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Chapter 2: The Choice

It is around the 15th and 16th century when a vampire travelled to my kingdom.

He was almost a newborn, struggling to this new way of life that he got into.

His father was a pastor ironically whom dedicated his life to hunt our kind, the immortals. It was even more ironic that his own son became one of us.

I always revered his compassion and dedication to succeed repelling his own instinct towards human blood. He hunted animals instead. For the first time, I found a vampire who acted on his own will, not just settling down for the path laid out in front of him.

I knew that my time is going to be up and I have to give up my position soon after meeting him. There is still some good in this world.

He came across my magnificent castle. He knocked at the huge doors thrice.

"Aro, open the doors. I am expecting a guest."

A man with almost translucent chalky skin with long black hair appeared in front of me. His eyes were red because of drinking human blood as his daily diet, in contrast to my golden eyes. "Forgive my evasiveness but can you tell me perhaps who might that person be?"

His eyes were full of mystery. If I haven't been able to read his mind, I will find him somewhat treacherous which is part of his character but no quite. He is bounded by my power, not only by fear because I am his master but that of respect.

I lifted my gaze from what I was reading. I crossed my legs causing my petticoat to move slightly to make a low brushing sound that is audible to my ears. "He is Carlisle Cullen. He is my guest. I request that you grant him the hospitality that is enough for me to deserve."

I saw his lips curl down slightly. "Whatever you wish my queen."

He immediately went out of the gold doors with ruby stones on the right wing.

I am greatly fascinated by this current century because human's curiosity grew creating fresh literature, scientific discoveries and even expand religion that used to take up little of their short life.

The doors on the right wing opened again.

"Leave us be." My voice was stern. I dislike eavesdroppers at a time like this.

The doors shut leaving the blonde vampire surprised.

"My sincerest apologies for not being able to announce my arrival beforehand. I never came across to this place before. I apologize for the intrusion." His voice was shaking. His fingers fumbled to his side. He doesn't know who I am but his instincts know that I wasn't a typical person to socialize with.

"You are always welcome to my home Carlisle." I smiled to ease up his worry. I was trying to ease up the heavy air that surrounds us.

His eyes widened that I know his name. Who is she? I am welcomed in such place with unusual kindness in which I will be eternally grateful. How can I return this favor when I have nothing to offer? "I am grateful of your kindness but I don't want to be rude but may I know who you are and what have I done to deserve such warm welcome?

I stood up from where I was sitting. "I am Isabella. I have no last name because I came to this earth where there was no need for such thing. I am your ancestor. I am one of the originals. I think perhaps that it is I who should be grateful to you because I am in need of your assistance."

His eyes grew wider with shock. He bowed down. "I apologize for my offensive behavior. It seems that I am still ignorant in contrast to what I have thought of myself." I am greatly blessed that I have the opportunity to meet the queen. Not everyone was lucky enough to grace her presence I wonder what she needs from me. I hope that I could be of help.

My lips curved upward. I pulled one of the chairs that are properly arranged on the side of an antique rectangular dark mahogany table. "Please take a seat."

"Thank you." He sat immediately on the chair.

"Perhaps you want anything, don't hesitate to tell me." His eyes were golden. I studied his heart, his future. It seemed that he is the perfect candidate that I need in order for my plan to succeed.

"I really do appreciate your hospitality Queen Isabella."

"Call me Bella, just like old friends. I know that after our paths have crossed, we will be or perhaps even more. We will be more like family but only time will unveil the right moment at the right time."

His forehead creased slightly and his eyebrows crunched. He seemed to be a bit confused at my statement. "I am afraid that I am puzzled by your choice of words—Bella."

It was hard enough for him to say my name in a casual manner. I know someday, he'll be my father but even I am afraid that this revelation has not made sense to me. But I know that it has already been fated to happen. "I am very old and tired Carlisle. I hope you keep this conversation between the two of us, which I know you would. I am in dire need of your help to be honest."

He nodded. He was confused but he knows the immensity and importance of this conversation. His eyes were focused. I can see his pupils dilate. His full attention was on me. "I am going to give up my immortality. I am searching this world for a purpose, not to serve the world but a purpose of my personal fulfillment. It sounds a bit foolish and selfish but my position forced me to deny myself. I have done everything I can for this world, and I believe that it is my time to move on and create my personal destiny."

I paused for a bit, closing the book that I was reading before his arrival. "In exchange of all this prominence and power is my lack of freedom and emotion. I am bounded by my fate to serve the people I am ruling over. But I was given a choice to give up everything to start on my own. I believe that if I don't fulfill what I needed to do for myself, it will be the cause of my death, the death of my purpose and existence. Do you believe that each one of us have another half waiting out there for us?"

I returned my gaze at him. He looked very serious as he tried to scramble his thoughts. It seemed that my question has surprised him. "I believe so but it is impossible to be sure."

I saw a vision of him turning his future wife into a vampire in a morgue where she was already pronounced dead. "You'll meet her soon Carlisle. She will live a life in which nobody understood her. She will be miserable yet her heart is full of compassion. I will not tell you her name but you will save her as much as she will save you in the sadness of your own eternal life."

He smiled. He finally had a purpose in life. He found himself a reason to continue with his way of life. He will pursue medicine after this meeting. "What shall be my purpose in your life Bella?"

I breathe in deeply. "I need you to promise me that you will, in all your power, try to restore our balance with the human world. I know not of the possibilities that will happen if I became human. I need to find him Carlisle and after that, I might be able to come back to where I am supposed to be."

His eyes were sincere and his mind embedded the duty that he has to fulfill for me. "I will."

"Good. I'll count your word for it Carlisle. I believe that it's time for me to go. You can stay as long as you like. Until we meet again, Carlisle." I stood up.

I was being impulsive today. I haven't planned on doing this. This may be the reason why I cannot see my future towards my mortality because I am indecisive about the topic.

My vision slowly became darker. I feel my energy being sucked out of me. My sight began spinning. I fell.

I fell to the swirling darkness. It went on and on and on.

Then, I was gone.