A/N: Beware, there be dark times ahead…
A/N: Beware, there be dark times ahead… Song of choice – Sia's Chandelier
The Cullens were showing their guest out the door when the house phone rang.
Alice's eyes went blank. "It's Charlie."
There was a brief conversation where the Cullens were informed that Bella never made it home.
As the phone clicked off, Laurent smirked as the red haired Vampire joined him on the porch.
"Well, thank-you for your hospitality. We have everything we need."
Alice spied Victoria's scarf – it was the exact one she saw Bella wear in her vision…
Edward grabbed the cuff of Laurent's jacket. "What have you done with her?"
The Vampire sneered. He'd remember this slight later. "Nothing yet."
Victoria was about to turn, when a thought crossed her mind. Edward growled. "James has a thing for girls in heat…"
With that, they were gone.
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But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cos I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cos I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
I woke in a dark, damp cellar, my body sore and itchy. I moved my hands, only to find that I wasn't bound in any way though. That worried me.
Tentatively, I raised myself to my feet and in the dim light, spied a door. Tiptoeing closer, I reached for the handle, only to be slammed back across the floor into the cold arms of my captor.
"Don't go yet darling. The fun is just beginning."
I squirmed against his hold as he laughed. The hands that held me were filthy with an inch worth of dirt under each fingernail. His breath was rancid and made me want to hurl but I held strong. He turned me round to face him and his eyes were ruby-red. I felt his hand wrap around my neck and hold my head erect as he reached behind and grabbed... a video camera.
"I want to remember every single moment of our time together." He smiled, tenderly. "Before I rip you apart!"
He dropped his hold and I ran, reaching the door…
"You're quite the stubborn one, for a human. You'll tire before I do, I promise you!"
Why did he have to talk so much?
"I was quite surprised to find out you were the one keeping the Cullens in Forks. I couldn't quite see it at first, but you're growing on me!"
He laughed as I shivered, wrapping his arms about me and locking his door.
"What will you do now?"
I pushed past him and made for the emergency door – wasn't there always an emergency door?
My face kissed wood as I slide across the floor, crashing into him again.
He sighed. "Your resistance is charming, Isabella."
He stood above me, his eyes wild - that camera rolling as pain enslaved my body and my left leg, porcelain under the hammer.
I cried out then.
"Yes, tell Edward how it hurts."
I wouldn't give in!
A crash echoed about the room as James was flung across the room. Edward stood in his place.
"I'm sorry I brought this to you!"
He lifted me gently and we were halfway out before James attacked.
"You think you're a match for me? You weren't strong enough to turn her."
"I'm strong enough to kill you!"
I drifted in and out until a cold hand enclosed on my wrist. James teeth sank deep. I could feel the venom poisoning my veins and burning me throughout. I couldn't hold back the screams anymore. I knew then that I would die that night…
(Narrative POV)
The door crashed open revealing Alice, Carlisle and Jasper. Carlisle sped to her side whilst the others took care of James.
He beckoned Edward over.
"I'm not strong enough to stop!"
"Then find the will."