Disclaimer: … Just one more thing that adds to the suckiness of my life… I don't own Twilight or New Moon… And I hate that… But Stephenie Meyer does, and I love her for it…
I had been staying at the Cullens' for about two weeks… Everything went about normally, as if my life had never been completely turned around by all of this. We all went to school regularly, except on those rare sunny days… Edward insisted that I stay home with them on those days… when he couldn't be there to protect me. I went to my house every night to eat with my mom, and just talk about things. Edward and Alice accompanied me to ensure my safety.
Lucian hadn't returned, or attempted to get me, but he had sent others in his stead to 'negotiate'. I overheard them talking in the dining room. I leaned over the banister at the top of the stairs where I couldn't be seen, and eavesdropped intently. 'Lucian says to hand her over, and your family will remain safe, Carlisle.' One of the men, er… vampires, said calmly. He seemed just as afraid of Lucian as we were. The other vampire stood quietly near the door. Several times he looked up at me, and once, I was sure, absolutely positive, he had seen me. I leaned up, around the wall, but I could still catch what was being said. I peeked around the corner slowly. Emmett stepped forward, flexing his muscular arms and growled at both vampires. 'I don't see how that could be possible, seeing as though she is a part of this family now.' The men needed no further persuasion after Emmett spoke. The backed out of the house, and I watched their black Mercedes swiftly pull out of the driveway.
I smiled to myself. Did the Cullens really consider me a part of their family? I hurried back to my temporary room, and sat down on the bed. Moments later, Edward appeared in my doorway. 'I suppose you heard all of that…' he said softly, sitting next to me. I nodded slowly. He wrapped an arm around my shoulders and pulled me to him. 'Elise… I promise, that as long as I'm alive, no one, or thing will ever hurt you.' I looked up at him, and kissed him on the cheek. 'Thanks Edward… I love you.' I said. He smiled that wonderful, crooked half smile of his, and kissed me. 'I love you too, Elise.'
My nightmares didn't come until the second weekend I'd been there. Saturday night... Edward heard my screams, and came to my room to comfort me. From that night on, he stayed with me, holding me until morning came. Everything seemed okay when I was with Edward. He made my world better again.
Thursday night, of my third week, I heard a horrible sound outside my mother's house. Alice and I where there for dinner of course. Alice, mom, and I looked up from the table frantically. Cautiously, Alice crossed the room and peeked out the window. 'We have to leave…' she whispered, taking both my mom, and I by the hand. She led us to the back of the house… To my room. She locked the door and opened her phone. Her fingers flew over the buttons swiftly, and she held it to her ear, waiting for an answer, that came before the first ring ended.
'Alice? What's wrong?' I heard Edward's melodic voice say from the other line. 'You, Emmett, and Jasper need to come out her…now.' She said. 'Why? What's wrong? Is Elise okay?' 'Elise is fine… for now. Lucian and two others are out front right now.' Alice replied, not looking at me or mom. I heard the phone click as Edward wordlessly hung up. After a few minutes I heard the squealing of Emmett's Jeep screeching to a stop in front of the house. Alice motioned for my mom and I to stay where we were, and she hurried out of the room. I glanced at my mom, and saw tears in her emerald eyes. 'Mom, it's going to be okay…' she nodded, enveloping my in a back breaking hug.
'Elise!' I heard Edward's familiar voice. 'In here!' I yelled. I grabbed my mom's hand, and headed out of the room. I ran up to him and jumped in his arms. 'Elise…' he whispered. 'We have to get out of here… now.' I nodded, and looked at my mother. 'What's happening?' She asked solemnly. 'They came for her…' Edward said. He took my hand, and I took my mom's and we headed swiftly through the house.
We stood at the doorway. I tried to calculate the distance from the door to Emmett's Jeep, but Edward was way ahead of me. He had already scooped me up, and was carrying me swiftly towards the Jeep. I looked around for my mom. Jasper had her in his capable arms. Before I knew it, we were both strapped in off-roading harnesses in the back seat of the Jeep. I glanced out the window, only to see the vampire, that I was sure saw me at the Cullen's that night, be torn to pieces by Emmett. I looked away, both horrified and grateful.
At the Cullen's, less than two minutes later with Edward driving, he and Jasper hurried mom and I in, and told us to stay in Esme and Carlisle's room.
'Edward…' I said softly. He turned around and I stood on my toes and kissed him softly. 'I love you' he said. 'No matter what happens now, I'll always love you, too.' I replied. 'Nothing's going to happen to you, Elise.' I smiled, and pushed him out the door, closing it.
'Elise, honey… What's going to happen?' my mom asked. Seeing her frightened and unsure, discerned me. My mom always knew how to make things better, but not this time. I took her hand and smiled. 'Everything is going to be okay mom… Edward will take care of it, I promise.' I whispered.
The bedroom door flew open. I looked up, hoping to see Edward, but instead I saw Lucian glaring back at me. His mouth turned up, in to a menacing snarl, teeth gleaming white in the darkness. I didn't have time to scream, as he grabbed me, and jumped out of the window, flinging my mom to the side. I saw her hit her head on a desk… and she fell unconscious.
Lucian tossed me in the backseat of the shiny black Mercedes the other two men had used last time, and sped off. 'LET ME GO!' I screamed. He only laughed cruelly. I reached forward, attempting to grab the wheel from him. He effortlessly knocked my hand away. The car didn't swerve an inch. 'You won't be getting away this time…' He mumbled, smirking in the mirror. I leaned back, and closed my eyes, tears streaming down my face. I tried to come up with a plan to get away, but that wasn't so easy when you were dealing with an undead vampire…
The car stopped. I stayed where I was, and waited on Lucian to get out. When he did, I reached forward, and locked all the doors. As soon as I did, they clicked unlocked again. I peered out the window. He was smiling, holding a small black remote in his hand. Of course, he had the keys… I opened the other door, and jumped, trying to run. Of course, he caught me.