Chapter 4
Bella's P.O.V.
I had awoken once more, tired from over sleeping. Memories from yesterday, or whenever I last fell asleep, poured back into my thoughts. My eyes were open, though I didn't remember opening them. I noticed the man standing against the wall. The burning sensation was worse now. I don't know how I slept through this pain. It was unbearable. The fire was now inching through my heart and my lungs. I could almost feel the smoke coming through my nostrils and ears.
"Precisely. I think I would rather have you for myself. Try to change that, and I kill the Cullen's." I ignored the pain, remembering that last quote before I fell asleep. My eyes narrowed on him. He was staring at me, with delight in his eyes.
"I'm not letting you touch them," I shrieked. My voice broke mid sentence, overwhelmed with the need to scream in agony.
"And what are you going to do to stop me?" He asked, immediately knowing who I was talking about.
"You made a mistake with me. You took me, and changed me. As soon as this transformation is complete, I will be stronger then you. Ha, I might already be!"
"You aren't stronger then me. I am also a newborn vampire."
"Liar. You aren't pale. Your eyes are blue," I stated, screaming the last word, helping endure the pain. The scream only made the pain in my lungs worse. I started hyperventilating. It was hard to breathe and concentrate him at the same time.
"Ah, I am one of a kind, dear Isabella. I am a newborn vampire, but I was changed by somebody special. They weren't fully vampire. They were half human. So, I have human characteristics. I am also stronger then most newborns, and I am able to control my thirst." He chuckled. "Fighting with me would be like a chicken fighting a bulldog. I, being the bulldog, of course."
I couldn't help but to stay silent. There was nothing I could say. I knew the chance of me winning against him was slim now. Hopefully, he was a liar.
The silence filled the room. He stared at me, and I the ceiling. I was imagining Edward here with me, Edward changing me, while the Cullen's took care of this….this….creature.
Hours passed. Maybe minutes. I lost time perception here. This man wasn't leaving me, so I decided to talk to him, calmly.
"Where is Alice and Jasper?"
"I don't know. Probably helping the rest of their family find their way here, like I hoped."
"What do you mean?" I asked, worried.
"Bella, I wanted you. I only took Alice and Jasper because it would be easier for them to find their way back when I let them out, which was about forty hours ago."
"Then why would you want them back?" I asked. An evil grin spread across his face, the smile reaching ear to ear.
"Because they will bring the rest of their clan. I can eliminate the Cullen's for good, and have you all for myself, with no competition."
I felt a sudden hole of ice build up in my stomach, calming the fire. I was almost used to the pain of the fire. If fire was as hot as this. Edward, don't come. I thought, hoping he would suddenly be able to read my mind. Edward, no, no, no. You can't win, Edward. He's a newborn. No, Edward, No. No.
"NO!" I screamed in outrage. I realized I wasn't being held down by anything. It had felt as if I had been held down by hundred pound weights. I moved through the invisible weights, and stumbled to my feet. Shock crossed his face, and he backed up. It was difficult for me to stay up. It had felt as if the weights were pushing like dogs against my leg. Every ounce of energy I had in my body I was using to stand up, and take angry steps towards him. In the corner of my eye, I noticed that my skin was whiter then usual. The physical changes were becoming complete. Fairly soon, I would be a full vampire. I knew that I would be able to hear for miles, see every particle that made up this room, and be able to lung at this man's throat without difficulty. Hopefully.
"I will not let you touch the Cullen's, you freak."
"Freak is a pretty offensive word. You can call me Winston." Winston. Winston. The name did not ring a bell. Ferocity filled my eyes. His face stayed brave, but he took an involuntary step back.
"If you lay one finger on any of them, I will make your throat dinner."
"Ooh, pretty gruesome for a girl. Bella, you can't hurt me like I can you. Don't even try to hurt me, little girl. I have you for eternity, and I can make eternity hell for you."
"I'd like to see you try."
The last thing I remembered was seeing Winston crouch back, then leap forward, his snarling mouth flying at me. My hands covered my eyes, and I anticipated the pain coming in about half a second.