A.N.- - -I'm really sorry I haven't updated in a while but I had a crisis happen. . .I had about 7-10 pages typed up for Black Petals but then the computer crashed and all of my work was lost. . .I managed to save a few pages but the rest is gone so I have to re-type everything. . .I will try to re-write as fast as I can but it might take some time. . .I will work as fast as I can. . .so here's what I managed to save. . .

Disclaimer- sadly I don't own the Twilight series or any of the characters, the wonderful Stephenie Meyer does, but this plot is all mine. . .

This chapter is dedicated to TurCha. . .

Flashback to last chapter-

When they were completely done with me, Rosalie and Alice whispered at the same time, "Bella, open your eyes and prepare to be amazed."

I slowly opened my eyes afraid of what I would see. Left eye open then right eye. I stared shocked at the reflection I saw. My hair was curled and braided into many different sections, all piled together to make a bun. There was a part in my hair on the left side of my face and was combed to the right and joined the rest of my bun. My hair had small diamond flowers in my bun and I had a diamond, flowery-vine tiara. On my eyelids, there was a mix of colors, dark pink, black, and white. I had high cheekbones that were slightly pale rose colored. My lips were a glossy red-pink. My gown was almost completely black. Around the bust and down the back of the dress was a pattern of dark pink flowers. In the front of the dress, it wrapped around to the right side, like my hair. At the bottom of the train to the middle of the dress was another pattern of dark pink flowers. The dress was strapless and very long. The necklace I wore had a diamond chain and then was joined by some dark pink sapphires. They made a design in front of the necklace. Diamonds, three sapphires, diamonds, one sapphire, diamonds, three sapphires, diamond, one sapphire, diamonds, three sapphires. Three separate stones hung down from the front of the necklace. It was so beautiful, I loved it. The necklace was simple yet every elegant. I had plain black wrist high gloves with diamond buttons.

"Alice, is that me?" I asked confused, amazed, and slightly sad. I could never get like this normally. Only Alice could make me pretty. She was a miracle worker.

"Yes Bella dear. I told you, you are just as beautiful as Rosalie or me. Don't ever doubt that." I nodded, trying to be agreeable. She then handed me my mask, it was black and dark pink. It had a floral design around the eyes and had it shaped to look like a crown. I was to be a princess; of course, Alice picked me to be that. Then, suddenly, Alice jumped up and started to leave my room.

"Where are you going?" I asked suspiciously. "I am going downstairs, then Rosalie will come, and finally you. Obviously." Alice said bored. Me last, what was she thinking. Having me go last, that was a terrible idea. Why me last?

"Alice, why do I have to go last, I'll just trip. You know I'm right." I whined.

Alice exhaled sharply and said, "I didn't spend all that time planning you mask, jewelry, and outfit for nothing. Now you will be last so everyone can see the best for last. Plus it's your house so you must be the last to show how wonderful you look at home." Alice responded roughly. I gave up then; I would never win an argument against Alice or Rosalie, especially when they double upped on me. I took one last glance at my new reflection and turned to see how gorgeous Rosalie and Alice looked.

Rosalie's gown was strapless and almost completely peacock green. Around the bust and going down her back to her train and circling the end of her dress was a thick black strip that had a little beaded design in black and gold beads. Her dress opened up at the back where the black stripe was to show an underneath black gown as if the peacock green part was just a covering. She had green and little bits of gold on her eyelids. Her lips were glossy clear color and her face was just as gorgeous as ever. In her hands was her mask. The mask gold had a black border. Sticking up from the top was a few black feathers, two light green feathers sticking up from either side, and in the middle was three long peacock feathers and one small peacock feather. Her hair was parted on the right side and was pulled back into a ponytail then was turend up and half of the hair in the ponytail was wrapped around and piled on top of her ponytail and the rest was let falling down her back in loose curls. She was Anastasia, the Russian princess. I felt sorry for every girl that would be at the Masquerade Ball tonight, myself included. Rosalie was just too beautiful.

Alice was wearing a blood red gown, it was not strapless like Rosalie's or mine but it looked like the style of strapless gowns only it was held up by two thick red straps. The gown was black at the bust and had two black strips going down the front. On the front of the two strips was an Asian design. In the middle of the two strips was a black gown, as the red was just a cover for the black gown. She had on a black sash. On Alice's eyelids was a red and white power. She had dark red lips. Alice's mask was black but had an Asian circle stitch on the right side that was yellow and red. On the left side had wave like stitches in yellow and red. On each side of the mask were black, red, and white ribbons hanging down. Her hair was pulled loosely to a bun on the left side of her head. All of her hair was wrapped around four red roses creating a bed for them in her hair. In the center of the mask was a dark red little smiling face. She was a warrior princess. Just as Alice was about to leave my room she stopped, turned around, and handed me a fan. The fan was black lace and had dark pink sleeves. A lacey design covered the pink lightly.

With that she left and Rosalie said quietly, "So Bella what do you think. Did we do good work? Are you happy with how you look?"

I quickly looked one more time in the mirror and said, "Yes, Rose I am happy. Alice made me look beautiful for once." I tried to make it sound like a joke but it sounded like self-pity. I tried to brighten my tone up with a laugh. I don't think Rosalie was fooled.

"Alice didn't do anything but accent your own beauty. Bella you are gorgeous and need to realize that. I can't believe you think you aren't gorgeous. It's preposterous." Rosalie said soothingly. I was not convinced at all but let the matter drop.

"So, you're Anastasia. How wonderful. You make an excellent Anastasia. To think of the things people will do when they see you. Are you excited about tonight's news?"

"Oh yes. I am ever so happy. I love Emmett with all my heart and cant wait until he is mine. I want to marry him so bad. I cannot live without him now. You must be in our wedding." Rosalie said suddenly overjoyed with happiness. I chuckled once and just nodded.

After ten minutes, Rosalie left my room too. I started to clean my room when Alice was calling me. I quickly put on my mask and grabbed my handbag and fan. I walked slowly trying not to trip. I made it to the stairs safely and when I looked up everyone was watching me. Charlie, Jasper, Alice, Rosalie, and someone whose face was already covered. I could not see his face so I did not know who it was.

I walked down the long winding stairs, everyone was looking at me, I tried not to care but of course, I blushed crimson. I concentrated on my feet and not tripping over them. As I made it to the bottom of the stairs, I tripped over my dress and fell forward, plunging headfirst into the floor. A moment away from hitting the floor I felt strong-arms around my waist. The person straightened me and helped steady me. I turned around to thank my savior and saw Edward's perfect face torn between concern, amusement, and awe.

"Thank you Edward that would have been most embarrassing." I mumbled even more red.

"No problem Bella. No trouble at all. You look . . . you look so . . . wow. . ." Edward said in a rough, husky voice. He looked like he was struggling for the right word to say while still being proper. His words made me still even redder.

"Thank you Edward. You look very handsome too." I muttered quietly. Jasper came to my side and said enthusiastically, "Bella, you look beautiful. You are simply glowing, just like mom. It's amazing how much you resemble her." At this remark I started to get a little teary eyed but blinked the tears away. Jasper meant this as a compliment.

"Thank you Jasper, you look very handsome also. So grown up and mature." I said trying to be as enthusiastic. "Alice did a great job with what she had to work with. I do look a lot better than before Alice worked on me. Nowhere near as good as her but still. . ." I trailed off trying to make it sound like I was joking. I heard an annoyed sigh and turned around to see Edward looking at me frustrated, almost furious.

"Yes, Alice does look beautiful also. Simply lovely." Jasper said agreeing with me. There was something behind his words, a hidden meaning that I could decipher. Alice blushed at his words. . I smiled secretly. I wonder, did Alice like Jasper that way? He always was giving her compliments.

I studied Edward and Jasper. Jasper was wearing black pinstriped pants, a red and black vest, over a white button up shirt, and a black puff tie. He also had on a silver chain connected to a silver pocket watch and a long black overcoat. His blond hair was combed neatly and hidden under a black top hat. His mask was gray-silver and had an intricate design that covered his eyes, cheeks, and part of his nose. On the eyeholes, there was red liquid that was supposed to be blood; the red liquid ran down all over the mask. He was a dead warrior.

Edward was wearing all black pants with a tan and black vest over a white shirt, and a black puff tie. He was wearing a long black frock coat. His bronze hair was messy and in disarray. He was wearing a floor length black cape with a long collar that was standing up. His mask was black, in the shape of a bat and covered his eyes and nose. There was the same blood looking liquid on his mask that gave it an eerie feel. He looked terrifying yet completely gorgeous. He was a vampire.

So, what do you think? I know it's not that long but I will write as fast as I can to make up for the rest. IF U WANNA SEE THE OUTFITS FOR YOURSELF . . . just visit my profile and I'll have the websites that show what the outfit looks like. .you can see what bella, rosalie, and alice's dresses look like-what their hairstyles look like, what thier masks look like, and you can see what edward and jasper's suits look like and what their masks look like. . .

The new challenge is to see if you know what this quote is from-

I am a Death Dealer, sworn to destroy those known as the Lycans. Our war has waged for centuries, unseen by human eyes. But all that is about to change.

Whoever can tell me what that quote is from will get a preview of the next chapter and will get the next chapter dedicated to them.

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