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Pft... I don't know what to write about! (Kidding..) Love this song down there, don't you?
Now wheres you picket fence love
And wheres that shiny car,
And did it ever get you far
You've never seem so tense love
I've never seen you fall so hard,
Do you know where you are
And truth be told I miss you
And truth be told I'm lying
When you see my face hope it gives you hell
Hope it gives you hell
When you walk my way hope it gives you hell
Hope it gives you hell
If you find a man that's worth a damn and treats you well
Then he's a fool, your just as well, hope it gives you hell
Gives You Hell, by All American Rejects
Chapter 24
I had to get out of this nightmare, it was too much to bear. My eyes snapped open and a bright light blinded me. My eyes automatically shut back and I rolled on my side, realizing that my head was in severe pain. "Melody, darling, stay behind me" I heard Edward mutter darkly, but gently.
I looked up and to my horror, Felix was still sucking the helpless officer dry. I don't even think he noticed us come into the room. The blood was being sucked through his teeth and the smell of it made my head pound. But to hell with my head, I needed to get a hold of Natasha before she loses her.. her..
"I.. I.." I began, but my voice was merely a whisper. Edward's dark eyes flashed to my pained face, filling with concern. I tried heaving myself up, but all I could do was push myself to my knees. Edward tore his eyes away from me and back to Felix. Who was still lost in his own world. I followed his eyes to a closet in the corner behind us.
It all happened quickly.
The door behind us opened and another officer poked his head in, causing Felix to look up. Before I could even blink Felix leapt over us, but I couldn't see the rest since Edward carried me into a closet. Slamming me against the shelves. I heard a muffled scream as Edward closed the door behind us.
"Ow.." I groaned, sliding down into a sitting position. I hugged my knees to my chest as I heard the agonized muffled scream stop. I rested my head on my knees, uncomfortably.
"What did you see, Melody?" Edward asked gently, kneeling in front of me.
My breathe quivered, refusing to answer, it was just so terrifying. "Melody?" Edward said, I felt his icy hand enclose around mine. He started tugging it gently to catch my attention.
I looked up, but some painful expression flickered on Edward's face the second he saw mine. "I don't think Mom is dead" I said flatly, my eyes wandering around the small closet.
Edward took my face in his hands, "I don't think your telling me everything" He stated, but I could see a bit of hope in his eyes.
"No, I'm not" I admit gravely, trying to pull away, but I was caged in his cold hands.
"What did you see?" He demanded, his eyes turning hard and dark. My eyes started to wander once again, I didn't want to answer, it would just relive the moment.
"Melody" Edward growled, my frightened eyes darted back to his. His face softened instantly, "Sorry, darling" He said softly, "Please tell me what happened?"
There was a long moment of silence as I noticed that Edward's eyes were getting darker and darker. I knew he was resisting to barge back into the room and join Felix on his blood fest.
"Fine" I said indifferently,"But first, arent' you hungry?" I questioned, my voice cracking at the last word. I suddenly realized that I was prey myself.
Edward looked away, "No" He responded, but I knew he was lying. I resisted to sigh a breathe of relief, even though I knew he was bluffing.
I stared at him blankly, until his eyes returned to mine. Then I started, "Remember when I asked Natasha if she could hug Mom for me?" I inquired.
"I do recall something like that" Edward breathed, his sweet breath fanning my face.
I blinked at him blankly, "Anyway, my vision was that I was in a forest and Natasha was trying to hug Mom, but Mom wouldn't have it" I looked away from his concerned eyes, and stared at a broom leaning against the wall. "So they started fighting and I tried to stop them, I really did! But... Mom.."
"Stop!" Edward said abruptly, scaring me from his angry tone.
"Wh-what?" I cried, pulling myself away once again. I succeeded.
"Bella, wouldn't kill Natasha, she's better than that" Edward growled, shooting up.
"Dad, it's only a vision, it could change over time" I explained, my heart pounding in my ear. Edward turned his back to me swiftly and I saw his shoulders drop and go up continuously. He was probably trying to calm himself down.
I waited patiently as the minutes ticked by, I started to wonder if Felix is still out there. I inhaled deeply, "Sorry" I mumbled, even though I didn't know why. It seemed like the right thing to say at the moment.
I held onto a shelf and pulled myself up. Dusting myself off, I noticed that Edward was staring at me again. "Why?" He said, as he pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Why what?" I enquired, confusion evident on my face.
"Why did you say sorry?" He questioned, impatiently, like it was the most obvious thing.
I rolled my eyes in frustration, "I don't know" I said truthfully, flicking hair out of my face.
"Am I annoying you?" He wondered in amusement.
I sighed heavily, "I'm sleepy.." I whined, refusing to answer his question. Edward pursed his lips, suddenly remembering that I am part human. I was very sleep deprived and I could probably faint from exhaustion. Which would make things harder for Daddy Dearest.
I watched in confusion as Edward sat back down on the hard floor. "Come Here" He ordered, opening his arms.
"Why?" I demanded, narrowing my eyes at him.
"If your sleepy, I'll sing you to sleep" He stated smugly. I considered it as a wave of exhaustion swept through me. His hard and cold arms didn't look comfortable, but it looked welcoming.
I sighed heavily, as I walked up to him and into his arms. Then he did what I didn't expect him to. He cradled me like a baby.
"Ah! God, let me go!" I grimaced, trying to wrestle myself free, but he already started humming. "Stop it! I could just use my locket!" I argued pointedly, pointing at the dangling necklace around my neck.
He just smiled crookedly at me and kept humming his heart out. "Dammit.." I grumbled, folding my arms across his chest as I nestled in his arms. Before I knew it I drifted off to sleep...
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Someone calling my name startled me into wake. I shot up and looked around in alert. I was alone. "Edward?" I hissed, looking around once again.
"Oh Melody, where are you?" I heard Felix call in a sing-song voice.
Uh-oh, that's not good.
"Oh Melody?" He called once again, sounding closer. My breathing got harder as I crawled back, cursing Edward's name silently. Why would he leave his own child in danger? And where the hell did he go?
"Melody?" I saw a shadow pass by the door from the crack beneath it.
I curled myself up into a ball and wished he would give up and leave. The door swung open, "THERE YOU ARE!" He smirked maliciously.