***I just re-read my chapter and found many mistakes. I just re-posted it corrected so if you've already read it, please read it again. They were only minor changes but it bothered me that I had that many. I wrote it late last night and didn't re-read it before I went to sleep. Thanks!

Ok so this chapter is the start of the sequel to my other story Realizations, if you haven't read it I recommend starting there. Also this chapter may be a little slow but I wanted to try to fit in every thing before the action hits. Please give it a chance. Chapter two will be great! The first little part of this is in the future of this story…as a teaser as to what is coming.

June 29th 2012 (Flash Forward)

A silver Volvo sped around the corner of the road kicking up leaves and debris in its wake. It was 2 am and the trip from Denali Alaska to Forks should have taken him at least 24 hours but he had accomplished the task in just under 8. Luckily there weren't any police officers looking for people speeding at this time at night. He just had to make it to Forks before the 30th. He was told that was when it would happen and he had to stop it before they could strike. He had been gone for 9 months, only keeping in contact with her through a handful of phone calls, it had been time for them to move on and let her be.

But now Edward had to get back to Forks or Bella's life would be altered beyond repair.

Alice had seen the Volturi finally turn their attention toward Forks, they sent a scout ahead to see what the delay was in what they were promised. The report back had not been what they expected. The Cullen's missing and the girl in the arms of…..that dog. They had broken their promise and now it was time for her to pay, no one double crossed the Volturi and lived to tell about it. Alice told Edward he had to get there before the 30th or it would be too late.

The Volturi were going to turn Bella themselves….

and kill Jacob.

September 2011

Bella and Jacob had been living in bliss since she recovered from Victoria's attack. There was no more fear, the pack was settling down, the Cullen's were planning on moving on so Bella and Jake could have a normal life and hopefully the pack could eventually quit phasing. She would be sad to see them leave but knew they would stay in touch through email and phone calls. She was just excited to continue her life with Jacob. She was a senior in high school, working at the Newton's store, and he was in school and working at a mechanic's shop. Everything was perfect.

The Cullen's had invited Bella over for a good-bye dinner and she was unsure how she felt with all the emotions coursing through her. She was excited for the pack to be able to eventually stop phasing but was sad to see this family leave. Just a few months ago Bella had been sure she wanted to join them but now new where her place was, next to Jacob's. She and Edward had surprisingly developed a strong friendship. They studied together, occasionally had a movie night and enjoyed each other's company like they were supposed to. Jacob was amazing and if he was jealous didn't show it at all.

She pulled her truck into the Cullen's yard and stepped out only to be greeted by Edward's smile. "Good evening Bella, you look lovely. What do you have?" "I brought all of you a present, a way to say goodbye." She linked her arm through Edward's and walked up the front steps into the house. She could smell dinner wafting from the kitchen. "You didn't have to cook for me, I would have been fine with just spending time together. All of you go through too much trouble for me." "You know how Esme is, she loves entertaining. This is her way of saying goodbye." He swung the door open and allowed her to enter first. The whole family came out of the kitchen and greeted Bella with hugs, even Rosalie who finally accepted Bella's choice, since she was staying human.

"Are you hungry Bella? We made dinner for you," Esme said with a huge smile. "Yes I would love to eat." They had a delicious meal of lasagna and breadsticks. Bella felt a little awkward being the only one eating but the others filled the room with conversation and soon they were all reminiscing of everything they had been through together.

"I gotta hand it to you Bella, you definitely know how to keep life interesting. Who am I could to watch stumble and save from all the big bads now?" Emmett joked while they headed back into the living room.

Alice came skipping into the room with a small box. Bella grabbed her present as well and instantly felt upset that they had gotten her something. "Alice…" "Oh hush Bella, you are going to love this, trust me I should know!" She just smiled and handed Bella the box. "I didn't put wrapping paper on it this time, well you know." Everyone laughed at the memory of her birthday party that had led them up to these events today. Bella opened the box and pulled out a black and silver key. She was confused until she saw the car logo on the key.

"You bought me a car? But I have my truck, why would you do this?" She instantly turned to Edward, never having lost that habit to question him first. He chuckled and said, "Alice saw that your truck is going to leave you in a few days and we wanted to make sure you had something to get you around. It's our way of saying goodbye and something to remember us by. Don't worry we didn't spend a lot of money and it's not ostentatious like someone's car." Rosalie swatted the back of Edward's head and he chuckled. "Want to go see it? It's in the garage." He held out his hand for her and they walked together into the garage. Bella felt that there was more going on than just looking at the car.

Beside Rosalie's red convertible and the Cullen's other expensive cars was a small topaz Mini. Edward opened the driver door for her and she climbed in. He was already sitting in the passenger seat when she sat down.

"Bella, do you like it? I thought Topaz was a suitable color, to remember use by." "I love it, it's beautiful. How did you remember I said I wanted one of these? Oh yeah, vampire that's right." She just chuckled and marveled at her new car, she was so thankful and couldn't wait to thank all of the Cullen's.

"There's another reason why I brought you out here. I wanted to just talk with you for a few minutes without the others. You mean the world to me and I will always love you. I know that this is my fault, where we are today, I should never have left you but I am glad you found who you were meant for. Please know you will always have my heart and if for ever reason you should ever need it, don't hesitate to call and I'll be there as soon as I can. I hope that we can stay in touch, I have enjoyed our friendship, even if my heart yearns for more. I'm grateful for any time you give me Bella and I would love to watch your life unfold. We won't visit to avoid sending the pack into transformations again but I would love to email or call if you will allow that."

Bella was speechless but knew she wanted to keep in contact as well. Although she wasn't with Edward any longer, she knew he would always have a piece of her heart. "Of course, I would love to stay in touch Edward. Please know also that I am still in love with you, just not the same way anymore. You are the most amazing person I know and you will eventually find someone who will make you forget me. I love you Edward."

"I love you too Bella. I got you a gift as well, well two actually but the second one doesn't really count since it was yours already." He swiftly pulled out a box from his pocket and handed it to her. It was a delicately woven bracelet of white and gold wires in a beautiful braid "This belonged to my mother and I thought you should have it to remember us all by. Although we are no longer together, I feel our lives will always be connected. And I'm also giving you your cell phone back. This is my way of staying in touch with you, so if you ever need me in an instant you have a direct line to me." I was so touched by these gifts; Edward's bracelet looked beautiful next to Jacob's and I knew I would always wear both.

"Well we should get back inside; they are all wondering where we are. You also have a gift to give I believe as well."

We walked back into the house hand in hand and re-joined his family on the couches. I pulled out my package and handed it to Esme. It was two presents in one. She opened the first one and immediately started to shake from "vampire crying". It was a scrapbook I put together after Edward and I had broken up but remained friends, knowing that they would eventually be leaving. Every page was covered in pictures of the Cullens; each couple had their own pages, and then there were numerous pictures of Esme with her "children," Bella and Edward studying, their house, and their lands, everything that defined their life here. "Thank you so much Bella, you have no idea what this means to me. This house has always been our favorite and even thought my wonderful husband promised me the exact copy in Alaska, it won't be Forks. I completely understand why we must move, please don't think I'm complaining, but this town has its charms. What is this other box?"

"It's something that Edward told me you were upset about losing after my disaster of a birthday party. It took us forever to track another one down." She handed Esme the box and from the look on her face she knew what it was.

She pulled the lid off the box and saw the vase lying inside. The vase that had been broken was Esme's mother's and the only thing she had left from her human life. She gingerly lifted it out of the box and admired it. Carlisle had his arms wrapped around her. "This is beyond words Bella. You have no idea how much this means to Esme and I. This vase has traveled with us many years. Thank you for this gift." This was the moment, I knew it.

The night was over and goodbyes were on the horizon. I stood up and was immediately wrapped up in Alice's arms. "Bella you will always be a sister to me. Please stay in touch, I want to know when I can start sending baby clothes;)" She gave me a huge hug and kiss on the cheek. Jasper hugged me too, "I'm sorry we didn't get to know each other better but you will always be a part of our family." Emmet just wrapped me up in a hug and laughed when I stumbled as he set me back down. I was surprised when Rosalie hugged me and said she wanted to see pictures of the little ones when the time came, she was so excited for me that I had chosen this path. Esme and Carlisle hugged me and told me if I ever need anything I shouldn't hesitate to contact them, they would always think of me as their daughter.

Tears were flowing from my eyes as I turned toward Edward, I could see the pain in his face and body. He said he would walk me out to my truck and drive my car back to my house. I was so emotional on my ride back. I saw a brown streak running next to the truck and then head a thud as someone landed in the back of my truck and slide in the open window.

Jacob wrapped his arms around me, took the wheel and drove the rest of the way to my house. As we pulled in and Edward pulled in behind us, I felt Jake tense slightly. "Hello Edward. New car?" "Um, it's Bella's actually. My family bought it for her, Alice saw her truck was going to die in a few days and would be not be repairable. I hope that is ok with you." "That's very generous, thank you. Bella I will give you a few minutes, I'll be upstairs." He leaned in and gave me a big kiss. It was funny how this scene was switched a few months ago.

"Bella come sit with me?" We sat on the front step and he had his arm wrapped around me. We sat in silence, just enjoying each other's company. "Does this really have to end Edward? I'm going to miss you so much, I can't believe I won't see you again." I began to cry and he wrapped his arms around me. I could feel his body shaking too and knew he would have been crying if he could. "Bella, you have been my world for the past three years and I seriously don't know what I'm going to do now that I won't see you every day. Even after you…..ended things I was blessed that you still wanted to see me. I just want you to know that I will never forget you, no matter how many years pass. You are the love of my life, I was just born in the wrong time." He pulled me up into a hug, gave me a quick peck on the lips and stepped back from me. My arms were still stretched toward him. "Edward, one more hug. Please." He was right in front of her and hugging her as tightly as he could. She didn't want to let go but knew she had to. Finally they stepped away from each other. "I'll be expecting a wedding invite when you two finally make that decision. I love you Isabella Swan" And he was gone.

I found myself up in my room crying in Jacob's arms. Another déjà vue came to me when Edward held me after I had left Jacob in the woods that day behind the house. He held me all night and let me cry it all out. The Cullen's were really gone and although I would miss my almost family their absence meant my life with Jacob could finally begin. I wiped my tears, looked up at him, smiled, and gave him a big kiss on the lips.