An Epic of Time Wasted

~~~ Bella's pov ~~~

' I just sat in amazement and disbelief as Brian stormed out, slamming the door behind him. Just when I thought I had him figured out, he always threw me a curve ball.

" god help me " I sighed as I layed back on the couch and snuggled up in the throw I was wrapped in. I quickly peeked at the clock seeing that I still had more than enough time to take a little cat nap before I had to get ready.

Sometime later my eyes sleepily fluttered open as I noticed it was dark outside. I sat up suddenly in a panic that I over slept and was going to be late for the awards ceremony. I snapped my head towards my clock and it just mockingly flashed twelve o'clock back at me.

" huh.... Power must have went out" I shrugged as I completely emerged from my foggy state of sleep. I slowly raised my body from the couch, stretching as I arose. I made my way into the kitchen and grabbed a glass from the counter. As I turned on the kitchen faucet, I glanced up at the clock on the wall and as soon as I saw it I dropped the glass Into the sink. Causing it to shatter Into a million prices along with my nerves.

" What the fu....." I gasped out as I stared intently at the battery operated clock that said twelve o'clock as well. A power outage wouldn't have any effect on that clock and as I kept my eyes on it, it stayed frozen in place. Not one of the arms budged at all, it just stayed at twelve. I had an overwhelming feeling come over me and with that I ran out the front door. Fog consumed the entire ground as I stood looking over to Matt and Val's house. The entire house was pitch black and something just seemed off. My skin crawled as I stood there and something inside of me told me to start walking. I had no idea where I was going, but my body seemed to be on auto pilot, guiding me to my destination. As I walked along the street, the crisp air whipped around me causing me to shiver. The roads were completely deserted as leaves danced along the coal black pavement. I continued walking along and as the road ended, my path carried on into the woods. The branches and leaves crunched and cracked beneath my feet as I wandered into the darkness. As the wind blew, it caused the trees to sway around me. Some of them looking as if they were going to reach out and grab me at any moment. I put my hands to my arms to rub them for warmth, when I felt a lacy fabric on my fingertips. I stopped dead in my tracks and looked down at my body. I was dressed in a long flowing black gown, with lace from my arms to my neck. And my face was covered by a thin black veil. I ran my hands along the gown in bewilderment as I saw a sparkle from the corner of me eye.

" Wha......" I gasped as horror seized my body. I slowly raised my left hand, so I could get a better look at the diamond perched on my ring finger. As much as I wanted to run for my life and get away from wherever I was. I couldn't, something pulled me further into the woods, something inside of me yearned to go further. I dropped my hand back to my side and continued walking until I came to a clearing, the only place that the moon shown and illuminated. I swallowed down the lump in my throat as I came to a tall rusted iron gate. Without a thought I pushed open the gate as its years of weathering and abandonment shrieked as it gave way.

" cemetery" I whispered as I looked upon the sea of tomb stones splayed before me. A tall ivory statue of an angel caught my eye from across the graveyard. I made my way over towards it, my eyes staying locked on the soft heavenly glow that radiated from it. I came to the statue and fell to my knees. My heart felt heavy and sorrow overtook my soul. My eyes descended from the angel as I gazed down at the two head stones beneath it. It felt as if my heart stopped as I read aloud the names of the departed.

" In loving memory of our brother Brian haner jr." My face scrunched in utter confusion as the words tumbled around in my head. I hesitantly turned my attention to the head stone directly to the left.

" In loving memory of our dear daughter, Isabella haner" my mouth dropped open as I gasped for air. I fell back onto my ass as I once again stared up at the statue above me, her heavenly glow was now nonexistent as tears of blood began to stream down her porcelain cheeks. Clouds black as sin began to roll through the sky, completely masking the moonlight leaving me in pure blackness. Thunder clapped violently as the angry wind lashed around me. I brought my hands frantically to my ears as I closed my eyes and shrieked in terror. as suddenly as it stared I felt the wind subside and a friendly warmth on my skin. I meekly lowered my hands from my ears and could hear faintly the wedding march play. I could feel the sand beneath my feet and the ocean air fill my nostrils. I eased my eyes open and before me was a small group of my friends and Brian standing at the end of a trail of rose petals. the guest arose from their seats and turned facing me, but although they seemed to be staring directly at me, it was as if I was invincible. Brian gazed in the same direction and his smile grew wider and at that moment I felt as if a strong gust of wind literally passed through my body. I gasped loudly as I saw myself emerge on the other side of myself as I stood there. I stared in awe as I watched myself make my way down the aisle dressed in a beautiful white gown towards Brian. As I stood and watched the ceremony my heart filled with joy and love as I saw myself and Brian gazing at each other at the altar. As the priest said the vows and we both said I do, a strong feeling of sadness consumed me. Tears began to pour from my eyes as I watched me and Brian's kiss as the onlookers cheered. Just then I saw Michelle slink behind us and the sleek metal of her pistol shine in the sun. As I witnessed all this from my place from the audience I began running towards Brian and myself at the altar.

" Brian!!! Watch out!!!" I screamed as I ran. No matter how hard I tried it was as if I was moving in slow motion. And despite my shrieking, not one person even glanced in my direction. Before I could make it any further I was halted in my tracks as the sound of a single gunshot rang through the air and Brian dropped to the ground.

" Noooooo!" I screamed as I saw Michelle now point the gun at my alternate self at the alter. The second shot sounded and I saw my body drop next to Brian's as all the guests began crying and screaming around me as I stared in shock at the bodies bleeding before me.

" Bella...... Bella" I heard a soft voice call to me. I turned and suddenly the chill returned and I was back in the cemetery. The ground began to tremble and the earth cracked beneath my feet. I cried out as a hand emerged from the ground and grabbed my ankle violently.


" LET ME GO!!!!!" I cried as I fought to free my leg.

" BELLA!" I shot up on the couch seeing Val sitting next to me. I struggled to calm my breathing as I wiped the sweat from my forehead.

" that must have been some dream" Val whispered as she gazed at me pitifully. I smiled weakly and got up to get a glass of water.

" so sleepy head, hop in the shower and then head over so we can get ready together." Val chuckled.

" ya sure, oh hey do you have any......" My voice escaped me as I went to turn the faucet on and saw shattered glass in the sink. I placed my new glass on the counter and held onto the counter to brace myself as I hung my head.

"do I have any what?" Val questioned as she joined me in the kitchen. I quickly stood up and turned to face her.

" Oh nothing, never mind" I squeaked as I mustered the best laugh I could. Which came out horribly, further showing my uneasiness.

" are you okay? Your pale as a ghost?" She said, eyeing me with worry and confusion. As she said the word ghost I felt my stomach twist up into knots.

" Have you ever slept walked?" I asked, hoping that could be a plausible reason for the glass. She just looked at me for a moment.

" Of course! Everybody does!" She smiled, assuming her answer would rid me of my strange mood. My body slightly relaxed and I went to take a shower once she had left. But no matter how hard I tried to forget the dream, I couldn't help but over analyze each scene peice by peice. I eventually chalked it up to the dream was a manifestation of all the guilt I had built up from last night. I hummed a song as I let the warm water run down my body. As I reached for my shampoo, I jumped and screamed as I saw blood stream down the drain.

" God Bella get a grip" I sneered at myself when I realized the blood came from the cut on my foot and not from a fictional gun shot. This was definitely not going to be an easy secret tokeep.........

Notes

Kind of a filler, hope its not too boring :)