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I put my lips to the cold chalice and drank deeply. As I handed the chalice back to Osiris, I felt a strange warmth spreading out from the center of my body, radiating out to my finger tips. Soon, my eyelids began to flutter as they kept getting heavier and heavier.

"Goodbye, Isabella, my daughter. Please know that I would stay with you if it were at all possible. But I must return to where I come from. However, I am never far away. If you concentrate hard enough, we will always be able to communicate no matter how far apart we are physically. "

Osiris bent down and placed a loving kiss upon my forehead and said, "Mystic Falls, Virginia. The answers you seek are in Mystic Falls."

That was the last thing I remembered before the darkness took me.

Chapter 2 – The Original Vampire Goddess

I awoke to the sun's warm rays beating down upon my face. Immediately, I noticed something was very, very different. I took a deep breath and allowed the surrounding scents to invade my senses. It was sensory overload. My sense of smell was so strong it was as if I could taste each individual aroma on the tip of my tongue. I could smell it all, from the deep wintergreen aroma given off by the large evergreens, to the fresh, clean mountain springs.

And the sounds!

Oh, my! I could hear everything! In the background, I could hear the combined buzzing of millions of insects. Fortunately it was merely background noise. Once I allowed the buzzing to recede to the back of my mind, other, more distinct sounds came to the forefront. Off to the east, I could hear a heard of animals, probably dear moving at a hurried pace. To the south, I heard a large animal plodding through the forest. I grinned, realizing how easy it was to pick out the different sounds, and to distinguish them from one another.

I took another deep, steadying breath and opened my eyes. Nothing could have prepared me for this!

I may as well have been blind before now. Everything, and I mean everything, was a hundred times more vivid. Air! I could see the freaking air!

I looked toward the east where the sun was rising. It was trying to peak out again from behind the clouds. There were colors I had never seen before. Hues of deep pinks and purples—multi-colored, golden rays leaked down from the heavens, bathing the landscape in a surreal beauty. I was completely unprepared to witness such overwhelming majesty. I was flabbergasted. All this time, it's been all around me. Only, my eyes weren't strong enough to see it.

As comfortable as I was, lying in the warm, soft grass, it was time to get up. To my surprise, the movement was instantaneous. As soon as I thought about standing up, I was completely upright, surveying my surroundings.

I was in a beautiful meadow. Not unlike the one Edward used to bring me to. I expected the usual onslaught of crippling pain whenever I thought of his name. Instead, all I felt was anger and hatred. I wanted to see him suffer. I wanted to rip him apart limb from—

Stop! I was shocked by the intense need I felt for violence.

I couldn't believe the sadistic nature of my own thoughts. But what frightened me the most was how much the thought of torturing Edward excited me. I wanted it. And that terrified me.

Isabella, do not be alarmed by the nature of your thoughts. You are now hard-wired to destroy Cold Ones. Coupled with your own anger towards Edward, it is not surprising at all that you are harboring violent thoughts.

I looked around, but saw no one. Yet I had just heard Osiris' voice in my head. It was as if he was standing right beside me.

Osiris? I called out with my mind.

Didn't I tell you, Isabella? We will always be able to communicate. His voice rang in my head.

Yes you did. It's just a bit different in theory I guess. I looked around again at the surrounding meadow and asked, Where am I?

After you fell unconscious I brought you here to rest. If you head a few miles to the west, you will find the original path where we first met.

As I walked back to the path at a human pace, Osiris answered any and all questions I had about what I'd become, and what needed to be done. I learned a lot, including the fact that I could sleep and eat. I didn't need to do either, but the fact that I could, made me extremely happy.

As you know, I am the God of Life, Death, and Resurrection. And as my daughter, you too, shall be imparted with the power to grant life and death as you see fit—even the ability to resurrect.

Are you saying that I can bring people back to life?

Yes. But you must use this gift wisely, Isabella. Sometimes, people are meant to die. I trust that you will use your abilities judiciously. Instinctively, you'll know when to intervene and when to allow nature to run its course.

Osiris even helped me identify my shield, both physical and mental. Turn your senses inward, Isabella. You should be able to feel it clinging to you like a second skin.

Once I was able to recognize the feel of my shield, I was able to manipulate any way I liked. As I sent my shield hurtling outward, I watched in complete fascination as it destroyed everything in its path. Trees, boulders, everything was wiped out.

I heard Osiris chuckle in my head. Truly, Isabella. You are my most frightening creation.

As I reached the path that had unknowingly brought me to my destiny, Osiris spoke to me one more time.

Isabella, I must leave you now and break our connection. It will take great concentration on your part, but you will be able to reestablish our connection if you should ever need to speak with me. Now, it is time to start your journey. Go, my daughter, and prepare. Remember, it will help with your control if you keep yourself well fed. Good bye, Isabella. I love you.

Good bye, Father. Thank you, I added with as much sincerity as I could muster. And with that, I could feel the mental link that had been established between Osiris and me snap. I was on my own.

My thirst had begun to flare up. I wanted to go home, but I was worried about seeing Charlie while I was this thirsty. Deciding it was better to be safe than sorry, I took a slight detour on my route home and stopped at Lauren Mallory's house. As I came out of the tree line, I saw Lauren coming out of her house. She was probably heading to school. It was still early morning.

"Hi, Lauren," I said, using my ridiculous vampire goddess speed to suddenly appear behind her back.

She yelped in surprise, but when she saw me she narrowed her eyes. "Bella … is that you? What are you doing here?"

Hmm … my appearance must have changed more than I thought. She almost wasn't sure it was me.

I looked directly into Lauren's eyes. "Do not make another sound. Do not scream. Quietly, follow me behind your house and into the woods. Understood?" I asked in a commanding tone.

She nodded her head. "Yes."

I couldn't help the evil smirk that spread across my face. "Excellent."

Lauren was completely under my spell. She followed me around the back of the house and down the dirt path that lead into the surrounding forest. I stopped and turned, eyeing my prey. I circled her several times like a vulture. Once the heady aroma of Lauren's blood reached my nostrils, I was lost. I felt my face change as my fangs extended. I had planned to do this a little more gracefully.

Oh well, plans change.

The first mouthful was pure bliss. I could now see how easy it would be to lose myself to the monster within. How simple it would be to shut everything else down and just live for the blood.

No!

I was stronger than that. I would remain in control. I heard the subtle change in Lauren's heartbeat and decided to pull back. I licked my bite mark to seal the wound and looked Lauren directly in her eyes.

"I was never here. You never saw me. Do not let anyone see the bite mark on your neck. If anyone happens to see it, you tell them that you were attacked by an animal. Understood?"

"Yes," she replied in a voice void of any emotion.

"Now, go home and clean up. Then go to school. Remember, I was never here. You never saw me."

Lauren turned like an automaton and headed back to her house without so much as a backward glance.

Wow! That was easy!

It was at that point I realized how lucky I was not be a cold one like the Cullens. Not being venomous made feeding so much less of a hassle.

When I arrived home, Charlie's police cruiser was still in the driveway. I breathed a sigh of relief. At least he wasn't freaking out looking for me. He must not have realized that I never came home last night.

I could hear Charlie's heartbeat upstairs. It seemed he was just getting out of the shower, so I waited patiently for Charlie to come downstairs. My heightened emotions were making my stomach do somersaults because of the added anxiety. I was not sure how this confrontation was going to go. I needed Charlie to answer some questions for me.

With each subsequent step down the stairs, my anxiety grew. Charlie rounded the corner and froze.

"Bella? Is … is that you, honey?"

"Hi, Charlie. Yeah, it's me." Charlie was panicking. I could see it in his eyes. My new appearance was clearly freaking him out. I was definitely curious at this point. I would need to find a mirror later.

"Bella, what … what happened to you? I mean, don't get me wrong, kiddo. You look beautiful … just really different."

Hmm … looks like I might have to do some evasive maneuvering. I looked Charlie directly in the eyes.

"You are no longer concerned about my appearance. I got a makeover. That's why I look different. All you care about is that I look happy and healthy. Understood?"

Charlie nodded, still dazed. He seemed to clear the cobwebs a moment later. "Well, Bells. You sure got your money's worth. You look beautiful."

"Thanks," I said, feeling rather guilty for compelling, for all intents and purposes, my father.

I was about to ask Charlie an important question, when my nostrils started burning. I then heard fast approaching footsteps. Whatever was coming, it smelled sickly sweet. I wheeled around, crouching defensively in front of Charlie as our front door was blown off its hinges.

"Well, well, well, look who's finally been left all alone." There she stood. Her fiery red hair was shimmering in the breeze as if it were alive.

Victoria then noticed Charlie standing behind me. "And what's this? Daddy Dearest is home as well. It must be my lucky day. Two for one!" she exclaimed with child-like exuberance, as she clapped her hands together mockingly.

"Bella, what's going on?" Charlie asked in a panicked whisper.

I didn't dare take my eyes of Victoria, so I answered without turning around, "Don't worry, Charlie. I got this. Just don't move."

"How very noble, Bella. Do you really think I'm going to spare your father just because you're willing to sacrifice yourself?" she taunted as she walked in from the doorway, stopping inches away from me. She leaned and took a deep drawing breath.

"It's too bad, really. You're blood is quite exquisite. Unfortunately, I'd rather die than drink your blood—"

"That can be arranged," I said as I punched my right hand through Victoria's chest, gripping her cold, dead heart.

She screamed in agony as I squeezed tighter. I was mildly alarmed by the sheer euphoria her cries of pain brought me. As I tightened my grip, I could hear her diamond-like heart cracking, giving way. She screamed again in agony, and I nearly moaned in pleasure from the sound of her pain. I took joy in her suffering, and that scared me.

"What –what are you?" Victoria cried.

I smiled, perhaps the most evil smile that's ever been. "The Original Vampire Goddess, honey" I whispered seductively in her ear as I ripped her heart out of her chest.

I watched the horrified expression on Victoria's face with glee. Seconds after ripping out her heart her lifeless body fell to the floor. I proceeded to tear Victoria limb from limb. While I was collecting her body parts, I noticed Charlie shaking in the corner.

I took pity on him.

"Charlie, forget everything you have seen since waking up this morning. None of this ever happened. Go back upstairs and take another shower. When you come downstairs, it will be as if you are beginning your day all over again. Understood?"

Charlie nodded, and I once again slipped out the back door. This time, I had Victoria with me. I headed out deep enough into the woods where hopefully no one would notice the smoke from Victoria's burning remains.

When I returned home, Charlie was, yet again, coming down the stairs from his second shower of the day.

"Bells? Is that you? What happened to you?"

Oh yeah, whoops.

I compelled Charlie again, making him attribute my change in appearance to a silly makeover. Once that was out of the way, it was time to get some answers.

Charlie had just taken a sip of coffee when I decided to go for broke.

"Do you know my real father?" I asked, causing Charlie to spit out his coffee all over the table.

"What … where is this coming from, Bells." He asked, clearly stalling at this point.

"Please, Charlie, just tell me the truth." I could have compelled him, but I didn't. I wanted him to tell me the truth willingly.

Charlie took a deep breath and closed his eyes. "I had hoped we'd never have this conversation."

"So it's true? You're not my father."

Charlie turned purple. "I may not be your biological father, Bells, but I have always loved you as if you were my own," he growled.

I was touched by the intensity of his emotions. He really did love me like a daughter. "So were you and Rene ever really married?"

He shook his head 'no'. "Why?" I asked. "Why did you all lie to me?"

"Renee ... she's always been a dear friend. We even dated a bit in high school. Shortly after you were born, she came to me asking for my help. She said that you could never know who your real father was, and then asked me to take on that responsibility … Renee didn't want you to grow up without a father."

"And you just agreed?" I asked, confused as to why he would take on such a responsibility.

"I was hoping that if we all spent more time together, perhaps Renee would see me in a different light—"

"You were in love with her!" I exclaimed, realization dawning on me.

"I still am," he said, the picture of loneliness.

I reached up and stroked Charlie's cheek with my right hand. "Oh, Charlie," I said as I looked into his eyes. "I'm going to go away for a little while. All you need to know is that I'll be completely safe. I'll call and check in with you as often as possible. If anyone around here should ask of my whereabouts, I want you to tell them that I left to spend some time with Renee. Understood?" I asked

Charlie nodded his compliance. I was about to head upstairs and pack a bag of clothes to take with me, when I decided that I would help Charlie out a bit.

I looked into his eyes one more time. "You are completely over, Renee. You are going to find a nice woman and settle down with her. You are going to be happy, Charlie. Understood?"

He nodded. "Bye, Charlie. Love you," I whispered into his ear as I hugged him goodbye.

"Love you too, Bells. Always have … always will." My eyes were stinging as I watched Charlie make his way out the front door and out of my life.

As I ran upstairs to put some clothes into a bag, I caught my reflection in the bathroom mirror.

Holy Shit!

I couldn't believe my eyes. I was still me … sort of. Except, I was beyond beautiful. If Osiris was standing next to me, it would be apparent to almost anyone that I was his daughter. My once pale skin was now a perfect snow-white. It was perfection. My hair remained the same chocolate brown it's always been, except now, stunning red and gold highlights made their way down the length of my mane. All blemishes and imperfections were now gone. My body was flawless.

It was comforting in a way I suppose. If I was supposed to be this unstoppable Vampire Goddess, at least I knew I could look the part.

Fifteen minutes later, I was packed and out the door.

I'm not sure why I came here. Maybe it was closure. Maybe it was revenge. Whatever the reason was, I didn't care. I stomped on the gas pedal and the car lurched forward violently, crashing through the garage door. All I could do was laugh maniacally as I sped away from the Cullens' house in Edward's precious Aston Martin.

Goodbye, Forks.

Hello, Destiny.

A/N – So there is Chapter 2. I hope you all enjoyed it. Thank you all for the great response after Chapter 1. I'll do my best to try and get out 2-3 chapters a week.

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