Chapter 3
When I woke I could the smell of rotten blood. I could feel the stickiness of my hair, and the smell of rust and salt wharf into my nose. I felt something sharp in the back of my head. I sighed. I could hear someone's breath next to me. I could tell by the rhythm of the heartbeat that is Lizzie's and I could hear a second and third heart beat too. I tried to move my head but I felt a sharp pain and then more liquid, which I am guessing is blood, coming from my head. I tried again, ignoring the pain in my head, and opened my eyes. I turned to see Lizzie and a big buff guy watching with concern in their eyes.
"What happened? Are you okay? Who hurt you?!?!?" I yelled and jumped up, ignoring the pain, and ran over to Lizzie as I saw tears in her eyes. I hissed and grabbed the back of my head. I felt the hot liquid pouring down but I ignored it.
"You are covered in blood, and you are worrying about me?" Lizzie asked with a laugh.
"Yeah, well, I'm not important. I have to protect you. Now, what is wrong?" I asked her with concern. She just shook her head.
"Calm down, I'm fine, it's you I'm worried about you." She sighed.
"I'm fine." I stated easily.
"I don't think so. Look at the mirror." She said. I sighed and looked over at the mirror. I gasper. The whole left side was shattered and I saw a big puddle of blood and I saw a line of blood going down until it reached the ground.
"What happened?" I asked calmed.
"She fainted." She said carefully.
"No big deal, I'll just clean it later." I said carefully.
"We should get you to the hospital." I jumped as I heard some big buff kid coming over.
"No!" I growled. I can't go or else they will see how my blood is different. It isn't a big deal, I'll just do a simple healing spell and I'll be good as new. I resisted the urge to get in a crouch as he approached Lizzie.
"Stay away from her." I said through clenched teeth.
"Okay." He said as he backed up. I sighed and relaxed.
"Come on let's go see the guys." Lizzie said as she pulled me upstairs along with the guy. I heard people talking up in the living room and I growled quietly. I looked around and saw John and Will along with more big guys. I put my head down and averted my eyes.
"How are you?" They asked in a strained voice.
"Fine, it is only a cut. Not like I have never done worse." I said easily. My family nodded. "I'm going to my room."
"Wait!" I ignored their protests. I slammed the door to my room, knowing they wouldn't hear it. I leaned against the door and listened as they talked.
"We are glad to know she is well." Said some guy with maturity almost seething through his voice. (Sam)
"Do you know what happened?" Ask some other guy. (Quil.)
"She fainted. She has been taking this worse then us. She has been through the ringer. She left everything she had, I am surprised she is so calm now." Will explained. I sighed. I know he is trying to cover it up. The only thing, or only one I miss is Chels. She was the only one I had other than my family. She was with me before I discovered magic. I know she deserved a better girlfriend. (I know, it is a new thing to have a bi in a story, well people should put more, there are more than just straight people in this world. I made her bi as a request of my friend. I am not personally bi, but it is something different.)
"We wish her well." Said a voice that sounded like a thousand angels, even though I can hear the strain in his voice. (You will have to find out who!! I know I am evil.)
"Thank you." John said.
"Why does she not care that she is hurt?" Asked the same voice.
"Well, she doesn't really care what happens to her. I mean she wouldn't care if she got run over by a truck. She would if it kept us safe. She believes she was born for protection, not to have a life. I disagree greatly." Lizzie explained. "And we are putting it lightly."
"Well, she is…protective." They said together. I laughed.
"Well, we should leave, we need to get back to the Res, see you tonight." Said my angel. WAIT!!! My?! What is wrong with me!
"Okay." Will said uneasily.
"And bring her too, maybe she should have some fun." The mature one said with a laugh.
"Will do." Lizzie said happily. I can't believe they are going to make me go! I need to hunt. I said as I jumped off the balcony and landed below. I heard the front door slam. I saw the big group of guys turn over where I am standing. I took off running. A human wouldn't have been able to see me, so I don't have to worry. I can hear footsteps in the distance, but I just thought it is my family, so I ran faster. I ended up near the most beautiful little waterfall I have ever seen. It looks so cute. I sat down and rested my head. I could still smell the blood on me. I sighed and quickly dipped my hand in the water and whipped my head. I hissed as it stung. I sighed and just closed my eyes. I quickly jumped in the pond, so I won't be covered in blood. I sat in there for about a minute before jumping out and sitting on the ledge again.
I woke up when the sun started to set. I jumped up and ran to the house. I could the weirdest smell ever, and immediately tensed. I crouched down and hissed as I went into hunting mode. I could smell them near, not even ten minutes ago. I took off toward the house. They won't go near them!!!! I ran to the house and slammed open the door. I ran to John's room and slammed open the door.
"Who was here?" I hissed. They tensed and turned to me, with concern in their eyes. I straightened out and sighed. "Sorry."
"It's fine, no one is here. Where did you go?" Lizzie asked.
"For some air." I sighed.
"Oh. Come on, we are going out." I sighed.
"Fine." I said as I grabbed the outfit that she picked out for me and poofed it on. She looked as I poofed hers on.
"Come on, the guys are already ready." She said as she ran out the door, and down the stairs. We were in the living room when Will walked through the door.
"Hurry, we are late." He laughed. "Mies, you are driving."
"Fine." I laughed and grabbed the keys as I ran for the car.
"Wait!! I need to…get a drink." I said as I teleported to the basement. I hit the button on the wall, which led to the fridge. I jumped in ignoring the cold, and grabbed a package of blood. I drank it quickly, feeling the jolt of energy serge through me. I grabbed a gaze pad and stuck it on my head. I knew the Quilette's would be suspicious if nothing was there. I put it on my forehead, ignoring the back of my head. I teleported back to the car and hopped in. I took off as fast as I could. I felt my family tighten their grip on their seats, as Lizzie grabbed my hand. I laughed as I saw the speed meter go to about 100. It is nothing compared to my normal driving.
"Your gonna kill us." Lizzie let out a breath.
"No, I am not, I have perfect coordination." I laughed. I saw Lizzie nod in the corner of my eyes. I laughed and just kept driving. I kept ignoring the pain in my head, and the ache of my chest. I kept my eyes straight and focused. I don't care if I feel bad, I am doing this for my family. 'and Bella' my conscience whispered. I just kept my eyes on the road, and snuck side-glances at my family, making sure they are okay.
We arrived at the beach about 10 minutes later. I saw my family sigh in relief as they stepped on the ground. I just laughed. I felt my pocket vibrate. I checked, my phone?
"Guys, I will be right back." I said carefully. I remember I was supposed to call Chels. Damn, she must hate me!!!
"Hello?" I asked carefully.
".Hell. You don't call me for fucking 6 days, and you are 'hello' on me acting all calm!!!!!!" Chels screamed in the phone.
"I'm sorry, I have been having problems lately." I sighed.
"That is a horrible excuse." She said snippily.
"I don't care. It is the truth. Do you know how fucking hard it is to fucking watch my family. 24/7. I don't have a responsibility to them. It is my job to watch over them." I said as calmly as I could.
"Yeah, so what the hell is your reason for being a sucky girlfriend??!" She screamed.
"I am not a sucky girlfriend!! And if you don't like it then go find another one!!" I yelled back. I heard the line get quiet and I sighed.
"I'm sorry." I whispered.
"No, that is why I called. I want to break up." She said calmly.
"What!!" I screamed.
"Yeah, you heard me." She yelled.
"Why??!?" I asked hurt. "For who?"
"Brad Sarec." She said calmly.
"That man whore!?!? Why?" I screamed again.
"He is not a man whore, at least he cares about me. Not like my bithcy girlfriend who refuses to touch me!!!!" She screamed as she hung up. I fell to my knees. She doesn't care about me…she never did. And I can't focus on her when I have 5 people to care for. I love her, but that is the only thing she wants. She wants sex. –shivers- I hate the subject. I knew she wanted it, but why a boy? I do everything to make her happy. And she knew I wanted my first kiss and first time to be special. Why the hell did she dump me? I can feel the tears running down my cheek. I sighed and slowly getting up while whipping my tears from my eyes. I quickly walked to where my family was seated at the beach. I felt everyone watching me. I just sat down next to Lizzie and slumped down next to her. I sighed. I looked up and noticed everyone watching me.
"What? I am not that amusing." I hissed. Everyone went back to their talks, but still sneaking side glances at me.
"What happened?" Lizzie whispered.
"She dumped me…for a guy. She said she never liked guys…but now…" I sighed. I could still feel someone starring at me.
"How are you? Are you okay?" She asked. I nodded. I just sat down as I watched everyone go back to talking. I still felt someone starring at me. I looked up into the most beautiful dark eyes I have ever seen. I saw him slowly smile. I still starred dead eyed at him, making no movements. I sighed and looked down.
"I'm going for a walk." I muttered as I walked into the small forest next to the beach. I walked into the dark forest with hesitance. I sat down on a big log. I slowly lied down and breathed slowly. I took off the bandage and closed my eyes…focusing. I repeated the healing spell, too low for any human to understand.
"Take my pain…take it away
make it better.
Take my scars…
Take them away…
Take my scars…
Hide them from my people…
Make it raw…
So now that they are healed.
I may carry on…."
I held my hand over my cuts and breathed slowly. I felt the burning on the cuts as they closed up. I hissed as the pain went all the way around my head. I felt it close up, but the pain stayed. Five minutes later I felt the open pains gone…and my scars in place. I felt someone watching me. I sat up and was met by the same beautiful eyes.
"Hi." I said. No answer. I got up and walked by him, back to the bomb fire.
I sat by Lizzie and watched as the man sat back down. I just starred in his eyes again. I felt a hand being put on my shoulder.
"Hi." Said a very tall man. I laughed as he had a goofy grin and a teenage complexion.
"Hello." I said with no emotion. I saw his face drop. I turned back to the guy.
"You must be so confused Mia. This is Seth, Quil, Embry, Leah, Paul, Brady, Collin, Jake and I am Sam." Sam finished up. The guys name is Jake…Jake. I like that name. Stop it!! I have to focus on keeping my family safe…no funny business…I can't have a life…I don't deserve one…Chels was proof of that. I felt everyone watching me.
"Hello." I said carefully.
"Hi." They all said. Even Jake. His voice sounded like angels.
"What was up with you in the woods?" Jake asked. I froze along with my family.
"What?" I almost hissed.
"Yeah, I saw you lying on a log, you kept mumbling something. I heard you hiss. Then I saw how all the blood on you forehead is gone, along with bandage, there isn't even a scar." Jake went on.
"I don't know what you are talking about." I hissed evilly. I mentally slapped myself for being so irresponsible. 'it's okay my daughter. He was supposed to know. He is yours.' I heard my goddesses voice in my head. 'No, he is not…I have to protect my family and Bella. I don't have personal life. I never will. I have come to terms with that.' I thought back.
"Fine." He mumbled. I saw my family give me a look. Their expressions the same, pleading for answers. I nodded assuring them it is perfectly fine.
"So…" Lizzie said. No one answered. I felt the tension grow. I sighed.
"Guys, we should go home." I said quickly.
"NO!!!" Jake screamed.
"What?" I asked.
"Stay, you can come over my house…watch movies or something." He babbled on.
"We need to get home. Lizzie needs rest." I said quickly.
"Please?" he asked almost begging.
"Fine." At least I can talk to him about how much he saw.
"How about you guys?" Jake asked, with hope in his voice.
"No, we really should get Lizzie home." Will said carefully. I saw them run over to the car. I ran over too, gave Lizzie a hug and watched as they got in the car. Lizzie rolled down the window.
"Why?" She asked.
"I need to know how much he saw…it could be dangerous…it is bad enough that Cullen knows." I assured her. She nodded. They sped off as I watched with a sad expression. I walked back to the beach where the boys were.