Chapter 3 ~ Victoria

My whole human life was flashing before my eyes, first meeting Edward, finding out he was a vampire, him saving me from James, prom with him, and a few other memories about him.

I screamed, another streak of pain shot through my body as I was burning, wishing it would end soon.

I had a lot more memories too, some about Jacob, Jessica and Charlie, but one memory in particular caught my attention, one that had felt like yesterday because it scared me so much at the time.

This memory happened to be about Victoria, not when I first saw her in the baseball field, and not when James decided to hunt me down, but only a couple weeks ago, right in my own home.

Flashback, 3 Weeks Ago

I was driving home from school thinking about the Cullens when it occurred to me, does Edward really matter to me anymore? He left me, probably to die in those woods, and I would've if Sam hadn't found me. I shuddered at the thought, Edward never actually cared, if he did he wouldn't of left in the first place. Then I realized I didn't care either.

Sure, I've been depressed for the last 5 months, but now I'm feeling much better, I've realized how great my friends actually are, although they'll never compare to Alice. I shouldn't think about her though, if Edward isn't coming back then she definitely isn't.

I pulled into my driveway and hopped out of my car, I felt a strange sensation of someone watching me, I looked around and saw no one, so I just shrugged it off and went inside. Locking the door just in case, I then headed upstairs to do my homework.

I dumped my bag on the floor and collapsed on my bed, exhausted from the busy day at school. I let unconsciousness take over as I fell asleep.

I woke up suddenly to the sound of someone in the kitchen. Thinking it was Charlie I got up and went downstairs to say hi, but by the time I got to the bottom I knew something was wrong.

I walked towards the kitchen slowly and silently, peering in through a crack in the door. I froze suddenly, there was nothing in the kitchen, but I felt someone breathing down my neck.

I spun around instantly, staring into the blood-red eyes of the fiery haired vampire standing in front of me. Fear radiating through my whole body, I was shaking as I took a step back.

"V-Victoria." I stuttered, fear clearly showing in my tone, she seemed to like that. "Bella." She spat, "It's been too long...Such a shame he left and didn't turn you."

I flinched at the mention of him, she noticed and smirked again. "Well, well, well, what are we going to do with you now?"

"I-I um-maybe leave and pretend this never happened?" I said hopefully, although I knew that wouldn't happen.

"Ha! You wish, I have better things planned..." she said in a tone that made me curious, I raised an eyebrow in question. "Your next decision could change your life forever" she said this in an even stranger tone that I had a feeling I knew what she meant, but I couldn't be sure.

"What do you mean, my decision? Do I get to chose if you kill me or not?" I rolled my eyes, pretty sure I was gonna die today whether I like it or not.

"That's exactly what I mean." She said seriously, a look of shock and disbelief crossed my face. "But judging by your expression, that's not exactly what you expected."

She closed the distance between us and grabbed my shoulders tightly, I couldn't move even if I wanted to. "Bella" she whispered quickly in my ear. "I kill you, or I turn you, it's up to you."

I had no clue why she was letting me choose, although the options were "life changing" she obviously knew what I would choose. But why? Why was she being nice enough to give me what I wanted ever since I met Edward?

As if she could read my mind, she then said "I can tell your wondering why, I see it in your eyes. I also know that Edward couldn't read your thoughts, I then figured out that you must be some sort of mental shield and if I turned you it would be much stronger."

I gasped, it was so obvious! I once overheard Edward and Carlisle talking about me and a shield, I didn't understand then, but now it all makes sense. I smiled, fear drained away from my body, but still I wondered why Victoria asked me instead of just doing it.

It was like she read my mind again. "I only asked because if I had of just turned you, it would've been against your will, meaning you had reason to kill me after. But since I gave you the option to be turned, I would technically be doing you a favor and in return you would have to do me one." I raised an eyebrow again, realizing what she meant. She wanted to use me for my gift, so she put me in a situation that I either had to do it or die. Smart move.

"My plan was perfect, sure there was the slight chance that you would choose for me to kill you, but I'd still get my revenge on the Cullens. Even though it wouldn't be as satisfying as what I hope to do." She smirked and before she spoke again, I decided I wanted to say something.

"Your smart, I'll give you that. I understand that you're planning to use me, although I'm not completely ok with that. What I do want it know is, why would turning me instead of killing me be more satisfying in the hope of getting revenge?"

"First of all, it doesn't really matter if you're ok with me using you, you'll do what I say, trust me on that one. Second, killing you would be a huge waste of the potential of your gift. Also, it would be satisfying because the best way to get revenge on someone is to use someone they trust against them. The Cullens trust you, and if you helped me get revenge on them, you betrayed them, it will be extremely satisfying to watch them fill with joy at the sight of you and then be broken with the information that you helped me. Just the thought of them getting what they deserve fills me with joy every time I think about it."

I simply nodded to show my understanding, but her face lit up with hope. "I really don't know what to say, but I understand what you mean now, and I like it. The Cullens used me as their toy, and then left me to die, so I'd love to get revenge on them." I smiled at her and she grinned back. "I'll help you under one condition..." I then just stared at her, expecting her to tell me I didn't really have a choice either way. But she just stared back and raised an eyebrow, waiting for me to continue.

"You turn me after I graduate, so I can say proper goodbyes to my family and friends and pretend to go off to college." I looked at her again and waited for her to speak, she seemed lost in thought.

"I suppose that could work, a few months couldn't hurt and we need to figure out a good plan anyways. Bella, I'll be back every few weeks to check on you and talk, don't try to run away or tell anyone about our plan." I nodded and she seemed pleased, she then turned around and was about to leave when I yelled "Wait!" She spun around and looked at me curiously. "Victoria, thanks, for not killing me today and giving me a chance. Thank you." She simply nodded and gave me a quick smile. "Anything else?" I shook my head and smiled as she turned around and left without a noise.

Back to Present Time

Damn.

That memory was something, I just hope Victoria doesn't think I backed out on our plan. When this horrific burning is over one of the first things I'll be doing is going to Forks to speak with Victoria and tell her what had happened in the past couple days.

I let out another ear-splitting shriek of pain as the burning continued, I heard Alice by my side trying to comfort me as I withered in pain and agony.

I thought about Victoria again and realized that we'd probably never get the revenge we planned since I was joining the Volturi. Although Edward was already dead, so there wasn't really a point in doing anything else now. But the rest of the Cullens were still alive, including Alice, who was still beside me as I burned.

I didn't particularly hate Alice, she wasn't as bad as the others, meaning she didn't really care much about what I did or didn't do. She let me choose what I felt like doing and then gave some suggestions depending on what I did, but she never forced me to do anything I didn't want to do.

The rest of the Cullens took after Edward though, always so pushy and judgmental when it came to what I decided to do, never letting me be me. Always telling me what to do and how to do it, and never leaving me alone and giving me some personal space.

I hated that but never had the courage to say it and stand up for myself. If anything, I was glad that they left (after breaking down for 5 months) it gave me a chance to let go of the past and focus on my future. Now I know my future and I have to stick with it, or I'll probably end up like Edward, torn limb from limb and actually burning in a purple flamed fire.

I screamed yet again as the venom coursed through my veins, changing me from mortal to immortal, from human to vampire.

Notes:

Did you guys like the flashback? It's somewhat a backstory and shows some events coming up in the story. Next chapter won't be vamp Bella yet unfortunately, but I'm planning on writing a bunch of POVS for a few different characters! Most of them from the events that have taken place already, and a few taking place while Bella is changing.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter and thanks for reading!

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