The Twilight World & all reconizgable characters from it are (c) Stephanie Meyer! I own only Natalie! Beta-read by ShadowWolf43!
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I snarled, baring my teeth as I threw myself at him. I did not comprehend what I had done or was about to do; all I saw was that Demetri was a threat to my undead life. I must get rid of that threat. He met me head on, growling dangerously. I hissed in his face as I grabbed his arm, and a pained, but far more furious snarl ripped from his chest as I pinned it around his back.
Then he threw himself down on the ground, smashing me into the stone. I howled as the shock rippled up my spine, tickling it in a very painful way, and I was dazed for a second. I knew that could have- it should have- killed me if I was human. But my vampire body… it healed the broken part quickly. Demetri grabbed me just as I was about to get up and threw me again.
I skidded on my foot, paused for a moment before I launched myself at him again. He darted to the side but I spun around fast enough to catch my fist in his chest and a small whooshing of an unnecessary breath escaped his mouth. It mutated into an angry hiss and he jumped back. His hand gripped his chest for a moment.
I crouched into an attack position, flashing my teeth to him.
He straightened up; I heard the cracking of rips as they healed themselves back together as I stared at him. I hissed, angry that he was giving up. I launched myself at him again, but this time hesitantly. I just remembered that vampires could have powers- and I didn't know if he had any…
I tried to the arm grab again but it didn't work; he knew what was coming and caught mine instead. I felt his hand curl around it and I was pinned to the ground, my arm painfully twisted and sitting below my back while my left one was pinned with his hand. He had his knee on my stomach and I could feel all his weight shifting onto it. It hurt greatly.
"Are you calm?" he asked, his voice almost a monotone.
I snarled, barely getting enough air to make the sound. I stopped breathing, hoping that he'd get off quickly. He merely pressed his knee farther into my stomach and I stuttered a "yes". He was off in a second flat and stood there, staring at me. I stretched my fingers, making sure nothing was broken, and slowly got up, making sure I didn't do any sudden movements that would startle him or even myself. I knew his eyes had a deadlock stare on me. I took a deep breath, breathing in all the energy from before, and settled myself in a slouched, but slightly tense, standing position.
"You're a natural fighter."
"Aren't we all?" I whispered, irritated. He shrugged, scarcely ruffling his coat with his movement.
"It has more influence on you," he said. I knew by 'it', he meant my instincts, the things that keep me aggressive and annoyed by everyone. It was almost like puberty all over again.
"Oh." I murmured. He smirked.
"Are you okay?" I asked politely, keeping my tone level. I still felt the pride of startling Demetri, but it felt… different that I had actually hurt him. He almost looked like he was going to laugh and jut shook his head.
"I wouldn't let a little… newborn hurt me," he said.
I arched an eyebrow, thinking of pinning his arm. He frowned for a small second and I hoped he was thinking of the same thing. He looked at me, stood straighter, then flattened his hair with a hand, making it appear as it once had. I heard footsteps approaching. Felix rounded the corner and stopped when he saw us; it probably appeared like we were still facing each other off.
"I heard fighting and had to make sure you were all right, Demetri," he sneered.
Demetri stared at him, gave him a sickening polite smile and said, "You're too kind. I'm perfectly fine."
Felix nodded slowly and then turned to me.
"You gave Gianna quite a scare."
I snorted, turning my head away from him. Felix smiled creepily; it gave me an uneasy feeling. I glanced back at him and glared angrily.
"Someone told me that she was staying."
"Yes. She accepted Aro's invitation." Demetri said, looking at Felix and not me.
"What can you do?" Felix asked, tilting his head, and then looking at me.
My eyes narrowed suspiciously. I didn't feel at all comfortable with this man. I wasn't about to trust him with my power. I actually didn't want to talk to him; and I wasn't going to.
He chuckled deeply and shook his head. Then Felix turned back to Demetri; I noticed both of their eyes were darker now.
Demetri answered, I assumed after guessing his question, "Heidi left. She'll be back soon."
Felix grinned and then looked back at me.
"I wonder," he murmured. Then he chuckled again and started to leave, walking towards me. I pulled away from him, trying to avoid his touch, but he brushed my arm with his own, purposely or not. I curled my lip, irritated and frustrated, but Felix didn't turn around.
I heard a sharp intake of breath but I didn't dare turn to look at Demetri. I merely watched the large man leave until he rounded a corner and was gone.
"Let's continue, shall we?" Demetri said, his voice emotionless.
I glanced over my shoulder at him, and arched an eyebrow as he started to swiftly walk away, not waiting for my answer. I debated for a moment to race after him but decided against it; I settled my pace to about three yards behind him, walking steadily. We acted as if our little scuffle never happened.
