Bella Snape-Lestrange Chapter 14
Bella's POV
It was sundown, and I was ready to speak with Edward. I had to tell him the truth. He was my friend, and I had a duty to him. My heart ached as I thought of my old friends. They'd call me a traitor if they saw me now. How could I have joined the very thing which Harry had tried to destroy? Cedric would be disppointed in me, I had disgraced his memory. But I was doing this because I was forced to; not because I support the cause.
Edward was at the door, his eyes were blazing with intensity. I smiled faintly before I opened the door. "Hello, Edward. Where are we going exactly?" I asked. I was very nervous. He had a way of doing that to people. "A special place. I like to go there when I want some privacy, and no one but you and me will know where it is." He said reassuring. He parked his volvo on a road, that lead to a trail. "A trail? You know, I'm not the most graceful being on this earth." He chuckled. "Yeah, you aren't." I huffed and crossed my arms. "But you're the most beautiful swan on this earth." Edward said in a whisper. He put his finger on my chin and brought my face closer to his. "I want you to know that I will always care for you, no matter what you are. But I need to know if you'll extend that same courtesy to me." Edward said tenderly. "I'll try, but no guarantees." He nodded. I didn't know what he was, but I had been raised to be wary of all danger.
I started walking, and I felt a chill in the air. Edward was right next to me. "Are you cold?" I nodded. He gave me his coat. It smelled exquisite, just like him. We kept walking, and I kept tripping, but Edward was there to hold me after I fell. I didn't like being taken care of, even when I was a child. Father was impatient, and would give me the hardest tasks which I always had to excell at. When I got older, he'd often ship me off to Aunt Andromeda, because it would have been terribly embarrassing to deal with a teenage girl with a boyfriend. Anyway, I kind of liked having Edward around. He was therapeutic to me.
Edward sat on a nearby rock, and motioned for me to sit with him. The place was amazing! I was flabbergasted at the sight! "I love this place, Edward. You picked a great place to talk. So let's get to it. I have a secret, you have a secret, let's just get it off our chests." "You first." We both said at the same time. I laughed. "I am not human, Bella. I am a..." Edward sighed heavily. "Vampire. I drink blood, as evil as that is, my family and I have been like this,"he pointed to himself. "For years. I'm a monster. You don't know how many people I've killed. Don't worry, I only killed the ones who needed to be dead. I was playing God back then. But I've changed, and I am..attracted to you. I would never hurt you. I need you to know that." Edward took my hands and grasped them tightly.
I laughed bitterly. "You think you're a monster? Try living in my world. A world where with just two words, you're dead. No weapons needed. Except a wand. I'm a witch, Edward. So is my mother and father. And mostly everyone I know. Life for us isn't easy. You live forever, probably?" I asked. He nodded. "You're damn lucky. So many people have died over power, and greed. My 'leader', so to speak, is the one who is evil to the core. He wants to gain power over all witches and wizards, and even muggles. I only joined his group because of my family. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here." I shook my head.
"Wait, muggles? And why would your family force you to come here? Also, how do witches kill people? Magic words? And-" I held up my hand. Too many questions, so little time. "Edward, I was sent here because it wasn't safe in my world. I can't talk about it now. I'm not ready now. But muggles are non-magic people. Like you. And Charlie. Dark witches and wizards that belong to his side kill people. And before you ask, yes I have killed a person.. It was hard, but I killed one person. Hopefully I never have to do it again." Edward looked pained. "If you're disgusted with me, I understand. Just promise me you won't tell anyone. " I started to walk away. I was stupid. How could I think Edward could like the real me? "Wait, Bella! Please don't go. I was just saddened because I couldn't bear the thought of you...killing people. As fiery as you are, I cannot imagine it." I smiled. I leaned in closer to him, and he hugged me. Edward's cold, icy arms were hard and suprisingly comfortable. I loved the feeling.
The perfect moment was ruined The Dark Mark started burning to the point where I could feel it searing through my skin. I sighed, and jumped out of Edward's arms. I moaned at the loss. "What's wrong?" Edward asked, concerned. "It's a witch thing." I muttered. I rolled up my sleeve. His eyes widened and they turned black. "Goodbye, my Bella. Be safe, love." My heart warmed instantly.
A/N: I had writer's block. Sorry it was so short. Read/Review. I like to hear your thoughts.