Okay, I noticed the way I've been putting abilities on Menah. But she's the only one left, well good one, and she has to be the strongest. And her parents did give her their powers. Jut bear with me. She just has one more coming. But there's a perfectly good reason as to why she has so many. Am I making her a Mary Sue? I would like to hope not.
PS. I do not own Twilight Eclipse.
"Emmett, you're supposed to be putting the boxes in the truck." I told Emmett when I caught him trying to go into my parent's old bedroom. "I told you no sneaking around. Now pick up those boxes." I said while moving around the empty boxes in my hands.
"You're no fun." He pouted, but did as I said.
"I know, now go." I walked past him and towards my old bedroom and stood in the doorway. Edward and I packed up the things in my childhood room. The walls were pink with yellow paint splashes. When I first came in there were toys and dolls around the room with a table and a tea set. But it was empty now. And as soon as I saw all the innocence in the room I had to go downstairs and help the others.
Alice and Jasper was fixing up the backyard. The overgrown grass and weeds made the house look gloomy. So they cut away at it and planted flowers and a few trees. They were almost done when I last seen them. Emmett was packing boxes with the things I didn't need, but wanted to keep. He put them in the truck to bring them to a storage area just in case. Rosalie was downstairs dusting out the living room and the kitchen. She also wanted to move things around, but I didn't know if I wanted their furniture in here.
A voice shook me from my daydreaming. I seemed to be doing that a lot lately. "Menah, what are you doing?" Edward said as he came from out the now empty closet. He held a box with my old clothing in them. For a while I've been a little mood, well a lot. I would cry in the middle of the night and snap at people during school. The book did not prepare me for anything. I thought I was asking it the right questions, but it never gave me a direct answer. I tried to ask why I was this way, but it gave me stupid riddles.
"I was just thinking." I said while I walked into the room. "I could remember everything that happened here. My mother was so talented with her drawings." There were pictures on the wall before I took them down. "She would draw me mermaids because I wanted to be one." I laughed at the irony. I was somewhat one since I could breathe underwater. "My father was perfect to me, despite his flaws. Like he made mistakes, but made it up to mama and me. He always told me that one day I would do great things even at my lowest… His princess is what he called me, but his words always held a double meaning, I could always tell." Edward grabbed my hand and sat with me on my old bed. "There's so much that I remember, but it never eases the pain of them not being here."
His hand held my cheek, but the look on his face was saddened. "You need to get out. Menah, you've been through a lot. I think that you should take some time off." I looked at him confused. "When school is out you should go somewhere with Candice and Ryan. You said they were leaving right?" I then nodded my head.
All the memories during the last two years returned to me. Finding out what I truly was. The heartache I've been through. But it also made me think about the future too. Ryan and Candice were leaving this town for college. They both got accepted at New York University. I'm happy for them. They can really start a new life. I'll miss them and visit whenever I can.
Now me, I didn't need to go to college. It wasn't needed anyway. With all that has happened, I need a break. I was getting married. And I had no clue what was going to happen between us.
"They are. I just don't know what we can do." I got up from the small bed. "Let's finish this up and we can talk about this at school." Edward left to bring the boxes downstairs while I went to my parents' room. Their room was huge and had a lot of space. I packed their things and told everyone not to come inside the room. That was because I did not know what they were hiding in here. I had yet to tell them from the fear of the man knowing and using them for his own gain.
I walked to a painting that hung on the wall that held a safe behind it. My parents left me a note on where to look for what. I took a letter from my pocket that was left in their Will. I read it weeks ago thinking it would be something important. And they must have thought the same because they only gave me the code and said that I already knew what I needed to. And I believed that I did.
I turned the lock and heard it click. The door swung open. A little box sat right in the middle. I picked it up and closed the door. It was time to finish up here.
After we were done I kept a lot of stuff in the house because I was going to live here one day. We just took my old clothing along with my parents' and donated them. Some personal things went in the truck and to storage just in case.
After finishing up we all left. I had to go since I was still punished and we were done already. Vampires are pretty fast when they don't act human. And I was happy about that. Edward and I can move in one day.
Dad was on the couch having a talk with Bella when I walked through the door. When he heard me come in he gestured for me to go sit down with them. "I was just telling Bella that you both are not grounded." I raised my eyebrows in surprise. "But you need to get out more." He told us.
"I am. Well not now. When school's over I want to go on a trip with my friends." He agreed with me as always. He knew I was talking about Candice and Ryan. Charlie trusted them with me. Although he shouldn't trust them with my life. They can get pretty crazy.
"I was thinking about you and Bella going over to Jacob's. He hasn't been doing well lately. He might need a friend right now." I nodded my head confused at the situation. Jacob really hasn't been in contact with either of us. I told him that they were my family. There was no other choice in saving Edward. Jacob needed time before I could go over there and talk with him.
The next day at school I sat not only with the Cullen's for lunch, but Ryan and Candice. For a while we all just gravitate to each other for lunch when both groups were present. Right now, we were discussing the trip on where we wanted to go. And of course everyone had an opinion.
"You guys should go to Paris. It's just beautiful over there." Alice said leaning on Jasper.
I looked at her, "The city of love. This is a friendship trip. Not some lonely chick hoping for a romance."
Candice also said, "And we would need a passport. It would take too long for that. So somewhere in the country."
"How about California? You can go on the beach. There's a lot to do out there." Edward suggested.
Emmett looked at Edward in disbelief. "No, dude, they need to go somewhere fun, like a theme park. You guys should check out Disney Studios. They have a tone of rides. And Menah, everyone knows that you love Harry Potter. They have a ride and an exact replica of Diagon Alley."
"Have I told you how much I loved you?" I held my hand up and he high fived me. "Please tell me you both are in." I looked to my friends.
"Theme park," Ryan said.
"A tone of rides," said Candice.
They both looked at each other. "We're in."
"Well since we're just so happy I want to just say that I've decided to throw a party." Alice said happily.
"After all, how many times are we going to graduate high school?" Jasper said, getting at the inside joke.
Ryan looked in disbelief, "A party at your place?"
"I've never seen your house." Candice added.
Edward said, "Another party Alice?"
"It'll be fun." Alice was very determined about this one.
"Don't mind him Alice. Go and tell Bella the good news." Alice looked as if she wanted to say something, but she got up and left with Jasper.
I turned to Edward, "There's no gift wrapping this time, so don't worry about that. Alice has it under control. I think you guys being around people helps with your social skills."
"But I would still worry, if anything was to happen…" His voice trailed off.
I smiled and gave him a smile kiss. "If anything happens, I will help. That's what family is for."
Just then Ryan and Candice pulled me into their conversation. They almost took up the time for lunch talking about when we were going to leave and come back. They asked how we were going to pay for it. But with the saved up money I believe we could go there and then some.
Next to me Edward tensioned up, my friends keeping the conversation going. "Are you okay?" He didn't say anything, but give me this grim look. "Edward?" he shook his head and got up from the table. He walked to Alice and Jasper who were heading back this way. The whole time they talked I saw fear in their eyes.
After school Bella and I were getting into my car when Alice showed up at her window. "Hey, Bella do you remember those plane tickets?" Bella nodded, confused. "Well they're going to expire soon and you should go this weekend. And there are two tickets, just a reminder."
"Okay, Thanks." Bella said and Alice walked over to her car. She turned to me, "There are two tickets, if you want to go with me."
"I don't think so. I have plans this weekend and I need to finish up some work." And by work I meant practice. And let me tell you bring an Eternal wasn't easy. But it was getting there.
"Then who will I go with they're two tickets." She insisted.
I drove out of the parking lot while thinking. "Maybe one if your friends would like to see some sun. They would appreciate it."
"Fine," she mumbled beside me.
I was in one of my moods and she knew that. She was one of the main people that would get under my skin. Yet, she still did the same things to make me angry. Spending time with her and Rene was going to bug me if I went with her.
In the driveway I sat in the car while Bella went inside. I grab my bag and take out the book. It look the exact same. It was small, but once you open it the pages are way more than they appear. I wanted to see what else I could find out, but I wanted to wait until I was in the comfort of my bedroom.
I jogged up the stairs to my room. I scream when I saw someone sitting at my desk. "Really, Edward? I said no vampire tricks." I kicked of my shoes with a sigh and jumped down on my bed. "So what's up?"
His face was calm, but something was in his voice, "I need you to go with Bella this weekend."
I scoff and open my book. "You need me to go with Bella?" I flip through the pages. "And why is that?"
"Because Victoria is coming and she wants both of you." My head snap up from my book.
"And you want me go on some trip instead of helping you and the family? Are you insane?" I almost yelled and set up on the bed.
He sighed, such a human thing to do, "Menah, my sanity flew out the window many years ago. I need you to be safe with Bella." He got up from his spot and sat next to me. "You are the target, Menah. I cannot have you getting hurt. Whatever her plan is, it's going to be bad. Just go, for me. Nothing is going to happen, I promise."
"Fine," I said as if bored. "But I am not responsible for my actions when I get there." He pulled me onto his lap and I let out a squeak. "You owe me for this."
He turned me so I was facing the wall while still on his lap. He put his hands on my shoulders and started to rub my back. I sighed and leaned my head forward. "That's not what I meant." I mumbled. It's what I needed.
"But you're so tense." He said and I could hear the smile in his voice.
"That's not funny." He started to go lower. I moved from his hands, but stayed on his lap. "No, Edward. You remember what happened last week." Since my emotions been everywhere, it's been hard for me to control myself. She came back. The beast side of me wanted to claim him. It must be the bond that we create between us. It's not completely, but it needs to be. That's why he had to replace the sofa in his room.
All Edward did was laugh and got up from the bed. "Just have fun." He left out the window before I can say anything.
I hope I would have fun. I don't think I can handle any more surprises.
"Are you sure you don't want to join Bella? There are colleges in Florida and nice sunny skies." Renee asked me while we were bathing in the sun. "Aren't you gonna miss this?" When did Bella decide to live in Florida? It was good that she was moving on, a huge shock to me.
"I am, but it's time that I do stuff on my own. I just always wanted to travel." I sat up in my lawn chair. "Don't worry. I'll come visit both of you whenever I can."
"Good, I have something for you both." Renee got up and went into the house.
"Explain," I said. She gave me a confused look, "Um moving to Florida."
"Oh mom mentioned it. I just decided to apply for schools here." She said while playing with her clothes."
Renee came back with a blue box wrapped with a silver ribbon. "Congraduation."
"You didn't have to do that." I told her as I unwrap the ribbon. I took off the led, surprised. Inside were pictures I drew in art class in Arizona. I lost them one time I put them in the attic to save room. They were the only ones I drew of us together like when we were in Forks. She had the pictures in a collage in a big picture frame.
"They were just too beautiful to not be in a frame. Thought you might like it." She was smiling as she seen the happiness in my face.
"I love it. Thank you so much." I got up and gave her a big hug.
She held me saying, "Just remember that there will always be room for you here."
I didn't know how long it would be until I could visit them when I move with Edward. We weren't the closet, but we had our moments. Having them there for me with my parents gone gave us a bond. So I would miss them, especially Charlie.
