Chapter One: Burning

The pain was mind numbing and all I could grasp. I had to be dying; no one could go through so much pain and survive. It was impossible. Had James finally killed me? Was my family safe? Did Edward stay away? How was I even stupid enough to believe Renee was here? Oh no, this would kill her! And Charlie! What was he going to do now that I'm gone? Would he survive too?

Another spasm of pain racked my body, causing me to scream. Okay, now I know I'm alive. The dead can't scream, right?

"Carlisle, what are my options?" said an angelic voice.

"Nothing; the venom flows in her blood freely." Carlisle was here?

"No. I promised I would keep her safe." The Angel growled.

Edward!

"You did all you could son."

My family was here!! Did that mean James was dead?

"We have to take her somewhere, so she can change without being discovered."

"There is nowhere to take her." He insisted.

"We'll take her to Renee's," said a high voice, "She won't be home for four more days."

Alice?

"Emmet, Jasper, burn the place down!! And the monster along with it!"

All of the sudden the pain was in my chest and I couldn't contain my screams.

"The venom has reached her heart." Said Alice sadly," And she doesn't even know what's happening."

"Let's get her out of here."

I couldn't hear anything after that; my screams were too loud.


The next time I was aware of my surroundings was when the pain was starting to fade. At first it was cooling in my fingertips, then my hand, until my arms and legs were free from pain. The bad news was that a new pain had come; a dry, aching burn in my throat. And the more the pain left, the more my throat burned. Then my heart started to hammer and race. What was happening? Was a finally dying? Was that why I no longer felt pain, I was dying?!

"Edward, it's all most over!" Called a voice. Alice?

"I know. I heard her heart speed up." Edward said in a hollow tone.

"Her heart is about to stop. Please try not to be such a grouch when she wakes up." Said Alice

I felt my heart speed up even more, the fire now burning the only feul left. My heart's effort was futile. It gave one last thump then remained silent. I held my breath, adjusting to the lack of pain. Then i opened my eyes and gazed up in wonder.