The One Chapter 9 Updated, a twilight fanfic

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Bella

Friends… Ha! Some friends! Gossiping about me to the two Cullens. I rolled my eyes as we got out of our cars and headed to the club. Deep down I wasn't that angry, it was good that they got the ball rolling as I know that eventually I need to tell the family my story. Family? I meant the deserters.

I stopped everyone a few feet from the club. I was walking a little ahead of the others, so when I turned to them they stopped with pretty much little help from me. "I'm sorry for shotting my mouth off earlier. I was just surprised that you were talking about it and I wanted to be the one to explain things when I can. But thinking about it, Jazz, Rose, you guys needed a little background info before we go in there. So thanks guys." I said grumpily to the others. It seemed like I was loosing my temper a lot these days…

"It's ok, sweetie. You know we have your back. Sides we all have a good feeling about these golden eyed wonders." Em pounced on me, giving me a huge hug and winking at the Cullens.

"Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of." I answered, smiling tensely. "You, afraid? Who are you? And what have you done with our Bella?!? First an apology and now admitting your afraid!?!" Sam teased.

"Shut it. Jazz, Rose. Please keep close to us and follow what we do. I don't want either of you, getting into trouble. The guys at home will kill me if you get roughed up." I warned.

"You're sweet. But Bells we are here to help you. Remember your shield isn't at its full capability. Plus, we can hold our own." Rose reminded me, slinging an arm over my shoulder. Like I needed reminding, but with the excitement back at the ranch, I hadn't told the others yet and I was still feeling a little guilty at my outburst earlier.

"What? What's happened to your shield? Tell me they haven't taken that away from you too! Sadistic! They are supposed to be angels! How are you supposed to take down that beast…?" Elizabeth shrieked.

"Calm down, Liz. I still have it; it's just stranded because it's tightly around the others. It's more loosely around me, because I'm so far from them. Cool it… Enough chatting lets go in." I was a little nervous and just wanted to get this over with. One, my shield wasn't as strong as usual and that rattled me more than I cared to admit. And two, this place could easily turn into a lion's den. I needed as much help as I could get…

We walked up the bouncer. "Hi Dave."

"IZ! How you been? It's been awhile! Wow, we are in for a treat tonight. Glad I was called into work… You singing?" He was very excited to see me. The feeling was mutual. Yep, its official, I am going soft. But I couldn't help it; Dave was one of the better bouncers. And not a bad guy, friendly, but he reminded me of Jake… Don't go there tonight! No J thoughts. But if there was anything going down, he would be right there beside me. I felt a little safer knowing that if my shield was down that he was around. I turned to Emma and signalled to let Dave know my ability was under the weather, and to please keep an eye out. I gave him a quick hug and moved further along into the club.

I could hear the excited whispers of my two 'bodyguards' as we moved forward. The rest of our group had disbursed, talking to people (or should I say other immortals?), here and there. I moved past the long bar that was situated by the wall at the front of the room, next to the entry door. It was an eerily bar really. Lit up with bright lights and black and red velvet. There were black velvet lounges on the skirts of the other walls with a heavy red curtains shaping either side of the stage that sat opposite the bar. In the middle of the room, there were handfuls of tables and chairs with small sections of space reserved for dancing. Dancing… Memories flooded back. No! Focus… I turned back to see more of Rose's and Jaspers reactions. They were nodding and smiling. I headed up, moving slowly towards the stage when the vamp on the piano looked up and saw me.

He was a tall, solid man. Not as musclier as Emmett but slightly bigger than Jasper. He had lightly shaded red eyes that were gold in the middle. His diet was just about indecisive as him. He usually just went for what was convenient. Animals or humans, but from the look of his eyes, it looks as though he has given up on the later. He had dark brown hair, similar to mine and wore a grin that flashed so brightly it put the tacky bar lights to shame.

"Iz!" He yelled, and ran and jumped off the stage and pulled me in a huge bear hug and twirled me around in a circle. "So good to see you, it's been so long. I've missed you so much." He was talking a mile a minute. "We have so much to talk about! You won't believe what's been going on!"

I could hear the grumbles of the bodyguards behind us. "Stop it, you too. This is Daniel. Daniel, this is Jasper and Rosalie." I introduced them as I moved out of Daniel's hug. "Besides the others and Dave at the door, Daniel is the only other person here you are to trust tonight. Got it?" I spoke lightly and so quickly so that they were the only ones to hear me. They nodded.

"Sorry for our lack of manners but we are a little protective of Bella." Jasper spoke as he shook Dan's hand.

"That's ok. Believe you me; she needs more than just a little protectiveness." Dan winked me. I poked him hard. "Hey! I suppose you haven't just come here for the pleasure of my company?" He asked.

"No. Your company is never just pleasant." I teased back. Then in a lower voice taking all the lightness and pretence out, I let him hear my anger. "I need to vent and this place always needs a little calmness."

"Sure thing, Bellaful." Of course he noticed Jasper call me Bella. I really need to put my foot down. "But afterwards we need to speak." He also lowered his voice and let me understand his meaning. ""I'll put you down for three songs?" My friend questioned all light again. I agreed. "Now run along and greet our manager. Bill is still running the joint. The band is up in 20 and you'll start in 40." He instructed. I nodded and started to move away when I realised Daniel still had my arm. He harassed me into another hug, "So great to see you!" He started in a loud voice, and gave me a kiss on the cheek. "Please be careful." He finished softly and released me. I looked at him and moved my head slightly so he knew I understood him, and moved towards Bill's office. Hmmm… Daniel was always so confident of my powers and for him to issue me a warning, things must be defiantly heating up around here…

Bill and I had a quick word. He was happy I was here. In the recent weeks the atmosphere in the club had chilled and had wicked, dangerous feel to it. Bill had a power similar to Jazz's. He could feel the feelings in the air but unlike Jazz couldn't change them. Things were tense and he could tell something was coming but Bill being Bill was happy to stick his head in the sand for another night and was very relieved that I was here to keep things under control.

But the time I had finished with Bill and had stopped to chat with other 'friends', I had let myself go into the wonderful sounds of Emma's music. I had just slipped into a seat, with Jazz and Rose on my heals, tapping my feet when the music stopped and Daniels voice boomed out around us.

"Good Evening once again, guys and girls! The good and the bad! The ugly and the beautiful!" Dan started. It would be at least another 10 minutes before he finished introducing me. He liked to hear his voice way too much.

"This guy is such a character! Where did you meet him?" Jasper turned to me and asked. Moving his eyes away from Daniel strutting around the stage. "His seems to like you… a lot…" Rose was trying to question me, without you know questioning.

I signed. As if. If I had learned anything over the years it was that immoral males were just way too much trouble. "We met on my very first visit here. He is great, but took the role of my big brother way to quickly and too well. Through all the shit he doesn't ask too many questions but was there." I started to explain but wasn't really getting anywhere.

"What do you mean through the shit?" Jasper asked, pretending to be stupid. Really, did it look like I came down in the last shower?

"Don't play dumb. Doesn't suit your arse." I shot at him. "No need to get snipping." He smiled at me. "Whatever. Anyways, he's had his eyes on a girl, like for zillion years." I tried explaining again.

"Speaking of Beautiful, look around, my peeps and put your hands together for the Beautiful Bella. Who has graced us with her pretence of a few songs. Enjoy! Bellaful?" Great his introduction is done.

I started to get up. "Guys, wait here. I'll be fine up there. By the way, another thing you need to know is Daniel is Damien's cousin. But before you freak out, Jasper, Daniel has always tried to protect me from him, even in the beginning, so don't be rude to him. We'll talk about this more later." I warned as I walked up to the stage. I took a deep breath and looked out into the crowd and back at Daniel. Here goes nothing. Anger be gone! If only it was that easy…

I closed my eyes and centred myself. I sent word to the band to what to play. I opened my eyes and started to speak to the crowd. Familiar bodies and strangers stared back at me.

"Why thank you for should a glowing intro Danny… So not to delay things anymore, we could've grow old waiting for me to take the stage, as long as you were talking, Dan! Here we go! One, Two, Three!"

Take A Bow – Leona Lewis

The flowers are faded now
Along with your letters
They will never see the light of day
Cause I'll never take them out
And there's no turning back
Its for the better
Baby I disserved more than empty words
And promises
I believed everything you said
And I give you the best I have
Oh.

Take that, Edward!

So take a bow.
Cause you've taken everything else
You played the part and like a star you played it so well
Take a bow
'cause this scene is coming to an end
I gave you love. All you give me was pretend
So now... Take a bow

The future's about to change
Before you know it the curtain closes
Take a look around
There's no one in the crowd
I'm throwing away the pain
And you should know that your performance it made me stronger now

Damien… How can, do I defeat you? How can I do what I need to do when I don't understand?

[Chorus]

Black mist engulfed me as I sung, my eyes turned purple as I gave myself to my singing.

Well it must have been slight of hand
'cause I still can't understand
How I could never see
Just what a fool believed
Um

But the lies they start to show
Tell me how it feels to know
Right now that I wont be around
So baby before I put you out

I felt myself coming out of my first song, starting to feel a little better. I felt more confident. Strange it didn't usually take me so soon to feel better. What's different? That's right, stupid Edward…

[Chorus x2]

I was going to sing a nice song next, my muscles and mind was starting to relax but as I smiled out at the crowd. At the corner of my eye I thought I saw HIM. Impossible! He wouldn't come here, now. It would be too risky. As I got a closer look, I realised it wasn't him but THEM. His guards, his people, set out to look for me. I got angry, I decided to test them a little. So I did what I do best, I sung.

Secret – The Vericonas

You're a little obsessed with me
And I'm a little bit scared of you
The way you look and stare at me
Maybe it's time I let you know

I evilly smiled into the crowd. I was playing with fire and I knew it.

You could call me six times but still I won't pick up the phone
You could spend all your money on me
but still I'll say no
You could write a million letters everyday confessing to me
That I am the girl of your dreams
But nobody ever asked me
I never looked at you that way
'Cause I always thought you were gay

Ha! Took all of my powers not to laugh crazily out loud... My thought and everyone else's thoughts of Damien being Gay was a joke!

Every time you come around
You just look me up and down
And then you try to hold my hand
I'm confused now I don't understand

Daniel caught my eye. Trying to warn me to stop baiting, I did what I always did, ignored him…

You told me lies
You made me believe
It would be fine
If there was nothing to see
I'd be undressing in front of you
I told you secrets that no one else knew

I could feel myself giving in. My throat tightening up. No, they will not win. The blackness was coming back. That's better. I turned back to the band and in the reflection of the drums, I saw my eyes turn back to purple. I channelled it. Nothing will beat me.

I embraced the anger and without even stopping moved right into the third song. I felt myself go deeper.

Sweet Sacrifice - Evanesance

It's true, we're all a little insane.
But it's so clear,
Now that I'm unchained.

I swayed, grinned and sent out the message… the challenge…

Fear is only in our minds,
Taking over all the time.
Fear is only in our minds but it's taking over all the time.

I moved effortlessly from side to the stage to the other, focusing on the messengers of my ex.

You poor sweet innocent thing.
Dry your eyes and testify.
You know you live to break me. Don't deny.
Sweet sacrifice.

Sweet my lily white! You will not win. I desperately hoped he was watching, spying through them…

One day I'm gonna forget your name,
And one sweet day, you're gonna drown in my lost pain.

I'm going to finish this…

Fear is only in our minds,
Taking over all the time.
Fear is only in our minds but it's taking over all the time.

I'm not afraid… I dare you.I was trying to show everyone what I was thinking through my words, through my eyes…

You poor sweet innocent thing.
Dry your eyes and testify.
And oh you love to hate me don't you, honey?
I'm your sacrifice.

As I got further in the song, I felt another pretence singing. I pulled myself out of the dark and saw and heard Daniel grabbing my arm, singing along with me. Willingly me back to the dead, undead living world. I nodded my thanks. I was back.

(I dream in darkness
I sleep to die,
Erase the silence,
Erase my life,
Our burning ashes
Blacken the day,
A world of nothingness,
Blow me away.)

Do you wonder why you hate?
Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes?

It was then that I realised he didn't hate me, he wanted to own me. I was HIS mistake…

You poor sweet innocent thing.
Dry your eyes and testify.
You know you live to break me.
Don't deny.
Sweet sacrifice.

I was still out of it a little as we finished up. "How was that?!" He yelled into the crowd. "Did you have to piss them off!" He whispers frantically at me. "Daniel, I don't care. They DO piss me off, quite regularly." I shot back, with the corner of my mouth. Everyone around us was oblivious to our fight. "Yeah but you usually have your FULL shield!" He counted at me. Shit he was right, but still I came here to do a job and a job I was going to do. "Well, better leave a good last impression… How bout it guys! A duet with me and Bells here!" He shouted the last bit to the crowd. Jeez, did everyone tell him, that we have super sonic hearing no need to shout!

That gave me an idea. "Only if my special friends come up and join us!" I started to put my plan into action. "Jazz and Rose come on up here!" I beckoned the two sitting by watching me in the sidelines up to the stage.

Daniel frowned at me but realised he had been had. Ha! Don't try and con me! By singing again he was hoping to demolish my revenge plans.

"Let's sing Umbrella!" I winced slightly as I spoke into the microphone. "Here" I threw the mic at Rose. I really didn't need it to project my singing. It took a lot of my control not to laugh to watch Rose, Jazz and Dan sing and dance their way through the song.

As the song reached near the end I saw the Damian's minions make a hasty retreat. No! They weren't going to get away that easy. They came here for a reason and I was going to get to the bottom of it. In my blind rage all of my safe keeping promises flew out of my mind. I itched my way off the stage with MY guards still trapped in the song…

I sneaked out the back way, knowing Dave would not let me leave by myself by the front entrance and I had no time to argue. As I raced down the alleys and streets of the dark city, I realised I was going round in circles. I came to a stand still in the middle of a deserted street. I looked around me and couldn't pick up their scent any longer. Damn, how did they get past me! Grrr…

I walked to the entrance to another alley and sat down on any empty milk crate. I lowered my head to my hands and rested them on my knees and let out a frustrating groan. What am I going to do now?!? I felt frustration and anger pour out of me. However, while I was stupidly running through the darken streets, my head started to feel clearer and I was able to start to glue together some plans. I was feeling much better.

I looked up as I heard footsteps surround me, I braced myself for the lectures I expected to come. My mouth dropped in surprise, "oh shit…" Once again there is no excuse for stupidity, I was surrounded…

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I stood up and kicked back the milk crate. "Greetings, a - holes. What do I owe to this honour of your pleasurable company this evening?" I drew out in my famous ice maiden voice, while deep down I knew I was well and truly screwed. And further more did I really want to get out of this in one piece? I didn't need any visions to know if the enemy camp didn't pull me apart my own side was going to and then put me back together and roast me again for good measure.

"My lady", the guard in front of me sneered. I looked around and counted 5 beings around me that I could see. I anticipated more, but I was hopeful. 5 I could handle, but with my decreasing power it would be an even match. Focus! This would not be the end, I was determined.

I rolled my shoulders back and looked them all in the eye one by one. I arched my eyebrows and waited. The one to the right moved forward and said softly and evenly. "The master wants you. Alive or dead? "He moved the question into my court. And I realised when he spoke they were not red eyed vampires but goons. The bottom of the immoral food chain, very dangerous and deadly…

Alive or dead? What the??? It was then I realised it. I fell into the most oblivious traps. They wanted to take me to Hell, again… Crap!

Over my dead body! I ignored my own irony. I took a step back into the darkness of the ally. It would be sheer genius or the beginning of my demise. "He prefers you alive but will take you regardless." The goon to my left clarified. Ï looked at them, challenging. There was no way I was going back there. I killed me to escape the first time. I barely made it.

"Didn't he get it? It's over. I know I'm hard to forget cos I'm so wonderful and all. But he's acting like a stalker. It's creepy and pathetic, it's over… Can you please pass the message on? Thanks." I finished off my speech and started to move forward. The goon closest to me, grabbed my arm and slammed me into the wall. "Dead or alive… Remember?" He asked again, his menacing voice and glowing eyes almost made me shiver. I hadn't been in real fight for a very long time and now realised it could cost me. I looked at him evenly in his eyes. I had lost, I had bluffed and lost. But I was not going to go down quietly, but somehow I had thought Damien would not let it get to this. Why, am I always the idiot?

Useless flashes went speeding through my mind as I struggled against the goon. I managed a few punches and he went down like a ton of bricks. I moved back further into the darkness and let my instincts take over. I crouched and moved my body into fighting mode. I needed to use my fighting skills as my shield would be no help. As they all advanced I focused on one action at a time. One, two, three. One, two, three. One step at a time.

"Isabella… How do you expect to win here?" A red vampire came into view. Great, six now, I was just holding my own before. "Your power is down, I can sense that." I frowned and looked down and was not impressed to see that even though I was dishing out and thought that I was holding my own quite well they're advances were taking quite a toll. My clothes were ripped and I had scrapes and scratches and my bloody flesh everywhere. "Give in, come to us. Leave this foolishness behind, My Lady" He beckoned. "No! Tell your master! Damien! No! This is not my destiny! I will fight tooth and nail for what I believe in!" I yelled. My body flexed and waited, not looking forward to the next attack.

"Very well." The vampire bowed and gestured to the goons to continue by sliding a finger under his neck. They bounced on me and the red vampire fled away. "Coward!" I yelled at his back. "I will come for you! Spineless… Limb by limb I will defeat all ya arses!" I finished off in a whisper as the goons were pounding at my chest and yelling was starting to get difficult. My defences were now useless against this attack.

"Hush!" One of them demanded. "You may even enjoy this…"He went on as he lifted back his head and released his fangs. I tried wriggling away but it was no use. The others had me pinned. This was no vampire fangs, he was going to destroy me with his teeth and take my essence, my blood to Damien. As he bent his head down, I closed my eyes, Edward, so sorry, I felt blood trickle down my neck…

A rush of cool air played with my wound and I looked up and saw a flash of dark blond hair, pulling the goons back and giving them a nice whipping. They ran off, no doubt to their master.

It was like slow mo, my vision was getting a little blurry as I struggled to stay conscious. A vampire out to kill jumped on the back of my saviour and bit down hard, slowly starting to drain her. I crawled my way forward and with a sweep knocked his feet from under him. He broke contact with the other female and started for me. That's when I heard them, my team. With a yell Daniel rushed to the blond's aid and the Cullen's to mine. I barely heard my other family ripping apart the hostile vampire.

Then I, Isabella Maire Swan. Dark angel, who made it through the depths of hell and blossom of the heavens, fainted…

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