I know, super short chapter. Don't hate me. And this chapter goes completely against the preface I know, she was originally going to die another way, but this is what came out of my brain, and I think it's better anyway.

"You do make an adorable Juliet," Edward teased, as the silver Volvo pulled into our driveway.

I smirked, "Shut up, Tybalt," I said, poking him in the arm, as he helped me out of the car.

Alice and Jasper hopped out as well, laughing at our 'married couple banter,' as Alice so eloquently put it. Rosalie's car pulled into the driveway as well, and she and Emmett hopped out. Rosalie walked passed us, without a word, and Emmett managed a, "Hey guys," before Rosalie pulled him around the house, into the garage.

Edward rolled his eyes, and took my hand. "Come on you," he chuckled, "Alice is going to take us shopping after dinner." I shot him a glare, and he laughed again, and pulled open the front door.

He stopped laughing once he saw the figures in the center of the living room.

There, in our own home, was Victoria, Laurent, and two other female vampires. Their crimson eyes were glaring intently into my chocolate brown ones.

Edward pushed me behind him, a snarl ripping from his chest, as he spread out his arms to his sides, in an attempt to shield me. Alice took a fighting stance on one side of Edward, and Jasper on the other.

"Hello again, Edward," Victoria greeted, malice dripping off every word. "Lovely to see you again,"

Laurent smirked, "And look, he's brought a snack," he chuckled darkly. "How considerate of you,"

A loud roar escaped Edward's lips, and I felt myself trembling behind him. Jasper sensed my fear, and I felt a cold hand on my shoulder as a wave of calm swept over me.

Emmett burst through the door, obviously he had heard Edward's loud malicious roar. He stood behind me, a strategic move, just in case they tried to get around Edward, Jasper, or Alice.

"Well, well Bella," Victoria said, and as I peeked over Edward's shoulder, I could see a smirk cross her face. "You must feel special, all these people trying to protect you. It's too bad that they won't succeed."

"You will not harm Bella," Edward growled.

Victoria cackled. "Would you like to place a bet on that, Edward?"

Suddenly, Alice, Jasper and Emmett stepped away from me, and walked quickly over to Victoria, and stood in formation behind her.

Edward's eyes grew wide, and I almost thought I would collapse. They had betrayed me. They had betrayed Edward. I had never imagined that they would ever do something like that. I called them family, they called me family. Were they lying to me the whole time?

"Don't take it personally," Laurent smirked. "They have no choice but to come to our side. It's my gift you see, manipulation. I can make anyone do anything that I want, and they have no idea what they're doing."

I watched Edward's arms drop to his sides, and I felt myself walk right around Edward, and straight for Victoria. I had no control over what I was doing. I could vaguely hear Edward yelling in the background. I didn't have full control over myself again, until Victoria had me captive again, her arms holding my back to her, her lips inching towards my neck. Edward was struggling to move, and I could tell that Laurent was holding him still.

I screamed as I felt her sharp fangs pierce my skin.

I slammed my eyes shut, as I continued to scream in pain. Suddenly, she let go, and I fell to the ground. I managed to pull up enough strength to look up, and see what was happening.

Alice, Emmett, and Jasper all pounced at Victoria and the two females at once. Laurent stood smiling, his arms crossed over his chest, looking very smug.

He dropped down to my level, and lifted me in his arms. I made an attempt to protest, but the fire rippling through me turned my protest into a painful scream. Edward growled fiercely at Laurent, and I screamed again, another wave of pain flying through me.

Then Laurent did something I didn't expect, he gently handed me to Edward. Edward looked surprised too, but he held me close, inspecting my wounds. I heard the battle between the other vampires raging on, for a few more moments, before I heard them all loudly scatter out the back door.

Edward quickly dashed towards the couch, laying me down gently. Edward kneeled down next to me, placing his cool fingers on the large gash in my neck, it dimmed the fire some, and I let out a sigh of relief.

I felt my consciousness slipping, and Edward and Laurent were both watching me with concerned eyes.

"I'm so sorry," Laurent shook his head. "It wasn't supposed to get this far, this wasn't supposed to happen."

Edward shook his head, "You owe us a hell of an explanation, but you saved her life," I heard him groan, "Well, you kept her from dying, and for that I am grateful, and that is the only reason you aren't dead right now."

"Edward," I rasped, barely able to speak, as I slipped into unconsciousness.

"Yes, love?" he pressed against my neck a little harder, but still gently. It made the fire stop almost completely, but the fire wasn't the only pain ripping through me at the time.

I offered him a weak smile, and said, "I'm going to be one of you," my voice was still hoarse.

He sighed, "I guess you can't bet against Alice after all,"

I chuckled softly, and murmured a quiet, "I love you,"

I did manage to hear a soft voice say, "They're dead," before everything went completely black.

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