HI!!! I know it's been a while since I updated last, and I'm sorry. I've been working on a lot of school work, the school's Haunted House is this Friday coming up, and I've been staying after school for different clubs I've been working in. Sorry I've made you guys wait so long.
So the usual disclaimer- I only own the idea of gideions in this story, the Morwen and Melda families, and anything that involves these families. Anything Twilight related belongs to Stephenie Meyer. *grumbles*
Ch. 6
Halloween is finally here, the invites had been sent, the finishing touches to the house were done, the food was prepared, and we were all set. The party was starting in two hours, but we were going to head back home early, just to start up all the machines and stuff. The Cullens were going to get ready at the house with us and we were all going to head over at the same time. We also had already decided to dress up as couples.
Maria and Max were dressed as a Chinese princess and martial arts professional. Maria's dress was a beautiful Kelly green silk kimono that was pinned at the right shoulder with her family crest and again at the hip. It had a long golden colored ribbon that went all around the end of the dress, the sleeve, and the neckline, and had a design of a cherry blossom tree's branches going along the end. Her blond hair had been covered up by a long black wig that she had pulled up into a high bun with a pair of black hair picks with pink cherry blossoms engraved into them, and a pair of black silk slippers. Max had on a green vest tied with a black sash around his waist and black slacks, and black shoes on his feet.
Stacy and Connor were dressed in a pirate costumes. Stacy had an off the shoulder, dark red shirt, covered by a brown leather bodice. The legs of her black tight pants were mostly covered by knee high leather boots that were given a worn out look. Her hair was once again dyed to have black and red streaks in it, tied in a single long braid that fell down her back. The sword that she had tucked into her solid black belt was one of my own- Connor was borrowing another; both swords dulled down to being harmless. Connor had on a black shirt covered by a dark brown vest that was undone, and brown slacks tucked into a pair of black boots. He had removed the straps on his watch and replaced them with a single leather strap to make it a pocket watch. They both had on a few rings that they 'stole from their victims' and a chain that had a skull and cross bone charm.
Mom and Dad looked great in their gypsy and archer outfits. Mom's dress was an off the shoulder, sleeveless outfit made of a deep purple fabric, with a dark green corset around her waist, and a golden scarf wrapped as a headband around her hair. Gold bracelets adorned her wrists and ankles, with gold hoops in her ears, and a pair of purple sandals were on her feet. Dad looked like a real archer with the gray boots and black pants under the deep blue tunic. A brown leather strap held the quiver filled with fake arrows to his back, and his bow was hooked over his shoulder.
Angelo and Stella chose some simple but interesting costumes. Angelo was dress in black pants and boots with a white button shirt, a dark blue jacket, with a blue ascot tied around his wrist- looking very much like a sailor. Stella was dressed in a deep sky blue, ankle length strapless dress, a pair of gold sandals, a seashell pendant, and her brown hair was tied into a long braid, with fake water lilies weaved into it, making her look like some sort of siren.
Selena and Jake had really gone out for their costumes. Selena was a Spanish renaissance princess, and had on a long dress that had white sleeves with a black body with gold trimming along the cleavage, and an upside-down 'V' that went out from her waist to the floor, covered over by a dark purple silk. She had on a dark brown wig over her hair, with a braided circlet with a sapphire handing down on her forehead over the soft dark waves of the wig. I don't know where he got his costume, but Jake was dressed in a dark green doublet over a white shirt and dark brown pants, with a black belt around his waist, his hair cut short again, making him look like a Spanish rogue.
Carlisle and Esme both looked so nice as a pharaoh and his queen. Both of them had put on dark wigs and a light tanning spray, but they still pulled it off. Carlisle had a dark blue and gold circlet thing around his shoulders, leaving his chest bare, and a black material around his waist. He had on gold sandals, along with gold band around his upper arms and wrists, and the pharaoh's crown on top of his head. Esme had on a black strapless dress that had a black sash around her waist with a gold eagle design at the bottom and a thin black cape that was attached to the dress with a large gold Ankh pin in the center of the neckline. She had a gold circlet on her head and gold bracelets on her wrists, and finally, gold high heeled sandals.
Rose and Emmett looked really good in their costumes. Rosalie was dressed in a red and black flamenco dancer dress, with the longest part of the skirt actually ending at her knee with a slit up to the top of her left hip. The rest of her legs were covered by a see-through black material that matched the amazingly detailed fan she had in her hand. Her hair was loose like always, but held back on one side with a small hair comb with red roses on it, and on her feet was a pair of strappy black high heeled shoes. Emmett was dressed as a matador with a black suit with red lining and white shirt, and the red silk cape. He had ditched the matador hat that came with the costume, saying that it was too dorky. I agree completely; it made his ears stick out like Dumbo.
Alice and Jasper chose the perfect costumes for themselves, I think. To go with Alice's in-the-moon- space-out personality and Jasper's quiet and slightly bizarre traits, they dressed up as a couple of hippies. Of course, seeing as Alice was choosing these costumes, they of course looked a little over the top. Alice's outfit was a multicolored pair of pants that flared out at the calves with bright red material and a black tank top that bared her midriff covered with a small vest made of same material as the pants and brown leather sandals on her feet. Around her neck were a small black choker necklace and a string of metal pearls, and her short black hair was straight and had bright pink extensions weaved into it. Jasper's outfit was a pair of faded jeans with tears in some places, black sandals, a white loose shirt with a small 'V' at the neck, a multicolored vest with brown leather strips hanging at the end, and a headband wrapped around his forehead.
Edward and I chose a very personal kind of costume- the wonderful 2004 version of the Phantom of the Opera and his angel, Christine Daae. We thought it was a good choice since we seem to relate to the characters. Edward thinks that he is a monster- though he isn't at all- and he plays and creates his own music like Erik, and I always felt so safe with my angel and I had some similar appearances like Christine. Edward looks so handsome in the whole suit and the pearl white mask covering half his face, just like the outfit that Gerard Butler wears in the movie. And I don't know how the hell they did it though, but the girls were somehow able to wrangle me into the same outfit that Christine wears when she goes into the Phantom's lair- the white lingerie nightgown. They did my hair in soft curls and pulled them out of my face, and lined my eyes with charcoal eye shadow and black eyeliner, and instead of having my feet bare in the stockings like Christine did, they got me into a pair of three inch white stiletto straps instead.
I felt so embarrassed dressing up so skanky looking, that if I wasn't in my gideion form, I would be as red as a tomato. The worst part of this- the fact that Edward had no clue that this was my costume, and the girls had wrapped me up in a black velvet cape that fell to the ground and completely wrapped around me to hide it.
I was sitting in the passenger's seat in Edward's Volvo, heading to the party with him. We were alone in this car since Max, Maria, Connor, and Stacy were taking Connor's Mercedes back to the house, Mom, Dad, Esme, and Carlisle in Dad's blue Hummer, Alice, Rosalie, Jasper and Emmett in Alice's yellow Porsche, and Angelo, Stella, Selena and Jake took Jake's Volkswagen.
"Bella, are you alright?" Edward asked me as he took my hand. "You're rather quiet tonight."
"It's nothing," I said as I continued looking out the windshield, trying to stay as calm as possible.
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We arrived at the house about 15 minutes before the party was going to start, and everyone was finishing the final touches. When I got the last smoke machine on outside, Alice came dancing over to me and pulled the cape off my shoulders.
"Alice! NO!" I hissed at her and made to snatch the cape back, but she dodged and quickly ran off into the house with it. I huffed, but composing myself, I walked into the house with my head held high. When I walked in, I started hearing some wolf-whistles from Jake, Emmett, and the girls, as well as some less then reassuring words from others.
"Isabella Marie Morwen! What the hell?!" Connor and Max said at the same time.
"It's my costume. I'm Christine Daae," I told them and brushed by them. I couldn't help but smile though after I past by and heard my brothers arguing with my parents about how I looked. I know they're only looking out for me, but those guys can be nuttier then peanut butter sometimes.
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The party had been going on for about two hours now, and so far it's been a hit! People are either dancing or getting scared shitless, but everyone I've talked to as I've circled the room have said that they're having a blast. And speaking of me circulating the room, Edward's been right beside me the whole night, his arm wrapped around me and holding me close to him.
"Edward, seriously! What's going on?" I asked him for what felt like the hundredth time tonight when he let out another growl.
"It's these… boys," he hissed as he looked around the room. "The way they've been thinking about you; it makes me want to rip them to pieces!" I could have seen personally what exactly he meant by that, but I really, really didn't want to know.
"Forget them. Come on, let's go dance," I said as I grabbed his hand and led him to the dance floor. As the song 'Dark Waltz' began to play, I slipped my hand into his and rested the other on his shoulder. Edward, in turn, began to relax and rested his free hand on my waist and he began to waltz me around the room. I sighed contently and rested my head on his strong chest.
"Have I told you how much I love you tonight?" Edward asked me. I pretended to think.
"Hmm, only about a thousand times," I answered. He just laughed and leaned down to my ear.
"I will always love you, Isabella Marie Morwen. Until the day that I die," he whispered, sending a small wave of pleasure to shoot up and down my spine. Tonight has just been perfect. That is, it was perfect, until I heard that annoying voice.
"Eddie! There you are!" a girl nearly squealed. I turned around to se none other then…
"Tanya," I hissed though clenched teeth as the strawberry blonde vampire came closer. As I looked down at her outfit, I thought 'And I thought that I looked like some kind of tramp. She makes me look like I dressed like a nun!
And it was true. Tanya really did look trashy in full black leather outfit; leather short shorts that looked more like underwear that hung very low on the hips, a leather corset that left very little to the imagination, and thigh high, leather boots. She had on a pair of small leather gloves, and a small black choker necklace, a leather whip was at her waist, and standing on top of her head was a headband with cat ears.
"Tanya, what the hell are you doing here? And what are you wearing?" Alice hissed. I nearly jumped out of my skin. I hadn't noticed her come into the room. In fact, I hadn't noticed that all my family came in.
Tanya looked down innocently at her wardrobe before she looked back up. "It's my costume. Do you like it?" she asked as she twirled around, giving us an unpleasant full view of the costume. The back of the corset was nothing but a crossing pattern of cords holding the two sizes too small top in place. I didn't need my mind reading to know that most of the human guys in the room were drooling over her.
"Tanya, I think the question asked was what exactly are you here for?" Mom asked Tanya politely, but I could clearly see the anger and fury in her eyes. Mom never did like Tanya.
"Well, I heard that you were having a party, and it's bee so long since I've seen you, I thought I'd get dressed and come on over," Tanya said.
"It was invitation only for the party, and you weren't invited last time I checked," I stated.
"Now, now Izzy dear," Tanya said as she wagged a finger in my face.
"It's Bella, remember?"
"Oh, right. I forgot, you went back to your human name again," Tanya sneered at the word 'human'. Edward growled rather loudly at her and tightened his arm around me. "Anyway, don't you know that it's rude to talk to your guests like that?"
I'm not talking to my guests, I thought, but I kept quiet, not wanting there to be any fighting tonight.
"So Tanya," Rose said. "Where's the rest of the family?" she asked as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"Oh, they couldn't make it. I don't know why," Tanya quickly stated. Suddenly, a new, fast song started to play.
"Oh, I love this song! Eddie, dance with me!" she said, obviously trying to sound sexy, and failing.
"I was dancing with Bella," Edward said, trying to politely brush her off, though I knew he wanted to say much worse thing to her.
"Sorry, but I'm not taking 'no' for an answer!" And with that, Tanya yanked me away from Edward, almost flinging me into a wall, and pulled Edward to the dance floor. Connor and Max were ready to grab Tanya and throw her out, but I held out my arm.
"We don't need to cause any scenes tonight," I reminded them. They were reluctant, but agreed and everyone went off in different directions, leaving me to watch a slutty Catwoman try to seduce my boyfriend. I wanted so badly to tear her to shreds, but I forced myself to stay calm.
"Hey there Morwen," I heard someone say. I turned to seethe pathetic Alan Parker standing there, dressed in a lame version of a vampire costume- fake fangs and all.
"Now I have my vampire bride, and look! She's ready of our wedding night," he said with some weird noise coming out of his mouth as he looked at my body, more precisely, my chest.
"Drop dead Parker!" I shouted over the loud music as I turned on my heel to walk off. I hat to put up watching my boyfriend getting a lap dance by the slut of vampires. I didn't need to put up with this too. But as I started walking off, a hand suddenly shot out and quickly wrapped around my upper arm and pulled me backwards to someone. I looked and saw Alan standing behind me, and I smelt rum on his breath. That little bastard! How the hell did he get alcohol in here?! I gasped again as I felt his free hand start to run over my body.
"Get off me!" I screamed, trying to get free, but I couldn't even budge. For a drunk, the guy's actually pretty strong.
"Hey!" I heard someone else shout, and was relieved to see Edward walking over here, Tanya hot on his trail.
"Listen Ghost boy, you already have one bitch for the night, so get lost! Cause I ain't about to give up mine," Alan slurred.
Edward suddenly grabbed my other arm and yanked me out of Alan's grip and pulled me behind him. Then he literally jumped at the boy, his eyes pure black with rage.
"No Edward!" I yelled as he began to punch the shit out of Alan. Now normally, I would be glad that he got what he deserved, but with the way that Edward was constantly hitting him in the face, he could wind up killing the son of a bitch, and I didn't want that to happen.
Emmett, Connor, and Max all came into the room, seeing what was going on. When they did, they jumped in; Emmett and Connor grabbing Edward, and Max picking up the unconscious Alan. Edward was still beyond pissed, but he jerked the guys off him, and walked over to me.
"Let's go," he simply said as he took my hand and walked out the front door. Tanya came after us.
"Oh, come on Eddie. She's perfectly fine. Come back to the party!" she whined like a three year old. Edward simply ignored her and as we passed the first row of trees surrounding the house, Edward scooped me into his arms and took off at a blinding speed. I wanted to say something; anything to calm him down, but I kept my mouth shut when I saw the intense fury in his eyes. The speed that we were going at was so bad, it was making me feel really queasy, so I hid my face in Edward's shoulder. He obviously noticed my problem seeing as he slowed down a bit, and then came to a complete stop.
I opened my eyes and looked around to see our old meadow; the flower buds closing as the winter grew closer, the leaves on the maple trees various shades of red and gold. The clouds had cleared for the night, allowing the soft glow of the moonlight to flood the area.
"I'm sorry, Bella." I turned to Edward and gave him a very confused look. What was there to be sorry about?
"I lost my temper, I beat up one of the guests, and I ruined the whole night for you," Edward continued as he looked down, ashamed of what he had done. I reached up my left hand and rested it on his cheek. Edward turned his face into my palm, lightly kissing it as he held my hand in place with his own.
"Edward tonight has been wonderful. Well, except when Tanya showed up and that little shithead tried to feel me up," I lightly laughed- Edward didn't even twitch. "I don't blame you for what you did, so stop beating yourself up about it." And with that, I reached up my other hand and plucked off the white mask from his face and began to kiss him senseless, to which he returned heatedly.
Edward pulled back about a minute or two later, and I had to stiffen a groan. But he just reached up and undid the clasp that held his black cape in place and spread it on the ground. We both sat down on the large fabric and just held onto each other as we walked the stars above. The last thing I remember before I fell asleep was a shooting star passing right over us.
"Sweet dreams, my love," Edward whispered as I closed my eyes, peacefully slipping into slumber.
Well, that's Chapter 6 for you! Now I just want to say that if there is anyone who actually likes Tanya, I'm sorry I've made her so trashy in this 's just that when I started writing this, the idea came to me, and I just went with the flow. Again, I'm sorry to all Tanya lovers!
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Nancy (aka megamatchmaker)