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It was a hot day in June, I was out on the porch of my family's home.

"Edward?" My mother called.

"Out here, Mother." I yelled back.

She walked out gracefully from the house.

"There you are. What are you doing out here by yourself?"

"Enjoying this beautiful day. I needed sometime to think…." My voice trailed off. Mother smiled and joined me on the swing.

"Yes, this is a good place to think. You know, I came out here everyday when I was pregnant with you. And everyday, you seemed to kick in enjoyment. It was kind of our special time together." She smiled at the memory.

"And what are you thinking about my child?" She grabbed my hand, and we swung together.

"Well, mostly about the war, you and father, and the future. You know. The same stuff that haunts my mind everyday." I turned to look at her face. It seemed sad, I went back thru my thoughts. Had I said something wrong?

"Edward, how I do wish you would give up this solider nonsense. You should be focused on your education, then settling down and starting a family." She laughed, "If only you saw how many beautiful young ladies look your way."

Bless my mother. She has such a pure and gentle heart, all she wants is what is best for me. "Mother, I see your point. Truly, I do. But, my country needs me and what I have to offer."

She kissed my hand. "One day, dear boy. One day , soon you will find your perfect place in life. Maybe find a woman you do fancy. And if you do not. Then I will!"

I smiled, she laughed her laugh that sounded like a million shimmering bells.

She continued," No matter what, I will make sure you are forever happy. My darling little boy."

Mother kissed my hand once more. She got off the swing, and headed back inside.

Two days later, I felt like death.

My lungs felt small and useless, my throat had felt like a thousand bees stung it. I had absolutely no energy.

"Mother!" I rasped. She seemed to hear me. For she was at my side in no time.

I have never seen anybody's eyes get a wide as I had Elizabeth Masen's.

"EDWARD!" She called my father's name, while she felt my head.

"Oh dear, oh dear. EDWARD! Call around a cab! NOW!"

Mother had tears in her eyes. "Not my baby, god anybody besides him."

Father called upstairs. "I called, they said they shall hurry."

"Come on, dear. Let us get you up."

Mother helped me dress in fresh nightclothes. By the time we finished, the cab came.

She rushed me downstairs, and into the waiting automobile. And we were rushing to the hospital.

When we reached the hospital, I could hardly stand. Mother ran right up to the nurse, "Please! We need a doctor."

The nurse looked over Mother's shoulder. I must have looked worse then I thought. She turned right around to a closed door and knocked fast and feverishly.

When the door opened, a god looking man came out.

His hair was a honey gold, along with his eyes.

As soon as I saw him, I could not stand any longer. He seemed to reach me at a alarming rate, and caught me before I fell.

I shivered at his touch. I noticed his skin was very cold, and pale.

"Hello, I am Dr. Carlisle Cullen."

Mother was frantic, "Please, sir. Help my son!"

"Yes, of course." Dr. Cullen led me to a empty cot and set me down.

"How long has he been like this?"

"He showed no symptoms until this morning." This time, my father answered. Dr. Cullen nodded slowly, thinking everything over.

About a minute later, he diagnosed me with my greatest fear.

"I am so sorry. But the disease has spread so quickly, that there is nothing to do."

I felt my eyes go huge, my mother fell to her knees.

"How…can that be? I am going to die?" I felt tears of my own weal up in my eyes.

Dr. Cullen shook his head.

"I am so very sorry."

Then everything went black.


Okay, so depending on how well people respond to this chapter, will be the decision if I post chapter 3. Come on people! It is only getting better! Please Review! :)