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I do NOT own Twilight or The Dark Tower, but I totes wish I did.
BPOV
I opened my eyes, staring up at a gorgeous blue sky. I sat up slowly, surprised by the lack of dizziness, and gasped when I took in my surroundings. I was sitting in the middle of a field of roses that covered every inch of the ground. They were the most amazing shade of red and grew straight up from the grass. Didn't roses grow from bushes? The wind blew around me and the roses swayed as if dancing. I could hear voices in the field, singing to me. It was an enchanting sound that calmed me and made me feel at home. I slowly stood and turned around to see what the rest of the field looked like. This elicited another gasp. About a hundred yards away was a dark, ominous, and huge tower. It was beautiful in its menace. Without thinking, I took a step toward it.
And then another.
Before I knew it, I was full on running. The singing around me became louder and the feeling it evoked was more intense.
"Bella," it sang. "Belllllllllla..."
Tears were streaming from my eyes. Seeing this tower in front of me caused a feeling of immeasurable happiness. I didn't know why I felt that way, but I did. I was barely touching the ground as I ran.
"Bella!" The singing became more desperate. "Please Bella!" It was begging me to keep going. I ran even faster than I thought was possible. I imagined that I looked like a blur to someone watching from far away. I finally reached the doorstep and almost fell to my knees. There air here was more intoxicating and my body felt like it was on fire. It was like the scent of every rose in the field pummeled me at once. Somehow I knew that my eyes were glowing. I walked slowly, reverently up to the door and wrapped my fingers around the handle.
"Bella! Please! Please!" My hand tightened on the handle and I pulled. The door swung open to darkness at first. I strained my eyes, trying to see what was inside this place. Slowly, the darkness melted away and Edward's face began to form in the gloom.
"She's waking up, Alice!" he yelled. "Bella!" His voice sounded like the singing roses. There were tears staining his cheeks. "Bella, please! Please!" he cried.
My hand slowly rose to my head. "Ouch," I croaked out.
"Oh, Bella! Thank God!" Alice shrieked as she came flying into the room. She was crying too. "Are you OK? Does your head hurt? Are you dizzy? What happened?" she blurted in a rush.
"Yes, yes, yes, and I'm not sure," I answered. I looked at Edward. He lifted his hand as if to place it on mine and then pulled it away again.
"What did happen?" I asked him.
"What is the last thing you remember?"
"Um, blowing up a tree."
He explained how I turned suddenly and, without his assistance, created a ball of lightning and let it loose on a bush at an inhuman speed.
"Wait, I do remember that. But...something or someone was there. I knew right away that whatever it was seemed...wrong. It was nearby and it was dangerous."
"Did you see it, Edward?" Alice asked.
"I didn't look in that direction until the bush erupted in flames. Whatever it was probably took off...or melted." His voice took on an odd tone. Was that recognition? I made a mental note to ask him about that later. Alice's heart was already in her throat. No need to worry her more.
"Bella, I was so scared," Edward mumbled through a sob. I sat up and tried to wrap my arms around him but he flinched away. "No! I...I'm sorry. I Just ...I don't want to hurt you again."
"You didn't hurt me, Edward. That...that thing did. Please, Edward. I need you to hold me."
"Oh, Bella!" he said as he threw his arms around me. While I did feel the pressure in my chest, it was in no way out of control. "I didn't know if you were going to wake up!" he sobbed. Alice had begun crying again too.
"C'mere, Alice," I said, motioning to us. She crawled over and put her arms around us both and hugged tightly. Many, many thoughts from them echoed through my mind. Mostly, I kept hearing 'Thank God she's safe' over and over again. Then I suddenly heard a thought that filled me with surprise and happiness. It was fleeting, and I could sense the effort behind it to block it from me but I still heard his thought.
'My family.'
EPOV
I didn't mean to let that slip, and I knew that Bella heard it, but I didn't care. After what happened today, it was OK for them to know how I felt. I loved them both. I didn't want to lose either of them.
"Well I always knew that, Edward. I was just waiting for you to grow a pair," Alice said. I flipped her off and she giggled.
"I'm so glad Carlisle is working late tonight. The last thing we needed was him bringing Bella to the hospital asking for explanations," I said.
"Seriously. Oh yea, Carlisle...didn't you know I could blow shit up? No? Well, there ya go!" Bella made a show of fanning out her hands and faking an explosion. She seemed pretty blasé about what happened today, but I was still shaken. I tried my best not to show it. The thought of losing her ripped me to pieces inside. It was clear that something was...after us.
Or at least watching us.
I wasn't sure if I should talk to Bella about it. I was scared that bringing it up would send her over the edge and she would have a meltdown. Fuck knows I was close to having one. The world had ended for just a moment as I watched her fall to the ground this afternoon. I didn't want to keep anything from her. If we were both on the same page, we could protect each other. I decided that we should discuss it, just not right now.
The three of us sat around, avoiding talking about the events of earlier that day. We just wanted to laugh for a while.
* * * *
Alice didn't last very long. She was nodding off as we spoke. All the crying and the worry had knocked her out, and she soon excused herself to go take a nap. I was tired myself, but wasn't ready to rest yet. Bella and I talked for a bit. She asked me why I seemed to know what she meant when she explained what she saw earlier in the day. I told her about how I had seen the outline in the rain by the school. I used her words, saying that whatever it was seemed wrong.
"I wonder if one has to do with the other." I said.
"Maybe. All I know is I wanted whatever it was dead."
I sighed and looked at her. I reached out and touched her cheek. "I was so afraid, Bella," I whispered. She reached up and placed her hand over mine, smiling into my palm.
"I know, Edward. So was I. But I heard you calling me. I had a dream that I was running through this amazing field of roses toward a huge tower. I could hear your voice as I ran." I smiled and leaned toward her, flicking my eyes down to her mouth. Just as our lips touched, a blood-curdling scream tore out of Alice's room.
* * * *
Every muscle in my body locked when I heard Alice scream. Bella yanked me to my feet and we ran into her room. She was sitting bolt upright in her bed and shaking so violently she looked as though she was vibrating.
"Alice!" Bella screamed and ran to her. She kneeled in front of her and took her face in her hands. "Alice, what's wrong? What happened?" Alice's stare was completely blank. "Alice!" Bella yelled and shook her. I watched as Alice's eyes slowly came to focus on Bella's face. Recognition lit her features and she threw her arms around Bella's neck as sobs wracked through her body. Bella wrapped her arms around her making quiet 'shhh' sounds while she rocked her.
I sat beside Bella and placed my hand on her back, trying to offer some comfort. Immediately, her entire body stiffened and she let out a loud gasp that made me jump. I quickly pulled my hand away from her. Way to go Cullen. Alice was clearly having a nightmare and probably thinking about it, you douche. Let's all touch Bella so she can see it too! Asshole.
Bella gently pulled Alice away from her to look at her face again. "Alice, you...you saw the tower." It wasn't a question.
"Yes," she said simply.
"And the field of roses." Alice nodded. Bella swallowed. "What was that last place? The one that looked like a prison." Alice didn't answer. "Alice! What were those...those things guarding it?! Please tell me!"
"Can toi," Alice whispered. Tears spilled down her cheeks and she began chanting.
"In Blue Heaven you will stay,
for the rest of eternity.
Agul Siento is now your home,
to break the beams and take the throne.
We'll catch and steal all of your joy.
Forever to stay in Devar Toi."
Alice broke down crying and Bella looked like she'd seen a ghost.
A/N: Why is Bella scared!?? Theories??? Heeheehee. Review!