Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

An Imperfect Life

By Midnight Dreamer

Chapter 47: Re-burning or Rebirth?

(BPOV)

We sunk to the floor in the bathtub. I turned the water off and when I turned back to Jasper I saw the flames burning high in his eyes. I knew what was happening. He was burning just like I had. I told him I loved him and watched as his recognition faded. He was just staring up at me. I knew he wasn’t really seeing anything. Just flames. I got up and carry him to my room. Okay I practically drug him. He was a lot heavier then Emmett. It could be the whole stone vampire thing. I laid him on my bed and curled up next to him. I wasn’t sure how this would effect him. I knew he wouldn’t burn for three full days like I did. I also knew that soon he would be able to hear me again, when I talk to him.

I know he can feel me. His powers are increasing. So I sent him my love, lust, desire, and calm. I knew he would appreciate the calm. It is so hectic in there. I know he has been through this once before but I truly believe this is a different type of burning then a normal vampire change. Alice told me what it was like. This is nothing like that. I fell asleep next to Jasper. I wish he could hold me. But I knew that wasn’t gonna happen. When I woke then next morning he was still unresponsive. It wouldn’t be much longer now. Maybe by mid day. Well I can’t wait around for him to wake I have to get around for school.

“Simon I know you’re here I can feel you. Please come and sit with Jasper. I have to go to school and I don’t want to leave him all alone.”

“Sure thing Bella. Go get ready.”

“Do you know what is going on?”

“I have an idea but I need to look it up in the library. I will take Jasper with me when he wakes. I know you will want to see him and he you. But I promise you he will be there to pick you up after school like he promised.”

“Oh I have no doubt about that Simon. You know I don’t even know how I knew that I had to merge the two halves of Jasper’s inner soul before we could be complete.”

“That Bella is the gift of knowing. Ask Peter about it sometime. It is the same as his. As him and Jasper say you will “Just know shit”.”

“Okay I will ask him after school today. Now I really must be off.”

I leaned over and kissed Jasper’s cheek, before bouncing out of the house and into my car. Damn I wish he was taking me today. Oh well I will see the new and improved Jasper later tonight. I think Simon is dropping him off at the school after they do research at the library. So he will be waiting for me at my car. This day can’t go any slower. I pulled into the parking lot in the same spot Emmett and I used to park. Of course these were the same kids for the most part except for the freshmen. What I wasn’t expecting was the stares when I stepped out of the car. You swear I was the new kid all over again. I know Simon said I looked different but come on how different can I look?

“Do you really wanna know?” Edward appeared out of nowhere and asked.

“How did you?”

“Your shields’ down. Or it could be the fact that you spoke that last part out loud. Or at least loud enough for us to hear.” he chuckled.

“Is it that bad.”

“No Bella not at all you actually look amazing.” Alice chimed in.

When did she get here.

“Davey just dropped me off.” she said.

“My brain to mouth filter must be off today cause I keep speaking out loud.”

This caused both of them to laugh loudly drawing the eyes of everyone in the parking lot to stare at us.

“Come on guys. Can’t you give a girl a break I feel like it’s my first day all over again. Everyone staring and gawking. Really?” I scolded them.

“Don’t worry Bella it will all end shortly. There is a new student starting today so the pressure will be off you. But I wouldn’t count on the bitch triplets letting you off so easy.”

“Oh just peachy just what I need today. So how are you guys doing. I know we haven’t talked at all since…well you know.”

“Yeah we know.” they said together. You would swear they were real twins.

“I’m sorry about what I said about everything Bella. Including what I said about Jasper. I was just being jealous. He got what I wanted. And I took it out on you. And look what happened. You got hurt, Jasper got pissed, you went comatose and you both took off for 24 hours to who knows where and had everyone worried. I hope you can forgive my stupidity.”

“Edward your forgiven. As for where we went. We just went home.”

“Well I guess that makes sense. It’s the only place we didn’t look.” Alice laughed.

“You are also forgiven Alice. I know you didn’t want to hurt Jasper in anyway. You are meant to be with Davey. I of all people understand that. I’m just glad we can all move on from this. Friends?”

“Friends!” they both exclaimed.

We hugged and then turned to walk toward the building. Just as we were about to enter a loud engine roar drew our attention.

“The new kid” Edward said.

The car pulled into a spot not to far away from where we stood. They engine shut off and the driver door opened. Out stepped a beautiful girl. I couldn’t see her face clearly yet but by the grace in her step she was a vampire. Just to prove my point more, both Edward and Alice stiffened. Yeppers I was right on the money again. When the girl turned and faced us head on. I swore my heart stopped. Nicole.

“Nicole”

“Bella”

“OMG. Nikky. What are you doing here. And like that?”

“Wait you know.”

“Yes Nikky I know. I would like to introduce you to my friends or you could call them my extended family.”

We walked over to where Edward and Alice were standing.

“Nikky this is Edward. And this hyper bouncy thing is Alice.”

“Davey’s Alice?”

“One and the same”

They all shook hands.

“Bella are they?”

“Yes Nikky they are.”

“How long have you known about?”

“Well since about a week after we moved here. What about you?”

“Maybe about the same. That is why I never contacted you or came to visit. I wasn’t sure I could control myself around you and Emmett and I would never want to hurt either of you. You’re my best friends.”

“Well Nikky then we have a lot to discuss. Perhaps after school you could follow me to my house and we can talk. There is a lot you don’t know.”

“Sure Bella sounds like a plan.”

Just then the first bell rang. Great the start of a new year in purgatory.

The first few lessons went fast. I had second hour with Edward and third with Alice. I had fourth and fifth with Nikky. We passed notes all through class. Then we met up outside the room to go to lunch.

“So Nikky wanna sit with us outcasts here at good old forks high.” I asked her.

“Sure you can fill me in on the who’s who around here. I don’t wanna get shuffled in with the wrong crowd you know.” she giggled.

We both new we were social outcasts for most of our school careers. We were to much alike. That is why I liked her. That and her flaky ways reminded me of my mom. *sigh*

“What is it Bella?”

“Just thinking about my mom. You know you remind me of her a lot right.”

” I do. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?”

“A good thing. I miss her. Even though your both flaky I love you both very much. But now I get to keep you forever.”

“How so. Your not a…well you know.”

“There is a lot we need to talk about Nic. And some more people you need to meet but not here. There are to many nosey busy bodies around here.”

“Okay.”

We entered the café and Edward and Alice were already seated and in a heated discussion from the looks of it. Every eye except their’s turned to stare at us.

“Bella is it always like this.”

“Yeah I went through this last year. You know the new shiny play thing. But now it’s your turn.” I said while smiling devilishly.

“That’s just wrong Bella. Taking advantage of the new girl like that.”

” I know but hey that’s just how I roll.” we both giggled at that and made our way to the table.

“Nice of you two to join us. Maybe you can help with Edward and I’s little disagreement.” Alice shot our way.

“Sure I guess we can try.”

“Well Edward and I were discussing how long it would take for the bitch triplets to come and try and snatch the new girl. I said before the end of lunch and he said they wouldn’t even try, because she is with you.”

“oh I see.”

“Who are the Bitch triplets?” Nikky asked.

“That would be those three plastic looking bimbos over there hanging all over the football team.” I point out Lauren, Jessica, and Rachel.

“Wow. I didn’t know Amber had sisters.” Nikky added.

“Who is Amber?” Alice asked.

“Amber is this girl we went to school with in New York. She had this boyfriend on the football team of another school but yet she still made sure to drape herself all over Emmett while at school. She strung him along for what 2 yrs before he told her to fuck off, just before the dance.” Nikky told everyone.

“Wow maybe they are related.” I added looking over at them again. Suddenly Lauren looked our way with a smirk on her face.

“Oh great here we go. Lauren’s coming over. It looks like Alice is gonna win this one Edward.” I said to them.

“Well well well. If it isn’t Bella Swan and the Cullen crew. Where’s the rest of them?” she spouted in her nasally voice.

“Well Lauren if you need to know or don’t remember they were seniors last year and graduated. But seeing as your blond it may have slipped your mind.” Alice said.

I chuckled under my breathe. But apparently the fates had it out for me today as she heard.

“What so funny Bella. You of all people have no room to laugh. I see Edward has grown tired of you already. What realized you needed a real woman Eddie? I could show you some things if your interested.”

“No thank you Lauren. And we parted on good terms didn’t we Bella.” Edward had that please help me look on his face.

“Yes we did. If we didn’t do you think we would be sitting together. How stupid could you be.”

“I’m not stupid.”

“Could’ve fooled me” Nikky added.

“Nobody rang your buzzer new girl.” Rachel spit.

“Yes newbie how do you fit in with this ragtag group.” Lauren asked pointedly.

“Well to tell you the truth I only just met Edward and Alice. But I have known Bella for years. We grew up together in New York.” Nikky replied.

“Oh great more city trash.” Lauren commented.

I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t see it for myself. Nikky stood up to her full height which compared to Lauren was tall as shit. Looked down her nose at Lauren and smiled a wickedly evil smile.

“If you know what is best for you, you will learn not to insult people you do not know. Apparently the ones you do know either cause if Bella really wanted to she could kick your ass back into the stone age if she felt the need. As for the trash comment. When more then half your face is recyclable plastic that came from a dump you should choose your insults more wisely. Now scamper off you cockroaches before I prove that something besides a nuclear holocaust can kill you.”

I would never be more proud of her then in that moment. I like the new Nikky, she’s got balls.

“My little Nikky is all grown up!” *sniffles*

“shut it Bella” she said while bumping my shoulder.

We sat and talked the next few minutes until the bell rang to signal the end of the lunch period. Now off to gym. I know I’m good at sports and athletic stuff but I still can’t stand gym. I see no reason for it. Unless you are going to become a gym teacher there is no point to this class. I see the use if you’re a football player or other sports person. It gives you an extra hour of practice or stretching but for us normals it’s just an extra pain in the ass to suffer through. The last two periods seemed to drag by. I knew I was in a hurry to see Jasper which is why it seemed to be going to slow. Finally the last bell of the day rang. I ran to my locker, threw my books into my bag and headed for the parking lot. Just as I reached the doors Nikky yelled for me.

“Bella wait up. Do you still want me to follow you to your place? And why are you in such a hurry?”

“Yes I still want you to follow me home, and you will see why the hurry in just a few more steps. Now let’s go.” I said and grabbed her arm and drug her out the door.

There leaning against my car in all is godly glory was Jasper. The second our eyes met a glorious smile spread across his face. I bet the one on mine matched.

“Who is that?” Nikky stage whispered in my ear.

“That my dear Nikky is my Jasper. And no need to whisper he can hear you anyway.”

Nikky looked up and Jasper waved his fingers at her. I swear if she could she would blush.

“Wow!”

“Yeah.” *sigh*

“Okay enough girly mushy stuff. You must introduce me to that stud.” she grabbed my arm and drug me to Jasper. Who was laughing the entire time. We stopped right in front of him.

“Bella Darlin’. Who is your charming friend?” Jasper asked as he wrapped his arms around me and kissed my forehead.

“Jasper this is Nikky. Nikky this is MY Jasper.” he smiled when I emphasized my.

“Pleasure to meet you Nikky.” Jasper held out his hand for hers. She placed her hand in his and he brought it to his lips and kissed the back of her hand.

“Pleasure is all mine.” Nikky stuttered.

2 points for Jazz. Nikky 0.

I saw him smile.

“So Bella what’s the plan for this afternoon?” Jasper asked.

“Well Nikky here is gonna follow us home. There is a lot we need to discuss.” I said.

“I see this. How pray tell did you know a vampire before and not tell me darlin’?”

“She wasn’t a vampire when I knew her. We grew up together in New York. She was my best friend.” I pouted.

“Forgive me love. I guess you two ladies have a lot of catchin up to do. Shall we get you home so you can eat and have your chit chat?” Jasper asked.

I looked closely at him and saw the blue of his eyes was very prominent now. The fire was burning but only in the background. He was my Jasper. He winked. I knew he could hear my thoughts and feel my emotions. This bond we have is pretty wicked all on it’s own. I wonder what other gifts we share?

“I guess we shall. Will you be staying at the house or are you goin out with Peter this evening?” I asked truly curious.

“I believe Peter, Emmett and myself will be venturing out tonight.”

“What? OH…NO. Emmett and Peter are not allowed to go anywhere together. That is a disaster waiting to happen.”

“Bella. I will make sure that your brother returns in the same condition he leaves in. Do you not trust me?” he pouted his lower lip.

“Of course I trust you Jazz. It’s Peter I don’t trust. I know how he is. And this won’t end well for anyone if you are not 100% vigilant with those two. Please look after him Jazz. For me?”

“Anything for you Darlin’. Now let’s go it’s getting late.”

“Sure thing. Nikky can you keep up?”

“Of course. Vampire now remember!”

We went to our separate vehicles then. Jasper drove my car with me riding shotgun and Nikky followed in her coupe. We made it to the house in no time. Once we all go inside. Peter, Emmett, Simon, and Charlotte where waiting for us.

“Isabella. Who is your delightful young friend?” Simon spouted.

“Daddy this is Nikky.” I had taken to calling him daddy lately. It seemed to be okay with him. Even if it wasn’t; tough shit.

“Daddy? Bella that’s not Charlie.” Nikky said.

“Oh sorry Nikky. I told you there was a lot you needed to learn. Why don’t we have a seat and I will fill you in on the last year or so.”

“I’ll go make you a snack Bella.” Simon said.

“Thank you.”

“So now Where to start?” I asked.

“How about we start with introductions Bella?” Nikky asked.

“Good idea. Well the man I called Daddy is Simon. There is a lot to that story so we will save it for later. You already know Emmett and have met Jasper. This gorgeous creature here is Charlotte. She is Jasper’s sister in law. Her Husband. That’s the annoying prick by the door. Is Peter, Jasper’s brother. Everyone this is Nicole. She is my Best friend from New York.”

A chorus of hello’s and a how the hell ya been from Emmett settled the intros.

“Okay now before I get into my really long story. How about you tell me how you became a vampire?” I asked Nikky.

“Well I was out with Joey one night and we were driving home when we hit something. The car swerved off the road. We hit a tree but we were okay. I had some small lacerations on my wrist and forehead. Joey had an awful gash across his chest and shoulder. Suddenly the door on my side was ripped off the car. Then all I felt was a pair of hands pulling me out of the car and a sharp pain in my neck. After that I blacked out. And woke up like this. There was a woman standing there and she told me what happen and what I was. She said my friend was fine that she only wanted me. She told me my blood sang to her. And that she was surprised that she stopped herself from draining me. She said she always wanted a daughter and that we would be happy together, but I could never see my family or friends again. Well that just pissed me off. Next thing I new she was a smoky pile of ash on the ground and I was alone. I went home to find my mom crying and worried sick. When I came in she ran to me and hugged me to her. There was this burning in my throat the was unbelievable. I almost bit my mom. So I ran. Far and fast and to no where in particular. I came across this nomad named Garrett. He told me of a family of vampire’s in Washington who fed off of animal blood and would help me to control my thirst. Well I slowly made my way here. Hunting animals like he said. It doesn’t quench it but it does dull the thirst. After about 4 months I started going into small towns and trying my luck near people again. I slipped once or twice but I soon got control over it. I still wanted to come and find the vampire’s here in Washington. I didn’t want to be alone anymore.”

“Wow Nikky that really sucks. But I guess you came to the right place. Those vampire’s your looking for. You found them. Well you met three of them so far.”

“What do you mean three so far. How many are there. And who are the one’s I’ve met?”

“Well there is Carlisle and Esme, Edward and Alice, Rosalie and Jasper, and Simon on occasion. So that makes seven. That is not counting their 5 cousins in Alaska.”

“So I have met Edward and Alice. And Simon is in the kitchen. Jasper is your Jasper right?”

“Yes. One in the same.”

“So who is Rosalie?”

“She would be Emmett’s girl” I told her.

“Emmett is hooked up with a vamp too! Wow I did miss a lot didn’t I? by the way Bella where is Charlie? I didn’t hear you mention anything about him.”

“Charlie was killed in the line of duty not long after we moved here. It was the one year anniversary of mom’s death. I guess it’s fitting though. They did always belong together.”

“I’m so sorry Bella I didn’t know. Davey never said anything when we talked.”

“He didn’t know until he showed up here a couple weeks ago.”

“But Bella I talk to Davey at least 3 times a week and he never said anything about any of this. He is the only one who knows that I’m a vampire. Everyone else just thinks I ran away.”

“Well that son of a bitch you wait till I get my hands on him. How could he know all this the whole time and not tell me. He must of buried it deep if I couldn’t read him either that or he was just to caught up in Alice. Cause that’s all he ever thinks about anyway.”

“Wait what do you mean read him Bella? What aren’t you telling me?”

“Okay long story short. I’m turning into a vampire by the time I’m 18. It wasn’t supposed to happen till I turned 18 and last until I was 21. But I’m special. Daddy aka Simon is also known as Dracula. He can mate with humans and produce offspring. Most of the time it’s males but every so many years a female child is born with the vampire DNA and turns. There were 6 all together but 2 died in a war. One Killed herself when her mate died of old age cause he refused to be turned. Then there is one in the Amazon, another Carmen in Alaska. And yes before you ask it is the ones we said about before. And the last and final female is me. But I’m even more special then the others because I’m rapidly changing, and I have all of the same powers as Simon expect I have a few more that he doesn’t. Any questions?”

“uh yeah like a ton.” Nikky giggled.

“Okay well shoot.” I told her.