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A/N: Beta'd by cupcakeriot. Without her, this would have been impossible.
To Sitara J. Ahmed, with whom it all started.
Augury: an omen, token, or indication
Augury Prologue
Crimson eyes are staring directly at me but I refuse to give him the satisfaction of seeing my defeat. So, I look elsewhere; at the bare trees and the clear, blue sky, at the snow under my feet. I wonder how time flies so quickly. I glance at my friends and family, standing protectively around me.
I gaze at Edward. His eyes are on them.
This is it, I think to myself and slightly turn to face my brother. He's looking at me, waiting for my signal. I nod at him.
Finally, I raise my head and look at him. Blood-red eyes are still staring at me knowingly. I take a deep breath and step forward, out of our closely-knit circle.
Don't follow me, Edward. Please.
"Bella, what are you—?" Edward moves to follow me - but as soon as he gets close enough to touch me, he is thrown backward.
I keep walking without glancing backward because I know that if I look back now, I'll never make it to the other side. And I have to make it to the other side, I think, clutching the silver dagger in my hand tightly.