Surfacing

[herumtreiber]

Title: Surfacing
Author: herumtreiber 
Rating: PG
Characters:  Edward/Jacob
Word count: 496
Warnings: Evil Bella
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, Stephenie Meyer does. I don't make money from this writing.
Summary:  Jake and Edward brave the sea.
Notes: This is part of a series of drabbles I'm writing using songs as inspiration; this one from Immortal by Thomas Bergersen

Diving

I was swallowed by the cold sea whose caress would have felt brutal against mortal flesh.  I tucked my knees under my chest and pivoted to change my center of gravity so I faced the bottom of the sea. Swimming down, I plunged into the depths as I looked for Jacob. Visions of his beautiful body mangled upon a rock urged me to move faster. I tried to read his thoughts but all I saw were bubbles around him. My gaze swept around the dark water and I blessed the fact I didn't need to breathe. It gave me time while I searched for Jake; it also allowed clearer vision without obstructing bubbles.

'Edward, where are you?'

I tilted up my head and saw a dark shape bobbing on the surface, high above me. My chest heaved in relief; I swam upwards and surfaced a few yards from him.

Once he saw me, Jake coked his eyebrows at the shore. 'Let's hurry.'

Jake swam with grace, his broad russet shoulders cutting a fine figure against the churning sea. His hair was plastered to his skull; Jacob was sleek, truly a creature fashioned out of water and air.

When we reached the shore, he heaved himself onto a smooth rock and glanced at the cliffs above. Forgetting the danger we were in, I could only stare at the water drops gliding down his smooth torso.

I muttered, "We still have time. I'll distract them so you can make your escape."

He shook his head and grabbed my arm. "Are you nuts? They'll tear you to pieces."

"It doesn't matter." I stared at him, wanting to preserve the vision of the wolf in my mind for eternity. "I don't care as long as you're safe. Why can't they leave us alone?"

"You know the reasons, Edward." Jake clutched my arm and whispered, "Bella and her damned shield! She can't forget the past."

I grimaced when I remembered the slow descent into hell our marriage became after Bella lost the child. She blamed me, and her newborn strength swiftly corrupted her. Her shielding power turned hideous and became the means she used to mold people's minds. Perhaps it had been there all along and that was the reason both Jacob and I fell hard for her.

At any rate, Bella influenced the minds of my family and the pack, turning them against us. After our divorce was finalized, I sought refuge in Jacob. Bella could not countenance that.

"We'll make it together or die together," Jake said.

 Knowing I couldn't change the damned wolf's mind and loving him for it, I climbed a boulder and motioned to my back. "Hop in! It's faster this way."

Jacob's warmth soothed me as I climbed, easily grabbing purchase in the slippery rocks. I whispered, "I made plans, there's a rented car two miles from here."

"Good. Told you they…"

"…wouldn't listen because they were brainwashed. You were right, wolf. I should've listened to you."

Planning

Comments

[wirrrn.livejournal.com]

Ooh, awesome and interesting! I can see at least Emmett and Esme snapping out of it- they're both too nice to be warped by Bella Lugosi for long :)

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

Thanks! They would be amongst the first to snap out of Bella Lugosi's wiles :DD

[vanashta.livejournal.com]

That was great!I love the bit of angst you put in this story and I really hope they'll make it!

How wonderfull it must be to have someone who's willing to die for you ,or with you!

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

They'll have it tough with Bella's power against them, not to mention Alice's, but they're resourceful guys :)

I think Edward's like that, and Jake too. It would be nice to have someone like that by your side!

Thank you!

[hogwartsvixxxen.livejournal.com]

I loved this and OHNO Bella the Trampire. Bitch. Her mind control can't be as strong as the Collens family minds. Especially Alice. With her against them they don't stand a chance. ♥ *hugs* :)

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

Alice may be her willing accomplice. They will have to be careful.

♥ *hugs*

[hogwartsvixxxen.livejournal.com]

Never, although she did think of Bella as a sister. Yes they will.

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

Acting with their combined powers, they would be unstoppable. Jake and Ed will have to tread carefully.

♥ *hugs*

[hogwartsvixxxen.livejournal.com]

Yes they will *waits for more* ♥ *hugs* :)

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

You know, just as Alice influenced Bella before, now she might be one influencing Alice.

♥ *hugs*

[hogwartsvixxxen.livejournal.com]

OHNO! Be careful Jake and Edward ♥ *hugs* :)

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

They'll have to be. Though Edward has something up his sleeve.

♥ *hugs*

[hogwartsvixxxen.livejournal.com]

Can't wait to see what it is. ♥ *hugs* :)

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

You'll see, it'll buy them time :) ♥ *hugs*

[hogwartsvixxxen.livejournal.com]

Okay ♥ *hugs* :)

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

♥ *hugs*

[jeri-1116.livejournal.com]

It was Bella!? Holy crap! I like that little tidbit of info. Or maybe you had said that before but I over looked it?- who knows.

Even with so little words it was such a visual. In my mind I could see Edward clear in my head swimming in the water searching for Jake. And then I just as clearly saw Jake waiting for Edward above, waiting for him to surface. Love it!

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

It was Bella. In this universe, the pain of losing her baby unhinged her and changed her powers. Her shield became a thing of evil. I mentioned this here for the first time, so you didn't overlook it :)

Edward was frantic, but Jake was already above him, waiting for him.

Thank you!

[jeri-1116.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, I know Jake was already waiting above water. I was just saying it was such a nice visual when I was reading it.

[herumtreiber.livejournal.com]

Jake looming above him was fun to write.