Chapter Twenty-

"What the fuck happened?!" I heard Emmett shout from the doorway.

Caius was breathing unnecessarily heavily as he stared at me.

Carlisle shoved past his sons and Alice with Esme quickly on his heals.

"What happ- oh dear," she whispered covering her mouth as her eyes widened.

He glanced from Marcus, to Caius then focused on me. I shook my head still trying to make sense of things. He averted his eyes from me to Marcus.

"Carlisle, I think Isabella has found her other power," Marcus said handing me over to Emmett who looked very concerned yet very pissed.

"What did she do?" Carlisle toned showed pure curiosity.

Alice answered with amazement, "She freezes things!"

Everyone gasped except for Caius.

"What's wrong with that gift?" I questioned sitting up a little in my husbands lap. I wished I was a human and could sleep right now because I had a horrible migraine. I shook my head a little; I didn't know vampires could get migraines, let alone headaches.

Emmett immediately began rubbing my back and I smiled although I wanted to know why everyone was taken back about my gift. Everyone was wide eyed with shock and it was beginning to freak me out.

Esme was giving a look of worry and no one except Carlisle would meet my gaze.

"Carlisle…" I began before I got the vomiting feeling again. What the hell was happening to me? "Carlisle?" I repeated in a worried tone.

"Freezing is an element that…"

"That what?" I probed.

"That only a vampire slayer can have."

"What?" I choked out as I pushed myself out of Emmett's arms. He stood up and tried to wrap his arms around me but I moved out of the way. I faced Carlisle which was a bad idea because I lost my balance for the first time since my transformation.

Emmett caught me around the waist just as I was less then three inches from hitting the floor with my forehead. I tried to wiggle out from his grip but he kept hold of me firmly.

"What do you mean, 'vampire slayer'?" I asked after I gave up trying to get away. What I needed was for Emmett to stop holding me so tightly around my stomach because I was having excruciating pain.

"A vampire slayer takes care of all unworthy vampires," Carlisle explained.

"And I just happen to be the one who has to do that?" I shouted. I know I was being unreasonable for lashing out but I was aggravated.

Esme stepped closer to her husband, "Bella why don't you go upstairs until this is cleaned up?"

Part of me wanted to go upstairs and lay on the bed while curled into a little ball. Another part wanted to take a hot shower, maybe that would ease the pain I was feeling. But why was I feeling pain in my stomach anyways?
I wanted to scream from my frustration but I couldn't do that to my family. Instead I walked out of the room before I could do anything rash.

I was standing on the balcony over looking the ocean pondering why Victoria had come after me. I heard a faint metal clinging noise and saw someone's hand flash in front of my face with an object. I studied it, and saw that it was a zippo.

"It's yours."

I turned around and leaned on the railing so I was facing Caius, "Why is it mine?"

He took my hand and placed the lighter in my hand then met my gaze.

"Do you know why I've been…" he thought a moment before saying, "how do I put this nicely-?-"

"Why you've been a total jack ass to me ever since you've laid your eyes on me?"

He nodded with a shameful smile.

I shook my head, "Then no, I have no idea."

He exhaled slowly thinking before he explained.

I didn't mind the silence; right now I had more important things. Aro's disappearance was my fault and I needed to bring him back even if that meant I wasn't. I shivered at the thought but knew Aro was more important then some recently turned vampire. Edward could have me; take me away, if only he gave Aro back.

I also needed to figure out why Victoria had come after me when she shouldn't have.

And my main goal, what the hell is up with my stomach?!

I placed my hand on my tummy and pressed lightly on one spot and felt immediate relaxation. I sighed. Even if it was just for a minute without the pain, that was better then nothing.

"The lighter in your hand once belonged to Cardelia. She… she was the last vampire slayer."

Cardelia! No wonder she had helped me. I studied him for a moment then spoke softly, "You were together weren't you?"

He swallowed deeply and his eyes told me he wished he could cry.

Everything clicked. The hateful glares, the sadness stares… I stepped forward and took his hand, "What happened?"

"The last person she froze had hold of her hair from behind. I- I didn't know so I lit him on fire and she went up in flames too."

I hugged Caius before I knew what I was doing. "I'm so sorry."

He hugged me back and whispered in my hair, "You're so much like her." He didn't have to tell me that. I knew from when I saw her after my change that we were alike. Caius pulled away, "When I saw Victoria frozen, I wanted to light her immediately but I was afraid that perhaps she had gotten a hold of you… if I had just set her on fire sooner, you wouldn't have gotten that weak."

I shook my head, "You had no idea Caius! You couldn't have been certain. I know why you waited and I don't blame you."

Now he shook his head, "Cardelia always told me that things shouldn't be frozen for too long… the longer they are, the weaker you get. I know today she was frozen only for a few moments and you got weak, but that was because it was your first time. From now on, it should be easier on you."

I nodded and looked away from him, towards the ocean. He stepped up next to me and said, "A vampire slayer does anything to protect those that matter to them. You're probably thinking how can you kill your people, vampires that is." He smirked, "All I can tell you is that you've met some bad of our kind. And that's just the beginning."

"I know," I whispered.

"The lighter I have given you was hers…" he nodded towards my hand.

I slowly looked down and clicked it open and spun my thumb, igniting the flame. We stood for moment without a word and then Caius kissed my cheek. "Let her guide you Isabella."

I closed my eyes and heard his footsteps retreat.

I had a few hours to contemplate what was going to take place tonight and part of me wish that I had no time.

Another part wished I had days.

Just wondering, is it just me or is anyone getting alerts? Or reviews? I think fanfiction is partially down but I'm not entirely sure. Anyways, reviews would be great… I may update sooner then next Friday but I have no idea right now.

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