Chapter 3: Savior

This has to be a dream. Some kind of nightmare that if you thought hard enough you would wake up from safe at home. There is no way this could have happened. Yet I'm not waking up. I grabbed my iPhone and started texting the girls to get over here asap.

I sat down on the damp grass with my head in between my legs while I waited. I know I'm a great fighter so I have a lot of people come ask me for help and sure I have been blackmailed before, but never this type of blackmail. My eyes held back tears as I thought of the life I was leaving. I honestly liked it here and now I have to throw all of it away to help a sadistic vampire.

His face was so smug; he knew that he was going to win this argument. He is a ruthless monster who would do anything to get what he wants. All of my emotions were tumbling in a free fall, not sure which shape to take. Anger, sadness, desperation and then at the same time I feel excitement and hope that maybe this will open the doors I've been looking for.

Brighton found me with my knees tightly wound to my chest and I was slowly rocking back and forth. She just sat next to me and started stroking my hair like she was the older sister instead of me.

"Belle, hun what happened?" she murmured. She tried to get closer to me so that she could pull me into one of her signature embraces, but I squirmed away. With a deep sigh I got to my feet and faced the other girls.

Brighton was my only living blood relative left, but Clea and Kat were like family to me as well. If I had told anyone that they would look at me like I'm crazy. Clea would be the one that look closest to me with her milk pale skin and soft features. She had pitch black hair that had gentle waves in it and deep navy colored eyes to contrast whatever similarities we had. She always had a way of picking out random details to learn the truth.

"They attacked you," She fumed noticing the very subtle scar on my ankle, "And on your Birth Spot, how dare they!" She probed my eyes trying to find my anger that should match hers. "You are going to let them get away with it aren't you," she stated coldly.

"Clea, you don't understand," I whispered. She read my face more, which always was an open book.

"What type of black mail do they have on you," Clea said just as softly.

"Isn't it obvious," Kat purred "What else would Belle leave any life for?" She threw her auburn hair over her shoulder, totally nonchalant like leaving Rhode Island and all the friends she had made meant nothing.

"No…NO!" Brighton shrieked as she pieced the puzzle together. "Azalea! We should've killed her when we had the chance! Now Edward can hold this over your head, he can turn you into his little puppet…" She said.

"Girls, it's going to be alright. We will get out of this mess like we always do, I'm just sorry that I'm causing you trouble," I said. The more I talked about it the more depressed I got. I was taking these girls into battle and risking their lives for just a sliver of chance that my life will get better. Its pure selfishness, but all the girls would claim they understand, but they really don't. No one can. How can they know the feelings of hopelessness that I have?

"You would do the same for us," Brighton says soothingly, but I know she was enjoying this life as much as I was. I sighed, I hated to be pitied.

"Let's just get moving, get changed quickly, I want to show that vampire up and beat him there," I said.

In that small beaded bag that only seemed like a clutch, I kept everything. It has a charm which makes the bottom expandable, so I could probably fit a car in her or something ridiculous. The good thing is that in times like these I never had to go back to my temporary home to pack. I had everything already packed in this unassuming bag. I changed into some comfortable yoga pants and zip up sweatshirt. The problem of changing form is that your clothes never fit once you change. My persona of Danielle was a small girl of only 5 foot 2, so when you grow over a half of foot stuff gets a little snug.

The girls all dressed similarly and we prepared to leave. Our wings are retractable, so it's similar to opening or closing your fist, just another muscle to control. When they retract, I look reasonably human; even if I was wearing a bikini my back would seem normal.

We all expanded our wings, which are all different colors. Fairies can have the same colored wings because it is all about chance of what color you get, it not from your parents or anything. Even though Brighton and I are sisters, my sisters' wings are bright yellow while mine are a soft pink. Clea's are a deep blue that match her eyes nicely and Kat has a bronze colored pair.

We all took off into the air and within in minutes I was far ahead of them. Flying gave me a sense of freedom that nothing else can, like I can go anywhere and be free. I'm extremely claustrophobic because I need enough room to be able to take off and run away from my problems.

A few hours of full speed flying got us across the U.S to Washington State where the Cullen family lives. I slowed down and hovered over their mansion while I waited for the girls to catch up. When they got to me they looked at me with wary eyes as I dropped down hitting the ground with a thud right on the roof. This would vibrate through the house announcing my arrival. I refuse to be ignored if I'm going to be helping them.

I jumped off the roof to the ground right in front of the door and retracted my wings. The girls did the same following my lead.

"Stay in the woods, I'll let you in later," I said and the girls took off.

I decided not to knock or be polite as my sign of disrespect and unwillingness to be here. I walked through the door breezily to look on the face of a bunch of wary vampires.

Carlisle was close to Esme with Emmett standing defensively in front of both of them. Rosalie was behind the too vampire I had to assume were Jasper and Alice. I had never meant them before because they had only recently joined the Cullen coven. They all wore the same expression of fear.

I smiled warmly like they were my favorite people and the world, "Carlisle, my good friend how are you," I said sweetly to mock them.

He took a step forward pushing Emmett back with a gentle hand. His eyes watching me carefully, "Where is Edward and Jacob," he said annunciating every word carefully.

With a shock I realized the overreaction. They thought I had killed them on the spot. I found this hilarious, and started laughing barely able to catch my breath. They all looked at me as I was an insane mad man, which still might be true who knows.

I straighten up and looked him in the eye, "They didn't call you did they, I'm sorry Carlisle but Edward isn't as smart as he thinks," I said.

"What do you mean?" he asked.

"He talked to me, well actually kidnapped me, I didn't kill him for respect for you. I agreed to do what he asked, I'm just faster than them and beat them here," I tried to say that as sincerely as possible putting my hands out to show that I meant no harm.

His eyes seem to lighten, "You are really going to help us?" he asked with hopeful eyes.

"Yes yes," I said dismissively, "I do believe that there are introductions to be done."

Alice leaped forward with no fear and stuck her hand out energetically, "I'm Alice, and I don't even care that the future disappeared, we all really appreciate what you're doing."

I nodded face smooth as I shook her hand and reached out for Jasper's hand. He shook my hand with the same curt nod that I gave Alice. "Alice and Jasper this is my good friend Belle, one of the most intriguing creatures I have ever met," said Carlisle.

Jasper for some reason looked strangely familiar. His honey blond hair seemed to be too distinct to be just a part of my imagination, but I pushed the idea aside. "Where is the new Mrs. Cullen that I've been hearing about?" I asked.

"She is at the cottage, I'll go get her," said Esme all smiles.

We all waited in the main room for Esme to fetch Bella. The cream on cream interior was already starting to get on my nerves as I was swallowed by people hugging me and thanking me. All their skin was colder than snow, but something in the room was colder. Rosalie didn't greet me, but stood in the back analyzing me with spiteful gold eyes. She has always been jealous of my beauty which some say surpassed hers. It was a mutual dislike for each other and I looked forward to torturing her for the next few months.

Bella entered the room with an expectant smile as I was introduced to her. "I don't mean to be rude, but how are you so dangerous," she said lightly.

I grinned evilly, "Carlisle why don't we go outside and I'll show them what I can do?"

"Soon, Edward will be here any minute," he said and less than a minute later him and a now human Jacob entered the main room.

Esme went over and hit Edward lightly, "You didn't call us! We all thought you were dead! Don't you care that we were worried!" she yelled.

"Not the smoothest move," I chimed in.

"How was I supposed to know she was going to beat me," Edward said defensively.

"Ah, Edward you continue to underestimate me," I said with an evil smile. "We were just going outside so the new recruits could see my… abilities."

I strode outside without another word; I walked at human pace until I reached a clearing that would be suffice for my demonstration. The vampires and Jacob gathered silently around me as I readied myself.

"Well a few of you are trying to identify my scent to see what I am, but I'll just show you." I said. I expanded my wings and I heard a few in takes of breath as I fluttered a few inches off the ground. "I am a fairy, and as that may seem prissy and not intimating a few…skills come with being a fairy."

I dropped to the ground, "As I fairy I can transform my appearance into any living thing"

Jacob takes a bold step forward, "Anything?" he asked.

In response I stepped forward and concentrated on his features and let the warm feeling in the center of my body spread and my body grew larger to match his. More gasps as I knew I had transformed into a spitting image of Jacob. Jacob's face looked scared, amazed and furious all at the same time.

"Yes, anything," I said in his husky tone before letting the warm feeling spread out again and feel myself shrink back to my normal form. I ignored the looks I was getting from the new members of the coven and continued on with my demonstration.

"Every fairy is born to have power over something in the world; the elders then look for the fairies Birth Spot when he or she is born. This spot will appear to be a tattoo, but it really is a code for what the fairy will someday govern. The spot is totally vulnerable; a small cut to this spot can kill the fairy in minutes. I was born with this," I lifted up my left ankle and showed it to the crowd. My left ankle has what seems to be drawing of a wind gust.

"When the elders saw this spot, it was clear that I was to be the Fairy of Air. I have the natural ability to control he air around me," I said. To make the point I made a small tornado appear in my palm. "This doesn't take up any of my energy, because it is totally natural." I paused for only a second before Jacob spoke.

"So when I bit you, I hit that spot right? That's why you used your crazy air thing to get me away?" He tried making sense of the overwhelming information I was giving him.

"Yes, my sisters are still angry at me for not killing you for that," I mused

"Sisters?" he asked looking nervous. Edward cutting me off before I could explain, "She has three other girls that live with her. Like a coven or pack," he said dismissively.

"Excuse me, this is my show thank you," I said, "And yes I have girls I travel and live with, you will meet them later, I figured you would rather meet one fairy than four."

I stretched my arms as I continued, "Anyway in my long life I've master multiple forms of fighting from karate to samurai sword fighting, with being able to bend the air around me I'm deadly fast."

"Hmm, interesting do you mind if I could try your skills out," Jasper speaking for the first time. From the amount of scars on his arms and face I assume he was pretty experienced, but one vampire would be an easy win.

"Sure," I said as I got down into a crouch.

We circled each other for a few seconds trying to judge possible power and speed. He made a quick grab with his hands for my waist, but I could sense the movement in the air before he was even close. I dropped and swung my legs against the grass into his legs to make him loose balance just enough so I could tackle him on to his back. I ended up with my fingers tight around his neck knees in his stomach. This "fight" lasted about 20 seconds.

I jumped back into a standing position and offered him a hand. He was grinning like a crazy man, "That was great, you have to teach me," he said not even disappointed.

"However, I'm not done," I said with a slight smile. They all gapped like this had to be a joke. This wasn't a joke, but instead it was my life.

The sun was dropping over the hills and twilight was setting, giving a great theatrical show to my next few tricks. "I want everyone to look at me, but look right around the edges and really concentrate and tell me what you see," I said.

They all started squinting their eyes and taking a couple of steps closer except for the ones who already knew who just stood there like statues. Bella was the first to speak, "It's almost like you're…glowing? A slight silver light," she said unsure.

I sighed, "Every living thing has a life source that gives off a light called an aura. Humans are dingy from not being used to their full potential and are so faint that no matter how hard you look even immortal eyes can't see them. Fairies have such strong life sources, in my case the air is my life source which is huge source of power, that our auras are visible. Every aura comes in a variety of colors and when put to use, come with a distinct smell as well. So fairies in this way are very easy track because our scent is very sweet and strong."

"This of course, sounds all very unimportant. The impressive things about our auras are what we can do with them. I was the first fairy to concentrate my aura to use control the other elements besides Air. Air is still the easiest for me and controlling the other elements drains my energy eventually, but still being able to control them give me even more of an advantage."

To make the point, I concentrated until the smell of warm honey filled the clearing. Then I let all the power out and let my arms catch fire. I could feel the heat, but there was no pain. The fire made shadows across the vampires faces which all showed fear. I could control the very thing that could destroy them.

"I can control water and earth as well, but fire will really be the most important in the battle," I said as if this was all very ordinary. To me it was, but I could understand everyone else's concern. I still had a couple of secretes, but I didn't need to freak them out anymore.

They were all still staring at me as I extinguished my flames. "Well that's it, I'm going to settle in okay?" I asked unsure.

Carlisle was the first to unfreeze, "Yes, of course, you know where the guest rooms are," he said.

I flew up to the house, not wanted to be stared at any longer. I slipped into the window and threw myself on the bed. The room was the typical cream on white hotel style. While staring at the ceiling I wanted nothing more to be in my home in Rhode Island, I hated the attention and I was not sure I wanted to be considered some kind of savior that I really wasn't. This was all for myself and my selfish wants. How could a real hero be a hero for narcissistic reasons? I closed my eyes, wishing the world could disappear away with just blink of the eye.