When we were told we could get off the plane, I took a deep breath. I unbuckled myself and turned to face Alice.
"You guys go ahead and meet your family. I'll . . . be there in a moment." I said slowly.
"Alright, but stay right here. I'll come back for you in a moment." Alice agreed. I grimaced.
"Alice, I can make my own way off the plane. Haven't we already gone over this? I am blind, but I have an amazing sense of direction." I grinned.
"Okay, but stay in one place after you get off the plane." Alice said. I could tell by her voice that she was smiling. I felt a breeze beside me and suddenly I was alone. I could hear a few people leaving the plane and stretched to leave.
I walked out into the aisle and paused. I felt like someone was watching me. I spun around and called out. "Hello? Who's there?" I asked. Suddenly cold hands held me in a choke hold.
"Not funny, Alice." I gasped. The grip tightened and I choked for breath. A laugh echoed in my ears and I cried out. I knew that laugh; it had haunted me for the last six months. I had heard it in empty hall rooms, at night, and in my house.
"Victoria!" I whispered. She laughed again.
"Well, well, well. Looks like you brought back a few friends." She breathed into my ear. Her hands tightened even more and I stopped breathing. I knew there would be black bruises on the neck. Tears streamed down my face and her grip loosened slightly.
"W-what do y-you want." I rasped. She growled.
"Send your friends and the dogs away. So I can finally get my revenge. I'll be waiting, dear." She released me and I fell to the ground. I breathed deeply and began to sob.
"Bella!" a familiar voice yelled.
"Embry!" I whispered, close to tears.
"Shh, shh." He murmured, "Its okay. Jake and the rest of the pack are here. Jared even brought Sammi. Those bloodsuckers of yours are waiting for you. Don't worry; we'll chase that redhead leech away." He murmured words of comfort while he carried me into the airport.
"Bella!" Jake called. I reached out and took his hands. He pulled me out of Embry's arms and held me close. I inhaled his scent and leaned into him wearily.
"Where are the Cullens?" I asked, "Are you guys okay with them?"
"The Cullens are in the corner on the other side of the airport. We're fine." He replied.
"Please take them to me." I whispered. He gripped my arm softly and guided me to where they were. I could hear other footsteps behind us and wondered if the pack was following us. Jacob suddenly stopped and I jolted forward.
"Bella, you're okay." I heard Alice sigh. I felt her dance up to in front of me. She took my hand and pulled from Jacob. I stopped and I felt her stare burn through my skull.
"Are . . . are they here?" I asked softly. She understood immediately.
"Yes." She answered.
"Bella?" I heard Esme's soft voice. I smiled and stepped forward. I was engulfed in loving arms and I felt happy. Happy. The word bounced around in my head. I hadn't been truly happy in . . . a while.
"Thank you, Bella. How could we ever repay you?" Carlisle said gratefully.
"Yeah, Bella. You are accident magnet. What kind of human would pick a fight with the Volturi?" Emmett laughed. I smiled along with him.
"Bella?" Rosalie said slowly, "I want to thank you for having the courage to go and save my brother. I feel horrible. Can you forgive me?" I nodded and I felt her arms go around my shoulder quickly and release me.
"What's wrong, Bella? Your emotions are wild. You're devastated, terrified, and hurt all at the same time." Jasper said curiously. I frowned and it hit me. They didn't know I was blind.
"You didn't tell them?" I asked. It was silence.
"We thought-" Edward began, but he was cut off by a loud bark. Without warning I was knocked down by something big and hairy. A wet tongue licked my hand and I snorted with laughter.
"Sammi!" I giggled. She barked and rubbed her head against my hand. "I missed you too." I murmured. I stood up and she got behind me and gently pushed me up. I heard someone panting and I raised an eyebrow.
"Sorry Bella." Jared huffed, "She must've heard you; she just came running in."
"It's fine Jared. Do you have the lead?" I asked. He handed it to me and I knelt down.
"Here, Sammi. Come on." I cooed. She came and put her snout in my hand. I smiled as I clipped the lead to her harness. I also reached into her little bag around her back and pulled out a treat. I gave it to her and she took it gently. I patted her lightly and she was now aware that she was on duty. I stood up and reached down to grab the lead.
I turned to the Cullens, who had been silent the entire time.
"I'm blind." I said flatly. Silence. I started to get agitated. Were they even there? I couldn't believe what I couldn't see.
"They've left me again haven't they?" I mumbled to myself.
"No, we're here, Bella." Rosalie assured, "It's just . . . a lot to take in." I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.
"Friends don't desert friends, Bella." Alice told me. I froze as she spoke. Friends. Victoria. I gasped and stumbled backwards. Sammi whined as I fell flat on my butt.
Send your friends and the dogs away. So I can finally get my revenge. I'll be waiting, dear. Victoria's voice sneered in my mind.
"Bella? Bella! Are you okay?" I blinked at Edward's voice. This was going to be hard. I was going to have to send them away. I was going to have to leave them again. Don't be petty Bella, It was going to happen eventually, I reminded myself. The hole in my chest was ripped open again. I pulled myself up and stroked Sammi to give myself comfort. Then I did the hardest thing of my existence.
"Go away Edward." I spat venomously, "All of you." I put as much venom into my voice as possible, but I was radiating waves of love and apology.
"I hate you Alice. I hated you ever since I met you. You left me and I hate you for it." I snapped. All the while I was sending out waves of love. I was glad I was blind; I couldn't even begin to imagine the look on Alice's face. I spun around to face Jasper (I don't know how I knew where he was).
"I despise you! You almost killed me and I hate you for it. Why don't you go back to the Volturi! It'd be best if you were out of the picture!" I spat at him. I paused for a moment, glaring in his direction. But I was sending waves of love and asking him to forgive me. I also pulled down the color of my shirt slightly, hoping that he'd notice the bruises. I felt the hole ripping through my chest with ever word I spoke.
Please forgive me.
I was sending that out in huge waves of emotion to Jasper, hoping that he just might get the picture that I didn't want to do this.
"Just leave me alone. I don't want any of you." I said at last. Sending out waves of pain.
"If that's how you want it." Edward said brokenly and stiffly. I almost broke down right there, I almost begged him to forgive me and that I was sorry. I almost let the tears spill. But I didn't. I just kept my emotions in check and sent them out to Jasper.
"Good-bye Bella." He whispered and they were gone.
I almost broke down there, but I had another job to take care of.
"Jake, go home. Leave me alone." I growled.
"But the redheaded leech-" he protested.
"I don't care. Just leave. Take Sammi with you." I interrupted. I thrust her lead to him and turned and ran away.
I weaved through all the bodies somehow and ran through the automatic doors and outside.
"I'm here. They're gone. Victoria!" I shouted. I didn't care what people thought. I just wanted death to come. All of the sudden, cold hands grabbed my throat and I was thrown in a car, I assumed. My head hit something hard and I passed out, feeling the blood seeping from my skull.
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