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Quotes from friends used in this chapter:

Blood! –Ale

Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Chapter 19: It's the Future She Can See

But it was too late. Karina's body fell on the gun. BOOM!

B.P.O.V.

The pressure of Karina's body fell on the gun and made it explode, a bullet going up to meet her body as she fell down. The shot impacted her body, causing it to lift in the air before slamming itself onto the ground. A scream erupted up my throat, and released when I saw what the shot did to her body.

Blood!

So much blood! The bullet seemed to go through her and blood shot out of her back, neck and through her tattered, torn jacket. It was the most sickening – and I've seen some pretty gross stuff – thing I've ever seen in my life.

"Ahh!" I stepped back after blood - real blood, Karina's blood - splattered on me.

I heard a grunt as someone grabbed me, engulfing me in their strong arms, turned me to face away the horrible scene, and gently, yet with such force, throw me on the ground, having them hove over me. "Close your eyes, and cover your ears. Don't open them till I tell you." Edward's lullaby voice commanded. Usually, it's calm and loving, but now his velvety murmur seemed to be filled with worry and hype. Scared and alarmed.

What's going to happen to Karina? Sarah? I felt something warm being thrown over me before Edward's fast footsteps ran away. It was his blazer; I know because the same red rose was now right next to my eye. I quickly covered my ears and shut my eyes so tight, it was starting to hurt. But no matter how much I squeezed them, tears still managed to run down my cheeks.

Terrifying and unbelievable thoughts entered my mind. Not being able to escape them – the blood, the terror, death, darkness, evil, fire, loosing another person that meant something to me – I screamed, yelled and sobbed onto the concrete floor I was laying on. Facing the ground, I tried to block out those thoughts, the ones that were unwanted and unneeded. I screamed into the dirty, gray floor. Again? Why again? Everything was going perfectly fine until I reached this. To me, this always has to happen to me.

I started pounding my fists into the ground. Somehow, everything, even the world, around me vanished and dissolved, forming complete quiet around me. Hitting the cracked floor, I felt the bruises forming around my little finger. I screeched, probably sounding like an insane person, and cried harder. Poor, Sarah, she didn't deserve this! She didn't sign up for this. None of us did!

We felt unloved and unwanted; worthless and useless. Every bit of crap that could happen to us did. Now would be a good example.

It felt so unfair! Life isn't fair. It's cruel! This is why I cut myself. This is why I need to take away the emotional pain with physical drama. I need to end this feeling! This guilt, and unworthiness has always eaten me up alive, and I just can't-ugh! Why! Why? Why!?

More events replayed in my head, flashbacks dragging me down to never-ending sorrow. Time must have past by in nanoseconds, because I was soon being hauled up from the floor. Edward's tight grip on my waist, and wrist, helped me get up with no trouble. My sobs wouldn't end, and I hoped everything was better; cleaned, at least. I think I'll throw up if I saw Sarah's agonized face and Karina's-

I stopped right there. No need to remember that.

Even though I blocked the sounds of the world from my ears, Edward's soft and careful voice flowed through me. "You can open your eyes now, it's safe." He assured.

I shook my head, unwilling to take the high risk, only to be thrown down. It's not that I didn't trust Edward - he's actually one of the most trustful person I've ever met – but I was afraid of the chance, a larger portion than the other, that I might see what I dread the most.

"Bella, I promise, it's safe to look." Edward was practically letting me put my entire body weight on him as he held me up. My legs were trembling, but not from the cold temperature. He was my wall, the wall I've been so scared to put down, and let people in.

I shook my head while my sobs rocked my chest unevenly.

"Okay," Edward cave in, his gentle voice making me take everything in a little easier. "That's fine, come here." With my eyes still closed, he led me somewhere. My world as I knew it felt newer, but darker, with my eyes shut tight. It sounded like the title of the song With Eyes Wide Shut by Bless The Fall. Although, the lyrics didn't fit with my life; if only they could with little happiness.

Edward made me feel secure, even with my eyes closed. "The gym is filled with police officers and investigators; I don't think you want to be in there right now. But, here," He deliberately used light force of his hands to push me down. I was met by the familiar, cold concrete floor. It was the edge of where the sidewalk met the football field.

I sunk down and settled into the hard ground. I felt Edward's warm body heat sit down next to me. His heavy, yet so comforting, arm wrapped me close to his chest. I was shivering, from the cold and crying, and Edward seemed to have noticed.

"Oh," He messed with the blazer I was wearing, and got it cover me completely.

"Thanks," I whispered, really appreciating all he's done for me.

I grabbed hold of the courage left in me and opened my eyes. Just as Edward promised, nothing regretful was in sight. I sighed, relief conquering my heart. My head, on its own account, turned to look around me. Behind Edward's arm, covered in the button up shirt he was wearing, were the open double doors to enter the gym from behind. Again, Edward was correct. Police officers, people with microphones, camera's and the whole package, were all tucked into the space of our gym.

My eyes traveled down the walk that led to where we were sitting at. My heart skipped a couple of beats, and my eyes lingered on the blood marks that seemed to be engraved on the floor. Couldn't they have cleaned it when it was wet? I gagged. Now it will forever leave its mark of the sad memory that occurred today. As if Edward's mind were at the same track as mine, he shivered, causing my shoulders to move slightly since his protective arm was still thrown over me.

I turned to his face. It was even more beautiful after what happened tonight. "Are you okay?" My voice came out hoarse; the damage that happens when you scream at the top of your lungs, and cry for a long period of time.

He nodded, making his long, uncontrollable hair bounce. "Yeah," I saw his breath was noticeable in the night's cold air as he swallowed, and took a deep breath. "Just a little chilly,"

"Oh!" I jumped up and remembered to slap myself later. "Here," I snuggled out of his coat, his arm falling off of me during the process. I handed him his jacket, "Sorry, I forgot how cold it really was."

Edward shook his head fiercely. "No, no, I'm fine." He pushed the blazer back towards me. "Besides, you're wearing a dress," His hand got a handful of my dress's fabric. "That material is unbelievably thin, you'll freeze. I'm fine, really. Keep it."

I stared at him, and then back at his blazer. "There has to be a way for it to warm both of us." I declared quietly. As I thought, I looked up at the sky. The stars were out, and a stunning shade of blue that matched my dress was thrown out before me. The moon was white, full, forming a perfect circle.

"How about this," Edward spoke up. "Come here." He patted his lap.

Embarrassed, even though I've done it plenty of times with Emmett, I awkwardly moved so that I was sitting on his legs. Edward draped his coat over us. The whole back part of it covered me, like a blanket, while Edward put his arms through the sleeves. Actually, he was as comfortable as Emmett.

It's weird. Even though my head is against Edward's chest, with his chin on my head, his arms crossed over me and resting on my lap, while my whole body rests on his seemed to be a dream beaconing into reality. But now, I feel…crappy. Maybe later on my Teddy Bear can-

Emmett!

"Edward!" I exclaimed.

He jumped. "What! What's wrong?"

"Emmett! And Alice, and Jasper, and Rose. Are we still going trick-or-treating? Should we call them? Aren't we-"

Edward placed his cold finger to my lips. "I already called Emmett." The statement calmed my worries, but still made me feel uncomfortable.

"And? What did you say? What did he say?" My questions came out before I could consult them with my mind.

"He heard you screaming in the background-" My face reddened. "And he hung up before I could complete a sentence. Come to think of it, he hung up before I could finish a fragment." Edward chuckled at same time we heard tires screech in the background.

Both of our heads turned sinuously at the noise. Four hard, loud, doors shutting were heard before four pairs of steps marched toward us. "Uh-oh, be prepared to-" Edward was cut off mid sentence.

"Bella!"

"Bella!"

"Bella!"

"Bella!"

Rose, Alice, Jasper and Emmett called. It sounded like they were making their way through the crowd of people in the gym. I could make out their figures as they ran toward the back.

"Drug Addict!" Emmett boomed. All conversations that took place ceased when he said that, for they all stared at him suspiciously. "No," Emmett waved his hands in front of him, and shook his head. "No, it's a nickname. I swear she isn't involved with drugs or anything- okay." He turned around and started walking closer to us.

I heard Alice gasp and point to me and Edward. They picked up their speed, and raced toward us. "Bella!" Alice ran faster.

Emmett caught up behind her small figure. Rose, needing to lift up her dress with her hands, and Jasper were right on their tails. "Bella," Rosalie breathed when they got closer.

But the closer they came, the faster they stopped. They were panting, hands on their knees, behind us. Edward and I turned halfway to see them. "Hey," I croaked as Edward rubbed my back.

"I…I thought you…" Emmett took a deep breath, and swallowed it audibly. "I thought something was...wrong…but," He stood up straight, and gesturing his hands to me and Edward. "You two seem pretty cozy to me. Too cozy," He narrowed his hazel eyes on Edward.

"Did you get hurt? The shot didn't reach you, did it? It shouldn't have." Alice said, worry making her voice go through the night sky. She walked closer to me, bent down, and held onto my arm through the jacket's fabric.

I snapped my head back, which is stupid since Edward was right behind me. "How did you know there was a shot?"

Jasper's blue eye's widened. "There was a shot?"

"Alice, how did you know?" I questioned, ignoring poor Jasper.

Alice looked at me impatiently. "Bella, only those two girls were supposed to get hurt. Were you hurt?"

"What two girls?" Asked Rosalie.

I shook my head, answering Alice. "No, I'm fine, but…" Oh-my-God! "Sarah!" My eyes looked wildly at Edward. "What happened to Sarah? Is she aright? Is she going to be okay?"

Alice nodded, but I tried to not count on her new 'physic' abilities, and more on Edward's answer. "Shh, shh," He rubbed his hands up and down my arms, sending goosebumps all over. "Someone called an ambulance, and Sarah got taken to the E.R. I called my dad afterward and made sure he was seeing her. She's in good hands." He assured, and, no matter what, I couldn't deny him.

Even with my eyebrows knotted, I nodded, believing what he told me. "Can someone please let us know what's going on here?" Rose begged desperately.

Alice nodded, "As soon as we get home."

"Home?" I echoed. Home sounded good right now; really good.

Emmett sighed, but nodded. "We'll meet at your place." I shrugged off Edward's coat and ran up to Emmett. As much as I like – possibly, love – Edward, I need my big brother Teddy Bear right now.

He welcomed me with opened arms as I clung onto him. My face was buried at the crook of his neck, one of my tears sliding onto it. His large, warm hands rubbed my back. "You okay?" He whispered sweetly.

I shuddered from the memory of Sarah's blood and Karina's face, but nodded.

"Do you want to go back home with us?" Emmett asked, still stroking my back soothingly. I nodded and felt him nod to the parking lot with his head.

I was in Rose's car with Alice and Rosalie in front while I lay on top of Emmett in the back. Alice asked Rose to put up the roof; she didn't want me to get sick since I've been crying so much. My head was on Emmett's lap as the rest of my body formed into a tight ball – the way I used to sleep before I moved in with Edward. Emmett used his hand to keep my hair out of my face and forehead. I was thankful for it. My eyes were closed on the entire ride their, I even overheard Rose ask Em if I was asleep.

But my Teddy Bear knows me better than that. "No," He replied perfectly, without skipping a beat. "She's just resting her eyes." I smiled to myself, snuggling and burying my head onto his large lap. Definitely the perfect brother.

I sneezed on his lap, killing my happy moment. "Ew!-I mean…are you…" I felt him gag. "Okay?"

I wiped off his leg and sat up straight. "Sorry," I apologized wearily, a blush surely covering my heated cheeks.

Emmett gave me a sad grin before pulling me onto his lap. There, I fell asleep against his chest.

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On the ground to my left was Sarah sprawled on the floor, holding onto her right shoulder where blood was emerging.

"She wouldn't give it back. The cocaine, it was mine. S-he," Her eyes were twitching with uncontrollable anger. "She said I had enough…never enough." Her raspy voice demanded at the end.

"Nev-ver enough!" She yelled as her eyes rolled to the back of her head, and her body went limp.

"Bella!" Edward cried.

"Bells! Bella, wake up!" My head shot up to the sound of Edward's voice.

Emmett caught me before I could fall since he was carrying me. As my heart lowered its speed from my nightmare, I rubbed my eyes. A familiar classical sound was heard, and I felt people were looking at me. I opened my eyes to see Em, Edward, Jasper, Rose, Alice and I were all in an elevator. Their gorgeous faces were glowing with worry as they gazed at me.

"What?" I asked and stretched my arms in front of me. Edward's blazer was on top of me, like a blanket again.

"You were screaming." Jasper seemed sad to say that fact.

Screaming? I don't remember screaming, but then again I was asleep.

I heard a small ding, and the doors opened for us. We all exited the elevators. Emmett carried me all the way to out suite. I wanted him to put me down, but I was so tired. "Em," I tugged on his collar. "You can put me down."

He seemed unsure as he speculated me posture. I felt very comfortable in his arms, and I'm positive I looked it. Heck, my head was even lying lazy, yet very comfortably, against his left arm. "Are you sure?"

I bit my lip and nodded. Of course I can stand up. "I'm sure."

As Edward entered the card into the slot, Emmett carefully set me down. I was on my feet, but Em's hands were tight on my waist. "Emmett," I giggled sleepily. "Let me go." He hesitated, but released me.

I fell.

Emmett and Rosalie, once again, caught me before I could make out with the carpet. Rose wrapped her arms around my waist from behind while my hand went up my forehead. I felt a headache coming on, and that rush didn't help – at all.

Emmett sighed and shook his head. "What happened to you?" He asked under his breath. I don't think that question was for me to answer. Emmett picked me up easily and carried me through the door, which Edward was holding open, a worried mask covering his face.

Emmett laid me on the big couch, the one across from flat screen TV. Edward closed the door as everyone else went to sit on the other couch. Edward walked over and squatted by my side, his jacket still over me.

"I'll tell them what happened. And don't worry about Sarah; Carlisle said he'd call as soon as everything was okay." He grinned hopefully and assuring.

I couldn't get rid of pang of quilt that seemed to be causing my migraine. "What about Karina?"

Edward looked stricken, and his face showed sadness – not for Karina, but for me – but he composed himself quickly. Edward smiled, but not my smile. "Everything is going to be okay." He promised.

As he got up, Alice took his place next to me. I'm not trying to sound mean, but Alice didn't have to bend down as much to meet me eye level. "Bella, your dress is full of-" Her eyes traveled down to near the hem of my dress. Blood, lots and lots of blood, was stained there. I forgot all about it. "Let's get you in the shower, eh?" She completely ignored was she was about to say before. "The fresher the better."

She smiled, as if nothing were wrong. Oh, Alice is good.

I got up, wobbling a bit, but soon found my balance. "I'll help you up the stairs." Rosalie offered.

Both girls walked me up to the stairs, but before I fully made it up, I turned around. "I'm sorry for ruining your party, and trick-or-treating. You guys should still go." I smiled. I wanted to look happy, but I felt like shit and sad.

They all saw through me. "Bella, we're going to stay here with you guys all night. It's Friday, they won't notice us out of our dorms. Besides, you're worth it." (Twilight, Jasper Hale)

I smiled wearily. "Thanks." After my mumble, I went up to my room, Alice and Rosalie following.

They promised they would look for something comfortable and cozy for me when I got out of the shower. I took my sweet time with the warm jets and tried not to think about Karina and Sarah. Of course that was out of my control.

I know I never really liked Karina – I hated, despised, loathed her! She was the most annoying, tiring, stuck up, ugly, dumb-ass person I've ever met. She knew how to push my buttons and pushed them right. She loved seeing me miserable and would do anything to see me beg, gravel or plead. Her head is filled with more drugs than brain. Hell, I think her brain cells were dead when I first met her! (The beginning of high school.) She's the most heart-less person I've ever met!

Still, I can't help but be concerned about her.

What if she dies? How much coke did she have to make her go all crazy? I shivered under the warm water. I think it's time to get out. I turned the knob and the water automatically turned off. After stepping out of the shower, I put on my underwear and the silky robe Esme got me. I combed through my tangled hair and made sure my entire make up was gone. It was.

When I walked out the bathroom door, just as the girls promised, some comfortable, warm clothes were laid out on my bed for me. I smiled to myself, even though a blush exposed my neck and face, because of what was there. I put on the locket Edward gave me and tucked in the engraved heart under my shirt. I always do that; that way, the heart he gave me could be with my real one. Tying the green bandana over my head, I looked at myself in the mirror on my dresser.

I was happy with what I was wearing. My headache got worse and I was starting to sneeze. Groaning, I walked down the stairs and met with everyone. "I feel horrible."

Edward smiled, giving me some medicine pills and hot chocolate. "Here, it'll make you feel better." As he was retreating, Edward said, "By the way, love what you're wearing."

Emmett boomed out a laugh. "Dude, you have no idea how gay you sounded." Jasper joined a chuckle as he took a sip of his coffee. Well, it smelled like coffee.

Edward rolled his eyes, and sat down next to me on the kitchen table. "Whatever. I forgot how good you looked in my clothes." The last part was directed to me.

My face burned and Jasper started choking on his drink; Rose, being the protective, 'I was two minutes older', sister, started whacking his back. That only made his coughing come out faster with every slap.

Edward's laughing doubled over as Alice tried to stop Rosalie. "Rose, Rose, Rose! Stop, he's fine!"

Rosalie stopped and backed away. "Better?"

Jasper's face was as red as mine. He held up one hand and mouthed 'I'm fine' over and over again. Poor Jasper. Rosalie's got one heck of an arm. No wonder she pitches so well.

"Woow…" Edward wiped away a tear of joy. "Oh, oh, that's too funny."

After everything was calm, Emmett was still glaring at Edward. Now that I think of it, Emmett wasn't laughing at all when innocent Jasper nearly died.

"What did you say?" Emmett thundered murderously.

Edward drew his head back, obviously confused. "That's too funny?"

"Before that," He growled.

"Whatever?" Edward said, asking if it was the correct answer Em was looking for.

That ticked Emmett off. "No! After that!"

"I forgot how good you looked in my clothes?"

Emmett nearly snarled as his eyes narrowed on Edward. "Yes, that." He spat. "Never talk to Bella like she's a piece of meat." Emmett's bark was probably wasn't as bad as his bite.

Rose whacked the side of his head. Emmett lost his focus and looked up at Rosalie, rubbing his head. "What was that for?"

"Edward can complement Bella as much as he wants." She bent down and placed a light kiss in Emmett's temple before sitting next to him. "Alice and I put a lot of thought on what was right for Bella right now."

I was wearing my black tank top with one of Edward's shirt over. I was also wearing a pair of his boxers with a pair of his blue shorts – the one's he takes to the gym – over. They reached a couple of inches under my knees, and I was really, really warmed up. I couldn't have been more comfortable. But other than that, with Edward's smell swimming all over me, I felt safe; protected from never-ending danger lurking in unsuspecting places.

"Bless you," Alice said randomly.

Bless you? Why would sh- "Achoo!" I sneezed.

Jasper shook his head. "I'll never understand how you can do that." He mumbled, his elbow on the table and his head on his hand.

Alice smiled and shrugged. "Bella," Her smile faltered a bit. "You're coming down with a fever."

My eyebrows twisted, and it was my turn to smile, with my head cocked to the side. "Alice," I sort of laughed and straightened up. "I'm fine."

Edward placed the back of his hand on my forehead, but he pulled away quickly, shaking his hand. "You're hot!"

"Edward!" Emmett barked.

"I meant as in a fever!" Edward defended, holding up his hands and eyebrows. Jasper got up from his seat next to Alice, and put his cold hand on my cheek. "Hmm…you do feel pretty warm."

"I'm-" I was interrupted by a cough. I tried to stop, but my coughing got louder. Whoa, where'd that come from? "I'm-" I cleared my throat. "I'm fine."

Edward shook his head and sighed heavily. "Go up to bed, I'll be right there."

Emmett growled.

"To tuck her in!" Edward rolled his eyes and marched to the kitchen.

I hugged and thanked Alice and Rose, while Jasper told me to feel better. "Thanks," I smiled and kissed his cheek.

"Night, Drug Addict." Emmett hugged me.

"Goodnight," I half said, half yawned. Emmett chuckled and ruffled my hair, causing the bandana to move. As I tip-toed up to kiss his cheek, I fixed it.

I was tucked under my covers and waiting for Edward. He walked in – a male model would die for his posture – and set down orange juice on my night stand. "Hey,"

"Hi," I smiled.

He caught a lose strand of my hair and put it behind my ear. "How you holding up?"

I shrugged, I honestly felt fine. My headache was starting to subside. "Perfectly,"

He took his hand back and looked at the drink. "Get some liquids in your body. And get some sleep - actually, get a lot of sleep." Edward brought the covers up till they were under my chin.

He hesitated as his face hovered over me, close enough to let me smell his breath. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I felt like fainting. My breaths were quietly coming out, quick and short.

Edward's eyes locked on mine after they roamed my stunned slash dazzled face. "Good night," He whispered.

I blinked and nodded slowly. "Good night."

Edward kissed the top of my head. As soon as he backed away, the breath I never knew I was holding released. He turned off the lights. "If you need anything, call me. And if you get hungry, since you haven't eaten, tell me."

I saw his perfect half smile, my smile, through the cloud of darkness. I felt like messing with him.

Before Edward closed the door, I yelled out, "Do we have any Lunchables left?"

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