Metamorphosis by mishasalvatore

Summary: After Edward leaves Bella is left in a catatonic state. But a after a tragedy leaves her shaken will she finally give up on her life or find the courage to pick up the pieces back again.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own twilight and/or vampire diaries. *pouts*

Authors note: Everybody thanks again for those reviews. You've all been great. Keep them coming!

And before I forget do you want some Bella soul searching or should she wander soon into the path of everyone's favourite blue eyed vampire?

Chapter 3

"Bella, are you sure you want to do this" Renee asked as she watched her daughter pack her suitcase in a hurry with clothes flying everywhere.

"Mom we've been through this I really don't want to stay in forks anymore. I just can't I need a break from this place"

"But last time you wanted nothing more than to stay in forks sweetie, you don't have to do anything you don't want to you know"

"Mom last time was… different" Bella remembered the last time very well she had refused to go back with her mom. She had been very convinced that Edward would return she wanted-no needed to stay in forks. She didn't want to forget the magic the supernatural, that Edward was a vampire, a beautiful gorgeous… heart-breaking vampire. Now she didn't want anything to do with this town or with the memories made here. She surprised herself yet again with the easiness she could think of Edward. Maybe a greater tragedy had made Edward leaving her look inconsequential.

"Mom I'm coming with you now and that's it"

"What do you mean for now"?

Bella had thought about that she didn't want to stay with her mom after all. She needed her space now and as much as Renee loved her, space was something Renée was not particular about especially after the recent events.

"But Bella where are you going to go, how will you take care of yourself, what are you going to do"?

Bella had to smile. This was exactly what she had been expecting. Typical Renée response. Bella thought to herself.

"Mom I'm not leaving you right now you now, let's not think about this for now,take a deep breath ok."

"hey bella" mike called out as bella approached the newtons store.

"Hey mike you know I just came in to say I'm resigning you know"

Mike's face fell instantly.

"Oh why, I mean working might be a good idea Bella you know take your mind of certain things" mike blurted out awkwardly.

"mike I'm moving back to phoenix with my mom, and I'm sorry for the past few days ok I really was pretty rude to you and all of you guys and say sorry to Jessica as well from my side"

An odd look came over mike's face.

"Hey why don't you say so yourself huh"?

"What do you mean"?

"Hey why don't you come over at Angela's this evening Jessica's coming as well"

A few months back Bella would not have even considered the idea, but now she wanted to say sorry and a final goodbye to all her friends.

"Sure mike what time? I'm coming"

Mike's face lit up instantly. "Today at four, see you there Bella" mike said with a smile.

Bella made her way to Angela's house in her rusty old truck. She would miss this baby. As much as she wanted to she couldn't possibly take this truck back to phoenix with her it was just time to move on. Bella was greeted by Mrs Weber as she rang the doorbell.

"Hello Mrs Weber"

"Hello Bella, come on in. Angela's been waiting Jessica and mike were here long ago and Lauren just arrived"

So Lauren was here. She had been present on Charlie's funeral and sounded condescending and pitiful when she talked to Bella.

Bella made her way to Angela's room, but stopped short when she heard Lauren's voice say her name.

"…such a pity"

"Oh please Lauren your being unfair on Bella now" mike's voice carried to Bella and she felt a surge of appreciation for mike.

"I think she's right guys… she had been acting weird ever since Edward left." Jessica said hesitantly.

"Oh not you too jess, she was just in a state of shock… she really loved him you know" Angela interrupted.

"Please, Angela. It was just a guy, even if poor Bella loved him. I mean seriously going all zombie was all she could do. I mean Edward was gorgeous and all that, but really. I mean like he dumped her. She was kinda clingy."

Any other girl would be livid hearing this, but Bella knew that some of it at least had been true. She knew and regretted deep inside that Edward did all this to her and she took it like a spineless person. But Edward had always affected her this way. But hearing the words directly from someone had increased her sense of shame and guilt. She was a strong person who had single-handedly taken care of her mom. But now she was left being weak and helpless. Now, Bella couldn't see herself. She will not be a weak person; she always has and will be strong. And convincing her that, she entered the room to face Lauren.

"Talking about me Lauren?"

"Oh, great look who decided to show up"! Lauren's nasal voice drawled.

"Bella, good to see you"

"Thank you Jessica, but that's not what it looked like when you saw me walking in" Jessica flushed at that.

"I think I'm leaving. Mom has some work for me, and I'm getting late."

"I'll leave too don't want to get attacked by a zombie." Lauren said with a false high pitched voice as she started towards the door.

"Lauren! Please would you put a sock in it!" mike said indignantly.

"Mike, its ok let her go"

"But… Bella whatever she said it was not right, and I apologise for…"

"Angela you don't have to apologise and what Lauren and Jessica said it is right to some extent and that's why I actually came today. I was wrong in ignoring you and everyone else, and I just want to say that I'll miss you guys and…" before Bella could finish her sentence mike and Angela flung themselves at Bella and enclosed her in a bone crushing hug. All in all Bella was happy she wasn't leaving forks without making any friends.

"Bella everything ready sweetheart, and what about your school transfer papers, I know you would like to take a little vacation now but you have to go to school at some point and we have to look for a…" Bella chuckled.

"Mom breathe, I'm all packed and ready and you need not worry about anything I've got it all covered up!"

"Let's go Bella. Or we'll miss our flight" screamed Renée.

"Ready mom…lets go"

The trip to the airport, Bella mused was exactly opposite from the one she had with Charlie while coming to forks for the first time. Renee quite glad to have her daughter all to herself again, made elaborate plans involving 'sun bathing' 'spa treatment'. For a moment Bella thought wildly she sounded just like Alice.

Bella let go of that thought immediately. Alice was her best friend and the closest thing she had to a sister, but now Bella couldn't bear to think about her previous losses. She would for a fresh start in her life if not nothing at least to honour her father's memory. She would look forward for a new life. Bella was not sure about whether she could ever move on from Edward though. The memory of his beautiful golden eyes or his pale skin did nothing to calm her though; he was just a beautiful shadowy memory. She now craved comfort and security. Previously thinking of Edward had brought a fluttery warm feeling in her stomach, and a longing to touch him to soak in his beauty. After he left her, Edwards's memories brought nothing but pain. But now she felt numb. She had always been good at repressing unpleasant memories and now the thoughts of Edward all the love and pain associated with him were locked up in the back of her mind, safely out of reach…for now. All that would interest her now would be the seemingly monumental task of rebuilding her life now.