I know I haven't updated in a while. I just hope I my procrastination haven't created any angry mobs. Now this story is great fun to write, but I fear it's end is in the near future. Don't worry though, it will end, I wouldn't leave any loose ends untied. But this doesn't mean my writing days are over… I have a few things up my sleeves…
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight…but I own this short dramatization…
Chapter Seven: Shock
Edward's POV
My feet thumped under me, faster and faster. My family had tried to soothe me, hushing calming words and patting my arm. But I shook them off, and I now was flying through this forest, as wet and dank as the bottom of the ocean. And my Bella was somewhere out here. What was she thinking leaving like that? What was going through her mind, just taking off into a deep forest? Jasper and Emmett were going to rue this day… once I found Bella.
I stopped and examined my surroundings, muttering curses under my breath. If it hadn't rained earlier than Bella would probably be in my arms by now. What if she was hurt? That was the most pressing questioned at the moment. If she were hurt, there wouldn't be anyone out here to help her.
A couple of miles away I could barely make out Alice shifting through the foliage, trying her best to help me. Rosalie, on the other hand, wasn't very eager to help. In fact if Emmett hadn't convinced her she'd be sitting in her room brushing out her hair. Emmett and Jasper were also somewhere in this endless greenery, they probably weren't every going to stop searching they felt extremely guilty. But I felt no compassion towards them, if anything happens to Bella…
Esme appeared by side, she had a gentle smile on, and slowly walked to my side.
"Edward dear, I called Carlisle, he's on his way." She informed me, her eyes held nothing but concern.
"Thanks mom, I'll keep searching, she couldn't have gone far." I sent her a pathetic smile and bolted through a nearby bush, my feet once again keeping a steady rhythm. I just hoped my words held some truth. Hold on Bella, I'm coming.
Bella's POV
My eyes widened. There was no air left in my lungs, I couldn't feel my hands, or legs anymore. I stood there, numb, in shock. I was right, the only way I was going to end my adventure was through death. But I couldn't help but wish for Edward's protective arms and comforting eyes. If he were here… he'd get hurt. I didn't want any more pain caused by me. This was for the best. After this I no longer would be giving them trouble and Victoria would have sought revenge, she would leave them be too.
Nothing I told myself could keep me from feeling the blind panic rush into me, breaking my shocked stance and giving me life. Her eyes were ruby red, wild, and bright with crazy excitement. Her bright orange hair, I had stupidly mistaken as a campfire, was tussled from traveling through the woods so much, twigs and leaves jutted from its frizzy nest. As my assessment came to an end she started laughing. It was loud and full of malice.
"Look at this. I came out here to catch a deer or two and find this clumsy little human. And where is your tough boyfriend?" Her voice was mocking and her eyes danced with hate and skimmed over me as if to determine what torture to start with.
"What? You can't speak? Or did your beloved finally leave you? Well?" She took a small step towards me, assaulting me with a harsh taunting voice. I took in a shaky breath and tried stepping away but she glared at me and for every step I took backwards she took one forward.
"He…. H-he doesn't… he isn't here… and he isn't coming, so if you… if you want to kill, go ahead." My voice was light and breathy. I had absolute no confidence, I was so scared, this was going to be worse than what James did to me. I could see it in her eyes; all she wanted to do was cause pain. I could only take comfort in the fact that Edward was away, safe, and once this was over Victoria would be gone. The Cullen family would finally have peace again.
"Oh, are you scared? Good, you should be. Because there is nothing here stopping me from doing my absolute worst to you" I trembled seeing her eyes loose their sick glint and become hard and cold. Her lips curled and a blood-curdling snarl ripped from her chest. I watched in horror as her fingers flexed and her teeth bare. This was it. These were my last moments. Oh Edward I love you. I love you more than you will ever know, and I'm sorry. I'm sorry I've caused you so much pain. Please, please, forgive me!
Victoria shrieked and flung herself at me, I could do nothing but stand and wait for the pain and my soon demise.
Edward POV
I couldn't take much more of this. I hated feeling as though all my efforts were fruitless. She was out there somewhere. I just knew she was. But where? I gripped my hair in frustration. Not knowing where she was, how she was doing, and what she was doing? It was becoming more painful as each sluggish second ticked by. I watched as the sun started it's slow descend down the sky. No. I wouldn't Bella stay out here in the dark. She will be in a warm bed by tonight. I wasn't going to let her suffer anymore. Suffer? Was she suffering before she left? Of course she was, her mother had just passed away and my wonderful lapse in self-control had landed Mike in a hospital. She was stressed and probably just needed to get away. But why didn't she tell me? If something were bothering her, she would have told…no. If it was better for me to keep her feelings smothered she would. Oh, Bella. Why don't you see I have nothing without you? Why can't you realize that I need you, I can hardly think when you aren't by my side.
I growled and threw my fist into a tree; it shuddered, groaning as it toppled over. I was shaking I rage. Rage for not taking better care of Bella, rage for not keeping her close, for letting her get her, and for loosing her now and not being able to find her.
Then I heard it. It shook my very core. In the distance a shrill, primitive shriek echoed through the dense vegetation. But there was something dreadfully familiar in that shriek. I wasn't exactly sure what was so familiar, but I had a gut-wrenching feeling that had my feet moving faster than I thought possible towards the sound. Then I remembered. Victoria. I roared and crushed through the plants and tress so hard I was sure nothing would be left but a bare path, and broken branches. Bella. I haven't been there for you. I let you leave my sight and now you… I will save you from this. If it's my last act, if you don't ever want to see me again. I will save you.
I emerged from the last bush standing my way and threw a frantic glance towards the vicious growls and barks. The sight boiled my cold blood and burned my dormant heart. I'm here Bella.
Awww, Edward's undying love for Bella is so adorable. Let's just hope Edward beats Victoria up before things get really bad… or SO things can get really bad (insert evil chuckle here). Drama makes the world go 'round, without we'd all end up around a fire singing rainbow-like songs and dreaming of unicorns… ew. So let's bask in this less than innocent story here and thank the skies that we leave in this drama filled life. Anyway, now that you've read this, the only thing to do now is review!!
