Trying to transfer the stuff in my head to this story....trying....im tryin
"Aw Man..craaaaaaaaaap.." I groaned.
This memory had been so clear, It had left my head spinning. Pain thrashed around in my head, almost as if it was trying to find a way out.
"Well, good morning Sunshine!" My ears rang, the voice bashed around in my head.
"AH TOO LOUD!" I pressed the palms of my hands to my ears. Dianna? "Where am I?" I mumbled, leaning back.
"In my car, hun." I opened my eyes. And there I was sitting in her sedan.
"MOTHERFU-" She covered my mouth. I squeezed my eyes shut waiting for the pain to stop. But, with my luck, it just got ten times worse.
I pushed Dianna's hand away. "Stop." I said annoyed.
"I hate it when your cranky."
Me too.
Times like this...remind me what I am. I am special. I am the only one of the Realm that has the Powers I do. But, of course, so do the the other Elemental Guardians. Each of us, Elementals, have abilities that "normal" witches... don't.
They come with the gig.
My best friend, Dianna, personifies – well not necessarily an Element but a force of nature- Lightning, Thunder and pretty much all the sucky weather. Let's just say I try not to piss her off too often.
My other close friend, Alexis, personifies Air or Wind, whatever you wanna call it. She so free willed and graceful it'd be obvious to see what element she possesses or possesses her.
Me. Well..
I am the Elemental Guardian of Earth. Awesome name, huh? If you've ever seen Avatar: The Last Airbender, you know what my affinity pertains to. Plus, some more...
I can grow an Oak tree in a matter of minutes, create a meadow with wild flowers in about a minute and 5 seconds. That's my fastest time...
But then of course there's Mina Swan, Miss Light A Place On Fire slash Future ruler of us all (Witches..). And Missy Miss Aussie, Bindi Williams AKA Let me Shishkabob You With This Icicle.
Then there are the guys. Eternal Warriors...Really...don't ask..
And together we are the freak shows of the Magickal Realm...Yay?
"I hate this!" I complained. My head pounded at the horrid aftermath of the memory flash. "I never asked to be- to be a witch!"
Dianna was silent. Her mouth set in a grim line, with out looking at me she said, "It's something we must bear. Alone. To protect the innocent souls.."
"I know.." I paused. "I just wish- I just wish that for once-"
"Have you been drinking the concealing elixir." She asked quietly. Sadness erupted through me but just as quickly as it came it disappeared. Anger flaring in it's place.
"Yes." I snapped. She continued to drive, accelerating like both of our anger. I angled myself away from her, staring out at the endless greenery and the horribly depressing weather.
"Look, Soleil! I was just asking, I know how much you hate what we are," She retorted. "Goddamn I can't catch frickin' break." With that thunder blasted through the dark clouds. I whipped back to her.
"You! You can't catch a break? Don't you ever-" I sucked in a breath and shut my eyes. Stay calm. I took steady breaths to calm myself. No need to start anything.
"Dianna," I said looking over to her, her eyes were brimming with tears of frustration. "I just wanna be-be...normal...human..."
Eyes still glued to the road she asked, "Are you coming to my house or what?" Her coldness shocked me.
"Can we go to your house I have stuff to tell you."
"Whatever.." She muttered, as we sped along the main road.
The ride to her house was silent. And to be honest, if she said something to me, I didn't hear her. I'd been to completely mesmerized by the lush never ending green of the landscape. Everything was just, just so GREEN! Probably from the constant rain. There wasn't an inch of brown. Zip, zero. Even the tree bark was covered with the soft, green moss.
We pulled up to the Marinos' House. It was your typical, 2 story house just like my own but it had dark mahogany shutters and was a deep green, mossy color. Just like the woods that surrounded it. Dianna and I moved lithely out of the car and entered the house. Immediately I was met with the delicious aroma of authentic Italian cooking. My stomach growled hungrily. That's what I get for letting Jacob eat my damn cookie.
Dianna didn't give me any time to bask in the delightful scent. She swiftly made her way upstairs. Her home was warm and full of family pictures, unlike mine which was still and forever will be under construction. My mother likes to change things up...constantly.
But as we stepped foot into Dianna's Room. It was like a different world. The walls were painted a deep red. Most of the accessories such as the curtains and lamp etc. were onyx. Posters of her favorite bands were on the walls with the exception of Eminem. 'Cuz y'know, he's so damn hot!
"So what the hell do ya gotta say!" She flared. Okay, seriously pissing me off. I'm not in the mood for this.
"Ugh." I fell back onto Dianna's super comfy bed, lost in in it's black pillows. "Do you have any aspirin." It came out as a statement. My head still throbbed from the memory flash. I rubbed my temples.
"It won't do anythin." Dianna muttered and stormed away. Another thing I hated about being a witch. It screws up your whole body. You can't get wasted! Hell, you can't even get high! Which sucks.. The Power in our body's burns everything up. And slows everything down. My body has just started to pick up and work normally. Since I'd had my powers sealed away and haven't used my shifting capabilities. I probably even grew an inch or so in the past few months..Man I really hope so..
So anyway..no medical relief for Soleil Rivera. Let's just make her suffer. Actually if I drink a lot.. and I mean a lot of tequila...I think I can get drunk...
As I pondered, I failed to see Dianna creep slowly up the stairs..ninja style might I add.
"Here!" She yelled.
THWACK!
The small container bounced off my head.
"Son of a-"I cursed.
"That's what you get!" She yelled as she ran back downstairs. What the HELL!
"Ow..." As if my head didn't hurt as much as it is. I rubbed my head as I sat up on the edge of the bed. I thought I came here to get away. Away from Los Angles.(BTW Quick A/N It's in Los Angles not London..Cause I felt like it.) Away from Luminarium Academy. And try to live a semi- normal life..for a few years. But no matter how far I go, it follows me. Like one of those dumb ass cartoon clouds.
I need to call someone. Someone who won't care why I'm calling. Someone who I can just tell everything.
I smiled to myself.
I pulled my cellphone out of my pocket. Flipping it open, straight to my contacts list. I pressed send to the 1st person on the list.
The phone rang once, twice, three times...four
I swear if he doesn't answer...
"Fuck- damn it Sunny you have the worst timing!" And there he was. My # 1 Warrior. Ace Jones.
"Ace?" I heard shuffling the background...and was that a moan? What the hell? "Well Hello to you too, you ass." I heard no response except more shuffling....and a CHICK'S VOICE.
"Ace? Come back to bed.." I heard as a whisper. "I'm not finished.." The girl said attempting to be sexy.
"The Hell?"
"Babe, I'll be right back.." He whispered back to her. I heard the door click closed.
"WHAT!" He whispered angrily!
"Your having SEX?"
He paused, "Uh No?"
"It's 3 0 clock in the afternoon!"
"So. When you have needs that need fulfilling-"
"Ah Shut up. Shut up!"
"I'm sorry your virginess can't handle it."
"Screw you."
"Will you?"
"No!" I laughed. "Where'd you pick this one up? A bar? A strip club?"
"Gentle men's club." He corrected.
"Same thing."
"Is not. The difference is-"
"Wait you got her from a strip club!"
"Gentle men's club."
"Whatever! Really? This early. You couldn't wait til night fall." I said sarcastically.
"Like I said when you have needs-"
"Okay, okay I get it." I said, completely grossed out.
"So what's up?" He said casually. Almost as if there wasn't a naked girl waiting for him.
"Where are you?"
"Vegas, in some snazzy hotel."
"Well, that explains it."
"Yup." But he didn't fall for it, my pathetic attempt at changing the subject. "What's bothering ya, Sunny? I know you too well to fall for this bullshit your trying to pull."
I bit my bottom lip. Should I tell him? "I ah-um..."
"Spit it out."
"Okay, jeesh! I met my- my soulmate." I mumbled.
"I'm sorry? What was that?" His voice was amused.
"I met my soulmate.." I mumbled again.
"Oh so sorry, I just cannot hear you. Please speak a little louder." He was smirking now.
"I met my soulmate!" I said frustrated. "You happy NOW!"
He broke out laughing. He stifling his laugh he said, "Yes. Very."
"Meh.."
"Is he hotter than me? What am I saying, Of course not!"
"Pshht He's ten times hotter than you," I muttered defensively.
"Of course you'd think that," My face flushed. "You probably did him, right there and then."
I gasped, "No, unlike you I can control myself!"
"Whatever you say.."
"Aaaacccceeee.!" The girl whined.
"Be right there!" He yelled back. "Sun, I gotta go. Call ya back in..I don't know a few hours."
"Gross. You don't have to go, you want to."
"Uh Ya!" He said matter of factly. "Bye!"
"Buh Bye then.." I closed the phone. Smiling to myself I said, "That's just what I needed."
Laughing I went to go find Dianna. Sometimes, there's that one person that can really make you feel ten times better.
Seth POV
Jake's words were still echoing in my head.
'She makes you who you are.'
I wasn't going to give up. Actually, it made me ten times more determined.
I saw it. I saw it when she walked into class. In her eyes. When her eyes met mine for the first time. Something had flashed through them. And it sparked a flame inside me. I craved to learn more. More about the mysterious voice that had been haunting my dreams for so long. More about the girl that had shaken up my world.
But, it's complicated. Stacee. Stacee Hall.
I exhaled sharply.
I'd phased and changed into a pair of shorts a few minutes after Jake and I had our -uh- pep talk? I needed my thoughts for myself, even if it is for a few hours. I completed the jog through the forest to the Cullen house in a few minutes.
I knew this forest like the back of my hand. I guess you can thank the big scare a year or two back, when Ness was first born, for that. I'd had taken patrol for Jacob and Leah. Seeing as it was just the 3 of us. We all needed rest.
I walked slowly up to the house. I still couldn't believe that this amazing glass house no Mansion was sitting out here in the middle of the forest.
The sickly sweet smell hit my nose. But, strangely, it no longer affected me. I'd been here so many times that it just had no effect what so ever. Well, the Cullens were sorta my extended family now that Mom and Charlie seem to have a thing.
I ran up and into the house.
"Seth, Dear!" I was met with Esme's motherly embrace. I couldn't help but return the hug.
"Are you hungry?" She said with a smile. I laughed happily, pulling away.
"Always!"
"In the kitchen, Bella is cooking." I took a deep breath.
"Yum, I smell lasagna!"
Her laugh sounded like the sweetest bird song. She ushered me towards the kitchen. Before, walking into the kitchen I glanced behind me, the furniture was moved around differently and new artwork hung on the walls. "Redecorating again, Huh Esme?"
"Go Eat, Seth!" She laughed. With I smile I walked into the kitchen. Jake and Nessie already sat on the marble island. Quil, Embry and Jared were messing around. Laughing about god knows what.
"Seth!" Nessie exclaimed. Her auburn curls bouncing as she jumped up in her seat. Her brown eyes filled with happiness. While Bella sat on the counter flipping through a cook book.
"Hey, Ness!" I laughed as I sat next to her. She looked about 6 or 7, her skin was still the impervious alabaster and glowed slightly as the little bit of sunlight touched her.
"What're you guys doin' here?" I asked Quil, Embry and Jared.
"We heard there was food!" They said in unison. I chuckled, of course.
"Hiya Bells!" She waved slightly as she read. "Youch! Bella, how cold was that."
Her eyes moved to mine concerned, "Oh no, Seth. Sorry, I'm cooking for Charlie tomorrow and I really wanna get it right." She laughed. "I guess I haven't been up to speed."
"Don't worry about it. I was just kidding anyways," I smiled. At that moment Edward walked into the kitchen.
"Congratulations, Seth." He said with a smile, clapping me on the back.
"Dude, I really wish you wouldn't probe my mind like that.." I said shylly.
"Congratulations? For what?" Bella asked confused.
"Seth, imprinted!" Jake blurted.
"JAKE!" I yelled.
"Sorry.." He said sheepishly. "My bad."
"Some alpha you are.." I mumbled.
"You IMPRINTED!" Bella and Jared yelled. "Oh my god, that's great!" Bella continued.
I frowned looking down. "It is great, right?"
"It's -uhm- complicated." I murmured.
"Why? Is she ugly?" Jared laughed. I glared at him, I opened my mouth to answer back when Embry broke in.
"Actually she's pretty ho- I mean cute." He said quickly. Good thing he caught himself or he'd be oh so dead or have few broken bones at the very least.
"Then what's the problem?" Jared asked.
"Stacee..."
"That's the problem? Just dump her." He said uninterested as Bella pulled the lasagna out of the oven. "She's a vindictive-" He glanced at Reneeseme quickly before saying, "terrible girl?"
"Don't forget self centered." Jake piped up.
"Rude." Quil stated.
"Obnoxious." uttered Embry.
"And Sunny is waaaaaaaaay better." Jake remarked, grabbing a plate of lasagna.
"Her name is Sunny?" Bella asked as she continued to serve food.
"Soleil. It's french for sun." Edward confirmed.
"Edward!" I exclaimed as I smacked my head on my hands. I really wish for once, I didn't have people in my head all the time.
"Sorry." He muttered sheepishly.
"Is she french?" Bella asked.
"No," Jake smiled "She's Latina." He said with a very, very bad accent.
"How do you know?" Embry asked.
"Uh her last name's Rivera." I chuckled. Hah, dumb ass.
"Oh."
"So," Oh god I know where this is going. "When are we meeting her?" Bella smiled.
I sucked in a breath, "When I-tell-her-I-love-her-and-that-I'm-not-kinda-sorta-human .." My words came out all smashed together barely making any sense. Wow, that was a mouthful. "I mean I just met her to day..So I don't know.."
"And she completely dissed him today." Quil said shoveling lasagna into his mouth.
"It was pretty funny," Embry said with his mouth full of food. Bella offered me a plate.
"No thanks. I'm not really hungry anymore.." I said standing up.
"SETH ISN'T EATING!" Quil yelled.
"THE APOCOLYPSE!" Embry screeched.
"2012!" Jared laughed.
I rolled my eyes, some brothers they are. "I really should get going anyways."
"I'll see you soon." Bella said with a quick hug.
"Later, bro. Remember what I told ya." Jake said as I walked out. I nodded and waved.
Right before I ran into the forest Edward caught up to me. "Seth, I didn't mean to pry. But, from what I saw it seemed she felt it too, in some way. I don't think you saw this but from your brothers minds along with your own, when they went through what happened.. it would seem she'd been jealous."
Jealous? Edward smiled, "Just don't give up." With a clap on my shoulder, he was gone. Damn, he's fast.
As I phased and broke out sprinting home. I made my final decision.
As soon as I get home, I'm calling Stacee. I'm going to go to her house and let her down as gently as possible.
Then the real fun is gonna begin.