The Guardian

Chapter Eleven- Trouble

"You stupid little whore…!" Ace yelled as Charlie continued to kick me. I felt and heard a heart-wrenching snap, and instantly knew that I would never rise from this spot again. It was like I was discovering death over and over again, all in different ways.

My heart was starting to slow, and I felt my struggle against Ace weakening. I had thought that I loved Ace, well it turned out that I actually couldn't hate a person more. I hated his guts right now, for a lot of different things. He tricked me into joining something where I don't belong. He tricked me into loving him. He pretended to love me back, and pretended to care for me. But worst of all, he turned out to be just like my father.

I tried to keep my eyes open, but I was failing miserably, as I felt a second crack in my leg. It must have been broken in three places now, and Charlie continued to kick it. Ace still had a hold on my neck and was applying more pressure to it, as I heard a bunch of small gasps. The next thing I know, Ace is pulled off me and so is Charlie.

I hear a bunch of screams emitting from their throats and I tried not to laugh. Maybe they were burning in hell with me, but then why wasn't I feelings anything?

"Bella!!" I heard Edwards chiming voice over the screams. It sounded more like it was in my ear then off to the side. I smiled; at least I think I did, as darkness started to creep into my mind and sight. Though my eyes were already closed, I could have sworn that I saw Edward's figure standing above me. Cradling me with his cold marble arms, saying something like: "It's going to be okay, Bella." and "Hold on tight, Bells."

Then, with a huge burst of energy, I struggled within his loving arms. I fought my way threw his high defenses and opened my eyes once I knew I was on the firm, non-moving, ground.

"Edward, leave her be." I saw Carlisle standing next to Edward as he put his hand on his shoulder. "She's in a state of delusion. But what ever you do, don't let her run." I think he meant for me not to hear the last part, but I did anyways. I had outrun Carlisle, why couldn't I be able to out run the rest of the vampire Cullen's?

Running seemed like the best option, wait, RUN! I stood as fast as I could and heard a loud cracking noise. My bones had slid back into place, though it hurt like hell. I began to run, though it was backwards at first, and very slow, but I was working my way up to a fast run. I saw Edward and Emmett slowly making their way towards me, moving faster then myself.

That's when I noticed it. There were only six Cullen's. Carlisle, Esme, Emmett, Rosalie, Jasper, and Edward. Where was Alice? Why wouldn't she be here, and why does Jasper have a sad look on his face? Did something happen to Alice!? Could they have done something to Alice...?

That thought scared the bigebees (bi- like if your saying "bit" but without the 't', ge- like your saying the letter 'G', and bees- as in the annoying insect.) out of me and I started to run, full throttle. My legs felt like they would collapse on me any second, and they did eventually, but I was, once again, in the middle of nowhere. And the worst part, Edward and Emmett were right behind me.

They desperately tried to get me to say something, anything.

"Bella, please, say something!" Emmett begged me as Edward looked me hard in the eyes. I had no reaction and my eyes didn't move a millimeter.

"Emmett, she's unresponsive. She might have a concussion, I need you to go back and get Carlisle, tell him the meet me and Isabella at the edge of the forest where we parked." I heard Edward's voice chime in as he slowly picked me up bridal style. He cradled my head as much as possible as he watched Emmett leave and then sprinted in some opposite direction with me in his arms.

My legs hurt like hell, as did the rest of my body. I tried not to struggle too much as Edward carried me to his car and laid me down in the back seat. It was more comfortable then the ground that I was previously on, but it was still uncomfortable in a way. I didn't want to be near Edward, then again I did. I didn't want him to be involved but I still needed his help.

"Edward..." My voice was more like a whisper then an actual speaking. Edward was shushing me and then before I knew it, I was alone in his car. I tried to keep my eyes open, but it was proving to be impossible. Though I could hear voice speaking outside the door. I knew all of the voices but none of the words registered into my mind.

Then the next thing I know, I could feel the car moving underneath my body. Edward was, for sure, driving, and he was speeding.

"Edw--" Was all I could force out of my mouth at one time, half a word. My heartbeat was out of control and I couldn't breath normally. I didn't hear a response from my love as Edward jerked the car to a stop. I had no idea where we were and frankly, I didn't really want to know. All I really knew about the situation was that it was bad, and I might not survive it.

"Bella," I heard Edward's voice for the first time in what seemed like hours. I still couldn't open my eyes, or move any of my muscles but I could feel something different about where I was. There was something soft underneath me, like a bed and totally not like the back seat of his car. And there was something warm on top of me, again not like in his car.

Something gave me the feeling that I wasn't in his car anymore.

"Carlisle she is still unresponsive." Edwards voice chanted above me. I now wished that I could touch him, maybe kiss him... Wow, was I desperate or what?

"Be patient, Edward." A voice I didn't recognize chimed in, it was grumpy and throaty. "She will wake up in a couple minutes. She can hear you now, though." How did they know that?

"Thanks, Alice." Wait, that was Alice? The usual perky pixie!? What happened? I heard another unusual sound, but this one was coming from me. I think I was either groaning or grunting, I'm not sure.

"Bella, Bella, can you hear me?" Edwards voice broke threw my confusion. When I couldn't answer, Edward must have taken notice, because he slid his hand into mine and said, "Bella, if you can hear me, squeeze my hand as much as you can." He said it as though he were talking to a three year old. I squeezed his hand as hard as I could, though that wasn't very hard.

"Ed--ward..." I stuttered as I tried to open my eyes, again. But this time, it actually worked. I opened my eyes the tiniest bit, only to see the faces of the people I really did not want to see. Flashes of Charlie and Ace's faces. I screamed and maneuvered my body so I was as far away from them as I possibly could.

"BELLA!" Edward yelled as I felt the soft thing slip out from under me. I waited for the thud, but it never came. Then, I waited for the cold arms to wrap around, but they never came either. Instead it was just... nothing. I waited a few more seconds before opening my eyes. I was hovering in mid-air, everyone was starring at me like I had two heads. Jolting my body to the side, trying to see what was holding me up I promptly fell to the hard floor.

Alice P.o.v.

Everyone was quiet as there was a swift knock on the door and a loud yelling. There was the voices of the police force, and... Charlie. I guess leaving him in the middle of nowhere, well in the forest, wasn't good enough for him to keep away.

"Cullen's! We know you're in there! Open the door before we have to break it down!" The chief of police, Charlie, screamed threw the closed and locked door.

And suddenly I was back in the still quiet room with my family and Bella. I took a shaky glance to Edward, wondering if he had seen my vision. A swift nod of his head assured me that he had and we were going to do something to stop it.

Bella P.o.v.

All I can really remember from then on was the feelings of someone's cold arms wrapping around me.

"Bella," I heard the loud whisper of the voice that I longed to hear at the moment. I couldn't help the smile that graced my features the moment that he spoke. "I need you to stay still, I will be right back." At the thought of him leaving I visibly flinched, I think that's why he added in, "I promise." afterward. I smiled and nodded, letting him know that I was okay with that, before I opened my eyes and took a good look around.

I was in the back seat of Edwards's car, the Volvo. And we were parked near the front entrance of some hotel looking thing that had 'Hard Rock Hotel' written across the bridge of the building. I didn't quite get a good look at it because the next thing I knew Edward was opening my door and helping me onto my unsteady feet.

"What's going on?" I asked as he led me through the front doors and to the inside of an elevators. He pressed one of the numbers but I didn't get to see because he pushed me up against the wall and kissed me. Talk about being rash, huh?

Edward was putting so much passion into this one kiss I thought my heart was ready to explode. When Edward finally pulled back, we were both panting and out of breath.

"Edward, please tell me what's—"

"Bella, please, listen to me." Edward's eyes were caring and wanting. I nodded and waited for him to continue. "Alice had a vision, the police are looking for you, Because of Charlie." Edwards voice was soft, as is he wanted me to understand and not to get upset. But how the hell is that possible? My own father was out get me, well he always has been but...

"Bella?" Edward called my name as the elevator doors opened. I blinked and looked around. Edward had bought us the pent house.

"What the..." Was all I could manage to say as Edward and I stepped out of the elevator and into the room. Wow. It was huge and very beautiful. Edward walked me over to the couch and as he lifted me up to lie me down I saw his eyes go wide.

"Edward," I said his name carefully. "What's wrong?" But Edward just shushed me as he turned on the wide screen big T.V. and rang his fingers over my cheek.

"Nothing is wrong, love. Now, please you need your rest. Try and relax, please?" I couldn't say no to his beautiful caring features, so I closed my eyes and tried to sleep. And to my total discomfort, I did. I slept very good actually. I dreamt about Edward, and his beautiful face, and his and I's future life together... If I were ever to get ride of Charlie and Ace... and the gang.

I awoke what seemed like minuets later to the ringing of a cell phone. My eyes widened as I reached over to grab the phone and read the caller I.D.

Edward, it said. I couldn't help but smile as I answered the phone.

"Hello?"

"Bella, thank god you picked up!" I could tell that Edward seemed a bit worried but I didn't know why. "You need to get out of there!"

"Edward, why aren't you here? You said you wouldn't leave me." I put on a small pout though I knew he couldn't see it.

"Bella, listen to you. You need to find a way out of there, and fast! The police are down at the lobby and they are searching the name list--"

"You put the room under my name!?" I cut him off.

"Hell no! I'm not that stupid, Bella. It's under mine, but they are coming to question me right now, Bella get out of there now!" He said before hanging up. I stared at the phone for a moment before closing it and standing up. I didn't get this far just to be caught and beat to death. I didn't survive this long just to see everything crash and burn right in front of my eyes.

I put the cell phone in my pocket and ran as fast as I could to the elevator. This is the only way they could possibly get to the pent house, and this is the only possible way down... stupid hotel.

I quickly jumped into the elevator and pressed the number for the lobby. I could slip out the back while they were talking to Edward. That was the plan I decided on while the elevator moved and then stopped. The door dinged and I looked around. My eyes meeting with Edward's gold ones. He didn't even flinched as he saw me and smile.

"Could we search your room, Mr. Cullen?" Edwards smile ceased as he nodded and glanced at me again.

"Sure, officer." Edward's musical voice drifted out of my hearing range as I sprinted for the back door. I wasn't going to stop until I knew that I was safe.

It was dusk now and I have already had at least six close almost run-ins with police. Ten close almost run-ins with a member of my gang, and my legs hurt like hell, though I knew I had to hide it from my expression and my mind, in order to keep going.

Then sirens blared from behind me as I made a sharp turn down the bumpy concrete sidewalk. My heart was racing, my mind was still trying to comprehend what was happening.

Everything around me was a blur. My legs were burning, screaming for me to stop, but I pushed them on, faster. Then my dark, brown eyes found a opening in the gray brick wall of a flower shop.

I sighed with relief as I willed my legs to slow. The sirens were closer now, just around the corner. I slid into the small opening and pushed myself against the graffiti covered cold brick wall.

The cop car sped past me, oblivious. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. My phone started to vibrate in my pocket, making me jump.

'A little jumpy today?' I thought with a chuckle as I glanced at the caller ID, then flipped the small phone open.

"Hello?"