Summary: Bella&Edward are married. One day she had a vision and left, begging Edward to wait for her. So why, years later when they see her again does she have no memory of them whatsoever?

A Distant Memory.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight.

A/N Sequel to Wasted Time. Takes place 5 years after Wasted Time. Bella and Edward are married.

Chapter One: Waiting.

Epov

What happened? We were so happy living our life. We had our own little family. Allie, Bella, and I. Alice still refuses to tell me what they both saw. She refuses to talk about Bella. I know she misses her, but they didn't part on the best of terms.

If only I knew the full story of that day, I might have some insight as to why she left.

"Dad? When's Mommy coming home?" Allie asked. The moon made her pale skin glow in the darkness, her topaz eyes shining. It's amazing how much she looks like my Bella even though they are not related by blood. She has the same features and dark hair as her.

Bella and I were blessed the day we found Allie in the forest. She had been changed and left to fend for herself. We stumbled upon her out hunting and brought her home to Carlisle. The poor creature was terrified and wouldn't let go of Bella. We cared for her but she took a special liking to Bella and me, eventually she called us Mommy and Dad. Our little Allie, a thirteen year old angel for life.

I couldn't think of an answer to her question. I didn't even know the answer myself. It had been two years after we'd married, mid-July, a summer's day when she'd had the vision. Alice and she had fought about it.

FLASHBACK

I was downstairs with Alice and Jasper. Bella was upstairs.

Alice was browsing through a catalogue when all of a sudden, her face went blank. After a few moments, she rushed upstairs. I tried to read her mind, to see what she had seen but she was blocking me.

I heard her fighting with Bella.

"No, Bella! You can't leave. We can fight it. We can stop her," Alice cried.

"I have to leave. I can't risk all of your lives. Do you think I could live with myself if any of you got hurt?" Bella replied.

"Bella, we won't get hurt. It's nine of us against one of her."

"Nine of us? You seriously think I'd let Allie near her! Alice you have no idea how strong she is. I've got to do this, for all of you."

"Bella, we can take care of ourselves. We can handle her, just please don't go." Alice was begging.

"She only wants me, Alice. You saw what'll happen if I don't go."

"How can you do this to us? To Allie, to Edward. He's only just found you again and you're going to leave him?"

"I HAVE TO!" Bella screamed. "Can't you understand that I have too? If it means that he'll survive, then yes, I'll gladly go. I'd rather live alone knowing he's ok, than knowing he's in harm's way because of me."

She raced down the stairs. By then, everyone but Alice was present in the living room.

"I'm sorry, I have to go." She runs over to Allie and crushes her against her. "I love you, baby."

"I love you, too, mommy. Please don't go." Allie's voice breaks, she sobs tearlessly.

She turns to each of us in turn, hugging us. Finally, it's my turn.

"Bella, love, please don't leave me again. I've only just found you again. I need you, Bella. I love you. Whatever is wrong, we can fight it. I know we can," I managed to choke out.

"Edward, I love so much, believe me I do," she cries and crashes her lips against mine.

Our lips move together as one. I wrap my arms around her. I'm not letting her go . . . ever. I need her beside me for eternity. She pulls away and touches my face, memorizing every single feature. I do the same. All too soon, she leaves my arms but I refuse to let go.

"Please Edward, let me go," she begs. "I have to do this."

I can't refuse her anything, so I let go. How I regret doing that.

She walks out the door, and turns to face us.

"I'll be back, Edward, just wait for me. Wait for me," she whispers, and then she runs. She runs away from me, from her daughter, from her family.

END FLASHBACK

That was three years ago and still no sign of her. Allie is the only thing that keeps me going. If it wasn't for her, I would've returned to my old ways. Allie is the reason I try to live my life. I try to act normal, but things will never be the same. Not until Bella comes back.

When I was with her, my cold, dead heart felt almost alive again but now there's a void where my heart used to be.

Everything reminds of her, every scent evokes a memory, and every texture reminds me of her touch.

She told me to wait for her. I'm still here. Waiting.

A/N It's short I know but the others will be longer. I promise. I know you probably have questions and they will be answered as the story progresses. You're probably mad at me for separating out lovely couple .... again.

Helen x