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Note: This is a loosely based crossover
Night and Day
Chapter 4: Fairy tales and Curses (EPOV)
"I was born in the year 1209 in a small village near what is now known as Chicago. My father was a soldier tasked as a guard to the Bishop Thomas of Aquila. My mother cared for me and the home until I was six years old. My mother ans sister died of a mysterious sickness that was later called the spanish influenza. Very few of my village survived and when the sickness was over, word was sent to my father in Aquila. Men came and brought me to him. From then on I learned how to be a man. How to fight, trap, hunt; everything that made a man a man. I learned fast and as I got older I rose through the ranks quickly to become Captain of the guard for Bishop James of Aquila. Like all men; I fought, I drank, found relief with the local women. Of course none of them could capture my attention for more than a fleeting night of sub par pleasure. But then.." Edward paused for a moment, seemingly lost in his memories.
Alice and Jasper were confused. The man before them was over eight hundred years old. Maybe he was sick, delusional maybe? They looked to Carlisle, locking eyes with him and seeing the truth behind them. Immortality was something they both understood but seeing it in the form before them was still confusing. When they looked back to Edward, his expression was breathtaking and heartbreaking all at once. Edward cleared his throat and continued as if he never stopped.
"One day as we patrolled the abbey before mass, I froze. Never before had I seen anything so enchanting, so delicate, so fucking beautiful. I saw heaven embodied in a fragile, petite, brunette beauty. She passed by with another patron, her eyes locked on to mine, I was so lost in those big, doe eyes that I never heard the church bells signal mass was about to begin. Instead her bell like giggle reaching my ears as she passed by broke my hungry thrall. Only then did I realize that I had been graced by an Angel sent from the heavens. I couldn't stop watching her as she made her way into the abbey. She glanced over her shoulder, noticing I was still watching her, She blushed so beautifully, smiling shyly, before the patron with her ushered her inside. I knew then I was in hell, and wouldn't find my way back until she was mine. That one look and I knew she was mine, that she meant for me and only me. I just had to convince her of that fact."
Alice and Jasper listened intently and couldn't help but notice how Edwards eyes sparkled as he spoke of his Angel. They were still skeptical of course, but it wasn't as crazy as some would believe.
"I asked around trying to get as much information about my Angel as I could. It turned out she was the daughter of Count de Swan, sent to live with her cousin after his death. Her name as beautiful as herself. Isabella Marie de Swan."
As Edward continued they couldn't help being teleported back in time and seeing his story unfold.
Night and Day
Chapter 4: Fairy tales and Curses Part 2(THIRD PERSON POV)
The sermon by Bishop James was about to begin. The low whispers of the gathering patrons filling the cavernous church, only to be drowned out by the sound of heavily booted feet of the guards echoing against the marble walls and stained glass. As Bishop James opened the sermon with the words of god, a young captain of the guards attention was captured elsewhere. His focus transfixed across the throng of worshipers. His gaze locked on a delicate, dark haired beauty he had watched enter the Abby moments earlier. He couldn't pull his gaze sway, for he believed an Angel was standing among them. He never heard a word of the sermon, or the bells signaling it's end. Only when his Angel caught his stare and blushed as she was leaving did he finally notice his surroundings. Unfortunately he also didn't notice the other set of eyes captivated by his earth bound Angel.
The Captain of the Guard was not the only one enamored with the young beauty. Everyone smiled and chatted with the lady. All were infected with her tinkling bell like laughter, wide heartwarming smile, and unique selflessness. Many loved her, mostly as a parental or sibling type love.
One man was single minded in his pursuit. Sending letters, gowns and other expensive and extravagant gifts. All from Bishop James himself. All were sent back all unopened and unaccepted, with a note sweetly written stating his advances were unwelcome. Unknown to most the beauties heart could not be bought or won, for it was already captured and belonged to another.
They didn't fight fate or the electrical pull they felt for each other as they secretly met and confessed their love to one another. Their love grew, quickly and deeply and found them secretly making vows of love in front of god and a monk who enjoyed the drink a little more than he should. He had indulged enough that in his inebriated state he uttered the lovers secret during his confessions to the Bishop.
The Bishop consumed by his rage, turned his back on the god he had pledged to and called upon dark, unnatural forces to aid him act on his rage. He vowed that if he couldn't have her, no one would. He cursed them to always be apart. The Bishop instated a new Captain of the guard, one who hated his predecessor and had always wanted his position. Captain Laurant followed the Bishops orders and started a manhunt for the previous Captain.
The lovers disappeared. Only rumors and whispers of ghosts drifted to the Bishops ears. The young Captain of the Guard had always been seen with a beautiful hawk, only during the day, while a beautiful woman was spotted at night with a huge lion protecting her. Now the Bishop decided to bide his time, hunting the Captain or the lion. His orders were quite clear and the new Captain knew enough not to question his Bishop. Kill the Captain and bring him the hawk and the Captains helm or kill the lion and bring him the woman with lions hide. He would have her no matter the cost.
Night and Day
Chapter 4: Fairy tales and Curses Part 3(EPOV)
"Funny! Lions and hawks mate for life. Fitting choice I think" Edward chuckled brokenly. The hawk left her roost upon Alice's shoulder and returned to Edward, nuzzling his hand.
"Now you know the story. As much as I am willing to divulge at the moment." I whispered hoarsely. Retelling the story had drained me; emotionally, mentally, even physically. I looked to Alice and Jasper. Alice looked as if she wanted to cry and Jasper looked as if he was burning alive, it was a mirror of my own agony. I was brought out of my thoughts by a shrill shriek and a gentle nip to my hand.
"Go see Rose and Emmett for your duties." I left no question in my order. Once they had left I leaned back in my chair and looked to Carlisle, my good friend and pseudo father figure.
"Can I trust them Carlisle? Truly trust them?" I asked huffing in frustration.
"I trust them Edward, but I know how hard it is for you to put your trust in anyone. You've always been good at reading people, but you second guess yourself sometimes due to past events. But I also know you trust even less when it comes to ensuring Bella's safety, because she is your main focus." Carlisle stated. Edward sighed, closing his eyes and tilting his head back into the leather chair.
"What would you do Carlisle?" Edward whispered, only opening his eyes when he felt a cold hand on his shoulder. I looked to Carlisle. I was lost. My emotions and thoughts were raw from reliving my early past.
"I can't tell you that Edward. You need to follow your on path. But I would suggest you get out of the house, clear your mind. Then figure out if you can trust them." Carlisle smiled softly at his first child leaving him with a gentle squeeze. Carlisle stopped at the door turning to Edward once more.
"I have known you and Bella for almost eight hundred years. You two are my children and I would do whatever I could for the both of you. If and I stress if Alice and Jasper were to betray you I will tear them apart myself...that is if Esme doesn't get to them first." Carlisle and Edward chuckled softly.
"Son, whatever you decide we will love you both regardless." Carlisle promised before walking out the door, an audible click following shortly after.
Edward exhaled slowly and looked the patiently waiting hawk.
"How about an afternoon ride my love?" Edward whispered lovingly. Smiling at the answering cry accompanied by the flapping of wings.
Three hours later Edward returned looking calmer and determined. He immediately locked eyes with Carlisle and Esme.
"I'll go with whatever Bella decides. But i'll hold you to your promise regardless." Edward stated looking to both.
"Of course" Carlisle stated nodding his head with Esme doing the same, both noticing Edwards shoulders relax and a large smile graced his lips as Carlise and he clasped arms.
"Thank you father, and mother." Edward whispers, while being gathered into a hug by his family.
