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They did the same thing they did to Alice to me. Randy and Simon said that that was enough, but Paula wanted to see if she could get me to crack. I didn't think I was very good, but finally Paula let me go.
I grabbed the yellow ticket, and walked out the doors.
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Chapter 29: Pain
Bella's POV
That Ryan dude that always asks questions was getting on my nerves. He kept asking all questions. Apparently, the Cullens were a popular group of kids everywhere.
"So Bella, is it true that the Cullens are only using you?" What kind of question was that! I actually though I saw Tanya out of the corner. Oh she's going down. When I got back over to the family, after ditching the camera people and making them move onto the next person who was in a banana costume, I asked them what ever did happen to Tanya.
"We fed her the stuff and then she ditched." Emmett said, getting his wallet out and actually giving the guys there money. I started walking over to the far corner where I thought I saw her last. No one was there. I walked around the area more, but couldn't find them.
Stupid carpet! I thought as I almost tripped over it. But when I heard a voice that could only belong to plastic barbie, I let myself trip. Alice came dancing over, lifting me off the floor. She let go, and I started walking towards the door.
There she was, pushing that Ryan dude against the wall, running her hands all around his chest. Ew. They looked startled when I had opened the door, but Tanya snapped out of it faster than him.
"Well, hello Bella. Surprise seeing you here." She replied sweetly, but it came out more like she was choking. Everyone else came over seeing what I was doing. I then noticed that Ryan was no where to be seen.
"Yo! We need all of the winners to come back on stage. We're going to do things quicker this year so we can have more people. We need everyone to find a group of 6 and we'll meet you guys back here in an hour." Randy's voice rang out all around. We all started walking away, but Tanya caught my shoulder.
"And I will win this. I know what the judges want, so I know that you will be the first like, person to leave here." She whispered harshly in my hear. I yanked my arm away from her, I think making a bruise in the process.
"No body knew she was here!" I half yelled as we walked down the hall. Why didn't anyone keep track of where she was?
"I never saw her. But now that we know she's here, we need to be careful. Don't listen to anyone else except us, okay?" Alice said, looping her cold hard arm around my warm one.
Unpleasant thoughts of what was going on before I came into that room started playing in my mind. To many vivid ones. I shivered at the sudden thought of Tanya actually winning this competition.
As Rosalie and Emmett went to retrieve our keys, the rest of us were watching as Tanya went over to some group and asked them if she could join them. Of course, they just had to say yes.
"Oh come on Bella, don't believe her." Jasper said, making me calm down. Alice got a vision, but came out of it quickly. She looked panicked. Rosalie and Emmett were finally walking back when Edward took a sharp intake of breath.
The next minute he was gone. Alice was gone to. Actually, everyone was gone. "Guys?" I called out, but I got no response.
"Seriously, this isn't fu-" I started saying, but something grabbed me out of the way before a huge crash was heard. The floor right above where I was collapsed in, and out came Emmett.
"Okay, first Carlisle pushed me out the window, and now Edward pushes me through the floor?" He asked, the corners of his mouth twitching upward slowly, "What's next? A kitten squirts me with a water gun full of peas?"
I wasn't really paying attention to him, but I heard all of it clearly. The person that knocked me out of the way was Rose. But why?
"Uh, what just happened here?" I asked her, turning my head back towards where Emmett was walking around in the dust and wood that had fallen down.
"Edward uh, isn't human anymore." She said, putting an arm around my shoulders. So my power wares off now? After 11 months it finally wares off? That doesn't make sense.
I started walking to where the hole was. You could still see the plaster chips falling. I wonder where everyone else was. To fast I only saw a blur, Edward jumped down, landing silently on his feet.
He took a glance up and smirked. "I'm not fixing that." I smiled, nice to have the old Edward back.
Emmett's POV
"I'm not fixing that." Edward said down on the first floor while me and Jasper were having a paint ball fight about 23 feet above them. I heard Rosalie and Alice moving around there, and I could hear Bella's heart beat pick up.
"You think Bella likes Edward?" I asked randomly, but then forgot. Oh shi- But it was to late. Edward had already blurred into the room.
"What!" He kinda screamed, but didn't really look mad. He looked ahead in thought. This would be a good time to go...
"You're not going anywhere yet, Emmett." He stated, already knowing my plan. Darn it.
"I am going to be in jail for the next 30 years..."
"YO! Everyone who's still in here, we need to go to the audition rooms. We need you guys to sing a single song, then we'll have you sing a group song." Randy's voice said.
"Come on Ed-" But he was already gone. Hm. Probably to Bella. "I can hear you!" He called back. Glad you did, Eddie.
"So what song are you guys singing?" Alice asked, dancing through the crowd of the humans.
"Nothing about anything random hopefully..." Bella muttered under her breath. I couldn't help but crack a grin.
"We need these 25 people backstage. Emmett" Yeah, I kinda zoned out after that. But I could tell that I was the only Cullen that was called, so I went up. Not knowing what song I was singing.
Come on Emmett! What's a song that Alice has listened to the radio to! Uh-
"Emmett! Your up first." Someone called. I told them the song I wanted to sing, and they started playing it.
"Young teacher, the subject... of school girl fantasy.
She want's him, so badly, knows what she want's to be.
With all the charms of a women...
You've kept the secret of your youth.
Book mark it, she's so close now.
This girl is half his age..."
By now, all of the family was staring at me, probably not thinking of choosing this song. Edward was smiling, knowing what the judges were thinking. Stupid mind reader. His smile grew wider.
"Don't stand...Don't stand so. Don't stand so close to me!
Young girl you out of your mind.
Your love for me is way out of line
Better run girl, your much to young girl."
Yeah, I could do way better than that, but they stopped me there, already saying that I passed. I smiled before heading off the stage. All those kids actually didn't do good. But this name killed me.
"MIKE NEWTON!" Simon called up to the stage. Bella's head popped of of Edward's arm, and she sat straight up. I just started laughing. There he was, all dressed trying to look cool, ready to sing.
"Edward, what's he gonna sing?" Rosalie whispered, but he just kept smiling. "A song for Bella." Oh heck was this going to be funny! Me and Alice both took our cellphones out and started recording this.
Mike's POV
So I knew that Bella was out of school for a couple of days, and so was the Cullens. Not odd at all.I always knew that Bella had a thing for me. I knew she liked me better than Cullen. And so, here I am, trying to be a cool guy, and thinking that if I won American Idol, that Bella would ditch Edward Cullen, and move onto me.
I could see it now.
Anyway, when Simon called me to the stage, I couldn't help but forget the song that I was going to sing earlier. What's the song, what's the song?
I looked out towards the audience, bad move. There she was, in all her beauty, Bella Cullen. She smirked at me, then rested her head on Edward's shoulder. Oh he's going down.
I told the guys what song I was going to sing to them, then started. I'm only singing this song, because it fit my feeling towards Bella.
"I can't fight this feeling any longer. And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow.
What started out as friendship, has grown stronger.
I only wish I had the strength to let show.
And even as i wonder, I'm keeping yo in sight,
you're a candle in the window on a cold dark, Winter's night.
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might.
'Cuz I can't stop this feeling anymore. I've forgotten what I've started fighting for.
It's time to bring this ship into the shore, throw away the oars,
Baby I can't fight this feeling anymore.
My life has been such a world wind since I've sawn you.
I've been running 'round in circles in my mind.
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl.
'Cuz you take me to the places, that alone I'd never find.
And even as I wonder, I'm keeping you in sight.
You're a candle in the window on a cold dark Winter's night.
And I'm getting closer that I ever thought I might."
"'And I can't fight this feeling anymore, I've forgotten what I've started fighting for.
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
throw the oars for ever,
'Cuz I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
Even if I have to crawl upon your floor, come crashing through your door,
Baby I can't fight this feeling anymore."
By the time I was done, they had to make a decision. With only Paula and Randy's permission to pass, I knew that in a couple hours, I would do even better.
Bella's POV
After Mike finished his song, (I actually fell asleep) I was then called up with Alice. The pixie danced up the steps to the back stage wile I stumbled behind her, tripping once in the making, but Alice caught me before hitting the ground.
"We seriously do have to work on your balance Bells..." She proclaimed, putting her hands on her tiny hips and slowly shaking her head. I blushed, then turned around to see the directer people ushering kids onto the stage.
"Bella CULLEN!" They called after about an hour of waiting. I nodded my head, told them the song, and stepped out onto the stage.
There was actually a lot of people out there. Alice just said picture them in there underpants. I looked around, picturing it, but one person actually stood out.
I felt me jaw snap open as I saw the sight before my eyes. There was Emmett, with only his underwear on. Rosalie was hiding her face. You could see Jasper's shoulder's hunched over, shaking from his silent laughter.
And there was Edward. He just looked disgusted. I smiled at him, and he smiled back. Adonis.
I took a breath, and started singing.
Don't know much about your life...
Don't much about your world, but
Don't wanna be alone tonight,
On this planet they call Earth.
You don't know about my past and,
I don't have a future figured out.
And maybe this is going to fast.
And maybe it's not meant to last...
But what do you say, to taking chances.
What do you say, to jumping of the edge.
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or hand to hold
Or hell to pay...
What do you say...
What do you say..."
Stupid Paula made me keep singing, (again) trying to make me hit a bad note. But it never came.
I just wanna start again.
Maybe you can show me how to try
Maybe you can take me in
Somewhere underneath your skin
What do you say, to taking chances,
what do you say to jumping off the edge
Never knowing if there's sudden ground, below...
Or hand to hold,
Or hell to pay.
What do you say.
What do you say...
And I had my heart beatened down,
But I alway come back for more, yeah,
There's nothing like love to pull me up
When your lying down on the floor and,
So talk to me, talk to me, like lovers do...
Yeah, walk with me, walk with me, like lovers...do.
Like lovers, do...
What do you say, to taking, chances.
What do you say, to jumping off, the edge
Never knowing if there's solid ground, below.
Or hand to hold,
Or hell to pay...
What do you say, what do you say.
Don't know much about your life...
Don't know much about your world...
"Dog, dog, you passed already! Congratulations!" Randy said, giving me two thumbs up. Paula fake smiled, and Simon's lips were twitching upward into a smile. Wow.
I walked off the stage as the crowd applauded, me blushing and stumbling the whole way. Alice met be back stage, and attacked me with a feirce hug.
"That was amazing Bella!" She said, jumping up and down, which made me jump up and down. "Thanks..." I muttered, trying to get her pixie force off of me.
She let go when the stage crew signed her on, as I waited backstage, peeking through the curtain so i could see. Emmett had his pants back on, and they were all staring at me.
Why? I don't know. Rosalie's hand caught me attention. I looked up at her. "Don't open it any more!" she mouthed. What was she talking about. I looked up, and saw that if I did move, then me and Alice would eventually be covered in water.
Tanya.
I could see her now, but she wasn't looking at us. She was talking to Mike. Wonder what they were saying.
Alice's POV
I knew that Tanya had set up a prank, but Bella was never going to trigger the water off. I smiled up at Tanya, knowing that she was staring. And she was. Bella was still backstage at the time, so she didn't know that she was sitting next to Mike...yet.
I only smiled, then started singing;
"Story of my life, searching for the right
But it keeps avoiding me...
Sorrow in my soul
'Cause it seems that wrong
Really loves my company
He's more than a man
And this is more than love
The reason that the sky is blue
The clouds are rolling in
Because I'm gona again
And to him I just can't be true
And I know that he knows I'm unfaithful and it kills him inside
To know that I am happy with some other guy.
I can see him dyin',
I don't wanna do this anymore,
I don't wanna be the reason why,
Everytime I walk, out the door.
I see him dying a little more inside
I don't wanna hurt him anymore, I don't wanna take away his life.
I don't wanna be...
A murderer."
They never let me finish. Yay! I passed! Of course! I smiled, and danced off the stage while the crowd clapped for me.
I saw Bella step carefully away from the curtain, and then she ran to my side. No wonder why Edward always liked being around Bella. She was always so warm.
We went back to our seats at Rosalie and Edward were called up to the stage. This would be good...
Edward's POV
Bella always underestimated herself. She didn't know that she was beautiful. One of the things I love about her. But it would never be safe. Just her being near my family put her at risk.
A vampire in love with a human. I always smiled at that. It was very true.
"Edward!" Rosalie snapped me out of my thoughts. "You up." I nodded, then walked out onstage. And there he goes again. Emmett just so happens to pick this convenient time to take his pants off.
Disturbing.
"My best friend gave me, the best advice.
He said 'Each day's a given day and not a given right'.
Leave no stone unturned.
Leave yourt fears behind.
And try to take the path less traveled by.
That first step you take is the longest stride.
If today was your last day.
And tomorrow was to late, could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you have,
If today was your last day..."
Pass, I know, I know. There was no advantage to this game for humans. But there was for us. I sighed, as I walked off the stage with all of the hormonal teenage girls staring at me.
I met Rosalie back stage. 'Girls screaming FOR you, Eddie?' I glared, but she laughed and walked onto the stage stage.
I walked back to my seat, but something caught my eye.
"You take Bella, make her fall in love with you. It should be easy. Just give her, EVERYTHING she asks for. Understood, Newton?" Tanya, Tanya, Tanya... and how was this going to happen?
I smiled a little, but it dissapeared. If Bella was ever seperated from me, I would take everyday, waiting until I found her.
Rosalie's POV
Edward should have gotten used to the idea of girls staring at him, like guys stare at me, but he's not. With a sigh, I headed out towards the stage. Paula just rolled her eyes at me, as Randy and Simon rolled foward in there seats a little.
"Ah, Miss Rosalie Hale," Yeah, you just keep thinking that... "I am sure that since all of your brothers and sisters have all passed so far, there should be no conteplating on passing you or not." Simon said.
(A/N Kid, my little cousin (2) just came over here, and my Uncle who all came from California. So, right now I gotta go play with her and my brother.)
I smiled, then when the music started singing, I started singing;
"Every night I rush to my bed,
with hopes that maybe I'll get a chance
to see you when I close my eyes
I'm going out of my head.
Lost in a fairytale, can you hold my hands
and be my guide.
Clouds filled with starts covered your skies
And I hope it rains,
your the perfect lullaby
What kind of dream is this?
It could be a sweet dream,
Or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
Sweet dream, or a beautiful nightmare,
Somebody pinch me
Your loves to good to be true
My guilty pleasure I ain't goin' nowhere
Baby long as your here
I'll be floating on air
'Cuz you my,
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you."
Paula -reluctantly- let me go, so I passed. Now all that was left was Jazz's group. As I walked back to the group, Jasper was now gone, and everything looked normal. Alice was her giddy self, Emmett was texting Jasper backstage, and Edward and Bella were no where in sight.
Wait, what?
"Emmett, where's Bella and Edward?" I asked panicked now. Bella couldn't control her powers very good, so what if something happened?
Alice snapped out of it and ran towards the back doors. We all followed. Jasper came back, after singing "21 Guns", and we were now searching. A voice caught my attention.
"Guys, wait!" I shrieked and they all stopped. Aro.
"Ah, young Cullen family. What a pleasent surprise to see you here." His voice rang out, but it was hard to hear him.
"Where are they?" Emmett asked, taking a step in front of me.
"Well dear Emmett, I wish I could say." He put a surprised look on his face, "I am only doing what Miss Denali sent out for me to do, A trade is a trade." What? I never got this dude.
"Just tell us where they are." Alice's voice chirped from behind Jasper.
"I'm afraid I can't do so, little Alice. Tanya has given me the opportunity that of we make sir Edward leave Isabella, then she will come with her friend Joanna, and she will join the guard." What kind of sick people were they?
Bella's POV
Edward walked out with me, wanting to tell me something. That was the wrong move. Edward tensed, throwing me behind him as he back me up against the wall.
"Jane." He said, speaking into the cold dark night air. A little gir, who looked the age of 12, came out wearing a dark black cloak. But what scared me the most was that she had blood red eyes.
(A/N I got this part from the New Moon movie yesterday. I don't know if it was for dramatic effect, or she has to say this or something.)
"Pain." The girls voice sang out, almost sounding like Alice's, but didn't have that tinkle part. Edward took in a sharp breath as I heard the others running over to us. I screamed as Edward hit the floor.
Emmett and Jasper hit Jane in the side, making her lose focus. Rosalie ran over to Edward as Alice grabbed me. The next minute we were back inside of our hotel room.
I was shaking uncontrollably on the bed, hoping that Edward was okay.
Preview of next chapter:
"Bella, you're just not good enough for me." Edward said as he wrapped his arms around Tanya who kissed his neck.
"Tanya, do you take Edward to be your loftily wedded husband?" The priest said. "I do."
"And do you, Edward, take Tanya to be your lofely wedded wife?" He said, facing Edward.
"I do."