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Alice's Beginning
'What's happening to me?' I could feel my whole body writhing in sheer agony. But from what? As hard as I tried, as much as I strained I couldn't remember anything. I didn't know where I was and I didn't know who I was.
Innumerable days passed before the searing pain finally began to cease. I pulled myself up onto my elbows and slowly opened my eyes... I quickly took in my surroundings; a long dirty street with tall dark skyscrapers on each side, filthy overflowing trash cans and I could hear the march of a thousand rats. I glanced down at myself and was astounded. Flawless, pale skin shone milky-white in the moonlight. I noticed a small silver bracelet on my wrist, inscribed with the name 'Alice'. "Alice...Alice...My name is Alice." I tried the name aloud, happily noting my musical voice.
I slowly stood up, wondering where to go from here. A small flash of light caught my attention, I tentatively walked towards it. A mirror, or rather a shard of one lay glinting in the moonlight. I picked it up and hesitantly looked at my reflection. I gasped, the shard falling from my hand and shattering on the cold, hard ground. "I'm...perfect." I whispered.
I felt a rough, burning sensation in the back of my throat, almost like it had been rubbed with sandpaper. I wondered if I should go out onto the street and ask someone for help. Suddenly a picture appeared in front of my eyes. I could see myself walking out of the alley, sniffing the air and then taking off with inhuman speed. I then saw myself coming across a main street, riddled with people. With an evil smile I launched myself on the nearest person and began mauling them, blood dripping down my chin. I looked like...like a vampire. I gasped, breaking free of the horrifying vision. Suddenly it all made sense, the pale skin, the burning sensation in my throat. I was a vampire and I was...thirsty.
"No. No I won't do it. I won't kill people." I decided determinedly. Without warning I was pulled into another dream. I could see a gathering of vampires, not a coven but...a family. But they were different, they didn't have the same blood-red eyes that I had in my vision, theirs were a golden-amber colour. They were messing around with each, having fun just like a normal family would. It ended abruptly and I was back in the alley. I shook my head obstinately determining to find the family and make them my own.
I held my breath and raced into the street and out of the city following the flashes of information I was getting about this family. I ran for days straight, struggling constantly with the burning in my throat, the desire for blood. I eventually came to a stop as I needed more clues. I closed my eyes and tried to focus on the Cullen Family (as I had discovered they were). Unexpectedly, I got something else entirely... He looked tired and drawn, rejected and alone. But he was beautiful. He had golden hair and the most perfect face. I felt an overwhelming sense of love for this individual and I knew I had to find him. I could see where he was headed and when he would arrive. I quickly snapped out of my daze and raced to meet him.
I held my breath as I sat in a dingy cafe, listening to the rain on the roof. I tapped my foot impatiently, where was he?? Then I saw him, walking dejectedly, red eyes darting warily around the cafe. I walked right up to him startling him. "What took you so long?" I reached my hand towards him and looked into his shocked eyes, daring him to take it. After a brief second of hesitation he trustingly placed his hand in mine and we walked out into the rain together.
Turns out that his name was Jasper and he too was searching for a better life. I eagerly told him all about the Cullen family and their way of life. As I already knew he would, he steadfastly agreed to go with me. It was the strangest feeling, I had only known him for a few hours but I truly loved him. And guessing from the adoration and wonder I could see in his red eyes, he felt the same.
We travelled quickly, following the clues in my visions, until we had narrowed it down to a small town called Forks. I was worried because I had no idea where to go from there. I needn't have worried though; as soon as we were on the outskirts of town a sweet perfumed scent stopped us in our tracks. In the distance a large white house stood out from amongst the trees. I could hear the family laughing together inside. Grinning excitedly Jasper leant over and jubilantly placed a kiss upon my lips. Hand in hand we slowly walked towards the house knowing we were coming home...
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