Quick explanation: I'm already crying and I haven't even started writing yet! Mainly because my sister is watching I Am Legend (which scares the hell out of me, by the way) and the dog just died, so I'm crying. Okay, so there are two songs in this chapter for two reasons. 1) I couldn't pick just one and 2) this second song fit so well for the end of the chapter. It does that in the next, and Im' afraid last, chapter as well. Enjoy! sniffle, sniffle Damn dog had to go and die….God this movie is so good! TT
Oh, and I like Kingdom Hearts, and I used the opening to the second one. It just fits so well! Yes, it's on my iPod. Say nothing. You know you're jealous.
Chapter 11: I came down here to tell you
I watch you
Fast asleep
All I fear
Means nothing
In you and I
There's a new land
(Angels and flies)
My sanctuary
My sanctuary, yeah
Where fears and lies
Melt away
(Music inside)
What's left of me
What's left of me, now
"Sanctuary" Utada Hikaru
I opened my eyes and closed the window shade as I saw the faint rainbows thrown from my skin.
"Good morning, passengers." The captain said over the intercom, "We are arriving at our destination. Please fasten your seatbelts. Thank you for flying with us." The seatbelt light flashed on and the pressure in the cabin changed as we began to descend.
Once we had landed and gotten off a familiar airport opened up before me. Vague memories, considering that they were human and I was in such a hurry the last time I had been here that I hadn't had time to appreciate the scenery.
I walked out to the parking lot, considering grand theft auto, for old time's sake, but I kept walking. Once I was clear of the passersby I broke into a run. As I ran I watched the Tuscan countryside blur past. All I thought about was how much closer to Edward I got with each fleeting step. I truly did nearly feel that I was flying, at this point, my feet barely brushing the pavement.
I clung to every memory I had with him. Every moment was kept safe. I ignored the dull throbbing in my chest. I knew I would be with him soon, which made the pain bearable.
I ran with Bella, keeping pace easily, but I wasn't catching up. I was remembering every single touch, every feeling, every moment. The sound of her voice. She would be with me again soon. That's all I could think.
The sprawling majesty of Volterra came into view, but not Bella. I could feel her. I knew that she was going there. The dark beauty of the city really was mesmerizing. All of a sudden the thick rain that had soaked me and everything around me let up. It was till raining fairly hard, but not as hard as it had been. I smiled up at the sky.
I strolled past a long line of cars, following Bella into the city. As I entered I took a look at the crowds and my heart sank. I couldn't see her anywhere. I wandered the city, but Bella was nowhere to be seen.
As I weaved through the crowds, making sure to stay in the shadows because of the bright sun, I looked for the tower I needed. The tower that would be the most easily seen. I wanted to be with Edward as fast as possible.
Suddenly, it appeared before me. The tower. I climbed the tower swiftly and stealthily, getting to the top in a blur.
In an instant, I saw her. Atop the Volturi's tower, Bella stood, rainbows falling from the glittering facets in her skin. The people stood in a large crowd around the tower, perplexed and amazing at her impossible beauty. Caius came bursting out, cloaked of course, His expression was outraged and became a wide grin as he realized he would get the ending he had wanted all along. He stood in the front of the crowd, closest to the tower, holding off Dmitri who pouted and backed into the shadows.
I climbed the tower to join her.
I had worn my white lace sleeveless top, the same one I had worn the day I had left Phoenix. The day that had changed my life forever.
I saw Caius below, grinning with Dmitri at his side, an identical expression on his face. I smiled and closed my eyes.
"I love you." I heard Edward whisper in my head, as if he were right next to me.
"I love you, Edward." I whispered. Warmth flowed through my body, and I fell.
Spend all your time waiting
For that second chance
For a break that would make it okay
There's always some reason
To feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
Oh, beautiful release
As memories seep from my veins
Let me be empty
Oh, and weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight
In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark, cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you feel
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find
Some comfort here
So tired of the straight line
And everywhere you turn
There's vultures and thieves at your back
The storm keeps on twisting
Keep on building the lies
That you make up for all that you lack
It don't make no difference
Skating one last time
It's easier to believe
In this sweet madness
Oh, this glorious sadness
That brings me to my knees
In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark, cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you feel
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find
Some comfort here
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find
Some comfort here
"Angel" Sarah McLachlan