Disclaimer- All recognizable characters belong to Mrs. Stephenie Meyer, whereas all new characters belong to me.
Chapter 30- The war begins
I drummed my fingers against the table. Edward and I still hadn't talked about what had happened earlier. Not that I cared. I was still pissed he had interrupted my little. . . Snack. Lanina and Travis were across from me; both of them were staring into my eyes. " I need to dip my knives." I stated, pointing to where they were laying on the table. Travis got up and tossed me a vial that had been inside one of the cupboards. I took a cloth from him also and dumped the liquid from the vial onto it. Then I wiped my knives with the rag; I didn't want too much on them because then it would seep into my skin and I'd end up poisoning myself. Not a smooth move. " Thanks." I said softly and threw the vial away. He nodded his head and sat back down, his face solemn. Lanina sighed and threw her hands up in the air.
" Come on Noleen! You need to talk to us sometime. We all know something happened between you and Edward tonight." She said to me.
" Nothing happened." I replied coolly. " Nothing at all."
" You're lying through your fangs." Travis mumbled from behind me. I turned around and saw the smile on his face. I rolled my eyes and stood up beside him.
" We don't have fangs. Remember?"
" Come on Noleen. Tell us." He whispered. I gritted my teeth and growled.
" I'm not telling you again. Nothing happened."
" Oh really? Then why are you both acting like something did?" Lanina responded, her arms crossed in front of her chest and her eyebrow raised.
" I don't know what you're talking about."
" Yes you do. Liar." I smirked and blew a piece of my hair out of my face.
" Edward tried to stop me from killing Tom tonight. He pulled me away from him and wanted to suck the venom out." I finally replied to them both. Travis chuckled and put his hand on my shoulder.
" No offense babe, but your boyfriend's an idiot." He told me.
" Tell me about it." I muttered. " I couldn't believe it. I mean he told me he was okay with everything! Now he turns around and does this. I don't know how long I'll be able to take it. I can't be with someone who can't accept me for who I am."
" And you shouldn't have to be with someone who won't accept you." Lanina assured me.
" But I love him Lan." I said quietly. Travis wrapped me into a tight hug and patted my back.
" Then make it work. Because you deserve some shred of happiness. I mean, after all you've been through, you're owed some happiness." He whispered in my ear. I pulled away and smiled. " Besides, you're beautiful. If he doesn't snatch you up just because you drink from humans he should die." He added. My body convulsed with laughter.
" Better be careful. Your girlfriend's in the room and she may not like that talk." I told him pointing to Lanina. Both of them frowned but kept their mouths shut. I was still laughing when Edward walked into the kitchen. I didn't notice him at first because suddenly someone's arms were wrapped around my middle; and I didn't think it was Emmett, Carlisle or Jasper. Well, it could've been Emmett. It was when his lips gently touched my neck that I knew it was Edward.
" Can I talk to you?" He asked me. I nodded my head and stepped into the living room with him. I could hear Lanina and Travis speaking in hushed voices. I sat down on the arm of the couch and glared at him. With one look he could make me forget just how mad I was at him.
" Edward. . . I'm sorry I can't be the vampire you want me to be." I began.
" Bel-" I put a finger up to silence him.
" But I can't change for you Edward. This is who I am. I don't know how many times I have to tell you! I warned you about this and you said you were okay with it. It's not my fault you changed your mind!" I cried. He just looked at me. " Aren't you going to say anything?" I demanded to know, my hand placed on my hip. He sighed and looked at me intensely.
" I think there's only one thing I can say." He replied and brushed a finger across my cheek. I pushed it down and backed away from him.
" Are you breaking up with me?" I questioned him softly. " I cannot believe you're doing-" Before I could register what was happening, his body was pressed into me and his lips were devouring mine. I allowed myself to get caught up in it for a few seconds but then I pulled away and groaned. " Edward!" I exclaimed. " I'm mad at you!" He chuckled and kissed my cheek.
" Bella, my Bella. I could never in all eternity break up with you. You are my only one. I love you with everything I am. And I know I have to accept you for who you are. It just. . . I was just caught off guard when I saw that. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have interfered. It was wrong of me and I hope you can forgive me." He held me in his arms and kissed the top of my head. " You will always be mine Isabella Noleen. You are permanently in my heart and soul." I thought for a minute. Was all he was saying true? I knew in my heart it was and looked up at him.
" You won't try to stop my diet anymore?" I asked.
" Scout's honor."
" And you won't look at my crimson eyes with disgust?"
" Never."
" And you'll never break another promise again?"
" I promise." He kissed my cheek and sighed. " You are wonderful. You know that?"
" I've been told it a couple times, so yeah." I joked. He laughed and kissed me gently. A knock on the door tore us from out moment. I got up and walked over slowly. " Lan, were you expecting anyone?" I questioned. She appeared behind me, in fact, everyone was behind me now. Emmett walked over and stood in front of me.
" I'll get it for you." He said. I scoffed and pushed him away.
" Move out of the way you big lug." I replied. He laughed and headed back towards Rosalie.
" Maybe you have a secret admirer." Rosalie teased. I opened the door and looked around. No one was there.
" Hmm that's-" Jasper started to say when all of a sudden a knife flew towards me out of nowhere. I ducked quickly, it missed me by maybe a second. I whirled around in surprise.
" What the-" I walked over to the knife and pulled it out of the wall. A note was attached to it. " Be careful, dear guardian angel. For even angel's can lose their wings." I read. " What the hell does that mean?" I looked back towards the door and gasped. A black rose laid on the front step.
" Mitchell." Lanina whispered. I nodded my head and picked it up slowly.
" Lanina, we start their training tonight." I stated. " Because I think the war has officially begun."
Finis
Whee! All done with this story! Haha. What a cruel kind of ending eh? Well, first of all I'd like to thank ALL MY DEAR, LOYAL READERS! I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU!!!! lol. If it wasn't for ALLL of you I would've given up a while ago so THANK YOU SO MUCH. MWAH MWAH MWAH. Hehe. And to those who didn't like it, I'm sorry and I hope you enjoy something else of mine. I'll probably start the sequel either tomorrow or Wednesday night. We'll see. That one will probably be longer, I'm thinking. Anyways, hope to see you all there!! Again, I LOVE YOU ALL. Thanks for loving me, tee hee. :)
Until next time,
Faith
