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The Chronicles of the Fallen
A/N: This story is written as a collaboration by both Xo BellaItalia oX and dramaqueen1917. We hope that you enjoy the story and look forward to reading your reviews. By the way, I'm amazed at the responses that I am getting regarding my stories! 200-250 reviews between my last chapters for Perplexing Revelations! Woo-hoo!
Chapter 11
(Jasper's POV)
Isabella kept blinking at me. Her mouth would open and close, as though she were imitating a goldfish. It was quite cute.
"Come on, Bella… Please!? It's as if my entire life is falling through a black hole and you're the light at the end. Please, I just want to know the truth?!" I pleaded.
Bella closed her eyes. A small sigh escaped her as her pale arms wrapped around her small frame as if she was trying to hold herself together."My Ares used to call me 'Bella'." She whispered softly. I struggled to suppress a growl as I was reminded yet again that she already had a mate, just like I already had my companion in Alice. Wait… since when did I want Isabella as my mate?
"Bella… please… I just want to know why I'm seeing these things, these hallucinations. I need to know why!" I yelled angrily. The Major began to rattle at his cage once more, begging me to let him out. I knew that if I did let him out, he'd definitely find out what was going on here, but there was no guarantee as to how many would be killed or injured in his wake, especially if our demon happens to slip out.
"Y… You… Are you sure you want to know, Jasper?" Her beautiful eyes remained closed, as though she was resigned and feared what was coming. Her lack of emotions still disturbed me though. It just wasn't normal. No one should be able to shield their emotions as effortlessly as she does.
"Of course. Anything would be better than not knowing. It feels as though my entire life so far has been built on a wall of lies and it is finally being blown to bits." I explained.
"You're wrong, Jasper. I would do anything to be able to forget. It hurts more than anything to be able to remember when the one who means the most has forgotten. Sometimes, ignorance truly is bliss. My Ares used to say that he would do anything to be able to forget the horrors that he had witnessed. He told me that if something did happen, he wanted me to be able to move on without him. He was an idiot! He didn't understand…" Bella moved forward to sit on the ground as she leaned her back on the bench, where I still sat. Her hands covered her face as she wept. By now, she wasn't talking to me anymore, she was just mumbling to herself. "He was so stupid. He didn't understand… He didn't understand that I could nevergo on without him. Why couldn't he see that without him, I am nothing! But he left me. He left me even though it was against his will, thinking that I'd survive. What a fool he was. But I suppose that makes me a bigger fool for loving him." She whispered brokenly.
"I… Bella… Can you tell me that I'm not going crazy? Can you tell me this is normal?" I asked her as I carefully slipped forward as well and sat down next to her in the dirt with my back against the pew.
"You are crazy. You're crazy for wanting to know when you have everything and have moved on to a better life! You are a fool for believing that you are what you are! Do you know why?" She sobbed.
"Why?" I asked eagerly. This was it. All the answers that I had been searching for were finally going to be uncovered.
"You're an Angel." Three words were all it took. Three words and my entire life as I knew it was over. Three words and everything just fell apart. Was it for the better? I have yet to find out…
(Isabella's POV)
Why am I such an idiot? Me and my big mouth. At this rate, Jasper is probably just waiting for me to tell him the truth. I'm so stupid.
Why couldn't I have been like all the other Angels? Like Ivy or Beth? They were nice, sweet and angelic, could do no wrong. They didn't let their emotions get the better of them. They weren't too lenient with the rules. They didn't have a problem with cowardice. But I guess that's why they're back at home in Heaven, whilst I'm down here on Earth, a Fallen Angel, doomed to roam the Earth for eternity. How fun, note the sarcasm.
"You're an angel." Those three words were all it took. I can't believe how easy it was either. I can't believe I hadn't said any of this earlier. It would've been so easy… but I guess I always assumed that by saying it, Jasper would instantly reject the idea and he'd then push me away for his happily ever after with his Alice. He stared at me with conflicting emotions dancing across his face; shock, realization, panic, joy, confusion.
Most people would have broken the news better. They may have sugar coated it, or they may have at least told the person to sit down before they gently broke the news instead of just blurting it out during a crying fit. But seriously, what would that have done anyway? He's a vampire right now! It's not going to do anything. No, I had to be blunt and quick. It turns out that it doesn't make it any easier when it comes to the painful truths.
"No… no… Not possible. Can't be an Angel… I…"
Most people would probably try to reassure the love of their life that nothing is wrong, that it's perfectly fine. But it isn't, not really. Jasper just found out that he wasn't a vampire and that he was an angel turned part vampire instead of human like the rest of us. So, instead of saying anything, or just giving him a nice pat on the back, I kissed him. That's right, I kissed him. After over a century, I was finally home; I was back where I belonged – in Jasper's arms.
The kiss was beautiful. Fireworks didn't explode. No, it was as though I had seen the sun again after a long time. I was so happy. My fingers became knotted in my Jasper's hair as I kissed him passionately. My heart felt as though it was going to explode from all the tears and heartbreak I had gone through to finally return to this pure bliss.
"Well, Char. If we'd known that we'd get such a nice welcome back party, we would have brought popcorn. It's a shame we didn't."
Guilt gripped my heart as I pulled away from Jasper. Oh, what had I done? Peter smirked at me as he pulled Charlotte in for a kiss.
I had been so consumed by the kiss that I had failed to notice that Jasper had gone rigid moments after our lips had connected. Oh, what had I done? Jasper had been happy with Alice. I should have left after I found out that Jasper was happy with Alice. I should have let him be like I wanted to instead of letting my damn mating instincts rule me when I saw him sitting out here alone and upset. At least then, Jasper would have been able to keep going. But who am I kidding?
I may tell myself that I'd be strong enough to walk away, but everyone knows that when it came to it, I wouldn't have been able to, even if I had to. I would not have been able to turn around, walk away knowing that Jasper was happy without me not matter how much I wanted to.
I was telling the truth when I told Jasper that ignorance is bliss. I would do absolutely anything to be able to forget. Despite the fact that I love my Jasper, I know that it will probably never be the same. Jasper will have changed. His experiences would have made him different.
At the end of the day, no matter how much I treasured my memories of what I had had with Jasper, I would do anything to forget. I would do anything to not feel the stabbing pain that comes from seeing Jasper with Alice. Right now, I would do anything to be able to go back in time and make myself forget.
Maybe it's not too late to leave Forks. Maybe it's not too late to undo all the damage I've done? Oh, who am I kidding?
(Emmett's POV)
There's something about her that sends chills down my spine. Rosalie sits in my lap gently as I play with her soft golden hair. I know that it has most definitely been a while since I have been this serious and I know that this was confusing my poor mate.
There is something about Isabella that tugs at my mind, as though there is an old memory that just keeps slipping through my fingers. From the moment I saw her, I've always felt as though I already knew her. The longer I am around, the more I feel as though I have already known Isabella.
The melody that Isabella is playing on the grand piano has haunted me throughout various points in my vampire life. I remember the first time I heard the haunting tune in my mind.
Fire seemed to ravage my body. It hurt. I screamed, yet no one could hear me. I cannot remember how long I have burned, but I find myself questioning if I have fallen into the fiery pits of Hell. Fragmented memories flashed before my eyes. I relived some of the best and worst memories of my life so far. I remember how it had all started with one camping trip. Then I remember a bear attacking me and I remember the pain. Although the pain I had experienced felt like nothing in comparison to what I was feeling now. I remember a blond angel running towards me, how she held me as I cried and whispered that she would save me.
Then the fire started. It began in my chest, before it spread to all of my limbs. Throughout all of this, I could hear the melody playing. It was haunting, yet beautiful. The song made me want to rejoice and cry at the same time and I could feel how the pain had lessened ever so slightly.
"If I am meant to be in your life, then we will always find each other. Rest, my dear, and shall your journey be in peace." A beautiful, soft voice whispers accompanies the tune as my heart beats for the final time.
There is no doubt in my mind, that I am missing a vital piece of information right now and something tells me that Isabella has the answers to my problem. I guess I'll just have to talk to her sometime soon.
A/N: There we are! Yet again, other cliff hanger, but at least now you've been given the biggest clue as to who Emmett is! What do you think Jasper's reaction will be?
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