𝐈𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐃 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 Forks, Washington. The Cullens have all just moved back after Alice had a scary vision. Apparently, Bella had killed herself and Cora was feeling more than just guilt.
Her heart stopped when she heard the news. That one of her closet friends had jumped off a cliff. Cora should have blamed Edward, he was the one who made them leave. But Cora had agreed to leave. Maybe her talk with Bella before she left wasn't the best idea. Maybe that had driven her to suicide.
Alice hadn't told Edward yet, and Cora understood why. He would try to kill himself. Probably steal Cora's idea and have the Volturi kill him. Of course, they wouldn't kill him, he had a special ability. They didn't know of Cora though, she hadn't been around long enough.
But when Alice jumped into the car to visit Charlie's, Cora couldn't help but plop into the passenger seat.
The ride was silent. A tense silence. Alice felt guilty, they all did. Honestly, it was somewhat all of their faults but each one of them blamed themselves. Beside Rosalie, she didn't really care that much. It was sad to her but it wasn't life or death. It wasn't guilt.
They arrived at Bella's and they couldn't find a key so they just broke the lock and walked into the house, taking a seat on the couch.
The air was still. Cora rose from her seat on the couch and sped up the stairs and into Bella's bedroom. Honestly, it was a mess. The bedding was unwashed and soiled. More dust than usual coating her books. Her heart quenching as she sat down at her computer and read the emails that didn't deliver. Though one stood out.
to: cordelia@me.com
from: bella.wa@me.com
Dear Cora, I am so sorry. I can see that you were only trying to help ease my suffering and you did. Thank you, for telling me what really happened. I'm sorry I kicked you out and I know you'll feel the guilt for what happened at the party. You helped ease my mind and made me know that you guys didn't leave me behind but more left to protect me. But next time, if we ever see each other again, let me make my own decisions. It isn't fair for a bunch of vampires to be deciding what's best and what's not for me.
Love you, Isabella.
Cora smiles. She had finally signed using Isabella and maybe even accepted that Cora is still going to call her that. Her guilt and regret has been eased.
Her dead heart stops when she smells an all too familiar scent enter the house and hears the familiar voice.
Cora speeds down the stairs and her mouth falls agape. When Bella pulls away Cora has already pulled her into the biggest hug possible. "I'm so sorry." Cora mumbles.
But she pulls away and points a finger at Bella accusingly.
"Would you like to explain to us how you're even alive?!" Cora exclaims.
"What?"
Alice's eyes are still wide as she speaks.
"I saw a vision of you. You jumped off a cliff!" It goes quiet for a moment and Cora can practically see the realization on Bella's face.
"Why in the hell would you try to kill yourself?"
"What about Charlie? And your friends, and your mother—" Isabella cuts her off.
"I didn't try to kill myself. I was cliff jumping, recreationally. It was fun." Cora squints at her. "So now you're an adrenaline junkie?" Bella rolls her eyes, guiding the two towards the couch and getting a cup of coffee for herself.
I wish I could drink coffee.
Cora snatches the cup out of her hand, taking a few sips and smiling as the warm liquid slides down her throat.
"I have never met anyone more prone to life threatening idiocy." It goes quiet.
"Does.. Did you — Did you tell him—"
"No." Alice shakes her head.
"Couldn't even if we wanted to. He only calls in every few months. He said he wants to be alone, and leave us alone as well, apparently." Cora mumbles, a sad expression on her face.
Cora stops and sniffs the air, wincing before looking towards Alice and whispering. "Do you smell that?" Alice stills.
"Bella, what is that god awful wet dog smell?"
"Um— That's probably me... I-Uh.. It's Jacob."
"Jacob who?" Bella looks slightly nervous as she answers.
"Jacobs kind of a werewolf."
"Of fucking course." Alice gives Cora a shut up look before turning to Bella. "Bella, werewolves are not good company to keep!" Cora eyes the dog that walks up behind Alice.
"Speak for yourself." Alice stands up gracefully but speedily, heading towards the opposite side of the room.
"I had to see you were safe." Wow, gotten herself a dog mascot to follow her around!
"I thought you couldn't protect me here?"
"Guess I don't care." Cora rolls her eyes, catching the dogs eye.
"Well we're not going to hurt her, dog."
"No.. you're just harmless Cullens. I'm talking about the other bloodsucker who tried to kill Bella because of you."
"Victoria?" Alice questions, her eyes meeting Bella's. "Yeah.. Victoria's been around." Cora looks at Alice, confusion evident on her face. "I didn't see her.. I didn't see you get pulled out of the water either." Cora snaps her head to look at Jacob. "It's always the dogs."
"I can't see past you and your lack of mutts!" Jacob suddenly looks very angry, stepping closer and closer.
"Don't get me upset." Bella stands up, rushing to get in between them. "Hey, stop."
"Things are going to get very ugly." Cora scoffs, eyeing the harmless little dog. "Good dog." Jacob snaps his head to look at little Cora before growling. "Cora, stop." Bella mumbles, giving Cora a look.
It goes quiet again, a tense silence. "We'll.. give you a minute." Cora turns on her heel, walking out towards the back door, Alice following behind. "Hey, you're not going anywhere — you're gonna come back, right?" Cora nods.
"As soon as you put the dog out." Alice says with a smug look on her face before turning on her heel and following Cora.
"I can't believe she's friends with a dog. Get a pet dog, not a werewolf." Cora grumbles, pulling a weed from the grass. Alice doesn't reply and Cora turns her head, staring at Alice with confusion.
"Alice? What is it?" Cora speeds infront of her, taking her hand into his own. "Edward.. He thinks Bella's dead. He's going to — he's going to kill himself. Rosalie told him why we came." Cora's while expression drops once those words spill out of her mouth. They stay still for a moment before rushing inside.
"Bella. Bella it's Edward. He thinks you're dead. Rosalie told him why we came here." We all turn to look at a smug little Jacob Black and Bella explodes.
"Why would you — why did you let me speak to him?!"
"Bella.."
"He didn't ask for you!" Jacob retorts.
"I don't care—"
"Bella!" Cora shouts, the sad look in her eyes worrying Isabella.
"He's going to the Volturi. He wants to die too." In an instant Cora is in the back seat and Alice is in the front as the dog and Bella argue about nonsense.
They wait for Bella to pack her bag before she comes outside. "What about your dad?" Jacob wonders.
"I'm eighteen. I'm legally free to go... And I left a note." She takes a seat in the passenger seat, but the dog doesn't stop. He sticks his head through the window, disgusting Alice in the process.
"Please, Bella." Alice turns her head to look at Bella in disbelief, silently saying to get her dog out of here.
"Stay here. For Charlie, for me."
"I have to go."
"Get out, dog." Cora tells him though he ignores her. "I'm begging you.. Please." Bella doesn't wait for long before replying in a soft tone.
"Goodbye, Jacob." Finally.. He retracts his head and walks away from the vehicle.
Bella buckles her seatbelt. "Okay."
They take off driving way over the speed limit.
I hope we make it on time
a/n: GUESS WHO WE SEE NEXT??
a certain blonde vampire 😻
guys i've also kinda already written the ending of the entire story before i've even finished breaking dawn, but it's alr 😻 also like, in the next chapter i kind of switched it up last minute. so now i'll have to rewrite all of the eclipse chapters, which isn't ideal but it's alr ig
written: 5/8/2022