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Chapter 10- The luck of the Irish

I walked through the metal detector, making sure I could see the surprised look on Emmett's face. Sure enough, his jaw was to the floor. I smirked and picked up my stuff. " How in the world did you do that?" He whispered as soon as he passed.

" Wards are a wonderful thing. Disguised my weapons. Now, pay up." Grumbling he handed me the hundred dollars. I caught him saying something about it 'not being fair' and that I 'cheated'. For such a big guy, he certainly was a whiner. Lanina and Travis caught up with me, I wasn't really talking to the Cullen's at the moment. And ever since my little outburst, they weren't really talking to me. Not that I cared. " What number are you guys?"

" 42 B." Travis told me.

" 42 C." Lanina replied. I looked at my ticket.

" Hmm, I'm 36 A. Wonder who I'm sitting by, hopefully not a good smelling mortal. I'd hate to wait 'til I'm off the plane to eat them."

" You're nuts." Lanina chuckled. I shrugged my shoulders and turned around, hoping I was next to Lin. At least I could tolerate her, a little.

" Who's in the 36's?" I questioned them. They stared at me then slowly Edward and Alice raised their hands. I nodded my head, of course they were. " I have come to the conclusion that someone hates me. That there is a God and he hates me." I massaged my temple with two fingers and sighed.

" Switch with me." Travis told Edward. Edward sneered and shook his head.

" Why should I?"

" Because she's my girlfriend lover boy, you blew it. Give me your ticket." Edward growled and looked like he was about to attack Travis. I stepped in between them, my hands raised.

" Okay first of all, I'm not a piece of meat 'kay? Second, Travis just let it go and sit by Lanina. I'll just sit by Alice."

" But-"

" No buts, live with it." He began to growl, low enough so humans wouldn't hear him. I growled back, sure my eyes were black. " Do it." I said. After a moment he nodded his head and just walked away.

" Wow. . . You sure know how to get people to listen to you don't you?" Alice quipped, a smile on her face.

" Yeah. . . Let me get something straight, this doesn't mean we're friends okay? I just didn't want him groping me the whole damn plane ride. Alice shrugged her shoulders, her smile still plastered on.

" You'll forgive us sometime Noleen. . . I know it."

" Don't get your hopes up." I muttered and walked towards the boarding area.

" You can't be mad at us forever!" She yelled.

" Wanna bet on that?"

" Don't do it Alice, she cheats and will win." Emmett spoke up. I chuckled and gave the lady my ticket. This was going to be a very long plane ride. . .

" Can I get you guys anything?" A blond stewardess asked us. Her eyes were mostly on Edward, she was ogling him big time.

" No thank you." He answered, dazzling her like he did everyone. 'Like he used to do to you.' I thought. For a brief second I could feel his lips on my neck, but then shook the memory away. I was spending way to much time with them.

" So Noleen. . . What have you been up too?" Alice asked me innocently. I turned to her, a look of surprise on my face.

" Please tell me you're joking." I responded. She grinned and took my hand. I quickly pulled it away and wiped it on my jacket. " Don't touch me."

" No matter what you think, we all missed you."

" Wouldn't have had to miss me if you'd stayed now would you?" For a small moment she frowned, but then pushed the frown away and smiled again.

" Well no I suppose. . . " I sighed and leaned my head against the back of the seat.

" I became a well known assassin with bitterness in my frozen heart. I fought for everything I have, have killed many people, and don't regret a damn thing." I peeked at Edward and changed my mind. " Well there's one thing I regret." I whispered. Alice took my hand again, but for some reason I didn't push her away.

" You're so cold now. . .I remember when you'd trip and blush a crazy red." Her eyes spaced out for a second, I assumed she was remembering something. Probably the past, when I was a human.

" Yeah, well some things change when you become a vampire don't they?"

" Yeah. . They do." She said quietly. " I'm sorry Noleen, you're right. We shouldn't have left you." Now I took my hand away, that was enough with the hallmark moment.

" Yeah well, can't go back in time can you?" She shook her head no and glanced at Edward. He was staring at me, his eyes kind of dark.

" Someone needs a big juicy deer to snack on don't they." I teased.

" Better than a human, tell me Noleen-" He stopped on my new name, then regained himself. " How many people have you killed?"

" People? Maybe. . . Fifty." Alice's eyes opened wide.

" Fifty?" I nodded my head yes and laid back down, closing my eyes.

" They all deserved it, well according to the people who wanted them dead."

" You killed them for money?" She asked.

" Yup, and lots of it at that. Vampires are a low fee. Humans are slightly higher. Demons and werewolves are the highest, but also the funniest to kill. Disgusted yet?"

" No. . . You're still Bella underneath all of this."

" No. . . I'm not."

" What happened to your sire? I'd love to meet her and see if she's as evil as you." Rosalie growled from in front of us, I smiled and kicked her seat; hard. She growled a little louder.

" Dead." She whipped around, interested in my answer.

" Who killed her?" Edward questioned me. I turned to him and smiled.

" Yours truly. Set her on fire. Ask Lanina, we had the same sire."

" But, why?"

" Let's say I was a little bitter about my predicament."

" So you killed her." Jasper spoke up, he was seated next to Rosalie and Emmett was beside him.

" You bet your ass I did, and it felt damn good."

" I'm sure it did, I would've done the same thing." Emmett replied. I stared at him.

" Oh really?"

" Yeah, if she made me a mo-" He stopped and looked at me. I grinned.

" A what Emmett?"

" A monster." He whispered. " Sorry Noleen."

" I've been called worse." And that was all I said for the rest of the trip, not having anything else worth saying, I pretended to sleep.

I knocked on the heavy wooden door, the rain pouring onto my head. " Come on Phil! Open your damn door!" I yelled. Suddenly the door swung open and a very scared looking vampire stood in front of me.

" Oh Noleen! Thank God you're here!" He cried. My smirk dropped, something was up.

" What did you do now Phillip?"

" Well, you see. . . Why don't you come in and get settled, then I'll tell you." He said quickly in his thick Irish accent. I stepped aside and let everyone in, his eyes opened wide. " This isn't a hotel Noleen."

" You want my help?" He looked at the Cullen's and Lin, a smile on his face.

" Please, make yourself at home." I chuckled, that was just like Phillip. He turned into the perfect house guest when he needed something.
" Lanina! Dearie give your uncle Phil a hug." She hugged him tightly, she always got along with him better than I did.

" Hey Phil." Phil was our sire's brother. Well, vampire brother. They had the same sire. I set my suitcase down and walked in front of the fireplace, fire crackled high.

" What do you need Phil?" He fidgeted a little then sat down, his face creased with worry.

" I was gambling and-"

" Phil! What did I tell you about your gambling problems! You're a horrible gambler!" I shouted.

" I know, I know! But this time I had a little bit o' luck then. . . Well I lost."

" How much do you owe?"

" Umm. . . My death to a demon." He smiled sheepishly. My jaw dropped and I was silent for a few seconds.

" You bet your life to a demon? What happened to playing for money!"

" I didn't have any." I groaned and started to pace.

" Which one?" He fidgeted again, waiting to answer. " Which one Phil?" I repeated.

" Belthazor." He whispered.

" WHAT!" I screamed. " You bet your life to him! You dumbass-" I must have ranted for at least ten minutes.

" Noleen I know! Can you help me?" I put my hands on my hips, my lips pursed in frustration.

" Fine, but here's what you're going to do for me."

" Anything."

" You are going to go to find out anything about a man named Tai being kidnapped."

" Okay." He looked relieved, I knew why.

" And you owe me half a million." His face dropped, and if possible, paled.

" Half a million?!?"

" I'm going after one of the highest demons there is. You're lucky I'm not asking for more. Get the money Phil. I know you have it you cheap ass." He sighed and got up, walking downstairs. A few minutes later he returned with a suitcase full of money. I gave it to Travis to count and turned back to Phil. " When?"

" Tonight at the pier."

" Fine. . . God Phil, I'm going to kill you one of these days."

" I know." I walked over to my suitcase and pulled out some holy water and a cross.

" Carlisle, you read Latin correct?"

" Yes Noleen."

" Know the part about exorsizing by heart?"

" I'd have to look it up, but most of it I do."

" Good, you're coming with."

" Bella, I don't want him going." Esme told me.

" Frankly, I don't care. He isn't going to die, don't worry."

" You don't know that!" She was getting hysterical, dear God why me?

" Alice?" Alice closed her eyes and shook her head.

" He'll be fine." She whispered to Esme. I stood up, the holy water in one hand and my cross in another.

" Told you. He'll be fine." I stuck the cross in my pocket along with the vials of holy water. Just my luck, I'd have to deal with a demon and try to find the people who tried to kill my father. . . I really needed a vacation.

Thanks to everyone for reading!! Hope you liked this chapter. And I just thought of the name Noleen, I just like the name and thought it was unique and kind of fit the character. Keep reading and reviewing and I'll make sure all my updates get out as fast as possible!! Chapter 1 of hot desire with a cold heart is up, check it out!!!

Until next time,

Faith