Progress Incomplete

By xoxstorii-gurrlxox

Chapter One

Recap

My eyes adjusted quickly to the dimly lit room, looking around, I noticed about fifty or so vampires around. We were standing in a huge room, that looked like it should have stayed in the movie King Arthur, the whole building was made out of marble and stone, the marble pillars surrounding the room were about 100 feet long and the floors were made out of marble tiling. In the centre of the room there was a stone circle, and in the middle of the circle sat three stone chairs. There were three vampires sitting in those chairs, each one looking scarier and more vicious then the next.

I recognized them from the painting in Carlisle's study, the one in the middle, Aro, had long flowing hair, his face was as white as the stone and his face looked small compared to the robe he was wearing. The one on his right, Marcus, looked to be about in his forties which was impossible because most vampires were turned young. His face was etched in a morbid, sad expression and his hair hanged loosely to his his shoulders. The last one, Caius, looked more vicious than any of them, he almost white hair hangs to his shoulders and his face is one of hatred and contempt and disgust.

"Ah Edward, so glad to see you again." Aro greeted, his eyes flickering to Alice. "And Alice, how are you my dear?"

She nodded curtly, "Aro, I am doing well."

Then his eyes flicked to mine, "A human? Edward, you naughty boy."

"Just kill her already Aro and get this over with, we do not have time to doddle." Caius hissed.

Aro held his hand up, "Patience brother, I must get to the bottom of this." He turned toward Edward. "Edward, if you may?" He held his hand out.

Edward took a step forward when Alice jumped up. "Let me show you what I know Aro, it will make everything go that much faster."

He nodded. "Very well." Alice walked over and grasped Aro's hand. "Ah." He whispered, as his eyes glazed over.

We stood silent for about a minute, before Aro finally let go of Alice's hand. She pulled it back, rubbing it absentmindedly against her pants. "Thank you," she replied, and returned to where she was.

"How magnificent, to see what you see." He replied. He looked to his brothers, "there will be no killing today, let them go." Caius opened his mouth to protest, but once again Aro held up his hand, silencing him. "Taylor will indeed become a vampire, Alice's vision proclaimed so. I will require proof when it is done." He waved us away. "Good day."

We were led to a waiting room, Edward never taking his arm off me. I leaned into his hard body and instantly fell asleep. Exhaustion overtaking my body. I dreamed of vampires ripping humans apart, blood all over the floors, the walls, and their mouth. When I woke up, panting, I was on a plane. I looked over to see Edward and Alice having a quiet intense conversation so I laid my head back down and went to sleep again. The next time I woke up, I was in my bed in Forks, Edward laying beside me. I grabbed onto him tightly, and plunged into darkness once again.

Taylor Swan

Six Weeks Later...

A knock sounded on my door, and I sighed. "Taylor?" It was Bella. "Are you okay?"

I gave a short laugh, me okay? "Go away Bella." I hissed.

"Come on Taylor, you can not hide in there forever." She paused, waiting for me to answer, when I stayed silent she continued. "School starts in a few days, don't you want to go shopping for some clothes?"

"Just leave me alone, okay?" I heard her sigh and move away from the door.

It was only six weeks ago that I saved Edward's life, in doing so, I thought he would stay and be with me. But I was wrong.

Six Weeks Earlier...

"Taylor, we need to talk." Edward stated when I finally stayed awake.

I looked at him, panic starting to rise. "About what?"

"I can't stay here."

"Why not?"

"I have things I need to do Taylor, before we can be together."

I stared at him, my eyes filling with tears. "What things?"

"Just stuff okay?" Edward's voice was filled with grief and pain.

"You mean just going away forever until I die?" I guessed.

Edward's eyes flashed with an emotion I have never seen in them before. "No. I want to be with you forever Taylor. I thought leaving you the way I did, you would get over me and move on. We both know how well that went. So now I am leaving, but you will still know I love you."

"Then why leave at all Edward?"

He grabbed my face with both hands, rubbing his thumb over my cheek. "Listen to me Taylor, please." I looked at him sharply, "I do not wish to leave you. I only want you to live a normal life for one more year."

"What is the purpose in that?" I questioned, my eyes blazing with fury.

"For you to think about becoming a vampire. I know its what you wanted for so long, but dreaming and getting it are two different things. I want you to make sure it is what you really want. Do you understand?" I nodded, meekly. My heart breaking with every word. "I will be back for your graduation and then if you truly want to be a monster, then I shall change you myself under one condition."

"What would that be?"

"For you to marry me Taylor."

I gasped, "You can't mean that, Edward. You know how I feel about marriage."

He nodded. "I know, but it is my condition."

I glared at him, "fine I will do it when the time comes, but I want us to have a human honeymoon and everything it entails."

He flinched, "Whatever you say Taylor. I will be back in a year. You will forever be in my heart, no matter what you choose." And with that, he was gone. Out of my life once more.

I shook my head to rid myself of the terrible memory. I was not sure a heart could be broken twice, but it can be. I feel as if my heart has ceased to stop beating, that at any moment I will collapse dead. How could I survive a year feeling this way? Feeling rejected and unwanted. I wanted my mom, or maybe even Quil. Bella has told me that Jake and Quil have been busy hunting a red haired vampire through all of the Washington state but so far the vampire has been elusive. Bella also told me about the encounter with my mother, what they talked about. I longed to ask her the same questions, to see if I too possessed the ability to go back in time. If I could, I would go back to before I ever came to Forks, and made sure I never came back.

I smiled at the thought, I would lose so much by doing that. At least I would not have a broken heart and I would not know that this kind of love could hurt so much. I wrapped my arms around my stomach, willing the pain to go away. I had to find her, I just couldn't sit here and do nothing, getting swallowed up by the pain.

I threw on some clothes and opened my bedroom window, jumping towards the tree in front of me. Hitting my face on the thick trunk, I stifled the scream that was trying to force its ways out. If I was stronger I would be able to jump out the window straight to the ground. Sighing at my own weakness, I scrambled down the tree as fast as I could. The sun was setting, its rays getting swallowed up the trees.

I had no idea where Cybelle would be, if she stayed in Forks or went back home; but Intended to find her no matter what. I would try around Forks first, starting with the Cullens and work my way from there. I clenched my jaw and started pushing my car down the street, looking around to make sure there was no one watching me. Satisfied, I hopped into my car and sped down the road on the way to the Cullens.

Volterra, Italy

Aro sat in his study, in deep thought, concentrating on the floor before his feet. He has never been troubled quite like this before in all his years as a vampire. Something about the human girl has caught his interest, she seemed mildly familiar. He shook his head, clearing away his abnormal thoughts.

There was a knock on the door, jolting him away from his haze. "Enter."

Marcus and Caius entered the room, their faces troubled. "Brother, what troubles you? You have been in this room for two weeks." Marcus observed.

"My dear brothers, I am troubled." Aro confessed.

"About what?" Marcus and Caius both looked at each other, thinking the same thing. Aro never has been troubled so deeply as to lock himself away for weeks on end.

"The Cullens and their connection to that human girl."

Marcus smiled, bemused. "Is it the Cullens or simply the human girl?"

"The girl, she was rather familiar to me, but I can not figure out why."

Caius laughed, "Brother, did you not notice?" Aro looked up at him, confused. "She is the spitting image of Cybelle."

Aro's eyes widened. "Of course! How could I forget?"

"Indeed brother." Caius smirked.

Aro's eyebrows knitted together in concentration. "We must bring this girl to us. We can use her as bait for her mother."

"What good will that do?" Marcus asked.

"We can make her one of us, force her to become part of my guard. She has a powerful gift, when she has turned it will be 10 times stronger and we can use her to end those blasted Cullens."

"And the mother?"

"She will join us as well, if nothing but to keep her daughter safe." Aro grinned viciously. "Prepare the Shadows Caius. See to it they are ready to get the girl."

Caius bowed. "Of course brother. When should they be ready?"

"Let us give them six months. There are 'shifters as well who will be guarding this girl. They must be ready for anything. Send Felix and Demetri to spy on her for now."

"Of course." Caius left.

Marcus looked over at Aro, concerned. "Do you think it wise to provoke the Cullens this way, Aro?"

Aro shrugged. "I do not see why not."

"They are a powerful coven, and Carlisle has many friends."

"None of his friends would dare try our hands brother. Go help Caius and stop your blathering."

Marcus nodded and left the room. Aro stood up and walked over to his desk, removing books and sheets from aside. Looking down at the picture before him. Yes, it will be all over soon, and he will finally have his love back.

"Soon my love, very soon." Aro whispered to the empty room.

Taylor Swan

My driving around looking for my mother did nothing but waste gas. I sighed in defeat, noticing I had driven to Jacob's house. I frowned, noticing Bella's truck parked near the shed. Cutting the engine and getting out of the car, I walked slowly to the door. I lifted my hand to knock when the door burst open, pouring light onto my face.

A girl a little older then eighteen looked me up and down, a shocked expression on her face. A scar going down from her hairline to her neck glimmered in the bright light. "Who are you?"

I swallowed the nervous lump in my throat, "Taylor."

Her face lit up as she smiled at me, "Taylor, how nice to finally meet you. I am Emily." She ushered me inside.

About fifty pairs of eyes looked up at me when I walked in. I looked around nervously, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to crash your little party."

"Taylor!" Bella screeched happily. "I am so glad to see you out of your room."

She ran over to me and hugged me tightly, wincing slightly at my smell, "Hi Bells."

"Quil has been waiting to see for weeks Taylor, I suggest you go and say hi." She whispered in my ear then pushed me in Quil's direction.

I sat down heavily beside him, giving him a faint smile. "Hi Quil."

He grinned at me, making his eyes light up. "I've missed you."

"I missed you too." I admitted.

"So has the rabbit finally come out of her hole?" Jacob asked, grinning.

I rolled my eyes, "No didn't you hear?" He looked at me, confused but still amused. "I went to wonderland."

He laughed. "Sorry Alice, did not mean to offend you. Although you do look as white as the rabbit. You just need a clock to make it complete."

"And some fur. Care to lend me yours Jacob?" I asked.

He laughed and then turned his attention back to Bella, grabbing her hand in his. "Don't they make a cute couple?" Quil asked.

I laughed. "Sure if your into that sort of thing."

"Do you want to go for a walk? It's kind of stuffy in here."

I nodded, "Sure. I could use the air."

We didn't say say anything as we walked down towards the beach, the silence was comforting though. I grabbed Quil's hand as he led me a fallen tree trunk, his surprised gasp making me smile. We sat down and watched as the moon lit up the lake, making it silver.

"I doubt you want to answer this," Quil began, "but how are you?"

I winced, "I am as okay as I can be I guess."

Quil nodded, as if he understood. "It will take time to heal, it always does."

I nodded, no one knew about the deal Edward and I made. Just that he left, again. "I just hope I am strong enough for this one."

Quil smiled, making my insides jump. "You are the strongest person I know Taylor."

I blushed, "I don't know about that."

He grabbed my chin and forced me to look up at him, "look at what you have been through Taylor. If you were any other girl they would have no soul left. No strength to go on."

"What makes you think my soul is still here?" I asked quietly.

"Because you are you." Apparently he figured this answered everything. I shivered against the wind blowing around us. "Are you cold?"

"I did not realize it was so cold out here." I answered. He grabbed me and pulled me closer, wrapping an arm around me. "Jesus Quil, you are like a heater."

He laughed, "It comes with being a wolf."

I eyed him curiously, "What else comes with being a wolf?"

"Many things. My favourite is being able to run fast and free, leaving everything in the dust."

I sighed, "Sounds wonderful."

He grinned. "Would you like to try?"

"How? I can not turn into a wolf Quil."

He laughed. "I'll be right back." He said and disappeared into the dense woods behind us. A few moments later I heard a growl and turned around.

"Quil?" I asked, surprised. "This does not answer my question."

Quil made a noise in his throat, it sounded like he was choking, but soon realized he was laughing at me. He then lowered himself to the ground, and he made a come motion with his head. I stared at him open mouthed. "You want me to get on your back?" He growled. "Are you crazy?" He growled again, coming closer, still lowered on the ground. "Alright, alright. Don't get all wolfie on me."

I climbed onto his back slowly, grabbing onto his fur as he stood up. I let out a shriek, and he laughed again. Then we shot forward, everything flying passed us in a blur. I ducked into his fur, scared and excited all at the same time. I lifted my head slowly looking in front of me into the near darkness of the forest. The wind was blowing vociferously around me, making my hair blow wildly around me. I started laughing and hugged Quil's warm body to mine. "Thank you Quil." I whispered.

He howled up at the moon as we continued to run through the forest. I closed my eyes, lulled by the wild beating of his heart and the forest's natural noises. In an instant, I fell asleep dreaming of flying across the ocean and loving every second of it.

A/N: Well here it is, a taste of book two. I hope you guys are excited. I know I am, I have been waiting to write book two for awhile. Future chapters will be much longer then I usually write. I have a lot of stuff to happen before I get to the end, so I hope you will be able to bear with me. As usual, read and review. I would be much appreciated.

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