Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight; only my original character Lucy
Edited by Mione Boleyn
Twelve
'Lucy, can you hear me? You're safe now, shh don't worry,' said Edward, calmly rocking the hysterical girl.
Lucy could do nothing but sob, as she clutched tightly onto Edward's shirt. Her tears were making fast progress in destroying his dry shirt but he wasn't about to let go of her, so he must not have minded the damage.
'Calm down, Lucy,' said Edward.
But she could not, she was stuck in her memory, unable to get out.
'This design is most spectacular, Milady'.
'It was designed for a reason, I hope that the three of you can make it a reality,' she replied.
'Lady Lucy, for what means would you wish to leave this world?'
'I believe my time has come, there is not much else I can do. I have been betrayed and I cannot stand idly, while all that I've strived for is destroyed'.
'You will not fight? Take back what is rightfully yours?'
'It has not been foretold that I should fight at this time. If all goes to plan I shall see each of you soon,' she said.
'We cannot guarantee your safety'.
'I would not give you the option, I know what the perils are and I also know what the future will hold if I am not there to stop it'.
'So you are to go then, we cannot change your mind'.
'It was my duty to unite us all under the same set of stars but it appears that that time has not yet arrived. You three represent your species; Dwarves, Elves and Magical Folk, you three are my friends and I would not give you this task, if I did not think you were capable of it,' she said.
There was silence as sorrowful exchanges were made.
'They have destroyed everything, they rampage across the world. They believe it is their right as they have endured the teaching. They do not believe you to be in charge anymore. They will regret their decision but the world is no longer safe'.
Silence reigned for a few moments.
'Barrow, are you not the most talented craftsman in all the land. I know many travel far and wide to seek out your skill. Elma, the bravest of Elves, were it not for your cleverness and impeccable strategic skills, would your realm be around today? And Doin, your magical abilities surpass any I have ever seen, I know I am in safe hands,' she said.
'What are we supposed to do while you are gone? You are our Queen, without your rule chaos is soon to fall'.
'I do not believe you will fail me. This world is different from all others and it is forever changing, if you wish to return to your own I would not wish you ill. If you chose to remain here, guarding the humans that I would look upon you, most honourably,' she said.
{BREAK}
'It is beautiful,' she whispered.
'It was made exactly to your designs,' said Barrow.
She reached out to touch the intricate leafy designs that covered the top. The structure was encased between two large oak trees, their strong foundations keeping the structure in place.
'You shall be at peace here, my Queen. None shall walk upon you unexpectedly. When you awake pray that it is to a time where we will meet again'.
'I do not doubt that, Elma,' she said.
They gathered around her as she made her way to the structure.
'Keep them safe for me,' she whispered.
They nodded.
'Farewell my friend's,' she added.
PRESENT DAY
'Edward, what happened?' asked Carlisle, running into the room.
'She had a vision, it was so strong she collapsed. I couldn't do anything to help her, it was like she was trapped in the moment. She was unresponsive to all my attempts and now she won't stop crying. I cannot bear to see her like this,' said Edward.
'Let me take her,' said Carlisle.
However, Lucy didn't want to be moved, as she felt a new set of arms touch her, she thrashed wildly against them.
'Carlisle,' said Edward sternly.
Carlisle sighed, he didn't want to do this but Jasper wasn't around and Lucy needed to be helped before she injured herself. He pulled a syringe out of his pocket and used it on Lucy. The effect was quick, soon her thrashing stopped and she lay limp in Edward's arms. Carlisle had merely put her to sleep, hoping that when she awoke in a couple of hours, she was not so distressed. He watched Edward carry her upstairs. He knew his son wouldn't be leaving his side for quite some time.
Later
She woke to someone stroking her hair, it felt nice and she sighed into the touch. However, it stopped realising she was awake. She opened her eyes slowly only to lock onto the eyes of Edward. She felt embarrassed.
'How long was I out?' she asked.
'A few hours,' he replied lacing his fingers with hers.
She nodded. 'I'm sorry,' she said.
He shook his head. 'No need for an apology. I'm just sorry I could offer no comfort,' he replied.
'You did comfort me,' she said.
'What did you see?' he asked cautiously.
'I feel like a coward, I willingly walked away from the destruction that was happening to the world because 'it wasn't the time to fight'',' she said.
'What do you mean?' asked Edward.
'It's my fault, the world is like this, I created the creature that walks the earth. With my creation came the destruction. I was given the task of teaching three individuals and I thought I had chosen the right people but it seems I just chose men who sought only power and destruction. They destroyed the world, the one I had spent so much time creating all because they believed themselves above me. What kind of person was I, to willingly walk away from that?' she asked.
'You were a different person to whom you are now,' replied Edward.
'I hope I am. It seems my story is more complicated that I even thought,' she said.
'Can you explain your words,' said Edward, with a smile.
'There were other people in my vision. Barrow a Dwarf, Elma an Elf and Doin – part of the magical folk. Before this started I would never have believed that they would exist, yet my visions would not lie to me would they?'
'A dwarf, an elf and magical folk?' said Edward disbelievingly.
'I didn't ask for your disbelief,' said Lucy angrily. 'I'm just telling you what I saw'.
'I didn't mean to upset you,' said Edward. 'Please look at me, Lucy'.
She did as he asked.
'I am sorry,' he said sincerely.
She nodded, touching his cheek softly. 'As am I' she said.
Neither of them moved as they basked in the joy of being close to one another. Neither wanted to move and cause a scene like the one the other day.
'We have visitors downstairs, if you would like to meet them,' said Edward quietly.
'I was hoping to just stay here,' replied Lucy.
Edward smiled. 'If we go downstairs and say hello, I promise you can return up here soon'.
'You'll come up with me?' she asked.
'If you wish it to be so,' said Edward, smiling secretly.
The visitors turned out to be the Denali Clan from Alaska. Apparently the news of Lucy couldn't be kept quite forever and they'd been eager to meet the new member of the family. Lucy had been previously reluctant to meet the Clan after Alice told her how obsessed Tanya was with Edward. Lucy had thought she'd feel rather intimidated but as she was discovering more and more of her past life, she found herself unbothered by the vampires. She argued that it was hard to be afraid of something created by her own hand.
'So you're Lucy,' said Tanya.
By this point, Lucy had greeted everyone else and by the atmosphere in the room it seemed like this meeting was the most prominent to make.
'So you're the woman obsessed with Edward,' replied Lucy calmly.
Granted Lucy had been looking to get a rise out of Tanya.
Tanya looked livid. 'How dare you,' she screeched.
'Just wanted to get it out in the open. Edward spends a lot of time with me, didn't want you to get jealous and potentially try to kill me,' said Lucy.
'I thought you'd learnt your lesson adopting stray humans, Carlisle,' said Tanya sternly.
'I do hope you aren't talking about me because I'm not exactly human,' said Lucy. Whether she was human or not hadn't really been discovered yet.
Tanya sneered at her.
'Even though, this is wildly entertaining, I wouldn't anger Lucy or you might live to regret it,' said Alice.
'And if you hurt our daughter, we'll hurt you,' said – surprisingly – Rosalie.
Tanya stepped down obviously not ready to start a war over something so trivial, but she did continue to glare at Lucy haltingly, until Lucy retreated from the room with Edward. Once they were gone she felt 'safe' enough to talk again.
'What are you doing bringing yet another human into your midst!? You know the Volturi will come for you if they realise,' snapped Tanya.
'She isn't human, Tanya,' replied Carlisle.
'Then what is she?'
'That remains to be seen but I can tell you this. She cursed Aro, Caius and Marcus. Before they betrayed her, they were mere humans. With that in mind, would you go against her?' he asked.