Devils Tongue- Jacob Black

18

"Edward and I were born on June 20th, 1901, to our mother Elizabeth, in Chicago, Illinois. My full name was Delphine Eliza Manson. Growing up, I had the world in the palm of my hand...." Delphine paused, looking out across the forest

"Edward always claimed I was charismatic and beautiful, though I always saw myself as manipulative. Regardless, I could get just about anything I wanted with a snap of my fingers. I had a loving mother, who always looked out for Edward and I, even over herself. But, there was something I always wanted, much like Rosalie."

A human Delphine ran down a narrow cobblestone street, laughing happily and greeting her brother. They walked down the street together, her hand on his arm.

Both siblings had stunning green eyes, though Edwards were the color of a forest, and Delphine's more of a sea green. They smiled and greeted others happily, each with their own charming smile

Edward walked his sister home, where they witness Elizabeth kissing her husband goodbye. Delphine smiled, silently wishing that for herself. Her mother had the same eyes as her, with dark, curly hair and soft features. Her father had a strong face shape, with high cheekbones and a pointed nose that she and her brother shared.

"But unlike Rosalie, I didn't want a baby, or even a family. I wanted love. I wanted someone to look at me and wish to spend our life together, someone who would happily call themselves mine"

Delphine smiled softly as she opened the door, greeted by a handsome young man with flowers. She greeted him happily, taking the flowers and holding them to her chest

"Our parents were very traditional. They wanted chaperones with me at all times whenever I went on a date. But that didn't stop me from having fun"

Delphine and the young man both ran into an alleyway together, laughing and kissing. It was clear they were blissfully in love

Edward rolled his eyes as he caught sight of the two. But, like a good brother, he watched out for his sister. He looked out across the alleyway, making sure no one would stumble upon the happy couple

"But no matter how hard I tried, love was never meant for me. Sure, I had flings and small, careless relationships, but it was never what I really craved. But, I died before I ever got to experience it"

Edward and Delphine laid on side by side hospital beds, their mother in a nearby room. Both siblings had high fevers and awful headaches, though Delphine's cough was much worse than her brother's.

She struggled to breathe, taking his hand and holding it for some form of comfort as she violently coughed, so much her body trembled.

"My mother and father had already died, but my mother left one last request for her doctor. She asked him to take care of her children, no matter the cost. Carlisle was here doctor, and she somehow knew he was a vampire. It was her dying wish, and he was intent on carrying it out for her"

The siblings were on the verge of death, both barely able to breathe. Carlisle leaned over Delphine, biting into her neck. She took a deep breath for what seemed like the first time in days, though she shook from the pain of the venom in her system

"It was in September of 1918 that my brother and I were changed, though we struggled. Unlike many of the others my brother and I have different views on our forced immortality. We're nothing but monster, incapable of human life..... And undeserving of love, from anyone"

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Delphine paused, looking back at Bella as she finished her story "There. Happy?"

Bella watched her in stunned silence, unsure what to say. Delphine sighed, slipping from her spot on the railing