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Chapter 7: Bella's story
BPOV:
I waited a took a deep breath, I hadn't told my story in a long time.
"My name is Isabella Marie Swan, and I was born in 1201." Everyone's eyes widened in shock. I continued.
"I was born of a certain measure of royalty, but I was never happy. At fifteen I was married off to the Prince of Rleticon (AN: I made that up!) in order for our kingdom to grow. I was taught how to serve my husband, and I was to do nothing else. One day I let my stubbornness slip and the Prince attempted to kill me. His attempts were foiled when my nursemaid showed up. He dumped me on the back balcony, intending to come finish me off later." At this point in time I glanced around the room, observing their facial expressions.
I started again. "I was sixteen when it all took place. And that night, by pure chance, a vampire happened to pass by and smell my blood. He almost killed me, but for some unknown reason he left and I began to change. The Prince found me screaming and dragged me into the woods in hope that I wouldn't get him in trouble." I sighed, thinking of how to start the next part.
"I woke up alone in the middle of the forest, totally unsure of what was going on. After chasing down a deer and killing it, I figured out I was a vampire of some sort or something along those lines. I wanted to die for the longest time, but I knew not how, or if it was even possible. So for the next hundreds of years I began to steal library scrolls and any paper with writing on it, trying to figure out how long it's been and what was going on in the world. After attacking a few humans I realized that it was not how I wanted to live. Remembering the deer that first day in the woods, I became a 'vegetarian'." I smiled at the inside joke that all vampires shared.
"Sometime during the early eighteen hundreds, I immigrated to America and met a man named Justin. Justin and I dated for a while, and eventually he proposed. I had fallen in love. That's when he started abusing me." The Cullen's had expressions of shock plastered on their faces. I continued, ignoring their reactions.
"I was lent out to his friends from time to time. Then he threw me out. I was no longer of use to him I guess…" Now for the hardest part of my story. "I ran around aimlessly for years. Until one night about ten years ago. I met a man, his name was Percival. Over the next few months he became like the father I couldn't remember from my human life, and I grew to love him very much." I smiled in the memory, but moved on quickly, trying not to get in too deep.
"He would give me everything. Like a father spoiling his daughter. Then, his true self began to show. He made me stop eating, he told me to eat humans or not eat at all. Not one to give up I would go for months without eating. Percival kept a certain amount of human's around the house, used for feeding or as anger outlets. Over time, it became apparent that he really didn't care for me all that much. He would tell me I was a pretty little thing, and that I was the perfect daughter. But that proved to be a lie a year later."
I took a deep breath, this was the hardest part. "He threw me out on the doorstep, telling me he never wanted to see me again. Well imagine my surprise when a few months later he began to track me. I ran, and I hid, but even after all my efforts our game ended with a fight."
I looked down at my feet at this point, not wanting to meet their eyes. "I knew the fight would be until the death, and he almost killed me, but then the fight turned around and I almost killed him. We were both so close, but then a human interrupted our fight. And Percival, having not hunted in awhile, immediately went in for the kill, giving me time to make my escape."
I looked out the window, avoiding eye contact. "I ran, for years, him always on my tail. But then I guess he slowed down. I haven't seen him in awhile. I detest fighting and I really hate hurting people, so I hope it doesn't come to that." I sighed, looking up and meeting Edward's eyes.
"And your power?" Alice asked expectantly.
"Powers." I corrected, then thought for a minute, finally deciding I'd better just tell the whole truth. "As you can tell, " I said this looking directly at Edward. "I have the ability to block mind powers as well as erase memories, to the extent that I choose. Meaning I can erase a single thought or your whole memory, but don't worry I never do this intentionally. In fact I have only done it once, and it was just so Alice would forget she wanted to take me shopping." I glanced pointedly at Alice. Everyone in the room chuckled.
"And last, but not least. The talent I just used. I can see any person at any time, anyplace, just by saying his or her name. I am able to see what they are doing and stay there for any period of time. Most of the time I have good control about when to pull out, but sometimes my sub-conscious mind won't let me, knowing there is something I need to see. Which was the case a few minutes ago." I shrugged it off as if it were nothing.
"But you were there for twenty four hours!" Edward looked horrified.
I just shrugged again, "Doesn't matter, I've been in a single one for a week before." I decided as long as I was telling the complete truth I might as well in form them about the Volturi. "By the way, the Volturi has been after me for years, so don't be surprised if they show up at your doorstep." I rolled my eyes, almost in annoyance.
Carlisle opened his mouth to say something, but he was cut off by a noise.
And that noise, happened to be the doorbell…
AN: Hehe, had to cut it off there! More later this week!
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