Victoria's Point of View

A day had passed since James realised the Cullens were on their way. Bella was becoming more and more confident in our coven, she was beginning to fit in. She was curious about many things – such as when and how I was turned into a vampire, how I met James and how we would spend our time after this tiffle with the Cullens. We had time to talk while waiting for them, and even though I am not one for chatting and socializing in particular, I did feel as if I were now closer to Bella. At first I was blunt and would not open up to her, but I realised she was not one to judge me. She respected me. Perhaps I would have more than just James in my life. I felt the opportunity to have a friend, something I hadn't had since my human life. I never admit it to anyone, but I am desperately lonely. James is really my only company – except Laurent, who I don't really get along with. You may wonder why I am lonely, with my mate by my side, but I cannot stand James's constant need – or want – to fight and hunt all of the time. After my chat with Bella, I have realised that I would like some time to just sit back and relax. The life of a killer is hard, and the life of a nomad is even harder. Combined, the two are hell. I think that Bella may be just what this coven needed.

Bella's Point of View

I had a fascinating talk with Victoria today. She opened up to me, which I was surprised about. It seemed like she needed a talk with someone and I was glad to help. I could see Victoria and I becoming good friends in the near future. As far as James was concerned, I wasn't so sure. He seemed friendly enough and I was grateful for him helping me through my first few days of vampirism, but we just didn't have the same connection.
I heard a laugh from James's direction. "What is it?" I asked him. He was holding a newspaper.
"The headline of this newspaper," He chuckled, "'Ballet Studio Broken Into And Vandalised', humans just love to make up their own little stories to reassure themselves, don't they?" I smiled vaguely back at him. I couldn't blame the humans. I would if I were them. What other explanation did they have? Thinking of humans was making me thirsty. I had to stop. But it was fine – I soon had something to distract me. James's face lit up, his eyes glowing crazily, a manic smile spread wide across his face. "The Cullens are close," He murmured, "They will be here in a matter of minutes."

If it was possible for vampires to get butterflies in their stomach, I was getting them. I was nervous, excited and curious all at once. I was finally going to meet the mysterious Cullens.
"Get behind us," James snarled, getting into position alongside Victoria. I did as I was told. Suddenly a scent filled my nose, a strange scent I had not smelt before. It was not familiar to me. It must be the Cullens. If I had known them as a human, I would not of been able to smell this. It was a vampire thing.

Slowly, and nervously, I peeked over Victoria's shoulder. I saw seven figures walking towards us. I looked along the row of vampires – noticing only one thing. They all had golden eyes, instead of red ones. That must be due to their lack of human blood. My eyes fixed on the last of the row. If vampires could faint, I would have. A vast majority of my human memories returned to me all at once. Edward Cullen, the love of my life. Suddenly my heart ached for him. How could I have forgotten about my Edward? I felt like such a monster, guilt and regret was pulsing through my veins instead of the blood that should be, I should still be human, with Edward. I suppose it was not too late, I could now live that forever with Edward, like I had always wanted to. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. His golden eyes locked with my blood-red eyes. His face softened, and I could just tell he was longing to approach me, to hug me, to kiss me. But that look, that I loved so dearly, soon faded and his lips hardened, his eyes became harsher, and his gaze turned to James.
"What is your business with us?" Said the vampire in the middle, who I remembered as Carlisle.
"I simply wanted revenge, that is all," James snickered. No! I thought, Not them, not Edwards family. I couldn't let him kill any of them. It would hurt Edward.
"No," I stated and walked forwards to stand in between James and Victoria and the Cullens. "I want this feud to end." I looked over to Edward. "I am sorry, Edward. I am here now, and I love you."
His expression did not change. He was looking at me in the same manner in which he had looked at James. I didn't like it, it frightened me.
"No Bella," he whispered, "You are part of James's coven. You are so different, I cannot love you like I did. I am the one who should be sorry."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. But my hearing will not be capable of deceiving me ever again in my vampire body. My heart was breaking, and surely I could not go on without Edward, now that I had remembered who he was, and how I loved him. I just wish I had to make the choice between Edward and his family, and James and Victoria. But sadly…I didn't think I did anymore…

TO BE CONTINUED :O