Chapter Four: Denali

I sighed as we finally pulled up to a large house. We had bee driving forever, or that's what it felt like. I was currently wearing a pair of ripped up jeans and a black long-sleeved shirt, courtesy of Alice's shopping trip.

"Are you getting out, Bella?" She asked. I nodded and got out. Alice smiled and we walked up to the house. She didn't even have to knock on the door. It opened when we were almost to it, and a young male vampire stood there, smiling at us. I didn't know him, but of course, I didn't know anyone in Denali.

"Hello, Fredrick." Alice said sweetly as we walked into the house.

"Hello Alice. How nice of you to visit." He said. I noticed he didn't take his eyes off me.

"And who are you?" He asked me.

"Bella." I said. He nodded.

"I'm Fredrick." He said. I nodded.

"Oh Alice!" A woman cried, rushing into the room. I assumed it was Tanya.

"Tanya!" Alice cried. Yep, I was right.

They hugged briefly, and then Tanya looked at me. "Who are you, dear?" She asked.

I was about to answer when Alice said, "Oh, this is Bella." Tanya frowned.

"Bella? Did Edward actually…" She stopped, taking in the pain on my face.

"No, it was a recent accident." Alice said.

"You're a newborn?" Tanya asked. I nodded.

"Yeah. I'm only about a week old." I said.

"My. And you're eyes…" She said. I knew my eyes were the same as hers. A nice golden color. Maybe a little darker now…

"Yeah. I've never tasted human blood." I said.

Fredrick and Tanya grinned at me. So did Alice. "That's very good!" Tanya said.

"That takes a lot of willpower." Fredrick said.

"Carlisle will be happy to hear it, Bella." Alice murmured. I smiled at them, although it didn't really reach my eyes.

"Where is everyone else?" Alice asked softly.

Tanya smiled. "Hunting. We elected to stay here." She said, including Fredrick in the 'we' with a sweep of her arm.

Alice nodded, and they started to talk, and then they just walked away, talking, and left me alone. With Fredrick.

I didn't really care. I didn't want to have to make polite conversation with him. I didn't want to be here. I just wanted…I don't know what I wanted.

"What's wrong?" He asked softly, suddenly by my side.

I shook my head. "Nothing. It's just….I'm not used to being a vampire yet." I said softly. It was kind of the truth, kind of a lie. What was really wrong was that I hated being what I was because Edward had run from me.

"Hey, it gets better." He said softly. I gave him a skeptical look.

"Really? I doubt it. I mean, in ninety years, my whole family will be dead, and I'll still be here, like this. I don't' think it will ever get better." I said, my breath barely a whisper.

He shook his head. "Yeah, that's all true enough, but you won't be alone. You'll have us, in Denali, and the Cullens, where ever they'll be, and all the other good vampires." He said, his breath tickling my ear. I just shook my head, and took a step away from him.

"Maybe. But right now, it sucks." I said, turning to leave. "Tell Alice I said thanks." I said as I headed to the door.

"Where are you going to go?" He asked me softly. He hadn't moved from his spot.

"I have no idea." I said. It was a half lie. I didn't know where I was going, but I knew I was going where ever the hell Edward was. I would find him, and I would talk to him. Or not. Maybe just finding him would be enough…

I sighed and opened the door. I stepped outside, and closed the door behind me. I looked at the bright blue sky, got my bearings, and took off. I was going to go back to Washington, find his scent, and follow it.

I wouldn't give up until I found him. Even if it took me forever, because I had eternity now.

Sorry it's shorter than the others! Fredrick is my own character, and he'll show up later. Please review! Oh, and thank you to all my reviewers so far! I love you all!

-Edge of Darkness