A/N this is entirely for SWAC TWILIGHT14... :P

The Show Will Go On

-Riley's POV

I was cold. Not the kind of cold that you feel from the weather, but the kind that you feel from the inside. My Samantha. My precious little sister… turned into a monster like me. I came home one night to find her writhing in agony- trashing all over the place. In between gritting her teeth she says "He bit me!" I saw Victoria off to the side looking at my sister with almost pitying eyes. She looked at me sadly and said "I'm sorry…"

It lasted for three days. When she finally came through and the agony of the thirst left her body, her red eyes were filled with triumph and pride. I shudder to think that she even likes this eternal hell.

A passing vampire bit her, with the intent to finish her off- I was later to find out. If Victoria hadn't been passing by on the way to the city for a hunt, my sister would be a lifeless corpse- as opposed to a live one. Never the less, I am eternally grateful to Victoria. And I know now that she does love me. She didn't love James. Not one bit.

-Bella's POV

I was hysterical. I was scared. I was in shock. So many emotions coursing through me that I don't know which one to express. They were here. In my house. Going through my belongings, taking a few of my clothes, memorizing my scent. They could've attacked my father- who was always almost left alone in the house. Everyone was silent, trying to calm themselves down. Jacob was shaking with anger, Nessie was staring daggers at my window, Alice looked murderous, and there were no words to describe Edward.

"I'm never leaving you alone," Edward said.

"And someone will always be here to keep Charlie company" Jacob added.

They both looked at each other and nodded.

"They can't stay here." Nessie said with conviction.

Alice agreed and of course, I argued that this was my home and I'm not leaving it due to some sick vampire that's out for my life. I know, I will so totally win this argument, as always.

-Alice's POV

I know Bella's fuming, she's always so in control of her life. Sarcasm, in case you're too smart to guess. Within the day her stuff was transferred to our house and Charlie opted to stay with Billy and Jacob. But he argued that when Billy's daughter- Rachel- comes home, he'll stay with Sue. I can already see the next wedding, I'll just have to convince them to let me plan and execute it for them… I'm getting off track here, aren't I?

Where was I again? Oh, right. Bella was so angry that she even kicked Edward out of their room. Everyone agreed with what Nessie said so Jacob and Edward collaborated with Bella's blessing; and by her blessing I mean the two idiots loaded all her stuff while playing deaf to her protests. Nessie, while being against what the two brainless Neanderthals, just stayed quiet at one side because putting Bella's safety is our priority. Where was I, you ask? I was inside, convincing Charlie that this was the best thing to do (our excuse was that we found a massive termite infestation so they have to vacate the premises for a while).

I occupied myself with online shopping… Bella's going to be there for at least half a day. And that's like forever or something.

-Victoria's POV

I purred in satisfaction as everything fell into place. The plan is back on track, after a few bumps forced it to swerve. I knew Riley was starting to doubt me. I knew someone had told him about James. I knew who that was. Yes, was. I laugh to myself as I remembered how he struggled with being set aflame. He was reduced to ashes in minutes. Of course that was after I used him to correct the damage that he's done. I know about Samantha, of course I do. I knew from day one. I chose to humor Riley because I needed him. And now that he's starting to doubt… I killed two birds with one stone. No, I really did- I killed them before I set the plan into motion. It doubled the fun.

I first tracked the dead idiot down… convincing him to play along was easy, he just needed a little teasing. The next part was a bit complicated. He had to seduce Samantha a little, bite her- suck a little blood if he wanted to- and I'll come along at the right moment to stop him. That was the complicated part, I have to go in at the right moment- she should be a bit dizzy, but not near fainting; just disoriented enough to not realize that there really was no fight, we just messed with a few things.

Just as the venom was starting to spread properly, I ordered the idiot to run and waited patiently for Riley. It didn't take long. Manipulation is one of my talents. I got Riley fooled again. Everything fell into place that easily… the idiot was just that easy to kill. My plan will succeed. It's foolproof. It's perfect. Just like me.

My puppets are so obedient, it makes me so happy. Happy enough to play a little while with Riley. So many toys to spare gets me in that kind of high. Not minding the surroundings, I laugh out loud.