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Yours truly,
Mozed
Elizabeth Cullen: Through the Years
Chapter One: Decisions, Decisions!
It was an unusually sunny day in Forks, Washington. Birds were chirping, trees swaying in the gentle breeze, kids playing outside for once, relishing in the sunlight that would surely be replaced by cloudy skies once the day was over.
Because of that, everyone in the Cullen household had to stay inside. Being vampires, they weren't allowed in the sun, for they would sparkle and that wouldn't go too well with the towns people, now would it?
Each member in the family had their own thing to do. Edward, being particularly moody today, was holed up in his room blaring his music. Alice and Jasper, sitting on the couch, cuddling and staring at the TV, not really watching it, but just enjoying each others company. Esme had her knitting and Carlisle was in his gigantic library, researching cures he has already known by heart. By all means, most of the family was bored.
But life as they knew it was about to get a little more interesting.
In the kitchen, Rosalie and Emmett sat there pondering. Normally Rosalie would be out in the garage fixing up her car or something, and Emmett would be off in his world of video games, but today they were discussing an important matter at hand.
" Do you really want to do this Rose?" Emmett asked, eyebrows furrowed together in questioning.
"Positive." Rosalie replied, exasperated. He had asked her this a million times already!
"Alright then. We have thought long and hard about this. Do we want to talk to Carlisle first?" Emmett wondered aloud.
"No, I think this should be a family decision. Let's go into the living room to tell them." Rose answered, getting up from the stool.
As they walked into the living room, Rose and Emmett noticed that everyone has already gathered in the area, all seated in sofas and recliners, waiting on them. They sat themselves down in the nearest love seat and looked at everyone in turn.
"We wanted to talk to you all today, because Emmett and I have come to a decision about something we've wanted to do for years." Rosalie started, "As a human, I have always dreamed of having children. And being a vampire has stripped me of my ability to have any. Not that I am ungrateful for you saving my life dad," Rosalie turned to Carlisle, who gave her an understanding nod. "But, Emmett and I were thinking of adopting a child."
"We have actually thought about this for nearly 10 years now, and I think Rose and I are ready."
Carlisle, Esme, Edward and Jasper were genuinely surprised. The only people who could remain normal were the couple and Alice, who had already seen this coming. Literally. After a long and uncomfortable silence, Carlisle spoke.
" Well I honestly don't see anything wrong with adopting a child into our family." Rosalie smiled at him.
"A child we could raise into our family would be wonderful!" Esme added, her eyes shining in excitement. Emmett got up from his place and wrapped his arm around his mother figure, hugging her tight.
"Thank you." He whispered sincerely. Esme patted his back lovingly before he released her from his iron grip. Edward and Jasper had agreed full heartedly, both murmuring something about teasing the newcomer. Only Alice was remaining. Four down and one to go. Emmett thought happily.
"If you do adopt a child… " Alice began. The whole family held in their breath (not that they needed to)
"Can you get a girl so I can dress her up?"
They laughed. Rosalie hugged her sister replying, "Anytime Alice, anytime."
Later on that day, Rose and Emmett called the Adoption Agency in Port Angeles to set up an appointment. The lady on the other end was polite, and asked them various questions such as their ages, their health care, financial support, why they wanted to adopt, and most importantly, their living situation. Once all this information had been established, the kind woman n the phone said they could set up an appointment to see the kids and make a decision next Saturday. Emmett thanked her and hung up the phone, smiling goofily.
"We've got an appointment on Saturday." Emmett told her, chuckling at the gasp that came out of Rose.
Rosalie squealed and jumped on her husband.
"I'm going to be a mom! I'm going to be a mom!" She cried. Emmett spun her around, his booming laughter echoing in the enormous room. His thoughts were focus on Rosalie and her happiness, and the fact that he as going to be a father was finally sinking in. Rosalie just kept repeating her mantra of motherhood, realizing her dream of being a mom would finally become true.
If it were possible for her to shed tears, Rosalie most definitely would.
So there it was, my first chapter! I have some ideas playing around in my head right now, but read and review if you want to see more. I am always open to suggestions!