Author Note: This takes place after Eclipse and assumes that Bella has already married Edward. It's my first fanfic, so I would appreciate it if you leave comments and/or advice. I'm pretty busy, but I'll try to update as often as I can. Thanks for reading!
Disclaimer: As much as I wish I do, I don't own Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and/or any of these characters. Stephenie Meyer does. I only worship her. XD
Transformation
"Well", said Carlisle quietly. It's time, Bella. Are you ready?"
I nodded dumbly, too dazed by the morphine he had given me to answer.
"You'll be fine, dear." Esme took my hand and squeezed it gently. "We'll stay with you the whole time."
She guided me to the mattress and let me plop down onto it. I could feel Edward's golden eyes following me from where he sat in the corner of the bedroom. They were watchful, protective. Even though my vision was beginning to fuzz around the edges, I could still see everyone's faces and expressions clearly. It comforted me, knowing I wasn't alone.
"If it makes you feel any better," chirped Alice, "I already saw us with you on your first hunt!" Suddenly, she frowned, her eyes glazing over. "Oh." Her brow furrowed. "I've never seen a vampire trip and fall before."
A rumbling erupted from my other side. It took me a minute to realize that it was Emmett. He was laughing. I would have groaned, but suddenly, I was feeling very numb and sleepy.
As lighthearted as the conversation was, I couldn't help but feel the tiniest bit sad for the life I was leaving behind. I wasn't going to be human anymore. There would be new challenges. I was letting my old life go.
Even so, I still felt somewhat relaxed, happy even, although I suspected Jasper had something to do with that. Because I was getting the Cullens in exchange—my family. And more importantly, Edward.
They stepped forward to reassure me one last time. It was just a little bit sad, but it was a very, very sweet moment. Even Rosalie surprised me, giving me a quick squeeze before retreating, the traces of bitterness gone from her eyes for just an instant. My vision was beginning to blur now.
Edward was suddenly by my side, and before I could take a breath, he was crushing me against him, his eyes burning a breathtaking sunset gold. His skin left a tingling feeling where it touched mine. He sat down next to me, gently pushing me so that I was lying down.
"It's time, love."
The rest of the family quickly surrounded me. Dimly, I felt Alice peck my cheek and Esme kiss my forehead. Cool hands brushed against me and pushed my hair off my face as something dug hard into my wrists and ankles. Everything was spinning, so I closed my eyes.
Vaguely, I thought I heard the sweet, haunting notes of my lullaby, echoing in the room, before everything slipped away into darkness.