DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of Stephenie Meyer's works, but this is based around her idea of vampires. Also, I would like to thank Jaguaresssss (lex username) for beta-ing this for me!

Preface

I crouched low, ready to attack at any moment. I knew now that every action I had taken since my new life began had led me to this spot. A spot, I had realized, where my indefinite demise was fast approaching. I could not find it in myself to regret anything though. My bile had carried me along the whole way, and I was glad. I could only hope my tacit actions affected at least a few people. I had always followed an ultimately bigger plan, and even though many people would be harmed in the process, I was paving the road to a better future. It was the idea, moreover, that people should remember, not the actions.

I looked at the infantile face across from me, glaring at me, her eyes shining with hatred. I prayed desperately, to no one in particular, that she would not unleash her atrocious power on me once more. Another figure came to stand behind the young girl and placed his papery hand upon her shoulder. I shuddered at the sight.

The man sighed, regretfully, "You know how this is going to end, don't you?"

"I'm not going without a fight," I croaked, still in a predator's crouch. I was weak from the girl's power. Fully aware of this, I braced myself for what would come next. Whatever it was would ultimately lead to my death. I knew this, and so did my adversary.