Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer.
Our First Year Together
Chapter 1
BPOV
"Do you want me to come with you?" His voice was so velvet smooth, it always made my heart soar each time I heard it. I smiled. How could he possibly think I would be able to concentrate on any of my studies if he were there next to me?
"No, I really need to get this project finished. I'll be home in a couple of hours." I turned and grabbed the handle to open the door, when I felt his cool breath on the back of my neck. I shivered as chills went down my spine. I smiled and turned to give him a quick goodbye peck on the cheek and then I jumped out of the Volvo. I knew if I didn't get out fast, I would forget my reason for wanting to be here. He gave me one of his crooked smiles and then winked. How could anyone look so amazing? Maybe he could help somehow…FORGET IT BELLA, YOU'D NEVER BE ABLE TO FOCUS! I shook my head, waved goodbye, and turned and headed for the library.
EPOV
As I watched her turn and walk towards the library, I reflected on what an amazing year this has been. It was our first year together. I drove away slowly as my thoughts flashbacked to our wonderful wedding and how beautiful my angel was in her dress. When she walked down the aisle to meet me, I thought I had definitely found my true heaven on earth. Then my thoughts jumped to our honeymoon and how happy she was. We were together and experiencing everything for the first time. It was amazing! Then my beautiful, intelligent wife agreed to attend Dartmouth with me for one semester before talking about her change. I was so enjoying our human married life, especially the three-day weekends. We had just returned from such a weekend, camping and hiking through some of the gorgeous mountains surrounding the area. It was wonderful to be completely isolated with just my love and I. But, all too soon it ended and we had to return and get back to our "normal" lives.
As I opened the door to our condo, I saw the message light on the answering machine flashing. I was just setting down our things, when my cell phone began ringing. I checked the number and pushed send. "Hello Alice, what…"
"Edward, where have you been? I've been calling for two days!"
"Relax, Alice, we just got back."
"Oh, good, so Bella's with you?"
"No, I just dropped her off at the library. Why? What's wrong?"
Alice began telling me about her vision from two days ago. I heard the two words that could be the end of my existence, "Volturi" and "Bella". Immediately I dropped the phone and ran for the door, to go protect the love of my life. But they were already there, waiting for me. I took two steps back into our home. "Jane, Alec, what can I do for you?" They followed me into our home and I noticed two other hooded figures behind them, Felix and Demetri.
"Hello, Edward. We were in the area taking care of some unfortunate business, so Caius asked us to stop by and check on Bella." Jane sneered. She stopped as she caught the scent of my beloved, then narrowed her eyes at me as the realization hit her that Bella was still human. "Where is she?" Jane growled.
Ah, yes, Demetri can't find her. His power is useless on her as is Jane's. I could keep her safe, I would keep her safe. I smiled at Jane as I refused to answer his question, knowing what was coming. Jane returned the smile and then suddenly I was on the floor completely engulfed in pain. I gasped, knowing that I would only have one chance at this. "SAVE BELLA!" I yelled towards my phone that was lying on the ground where I had dropped it without thinking to end the call. I knew that Alice would still be on the line. Another gasp, "Oh, crap!" The pain that Jane was inflicting on my body was only in my mind, I knew that, but it still was almost unbearable. Then my body began to constrict even tighter as my insides felt like they were going to explode. Why is this so much worse than the last time? Another gasp as my eyes met with Alec's. Then I understood. As I saw the wicked smile in Alec's eyes, I remembered that his power when combined with Jane's made her mental torture become physical. My insides were actually about to explode.
Chapter 2
BPOV
As I made my way to the library, I allowed my mind to flashback through the joys of this past weekend. I loved it when Edward and I could escape the mundane everyday life and make our world just about us. I know he loves experiencing the "human married life" through me, but I can hardly wait for my new life to begin with him once I am changed. I don't even remember how he got me to agree to attend one semester at Dartmouth, but I have to admit I am enjoying myself. The library is one of my favorite places on campus. So many books available in one spot! Just as I was getting comfortable in one of my favorite reading spots, I hear a familiar voice. I turn around just in time to see my favorite sister-in-law. "Alice! It's great to see you! Is Jasper…."
"Bella, listen! You have to hurry! Go quickly to the safe house! Go straight there! You remember where it is, and what Edward told you to do, right?" She closed her eyes for a moment concentrating, checking on our futures, I guess. She opened her eyes and looked frantically into mine.
I nodded yes, but I was so confused. What was happening? I just left Edward's side not thirty minutes ago.
"I have to go, Rose will be there waiting for you! GO!" She grabbed my arm and stood me upright, making sure I had my balance, then let go.
Faster than I could blink, she was gone. I sat there for a moment in shock, wondering if what just happened was real or if I had imagined the whole thing. Then a sinking feeling overcame me, and I realized what we had feared, what Edward had been obsessively preparing us for these past few months, had finally happened. The Volturi have come to check on me.
I ran over to one of the windows just in time to see Alice's yellow 911 Turbo peeling out of the parking lot. If I'd have blinked at that moment, I would have missed the dark hooded figures pursuing her. Then it hit me. If Alice was leading them off on a wild goose chase, and Rose was waiting for me at the safe house, where was Edward? I knew the only way I would find out would be to follow the instructions and go straight there.
I quickly hurried out to the parking lot, only to remember that Edward had dropped me off earlier.
EPOV
I don't know how long I had been lying there. I couldn't move. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't even open my eyes. Any such movement caused more pain than I could bear. If ever I wished for unconsciousness, now was the time. I could hear them coming, but I couldn't respond. CRASH! There goes the front door, Bella's going to be upset about that! Wait, where is she?
"Edward! Can you hear me?" My big brother is here? I bet he is the one that broke down the door. Well, he can explain it to Bella.
"Wait, Emmett. Don't touch him. Let me check him out first." My father is here too? What's going on? I tried to open my eyes, "OW!" Bad choice. Don't move, remember?
"Oh, Edward, What have they done to you?" Ah, my mom's voice, always comforts me.
"Just hold on, Edward. This is going to hurt." My father's voice sounds so full of anguish. Why?
The answer soon came. I know my father was being as careful as he could, but everytime he touched me, "OW!"
"We need to get him to the safe house. I can do more for him there." The safe house? Now I really needed to know what was going on. The last thing I remember…coming home from our weekend…Alice's phone call…Jane…Alec…
I gasped, "Bella...OW!"
I felt my body being lifted up off the ground. I heard my brother's voice, "She's ok, bro, she's safe." That was all I needed to hear, then my wish came true. I blacked out and found myself in an unconscious state.
A/N: First FanFic, let me know what you think!