Chapter 20

I stared at my family as they wore an expecting look. I decided that I would share the story that made me hate big bodies of water. I closed my eyes and sighed.

"It happened when I was twelve years old. I had one friend at the orphanage, but sadly she was adopted - leaving me by myself," I said as I went into the story.

Flashback:

"Look at her, she's nothing but trash. I could see why a parent would give up a child like that," Bionca sneered, in her oh so high voice. It was irritating to have her constantly pick on me, just to hurt my feelings.

"Yeah, trash," one of her followers Gabby said. I could see the other two girls nodding their heads in agreement. For some unknown reason, they disliked me. I tried to ignore their snide and hurtful remarks, but when I did they would embarrass me in front of all the other girls. Some girls felt pity for me, others didn't pay attention, and few thought it was funny.

That night I had a nightmare, but I knew it was a vision. In the vision I saw Bionca and her three goons arguing with me and for once I stood up for myself, and before I could do anything Bionca pushed me into the pool. As I was falling I hit my head on the edge - everything went black. I woke up that morning and decided that I would work hard to avoid it from happening.

Of course you can't avoid everything in life; some things are just meant to happen and though I worked hard to prevent this incident, it happened just like I saw it would. I was rushed to the hospital and I fell into a coma.

"I spent half a year in a coma, they wanted to wait and see if I would wake up before they pulled the plug," I finished and looked at my family. Expressions ranged from anger to sadness to relief, I guess the fact that I'm alive is a relief.

"So that's why you won't swim," Emmett said, it wasn't a question. I just nodded and turned to mom, who had me in a tight embrace; not to tight. "I'm really sorry Ariel." I smiled, I loved my nickname.

"Well I'm glad your okay, and your with us now," mom said with a smile. I laughed and turned to dad.

"Dad, how long do I have to wear this evil cast?" I glared down at it. I heard the laughs of my family members.

"Since it was a clean break, not long. As long as you don't use it, it should heal in three weeks." I stared at him and groaned.

"That's to long, I don't want to wear it for three weeks," I whined. I saw aunt Lexi raise an eyebrow.

"Have you forgotten your power? All you have to do is concentrate on the injury and it will heal," she said. I gaped at her and palmed my head, accidentally using the exact hand that was attached to my broken arm - my right arm. I hissed in pain and spat out a train of profanities.

Calming down I looked up from my arm to see everyone staring at me open mouthed, with wide eyes. I sank into the couch and blushed. "Sorry," I whispered. I heard laughing and saw Emmett bent over holding his stomach. All I could do was glare at him. "Shut up Emmett." I pouted.

"Oh come on sis, that was hilarious. I didn't even know you knew that many curse words. I'm proud," he said. I looked at him smugly, while mom, dad, and Rose glared at him. If looks could kill, Emmett would be a pile of ash.

"Don't encourage her Emmett. That kind of language will not be tolerated young lady, understood?" mom demanded in a stern voice. I knew I had to get out of this so I put my head down and nodded.

"Sorry mommy," I said in a innocent voice. I could see it was working, as her expression softened. I turned to dad next. "Sorry daddy," I spoke. The look on dad face told me that I was forgiven.

"Its okay sweetie," he said. I smiled at him.

"No fair. The only ones who get let off the hook around here is Renesmee and Ariella," Emmett whined. Renesmee and I looked at each other and shrugged our shoulders.

"Not our fault uncle Emmett," Nessie said. I smirked at Em and stuck out my tongue.

"Besides, your the one who taught me those...many curse words. Remember?" His eyes went wide.

"Emmett McCarty Cullen. You are grounded, no video games for a week," mom told him. I could tell that she was trying to be nice about his punishment.

"Well what about Ariel? She's the one who actually listened to me," he whined like a little kid. Such a whinny baby, I thought. I couldn't help but laugh, only stopping when mom turned to me.

"You are grounded for a week as well. No video games." I stared in shock, I loved video games. I was going to speak when she cut me off. "Nope, no complaining or it will be longer." I sighed.

"Okay," Emmett and I said in unison.

The rest of the day went by quickly. Fred and I decided we were going to go on another date, but mom said we had to wait until my punishment was over. I already had to get Emmett back for what happened last time and this just added to it.

~Chapter end~

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