CHANGING OVER
Forks July. 17 2008 – Edward Cullen
I didn't even bother with the window; it would take too much time. Instead I gritted my teeth and ran straight into the door, which gave with a large splintering sound. Fortunately Charlie was still on duty, one less suspicious face in a sea of many. Charging up the stairs four at a time, I was upstairs in 1 second flat. Where was Bella? Where was Alice? And more importantly where had Bella been for the past 5 days? The questions hurtled through my brain at the speed of light, but I took no time to think about them. I had smelled unfamiliar vampire in this house, and Bella was sure to be in danger.
Forks July 12 2008 – Bella Swan
The hands grabbed me roughly from behind pulling me away from the door. Panic raced through my veins as black cloth was pulled roughly over my eyes.
Forks July 12 2008 - Alice Cullen
I saw the red hair, the rough hands as they pulled Bella away, by body seemed frozen, and all I could think was, "Victoria, how did she get here?"
Forks July 12 2008 - Bella Swan
The first thing I saw was eyes, predator's eyes, before I heard the predatorily snarl.
"Welcome Bella." She purred with mock hospitality. "I have come for vengeance.
You know perfectly well why." Victoria's eyes were black… thirsty, and there was a gleam in them, time had left her to go mad. Chunks of her hair were missing, and there were scars running up and down her arms. I recognized the scars left by vampire bites in crescent moon shapes. We were in an abandoned warehouse, my hand and feet bound with ropes that cut painfully into my skin.
"Your time has come.' she stated calmly, and then the predator took over. She charged across the room taking me by surprise and sank her fangs into my arm. I cried out in pain as fire poured into my veins. She lunged at my throat, her teeth connecting with a loud ripping sound. I heard a loud scream; I only realized it was mine until afterwards. Blood began to flow faster and faster towards my neck, and it felt as if someone was holding a torch to that spot. I heard another scream, and a loud growl and the last thing I saw was Alice charging at Victoria, rage apparent on her usually calm face.
Forks July 12 2008 – Alice Cullen
By the time I found them it was too late, not too late to cut Victoria into millions of pieces, but too late for Bella. The venom had already moved through her veins, and she was twisting in agony on the floor. I picked her up in my arms, and ran all the way to California. My vision was coming true.
Somewhere in Northern California July 15 2008 – Bella Swan
The pain is unbearable, so much that I pass out most of the time. My voice is gone, after the first few hours of screaming it disappeared. Sometimes I can hear Alice talking to me; the sound is soothing and gentle. At least I think it is Alice. I feel cool stones touching my face and neck and it helps cool the fire inside. My heart has stopped beating now; thank god it's almost over! It feels as if boiling oil was poured into my veins, and I am slowly being cooked from the inside out.
Somewhere in Northern California July 16 2008 – Alice Cullen
It is unbearable watching her writhe like that in pain. I held my arms and hands against her face hoping to cool her down. I don't remember my own transformation, I wish Carlisle was here. Did I do the right thing, taking her away? I was just so scared; I thought Edward might attack me if he saw me carrying Bella like that. I think she is waking up.
Later:
The first thing that Bella said when she woke up was; "Edward." She looks so different, but the same all at once. It's weird seeing her not tripping all the time. Bella grew a couple of inches, so her clothes don't fit properly. I'm so exited! I get to take Bella shopping for the first time as a vampire! I talked to Bella and she said that we could go on a quick shopping trip before we left.
Mall in California July 16 2008 – Bella Swan
Alice is purely evil. As soon as I woke up she declared that we had to go shopping. She threatened that she would total my truck if we didn't. Anyway the quick shopping trip she proposed turned into a four hour trip. My outfit is a blue summer dress decorated with pearls, with blue high heels. When I asked how I would run in heels she just laughed. Alice also bought me a pair of dark brown contacts so I will blend in more.
Near Forks July 17, 2008 – Bella Swan
I no longer see Bella in the mirror, but a super-model with my face. I'm taller now, and my hair is silkier and a bit longer, reaching my waist. My eyes are red, and now I know what Edward said when he told me he felt like a monster. I'm aware of every person, and desperately want to drink from their blood. I hate it; the only thing from keeping me from doing so is Alice, and the thought of seeing Edward. Drinking would only take more time, so would hunting down an animal. I now have the ability to read auras; Alice is now a bright orange with bits of white and lilac. Exited, anxious and scared all at once. Forks is near; I can smell it.
Forks July 17, 2008 – Edward Cullen
I felt something, Bella's presence in her room. I opened the door gently, and there she was.
"Bella." I whispered in relief too quiet for a human to hear. She whirled around in surprise, but this was not Bella. A vampire that looked strangely familiar stood in front of the window. A growl built in my throat. What could this vampire want here, besides hurting Bella?
"Edward," she breathed with relief, which only made me angrier.
"WHERE IS BELLA?" I screamed, Rage twisting my voice into a snarl. Something snapped inside of me, and I charged at her. An indent was left in the wall where she made impact.
"Edward, it's me!" fear now showed in the stranger's eyes. I reached for the stranger's thoughts, but found none, which made me pause. Could this really be Bella? Bella couldn't be a vampire…could she?
Forks July 17, 2008 – Bella Swan
I went to my house to pack; I couldn't stay with Charlie. This was now a huge mess, I couldn't stay here anymore. I ran upstairs to my room, which seemed too small to contain myself. Had Edward felt this way? Alice was downstairs writing a note to Charlie in my handwriting. That was when I heard it a splintering crash that reverberated through the house. I leaped to the window in surprise, looking for danger. Then I heard it, the softest whisper of a word.
"Bella," Edward called, the pale blue of relief filled his aura, but that soon changed. When he saw what I had become it changed to red: rage.
"Edward," I breathed.
"WHERE IS BELLA?" he roared, and then it dawned on me, he didn't know who I was.
Forks July 17 2008 – Alice Cullen
I saw Edward race past me, swore then ran after him. How had I been so careless? I had saw this coming, he would hurt her. I raced upstairs after Edward just in time to see Bella slam into the wall.
"Edward, it's me!" Bella whispered fear obvious on her face. I slammed into Edward pinning him to the wall.
"Run!" I told her, "Carlisle is home, he'll believe you!" She hesitated and looked at Edward.
"Go!!!" I screamed, Bella needed no further prodding, she ran. Edward broke free, and growled at me.
"She hurt Bella!" Confusion and anger showed on his face.
I let the images flow into my mind, Bella captured by Victoria. Bella on the floor writhing in agony. Bella a vampire. Comprehension lit in his eyes, he sank on to the floor his head in his hands.
"You could have told me!"
I sighed.
"She wanted to come here first. Edward, you have no idea how hard it's been on her. I think she has the talent of resisting human blood also."
"Also?" He looked at me quizzically.
Forks July. 17, 2008 - Bella Swan
I marveled at how fast I got to Edward's home. Usually it would take much longer to run there and I'd be thoroughly winded… not now. I hesitated before knocking on the door, slightly self-conscious.
BABG BANG… Ooops, I didn't know my own strength yet. Carlisle rounded the corner with a slightly bemused expression.
"Can always tell when there's a new vampire…" He stopped mid-sentence and starred.
"Bella?" He whispered in disbelief. His aura changing to turquoise.
"Carlisle, what in the world…" Now Esme also rounded the corner. I swallowed the lump in my throat and managed to whisper
"Victoria." Before flying into Esme's arms.
Forks July. 17, 2008 – Edward Cullen
"She's going to hate me." I murmured. Alice sighed in exasperation. Her face became blank and expressionless.
Bella flew into my arms, knocking me to the ground. She grinned at me broadly before I kissed her passionately unlike any way I had before.
As the vision faded I heard Alice's thought. "Maybe I can get Bella into something more romantic for that occasion!" The image of Bella in a low cut dress that I didn't recognize flitted into her mind. It was almost as good as Bella at the prom.
"Alice," I growled, "You are not taking Bella away from me any longer than necessary."