Disclaimer: The characters of this story are the intellectual property of Stephenie Meyer alone.
NB: This scene is more or less the reason why I started writing this (other than the fact that I can't wait until August 2nd!). I was rereading some things from Twilight and realized a flaw in my last chapter. Instead of correcting it, I decided to speed up the process.
Unexpected Change
I screamed and saw the agony in Edward's face. I writhed in pain. My best day turned instantly into a nightmare.
"Oh my God, Bella." His voice was so full of agony that my heart felt more pain for him than me.
I hadn't considered this. Apparently he hadn't either.
"No, Bella, no!" His voice was so angry, so abrasive, and full of tears.
The fire raced through my body. I forced my eyes open and tried not to scream again as I looked at him. The pain was too much, I yelled.
Edward's arms wrapped around me instantly, his cold skin not helping the fire in my blood. He grabbed the sheet and tucked me inside of it, his arms binding my thrashing.
"Carlisle!" As he roared I heard the door open. "I, I had no idea! Oh God, please help her!"
Another pair of icy hands were touching me, touching my face. One gently plied an eyelid open. I saw Carlisle's face, tormented, only for a moment before ramming my eye shut again and thrashing more.
"MAKE IT STOP!" I screamed, crying horribly now.
"Edward," Carlisle's voice was soft and apologetic. "There's nothing you can do, not now. There's no way to retract that much venom."
The fire burned me into blackness. I was vaguely aware of a furious growl and my burning body being crushed against a block of marble.
"I'm so sorry, Bella. Please forgive me!" His voice was a whisper as I lost consciousness. "I love you."