DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING OF AMELIA AT WHATER RHODES. NOR DO I OWN ANY OF STEHPENIE MEYER'S WORK!

p.s. spoilers from the In the Forests of the Night book. If you want to read the book, do not read this chapter. There are certain things in here that may give away certain events in the book.

A/N: OMG readers and fans (if I have any left) I am deeply sorry for this long wait. I've gone through some school and home troubles and I was grounded (again) and then there was a point where I wanted to delete this story because it was boring me and then I had the greatest inspiration that kept me going so here I am and here's your story so without further ado :

4 months, 6 days, 30 minutes and 30 seconds; since I left Edward. I was hoping that my stay in New Mayhem would only last a couple of weeks. Turns out there were a lot more to this hate then before. Thinking of Aubrey I realized that I had to meet up with him, Fala, Jessica, Jager and some other girl. Things about me had changed since leaving the Cullen's.

For example my eyes were a burgundy red (thanks to the human flesh I now dined upon), I wore clothes more flattering to my body (thanks to Aubrey), and I was pure evil. I walked around with a hateful glare and a steely glint in my eyes. Even the girl Fala cowered in fear of me even if she wouldn't admit it. I was a vampire; there was no reason to push the monster inside of me away. No instead, I embraced it. I stalked those out at night just to scare them. I lured men from clubs just to feed from them.

Part of me loved the new me but the other part of me was afraid. Afraid of what I had become since I left Edward. Afraid of what I was capable of doing. And afraid that if I had the chance to become me once again, I would turn away and embrace the nastier of the two. I jumped into my car and glanced at the clock on the dashboard 11:12. There wasn't going to be many people out tonight so we would all have to share our meals.

I could see that everyone one was already there except for mystery girl. I jumped slightly when my passenger door opened and in stepped a girl.

"Who the hell are you?" I demanded.

"Risika. We do not have the time for the introductions. Now drive around the block I have to speak with you." Risika said hurriedly.

"Why should I listen to you?" I growled as menacingly as I could. She didn't look fazed.

"Because bitch its trust me or die." She growled back, achieving a level of ferocity, I could only dream of.

"Fine, but it better be worth it."

We sat in silence as I drove around. I was about to break the silence but she beat me to it.

"Why the hell did you leave Edward?" she asked.

"How do you know Edward?" I answered with another question. She just looked at me with a cocked eyebrow. Then our conversation together flooded back.

There was another family member. Another Cullen you might say. Aubrey along with Fala killed her.

"But you're supposed to be dead. Are you a ghost?" I asked. The Bella I once was was coming back.

"No I'm far from a ghost. I'm a vampire just like you." she paused and flashed her teeth. Yup definitely a vampire.

"But why does Edward still hate Aubrey?" I asked.

"Impatient aren't we. No you have to hear my story and then you'll figure it out." She responded.

"Edward and I met a while after I was changed. He too was a vampire and at the time, he was running with Aubrey. Edward was feeding off humans, yes, but they were criminals. Aubrey thought Edward weak because of that and the two would constantly fight and argue." Risika looked around the alley we were now parked in. It looked as if she were expecting someone to jump out of the shadows. I laughed inwardly at the thought.

"So you never answered me before. Why did you leave Edward?" She asked sharply.

"I had to know. I had to know why the two hated each other so much. So far, things are not making sense. Pieces of the story they both told me do not fit. Instead they conflict each other." I said.

"Well that's easy they're lying to you." She stated simply.

"How do I know you're not lying to me?"

"I don't lie."

OK so that put a few things into perspective. I knew now (well I thought I did) why Edward hated Aubrey. But something was holding me back. As if, I was being held into place. What happened 4 months ago was making more sense. What Aubrey and Edward told me made sense. Edward and Aubrey ran together. Edward drank from humans. So when Edward was drinking from humans that must have been when he left Carlisle. Therefore, that explains why Carlisle hates Aubrey. But why does Edward hate Aubrey. Damn these things were so confusing.

"I still don't see why the two would hate each other." I said.

"Aubrey is the definition of monster. He and I fought a while back because I assumed that he killed my brother. Then he killed the only thing I had ever loved. Tora. The tiger in the zoo I had grown so much to love. I eventually stole her stripes one day when I discovered her dead. Aubrey slaughtered her. Even though her stripes are somewhat faded, I still have her spirit. Anyways

Aubrey has many enemies. He took my brother & me from my father. Almost killed my fathers' newest wife and then murdered my tiger. He only loves that girl Jessica. The man is evil, vile, and completely ruthless. But no, I fought him with all I had one night. We were in New Mayhem in the club Las Noches. This was where you and Fala recently fought might I add. When we started out, it was one of those 'who would lose their temper first' games. When he shoved me it got worse." She stopped talking and I assumed she was done. She surprised me however when she started talking again there was rage in her voice.

"Aubrey and I had fought before. It was about 300 years back. He won of course. I was too stupid and head strong to realize he was stronger…then. So there we were in Las Noches, circling each other and throwing crude remarks. Las Noches has almost been destroyed. I am at fault for the mirrors. When we started to fight, I ended up shifting into a most beloved form. The tiger. I did beat him this time. I drank his blood, and now his mind is completely open to me. I am the second strongest of our 'coven'. Jager is still undefeated." She finished with a triumphant look upon her face.

"Great. Now how does this have anything to do with me?" I asked rather impatiently.

"You wanted to know why the two hate each other so much. I just gave you the answer. In my history lies the truth. Now it's up to you to figure it out. Now drive." She demanded and jumped from the car.

None of this made any sense. So Risika and Aubrey fought. She beat Aubrey one time and Aubrey beat her one time. Aubrey and Edward ran together and drank from humans. That explains Carlisle. But it doesn't explain Edward.

I drove to the lot and noticed there were three additions to our group. Risika, Alice (what the hell), and shit…Edward.

I pulled in and jumped out of my car. Alice came running over and hugged me.

"Bella we've missed you so much!" She giggled.

"Hey Alice, nice to see you to." I said controlling my voice. As I looked at her though, she didn't look like the Alice I knew. Her hair was everywhere, her eyes wide and frantic. She was in absolute hysterics. Something was wrong.

I looked over at Edward. He was nothing like the Edward I love. He was a mess. His clothes all tattered, eyes a coal black, and an equally devilish smile. He & Aubrey circled each other. Aubrey looked aloof; Edward looked murderous.

"Alice..." I didn't finish. Because all of a sudden I saw the two vampires collide. It was a battle of teeth and mind. And I don't think anyone could stop this fight. This was a fight to the end.

I had finally seen Edward but not the way I wanted.

4 months: 7 days: 15 minutes: 18 seconds.

A/N: Umm yeah a cliffy. Sorry guys. I know I finally write something and then you have to deal with a cliffy. So what do you think? Good Bad horrible? Can anyone figure out why Edward and Aubrey hate each other? I know!!! Lol. Anyways. Thank you for those that have stayed to read and what not. In fact, I am off to type up chapter seven even if I already had it written. However, I hope you read the chapter. I left lots of clues and foreshadowing so if you did not then try reading it again. Or wait for the next chapter  well id like to thank NotMixedEqually and Asquared91. I really like your reviews.

P.s. Sorry, for the cursing but in this chapter it helped get the messages across. At least I thought so.