Chapter 2

EPOV

'Edward' Alice called to me in a desperate voice. I was by her side in seconds. 'They're coming!' she exclaimed

'who, Alice?' I asked in a panicked tone scared it was the Volturi.

'Newborns again, Maria's army!' I heard jasper still and fall to the ground. I also heard collective gasps.

'CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHATS GOING ON!' Bella yelled to get our attention. I walked over to her and put my arms around her now expanding stomach.

'Bella you remember jaspers past don't you?' she nodded her head yes. 'Well, Mariah is coming with an army to try and get jasper back!' I explained as Bella threw herself into jaspers arms and hugged him tightly. We all we shocked at Bella's rush of affection for jasper.

'Jasper, you'll be fine. It'll be ok jazz' Bella chanted in a comforting motherly tone.

'Couldn't have done it better' Esme praised as she looked fondly at her newest daughter. 'Bella will surely be the best mom' she continued her praise. Bella was currently sporting a five month pregnancy stomach. She was truly irresistible with her rounded stomach. I could feel myself get hard. I needed her desperately.

'Love' I called, she turned to me then I beckoned her forward. 'Bella' I breathed in her ear whilst kissing her jaw.

'I need you' she stated in a moan.

'My room' she nodded as I carried her upstairs.

'I love you.' I said as our children kicked her stomach.

'I love you too kids' I said as I kissed Bella's stomach.

'You better daddy' I was so shocked.

'Bella did you say something?' I asked in a stunned tone.

'No why? You look scared shitless' she asked concerned.

'I think I just heard one of the babies' thoughts' I stated.

'Fuck'

'that's what I was thinking'.

= I time shift I =

Today was our fourth month scan. The babies we growing faster than a humans' would and I actually appeared to be 6 months gone so I knew these babies were going to be special. Edward was sat beside me as Carlisle put the "cold gloop" on my now huge stomach – I looked like a woman who was nine months pregnant with just one baby- Carlisle put the Doppler thing to my stomach and the babies appeared on the screen. I was having one of those 3D scans; instead of just a white shape I could actually see their facial details.

'Do you want to know the sexes?' Carlisle asked.

'Yes!' me and Edward said in perfect sync with each other

'Well congratulations, your having... BOTH!' Carlisle exclaimed.

'Really?' I asked shocked.

'Yes a boy and a girl' Carlisle certified.

'Lilly-Anne Louise Cullen' Edward said.

'And Mason Jerome Cullen' I finished.

'They sound perfect' Carlisle said in a proud voice.

'Edward!' Alice called franticly.

'Be right there' Edward replied.

EPOV

I ran to Alice who was sobbing tearlessly.

'Alice what did you see?' I asked franticly.

'We win...' Alice said trailing off.

'But,' I prompted.

'Esme dies' Alice sobbed as I broke down.

'No she won't I won't let that happen!' I said in a defensive tone.

'Edward don't. I know it sounds bad but don't protect Esme' Alice warned.

'Why not?' I asked angrily. Did she seriously just say that I should let our mother die?

'The result will be worse in the long run.' Alice sobbed hysterically.

'What could possibly be worse than our mother dying?' I asked in a rage.

'You die too' Alice wailed.

= I time shift =

BPOV

Today was the day they were coming I was told to go to La Push. Jacob was not happy about me being pregnant with Edwards's children. So I invited a couple of old friends – Angela, Jessica, Katie, Kayleigh and Julie. We were going to be hanging out on the beach. They knew about me being pregnant just not so far along and not so huge either. My excuse is I'm a late shower and it helps that it's twins.

I had arranged to take the girls out shopping sometime this week. I just hope everyone is okay. I don't think I could live with myself if Edward or anyone else got hurt. At least they aren't coming after me this time. But jasper is my brother I can't let him be taken back to that! I loved jasper almost as much as Edward but in a familial way.

= I time shift I =

I had fun with the girls but I couldn't have the same fun the others were having. I had a feeling of dread wash upon me. I wanted to ring them but I was scared I'd interrupt the fight. I was scared beyond belief that someone was going to be hurt, or worse (insert shudder here).

It was now approaching dusk and I had sent the girls home, we had fun. A few minutes after the girls had gone I got a call from Alice I thought it would be Edward calling.

'Hello? How did it go?' I asked.

'Bella... come home please.' Alice sobbed.

'I'm coming.' I said as I ran towards my new truck. My Chevy had died a month ago so Edward got me a new truck with back seats I was so pleased.

I speeded towards the house and ran in. I looked around franticly for Edward but he was nowhere to be seen. I fell to the ground and broke out in hysterics. I could feel his absence. Usually when he was near me I could feel a string that tied me to him and now I couldn't feel it. It was gone, just like him. Carlisle approached me and gently put his arms around me. I turned in his arms.

'Who else?' I managed to sob out.

'Esme' he choked out. We just sat there sobbing for the loss of our mates. I started to get drowsy and everything went black.

AN: I hope you aren't too sad about the deaths of Edward and the much loved mother figure Esme. Don't get me wrong I love her but I wouldn't be able to achieve what i want to with her alive :P