Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or Ladyhawke.
NOTE:
This is a loosely based crossover.
Day and Night
Chapter 2:Breaking Dawn (BPOV)
The early moonlight cast a hazy ,silvery, blue glow about the room. Illuminating a petite female form, centered in the huge bed. She groaned, slightly saddened that the sheets she rolled in smelled more of the sun and breeze of the day, than the usually strong scent of sandalwood and honey.
After an hour she grudgingly pulled herself from the lonely bed and dressed quickly, knowing she had things that needed to be done. She moved slowly and sluggishly, her body slightly stiff and sore. She made her way to the study to begin her duties. The scent of fresh tea assaulting her as she entered. After basking in the teas warmth for a few blissful moments, she moved on to the things that needed her attention. She went thru the awaiting pile of mail, while waiting for the computer to boot up. Then she read and replied to various emails, checked on several arrangements and meetings before pulling up a video file dated only hours earlier.
Her heart broke as she watched the video. She longed for the man she was currently dazzled by on the screen. To kiss his lips, to run her fingers thru his thick, messy hair; to feel his large arms wrap around her, making her feel safe and small. After calming herself, she made her way to the kitchen to check on dinner.
"Good evening Bella" Emmett smiled as he noticed her usual quiet entrance.
"Good evening Emmett." Bella smiled in return.
"How are you my dear?" Carlisle asked, his eyes locking onto her shoulder she was absently rubbing.
"I'm fine Carlisle, just a slight ache." Bella replied while rolling her eyes as Carlisle arched an eyebrow.
"My dear" Esme interrupted the stare off and gently hugging the younger girl.
"You know he will bug you until you let him check" Esme smiled. Chuckling at Bella's huffed 'fine'.
Carlisle immediately went into doctor mode, finding only a slight bruising and making Bella take a few ibuprofen. They chatted about their days since they last saw each other. A few chuckles filled the air, mainly at Emmett's expense.
"So what's for dinned?" Bella asked while chuckling at Emmett as he inhaled a piece of cake left over from the night before.
"Not sure, I'll have to ask the ole' ball and chain" Emmett quipped.
"Careful Em, she might hear you" Bella laughed. Knowing full well Emmett would pay for that statement. Bella's laugh was cut off by a loud roar tearing through the quiet night.
"If you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go for a walk. I'll be back for dinner." Bella said as she made her way out the patio doors.
Carlisle, Esme and Emmett watched as Bella was joined by an oversized, tawny colored lion at the bottom of the patio steps. All watched as the tiny woman and large beast disappeared into the moonlit night.
A few hours later, Bella made her way back into the house, the lion closely by her side. Setting down to a beautiful dinner, the lion laying at her feet, nuzzling her legs while her hand purposely ran thru his bronze mane.
"So Emmett tells us you are looking for a maid?" Esme asks once dinner is finished, and the plates are cleared away.
"Yes. We haven't found anyone compatible with our needs yet." Bella grimaced as she shrugged her shoulder. The lion giving a low rumbling growl in answer.
"Oh hush you" Bella chastises causing the lion to butt his head against her knees in apology.
"Well..our daughter Alice is coming home and was looking for something new to do with her time. Plus her husband Jasper is good at security and such. Maybe you could use them. And with everything that is going on, it might be a good idea to have them close." Carlisle said.
Bella thought about it, already seeing that it was a very good idea.
"That is an excellent idea Carlisle. They can start as soon as they can." Bella smiled, the lion purring roughly at his mistress's good mood.
"It's settled. I'll call her and let her know. Even though she is probably already on her way." Carlisle chuckled.
After spending most of the evening talking with Carlisle and Esme; Emmett and his wife going to bed hours before. Bella bid them a good night and finished the few things she had left. Bella then made her way to her bedroom, the lion followed his mistress closely up the stairs. As Bella opened her bedroom door she was stopped by Emmett's wife.
"Miss Swan?" the woman quietly asked.
"What are you doing up?" Bella asked worriedly.
"I couldn't sleep. I just wanted you to know how sorry I am." The woman said almost in tears.
"Stop! In no way was any of that your fault, and if you keep blaming yourself I'll smack the bitchiness right back into you" Bella growled causing the two woman to laugh. Bella moved to the woman and hugged her tightly.
"You have been my best friend and confidant for almost ten years. It would take more than that to make me angry with you." Bella smiled as she pulled back to see her friends face.
"Thanks. I needed that." The sighed and blew out a breath of relief.
"Your welcome. Now go to bed." Bella said shooing the woman away.
"Rosalie!" Bella said before the woman slipped into her room.
"Yeah?" Rosalie turned.
"Thank you...for everything." Bella said softly.
"No need. You guys are my family." Rose whispered. Both walking into their rooms in silent understanding.
Bella laid in bed. Slowly, stroking the lions muzzle and soft fur as the large beast purred gently as he lay stretched out beside his mistress.
Her life had been simple, at least it was until she met him. But love was never simple, nor easy. And theirs was the most complicated form, always together but always apart. But they loved so deeply and so completely. Which was why her chest ached painfully as night slowly faded.
"Soon my love, soon." She whispered into the breaking dawn.