Edward's Point of View
The Grounds outside of Volterra Castle
What was I going to do? Bella couldn't stand me and I loathed Tanya for ruining my chance with Bella. Well, at least I thought, Bella hated me. Maybe she didn't, maybe I could 'dazzle' her into accepting me back into her life. This was a VERY devious plan, but Bella and I were meant to be together. As long as she wasn't dating Wolfy, it would all be good. I just walked as thoughtlessly as possible around the garden. It was artfully designed, and the walls were high enough that no one could see my skin glowing, or as Alice would say, "OMG! Edward, you're like SHINY!"
I decided to put down the barrier that held out all of those thoughts people were practically shouting at me. "Aro is sexy! Oh my gosh, if I could just get him alone…" Heidi's thought instantly became too graphic for me to continue listening.
"I am so damn hungry! ´ Another voice continued, "If those freaking Cullens would just give up on the human, I wouldn't be so thirsty right now!" Felix! I growled at his idea that Bella could even be thought of as food.
"I want Alice to join the Volturi soon! I wonder how to convince her even more… What was her mate's name again?" Aro, always the schemer, was continuously plotting.
"I wonder if Bella's gonna forgive the leeches. I hope not because then she'll come home with me to Charlie. Then, maybe I can take that next step in my plan…' I instantly saw a picture of Bella and Jake standing on First Beach. Jake had just told Bella about his feelings for her. Then they kissed and walked back to the truck hand-in-hand. Great, another hormonal teenager bent on taking advantage of my screw-ups with Bella.
"I'm gonna kill this little bitch! She thinks she can take Edward, the peanut butter to my jelly, the marshmallow to my smore, the Romeo to my Juliet. I'm gonna rip her throat out, and then suck all the blood out of her so there is no chance of her survival." Oh my God! TANYA!!!!!! SHIT!
I raced back to the suite where I had left Bella about an hour ago. I saw Tanya cornering Bella. She was talking to Bella, telling her that she would make it painless. She told her that she would love me forever. I burst through the doors just as Bella and Tanya slammed into the wall…
Bella's Point of View
In bed, in her room, in Volterra
The door opened further and an elegant and breathtakingly beautiful vampire stepped into my room. Long blond-strawberry curls fell down to the middle of her waist. She gave me a look of pure hatred before coming toward me...
CRAP! Who was this again? Tina? Talia? Taylor? Tanya? Oh yeah! Tanya, that's it! "Bella, Bella, Bella," Tanya growled menacingly, "How could you ever think that a trivial human like yourself could hold the attention of the gorgeous, bronze-haired boy like Edward Anthony Masen fricken' Cullen? The answer is no, you couldn't. Why do you think the Cullens left in the first place? You know, when Edward went hunting, he was really visiting me." She smiled angelically at me like she was one of those religious people who go to door-to-door trying to force their religion on you (A/N: sorry if you are one of those people who does that, no offense) and she had just told me that God would forgive all my sins.
"T-TTTT-Tanya," I stuttered, "I don't know if Edward wants you or not, if he wants you, then fine. I just want to get this whole thing straightened out so I can go home to Charlie with Jake."
Tanya was seething with anger. "Don't worry, Bella dearest. You won't have to straighten anything out with Edward, or me. Unfortunately, though, you won't be going home to your dearest daddy either. The sooner I get rid of you, the sooner Edward will realize that he loves me, and we can get married." I saw her topaz eyes light up with happiness at that word; married. I felt that all too familiar shudder of pain tear through me.
I could just picture Tanya in a breathtaking dress. Her strawberry blonde hair falling in little curls at the end as she waltzed down the aisle toward Edward. Ahh, Edward. He had on a dark tuxedo that illuminated his pale white skin. His butterscotch eyes had a hint of brightness in them, like that day in the meadow. His unruly hair looked like Alice had attacked it with a brush. It stuck out a bit around the ears and had little tuffs out of place on the top. His mouth was upturned into that fav-
"Bella?" Tanya asked, with a hint of curiosity flavoring her angered voice. I could tell she was mad that I wasn't paying attention to her little performance. Now that she had my undivided attention, she continued, "Don't worry, it won't hurt a bit. I'll keep it quick and painless. Just because I hate you for keeping some of Edward's attention doesn't mean I don't have a heart. I will love Edward enough over the millennia for the both of us." She popped down into her crouch.
I sighed. I knew it was over. This was the end. There was no way Edward could save me now. I love you, Edward, now and forever. All of a sudden I heard a sickening crunch. Then my head hit something. Hard. I was stuck between a rock and a stone wall. I could feel the blood matting my hair to my head. I drifted into my safe and familiar state of unconsciousness.
Edward's Point of View
Volterra Castle, Italy
I burst into the room as Tanya and Bella crashed into the wall…
"What the hell, Tanya?" I screamed at her. She cocked her head toward me, but her mind was already in the hunt wholly. I had to save Bella, who was already deep into an unconscious state. A vicious growl escaped my lips as I lunged at Tanya. I would rip her to shreds if I had to.
Then I smelled it. Bella's blood was escaping her body, causing a huge distraction to me. The only thing that kept me from killing Bella myself was Tanya's single thought: kill. Tanya fought against my grip with determination. "CARLISLE!" I yelled.
I was afraid to breathe again because I didn't want to be so consumed by Bella's scent. The mutt's scent mixed with Carlisle's instantly overpowered Bella's blood, but not by much. Jake came over and pulled Tanya into a head lock. I darted over to Carlisle's aid. I heard Bella's heart falter. Thump… Thump…… Thump……….
No! She couldn't die. Not now. Not ever. I needed her too much. 'So much trauma. At least a sixty percent chance of death, maybe higher. Maybe I could change her now…' Carlisle thought to himself, clearly forgetting my abilities. "NO!" I roared. "Save her, Carlisle! Allow her to make the decision when she's better!"
He must have heard the desperation in my voice. He sighed and dashed out of the room. Within a few seconds, he returned with a large black bag. He pulled out his tools and began to work. The medical side of his brain kicked in, and he no longer thought of this as a personal case. "Is she gonna be all right?" Damn mutt.
"We don't know, okay? Listen, can you get her outta here please? She's still pretty vicious." I replied through clenched teeth.
He nodded and pulled her through the door. Where the hell was Alice? She should have seen this. I glanced over at Bella. Her ivory skin was paler than mine. Her lips were no longer a deep pink, but an ashy grey color. Her brown wavy hair was limp against her sweaty skin. Her cheeks looked like they would never blush again. Come on, Bella. Please pull through.
Alice's Point of View
Yet another fancy shop in Volterra
So there I was, shopping, my second love, and all of a sudden Emmett yells, "If we don't get the hell out of here soon, I am going to fucking die!"
He paused, taking in my reaction. He said in a much quieter voice, "And considering my current immortality, that would be quite difficult. I sighed. I had known something like this was going to happen. "Fine."
He gave me a bewildered look. Maybe he thought that wouldn't work…? We walked over to the counter to buy my clothes. Oh God! This guy was practically drooling. "Anything else, babe?" he asked, clearly going for the Italian falsetto.
His eyes were gleaming with hope. Emmett decided to take over here. He grabbed my left hand and pulled it up so it was at eye-level. He pointed at the gorgeous diamond ring Jazzy got me for our last anniversary. The guy behind the counter instantly last all of his confidence. Wait… HE THOUGHT I WAS MARRIED… TO EMMETT? Gross! "No, buddy, she doesn't need anything, not your number, not your address, and definitely not you. But I do need a punching bag…" he trailed off suggestively.
Emmett and I got into my 'borrowed' car and began laughing hysterically. Then [TANYA HAD BELLA CORNERED IN THE ROOM]. "Oh Shit!" I screamed. Emmett just kept laughing. Then I was on the phone trying to reach Edward, and going over 145 MPH (humph… nice). Crap! He had is phone off. We weren't going to make it this time. I only hoped someone could be Bella's superman.
(A/N: I know I lied and didn't post on Saturday, but we ran out of material. Cliffhanger, much? We should post by Saturday, but no promises. Plus, in honor of Twilight, the movie, we will be posting a one shot sometime late this week early next week. Consistent commenters should get a message, but that's up to Abby. Read and Review. Oh and if you read these, let me know by posting 'rambling' in your review.
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