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New Moon

Takes place in New Moon from Edward's point of view. What happened to Edward when he left Bella? What if he had checked up on her?

Chapter 1 – Jasper

It was Bella's eighteenth birthday, and all week she had been telling me not to get her anything. Of course, Alice had conspired against her and had gotten her a present that she claimed was from both of us. I knew how Bella was going to react, and even though I loved how she was when she was angry, I tried to prepare my family for the worst.

I had not woken, but I had risen to get ready for school and to see my Bella. Bella was the love of my life. During spring break I was the one who had caused her to get hurt, and I never wanted to see her like that again. I had promised her and myself that I would always protect her, no matter what. I got dressed (making sure I looked perfect for Bella) and went downstairs to go to school.

I was in my car driving to school and in a matter of seconds I was there. Bella was always saying that I drove too fast, but since I'm a vampire I thought it was the appropriate speed. Alice had been chatting away about Bella's surprise party but I had paid no attention to her. We all got out of the car and we were one of the first people to school, so I leaned against my car to wait for Bella.

There she was. The most beautiful thing I have ever seen, although she doubts this. She had dark brown, wavy hair almost down to her waist. She also had the most beautiful chocolate brown eyes. I lost myself, every time I looked into them.

She was walking towards my family and I, with a grim look upon her face. I could sense something was wrong even though I couldn't read her mind. I hated that fact. I would love so much to see what was going on in her mind at all times of the day. When she was in front of me I wrapped my arms around her and gave her a quick kiss.

"Happy birthday, Bella!" Alice chimed.

"Alice! Shhh!" she glanced around her to make sure nobody had heard my pixie-like sister. Bella didn't want anybody to acknowledge her birthday. Sometimes she could be so strange. Most humans loved to turn another year older, but not my Bella.

"So let me get this clear, I am not allowed to mention your birthday at all today?"I asked curiously.

"No, you are not to mention it at all today, okay?" she asked me worriedly.

"Of course not, love." I told her confidently. I gave her another kiss on the lips, this one lasting a bit longer. I released my hold on her, but kept our hands intertwined.

AlicePOV

School went by way too slowly for me. I just couldn't wait to see the look on Bella's face when she saw the surprise party! It was going to be priceless. Everything was in the theme of pink and girly! Bella had been telling me all week not to plan anything but I didn't listen to her. This was like, one of my only chances to throw a human birthday party! Bella couldn't deny me my fun because I just wanted to throw an awesome party for her.

School was soon over, and I met Edward and Bella beside Edward's Volvo. They were having some kind of discussion. I didn't focus too hard because it seemed private. I stopped a couple of feet from them and concentrated on my vision. It went something like this:

Our whole family was together in our house discussing something. We were talking about leaving and everybody was going different places. Edward looked very upset about something and I couldn't see Bella anywhere. If we were leaving I'm sure she would come with us. Hmm. Strange.

I came back from my vision and I looked to Edward to see if he had seen what my vision was. He looked back at me quizzically, and moved his head up the slightest degree to confirm my suspicion. Neither of us knew what this vision meant. I put it aside because now was the time to focus on Bella's birthday party.

"Hey Bella, you're coming to our house after school today right? To celebrate?" I pleaded.

"Well, um, Alice I don't think I-"Edward had given her a look and she stopped dead in her tracks. "Well I guess I can come over but first I have to watch Romeo and Juliet."

I gave her a stern look and told her "you've seen that movie at least a dozen times, I think you're prepared."

"Well I want to watch it this way first," she told me stubbornly. Edward cast a quick glance between the two of us and stepped in our way.

"Alice, Bella can watch Romeo and Juliet if she wants to, it's her birthday. Oh, and we'll be over at the house by six o'clock," he said confidently while looking at Bella. I squealed and kissed them both on the cheek before I grabbed the keys to Edward's Volvo and skipped away.

EdwardsPOV

After Alice had left, Bella and I went to her house to watch Romeo and Juliet. When we got to her house she put in the tape and tentatively sat next to me on the couch. I pulled her towards me and draped her across myself. To have her lying on me was like heaven. To have the one I loved most in my arms was wonderful. Her heartbeat sped up and then slowed down and I smiled to myself. How fragile her little heart could speed up at the slightest touch from me.

"Will you cry?" I whispered in her ear.

"If I'm paying attention," she told me.

"Well then I will try to be the least distracting I could possibly be," I promised her. I released my hold on her but started playing with a strand of her hair while the movie started to play. To my amazement she actually did start crying at the end when the movie was over. I wiped away her tears and watched her for some time.

"I will never envy Romeo," I told her.

"Why not?" she asked me curiously.

"He makes so many mistakes with Juliet making her heart break over and over again," I told her in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Well I like him," she said in a defensive tone.

"Come on now, time to go," I urged her.

"Can I simply refuse to go?" she pleaded.

"No, Alice really wants to make you happy, so just behave for her okay?" I pleaded her using the force of my eyes.

"Okay," she agreed breathlessly. I scooped her up into my arms and took her outside to her truck. I quickly set her down and ran back into the house to leave a note for Charlie. When I came back she hadn't even realized I was gone and I climbed in the driver's seat.

When we arrived at my house I heard Bella gasp at what my sister had done. The trees were covered in pink paper lanterns and pink streamers led all the way up to the porch. I took her hand in mine and gave her a comforting look. I led her up to the porch and inside the house. Everyone greeted her, and soon after she started opening up her presents.

Bella sat down and opened her first present. While she was unwrapping it, she must have hurt herself. I could smell her blood and so could the six ravenous vampires around me. Jasper was losing control and I could see the plan forming in his mind. I was sure Alice noticed the changed in his mood, but she did nothing to stop him. So, I jumped in front of Jasper and collided with him knocking him across the table and pushing Bella off, where she fell on top of a shattered glass bowl.

"Rose! Get Jasper out of here! Emmett! Help her!" I screamed at them all. They scrambled to get out of the house, and I took in a deep breath trying to calm myself. I turned to face my Bella who was lying on the ground with a deep slash in her arm, which was bleeding. Her face was the picture of pure fear. My family had almost killed the one I loved.