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"I have an idea."

I growled again and Bella stirred. She had a death grip on my shirt. Jasper clutched at his stomach and lost balance as Bella's pain reached him. Esme stood up and walked toward us, successfully blocking my sight of Jasper.

"Edward let me take her up stairs to your room so she will be more comfortable."

I pulled Bella closer to me and away from Esme's open arms. "She's fine here. I don't want to leave her side."

You will all need to discuss a few things. Your growling is only going to upset her.

I sighed and kissed Bella's forehead. "I'll be up in a few minutes, love. Esme will stay with you." I whispered in her ear. I stood up and placed her in Esme's arms. She's be fine, Edward. I'll take care of her. You could watch her through my thoughts if you like. I nodded and she smiled warmly at me. She walked up the stairs at human pace.

"So Jasper, what is your idea?" Rosalie asked.

Jasper took in my emotions and cautiously walked into the living room.

"I think my empathy could help us." He paused to relax himself. Bella's transformation was taking a toll on him. I half smirked. At least he's suffering right along with her for doing this to her. He shook his head in disapproval of my emotions. I'm trying to help her as much as I can Edward. Your spite isn't helping at all.

"I know you can calm them and all, but do you really think that will work? You probably won't be able to completely convince them not to kill us for breaking the treaty…" Emmett doubted.

Jasper took a deep breath and then met my eyes. "Well first off, we have to fake her death…" I narrowed my eyes at him and tried to dig through his thoughts. He was guarding them fairly well. "I think we could fool the wolves into believing that Bella simply died in a freak accident and if everyone acts convincing enough, we can fool them to believe that we had nothing to do with her death."

"Ok, but what does that have to do with your gift?" Rosalie asked.

Before Jasper could answer, a flicker of visions passed through Alice's mind.

Jasper driving the Porsche with an unconscious Bella in the passenger's seat. Bella's truck in flames in the woods. Alice showing up on Charlie's doorstep to help with funeral arrangements. Students walking up to Alice and I in school to say "I'm sorry for your loss." Charlie in tears, spread over Bella's bed. Me in my room pacing around with a phone in my hand. Jasper in Denali taking Bella on her first hunt. Me sitting at my piano with my head in my hands and my cell phone sitting on top of the piano. . Jasper and Bella sitting in a study reading together. A golden eyed Bella kissing me, pulling away to say "I've missed you so much."

"It'll work." Alice beamed.

"No! Absolutely not." I yelled. "Not going to happen."

"Edward, it's the only way! Everything else has us all dying in the end." She argued.

"No. And that's final."

"Too bad. We're doing it anyways." She said poking her tongue out at me.

"Only if I'm the one that goes." I countered.

"But it won't work that way!" She yelled.

"Then we find another way, Alice. She is not going to be anywhere near him." I glared at my brother who was sitting in a corner on the opposite side of the room. He winced and then glanced in my direction.

"I won't hurt her." He whispered. I laughed sarcastically.

"Yeah, right. You've done enough damage, Jasper. Stay away from her."

He held his hands up in surrender.

"He's going!" Alice growled.

"Damn it, Alice let it go. Why would you want your husband to leave you anyways? And how could you trust someone who almost killed your best friend?" I yelled.

Her face went blank and she turned away from me. She took a small, shaky breath and whispered, "The same way I trust my brother every day not to kill her." Jasper rushed to her side and took her in his arms as she cried.

I opened my mouth to retort, but closed when no sound came out. I made my sister cry. All she is trying to do is help her best friend, my love, my Bella, and I made her cry. I'm a monster.

"Alice, I – "

"I know its ok. Don't worry about it." She sniffled. Jasper sat on the couch opposite of me and sat Alice on his lap. I buried my head in my hands. What the hell is wrong with me? I'm arguing with my family, attacking them, growling…This isn't me. But I need to protect Bella. I can't let her get hurt anymore than she already is.

But how can I stay away from her? I wouldn't be able to even see her…

"Edward…" Alice whispered. "We all love her too." Even Jasper, you know that. Let us help protect her. It's the only way, Edward.

"Will you three care to let us in on what Jasper's idea is?" Carlisle asked calmly. Alice and Jasper both looked at me for approval. I nodded stiffly. Jasper cleared his throat and turned to face Carlisle.

"I propose that I take Bella to Denali as soon as possible. After her death is faked, the wolves will be coming to question the family. When they see that I won't be there of course they will get suspicious. But since the wolves know about my gift, we could use that as a viable excuse for me to be gone. You could simply say that with all the grief the town was going through, because of her sudden death, I just up and ran off."

"Hmm…" That sounds like a good plan. But will Edward allow it?Carlisle turned to meet my gaze."If this happens we would have to stay behind for at least a few months just in case the wolves watch over us." I'm sorry… "Would you be able to handle that?"

My hand instinctively came up to pinch the bridge of my nose.

"I don't know. It seems to be the only way, but how could I just leave her side, Carlisle? She's my life. And now she's in the worse pain she will ever be in and I'm just supposed to let Jasper take her away from me?" I groaned and placed my head in my hands. "If I let this happen, I won't even be there for her when she wakes up! She'll hate me even more."

I flinched when I felt a hand at my back. "At least you will know she's safe. And it would keep the rest of us safe as well." Carlisle pointed out while rubbing soothing circles on my back. "You could watch her from Alice's visions. I know it won't be the same but we have to do everything we can." I'm so sorry for putting you through all this, son. In the end, everything will work out. You'll see.

I stood up and walked towards the stairs. "At least give me tonight alone with her."


Carlisle's POV

Changing Bella has been a curse as well as a blessing.

I have given my son a gift that he was too selfless to give himself. He deserves his happiness with the one he loves, for eternity. And I did what he could not.

Of course the consequences of my actions have now led to our problem with the wolves. The thought had not crossed my mind at all as I bit down on Bella's skin. Thinking back on it now, I don't know if my decision would have been different.

As much as it pained me to have my first son lash out at me, I know that one day he will look back on it and be grateful for Bella's change.

Edward had gone up to his room to be with Bella. I could hear him place kisses on her forehead and whispering in her ear that everything would be ok. I only hoped that things would.

Esme came down the stairs moments later and we all sat around the living room to discuss our next step of action.

"So how are we faking Bella's death?" Emmett asked.

"I had a vision of Bella's car in flames in the woods off the interstate, about five miles from here. Charlie already thinks Bella will be staying over tonight, so we could stage the car accident with her truck tomorrow night."

I nodded in agreement. "I can get a body from the morgue that we can use in place of Bella's body. And I will make sure to be the only one to examine the body after it is pulled out."

"Jasper should leave with her tomorrow morning just in case." Alice continued. I could hear Edward's muffled growl from upstairs. "We need as much time as possible to let Bella's scent fade away from us so that the wolves don't get any more suspicious than they already will be."

We all separated to get our things ready to prepare for Bella's fake death. I went to the hospital in search of a body that fit Bella's body type and features. There was a body to be shipped off in a few days for research at the University of Washington that would be perfect. I quickly called the university and told them the paperwork was not done correctly and the body was supposed to be given to another university. I made sure that all the paperwork for her body was destroyed. When I had finished my shift, I went to the morgue to make sure the body was in a body bag and ready for when I came back for it.

When I got back home everyone else was already done with their parts. Emmett and Rosalie had messed with the truck's brakes and gas line to make it look like her brakes blew out while Bella was driving and then her gas tank blew up on impact.

Alice and Jasper had gone to Port Angeles to buy Bella new clothing that would fit her vampire body once she woke up.

Esme had called the Denali's to let them know that Jasper and Bella would be on their way up the next day. Carmen offered to clean and have one of our old homes in Denali ready for them to stay at when they arrived.

Edward was still with Bella in his room. He had not left her side. The time for her departure was getting closer and I knew he would be a nervous wreck right now.

I knocked on his door. When he didn't say anything I opened the door to make sure things were ok.

"We're fine." Edward whispered. Bella was in Edward's lap and he was stroking her face and arms to cool her heated skin. I sat next them on his couch.

Alice and Jasper are packing everything into the car. They should be heading out within the next hour…

He winced but nodded. Bella seemed to be getting a little more restless but still she was holding in her screams. I caressed her cheek and pulled away some of the hair that was stuck to her face. I smiled. My daughter was so brave and strong. I've walked this earth more than three centuries and never have I encountered someone to keep their screams at bay during their transformation.

"Yes, she's very strong, much stronger than I ever gave her credit for. From Jasper's thoughts, she's feeling just as much as any other transformation, along with a hell of a lot of determination and love. She's holding back as much as she can to not cause the family pain."

To not cause you pain I added. He nodded and kissed Bella's forehead.

As much as a monster I think I might have been to have changed Bella against his will, I can't help but still be glad I did. My heart swells with pride and joy and especially love, when I see her in Edward's arms. She makes him happy and he deserves this.

When I created Rosalie, I changed her with the hope that Edward would find his mate in her. I felt so ashamed of myself after Edward found out my intentions about her. I had promised myself after that day I would not interfere with his life in that way again. But I had to break that promise. Even if this change was for Edward's happiness, my families' happiness was at stake as well.

Edward's lip twitched into a half decent smirk. "Yes you did break that promise didn't you?" he whispered.

I ignored the question, he already knew the answer. We sat in silence for a few minutes before I had the nerve to even ask him.

"If I had sucked the venom out what would you have done?" I whispered. He looked away from me.

"I was going to tell you that we were to move away. We would leave Bella here so she could live out her humanity with out our interface. She deserved to live her life without the constant threat of vampires. She would have found someone else, a human, to love and grow old with. She would have forgotten me, eventually. Maybe one day she would have had children…" He lowered his gaze to Bella. "But that's not gong to happen now. I've taken that all away from her."

"But what about you? If we would have left, you would have been broken, Edward. Would you really be able to live with out her?"

"I would have done it for her. I only want what's best for her. She would have had a long happy life."

And when she would die? She would have had to die one day. What then?

"I would have followed her." He whispered, almost too low for me to hear.

I stood up and paced the room. He would have done that to us? To poor Esme… She had already lost one son. She wouldn't be able to bear loosing another and a daughter as well.

"I wouldn't be able to exist in a world without her, Carlisle." He said pained.

I turned to glare at him. That is exactly why I changed her! You would have never done it yourself.

I saved this family much more grief than I had originally thought. We would have lost Bella and Edward if he would have decided to leave her.

I sighed and pinched the bridge of my nose. This is for the best Edward. It may have not been at the best time or in the right way, but this is better for all of us than leaving her human and disappearing from her life. Just as you would have been broken, she would have been just as bad. Do you really think she would have gotten over you so quickly? If her love is as strong as I believe it is, she would have never stopped loving you. She would have never forgotten. When I looked up, Edward's head hung in shame.

I sat back down next to him and held him to me. I could feel his silence cried upon my chest so I did my best to comfort him. We didn't say another word until Alice came up to retrieve Bella.

"It's time. Everything's ready." She stood at the door and waited for Edward to say his goodbyes.

Edward's grip tightened on Bella. He pressed his forehead to hers. He kissed her eyes and cheeks followed by a kiss on her lips. I turned away then to give him privacy. I looked over at Alice. She gave me a reassuring smile. Yes, all will go well.

"I…" I quickly whipped my head around towards Bella's strained voice. "It's ok…"

Edward looked frantic. He was clinging on to her for dear life. I was almost afraid he would hold her a bit too tightly.

"I hate this. God, I don't want her to go." Edward whispered.

"I…love you." Bella whimpered. "Please."

He kissed her once more. "I love you too, Bella. Please be safe for me. You still have my heart, no matter what happens. I'll see you again as soon as I can." Bella briefly opened her eyes and half smiled at him. A single tear escaped from her eye and Edward kissed it away. He stood with her in his arms and followed Alice out to the car. After securing Bella in the passenger seat he turned to Jasper.

"Take care of her. You've already lost my trust once; don't make me doubt you again."

Jasper's face fell for a split second but then quickly composed himself. Edward narrowed his eyes at him, probably digging through his thoughts. A look of confusion passed through Edward's features. Edward nodded at Jasper and then stepped aside for him to walk over to the car.

Jasper said his goodbyes to the rest of the family and then had a private moment with Alice. Esme came to stand beside me and I took her in my arms. Emmett and Rosalie stood embraced on the front porch.

Alice walked over beside when Jasper climbed into the car. With one last nod our way, Jasper pulled out of the drive. Edward stood a few feet away from us with his fists clenched as he watched the car speed away.

We all stood there in silence for a few minutes. Edward was unmoving and stiff. He must be watching through Jasper's mind to get a final glance at Bella before he was out of hearing range. Another minute passed and he turned around to face us. He nodded in my direction and then quickly sped off inside of the house. I heard his room door close and seconds later music drifted to my ears.

I turned to my wife and she smiled at me. I kissed her forehead and just held her to me. I could only imagine what Edward must be going through right now. If I had to leave Esme for so long, I would go mad.

A few hours later, Alice gathered us to living room to give us instructions on where to be and what to do when news of Bella's accident gets out.

She had told Charlie that Bella would be driving back home tonight at six. We would be setting up the car crash at that time.

At five thirty I drove to the hospital. I snuck back into the morgue and was able to jump out the window unnoticed, with the girl's lifeless body in my arms. I felt a pang of remorse for having to do this to the girl's body but I had to do everything possible to protect my family. They would always come first. Emmett met me with my car behind the hospital and I jumped in the back seat with the body bag. Then we quickly drove back to the house to meet up with Alice.

When six came around, Alice took her place in Bella's truck with a brunette wig and shades on just in case we passed anyone on the way. Emmett and I followed her in the Mercedes.

"This is where I saw the vision from." Alice said. "Be ready."

A few seconds later she hit the gas and swerved around to hit a few trees in the forest off the road. There was a loud crash when the windshield blew out. The noise would have alerted someone's attention so we would have to work fast.

I opened the body bag and carefully took the body in my arms. I raced towards Alice and we placed the body in the driver's seat with the seatbelt on. We crushed the steering wheel and indented the skull of the body to make it seem like Bella had died on impact. Emmett rushed to the scene and drained out the gas line. When we were a good distance away, Emmett flicked a match to ignite the truck and was able to run to the car before the truck burst into flames.

"Everything will go as planned. We need to get back now." Alice directed.

We got back in the car and drove off.

Now we would just have to wait.


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