Rise2
I got home a few minutes after the pizza guy had already dropped off my order. I walked in carrying several bags of new clothes and shoes. With me in Bella's body the lack of coordination problem she had would be over. So I wanted to move away from the flat shoes she always favored. One of my bags was from a shoe place. I spent all of the cash I brought with me and had to resort to keening some more. So I walked away with more stuff than I expected to. I hope charlie wouldn't notice the extra bags.
"i hope you saved me a piece" I said
charlie didn't look up from his game and nodded towards the box. I grabbed a slice downed it and carried my purchases upstairs. I pulled the clothes I felt she wore too much when Edward was around out of her closet. She started to protest. so I reasoned with her.
he doesn't want you so why cling to his memory. The protests died in my head and I quickly finished disposing of the clothes. I kept some of the more practical pieces because she had very few winter clothes. the sheets I stripped off and I threw it into the pile to burn. i remade my bed with the brand new bedding I bought and finished putting away the rest of the clothes away and got ready for bed.
i had a lot of work to do in the next few days. Bella had an enemy out there gunning for us and she wasn't even close to top form,yet. I needed to finish the integration and take precautions to protect Charlie as well. But I had to do so without raising his suspicions.
As far as he knew his little girl was trying to piece herself back together after a devastating break up. Fortunately charlie was the type to give us space should we ask for it so I would. The next few days were filled with school. Showing off my new look was quite fun but school itself was boring. I still couldn't understand how the Cullens could do this over and over again.
when I got home I had several hours before Charlie showed up so I practiced my magic and my fighting skills.
"they will only kill us if we try to fight them" said Bella
I was beginning to get used to her self doubting little voice. I chuckled
"oh no sweet its them that will die this is only a portion of what we can do" i answered
i finished my last round of preventive measures when i heard Charlie's cruiser down the street. i walked into the kitchen and pulled out the roast. then put in the rolls. Charlie was happy about the changes i had made to myself or at least the ones he knew of. We ate in silence again and he told me of his plans to go fishing with Billy this weekend.
i had a feeling he had been holding off on going on the particular excursion because of her behavior. there was no reason charlie shouldn't enjoy his life. it was pathetically short after all. most humans were prone to dieing in such a short span of time i actually pitied them.
"no you go ahead and enjoy yourself I'm going to catch up on some homework" i said
him being gone would make practicing that much easier. i had a lot of work to do and fortunately the weather would be cooperative in a few days. i had already bought the supplies i needed on my shopping excursion.
the next morning i waited until Charlie left and then took my bag of Cullen stuff into the back yard. with no one here i could use my full strength and carry it easily. i set it down next to the fire pit in the back yard. i rearranged the rock circle surrounding it and grabbed the barbeque starting fluid.
i piled the clothes the radio and everything else they had bought me into the pit. all of it wouldn't fit so i would have to wait on the bedding and the rocking chair. i poured lighter fluid on the pile and threw the match i struck on the pile.
i stepped back and watched it burn. i smelt the wolves over the smoke some time later. i was surprised to see Jake step out of the trees. he looked bigger than the memories we had. then i smelt the wolf scent. others of the pack emerged from the trees.
"Bella what are you doing?" asked Jake
he was looking in the fire and i could see the frame work of the stereo. the fabric was burning fast so i would have room for some more items soon.
"burning everything that he touched" i said
he looked at the house then at me. i saw the look on his face and chuckled
"don't worry the house isn't next and neighter am i" i responded
"so there gone for good then?" asked a boy i vaguely recognized.
Sam Uley Bella mentally supplied.
"i hope so Sam was it?" i said
he looked at me funny for a few seconds.
"i thought you were in love with the blood.. um err Cullens" said another boy.
i frowned and threw a photo album on the fire. Bella mentally hissed.
"i did but apparently i was only a passing fancy to them" i said
i could guess why the wolves were there they had obviously smelled the scent of burning vampire from the stuff i was burning and came to make sure it was dead. Sam looked like he was at a momentary loss of words. so i changed the subject.
"would you like to help me burn this stuff?" i asked
they grinned and started grabbing stuff to throw on the fire. they made a game of it and i actually was beginning to have fun with them. when the last of the stuff was on the fire Jake put his arms around me and held me close. i guess he expected me to cry or something.
instead i sighed and looked in the direction of their house. Bella's thoughts made me cringe she was still holding tight to that hope that he didn't mean what he said. had she no pride no sense of self worth? at the second declaration of undying love i cut her off.
the pack was still here and i didn't want to give ourselves away. the fire slowly died down and i found Jake sniffing my hair. i raised an eyebrow at him.
"you smell different" he said
i chuckled and he looked scared by the attitude change.
"relax Jake i know about the pack they told me" i said
the boy Sam looked angry for some reason.
"besides i actually read all the legends not just the one on the cold ones, appropriate name don't you think" i said
Sam visibly calmed and nodded yes to my statement .Jake smirked at Sam and he rolled his eyes at the young wolf.
"Bella?" Jake questioned
i tilted my head back to look up at him. these boys would be useful if i could secure their loyalty.
"so since that mystery is solved can i hang out with you again?" i asked
Jake grinned at me then looked at Sam. i assumed he was the Alpha by the way the other boys deferred to his opinions. Sam sighed
"it is dangerous for you to be near him especially until he gains some self control" said Sam
i looked at Jake he was glaring angrily at Sam. i chuckled and the tension was broken.
"do i do any other way?" i said
the rest of the pack broke into good hearted chuckles. i interrupted them at last
"since we are all friends and we mutually agree that its a good thing the Cullens are gone i was wondering if you would do me a favor?" i said
Bella was shaking her head no at me inside our skull, i told her to relax it wasn't what she thought it was.
"yeah sure what is it?" Said Sam
i grinned the boy was so easy to manipulate.
"i need you to tell anyone who asks that i was there with you guys all night, if you have to say we were at a bonfire or something" i said
that part would be partially true anyways or at least it would be a bonfire when i was done with what i planned. they agreed but i could see their curiosity in there eyes.
"I'm going to burn everything that meant something to them" i said
their eyes widened in shock.
"damn girl remind me to never piss you off" said a boy i didn't know in the group.
Quill Bella supplied again and i smirked at him.
"so you need an alibi" said Jake
"yes exactly" i said
"do you want help?" he asked
i shook my head no their house would be the perfect spot for the remaining part of the ceremony. it was something i had to do alone. Sam seemed to sense i needed this as a form of closure and in fact Bella did need that closure. i just needed a structure i could burn after the ceremony so their house would fit the bill nicely.
the pack slowly took it's leave until it was just Sam and Jake remaining.
"we'll say you came over at two thirty, three o clock and we'll get a bonfire together that way everyone will either be too drunk or stoned to remember if they saw you or not" said Sam
i smiled at him
"thank you" i said and i meant it.
Jake reluctantly released me and followed Sam into the woods. i stirred the ashes until they cooled enough to scoop them up into the jar. i walked back into the house and pulled out the phone book.
i found a pet store and drove down there to buy a rabbit. i paid with cash and just kept the plastic carrying container. the woman tried to sell me a cage and a bunch of supplies. i managed to get out of it by stating that i already had the necessary supplies.
she grudgingly agreed and rang up the sale. if she knew what its fate really was i doubt she would have sold it to me. i set it in the passenger side of my truck and drove out to the Cullens.
i parked off to the side of the house almost at the tree line with my trucks nose pointed back down the driveway for an easy escape. i picked up my supplies and walked up to the front door. after searching the area rocks for a hidden key i finally gave up and broke the window by the door.
i reached in and unlocked the door. picked up my stuff closed and locked the door behind me. the house was eerily silent. the furnishings were draped in cloths and the drapes were closed. i grinned set my stuff down and wandered around the house.
i climbed the stairs and went room to room. i threw open the closed doors and immersed myself in their scents. Emmett and Rosalie's was at the top of the stairs so i went in there first. they had left some things behind and i assumed she simply just didn't want what she left behind.
i allowed Bella this time to say her mental goodbyes to the family who didn't have the decency to do the same for her. she left Emmett's room after a few minutes, tears stung her eyes and she clutched one of his shirts in her hands for a few moment before moving on.
next was Alice and Jasper's room. she did basically the same thing only this time she got angry about the care Alice showed to her clothes when she packed as opposed to how she cared for Bella.
Bella was sobbing when she left that room. i mentally held her until she calmed down. she avoided his room and i could understand she wanted his room to be last. she climbed the stairs and entered Carlisle's and Esme's personal space.
it was neatly packed and everything was covered in sheets. she peeled back the cover on the lounge chair and lifted the pillow to her nose. Carlisle's scent rose to her nostrils and she was in tears again. she tossed the pillow down and left the room quickly.
we practically ran down the stairs and froze in front of his door. she wouldn't touch the doorknob so i used the hand and pushed the door open. everything was still here. i frowned the only missing thing was a backpack he used for school but had stopped when the strap broke.
i opened his dresser drawers and Bella blushed bright red for both of us when we saw the contents of his underwear drawer. i slammed it shut and wandered around. his music was still on the shelves his photos of us were still on his desk. on one corner was the stuff he had stolen from my room.
i smirked and then decided it was time to get ready for the ceremony.
i stripped off my clothes and used his bathroom to cleanse our body. wrapped myself in his towels and walked downstairs fully nude. i poured the sand and made the lines for the circle. carved ancient symbols into their floorboards and waited for twilight. as the changing of light indicated it was time i lit the candles.
one at a time and recited an ancient verse to lock the energy we were about to invoke with in our work space. i took out the dagger i bought and the chalice. sliced one of my fingers and let it drip into the cup. then i chanted again and slit the rabbits throat.
the blood poured into the cup and i set the drained body in the spot i prepared for it and then the goblet where it was supposed to go. i chanted something over the cup with the daggers tip resting on its edge.
the sky outside darkened and clouds rolled in from no where. we finished the chant and i felt the pull of the power being used.
"by blood and fire, death and storm i bind us together as one" we intoned
then we downed the cup of blood while i continued to hold the dagger in my other hand.
the energy flared and then the storm died outside. the world seemed to be holding its breath. i walked towards the gas can and picked it up. i climbed the stairs. i entered the rooms in the same order i had before. delivering a personal message for each of the missing occupants.
"Rose the sister who wouldn't let me be one, Emmett the dumb lunk who didn't know any better than to play with his food"i said
i splashed gasoline all over their bed and furniture then i walked into Jasper's and Alice's room.
"Alice the girl i thought of as a sister and friend all rolled into one who obviously valued her shoes above that title, Jasper you once told me i was worth it, now i know it was only so long as i amused you" i said
i splashed the room and walked up the stairs. Carlisle's and Esme's room was next
"i don't know who i am disappointed more with you two. Carlisle i would have thought a few centuries would have taught you some semblance of honor, i guess not and Esme I'm sorry my dear but you really need to learn when to tell your children no, i guess i am better off without you two as parents if these are the lessons you teach" i said
and then splashed the room making sure i got their bed. then i walked down into Edward's room.
"Edward where do i start with you, wow so much to say and well i don't have that much time or inclination to waste my time with you. you may have been physically older than i but I'm still the maturest person in this relationship"
i shook my head at her dissembling attempt to say goodbye. her attempt to not say anything bad about him made me angry so i took over.
"i think you're nothing but a pompous emo jerk, you are the one who's not good enough for me .how dare you play with someone's heart like that but in all fairness you were right we weren't destined for forever"i said
"honestly i don't think i could put up with your control issues for eternity, or your possessiveness. so yeah i will move on but i can't forget you because no matter who I'm with I'll always remember this betrayal and unfortunately be looking for the next. i suppose i should thank you for the new me, whatever doesn't kill you will make you strong and all that such nonsense. i just wish i was strong enough to deck you" we said
then i covered his stuff with gas and walked out of the room. i poured it down the stairs as i walked down them. crossed the room still pouring and covered his piano in gas. i finished splashing the rest of the house with the second gas can. we walked into the garage and i started laughing. his vanquish was parked in the garage in all its glory.
i chuckled and reached for the handle. it was unlocked so i opened it and poured gas on it's seats. i left the door open and covered the rest of the car before moving on to the Porsche convertible. the dirt bikes and the ducati were next. when the last vehicle was covered i walked up stairs. picked up my bag and flung it over my shoulder.
i had thought about leaving the ashes of my stuff there too but figured a csi might find something traceable in that. i pulled out a box of matches. tucked a single match in its side and struck the second match on the strike spot. it blazed to life and i lit the end and set it down next to a pool of gas.
i walked towards the door as the room went up in flames with a whooshing sound. i turned back to look and saw the flames already climbing the stairs and heading for the piano. we threw our head back and laughed before turning towards the driveway and walking briskly to my truck.
i dressed quickly in a change of clothes i brought. i wanted to stay there and watch it burn but the fire department would be alerted and most likely try to put it out. i started my truck and adjusted my mirrors so the smoke coming out of the windows up stairs was noticeable. we chuckled again
"goodbye and good riddance" i said.
i pulled out of the driveway and onto the road just as a loud explosion was heard behind me. i wondered which of the cars had exploded first. i headed towards La Push beach with a case of Charlie's beer still in the back of my truck.