Memo: This issue is dedicated to the-dark-princess-of-awsome! She helped remind me to get off my lazy butt and get this story rolling. Not to mention gave a really sweet review. Thankyou soooo much! You made my day!! ^.^ This one is for you!
Lost and Never Found
"EDWARD CULLEN! YOU LET HER OUT HERE RIGHT NOW!" I shouted at the top of my lungs. I was about to scream it again after a moment of silence, only for a pair of hands to clasp over my mouth. I ripped at them with all my fury but it was no use.
"Someone could hear you Eliza! You have to be quiet. Besides, I don't think they're here." Emmett whispered in my ear. He released me, and I pulled away with anger. We were standing in front of a very tall building that had one of the Cullen's many vacation homes. We had been searching for days, but no sign of the Cullens could be found. I awaited the balcony door to come flying open, but no use. I let a growl out under my breath.
"Where's the next one?"
"Oh come on Eliza! God knows where they are! Besides, why would they hide in a place listed under Cullen." I closed my eyes hard, I knew he was right.
"What about Hale?"
"ELIZA!"
"Well God! I'm sorry! How would you feel if you're relative was being chased down to be killed!"
"THEY ARE!" He was right infront of me, his eyes flaring with anger.
"Ahem." We both whipped our heads to the side, a slight growl escaping Emmett's lips. There stood Rosalie. She looked well, it didn't look like she had been greiving over Emmett's loss at all, which was odd.
"Rosalie." I heard Emmett whisper. It was like a snow flake flying threw the air the way he spoke. A different feeling hit my heart.
"I saw them leave. I know where they're going." Her voice rang with a slight hysteria. She smiled delicatly, and was dressed well in a light pink sweater, a beige knee length skirt and her hair fell in her usual light curls.
"Why would we trust you?" I asked coldly. I felt Emmett's gaze on me.
"I've hurt you enough, let me make it up to you." Her voice was filled with sorrow and pity, her face lined with sadness. Bullshit! I let out another growl.
"Elizabeth, maybe we should listen." I looked at Emmett. He was buying it hook line and sinker.
"Why? She took you from me once. Who says she won't do it again? And I thought you said you never wanted to see her aga-"
"They're moving fast. And they won't be there for much longer. They plan to move again."
"You've been following them?"
"You would know how that works." She said with a hint of bitterness.
"Look here-"
"ENOUGH! Rosalie, take us to them." Emmett grabbed my hand and we began to follow her.
*****
We were in Vancouver, Canada when we finally stopped running. We stopped dead in the middle of a forest. I could smell a hint of something familiar in the air. I turned to see Emmett, only to see him looking at Rosalie, her staring back. I went to grab his hand when he stepped forward.
"I can smell them. They're near here."
"There's a cottage well hidden. They've tried to deviate their scent to trick the Volturi. But if they know they're here, they'll find them easily."
"Wait, can't Demetri find them?"
"That's why they plan to move soon." I nodded, never taking my eyes off of Emmett. Jealousy hit me hard, and it was pissing me off. then, the scent hit me like a ton of bricks. I began running as fast as I could to where the scent guided me. My eyes started to see the little cottage, and without even stopped I threw myself into the cottage, causing a loud crash as wood splintered around me. I heard hisses and growls, and I quickly put my guard up. I saw Bella in the room, a little startled by the sudden crash. I dove at her, taking her into an embrace.
"BELLA!" I screamed in happiness and fright. My seal was broken and I felt a hand on my shoulder, ready to fling me. I growled deep in my throat.
"Eliza!?"
"How could you!?" I screamed from Bella's hair. She hugged me back, I could feel the waves of fear and relief radiate into me.
"I'm sorry Elizabeth! I tried making them wait, but they said we couldn't." Bella cried into my ear.
"Rosalie? WHat are you doing here?"
"Are you...together again?" I felt my eyes shoot open and I whipped around. Rosalie was holding Emmett's hand.
EMMETT'S POV
I looked at Rosalie with a slight wave of memory. It was hard to believe she betrayed me so harshly. I loved her so deeply. I felt something move in the corner of my eye, and Eliza was off like a light. I was about to take off when Rosalie grabbed my hand.
"Wait Emmett. Just... I wanted to say I'm sorry. I know I've said it before but, I hope this makes up for it."
"Nothing will make up for what you did. But, thankyou. We appreciate it." I was about to take off again when I felt a tug on my arm. Before I knew it, Rosalie's lips crushed against mine. Memories came flooding in again. Then, Eliza. I quickly pulled back.
"Sorry, I just wanted..." I could see the pain in her eyes.
"It's okay. I get it." I squeezed her hand. She just wanted closure. We ran at full speed in the direction Eliza went, discovering a cottage with a very big hole in it. Everyone besides Eliza- who was embracing Bella-stared at us.
"Rosalie? What are you doing here?" Carlisle asked calmly.
"Are you...together?" Jasper looked at us cautiously, he could feel the waves of emotion on Rosalie. I pulled my hand away quickly, seeing the rage and worry in Eliza's eyes.
"No." I said coldly and went over to Esme. I hugged her tightly. Even though she wasn't my real mom, I did miss her. Alice came springing over to me and hugged me.
"We're so glad you're okay!" She squeaked into my ear.
"For all you know we could have been dead." Eliza suddenly said, cold as ice.
"I knew you were okay silly!" Alice turned and pointed to her own head.
"FOR ALL I KNOW BELLA COULD HAVE BEEN DEAD! What then huh? What then!?" I ran over to Elizabeth and pulled her back before she did somehting rash. I had never seen her so angry before.
"Jasper." Carlisle whispered. We suddenly all felt a calm wave over us, and Elizabeth's strain seized.
While all this happened, I felt a small gasp escape Alice's lips as she stood next to me. No one else seemed to notice except Edward, who could see well into her thoughts.
"What is it?" I whispered so only she could here.
"Don't...trust her." I saw a roll of rage shiver through Edward. But he tried to hide it as best he could by pretending the voices of panic were irritating him. I leaned away from Alice and looked into her eyes. If she could be crying, she would.
"We need to be going." Alice ran to Bella's side and scooped her up and took Eliza's hand.
"Goodbye Rose." And she was off. We all took one last glance at Rose, and left. I speed up as fast as I could to Alice and looked at her as best I could.
"You mind telling me what's going on!?"
"ALICE! It's too late!" Edward shouted.
"What!?" Eliza looked paniced.
"Rosalie. She lead the-" Before she could finish, a pain seized all of us.
ELIZABETH'S POV
I tried opening my eyes and looked to the Cullen's, they all lay sprawled on the ground, Bella tucked under Alice in a safety grip. Her eyes were clenched closed. Even though Alice protected her from hitting the ground, her body still felt like a brick wall hitting her.
"Nice work Rosalie!" Aro said happily. I could tell by the frightening cheer in his voice. We all looked up, Edward snarling and racing over to protect Bella. Alice sat up, still holding Bella close. Edward wrapped his arms around both of them in a protective barrier.
"Edward, we agreed remember? Either turn her, or she dies." I saw one of the cloaks-his face trying to hide under his cloak-lick his lips in hunger. They're eyes were all black, not good.
Then, it clicked in my head. What if I could some how bring my power over all of us? I pushed it out slightly, easy enough. I pushed it, farther and farther still. I tried to keep my body still from shaking. I let out a small whimper, but no one noticed ofcourse. I first snagged Emmett, then Jasper. I eventually had them all except the three that were most vital. I could feel my mind withering, but I pushed with everything I had, and the barrier swept over them as well. My fists were in tight balls of pain as I kept the barrier around all of us. I dared not look away from the farthest edge.
"Lets go." Aro said calmly, but a little confused. They all nodded and began to walk away. I could see the Cullen's slight shock.
"Wh-what happened?" Bella asked, still enclosed in Alice. Another whimper escaped my lips as I held it out. They all turned to me.
"Oh Eliza!" Esme screamed! She could see the torcher in my eyes.
"Every...one. Get. Up." Everyone stood up as slowly as possible and moved slowly as I did. THey stood as close to me as possible so it would not hurt as much, but holding it out for this long was something I had never done.
"We have to get out of here. And quick. Can you run Eliza? Take my hand and run?" Carlisle asked me. I nodded and we began running. We ran for quite some time. I did not dare take the shield off, for who knows how far the Volturi had kept track on us.
We eventually wound up at a quite large victorian house, similar to the one in Forks.
"Where are we?" Bella asked.
"Idaho. We can't go back to Forks just yet. Eliza? Can you keep that up for atleast tonight? And stretch it over the house?" I hadn't noticed that it was completely dark now. I felt like I could cry from the strain this would be to hold it up for that long. Still, I stretched it over the house as best I could. I had no way to calm myself. ...Jasper!
"Jasper, can you?"
"Sure." I felt something trying to hit me almost, but it wasnt quite coming through.
"I can't...I can't do it. It's like you're power makes ours ignore and repell anyone in the barrier." Another whimper fell from me. Emmett then suddenly took my hand and ran me to a random room. A T.V room? He looked me in my withering eyes and kissed me hard. I felt a wave of relaxation, but still kept up the barrier. It wasn't as hard to do anymore. It was like it became stronger with every kiss he gave me. I then heard him whisper my name, and I could feel my shield shoot out another ten yards.
When he let me go he smiled.
"I guess that's the closest to a heart beat I can get from you." I smiled up at him as I clung to his shoulders. I was about to kiss him again when I heard a shout from the other room. We both ran to find the Cullens all in the main room.
"What's wrong?"
"Bella." Edward simply answered. "She said we should turn her."
