Chapter 3: Getting out
WARNING:
This story contains mature content such as strong language, violence and also disturbing imagery. If you're looking for contemporary twilight fan-fiction look at the my other work. If you want something darker where vampires are more traditionally portrayed, read on.
This is not for those who are easily scared, it focuses on those truly in the dark. Not the sugar coated Vampires we see in the series today. It may start out with nothing but you will slowly understand why I gave you this warning. Heed it.
This story is also co-written with a very close friend of mine, you can find him here: fanfiction . net/u/1905638 / (Remove the spaces)
Lesley walked around her own home, feeling unloved; feeling like a zombie. Charlie had instantly favoured Bella as soon as she arrived, it was Bella this and Bella that. School didn't start for another week and Lesley wished school would hurry up and come. Instead of clicking instantly like Charlie had said they would, both Bella and Lesley had developed a hate for each other; fighting for Charlie's attention.
Edward wasn't mentioned at all between Charlie and Lesley, Bella didn't even know who the Cullens were until she had a trip to the hospital. Clumsy two foot, Lesley thought as she went into the kitchen to grab a drink. Seeing Bella, she walked straight back out. Thinking of something, Lesley walked up to her room and picked up her cell phone. She scanned through the numbers and found the number she wanted, and dialled it.
"Can I come round to your place? I need to chill somewhere." Lesley asked, chucking clothing items onto the bed before going and grabbing her duffel overnight bag. The person on the other end of the phone said yes so she said her goodbyes and hung up. She slipped her phone into her pocket and grabbed the other things she'd need for the night. After packing her bag, she went into the bathroom only to confront Bella.
Bella looked down at Lesley's toiletries bag and growled.
"Where are you going? Dad wouldn't let you go anywhere and neither will I." Bella seethed to Lesley, Lesley raising an eyebrow and easily pushing past Bella, getting the items she'd need.
"I'm going to a sleepover, your royal highness, is that ok with you?" Lesley sneered back, making her way back to her room; Bella in tow.
"I say you can't go because you're supposed to be cooking tonight." Bella leaned against the door way and glared at Lesley.
"No, you're cooking tonight and it's Friday. I'm allowed out unlike you little miss clumsy. You went out with Angela and ended up in the hospital. That's why Charlie doesn't let you out." Lesley said as she picked up her bag, laptop case and her camera. Bella growled and stood in front of Lesley, stopping her from going anywhere.
Lesley sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose.
"If it makes you feel better I'll call Charlie and tell him where I am going, normally I don't need to bother since he normally knows where I am every other time I'm not at home." Lesley breathed in deeply as she pulled her phone out of her pocket again, and dialled Charlie's mobile.
"Hey Charlie, yeah it's Lesley. Yes everything is going ok; I was just calling to say I'm sleeping over at a friend's place tonight and tomorrow night." Lesley was looking at Bella while she said this, Bella half screeched.
"So it's ok that I'm not cooking dinner tomorrow night? I'll make it up to you on Sunday and make a roast? Ok then, I'll see you on Sunday afternoon. Yes I have everything I will need, am I allowed to ride Th'ain over?" Bella looked confused as she leaned against the doorframe, hadn't she been listening to Lesley and Charlie talk about her horse?
"Ok, I'll wear my helmet; I always do. Call me if you need me." Lesley smirked as she hung up.
"You were saying?" Lesley said as she tried to push past Bella again, she refused to move.
"Fine, be difficult; doesn't stop me though." Lesley said as she opened her window with ease before jumping out and into the tree with all her stuff attached to her. Bella rushed over to the window and watched as Lesley climbed down the tree.
"See, only those with non clumsy abilities can do that." Lesley smirked as she walked towards the path. She turned suddenly back to Bella.
"Oh and I'd be careful, if you go through my stuff again like you did the last time I wasn't home, I'll tell Charlie about you snogging Mike." Lesley smirked at Bella's wide open mouth and watched her nod. Paybacks are a bitch, Bella. Lesley walked along the path towards the forest at the end of the road. Her horse was boarded in one of the paddocks just outside the forest on Pattinson's stud farm.
She liked Forks a lot, she also liked it because Edward was there; he was the one that made things just that little bit brighter since Bella hadarrived.
20 minutes passed until Lesley finally came up the road to Pattinson's farm, where she saw Th'ain playing in one of the paddocks. She smiled and walked over to the fence.
"Th'ain!" Lesley hollered; the dapple grey horse looked towards his owner and snorted before cantering over to her.
"Hey boy!" Lesley said as she jumped over the fence and greeted her baby; Th'ain shoved his head into her chest in greeting. She rubbed his dark dapple blaze and hugged him.
"We're going to see the Cullens this weekend," She whispered and started walking towards the barn, her horse followed her knowing he'd get something to nibble on.
Th'ain was a 17 hand stock horse cross with an attitude to boot. He was playful with other horses but was a one rider horse. He was 7 and half years old, and was originally a racing horse but was pulled out of racing when he became too aggravated by competing. Lesley had turned him into a cross country and steeple chaser.
As she reached the barn, Lesley carefully placed her stuff in the lounge and went back outside to see Th'ain chewing on some form of flower; she looked at the flower bed and freaked - Sarah was going to kill her. She quickly whistled to her horse as she jogged back to the barn; Th'ain followed with the flower hanging out of his mouth.
Lesley heard it before she saw him.
"I was wondering when you'd show up." Lesley said as she came out of the tack room with Th'ain's halter and grooming supplies.
"Your hearing is getting better I see but I was being overly loud on purpose." Edward said as he leaned against the wall.
"Still, I heard you before I saw you." Lesley bent over and started cleaning out Th'ain's hooves. By the time she stood up to do the other ones, Th'ain was groomed and was having baby oil rubbed into his coat.
"Show off." Lesley muttered as she finished off his hooves.
"Why don't you -" Lesley started but he had already finished. She rolled her eyes.
"You're lucky my horse is used to you." Lesley said as she stood back and admired Edward's braiding, he had definitely had enough time to learn.
"Just helping so we can get out of here quicker. I took your stuff back to my place so you can ride him without lugging your gear along as well." Edward said as he was leaning against Th'ain's back casually; I rolled my eyes and hurried back to the tack room, grabbing Th'ain's saddle and bridle.
"I'm going to do this…" I said as I held onto my saddle, the bridle was slung over my shoulder.
"Fine, if you say so." Edward remained leaning against Th'ain until I shooed him away.
In about 10 minutes I had Th'ain fully tacked up and ready to go. I ducked back into the tack room and went to my locker; I pulled on my chaps and blunt spurs while grabbing my helmet off the hook.
I walked back to find Edward sitting in the saddle with Th'ain chomping on the bit.
"Oi, who said you could ride my horse?" I muttered as I took hold of my horse's reins and led the pair outside.
"Fine…" Edward whined like a little kid, getting off and lifting me onto Th'ain's back.
"Edward, can I meet you back at your place?" I asked, taking Th'ain's reins in my hands as I nudged him forward.
"Ok, seeya in a few years then." Edward chuckled as he vanished; he really needed to get the vanishing thing under control. I knew he'd silently watch me as I rode over to his place; no doubt about it.
After getting out of the yard and far away from the barn, I finally let Th'ain have his head. My horse leapt forward into a gallop, and I revelled in the wind hitting my face. I loved the feeling. Th'ain neighed and pig-rooted in delight. I slowed him as we came towards a fallen log but he refused to listen to me. I sat deeper in the saddle and tried to turn his head away, but he kept powering forward.
Death to those who ride head on… A voice echoed in my head, and my eyes widened in fright as Th'ain jumped the log that was far too big for him. A rush of uneasiness and fear coursed through my veins, my heart was in my ears again. On the other side was a deep ditch, he wouldn't have had enough time to gather himself. I held on for my life, hearing a rush of wind and a smudge of colour as my horse magically avoided the ditch. Once Th'ain's feet were planted firmly on the ground I scrambled out of the saddle and moved away from him.
I had never ever experienced that feeling of uneasiness while on horse back; sure I'd get the nerves from jumping something new but never like that.
Edward had settled Th'ain and had his arms wrapped around me in no time, I shook against him; his mouth was above my ear whispering calming words to me.
I felt my body start to relax but my heart was still going a million miles per hour.
"Easy…" He crooned to me, rubbing my back softly.
"You're all right…" Something was lurking at the back of my mind, I couldn't place what it was but it was frightening me.
I willed myself to stop shaking, to calm down and get my heart rate under control.
"See, told you you would be fine." Edward whispered into my hair.
"Hmm new shampoo?" Expect him to change the subject. I nodded and whispered my thanks before walking back over to my horse. Th'ain raised his head and looked at me, his eyes different in a way; they didn't seem the light brown they were earlier, they were almost black.
It was late evening and Carlisle had just arrived home from the hospital. I approached him as I rubbed my neck, thinking I had pulled something in my neck while I was riding Th'ain.
"I see you rode Th'ain over today, how is he doing out in the paddock?" Carlisle dumped his briefcase on the kitchen bench before standing in front of me.
"He's doing well, he loves the fact he has an entire paddock to himself now and the fact he has been spoiled all afternoon by Rosalie with warm bran mashes and carrots." I gave Carlisle a hug, which he returned softly. I breathed in deeply, for some reason his hugs were more fatherly than the ones Charlie gave me.
"Ouch." I murmured softly as I moved my neck the wrong way,.I rubbed the sore muscle while still giving Carlisle a half hug.
"An accident today?" Carlisle asked as he rubbed my neck softly.
"Something like that." I said, Carlisle picked me up and in a flash we were in his office.
"Sit down on the seat and I'll fix your neck." He said as I did as I was asked, something nagging at the back of my head.
"Is there anyone else in the house? From what I gathered I was the only one until you got home." I felt Carlisle's cool hands put my hair into a pony tail before he put deep heat on his fingers and rubbed it into my skin.
"Yes, I am the only one at the moment; I think everyone else has gone out hunting since they can't snack on Th'ain." Carlisle hit a particular tender spot, I hissed through my teeth slightly in pain. He lessened the pressure but slightly increased it as he felt the muscle relax.
"Can I ask you something? It's been bugging me all afternoon and I didn't want to tell Edward in case he started over reacting, which we both know he normally does on the odd occasion." I closed my eyes as I felt my neck muscles relax.
"Sure, go on." Carlisle paused and put some more deep heat on my neck.
"Today, while I was riding Th'ain, I tried pulling him up to stop him from jumping a fallen log. During that time a sense of uneasiness overcame me and fear. I have never felt that before but, something brought that on. I heard a voice." I said the last part softly.
"And it wasn't a happy voice either. It was deep and hollow, like an evil voice. I 'spose I have watched too many corny horror movies but…" I paused. "Yeah never mind, it sounds so silly."
"No keep going, what did that voice say?" Carlisle was crouched in front of me when I opened my eyes; I tilted my head to the side.
"Magic hands." I whispered before replying.
"It said 'death to those who ride head on…'. Not that creepy but after knowing you for a few years, when you hear things like that, it's best to tell someone about it." Carlisle furrowed his eyebrows before standing up and walking over to his large collection of books. When you have a couple of hundred years to collect you get a whole bloody lot of books.
"Hmmm…" He said, I walked over to him and looked at the titles on the covers. I giggled as I pulled out a copy of Cinderella.
"Bit of late night reading hey?" I smirked and waved it in front of his face; Carlisle just smirked and went back to reading the book he was looking at.
I flipped through my favourite fairy tale before a piece of paper fell out of the binding.
Death to those who pry into things they shouldn't. My mouth dropped open; my eyes didn't lift from the page.
"Yeah ok, is someone playing a sick joke on me?" I looked up at Carlisle who was giving me an odd look; he walked over to me and looked at the piece of paper.
"No one is playing a sick joke on you; it's just a book mark that says: Happy Mother's Day." I looked back down to the piece of paper, it didn't say Happy Mother's Day; it said 'Death to those who pry into things they shouldn't. I gulped softly but nodded and put the book back on the shelf.
"Carlisle," I whispered, I still hadn't dropped that piece of paper. "That writing doesn't say Happy Mother's Day to me," My hand started shaking, I felt the older Vampire look over my shoulder, I felt him grip my shoulder and squeezed it softly.
"You're right; it doesn't say Happy Mother's Day." His voice was low as new writing appeared.
I see you, I can see you shaking and your head swinging from side to side but you don't know who I am. I know who you are Lesley O'Rylis and I will make you mine.
I was shaking badly; Carlisle ran around the room closing the blinds before he picked me up in his arms and called his family back home.
I was wrapped in blankets as the entire Cullen clan burst into the room; Esme came straight over to me and started to rock me softly, as if I needed the help.
"Edward and Emmett, I want you to do a thorough check of the house for any type of life form. Edward, if there is anything I want you to tune in and scan that mind. Alice, I want you to go over to Lesley's home and pack her stuff and bring it all here, I'm placing her in the room that has no windows. Esme, dear can you do me a favour and make her something warm to eat. Rosalie, you are the person that stays with her 24/7 until I say so. Jasper, keep her calm. Meanwhile I have some reading to do. Lesley has experienced something I think we're going to have issues with and she is in danger." I heard Carlisle say to his family, surprised I caught it all.
What was after me? What was happening? Fear started to engulf me again, and then a sudden wave of relief flashed through my body. I glanced at Jasper and mouthed thank you. He nodded slightly and took a seat, I felt sorry for him; having to deal with my inner battle.
A little while later, Esme came into the room baring warm food. My stomach rumbled and I blushed.
"Dear, it's ok. Come on, sit up now and eat." I struggled to sit up, I had so many soft blankets and such wrapped around me; I bet I looked like some sort of material ball.
Mmm, Ravioli, I thought as I sniffed the air. Esme came back in with a large glass of what I presumed was diet coke. Edward and Emmett came back into the house, taking positions near the windows.
"The only life form that is worth reading was Th'ain and the only thing he was thinking about was food, although he refused to come near me; which was odd considering I had a handful of apples." Edward glanced over at me but I was too hungry to notice.
A little while later, the Cullen's had lit a fire in their unused fireplace just for me; we were sitting on the ground playing poker. Emmett was coming in first while I was coming in second; I swore they were all taking it easy on me. I placed my chocolate chip cookie in the middle and smirked at Rosalie who was next.
I nibbled on one of my cookies when no one was looking. Alice glanced at me…Busted, I thought, and put it back down.
"Hey not my fault when you give me Tim Tam's to bet with." I grouched and placed the nibbled chocolate chip in the centre of the pile.
"Too bad you don't eat these guys, I raised the stakes again." They groaned and placed their bets. Rosalie folded while Alice kept smirking.
Jasper might as well fold now, who knows what she's gonna raise it to next. I heard someone's voice in my head, I looked around the room and saw Alice looking at Jasper; ok, this was weird.
Emmett looks mighty fine in that tight shirt. I heard someone else's thoughts, my eyes widened and I quickly glanced at Rosalie, she was checking out Emmett.
I think Alice should put hot pink through her hair to add to her pixie-ness. I glanced at Jasper, his face was passive but his eyes were flickering towards Alice.
I wonder if she knows I can hear her thinking how weird it is to hear voices in her head. I glanced at Edward, he was looking at his cards.
Oh stop it Edward, not again. He looked up and glanced at me, I smirked.
Haha now you're not the only one. Oh god, what's going on with me? Why am I reading minds like…like…oh I give up.
"You lot aren't safe anymore with just me reading your minds, Lesley can to." Edward said, everyone looked up and looked at me. I glared daggers at Edward. Carlisle had to come down the stairs at that moment. I closed my eyes and grunted as I fell backwards onto my bed of blankets; I asked if I could stay downstairs in front of the fire instead of being in the room with no windows. Darkness seemed to be the place where that thing got me.
"Lesley? Is there something you haven't been telling us?" Emmett laughed as he flopped down beside me, and I curled into his side. I casually glanced at Rosalie; she knew she had his heart. Emmett wrapped his arm around my shoulder as I snuggled into him. He smelt oddly like my spray deodorant.
"Is there something you're not telling me by going through all my stuff and spraying yourself with my deodorant?" I smirked as Rosalie snorted in amusement.
"Lesley, I need you to sit up and come with me; I have a few tests I need to run on you." I arched my eyebrow and looked at the doctor's open hand. I glanced around at everyone, their eyes showed their concern. I nodded softly and stood up, keeping the blanket wrapped around me. I followed Carlisle up the stairs to his examination room.
I saw as the entire family were already up there. Must be some big tests. I sighed and walked over to the medical bed and sat down.
"Am I going to be prodded with needles?" I asked as I looked around the room, Edward came and stood next to me. Yeah, you are Lesley. I looked at Edward, his voice ringing in my head. Oh bugger. I thought and crossed my arms over my chest.
"No way! Na ah! Not happening. No needles are to be stuck anywhere in me! If you think you're going to prod me with those evil little things then think again." I got stubborn. I only had injections if I seriously needed them; otherwise the doctors could get stuffed.
I wrapped the blanket tighter around me as Carlisle came towards me with those little fluffy cotton balls and some plastic things.
"No way! Nada! Forget it. Find some other way to do it." I glared daggers at Edward who tried to unwrap my blanket from around me.
I froze, something was surging inside me; I didn't know what it was. I hissed, like fully hissed at them; Edward paused, horror etched on his face. I stopped instantly and shrunk away from him; I got off the table and backed into a corner. I slipped down the wall and wrapped my arms around my legs.
"Meep." I said to myself as I closed my eyes, what the hell just happened? Tears formed in my eyes, what the hell was going on with me?
"Lesley…?" I heard Carlisle's soft voice echo through my jumbled thoughts. Everyone was standing slightly off to the side of me, I looked up; the doctor was replaced with a father's concern.
"What's happening?" I whimpered before he picked me up in his arms like a father did to a little child.
"Something that hasn't happened since the first Vampires." Carlisle cradled me on his lap, Esme was brushing my hair softly with her fingers; it soothed me.
… "Eep." I thought and buried my head into Carlisle's neck, god I hoped I wouldn't be eaten alive at this current point in time.
"I don't think he's going to eat you Lesley, he's stronger than anyone of us." Edward chuckled lightly; a wave of peace filled me. I glanced at Jasper; he nodded again at me but didn't say anything.
"Sometimes you're too quiet for your own good Jasper." I muttered to him, which got him. He started laughing.
"Exactly." I muttered into Carlisle's shirt.
"Lesley, the thing that's happening to you; you may not really like at all." Carlisle said, I lifted my head and my eyes met his topaz ones. Hit me with your best shot. I mentally muttered, and I think I heard Edward snort.
"The Griniricles, they are the rarest form of vampire one will ever meet. They were originally human turned Vampire through a genetic gene. Obviously, throughout your family generations it was dormant and for some reason that gene has awakened now. The Griniricles have a lot of power and if mated with for the wrong reasons, a deadly army can be formed. Griniricles are exactly like humans, they can produce human children that instantly develop into Vampires over the course of a day. Basically, what I am saying is, Lesley you are one of those and through that hiss you gave us a little earlier, you are slowly transforming. I will go into more detail tomorrow ok?"
The room was silent; everyone's thoughts were silent and so were the animals outside. I had to break the silence.
"So does this mean I'll be 17 forever?" That was the only question that was bugging me.
So much for getting out of one problem only to be faced with another, great…just great! Talk about a sucky life.