Ok, this is next step into lives of our favorite family of Vamps. Its a continuation of " What a Difference

the Night Makes." It's been a very horrible time for our Cullen's. Tragedy once again finds them. Can

they decide on course of action. Will they want to follow through with it, or will there once again be a

snag in their existance?? What happens to them?? Can anything tear them apart ,or will their love be

enough to make them see they will always be together?? Most of this story is told by Carlisle and Esme

POV's. This is story of family love/tradegy/hope. Future lemons to spice it up.

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Of course, I own nothing of Twilight. SMeyer's and her wonderous imagination do. I just like to take them

out and enjoy all thats Cullen.

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DISCISION'S ?!

Carlisle'sPov

As Esme held on to my hand with death grip , I thought over the conversation we had just had with Aro.

And wondering if and how we will come to a decision for two of our loves , our Edward and Bella. But , the

thought of leaving them as they are now, coma-tose like, for eternity , well not going to happen. So, I guess

I have my personal answer. I would rather have them 'reborn' . But , would I? Well, I'll have time to decide.

No one will want to rush right into it. Squeezing my Esme's hand , she looks up at me, and I give her a

small smile. She squeezes my hand in return and leans a little more into me as we walk upstairs. I can

hear the other 'children' returning from their hunt as we enter our son and daughters' bedroom. Their they

lay , both looking like the Sleeping Beauty and Her Prince , caught in another spell. They are so beautiful

together , that you can imagine them as such, and waiting for them to come awake again. Esme pulls the

chair as close to side of the bed as she can, reaches down and holds onto one of Bella's hands. I'm beside

my Edward, my first son and my first love. I reach down for his hand as our other 'children' open door and

enter the room. Alice , quickly scrambles on the bed and carefully makes her way towards the headboard, so she

can sit between them both. Rosalie sits on the bed at my side , bringing her legs up and wrapping her arms

around her legs. Smiling slightly, it is something Bella has always done , but not until recently have I ever

seen Rose sitting as such. Both Emmette and Jasper join their siblings and sit at foot of the bed. I look

around at my family , with awe and so much love, its really hard for me to put into words just how much I

love them. Each and everyone of them are so much apart of me, that to be here at this time , both brings me

sorrow and joy. I look across to my love eternal, Esme, she's smiling tenderly at me , seemingly understanding

what had been going through my head seconds before.

Well , loves. Aro gave us hope and so very much to talk about and consider. Everyone minutley

shakes their heads yes. So, I guess we shoud discuss everything he told us , just to make sure we all

have same understanding . And then , well , I think each one of us should be able to tell the rest of

us their thoughts, and concerns and such. But that doesn't have to be done right now. Let's just go

everything Aro told to us. Everyone agrees with me, but no one seemed to be ready to open any kind of

discussion . When I looked up and saw Esme shake her head 'no', I just stood quietly with my family and

seem to wait for someone to start the conversation. It was an easy silence, all of us being together for so

long and completely comfortable in each others prescense , shouldn't have surprised me. But , as I looked

closer at everyone , you could see pain each of us had. We were all just trying to keep the others from seeing.

Then I noticed Jasper, oh my goddess, my poor son!! He literally looked like he has been being tortured . His

face is completely distorted , lips pressed hard together so you can't tell if theres a top and bottom. His hair ,

well always messy , is standing straight out at several areas, where he had pulled on it until standing. He was

hunched over , like 90 year old human man. Hands that were fisted so tightly , if he would have opened them

I thought they probably would shatter. My poor son, not only does he have to deal with his own sorrow and hurt ,

but all of ours also. How can he actually be sitting here, shouldn't he be in bed with his siblings? I noticed then

that Esme was running her hand up and down his leg, trying to comfort as only she can.

Turning I look at my other son , our protector , fighter, our Big Bear , Emmette. He too looks like he should be

laying with the others. No life at all in that usual smiling face. Eyes dull , almost sandy in color even though

they had just came back from hunting. I haven't heard any of his normal noises, smiling just thinking of his

exuberance in EVERYTHING. But seeing him like this , well .... wait... he looks smaller . Hmmm..... we can't

loose weight ?! Ok, well , I'm not going to say I'm certain about that because of recent events. But , I never

in all my years , have I heard of vampires loosing weight.! I'll have to look into that later, but then again , maybe

he just seems like he's lost weight . He his sitting with legs under him, indian style, and all hunched up. Making

his huge self almost looking half the size. Then looking up from him, is Rosalie. Sitting right up against Edwards

side of his leg and holding his and one of Bella's hands tightly in hers. Of course at first glance , you can

imagine what greek goddess's may have looked like. But , looking closer , first time for awhile I have to admit to

myself. You can see the subtle difference, again , someone not looking for them would never notice. Her hair,

well its not as glorious as it normally is. Almost dull and 'lifeless', not our normal Rose's golden-blonde locks.

And her lips , seem pinched at edges. Like she's trying to keep all the pain from escaping by keeping them locked.

And our Alice. Well, have you heard of the human saying , don't pop their balloon. She has absolutely no 'spring'

in her step, even her seemingly effortless walk is gone. Her' sight ' hasn't been there. Its NOT working, nothing ,

no future peaking at all . She seems almost 'blind' now, and she stumbles, looking for her feet, again as if she

took on some of our Bella's traits also.

I look at my Esme and see how this has affected her also. Like any 'Mother', she is denying any out-come then

what she wants. She is bound and determined to do anything for her children that she can inhumanly and humanly do

for each and everyone of them. And she does, has there ever been a mother more devoted to her children?! More

loving and joyous to be around ,just because she is with us?! Yes, I include myself , because she is all to me. My

chosen mate, wife and mother for our children for our eternity. And YES! I'm dam angry that Fate as chosen to step

in and try to destroy what we all have , EACH OTHER!!!!! Well, fate be damned , or the damned can change fate.
But , we, I won't allow any more change to occur. We will have our 'whole' family together for the rest of eternity ,if

I have to beg , borrow or still from other's fate!!

Clearing my throat , Thinking about what Aro told us, well , I can't let them stay in this state. I can't , well , I

can't stand it. I think we all feel that way , so...... we need to discuss WHO ,will help them to be 'reborn' .

Looking at them each , then as awhole , I realized that no one wanted to start this discussion. Being the head of

our family , well , I decided it was up to me. I want them returned to us , and yes , the thought of them not

having any memories of their previous life's does completely makes me want to destroy something. But.....

we would have THEM back. I looked at them all again , and saw somewhat of a general exceptance . But also ,

alot of saddness and worries. Esme love, what do you think about it? I needed to hear her, just her voice as

always had a calming affect on me , and I needed that very much at this point.

Well my love.....I ..I can't imagine not having our Edward and Bella. But.....do we have this right to take it all away.

What about Edward's musical talent , will he remember how to play. His learning , will he remember any of it. And

what about Bella and all she's accomplished with her writing?? And dear, most importantly , will they remember us ?

And their love for each other , that seemed so magical and never-ending ,will they have it after??!!! shes sobbing

quietly , I just don't know Carlisle, .....I can't.....

I had walked around to her , pulling her against me while she continued her quiet crys . Looking around at everyone,

I could see and feel that they felt like their mother. Not sure and really not understanding everything that happens

to 'reborn' vampires. Well, neither do I frankly . And with that thought , Well.... I think I need to make another few

calls to our Italian friends. They would have the answers that we all want and need before any kindof

discission could be made. Looking again at my family , I realized that they all seemed to relax just a little. Needing

more answers to our questions. But ... I can't help but feel , we might have more questions after again!

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Hi everyone :). Ok, first chapter on follow up. Short , but I thought kindof needed to show that they aren't really prepared

to make the DISCISSION , any of them! So, next chapter will probably be talking with creeping Aro again!! LOL. As my

kids would say, he's defineatey a creeper Mom!! But .... maybe old devil will have more answers and maybe some well...

suggestions about it all ! Please take a minute and let me know what you thought . Thanks again!! ;)

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