Hey guys. I didn't have spell check because I did this one at work. It's Saturday and there's less things to do. I nver work Sat but they wanted me this one. I'm strictly a Mon-Fri person. Anyway. I apologize.
This chapter is a little different. I will return to the other format. This is a one chapter thing, and it works. I hope you think so too! Don't forget to review.
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Dec 27, 2019
I think Edward is procrastinating taking me back. He might think I won't be able to leave. I'd like to see what happens to the person that tells me I can't, but that's beside the point.
Anyway, they took me on another insane destination Christmas which lasted 3 weeks. It wasn't suppose to last that long but with the ex in town we decided to leave early. It was fairly uneventful but it brought back memories of one of my more eventful ones. I almost died.
I barely remember it, I rarely even think about it. I didn't have a journal back then but is definately worth documentation so here it goes...
EPOV Paris Dec 23, 2009
(Sorry my dates aren't consistent, Bella is 7 when this happens)
"Vampires."
"The good kind?"
"No, not the good kind."
"Well that can't be good." She said behind me.
Edward never let his gaze stray from the vampire that thought of Bella as a snack. The other two's thoughts were of curiosity rather then their stomachs. Edward tried to hide Bella from their veiw as best he could and straightened his posture. The apparent leader of the coven didn't seem to be a threat. Surely the other two wouldn't attack without his say so.
The center vampire was tall with darker skin then any vampire Edward had ever come in contact with. His dark shoulder length hair was still a stark contrast to his skin. The female flanking vampire had vibrant red hair and she stood a little taller then her leader. She was also wearing 4" heels which might have had something to do with that. The vampire to the other side, who Edward was most concerned with, was blonde and the same height but more muscular then the first.
"Hello," the female next to their coven leader greeted. "How are you this fine evening?" She asked craning her neck to see the hiding human child.
"We're fine thank you." Where was your little psychic pixie when you needed her?
She looks like a tasty little morsel, doesn't she? He had to hold back a growl as to not give more away then he already had by his protective stance. It seemed as if his defensive position only made the male flanking vampire want her more.
"How about you sweetheart?" she asked, her voice dripping with sweet condesation. "How are you liking Paris?" She dropped to one knee and held out her hand. Her red eyes had a hungry spark behind them.
The coven leader put a strong hand on her shoulder encouraging her to stand up. They shared a meaningful look before he glanced back at the other for confirmation. It struck Edward as odd. Covens rarely acted with democracy in mind. The female vampire stood up fast. "Just having a little fun." She said to know one in particular.
"Is she yours?" he lifted his fingers. The gesture was simple enough but almost threatening.
"You wouldn't mind sharing, would you?" said the other male taking a step forward.
"James," the other hissed at him placing an arm over his chest. James growled and looked at the arm as if it was teaming with disease. A low growl escaped his throat before he fell back into line. Young man better watch it before I rip his arms from his body and burn them while he watches.
"Laurent," he replied curtly.
Laurent cleared his throat and took a step forward. "I've ran into your kind before, you're eyes are always the same. Animal drinker."
"Vegetarians." Edward corrected him.
Laurent nodded and smiled. Clever. He better watch his toungue before James... "And the company you keep isn't a problem for you then."
"No, and she's not you're problem either." James let out another low grumble. "I think we'll be going now."
Edward scooped Bella into his arms to stradle his hip. She let out fearful whimper because she was terrified of his running. He started to walk away at a brisk pace without bothering to look back. There was a red flash in his vision and the female was infront of him. He turned to walk another direction but James blocked that path.
"This is hardly necisary." Edward sighed turning toward Laurent.
"I will have no part in this." Laurent said directing his reply to James. "Victoria, it was a pleasure." He nodded to his renounced leader and then was gone. One down, two to go.
He gently set Bella down. He could have out run either of them by himself but not toting Bella. When he turned back to face his opponents, a Rols he didn't recognize was speeding towards them. You might want to move Edward. Alice's voice rang out in his head as the headlights backlit it target.
What the... both thought before being crashed into. They went up and over the windshield, shattering it and rolling off the back.
Alice hopped out of the drivers side with a frantic look on her face. "Edward, he's a tr.."
"Tracker. I know."
"He won't stop until he has..."
"Bella. I KNOW."
By this time Emmett, Rose and Jasper had exited the car and approached the motionless bodies menacingly.
"Stay right there sweetie." He pointed at Bella and she nodded.
Alice had already joined the others and Edward quickly followed. Jasper and Emmett had closed in on James and grabbed both arms before he could react. The Alice and Rosalie flanked Edward in a similar fashion that they had approached him earlier. "What do you want?" Edward growled out.
James eyes flashed over Edward's shoulder and then back to him. "Is she worth it?" Emmett and Jasper eyes darkened and tightened thier grip. She is Edward, we're with you. I nodded. If it kept Bella safe, then a vampire would have to die today. Jasper and Emmett started to pull and James let out a cry of agony.
"Ah. Ah. Ah." Victoria's voice came from behind us. she was kneeling down behind Bella, the back of her hand stroking Bella's cheek where tears were flowing freely. "You really think you should be doing that?"
Jasper and Emmett immidiately stopped pulling on James.
"That's better. Now release him."
"Not until we get her back," Rose voice startled Edward.
Maybe they'll trade? I don't know what I'd do without James. He's going to be furious.
"A trade?" Alice suggested. If he hadn't known better Edward would have thought she was the mindreader. He instead was paralyzed with fear for his the girl in Victoria's grasp.
"You read my mind."
Keep Bella out of James reach. Tell Emmett to go the other side.
Edward started walking forward and Emmett followed suit. He gesture for Emmett to stay on his side. When the were within 4 feet Edward snatched Bella away and James let out a ferocious snarl.
"Don't think this is over for a second." He bellowed before stomping away with Victoria in his wake. Yup, he's pissed.
Everyone hugged Bella and Edward stood back a few steps waiting his turn. Then things happened faster then he thought possible.
"Edward." She dashed out of the group hug she'd been caught in.
"BELLA, NO!!" Alice screamed.
And she tripped falling into shard of windshield slicing open her knees and palms. The blood was assaulting his sense and he lost coltrol as it flowed freely over the sidewalk. Edward didn't realize what he had been doing when he seemingly ran into two boulders that fought him to the ground. He could hear his name but couldn't tell where it was coming from.
"Edward, Edward. Snap out of it." A cold hand shot out and grabbed his nose. His eyes focused on Emmett and Jasper holding him to the ground.
"Bella?!" He asked hoping he hadn't gotten far.
"She'll be fine. Just hold your breath." Please hurry Carlisle, Alice thought frantically. She's going to be fine.
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So not only was I almost killed by some Brad Pitt wannabe and red haired hag but my own... Edward. I must say no Christmas has topped it since. We're driving up the coast now. Will be in Washington by morning. I'm excited and terrified at the same time. I don't know what to expect. All I know is Edward's jaw gets tighter every mile closer we get. -Bella
A/N I'm gonna update Just Another Girl tomorrow. Check it out!