A/N: Okay so this is a rewrite of my original story because I was reading it and realized just how much it sucks. I also realized this is pretty much the definition of a Mary Sue but to completely fix that I'd have to throw the whole thing out and start over, which I don't want to do. I am going to try and make it a little less Mary Sue and add more depth to it. Anyways, so it's going to start off with Rory and Cory moving to Forks around mid-March, right after the Cullens move back to town. It's going to be in Rory's point of view unless otherwise stated. Enjoy.
Special thanks to YaoiLovingPrincess who tried to tell me how bad it was in a nice way!
"Cory why are we moving? I like it here." I asked my brother as we were packing to move to Forks, Washington.
Forks was probably the most boring town on the west coast. I looked it up when Cory first told me we were moving there. One thousand square miles of woods and small town businesses. A population barely over three thousand. I wasn't exactly happy about the prospect of living there.
"Rory we've been here for too long. Do you want the Colonel finding us?"
"No. But why Forks?"
"You got to pick last time and Edward lives there." he explained.
"Really? I miss Eddie."
"I still can't believe he lets you call him that."
"I think he secretly likes it." I whispered.
We were laughing so hard we actually had to stop packing for a moment to catch our breath. Cory had already made the arrangements for us to rent a house up in Forks and once we finished boxing up all our stuff we hit the road.
A month later we were all settled into our new house. No more boxes of junk everywhere, the place was really starting to feel homey. Since it was already so close to the end of the school year, I decided to wait until next year to enroll. I was already nineteen but because we moved around so much I had to repeat my senior year.
A week after that Cory told me he was being deployed to Iraq. I pleaded with him to stay, but he had to go. Edward stopped by almost every day to see how I was doing and to keep me company. It was now July and I was making breakfast when I heard an abrupt knock on the door, I opened it to see a man in uniform.
"Can I help you sir?" I asked confused.
"Yes ma'am, I'm looking for Aurora Marshall."
"That would be me. May I ask what this is concerning?"
"I am sorry to inform you that Sgt. Corwin Ross passed away. You were listed as his next of kin." he explained.
"How did it happen?" I asked, slightly in shock.
"I'm sorry ma'am but that's classified, all I can say is that he was killed in action. I am sorry for your loss."
And with that he just walked away. How someone could do that after telling me that I had just lost the only person I ever really let in was a mystery to me, but that was his job. I pulled out my phone and dialed Edward's number. I knew he would be with Bella but I didn't care, this was important.
"Rory? What's wrong?" he asked as he heard me crying.
"I know you're with Bella but I need you."
"I'm on my way."
He hung up and I decided to make another call before my emotions really caught up with me. I needed to know what happened to Cory. I knew there was at least one person on the government's payroll who wouldn't water it down, he would tell me the truth whether I liked it or not. I dialed the number I knew all too well.
"Jimmy Hathaway." he answered.
"Jimmy, it's Aurora Marshall, I need a favor."
"Anything."
"My brother was killed in Iraq and they won't tell me how. The man said it was classified but I need to know what happened." I explained.
At that moment Edward ran through the door, he didn't even bother to knock. I held up a finger to tell him to give me a minute.
"Aurora you still there?" Jimmy asked.
"Yeah."
"I need his name."
"Sgt. Corwin Ross."
"Alright I got it right here. It seems like he was on an op to rescue prisoners of war in Somalia." he said.
"But he was deployed to Iraq."
"He was, then he was sent to Somalia and was killed by a war lord, personally. It wasn't pretty. He was tortured for days before being dismembered. I'm so sorry."
"Thanks Jimmy."
I hung up the phone and collapsed, luckily Edward was quick to catch me. He picked me up and set me on the couch. I just couldn't believe Cory was gone, he was all I had. He was the only person I ever really trusted.
"What happened?" Edward asked me, kneeling beside the couch.
"Cory." was all I said.
"What about him?" he was really starting to look scared now. At this point I was hugging my knees to my chest, rocking back and forth, tears streaming down my face.
"Tortured. Dismembered. Somalia." I couldn't even form a sentence. I had completely lost control of my emotions.
"I'm so sorry."
Edward stayed with me for the next few days. He held me while I just spent the days in bed crying. I didn't want to move and I was greatful that I wasn't alone. It was four days before he finally interrupted my depression.
"Rory we need to talk." he spoke up.
"Okay." I said as I sniffled, I had long since stopped crying.
"Cory and I had an agreement that if anything was to happen to him you would come and stay with my family. And that you would marry one of us. It's just to make sure that you're safe."
"I know. Cory told me a long time ago but I figured that it wouldn't be necessary. I guess I was wrong. When are we leaving?"
"In a couple of hours. Why don't you take a shower and pack some things while I make all the arrangements?"
"Okay. Edward."
"Yeah."
"Thanks." I said. "For everything."
(Edward's P.O.V.)
I smiled at Rory as she thanked me before disappearing into the bathroom and I started making phone calls. The realator, gas company, electric company, water company, etc. My last call was to Carlisle to check in.
"Hello?" he answered.
"Hey, I'm bringing Rory today."
"That's great news. How is she doing?"
"She actually talked today. She's still depressed but at least she's not catatonic anymore and I think she's starting to accept it." I explained.
"That's good to hear. Do you think she'll be alright?"
"It's too soon to tell, he was all she had. Until this morning she had only spoken a few words since she found out what really happened. Who knows how long it will be before she's really okay again."
"Be sure she knows that she has us."
"I will. Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
"Um, Edward." I heard Rory say from behind me and turned to see her standing there in a towel.
"Yes?" I asked.
"I love you and all, but I kinda need to put some clothes on. I would prefer to do so in private."
"Right. Sorry." I said as I left the room feeling like an idiot.
(Rory's P.O.V.)
I got dressed quickly and threw some of my stuff into a duffle bag. Edward and one of his brothers would be coming back tomorrow for the rest of my things. I followed him outside and tossed him the keys to my truck. I figured it would be easier for him to drive since he knew the way there. We took off in the direction of my new home and I found myself hoping that this one might just be permanent.
