The Downfall of the Cullens
Rosalie's POV
Nessie doesn't exist. Alternate ending to Breaking Dawn
In my previous life I was the girl everyone envied. I was smart, beautiful, and rich, and I didn't let anyone forget it. I knew that everyone wished to be Rosalie Hale. God, I was so vain then. When I think about the way I acted I just want to slap myself. I was such a little idiot. I know girls like me would usually be subjected to a rude awakening, but rape and a family that hates me seems to be a bit much. Yes, the Cullens hate me.
Now, they've never actually said anything out loud, but I can tell. They only care about Edward. Special little Edward, the golden boy. He's the bratty kid brother I never had. Edward goes and kills people, it's alright. I don't like Edward's girlfriend- oh no, I must be stopped! Honestly, I don't know why everyone's in love with Swan. What's so special about her? She had plain brown eyes, pale skin, uneven lips, a heart-shaped face and brown hair. She could barely walk a foot without tripping. She fainted at the sight of blood. There wasn't anything about her to make one sit up and notice her.
Yet that was all people did. Swan never did anything extrodinary, yet people loved her. I didn't understand it. What made this girl so special that my family would risk their lives to defend her without complaint? Would they risk their lives to defend me? Fat chance. I was just the vain, shallow bitch who happened to be pretty. Swan neve even thanked us, for crying out loud. We risk our lives for her and she just whines about her life. But does anyone call her out on it besides me? NO. When I do, I'm labeled a bitch.
I think it's because Swan is Edward's girlfriend. If I brought home a human boy, I'd get the lecture of my life. But of course perfect Edward can do no wrong. It just ticks me off. Why is it that he can get away with anything? Is it because Carlisle felt sorry for him? Is it because he was the first one changed? What is it? I just wish someone would tell Edward off. I'm sick of him always making snide judgements about me. So I'm beautiful. Should I be ashamed of my beauty? I know I'm beautiful, and I'm not going to be ashamed of it. But of course being proud of my beauty is a sin, according to Saint Edward. God, he's such a stuck-up prude prick. I have no problems with virgins. But I have a problem when people make having sex something dirty.
There are times I wonder what it'd be like if I were to leave the Cullens. I don't think that they'd notice. If they did, they'd sigh with relief. Swan would replace me. I'm sure she'd be a welcome addition to the family. She'd be much more welcomed than I am, anyway. Carlisle loves her like a daughter, as does Esme. She's Alice and Emmett's kid sister. I don't know how Jasper feels about her. I just wish that the Cullens would realize I'm not trying to be a bitch; I'm trying to protect them. Suppose one of them slips and injures Swan? My entire family would be destroyed.
Then there's the way Edward treats Swan That behavior was fashionabe around my time, but it's not now. He never lets Swan out of his sight and he never lets her do anything. He has absolutely no respect for her and she allows it. She lets him talk down to her friends without saying anything. She lets him stalk her. Seriously, who the hell is flattered by someone stalking them? I've tried to talk to Swan about this. It's clear she doesn't love Edward. I bet she can't name a reason for loving him aside from how god-like he is. But yet she wants to be with someone forever. Forever is a long time. She's just a teenage girl with a crush, and Edward's just a teenage boy with a crush. Yet they're going to pass it off as true love. Swan might not enjoy vampire life. She'll never be able to see her family again. She'll struggle with bloodlust. She might kill people. She might want children. This is a decision that she won't be able to take back, but she's rushing headlong into it, just for a guy who treats her like crap.
I sat outside. Tommorrow Edward would change Swan. It'd be like a ceremony. A ritual sacrifice. Hah. I wondered if I should try and reason with the lovebirds again. Nah, I wasn't in the mood to hear about what a bitch I was. If that idiot girl wanted to mess up her life, she could go right ahead. It wasn't my problem. I just hoped she knew what she was getting into. I heard someone sit down beside me. "Jasper, what do you want? I'm not bothering anyone."
"I came here to clear my head. Big day tomorrow."
I grunted. "You're upset."
"Wouldn't you be if someone was throwing their life away?"
"Maybe."
"Did you want to be a vampire?"
Jasper hesitated. "I never really knew much about vampires, so I can't say."
"Would you become one if you knew what was going to happen to you?"
"I don't think so. It's awful, having to fight the urge to suck blood and it's awful having everyone condemn you for your past.
"You liked drinking human blood?" My voice was sharp and accusing.
"Yes, I liked it, Rosalie. In a sick way, I liked it." He snapped. "I didn't like killing them," he continued. "I was repulsed by myself when I did that. I wouldn't hunt for days. It was a food option. I wasn't like those sick bastard who raped and killed people for their sick pleasure. I made it as painless as possible. Yet I get taken in by this family that condemns me for not living their lifestyle. I can tell Edward thinks that I need to suck it up and deal."
I sighed. "I hate being a vampire. I hate that I was turned to be a mate. Everyone only saw my beauty. I just can't believe that Bella wants to become a vampire. Does she even know what she's doing?"
"She's a teenager that's infatuated. She's allowed to do stupid things."
"Turning into a monster isn't stupid! It's worse than stupid! Doesn't she realize that she might kill people?" How could someone be so stupid?
"Emmettt and I have a bet on how many she'll kill," Jasper confessed.
"That's horrible!"
"It is. In a sick way, I want to see her mess up. I'm sick of being the screw-up and loose canon of the family. I didn't say anything. It was true, as much as I hated to admit it. "I really hope this doesn't screw anything up."
Swan was turned into a vampire. She was gorgeous and estatic. Finally she could kiss Edward passionately and sleep with him. Hooray for the happy couple. For the most part, she seemed okay. Everyone was always crowding around her, coddling her. I didn't have time for such nonsense, but my family did. Emmett was always laughing with Bella, just like Alice. Of course Swan fit right in. What a shock. I started talking to Jasper more. He felt uncomfortable around Swan after he nearly killed her. I told him that I liked to read and write. When he asked why I kept it a secret I told him it was because beautiful girls weren't smart. The family would laugh. What with us being the odd ones out, we had plenty of time to bond.
Edward left Swan. Apparently he can read her mind now. Don't ask me how. He found out that she was nothing more than a teenage girl with a crush and left her. I couldn't believe it. He didn't like his wife's thoughts, so he left her? This was bullshit. I showed up at his apartment. "You are a piece of shit, you know that?" I snapped.
"Rosalie, don't start," he ordered.
"You are an idiot. I told you time and time again not to date Swan, but would you listen? She wasn't anything special! She wasn't any different than the girls you hated! The only reason you loved her is because you couldn't read her mind so you could pretend she wasn't a teenage girl. Wake up, Edward! She's a teenage girl in infatuation. Of course she's going to think you're hot! That's all she cared about!"
"Shut up! I love her! I- I needed time to think. This is a big adjustment for me."
"Oh, don't give me that bull! You were infatuated with Swan as well, and not even the real Swan! You couldn't read her mind so you could pretend she was deep. Wake up! She isn't! She's a teenage girl. They aren't known for their profound wisdom. Your problem is that you're an arrogant prick. You hear someone's thoughts, so you can judge them. But you know nothing about them! Do you know my favorite actress? Song? Most embarrassing moment? My aspiration? My favorite book? My best friend? Do you know Swan's? No, you don't! Your relationship was a disgrace to true love. How the hell is abusing someone love? If you loved her, you wouldn't have left her because of her thoughts! Real couples fight! It's human nature! We don't lose our emotions that make us human when we become monsters. You aren't even going to try to get Swan back. You're just going to run away, as usual."
"Shut up!" he roared. I ducked as he hurled a desk at my head. Fine. Let him act like a prick. I didn't care. He had it coming. I'd tried to warn him. Alice was devestated at the loss and tried to console Swan. Without Edward, there was no reason for her to stay. She left as well. Everyone was miserable without the two brats. They just forgot about Jasper and I. After all, only Swan and Edward mattered. I went on with my life as usual. What? Was I supposed to mourn for people I disliked?
One night Bella's mutt friend showed up at our mansion. A woman was with him. "Hello, Blondie. Is Cullen here?"
"We're all Cullens," I told him. "If this is about the treaty-"
"It's not," he said. "It's about Bella. Is she here?"
"Bella left," I said. "Edward can read her mind now. He didn't like her thoughts, so she left after he left her." The mutt shook his head. "This is bad. You guys don't know anything about it, then?"
"About what?" I snapped.
"Can I come in?"
Reluctantly I stepped aside. Five minutes later, the family was gathered in the living room. "Bella's been killing humans." The woman's voice was flat.
"How do you know this?" Carlisle looked concerned.
"We went to Charlie's place. He was dead. Her scent was there. We' ve been tracking her."
"What does this mean?" Esme whispered.
"We'll have to stop Bella."
"Stop her how?" At Jasper's bleak look she buried her face in her hands. "No, you can't kill her! I won't let you!" I wondered if she would do the same for me.
"She's killing people. This violates the treaty. She's out of control and needs to be stopped." The woman's voice was harsh.
"Leah," the mutt warned.
"What? It's the truth! We have to stop her before she hurts anyone else."
"I don't like it."
"Tough." It was decided that we would deal with Bella, since she was family. Alice got a vision about where Swan would be. She saw her at the meadow. The two mutts went with us to the place. Sure enough Swan was there. Her eyes glowed red and she practically foamed at the mouth. She had a scared expression on her face. "Don't come any closer!" she yelled.
"Bella, darling. We just want to help you," Esme whispered. "Please, come home."
"It's not fair! What did I do wrong? I killed my father. I've killed others! I'm a monster!" She curled up in the fetal position and started to sob. "Where's Edward? Where's my angel?"
Esme moved closer and held out her hand. "It's alright, sweetheart. We'll get Edward."
"Why doesn't he love me?" she moaned.
"Edward loves you very much. Come here." Esme touched Swan. Swan pounced. Esme never stood a chance. I don't think Esme even knew that she was attacked. Two seconds later, her head was ripped off!
"No!" Carlisle roared, lunging at Bella. "You can fight this!"
"Don't hurt her!" Alice screamed. She shoved Carlisle away from Swan. "Bella, it's me, Alice. Don't you recognize me?" Alice screamed as Swan punched her. "Leave her alone!" I screamed. I launched myself onto her back and started pummeling her furiously. "Don't hurt her! Someone help!" Alice danced on the outskirts of the fight. Carlisle had gone to cradle Esme's body. Swan threw me off, but I landed on my feet. I aimed a punch at her and smiled when it connected with her face. My smile disappeared when she aimed a kick at my ribs and succeeded. With a fierce growl I leapt on her, my hands wrapped around her neck. "Rosalie, don't! Stop! Stop!" I didn't hear Alice. Swan was insane. I had to hold her down.
"Jasper, do something!" I yelled. "Calm her down!" I must have loosened my hold because Swan broke free from my grip. All those stories about the newborns being difficult to defeat was true. Swan never tired. I was assailed with a barrage of punches, kicks, and slaps. Then I could feel my head being twisted. Swan had a savage look on her face. "You always hated me, didn't you, Rosalie? You thought you were better than me, didn't you? I was just a pathetic human to you, wasn't I?" She let me go and threw me on the ground. My mind flashed back to my last moment as a human. The man I loved, raping me. Being beaten like a rag doll. Wishing I would die. "No, stop! Stop!" I screamed. I curled into a ball and sobbed. Instead of Swan attacking me, it was Royce.
"No! Jasper, how could you?" Alice wailed. I looked up. Bella's head lay a few feet in front of me. Jasper stood there while Alice pummelled her fists against his chest. She was sobbing. "You monster!" I realized what had happened. Jasper had killed Swan. He had saved my life.
The family fell to pieces after that. Devestated at the loss of Esme and his failure to keep the family together, Carlisle disappeared. Emmett said that he needed time to clear his head. He didn't say when he'd be back. When I told him that I would go with him, he told he'd prefer that I didn't. He didn't say anything, but I could see the condemnation in his eyes. He blamed me for Swan's death. Edward found out and committed suicide. The two golden children gone. Once again, I was the bitch.
Alice wouldn't come out of her room no matter what Jasper did. "Ally, please come out," he begged. Alice stepped out. She stared at Jasper and then slapped him. "I hate you, Jasper! Thanks to you the only two people I've ever loved are dead!" Jasper stared at Alice like a wounded puppy. Alice glared at him and slammed the door.
"Alice! You bitch, get out here!" I shrieked. I had a good mind to rip her head off. I felt waves of calm washing over me. "Leave it, Rosalie. It's not worth it." I could see the pain in Jasper's eyes.
I guided him back to his room. "I'm sorry." Jasper shook his head. "Don't be. This isn't your fault."
"But it is. You saved me."
"I wanted Bella to understand the consequences of being a vampire. I wanted her to realize that it wasn't fun and games. I didn't realize that it would cost me my family."
"Jasper, this isn't your fault. You didn't wish for this to happen. You saved me."
"I can't believe Alice said that. She was my light in the dark. She was my angel. Everything I did, I did for her. How could she just abandon me for some stupid girl! It was always about Bella! She caused this family to break apart! What was so special about a silly little girl! I lost my mother figure, my father figure, my brother figures, and my wife. I've got nobody thanks to that girl!"
"You have me. Do you think I was a bitch for hating Bella?"
"I think you were jealous. I hated her too, at times. Everyone always paid attention to her. But she made Alice happy, so who was I to complain?
"You're a better person than I am."
"Not really. This is just.... I can't deal with the emotions!" Jasper roared suddenly. "I can't deal with Alice's hatred of me. I've got to get out of here."
"Go."
"Come with me. I can't be alone and you're the only person who doesn't hate me."
"Jasper, I...."
"I'm not asking you to elope. I need a friend." I looked into Jasper's pain-filled eyes. How could I say no? "Sure." What had happened was a tragedy. It had destroyed Esme, Carlisle, Swan, Edward, Alice, and Emmett. I would not let it destroy Jasper and I. I had to protect the remaining member of my family.