Chapter 18: Chaos ensues.
When it knocks you down
Get up.
When you bite the dust
Swallow it.
Try to fight for your life
Even when you need to give in.
Guard your heart
It's the only thing left.
But it will change
The mist will come
And you will be numb.
Welcome to Hell
You've fought us to long.
- Chloe's Ballad.
The battle is in two days, just two simple days. I'm two days away from my life either being ripped apart or being back to the calm whirlpool it once was. In two days I could be ripped away from my family and from Alec. I never thought I could love someone so much in the space of three months, I thought it was always impossible. I hated him more than anything, which makes me think whether I really did ever hate him. I annoyed him to get his attention, I couldn't help but diss him whenever he spoke. I was constantly trying to make him see me, even though he nearly killed me a few times. But with him it's just so easy, like I don't even have to try to talk to him or having to act around him. It's easy to be myself, I feel happy. A happiness I've never felt my whole life, the happiness I tried to die for.
Everyone is else is down in the dumps to, even the three kings. They decided since Carlisle contacted his friend, that it wasn't neccesary for re-enforcements from Volterra. Marcus was the only one who seemed blissful about the thought of death, then again if my mate died I would be too. The whole house is heavy in atmosphere, no one seems to be able to smile anymore. Emmett doesn't make jokes, Alice doesn't laugh, Edward doesn't play the piano, in fact no one is doing anything but being with their mates. Even Jane is spending more time with Randall, I think those two might have crushes on each other. They spend every moment together, not to mention Zafarina and Felix were kissing! Yes I know, this is breaking news!
I just wish this battle didn't have to happen, everything won't be the same. Nessie and Jacob have to escape to Portugal, where they will start a new life. I might never see my best friend again. I can't let my family die like this, I can't lose them. I swore to myself that I would never let anything happen to them, not like with my parents.
A knock on my door broke me away from my thoughts, bringing my attention back to the world. I felt Alec's presence outside my door, hand hovering over the doorknob.
"Come in Alec." I called softly. He came in, worry evident in his eyes. He sat down next to me, stroking my hair. " You need to stop worrying Alec, otherwise you're going to start aging." He chucked softly, I savoured the sound. Probably the last time I'll ever hear it.
"We've already sent our baggage ahead, assuming we make it out we'll be leaving as soon as the battle is over." He informed. I rather he would leave now, at least he would be safe. I sighed, looking into his eyes.
"Nothing is the same anymore. Nobody is happy." I said sadly. He nodded, agreeing. I rested my head on his chest, hugging him tightly. He hugged me back, encasing me in his protection. " I just don't want to lose you..." I could feel fresh sobs build up in my throat as I tried to force them down.
"I'll never let them hurt you, not in a million years." He whispered. "No matter what happens Chloe, always remember that I'll never leave you. Even death can't keep me away." I started to cry softly into his chest, my heart breaking into tiny pieces. Just when I thought it was whole again...
"I don't want you to ever leave, please Alec. I can't take it anymore!" I said, my heart aching. " I can't take it that people keep leaving me, no one ever stays. Please just don't do that to me, I'll never be able to repair myself..." He hushed me gently, rubbing circles in my back. The thunder rumbled outside and the rain started to cascade down from the sky, like the non existent tears from my face. I felt like everyone was crying deeply, the whole house drenched in sadness.
"I don't want to ever leave you, you know that. The thing is either way I have to. There is no way I could ever leave the Volturi, Aro would never allow it." He whispered into my ear. I nodded, not being able to doing anything but cry like a baby. Alec cradled me, rocking me side to side. I wanted to stay like this forever, at least nothing would change.
"Alec?" I said, finding my voice stronger.
"Hmmmm?" he replied. I bucked up my courage and looked him straight in the eyes, smiling slightly to myself.
"I love you." I said boldly. He smiled softly, kissing my forehead gently.
"I love you more than my life." He replied.
ALEC AND CHLOE FLUFF, THERE LAST MOMENTS TOGETHER... OR IS IT?