I didn't really want to hurt Edward, but I did want him to feel the pain he caused me. What I said about Felix was a lie. I actually didn't know what came over me when I said it. I can't stay in this position much longer; it's tearing my insides up. I have to get away.
I'm going to escape.
That was the best solution my mind could muster up. No more moping around, no more pain, no more suffering, just running away. To where, I'm not sure. Maybe with my mother? No, I was eighteen now, I could live on my own. But with what money? Well, the Volturi had a lot of money, I was sure.
I had to come up with a plan. Then the perfect idea came to my mind. With my newly found courage, I went to go find Aro. I found him in his study, reading a very thick book titled "Trains". I was mentally cracking up. I walked up to him and smiled a fake smile.
He glanced up at me from his book and the corners of his mouth turned up.
"Why, hello, Bella! What an unexpected surprise! I wasn't expecting to see you."
How much faker could he get? I continued to smile at him while saying,
"I have a little favor to ask you, Aro."
"Is it about Edward? Because whether you like it or not you're stuck with him-"
-Wince- "No, its not about that. You see, I was wondering if any of the, uh, "servants" get paid around here?"
"Well, funny you should ask. No, most do not. But I suppose you do now, am I right?"
"If it wouldn't be a bother, sir."
"Why of course not, we have plenty to spare." He began walking over to a book on the bookshelves, pulling it out and opening it. As it turned out the book was hollow inside and stored money.
I couldn't believe how easy this was going. There had to be some catch that I missed.
" Let's see, how about twenty thousand?"
I made a face, why not see how far he goes?
"Thirty thousand?"
I shook my head.
"Hmm, stubborn today. My final offer is fifty thousand dollars. Take it or leave it."
My eyes nearly popped out of my head. Fifty thousand DOLLARS?
"I'll take it."
He smiled. "Well, okay then."
He started to hand over the money. But right before he placed it in my hands, he snatched it away. Of course.
"But if you don't mind my asking, why exactly do you need fifty grand? Its not like you can go spend it anywhere, if I'm correct."
Damn! Come on, must think of something to say! Got it!
"Well, as my father, I like to work hard and earn something as a reward, its my nature."
Yes! I mentally gave myself a high five for that one.
"Hmm, well, in that case, as long as I don't hear any trouble from you, then here, take it."
He placed it in my hand.
"I promise, sir, you won't! Have a nice day!"
He chuckled as I practically ran out of the study.
Step one complete.
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Step two: Escape.
I had more planning to do on that as I sat on my bed, counting my money. Whenever nobody expects it, I'm going to run out of the castle. There's a stable somewhere near here, filled with horses for rent. I could borrow one of those, hop on, and gallop through the city. Then be gone.
One little problem: I know absolutely nothing about horses.
I've seen people ride before, so I have an idea of how the whole process of riding works. Alright, now I finally get some sleep.
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I woke up earlier than usual in the morning. I needed to figure out a plan on getting out of here. Then a thought came: Felix didn't "stop by" my room like he does every night. Strange.
Got to keep going though. Okay, so there's a door that leads outside that I pass by everyday, and no one is surrounding it. Was it locked? Well, I'll have to find out. And that would work out good because the stable would only be around the block.
Now to actually bring out my plan.
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I made sure that no one was following me before I tried to open the door. It easily opened, swinging out into the sunlight. I haven't seen the real sunlight in what felt like forever. I covered my eyes and stepped out into it. I slowly shut the door, and clambered down the stairs. Finally my eyesight got adjusted. I burst out into a run as I pushed past people in the crowded street.
I rounded the corner and spotted the stable. A portly man was handing a tall horse to another man. I ran over to him and halted. He began to speak in a jolly voice:
"Whoa there, little filly. No need to run 'round these animals. Why, they could run a girl like you right over!"
"I'm sorry, sir, but I really need to borrow a horse! Its an emergency!"
"Well, now, hold your horses (ha). How 'bout this little gray one right here?"
He pointed to a tiny (not exactly a pony) horse with short stubby legs.
"No! No, I need a fast one! The fastest you have!"
"Oh, why that would be Lightning, let me get him for ya."
I stood waiting impatiently for him to return. When he did, he was leading the tallest horse I'd ever seen. He was an orangish color with a white stripe down the middle of his face. He was muscular, and oh so beautiful.
And scary. Not scary, frightening.
I didn't want to ride him, but I had to.
"Uh, sir, do you mind please helping me get on?"
"Why sure."
He guided me over to the left side of he horse. He instructed me to grab hold of his mane, put my left foot in the stirrup, and swing over. And man was it hard! But after a couple tries, I made it! I said thanks and threw him a fifty, before pulling on the right rein, and kicking him in the ribs, HARD!
He didn't do anything for a moment, then the next I was holding on for dear life! I clung to his mane and steered him with my right hand. Me feet were hanging numbly in the stirrups. It was a struggle just to hang on as we galloped through the "city". People and children were dogging out of our way, yelling at us from behind.
I had no idea how I managed to keep on steering the horse while we were going at a blazing speed. I was surprised that we hadn't crashed, yet.
Then suddenly a gate was coming up on us.
It was the gate that led out of Voltura, out of my private hell-hole. It was a good size, probably about 7 feet tall. There was no WAY we would make it. But dying seemed like a good thing right now, so I grasped even harder on his mane before digging my heels in his sides.
He saw the gate we were heading for, and unlike what I expected (And that was that he would stop before we got there) he picked up his ears and started going faster. I felt a little guilty about hurting him, but too late now.
We were both prepared as we approached the gate. I closed my eyes, expecting to crash right thorough it.
Instead, I felt myself flying, yet I realized I was still on the horse. I felt his muscles bunching up as we flew over the gate. After about two seconds, we landed harshly on the pavement, but yet we still didn't fall. I pulled back on the reins.
We had made it!
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A/N- I loved writing this chapter! Especially the ending. Don't worry; there will be plenty more of Lightning to come! 0_0
Hope you enjoyed, how about 230 reviews okay?
~Angel~