Wheee! I'm back with Chapter 10 of "The Only One"!
I saw the movie Les Misérables. It was beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes, and I have a hard heart to crack. I seriously suggest the movie, great singing, and great acting. Though I don't suggest it if you can't tolerate singing. Every line is sung in that movie, and there is little actual dialogue. But otherwise, I'm thrilled for such a great addition to one of my favorite novels. I admit, the floodgates opened with the final song, with Valjean's death, with Cosette and Marius crying and begging for his forgiveness, while Fantine's spirit ushered him into death. Truly touching to my heart! ^_^
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Here's Chapter 10 of "The Only One"!
I'm so tired of being here, suppressed by all my childish fears
And if you have to leave, I wish that you would just leave
Your presence still lingers here and it won't leave me alone
These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have all of me
You used to captivate me by your resonating light
Now, I'm bound by the life you left behind
Your face it haunts my once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away all the sanity in me
~ My Immortal by Evanescence ~
"This life is what you make it. Not matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, and it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they'll come and go too. And babe, I hate to say it, most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can't give up because if you give up, you'll never find your soul mate. You'll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about."
― Marilyn Monroe
~ Volturi Castle- A Day Later- Bella's POV ~
All I could comprehend was a splitting pain in my forehead. I groaned as my eyelids fluttered open, and revealing a scowling figure leaning above me.
"Wha da hell?" My words came out a muddled mess, and the figure before me seemed to scowl even deeper.
"Get up." The figure commanded, and the blurriness clouding my vision seemed to go away. A young face formed, crimson eyes….Jane. I was somewhat shocked that she was even in my presence.
"Where's Demetri?" I asked, suddenly serious and more alert.
"He's on a mission. It's now my duty to watch the humans." Jane spat the last bit with contempt, her angelic face twisted into a vicious sneer. I didn't dare to respond, I merely wiped the sleep out of my eyes.
"Is there a music room here?" I asked the sleepiness in my voice evident.
"Yes. There is a room full of instruments. I'll deliver you're friend there after I'll take you there." Jane said, and with the swish of her cloak, she turned around. "Get dressed." She said over her shoulder, not really giving a damn about me.
I turned around, and saw a fresh set of clothes slung on one of the chairs. No doubt Demetri had gone through the trouble to get them for me. I picked up the shirt, and smiled as the white fabric felt like silk in my hands.
I placed the clothes over my head gingerly, and I felt refreshed soon after. Just as I finished, Jane was at the doorway with Haruka, who was silent. I closed the door behind me, and Jane kept a brisk pace as she led us the room. It was rather short, but dizzying from all the twists and turns.
The room had all the instruments imaginable. I saw Haruka's eyes light up, then she grabbed a trumpet and headed into the soundproof room. I stood there reluctantly, unsure about Jane.
"Go ahead." Jane's voice said from a corner, and I saw her now sitting on an armchair reading a book. Les Misérables to be exact, one of my top novels of all time. Wuthering Heights was first, of course.
"I love that novel." I spoke quietly, my eyes connecting with Jane's crimson ones. "It's one of my favorites."
"Oh really now? It's one of mine as well." Jane said a gleam now in her eyes as she gave me a small smile. Just as soon as it occurred, it was gone.
But now I was inspired. I had watched the musical numerous times, and I now knew this song by heart. I had sung it to myself once Edward had left; so many times the words were drilled into my head.
I took a deep breath as I sat in front of the piano, and then did a few scales. I could feel Jane's curious eyes, but I was lost in my own little world.
The keys seemed to be natural to my fingertips as I began the first notes. The first few, yet delicate notes came into the air, almost mocking me for doing this. I took another deep breath, and then began the first note, which was a pretty high note.
"On my own, pretending he's beside me. All alone, I walk with him 'till morning. Without him, I feel his arms around me." I took a deep breath before continuing, "And when I lose my way I close my eyes and he has found me. In the rain, the pavement shines like silver. Oh the lights are misty in the river. In the darkness, the trees are full of starlight, and all I see is him and me forever and ever." I took another breath, prepared to lose my emotions into the music, all the anger and frustration was going into this.
"And I know it's only in my mind that I'm talking to myself and not to him. And although, I know that he was blind. Still I say there's a way for us. I love him, but when the night is over…..He is gone, the river's just a river. Without him, the world around me changes. The trees are bare and everywhere the streets are full of strangers!" This was my moment, and I was caught up in it. "I love him, but everyday I'm learning all my life I've been pretending! Without me, his world will go on turning! A world that's full of happiness that I have never known! I love him, but only on my own…."
"That was beautiful." Jane said from her spot, and she was clapping quietly. "Even I must admit, though you're still a mortal. Though if I may ask, where is that song from?"
I was shocked she didn't know. "It's from the musical version of Les Misérables. It's played when Éponine witnesses Cosette's and Marius's declarations of love. It leads into a song called 'One Day More'."
Jane nodded as she glanced down at the book in her lap. "Interesting." She paused before she could continue, and then stood up. "I must go, Master Aro's orders. No one shall be sent to replace me, and you two are not to leave this room."
I nodded, and then she was gone in a white flash. I turned to the piano, and started playing, humming along as I reached the scale register keys.
Minutes flew by, but I didn't care. I was lost in my own little world. I barely noticed the other person in the room until I heard an amused cough. I jolted upwards, my eyes wide with fear, as I turned around slowly. I saw a beautiful, woman more specifically Heidi, standing there with an amused expression on her face.
"Would you like to go shopping with me, along with your friend?" She asked, sounding somewhat hopeful.
"Um…..sure…." I whispered, afraid of this woman. Only a day ago, she seemed as if she wanted to kill and drain me slowly. Now she was offering to take Haruka and me shopping.
She went to the room Haruka was in, and a minute later, a red faced Haruka appeared.
"It's so damn stuffy in there!" She exclaimed as she wiped the sweat off of her brow, then all three of us left the castle.
It was an overcast day, which was good for many reasons; mainly it prevented Heidi from sparkling like a fairy. We soon came to a shopping area, no doubt a part of the tourist section of the ancient city.
"Ooh! Let's go in there!" Haruka pointed as a darkly lit store at the corner, and I wanted to do an anime style sweat drop when I saw the name of the store. Of course, it was Hot Topic.
Heidi and I exchanged glances, and I knew we both disagreed with the idea. But, sadly, Haruka had to get her way. She dragged us both in, and I closed my eyes when I heard the Avenged Sevenfold song blaring over the loudspeakers. The employees, heavily pierced, ignored us coming in, and continued to text on their phones.
Haruka immediately went to the racks, while Heidi and I hung back, warily glancing around the store.
"You don't like this either?" I whispered to her, and she nodded.
"It seems like punk style. Your friend likes this?" She asked with disbelief in her voice.
"Yeah. Sadly. She's a pretty crazy fifteen year old." I said with the shrug of my shoulders. We spent a couple minutes in an awkward silence, then, before I could stop myself, I blurted out, "Why are you being so nice? I thought you hated my guts!"
Heidi looked astonished for a moment, and then she sighed. "I'm sorry for that. I guess I was just jealous of you."
"Why would you be jealous of me? I'm just a mere human, with plain looks, and suicidal tendencies! You're a beautiful vampire who can get anything." I said with disbelief now in my own voice.
She paused for a moment, then quietly said, "It's because you have Demetri."
I was too shocked to speak, and I was sure my face was turning bright red. Heidi used this to her advantage.
"I love him." She admitted. "I have loved him since I ever met him. Now that he has met his soul mate, I feel rejected. I have spent centuries on my petty little crush, only to lose his attention in the blink of an eye."
I was stunned. I never would have guessed this, but now I had nothing left to say. "I'm sorry." I muttered quietly, I could feel the tears poking at the corner of my eyes.
"Don't be." Was all she said as she turned away to watch Haruka, no doubt making sure she didn't hurt herself. Haruka had a tendency to do that.
We spent the next few moments in an awkward silence, until Haruka came up with a lot of clothes and jewelry in her arms.
"What happened?" She asked, eyeing our solemn faces suspiciously.
"Nothing." I said this a little too quickly, and Haruka caught on. She didn't day anymore as Heidi took her clothes and went up to the cashier. Heidi returned a minute later, and we entered the next shop.
The trip was spent awkwardly, with Heidi and I not talking much, and Haruka wondering what the hell happened. I now had a new phone, laptop, clothes, and shoes. Heidi claimed jewelry was for another day, much to my despair.
"Oh my gosh!" Haruka suddenly exclaimed as she seemingly saw something, and ran off before Heidi could stop her. Heidi sighed, turned to me, and said,
"Stay here." She went after Haruka at a human pace, no doubt because we were surrounded by humans. I sat down at the fountain, until my vision turned black, and a hand muffled my mouth before I could scream.
"Scream and I'll kill you." A man's voice whispered in my ear, and tears poked out at the corner of my eyes. I nodded, and I followed the man to spare my life. No doubt Haruka had led Heidi away from here, so far away she couldn't help. "Back against the wall!" The man exclaimed, and then hit me in the face. I cried out in pain, I could feel the bruise blossom on my face.
I slumped against the wall, fearing my life. My thoughts raced, wondering where Heidi was, and who was going to save me.
The man grabbed my throat and shoved me harshly against the wall. Tears slid down my face, as I stared face to face with my captor. His harsh breath blew onto my face, and I could smell the alcohol in it. I swallowed the lump in my throat, and a wicked smirk came onto his face.
He leaned in, but I used the last of my oxygen to kick him in the balls. He let out a yell of pain, and I used that moment to my advantage. I screamed at the top of my lungs, hoping someone would hear me.
The man got up, and his eyes shone maliciously. "You'll regret that, you bitch!" He pulled out a pocketknife, and stabbed my arm. The blood ran down my arm, and I let out a sob of pain as I collapsed on the ground. He loomed over me, a victorious smirk on his face.
I closed my eyes, waiting for the final blow, but nothing happened. I suddenly heard a vicious snarl, and then a sickening crunch. I opened my eyes, and saw my savior.
Demetri stood there, his lips curled over, his eyes black. My captor lay on the ground, unconscious, while two cloaked figures stood at the end of the lane. I recognized them as Alec and Felix, but they didn't move to help Demetri.
"Take this son of a bitch to the dungeons." Demetri snarled as he kicked the man, making sure not to kill him yet. Alec scowled from his spot, then retorted,
"I have my own mate to attend to." Felix listened to Demetri, and took the man, but Alec stood in his spot firmly, daring Demetri to attack him.
Demetri whipped over to face him, and I truly was terrified at his expression. I let out a whimper, mixed of terror and pain, and Demetri's expression relaxed.
He appeared next to me at vampire speed, and cradled my limp body in his arms. "My love, are you all right?" He whispered as he looked at me with an expression of love, and concern at the same time.
I only whimpered, and the tears flowed down my cheeks. He sensed that I was traumatized, and pulled me closer into his chest. I snuggled into his cool marble chest, content where I was.
"What happened?" I heard Heidi ask from the mouth of the alley. Demetri snarled at her,
"This is your fault! If you had been watching her, you could have prevented this!"
"I-I'm sorry…." Heidi sounded like she could have started sobbing if she could, then I heard Haruka shout,
"Bella!"
She entered my vision, but then was pulled back by Alec, who seemed bored and amused by the situation.
"Don't get too close to her." Was all he said, but Haruka fought against him. He kept her in his iron grip, and tears fell down her face. In a blink of an eye, they both were gone. Alec had taken her away from here.
"We have to take her back to the castle." Demetri's urgent voice reached my ears, but my eyes were drooping closed. I felt drugged, as if everything were sluggish.
"She's losing blood!" Was the last thing as I heard as I welcomed in the darkness.
End of Chapter 10.
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