뉴문 new moon Part 3

maya · 2010-07-21T23:21:07+09:00

VISITOR “ Holy crap!” Jacob slammed the door “ What’s wrong?” “ Vampire” he spit out “ How do you know?” “ Because I can small it! Right, Get you out” “ Stop! “ I gasped . It was a black car- a car I knew “ It’s Carlisle’s car! It’s the Cullens. I want to go back” “ There’s a vampire in your house. And you want to go back?” “ Of course” “ You’re sure it’s not a trick?” “ It’s not a trick. Take me back” “ No. I can’t go back. Look Bella. That’s my enemy in there” “ It’s not like that. It’s not a war !” I entered houses “ Alice?” “ Bella?” There was a strange mingling of relief and confusion in her voice I locked my arms around her “ I’m sorry..I’m just..so happy..to see you” “ Speaking of which, would you like explain to me how you’re alive? I saw you jump. What happened? And how could you do that to Charlie? “ “ Alice, I wasn’t committing suicide. ..it was for recreational purposes only” “ Don’t be ridiculous” she muttered “Does-does he…Does Edwerd know you’re here?” “ No” “ So, Who was with you out there just now?” “ Jacob Black. He’s..sort of my best friend, I guess. Jacob save me” “ So, how did this Jacob manage? “ “Jacob..is strong…See, well, he’s sort of werewolf..” “ Well, I guess that explains the smell” she muttered ‘ The smell?” “ You smell awful. A werewolf? Are you sure about that? A young werewolf? Even worse! “ “ There’s nothing wrong with werewolves “ I grumbled “ Our leaving didn’t do you any good at all, did it? “ Alice murmured VOLTERRA “ There’s something going on, Some kind off festival. The streets are full of people and red flags” The sun was terrifyingly high in the pale blue sky “ Tell me what I have to do” “ I’m going to get you as close as possible, and then you’re going to run in the direction I point you” We began the steep climb “ Edwerd will be under the clock tower, to the north of the square. it’s the only way in, Bella. run! I froze in place, there was no pathway, no crevice between the close pressed bodies. I pushed against them furiously, fighting the hands that shoved back. A deep, booming chime echoed through the square. And I started screaming as I ran “ Edwerd! “ The clock tolled again “ Edwerd, No!” I screamed, I could see him now, And I could see that he could not see me. Edwerd stood. His eyes were closed, the rings underneath them deep purple. The light reflecting from the pavement of the square gleaming dimly from his skin. I’d never seen anything more beautiful-even as I ran, gasping and screaming. It did not matter if he did not want me. I would never anything but him, no matter how long I lived. The clock tolled , and he took a large stride toward the light “ No!” I screamed, “ Amazing “ “ Edwerd” “ I can’t believe how quick it was..You smell just exactly the same a always, So maybe this is hell. I don’t care. I’ll take it” “ Edwerd, I’m not dead, And neither are you ! “ I struggled in his arms “ What was that? “ he asked politely “ We are not dead, not yet! “ “ Edwerd, look at me!” He wasn’t listening. He smiled very slightly. He raised his foot to take the step that would put him directly in the path of the sun. His dark eyes opened slowly as the clock tolled again. “Bella , I thought you were dead. I can’t live in a world where you don’t exist” “ I am….confused “ “ I’m a good liar, Bella, I have to be for you to believe me so quickly “ He winced “ That was…excruciating. When we were in the forest, When I was telling you goodbye- you weren’t going to let go, I could see that. I didn’t want to do it-it felt like it would kill me to do it - but I knew that if I couldn’t convince you that I didn’t love you anymore, it would just take you that much longer to get on with your life. I hoped that…I lied, and I’m sorry-sorry because I hurt you. Sorry because it was a worthless effort. Sorry that I couldn’t protect you from what I am. I lied to save you, and it didn’t work. I’m sorry” I was still frozen “ I could see it in your eyes, that you honestly believed that I didn’t want you anymore. The most absurd, ridiculous concept-as if there were any way that I could exist without needing you!” “ It never made sense for you to love me” I explained “ Shall we take this conversation to a more appropriate venue? “ “ I don’t believe that will be necessary” Edwerd’s voice was harder now. “ I know your instructions, Felix. I haven’t broken any rules” “ Felix merely meant to point out the proximity of the sun, Let us seek better cover” “ Bella, why don’t you go back to the square and enjoy the festival?” “No, bring the girl “ “ I don’t think so” Edwerd voice was flat and icy. “ Aro would simply like to speak with you again, if you have decided not force our hand after all” “ Certainly, But the girl goes free” “ I’m afraid that’s not possible. We do have rules to obey” “ Let’s not keep him waiting “ Jane suggested VERDICT His skin was translucently h white, like onionskin, and it looked just as delicate-it stood in shocking contrast to the long black hair that framed his face. I couldn’t decide if his face was beautiful or not “ This is a happy surprise! Wonderful! “ he rejoiced, clapping his thin hands together. “ You see, Edwerd? What did I tell you? Aren’t you glad that I didn’t give you what you wanted yesterday?” “ Yes, Aro, I am” Edwerd agreed “ I love a happy ending..” Aro was shaking his head “ It’s just do difficult to understand, even now . How can you stand so close to her like that? “ “ It’s not without effort “ Edwerd answered calmly “ But , still – la tua cantante! What a waste! “ “ I look at it more as a price” Edwerd chuckled once without humor “ A very high price” “ If I hadn’t smelled her through your memories, I wouldn’t have believed the call of anyone’s blood coild be so strong. I’ve never felt anything like it myself. Most of us would trade much for such a gift, and yet you….” “ Waste it” Edwerd finished. “ Just remembering how she appeals to you….” Aro chuckled “ It makes me thirsty” Edwerd tensed “ Don’ be disturbed “ Aro reassure him. “ I mean her no harm. But I am so curious, about one thing in particular” He eyed me with bright interest “ May I ? “ He asked eagerly, lifting one hand “ Ask her “ Edwerd suggested in a flat voice. “ Bella,” He addressed me directly now “ I’m fascinated that you are the one exception to Edwerd’s impressive talent-so very interesting that such a thing should occur! And I was wondering, since our talents are similar in many ways, if you would be so kind as to allow me to try-to see if you are an exception for me, as well?” Edwerd nodded in encouragement. I turned back to Aro and raised my hand . Aro reached out, as if to shake my hand. His filmy eyes smiled down at mine. “ So very interesting “ “ A first, I wonder if she is immune to our other talents…Jane, dear?” “ No!” Edwerd snarled the word. “ He spoke to Jane “ I was wondering, my dear one, if Bella is immune to you” Jane turned toward us with a beatific smile .I looked at Jane too, She glared at me, her jaw clenched with the intensity of her focus. I shrank back, waiting for the pain. Nothing happened. Aro started to laugh “ Ha,ha,ha. This is wonderful . So, what do we do with you now? I don’t suppose there’s any chance that you’ve changed your mind? Your talent would be an excellent addition to our little company“ “ I’d …rather…not” Edwerd seemed to weigh each word before he spoke it. “” Alice? Would you perhaps be interested in joining with us?” “ No, thank you “ “ And you, Bella?” “………………..” “ I haven’t seen a prospective talent so promising since we found Jane and Alec. Can you imagine the possibilities when she is one of us? “ “ No, Thank you “ I said “ That’s unfortunate. Such a waste” Caius was thinking, he pointed a skeletal finger at me “ She know too much. You have exposed our secrets” “ There are a few humans in on your charade here, as well “ Edwerd reminded him “ Yes, But when they are no longer useful to us, they will serve to sustain us. If she betrays our secrets, are you prepared to destroy her? I think not “ he scoffed “ I wouldn’t “ I began “ Nor do you intend to make her one of us” Caius silenced me with an icy look “ Unless….you do intend to give her immortality? “ Aro told Edwerd. “ And if I do? “ Aro smiled happy again “ Edwerd stared down at me with a tortured expression. And then Alice stepped away from us, forward toward Aro. Her hand was raised like his. She didn’t say anything, Aro took her hand with an eager, acquisitive glint in his eyes. Aro’s voice broke the silence. “ Ha, ha, ha. That was fascinating! “ “ I’m glad you enjoyed it “ Alice smiled dryly “ To see the things you’ve seen-especially the ones that haven’t happened yet “ he asked “ But that will “ “ Yes, yes. Dear Caius, They do not join us today, but we can always hope for future. I’m so terribly curious to see how Bella turns out!” THE TRUTH I slowly realized that Edwerd was really, truly here with me. “ I… ” He took a deep breath “ I owe you an apology. No, of course I owe you much, much more than that. But you have to know…That I had no idea. I didn’t realize the mess I was leaving behind. I thought it was safe for you here. So safe. Not that there’s any excuse for what I left you to face. When I heard what you told Alice-what she was herself-when I realized that you had to put your life in the hands of werewolves , immature, volatile, the worst thing out there besides Vitoria herself….Please know that I had no idea of any of this. I feel sick to my core, even now , when I can see and you safe in my arms. I am the most miserable excuse for..” “ Stop, Edwerd. This has to stop now. You can’t think about things that way. None of your fault, it’s just part of how life is for me. Even if I had jumped off that cliff to die, that would have been my choice, and not your fault” “ Bella, how could you believe me? – After all the thousand times I’ve told you I love you, how could you let one word break your faith in me?..Bella, Really, what were you thinking?” “ I knew I was dreaming “ “ You’re impossible. “ he said , and he laughed “ You don’t believe me, do you? “ He whispered, “ Why can you believe the lie, but not the truth? “ “ Please, don’t “ I whispered “ Why? I need to know why. Is it because I’m too late? Because I’ve hurt you too much? That would be..quite fair. I won’t contest your decision. So don’t try to spare my feelings, please- just tell me now whether or not you can still love me, after everything I’ve done to you. Can you? “ “ What kind of an idiotic question is that?” “ Just answer it. Please” “ The way I feel about you will never change. Of course I love you” “ That’s all I need to hear “ EPLOGUE TREATY Jacob waited just a short ways up the path. He lounged against a mossy tree trunk a he waited, his face hard and bitter, Jacob’s moth stretched into a humorless sneer, and he shrugged away from the tree. “Bella wasn’t exaggerating about your abilities, So you must already know why I’m here” Jacob said through his teeth “ Yes, But, before you begin, I need to say something ….Thank you. I will never be able to tell you how grateful I am. I will owe you for the rest of my..existence..for keeping Bella alive…When I…didn’t” “ I didn’t do it for your benefit” Jacob said “ I know. But that doesn’t erase the gratitude I feel. I thought you should know. If there’s ever anything in my power to do for you …That’s not my power” “ Whose, then” “ hers. I’m a quick learner, Jacob Black, and I don’t make the same mistake twice, I’m here until she orders me away” “ I just needed to remind your bloodsucking friends of a few key points in the treaty they agreed to. The treaty that is the only thing stopping me form ripping his throat out right this minute” “ What key points?” “ The treaty is quite specific, If any of them bite a human, the truce is over. Bite, not kill “ jake emphasized, He look at me “ That’s none of your business” “ The hell it!- “ “ Jake . you okay? “ I asked. I took a half-step toward him, then Edwerd caught me “ Careful! He’s not under control “ he warned me “ Ugh. I would not never hurt her” I looked back at Jacob “ You promised still friends, right? “ I reminded him “ You know how hard I’ve tried to keep that promise, but..I can’t see how to keep trying. Now now……Miss you “ he mouthed “ Me too” I choked out. “ Jake…” I took a step toward him. Edwerd pulled me back again “ If you could have anything in the world, anything at all, what would it be?” he asked “ You” “ Something you don’t already have” “ I would…want you to change me” “ What would you be wiling to trade for that? “ Anything” He smiled faintly “ Five years?” “……………..” “ You said anything “ he reminded me “ Yes, but..you’ll use the time to find away out of it. I have to strike while the iron is hot. Besides, it’s just too dangerous to human-for me, at least. So, anything but that” “ Three year?” “ No. Six months?” “ Not good enough..” “ One year, then,” I said “ That’s my limit “ “ AT least give me two” “ No way. Nineteen I’ll do. But I’m not going anywhere near twenty. If you’re staying in your teens forever, then so am I “ He thought for a minute “ All right. Forget time limits. If you want me to be the one-then you’ll just have to meet one condition” “ What condition? “ Merry me first “

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