Chapter 6: the rules of playing with Death

Bella's POV

"We wouldn't," said both Edward and I at the same time but both of us were too angry to acknowledge it.

"Too bad," Peyton said sweetly.

"Actually only Bella and Edward will be playing this game, the rest of you will be watching over there." He pointed to the cell on the other side.

"And if we refuse?" asked Carlisle.

Peyton smiled and took a step toward Carlisle, "Carlisle Cullen, you of all people would know my power is far greater than all of your family combined and if they refuse I assure you all of you will die," he said.

Carlisle looked down and was silent.

"Now that we've made that perfectly clear, the rules are very simple, Bella and Edward will each go to a side and then they will fight… to the death."

"No!" I screamed.

"Never!" Edward roared.

I was horrified! How could this guy do this. I wasn't sure how much of a choice I had but one thing was for sure I would never, never kill Edward.

Edward was really fighting now, trying to get out of the vampire's grasp but he was to strong for him. I couldn't figure out why they were so strong, it was unnatural.

"I thought that's what your reactions might be," said Peyton as his eyes danced at his little plan. "But you didn't let me get to the rewards, if Bella kills Edward she is free to go and I will let all of you go as well, but if Edward kills Bella then my job is done and I will still let you go, the only difference being you will go with either Bella or Edward."

I could tell that everyone was scared out of their minds. Even Carlisle, and that's what scared me the most.

"If you fail to do what I ask then I will simply kill you all and be done with it," he continued, "And you know that I can."

Then he frowned and said, "I suppose it won't be quite fair with Bella's advantage."

Then everyone but Emmett seemed confused as I knew they would be. They had never seen my power.

"You don't know?" Peyton asked seeming confused by their faces, "Bella," he said politely, "Would you please show them your gift."

It was a demand not a question. I made no move to use my power for this man.

He sighed, disappointed, "If not I'll just kill them now," he said. I had no doubt in my mind he would.

I focused my mind and became invisible.

I got gasps of shock from all except Peyton and Emmett.

Then I became visible again and locked eyes with Edward. What I saw gave me no hope. All that was there was panic and shock but it seemed like he was trying to communicate something to me I just didn't know what.

"Alright I suppose Edward will just have to do the best he can," said Peyton. "Okay," he said in a slightly louder voice, "Escort everyone to their places and let's begin!"

Now everyone should get why I have such a weird setting it was the only way I could get it to work! Wow two chapters in one day! Review!!