A/N: Sorry about the cliffie last chapter. Just happened that way. Not too bad this chapter. By the way, the disclaimer at the begining stands for the entire story. Well, here's chapter two. enjoy!

Chapter Two: Trial

We walked into the grand living room of the Cullen home. A home I didn't think I'd be able to call my own anymore. I was thankful for the small cottage Edward and I shared. It allowed us to escape. I looked around the room at everyone's faces. Carlisle had a face of regret and sadness. Esme looked torn between decisions. Rosalie looked disgusted with Edward and beside her Emmett looked confused. As if he wasn't sure what to make of the situation yet. I knew it would be hard for him. Edward was his favorite brother and he hated having to make this kind of choice. Jasper looked resolved about his choice whatever it was. Alice, by Jasper's side, looked pained and unsure. I knew she was feeling guilty about this whole thing, and not warning me about what was to happen. I looked at Renesmee and Jacob. Renesmee looked like she was displeased about something and Jake looked out of place being here. Lastly, I turned to look at Edward. Once again his face showed signs of distress and I hurried to help soothe him by blocking the thoughts of his family. His face relaxed, but only a bit, Jasper was at work.

I wasn't sure if Jasper and the others knew what my decision would be should they force Edward out of the house. I realized with a start that Alice would know the future for us now, the most likely reason for her pained face. She knew I would leave with Edward if he were banished. I could almost see the gears in her head turning, trying to think of ways to convince me to stay should it come to that. I also knew that those attempts would be futile. Alice's face fell as she saw I had made that decision. She knew there was little hope and I knew she'd try anyway. Carlisle cleared his throat. It was time to begin.

"Edward." He spoke Edward's name carefully, trying to keep something hidden. "You have realized what you've done. I know that. I also see that you regret it very much, that you never meant any harm. But you must see that you've put us in danger from the wolves! And you don't seem to have a lot of control over yourself. That makes you an extreme danger to our human friends."

I bit back a hiss at this accusation. Human friends! I knew that it was hard, but Edward hadn't meant any harm to us. The scent of the girl's blood was just too much this time. I knew the family saw not being able to control himself after he had controlled himself near me while I was human as a betrayal. They thought that the fact the girl's blood was just to rich for him to resist was a poor excuse. I could see it in their eyes. No control! He had the best control he could manage in this scenario! And we would be fine with the wolves! Jacob had imprinted on Nessie and they would never harm the family. Edward bowed his head in shame. I glared pointedly at Jasper with a look that said: 'Enough! Cut it out! He feels guilty enough without your help!' Jasper merely shrugged, but let up on the guilt trip. I heard Edward sigh a small sigh of relief. He turned and gave me a thankful look.

"I can't believe you Edward!" Rosalie suddenly shrieked, no doubt fed up with the fact I was blocking her thoughts. "How could you?! Did you have no concern for the family? Is our safety and welfare not important anymore? We have to move now! You should go and join the nomads that don't care about human life the way the rest of us do!"

"Easy Rose," I heard Emmett mutter. "Just calm down we'll sort this through." Emmett then addressed Edward. "Edward, I know that it's hard at times but you've caused us to have to leave. You know how hard that is for Rose to grasp. I know you didn't mean it, and I understand that you have to give into the temptation at times. Those are my views on the matter." He finished.

"Edward," Alice spoke quietly. "I am so sorry I didn't see it earlier, that I didn't call Bella to restrain you. I thought it was just your thoughts not that it would really happen. I should have called Bella anyway instead of waiting thinking things were fine. I don't want you to go. It's all my f—"

"No, Alice!" Jasper cut in. "It wasn't your fault! Edward should have had better restraint, some restraint." Edward flinched at the harshness of the words.

"Jazz," Alice tried to interrupt but was shot down by Jasper.

"NO!" Jasper roared. "It's not you're fault! I won't have you blaming yourself for his lack of control! I agree with Rose, he should go join the nomads!"

"That's quiet enough Jasper!" I cut in with a cold voice. He glared at me and I continued. "Edward understands he made a mistake. He knows you will have to move now and he knows how this could all turn out. He knows all too well that this could turn out with him being thrown out of the house. And I dearly hope for his sake that it doesn't come to that. However, if it does then I must tell you now I'll go with him. I won't stay here to protect this family anymore then he will." I turned my gaze upon each of the family. Nearly all of them looked shocked at this news. Esme looked like she might collapse if some one didn't help her stand. I looked pointedly at Carlisle and he noticed Esme. He quickly held her to his side, trying to calm her.

Nessie stood horrified with Jacob at her side looking shocked.

"Mother!" Nessie cried. "Why? Why wouldn't you stay here? Dad would be fine. He always is!" At this statement I cut her off.

"Nessie!" I spoke, my voice thunderous with rage. "How dare you even think of your father on his own? Do you honestly think I'd just abandon him? Let him go roam the lands? I love your father more then life itself. And I'm horrified you can't see that. What would any of you do if this situation were reversed and your mate was the one on 'trial'?" I spoke the word trial with quotations around it, making it clear what I thought of this meeting. "And if you've forgotten, all of you have struggled as well, some have even given into the temptation." I said glaring pointedly at Emmett, who shrunk back under my gaze.

At last Esme spoke, "Bella, I understand where you're coming from dear. And I know this is hard for you and Edward. Despite some of the feelings of the family we have come to a decision. Carlisle?" She motioned for Carlisle to continue.

"Edward, Bella, we've reached a decision." Edward looked up and gazed at his father figure. Carlisle continued. "We've decided you should leave, Edward. Maybe not forever but long enough to where we can all heal from this betrayal."

I hissed as Edward bowed his head in despair. "Betrayal?" I asked the word coming with another hiss. "What betrayal? Like I said, if you're banishing Edward then I'm going with him. Don't look at me like that Alice! You knew it was inevitable." I felt a sudden surge of a want to stay and knew it was Jasper's doing. He was trying to get me to stay for Alice. I turned and glared at him. "Knock it off Jasper, you won't convince me! I've made up my mind. Alice, I love you as a sister but I just can't stay here with Edward gone. You know that." I turned my attention to Renesmee. "Nessie. I'll understand if you want to stay here with Jake, at least I'll try to. I want you to know if you do we'll miss you a lot and will never truly see why, but we'll try." I turned back to the rest of the family. "I want you all to understand something. We may not come back. I'm sure we'll see you again but we may not fight ever again with you. Never live together as a family. You've made your choice. Now we've made ours. Come on Edward, let's go"

I took my love's hand in mine and gently pulled him up from his position on the floor. I realized he was worse because in my anger I'd dropped my shield and he read everyone's mind again. I felt horrible and quickly blocked the former family again. Edward rose sluggishly to his feet. I could see the pain this was causing him. My heart ached with sadness for Edward. I knew he was confused and hurt and I also knew I couldn't do anything for him except offer a source of comfort. I looked at Nessie and she looked back, her decision clear in her eyes. I shook my head sadly. Edward seemed frozen to the spot so I had to pull on his hand to get him to move. He stumbled and finally straightened. He let go of my hand and left the room. I heard the door to the porch open and shut. I quickly turned to go after him, but not before whirling around and hissing out these words: "You'll regret this. I swear you will." Then I turned on my heel and walked out of the room. Alice jumped up and followed me, ignoring Jasper who tried to pull her back.

"Bella!" she cried out. I stopped for a moment and turned to face her. "Bella, please. Please don't do it. I can't stand it if you leave us and I lose my family too." She hurriedly whispered. "I'm sorry Alice," I responded, a cold look in my eyes. "You know what I've chosen to do. And you know Edward will most likely agree. True, he might not. In which case it'll turn out differently. Either way, you will have your warnings." Then, without another word, I walked out the door after my husband. I felt a sense of sadness that my daughter didn't follow, but I knew she would be safe from what I wished to do. I would make sure of it.

A/N: Okay, i wasn't going to do this, but i need to know how you all like it. I'd like...5 reviews for the next chapter. at least. thankyou, and sorry for having you do this like that, but it doesn't really take long to do a review. And please remember, when i wrote the first 4 or 5 chapters, i had a completely differant plan. Then I got a writters block and when i came back, those plans changed. So please let me know if i moved on well enough from the original. Thanks!

Eminnis and Alicia