A/N: So, here is chapter three… yeah, I really don't have anything real good to say, so here's your story!

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns the Twilight series, any and all music, movies, or books belong to their respective owners. Title based off of the song "Looking for Angels" by Skillet

Chapter 3

SPOV/IPOV

My first five periods passed without another incident, probably due to the fact that Edward was either not in that class, or would show up late. I walked into the cafeteria and was immediately the object of the staring again. I looked around, threw everyone a smile that said, "bring it", and headed towards the line. I quickly got my food, and decided I would eat outside. I walked out to the edge of the woods and sat on the ground with my tray in my lap. I turned on my iPod and listened to "Gone" by Switchfoot. It got to the chorus when a faint shadow. I looked up to see Edward standing over me, his eyes green and worried. I pulled one headphone out and invited him to sit next to me. He sat down, but didn't speak; just sat there, looking scared and worried.

"Are you okay?" I asked him. He just shook his head.

"I should be asking you that…" he mumbled. He looked up into my eyes, and I could see that other unknown emotion there in his eyes. "How did you know about… him?" Edward asked. I decided he might understand better if I showed him. I stood up, grabbing his arm and pulling him up as well. He gave me a confused look, but I just gave him a grave smile and led him deeper into the woods. As soon as we were out of sight of anyone at the school, I spun around to face him.

"The only reason I know about Balthazar is because I deal with his kind all the time. His kind and my kind are in a constant war…" I trailed off, and Edward gave me a wary look.

"What are you talking about?" he asked. I sighed and slowly opened my wings. They looked darker blue than normal thanks to the tree cover. His eyes got wide and he took a step back. Slowly, piece by piece, I changed into my full form, standing there, waiting for a response.

"This can't be real… it can't happen… you're not real…" he kept mumbling, shaking his head back and forth. I walked forward and took his face in my hands, making him look me in the eye.

"You are half-demon, yet you say I'm impossible, that I'm not real… how?" I asked. He just stared into my eyes. I sighed and changed back, then turned around and climbed the nearest pine tree. I climbed halfway to the top and sat on the fattest branch. I looked out, able to see most of the small town of Forks from my vantage point. I could hear Edward climbing up after me, and I was mildly worried that he might fall. I was also morbidly curious as to why he followed up here. He sat down one branch above me, and looked out towards the town.

"I'm sorry…" he said, staring off into the hills. I looked up at him in surprise. I could see the pain in his eyes, and I stood up, my head coming up to about his chest. "Please, say something…" his eyes closed in pain and I could swear I saw a tear on his cheek. Before I could get a good look, it was gone. Strange, I thought. He didn't say anything else, just sat with his eyes closed.

"You have nothing to be sorry for…" I said, my voice trailing off. I turned so that my back was towards him and looked back towards the forest. He didn't say anything, just placed one hand on my shoulder. I kept my back to him, trying to get the image of him in pain out of my head.

"Hey," he said, his voice sounding more upbeat, though forced, "I never did get your name. Seems unfair that you know me, but I don't know you." I turned and saw he was looking down at me expectantly. He caught my eye, and for a moment, I couldn't look away. I realized then that there was something about him, something that made him different from the humans and demons alike.

"I'm Isabella." I said, sticking my hand out for him to shake. He took it, but was looking at me incredulously. I gave him a confused look.

"Oh, come on," he said, snorting, "you're an angel… I refuse to believe that is your actual name." He smirked, for once the pain absent from his face. "So, tell me… what is your real name?" He bent down, so that our faces were inches apart.

"The only way I'll tell you my real name is if I trust you completely. And since I don't…" I said, looking him directly in the eye. I jumped backwards, making sure I was completely clear of all the tree branches. I dove head first and backwards back towards the ground, then unfolded my wings roughly twenty feet above the forest floor. I landed on my feet in a crouch, then stood, brushing myself off and returning to my original human form. I guessed that school would be over by the time we got back, so I headed straight for the parking lot. I put in my headphones and bobbed my head to "Funky Jesus Music" by TobyMac.

I wasn't really paying attention, so I didn't notice when the air in front of me started to shimmer, until I ran smack into a solid object. I looked up to see Balthazar standing in front of me. I tensed, ready for him to try and kill me. Instead, he grabbed my arm, pulling me up from the ground. I was thunderstruck; I didn't know what was happening. How can a demon help an angel? Why would he care? Why is he here, and not Edward? My thoughts circled around in my head until I had a headache. I grabbed the sides of my head, trying futilely to stop the pain. He noticed, and changed back into Edward. I noticed that this time Edward wasn't scared like before.

"Why didn't he attack?" I asked Edward, wanting some answers to his strange behavior. Edward looked down at me, his eyes now a dark green.

"He didn't attack because I was in control. He can't do anything I don't want him to do when I'm in control." He kept staring at me, his eyes never faltering from mine. I did something completely human then; I fainted.

A/N: Okay, so I know this chapter was shorter than usual. I plan on making them bigger! Review, please!

Playlist for the Chapter:

Funky Jesus Music by TobyMac