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Chapter 16- Urges

I really hated flying. Yet, I always found myself having to fly somewhere for work. Irony is a bitch at times. I waited at the foot of the staircase, waiting for all who were coming to get done. My bags were already packed, as where Mike and Ash's. I couldn't believe how slow the others were being. They were vampires after all. " Oh for Christ's sake," Ash cursed under her breath, checking her watch for the fifth time. " Would you people hurry up!" She yelled. I laughed, leaned against the banister and bit my lip to keep from laughing anymore. It was a good sign that I could still laugh, considering how crappy my life was going to be for the next who knew how long. Or maybe I was finally going crazy; I wouldn't erase it off the list. People with as many problems as me generally went crazy.

" You sure are bossy," Yuzria complained as he came down the steps. He'd helped Hope pack. Ash grinned smugly and nodded her head.

" Yes I am. And I am damn proud for it. Now, step aside you two." Yuzria did as she asked, whereas Hope came running towards me. I picked her up and held her close to me. She smelled so sweet, like roses.

" I'm gonna see papa Aro!" She exclaimed, a grin on her face. I nodded, a smile on my face. She'd taken to Aro better than Marcus and Caius. I could understand why. He was much warmer than the other two. Not to say they didn't love her, because I knew they did.

" Yup, and uncle Marcus-"

" Uncle Caius too?" She interrupted. I shook my head yes and she smiled.

" Good, I missed them." I rubbed her back as she laid her head on my shoulder. I loved her warmth. " Is grandpa and grandma coming us?" Her voice sounded a little muffled against my skin, but I could make out her words clearly. I sighed and took two seconds to think about lying. But, kids always seem to know when you're lying. Maybe that was just mine, but Hope always caught me in a lie. So, the truth it was.

" I don't know sweetheart. They don't approve of something mommy has to do." I answered. She pulled back from my shoulder, a puzzled look on her face.

" Whatcha gotta do mommy?" I shifted her into my other arm and tried to think of the easiest way to tell her what was going on.

" Well, mommy has to go after that bad lady from your dreams. She's going to hurt a friend of mommy's, so I need to stop her." She nodded her head, her eyes glaring into mine.

" I understand mommy," she said simply before laying back on my shoulder. I raised an eyebrow and looked at Ash. She smiled and let out a little chuckle.

" That girl is smarter than everyone else in this god forsaken house," she grumbled, turning back to the stairs. Yuzria rolled his eyes and closed his eyes, leaning his head against the door.

" You're tired aren't you?" I asked him, knowing he probably hadn't slept in a while. He opened one eye and grudgingly nodded his head.

" Yeah, but don't worry. You needed me, that was more important than my sleeping." He replied. I winced. That sounded so. . . intimate.

" Did Tori understand? She wasn't mad was she?"

" No, of course not. Why would she be?" His eyebrows furrowed; he really didn't know why his wife could be jealous of me. Men. I nodded my head at Hope and sighed. " Ah, yeah. We'll talk later." He went back to his comfortable position, and that was that. Hope shifted and then I heard it. Her stomach growled. I let out a tiny laugh and looked at her.

" Hungry?" She nodded and rubbed her stomach. " Uncle Mike will take you in the kitchen." Mike stepped forward and grabbed her. She adjusted to his arms easily, letting him carry her into the kitchen. I loved how everyone close to me was so comfortable with my daughter. It made me happy.

" Flora called," Ash said softly, tearing me from my thoughts. I looked at her, arched an eyebrow and waited for her to continue. She cleared her throat and swallowed. " They're coming back. She said she's mad you didn't call her when this all first began. You're going to get a storm of Flora when she gets at Volterra." I grimaced and then let out a deep breath. Flora wasn't fun when angry. Things tended to get broken, which meant we probably should argue outside.

" Okay, thanks for telling me Ash." I responded. She nodded her head and yelled once more up the banister.

" I swear if you people don't hurry up, I'll put the flame under your asses for you. Move it!" She shouted. Yuzria smirked, but didn't open his eyes.

" I see why you two are friends," he mumbled, stifling back a yawn. Edward came down the steps, putting his bag besides Hope. Then he stepped beside me and wrapped his hand in mine. He briefly kissed me, then turned back to the stairs. I frowned, wanting more than a little peck on the lips, but didn't say anything. I was much too tired to argue. Alice and Jasper were next, both of them were smiling softly.

" Remember, you aren't-" Alice held up a hand and then surprised me by hugging me tightly.

" You're my sister Bella, you don't have to fight this alone." She pulled back and kissed my cheek. Then she stepped beside Yuzria and her husband. I sighed and watched as the rest of my family came down the stairs. Even Joanne was coming. I didn't hide my disappointment. I almost wished they would stay home. They'd be safer that way. But since when did anyone listen to me?

" Alright, let's go." I whispered and walked out of the door.

I thought the attendant was going to kill me when my phone all of a sudden went off. I smiled and whipped it out. She was about to say something, when I narrowed my eyes and hissed. She left, fear displayed across her face. I chuckled as I opened the phone. Edward was glaring at me. Oops. " Hello?" I said into the phone.

" Flora is going to kill you when you get here," Manny said. I groaned and rubbed the bridge of my nose with my fingers.

" Yeah, I know. Is there anything else you need, cause I'm not supposed to be using a phone on the plane."

" Just wanted to call and see how you were doing. Out of all of us, she liked you best. How have you been with the urges?" My heart widened, I forgot how good it was to talk to Manny. He was a great guy, wonderful to talk to. And he truly cared about people. You don't get that often among vampires that Annebelle sired.

" Okay I guess. Is it wrong to say. . . I'm scared?" I whispered. Manny inhaled sharply, but I could see him shaking his head.

" No, that's understandable. You listen to me, you are going to be fine."

" You don't know that Manny."

" I do, cause I know you. Tell you what, when you get here we are going to have a nice long chat. Well, after Flora is done with you of course." I winced again. " You know, she's worried about you Bella. You should've called her."

" I didn't want to bother-"

" Bother!" I listened as he started to go off in Spanish. I held the phone away from my ears as his voice got louder. Ash snickered from behind me. I turned around and gave her the meanest look I could, but it didn't faze her in the slightest. " Noleen,Noleen,Noleen," he suddenly said, his voice quiet again. " We love you, you are our sister. Don't ever, ever hesitate to call us. Especially when it's something as big as this."

" I know Manuelo," I replied softly. " I'm sorry."

" I know you are. You're still going to have to put up with Flora. I can't get you out of that."

" I know." I inhaled deeply and then let out a yawn.

" Ah, you're tired. I'll let you go. See you when you get here Noleen."

" Yeah," I closed the phone and put it back in my pocket. Edward was still looking at me, his eyebrow arched. He went to say something, but I shook my head and groaned. " Please, just. . . Just let it be Edward. Just for now. I don't want to talk about it." He nodded his head against what I knew was his better judgment and kissed my forehead. I laid my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes. Soon the chatter in the plane faded and I was floating in a half asleep state. My mind drifted and I remembered the first time I'd ever felt it; ever felt the urge. . .

The night was dark, the stars twinkled above us. I growled, my hands clenched tight. I hated gathering food for Annebelle. The look in the victims' eyes when I took them. . . It haunted me. I caught a scent in the air. Woman, a few feet away from me. I snarled and followed the sweet smell. This wasn't what I wanted. I wanted to be a vampire with. . . him. Instead I was stuck in this hell. With my own, personal devil. Suddenly the woman was right there, getting ready to go into her house. I snuck up behind her and grabbed her. She tried to fight, but I was too strong. I took the needle out of my pocket to knock her out when it hit me. A sudden pain, an ache in my stomach. I dropped to my knees, bringing the woman with me. My eyes clouded over and for a second all I could hear was her frantic heartbeat. She turned, her eyes opening wide.

" Please, please let me go." Tears streamed down her face. I growled, and snapped my teeth together. She squealed, still trying to get away. The pain hit me again, and I realized what it was. Hunger. I was suddenly starving. The lust for her blood was large, I needed it. I could practically taste it rushing down my throat. I roared, not wanting to end her life. She screamed, her eyes opened in fright. She knew she was going to die. I tipped her neck to the side and stared at it. The blood pulsed under her skin. I sobbed dryly.

" This isn't what I wanted," I cried softly.

" Please! I'm begging you!" I looked into the young woman's eyes and frowned.

" I'm so sorry." I whispered, then sank my teeth into her neck. She went limp as I savagely tore into her skin, needing to get more blood. More, I needed more. I rose my head up and still the ache grew in me. I glanced down at the corpse before me, and upon seeing what I had done, screamed.

A/N: Ah, another chapter. Hope you liked it! I'm glad to see you guys liked the first chapter of my new story: Forgotten Love! I also posted the link to my fictionpress, where my original stories are, in my profile. So check it out if you liked. One of you already did, and thank you so much for that! I'd love to see how you guys think of my original writings. But, I digress. Again, hopefully you liked this chapter. I had to write the convo with Manny in, because he's one of my favorite characters. I'm not sure why, he just is. Hahah. Along with Ash, I love Ash. Well, I love the whole little group I gave Noleen. ANYWAYS, review for me and let me know how you liked everything. Loved it, hated it, whatever. Just let me know your thoughts, cause I love keeping that connection with my readers. Thanks for reading!

Until next time,

Faith