where my mom was waiting for me.
"Come on Bella" she said as she helped me into bed and tucked me in.
"Goodnight" she said as she kissed my forehead.
"Goodnight mommy" I said as she flicked off the lights and shut the door.
I grabbed onto my teddy bear, Beary, who was wrapped in my favorite warm and fuzzy blanket, Mr. Wuffles and drifted off to sleep.
I woke suddenly as I heard my mom scream downstairs. I sat up terrified. I quickly grabbed Beary and Mr. Wuffles and climbed under my bed. I could hear a fight going on downstairs. Things were being smashed and unfamiliar voices were shouting what seemed like orders. Light flashed in different colors outside of my door. Suddenly, my dad's piercing scream filled the house and then, complete silence. Silent tears were streaming down my face. I wiped them away, hoping to calm down so I wouldn't wail, making them hear me. I heard people talking faintly.
"There's 1 more, I can smell and hear her"
"I get this one, I haven't hunted since we left Maria's place"
"Fine, but it's a child"
"I'll take whatever I can get"
I heard the voices get closer. My door creaked open and I saw a couple of hunting boots walk in. I closed my eyes and wished to be able to get out, to disappear. Escape.
"Under the bed" said a female voice.
I closed my eyes tighter and wished with all I had. I had a sudden sensation of falling. I opened my eyes, surprised, and realized I was no longer under my bed.
"What the? Intruder! Attack!" I heard.
I whirled terrified as I saw people running towards me in all directions with daggers and other glowing balls in their hands. I grasped Beary and Mr. Wuffles so hard the might explode and closed my eyes tightly once more, tears on the brink of streaming. Out of 1 danger and into another.
"WAIT!" called a firm voice.
My eyes snapped open and I yelled as I saw a dagger inches from my throat. Slowly, the young girl wielding it drew it back, straightened up, and turned to face in the direction of the voice. I followed her glance to a man dressed in fine clothes. He had black hair and glowing blue eyes. He looked at me curiously, watching. I turned away from his stare and decided I might as well see where I would probably die.
I was in a big room, seated in the middle of a long, wooden table. It seemed pretty old. The room was huge and made of marble with marble pillars supporting the roof until it went up into a dome in the very center with various paintings. I had no idea what they were but they were pretty. Light was shimmering in through the windows, making the room look like the ballrooms in one of my old fairy tale books.
"What is your name?" called the firm voice again, snapping me out of my day dream.
"Bella" I mumbled automatically before clamping a hand over my mouth. Why was I telling him my name?"
"Bella. Well Bella, may I ask what you are doing here?" he asked again in a soothing voice as he stepped closer.
I moved back only to be stopped by a firm hand on my back. I turned to see a young girl, probably 14, with brown hair falling in curls and dressed finely. She had her hand on my back and as our eyes met, she shook her head. I took at deep breath and sat down. I curled myself in my blanket and hugged Beary tightly. What was happening? Where was I?
"Bella, how did you get here" the firm yet gentle voice repeated, a lot closer.
I looked up to see him right in front of me. His eyes were kind but filled with curiosity. I looked around at all the people. They too looked curious.
"I don't know" I said with a yawn as I rubbed my eyes.
"Oh! You must be tired. Kaitlyn, why don't you escort her to the guest room next to mine" he said as he motion for Kaitlyn to come.
Kaitlyn was a strawberry blond with freckles. About 18 years old. She looked like a true western girl.
"Of course. Come Bella. I'll show you to your bed" Kaitlyn said as she led me out of the room.
We walked down a couple of hallways. They were finely decorated with paintings of random people and murals, tapestries, vases and many other things. Kaitlyn led me to a small wooden door compared to the huge gold door next to it. Inside, there was a small kitchen and table. A TV with a sofa was pushed against the wall.
In the center of the room was a big princess bed. Next to it was a dresser and the bathroom to the right. Light was coming in freely through the big windows behind the bed which acted as the back wall. I climbed in and snuggled under the covers. The last thing I remembered was Kaitlyn closing the drapes on the windows making the room dark, and leaving before sleep overtook me. I dreamt of my parents and me at the beach. Then the scene shifted. I was under the bed and my mom's screams echoed through the hallway. The weird voices talked, mocking me, taunting me.
I woke up screaming, tangled in all my covers. I was covered with sweat and gasping for air. Kaitlyn ran in seconds later.
"Oh Bella! Are you okay?" she asked as she rushed to help me out of the bed as I gave her a weak nod, tears flowing freely.
"Let's get you cleaned up" she said as she took me to the bathroom.
She gave me a warm bath and then provided me with clothing. She put my brown hair up in a ribbon like hers.
"Let's go. Andrew is waiting for you" she said as she guided me once again through the hallways. "Are you hungry?"
My stomach answered for me and I just laughed. We stopped at another room and she entered, motioning me to wait. She came out with fresh cinnamon buns and a pitcher of milk. She poured me a cup of milk and handed me a cinnamon bun in a plate. I ate slowly, enjoy every bite. They're delicious! We stopped outside a big wooden door.
"The Library" Kaitlyn whispered as she knocked. The way she said it made it seem a special.
"Come in" the firm voice answered.
I assumed this was Andrew. Kaitlyn opened the door and we stepped in. I felt my mouth hanging open. The room was huge! It was bookcases everywhere. There were also reading tables and comfortable chairs and sofas for reading. Kaitlyn led me to the center of the sofa reading area where there was 1 big comfortable chair. Andrew I assumed sat there reading. He looked up as we approached him, setting his book down, blue eyes full of curiosity. The title read "Vampire legends of the West". Why would he read that? A genuine smile spread across his face.
"Well Bella, you look better. Take a seat" he motioned to the chair next to him.
I sat down, placing my cup and now empty plate on the nearby table. Kaitlyn placed the tray of cinnamon buns and the pitcher of milk with glasses on the table and left with a quick "goodbye".
"I heard you had a rough sleep. Why was that?" he asked.
I just stared at him. How did he know?
"Oh! Where are my manners? My name is Andrew, leader of all Guardians" he said as he extended his hand.
"Guardians?" I asked as I shook his hand.
"You don't know? Well, I'll tell you but first, how did you get here yesterday?" he asked leaning forward.
"Well . . ." I hesitated not sure if it was all just a figment of my imagination. "You wouldn't believe me" I confessed.
"I highly doubt that. Try me"
"Well, I was sleeping and woke to my mom's scream. I hid under my bed hearing a struggle going on down stairs, light flashing. Then my dad screamed. I heard voices talking about hunting and they knew I was there thought I made no noise. They wanted me. They came into my room and were coming towards me. I closed my eyes tightly wishing to escape and suddenly I appeared here . . . which is . . .?" I ended.
"Hmm. . . I thought as much. As for your question, you are in Aborlorn, the secret city of the Guardians. As for your earlier question, Guardians are the protectors of the supernatural secrets, eliminating all those who threaten it. Your father was a Guardian. He probably wasn't around much. You were probably attacked by vampires. You say there were many voices? That meant there were too many for him and he was probably trying to protect your mother. Sadly, they are probably both dead. In your danger, you tapped into your Guardian powers and escaped" he finished.
I just stared at him. Okay, there are 4 rational explanations to what just happened my brain thought.
This guy is telling the truth and I'm a Guardian
I'm dreaming
I'm crazy
I died
Numbers 2-4 seem more rational. I either haven't woken up, I'm crazy, or I died, which would suck. Yet, number 1 stood out most in my mind. It explained everything. Why my dad was never home. The fight. The screams and pretty lights. Me transporting out of my house to Aborlorn . . . it all made sense.
"Isabella?" Andrew asked as he shook me lightly.
"How do you know my name" I asked astonished.
"One of the many powers we have. I'll explain later. Do you believe me?" he asked.
"Yes" I blurted out automatically.
"Great. We'll explain everything else later. Right now you should go get to know everyone and then your training shall begin. You're very powerful; I expect great things from you Isabella.
End of Flashback
That last phrase has haunted me since I started training, since I became a Guardian.
I studied and trained for almost 14 years, learning everything about powers and the super natural world. When we're young, we as Guardians can have any power when we call on it. As we grow older, we settle on 3 powers, growing them. At age 18, we become full Guardians, becoming immortal and beginning our duties. As full Guardians, we can still call on other powers but we are weakened noticeably so most don't risk it. Andrew is the leader of all the Guardians. He lives mostly in Aborlorn, receiving reports and making battle plans and arrangements. There are 2 pairs of Guardians that settled on 1 power, growing it to immense proportions with the only prospect of protecting Andrew. They are Kaitlyn, her mate Kyle, Stephanie and her mate Tyler.
Kaitlyn can put anyone instantly to sleep and manipulate their dreams. Kyle can control fire. Stephanie can freeze anyone and Tyler can control anyone he chooses. Most of Andrew's guard don't use their powers unless strictly necessary. All the other Guardians either live there as well or are mostly are off in missions.
Guardians also tend to band together with a leader. I am one of the strongest Guardians alive making me the leader for my team. It consists of Emily, Sara and her mate Nick, Gaby and her mate Sebastian. Emily has chestnut hair which she always has braided down her back with ribbon intertwined and blue eyes. She can see if people are lying, know everything about them and identify their weakness.
Sara has a more coffee colored hair which she always pulls back with a type of headband, only tying it up in a ponytail when strictly necessary. She has forest-green eyes and can control water, earth, and wind. Nick has brownish hair which he leaves loose and occasionally falls in his eyes. He has brown eyes and can petrify anyone, super charge abilities and control time.
Alexis has blond hair which she always puts in a slanted ponytail. She has sea green eyes and can see where people are, where they're headed and where they were. Ben has honey brown hair that is a more organized version of Alex's with stormy blue eyes. He can replicate himself, any other object or person and can move things with his mind. Gaby has black hair which is in layers and she always slants it, her long bangs slanting as well.
She has coffee brown eyes and can stretch herself to unimaginable lengths, create illusions and imitate anyone's voice perfectly. Sebastian has cropped blondish hair and ocean blue eyes. He can control electricity, inflict physical pain and can teleport anywhere. I can shape shift into anything or nothing at all, read minds and I'm a mental and physical shield. . .
I blinked quickly, coming back to the present.
"Bella, we have to go!" Emily yelled.
Oh Crap! I blanked out in memories. CRAP!
"Bella?" Emily yelled.
"Coming, give me a minute!" I yelled back as I changed into a vampire.
My throat started to burn. Ugh! I'll have to hunt in this form soon. I ignored it and ran around my whole room packing everything at super speed. I was done in exactly 60 seconds.
"Ready!" I called.
I ran down the stairs to say goodbye. Everyone was waiting for me, a gleam of excitement in everyone's eyes.
"What? Are you happy to finally be getting rid of me" I asked faking hurt.
"Well . . . no . . . but " but Alexis was cut off when Sebastian shocked her.
I just lifted in eyebrow.
"Come on, surprise time, close your eyes" Sebastian said as he blindfolded me.
"Sebastian, come on!" I whined.
"Nope, not budging" he said.
I heard everyone snicker. Suddenly, I felt like I was falling. I grabbed onto Sebastian quickly.
"Sorry, next time, I'll walk you to my car" he apologized.
He guided me forward and suddenly stopped me, removing my blindfold. I gasped. This was one of the most beautiful houses I ever saw.
"Wait! Where are we?" I asked confused.
"Forks, Bella!" Sebastian exclaimed as everyone else chuckled.
"Really? What about my flight?" I asked confused.
"Well, you just 'flew' from Aborlorn to Forks" Sara explained.
"Yeah, and this is the house you're staying at" Ben said.
"All your stuff is already in your room" Nick finished.
"OH! Wow! Thanks guys! I love it"
"Yeah, well, it's our farewell gift" Emily said sadly.
"Guys, I'm not leaving. I'm just spending some time in Forks, you now, a break. I wish you guys could be here but you guys are needed in Florida" I said sadly.
"Yeah, we better get going I guess" Ben said glumly.
"Hey, we'll keep in touch, promise" I said as I gave everyone a hug.
We were practically a family and this was the first time in a long time that we would be separated and never for this long.
"Bells, do you have your necklace?" Gaby asked.
I searched my shirt until I found the chain that hung loosely around my neck. It had a couple of things hanging from it. In the center, were 2 white feather wings outlined in gold (Pic. on profile). It was the symbol of the Guardians. To the right of it, hung my locket (Pic. on profile). It had a picture of me and my family. To the left of it, I had a charm that symbolized my group (Pic. on profile). On either sides of it, I had a charm dangling from each chain. I got one for each decade of being a Guardian, each with a symbol of something special that happened that decade.
"Got it" I said as I tucked it safely back in my shirt.
"Bye Bella, see you soon" they said with a wave and in the blink of an eye, were gone.
A took a better look at my new house. It was very warm and gave the feeling of home. There was a small kitchen and then continued the living room and the dining room. I went upstairs and down the hallway. There was a small bathroom, a bedroom and a spare room. I would make that my Guardian room, storing all my weapons and plans. I would also make it my library. I spent most of the morning fixing up my bedroom.
Around noon, I fixed myself a tuna sandwich with a glass of V8 Splash. I washed my plates and headed up to finish decorating. By 8: oo, I was sitting in my library, hot cocoa in my hand, reading Wuthering Heights as the rain pattered outside. After a while, I decided to go to sleep. I washed out my cup and took a shower, the hot water cascading down my back relaxing my muscles. I put on my pajamas and brushed my hair quickly. Once that was done, I headed to my room. It had a big bed which dominated the room.
Then, I had a desk, a computer with a telephone, a TV hung on the wall and a stereo system on my chest next to my dresser. I had a big collection of music in the drawers. The end of my room had a balcony that looked into the yard. Clouds and rain obscured the stars and the moon so I just closed the purple drapes. I climbed into bed and set my alarm clock to 7:00 for tomorrow. I snuggled inside my covers drifting off into an easy sleep.
Beep! Beep! Beep! My alarm clock rang.
"Ugh" I groaned as I turned it off.
I swung my leg off the sides of the bed and into my shoes. I went to my closet to decide what I would wear. I decided on a pair of skinny jeans with a purple dress and a black belt along my waist with a pair of black boots. I put on a purple necklace over my Guardian necklace which I never removed. I added a pair of earrings and my charm bracelet. I brushed my wavy chocolate brown hair until it got form. I grabbed my backpack and my black coat as I headed down. I put a pair of pop tarts in the toaster as I poured myself a glass of milk. I quickly consumed my breakfast and brushed my teeth. I put on my coat and slung my backpack over my shoulder as I headed out.
'My team is probably enjoying the sun right now. Why did Andrew send me here for my break?' I thought as I locked up. It dawned on me that I had no way to get to school.
"Great" I said imagining walking to school in this cold drizzle. 'Well, I could always run'
As I turned, I noticed my blue Twilight in the drive way.
"Thank god" I said as I climbed in, tossing my bag into the passenger seat.
I started the car, the purr of the engine comforting me. I turned up the heat and inserted one of my CDs, listening all the way to Forks High school. Forks High school was located just off the highway. I parked in front of the office and cut the engine.
"Here we go" I muttered as I got out and ran to the office.
On my way there, I noticed a peculiar scent. It was . . . unusual. My Guardian side picked it up and I became more alert subconsciously.
'Oh! Who's this?' "Hi! Can I help you?" said the lady named Mrs. Cope in the office
"Yes, I'm Isabella Swan" I told her.
Oh! The new student from somewhere in Europe."Oh! Yes, we received your applications a couple days ago. Here is you schedule and here is your map" she said highlighting the best routes to each class. "Have your teachers sign this and comeback at the end of the day. Have a nice day" she said as I left.