Explaining the Inevitable

Bella's POV
Do you know the feeling you get when you are taking a final? That huge pit in your stomach that some people tend to call butterflies. I like to compare it more to eating a watermelon; well that was how I was feeling. My heart was accelerating and I sweating bullets. 'Bullets, right, ok, bite the bullet,' I thought to myself as I sat with Edward on the couch.

"Bella, love, are you ok," Edward, questioned worriedly.

"Just, well, um-can you promise me something," I stuttered, I mean questioned

"Anything," He breathed as he came over and sat next to me, "You know you really don't need to be so nervous. If your not ready or don't want to explain I will understand. I don't want to make you uncomfortable."

"That's very sweet of you but you know that this is necessary for you to understand And I know the curiosity is eating away at you," I finished smiling, "Please though, wait to say anything until I'm done."

I looked up at his mesmerizing golden eyes and felt my heart melt. I was ready, I knew I could do this know. "Ok here it goes."

Edward's POV

I had been thinking over whether I should let her tell me it herself or telling her I already new. Before I came here Carlisle had informed me that there was more to the prophecy than he had thought. He gave me a book entitled The Haunting of Bella Swan. It sounded like a horror movie but by the time I had finished it I knew it was much worse. As Bella was gathering herself I remembered a certain chapter in the book.

The father of this fragile creature was compared to a devil. He was a manipulator and an antagonist. He would say cruel words to her such as, "You are an abomination to this family." "You are to blame for the breaking of your mother and my nuptials."

The book consisted of many other heart breaking realizations some screaming profanities. This ravishingly beautiful creature in front of me was troubled. Troubled behind repair. She had been sick. I know understand her schizophrenic reference. Schizophrenia is a disease of the mind. It causes hallucinations and babbling. The disease is caused by a severe trauma to the mind. Emotionally shut down. Seeking something or someone. All of these symptoms and explanations linked to her. I can see why she is so timid and reserved. I can understand the stares she receives. This crucial amount of information caused me to become even more protective of her. I wanted to ripe of the heads of everyone that stares and I wanted to block her vision from all of them. I wanted nothing more in the world to protect her and her mind. Thus the reason for what I was about to say. I could see the pain and dread that seeped through her eyes as she began to tell her story. I knew that saying it and explaining it would bring back to many memories. I had to tell her I knew everything she was about to tell me but I didn't know how to do that without having to explain everything.

"Bella stop," at this point she had silent helpless tears scaring her perfect heart shaped face, "this is going to sound very weird, but I know everything you are about to tell me. I can't explain how I know just yet but I don't want you to explain because I see how much it is hurting you. Look at me Bella," I reached to wipe her tears with my fingers and turn her face so her eyes meet mine, "I want nothing more than to protect your mind, soul and heart. I will guard your heart from any further hurt. I will not let your dad or any other person hurt you again. Do you understand what I am saying?'

"How?" She asked simply

"How what," I question genuinely confused.

"How can you love me if you know? Edward, I am scarred. I may never recover. I tried to take my life. What part of this makes you want to love me?"

"Bella, love, listen to me. I love you because you are so selfless, sweet, and adorable. I love your soul and they way you always look out at the world and put a smile on. I love that you are reserved and the way you make me feel when you let your guard down. I love how mysterious you are to me and how I never know what you will say next. I love you with my entire heart and soul but the most important reason is that you were hurt. You were hurt beyond repair. However, you seem to be letting me in and I am entirely grateful towards you. I want to be there with you holding your hand throughout your day for the rest of our existence. I want to spoil you and change your entire out look on life. I promise I will be here with you forever."

Bella's POV

At first I was crying over fear that I would no longer have my Edward after this day. Now I was crying wondering what God was doing. Should I listen to Alice and Rosalie, and let him? How could love me so much in three days? How could he see so much in three days? I didn't even care about the fact that he knew my entire life without me uttering a word. In fact, I was completely thankful to whatever or whomever informed of these affairs. Edward, my Edward her with me forever. I didn't know what else to say so I raised my head to his eye level and kissed his cheek. My lips seemed to linger longer than normal but it felt so right between us. He wrapped his strong protective arms around my fragile body and I finally felt at home. After the 17 years of my existence I finally felt loved and truly loved. We stayed that way for about five minutes enjoying the comfortable silence. I moved away and looked into his eyes, "Believe it or not, you are the only person, whose promise has truly meant something to me. I may not be able to express my love to you in as many beautiful words as you, but I do want you to know that you are my life now. I can't go back to living with out you."

7 Weeks Later

"Hey, Em did you grab my bag?" Rosalie asked

"Of course honey, I couldn't have a beautiful women like you carrying your own bags," Emmett replied

"Thanks baby," Rose finished giving him a peck.

In the last seven weeks my life has changed drastically. Edward and I officially started dating, as did Emmett and Rosalie; and Jasper and Alice. The six of us also became really close. Rosalie has changed the most. She has stopped putting herself out there as a boy toy and is more conservative and completely dedicated to Emmett. At our last girl sleep over both Alice and Rose told me that they had a talk similar to the one Edward and I had except less dramatic. Both boys are as dedicated to the girls as Edward is to me. The six of us do everything together. We go to school in Emmett's jeep and do homework at my house. We shop, eat, and hang out together.

As good as things were there was a slight suspicion is girls felt for the boys. We didn't understand why they were always so cold, so strong and never ate. I noticed that Edward's eyes changed color and he talked in old English sometimes. We didn't act upon our suspicions to afraid of ruining what we have with them. However, my curiosity was eating away at me. I was thinking about this on our way to English class. Edward had rearranged his schedule to fit mine exactly except for jewelry making. He said there were some things even he couldn't do. Instead Jasper, Edward, and Emmett all took an architectural class as their elective. I thought it was great though. This way we all had some gender bonding. We all had lunch, biology and free together which was great because they were the easiest times of the day. At the moment our English teacher was talking about the Mr. Gatsby from The Great Gatsby. Of course I had read the book dozens of times, as did Edward so we were just in our own minds thinking. We occasionally passed a note or whispered to each other. However, today was different. Edward seemed a little more tense than normal. I tried all my tricks to get him to loosen up. I kissed his check only receiving a small smile. I then tried to soothe him with circles on his hands but he only turned my hand to grasp it. I blew in his ear with finally mad him react. He turned to me showing my favorite crooked smile and whispered meaningful nothings in my ear. When class ended we headed to jewelry. He left me at the door without my usually hug but just the back of his hand on my cheek. Edward and I had never kissed before. I sometimes wondered if I was my fault we hadn't kissed but I realized that our relationship was so much more than that. I started to wonder what it would be like kissing him as he walked away and thought I saw him stiffen as if he heard my thoughts and it horrified him. I sighed and walked into class.

Rosalie and Alice looked as distraught as I did but didn't say anything. We sat in an awkward silence for about five minutes only talking when asking one another to pass something. I had, had enough, and needed to know what was going on.

"Guys," I began, "um has Emmett of Jasper been acting weird today. Edward seems so stressed and tense. I feel awkward asking him because most of the questions I ask about his family he answers quickly and than changes the subject."

"Oh finally," Alice exclaimed, "At least its not just Jasper. I thought he as going to break up with me or something but if Edward is to than it's a different story."

"Umm ya," Rose murmured, "Emmett only cracked on joke today and he seemed completely unenthusiastic. I'm worried about them guys. I have never seen him so distraught."

"Do you guys think we should ask about it?" I wondered aloud

"Well we could ask generally at lunch why they were so quiet. I think we should do it as a group though. It might seem less intimidating." Rose suggested

"Ya ok," Alice sighed.

Edward's POV

"What are we going to do guys?" I questioned my brothers, "They are going to be here in two days, and the girls still don't know about us."

"Ya bro we really need to talk to them. Today we have lunch and than free so maybe we could talk them out for the rest of the day. I think we should tell them together," Emmett whispered

"I agree with him Edward, at least this way we can divide the amount of information we each say," Jasper rationalized

"Ok, I guess that does make sense. Who is going to say what?"

"Emmett you explain the characteristics of a vampire, I will explain the history of us, and Edward will explain the prophecy," Jasper explained.

"How do you think they're going to take it," Emmett wondered

"I honestly don't know but I do know that even if the don't want us after we tell them we still need to protect them from the Volturi," I added

"And how the hell do you suppose we do that Edward," Emmett asked slightly irate

"Emmett calm yourself, we will just hide them away and explain the situation to Aro. He maybe upset we told them but he won't act upon it. He knows Bella is meant to be the most powerful vampire and Rose and Alice right behind her. He wouldn't want to change them and have them be angry at him." Jasper thought out.

"Ya I guess I just hope we won't have to take that approach," I murmured

"Ok, lets go boys we need to go get out ladies," Emmett said acting slightly confident.

Bella's POV

We exited the classroom planning to go to the cafeteria when the guys showed up.

"Um ladies we were wondering if we could talk you all out. We really have to talk to you." Jasper explained

Alice looked at both of us before answering, "of course honey, are you okay?

Jasper looked slightly scared but immediately hid it and nodded. They said nothing but grasped our hands and took us to the car. We drove in total silence until we reached a side rode. We went down what seemed like a never-ending driveway.

"This is our home," Edward explained to us. I guess by the bewildered faces the three of us had he added, "We seem to have a lot of explaining to do."

In front of my lied to most extravagantly beautiful house I had ever seen. It was a contemporary colonial house resembling the early 1900 houses. It was beautiful in every way but you could tell that they had been hiding the amount of money they actually had. Edward wrapped his arm around my waist and guided me through the house. We entered a very simple but elegant room. It was an olive green with brown accents. It had impressionist paintings hanging and various sculptures around the room. The boys sat us down and than stood in front of us. Each looked nervous and hesitant.

Emmett started, "Ladies I know you have noticed some differences in us than in you and it is time you learn why this is. We only ask one thing of you. Please try and let us explain everything to you first. Jasper take it away."

"Ok well there are many species in this world. However, there are some that you humans do not know about. It is to protect you and protect us. We are a part of an anomy species. We have been on Earth longer than any other. You see our 'father' was born in 1910. His name is Carlisle. He came across a group of our kind and the tried to devour him. However, a vegetarian group came along and saved him. He turned into a vampire. Now ladies I know this sounds preposterous and before you jump to any conclusions please let me finish. In 1917 Edward was born and when he turned 17 he was sick with the Spanish Influenza. He was dieing so Carlisle saved him. He bit him turning him into a vampire. Three years later he did the same with his wife and our 'mother' Esme. I was born in Texas and was turned to be apart of a newborn army. However I escaped and ran into Edward one day and they took me in. Well one day Edward and I were hunting when we saw Edward. A bear had attacked him and he was hurt pretty bad so we turned him too. After that we vowed not to turn anyone against his or her will again. The vampires are a much smaller species than humans. However, like with humans there must be one especially potent group. They are called the Volturi. They are the rulers of all vampires and have strengths exceeding all of ours. This group can be a peacemaker or a trouble group. Anyway they are the Kings & Queens of our species. Emmett go ahead."

"I know that you guys are stunned by this and I want to explain some things about vampires. We don't sleep in coffins actually we don't sleep at all. We also don't burn in the sunlight we sparkle, which would explain all the 'camping trips' we took on sunny days. We have amazing hearing, sense of smell, speed and strength and we usually have a gift. Edward can read minds but don't worry ladies he can't read yours, Jasper can manipulate emotions, and I have extra strength. The most important thing we need to discuss with you is our diet but before you we do is there anything you want to say?"

"Um are you joking," Rosalie blurted out not being able to hold it in.

Emmett looked slightly nervous before he answered, "No Rose I am not. This however has not affect on the way I feel for you or any of us for that matter. We love all of you each slightly differently but we do. We had to tell you this for reasons Edward will explain but we also wanted to. We want you ladies in our lives and the only way we could do that is by telling you."

"Emmett do you mind if I talk to Rose and Alice for a moment?" I questioned.

"As long as you promise not to leave," Edward responded

We looked at each other smirked and in unison replied, "We promise"

The boys left the room and even though we new they could probably heard us we whispered.

"Do you guys think that they were a little too nervous in having to tell us this? I mean they love us right? So why should it matter what they are?" Alice questioned

"I know I mean its like they were going to faint," Rose giggled

"I want to her what Edward says I have a feeling it has a lot to do with me. He has been so quiet I know there's more. However, I'm not worried. At least we never have to worry about our safety. We have the most wonderful boyfriends in the world."

We heard a fierce growl from the other room and Edward ran through the door at lighting speed. "Well this is going to take some getting used to," I chuckled

"You are laughing. Bella do you not realize who you are in love with? A killer. I have sinned in almost every possible way. I have lied, heck I lied to you. I have stole, and killed. I have done every wrong there is except loving you which in a sense is wrong."

"Stop," I commanded, "don't you dare start bad mouthing yourself. To say that you are the most incredible man I have ever laid eyes on would be an understatement. I do not care who you are, what you are or what you did. You saved me from the darkness. You should me that there was another way of living than depression. You saved me and if nothing else that cancels out all the 'bad' you have done by far. I know you and I know that you did what you did because you had to." I finished my speech and hugged him tightly and whispered, "I will do everything to keep us together, and I will not let this or anything else stop me from loving you."

"On that note I think we should finish so we can celebrate the fact that we still have girlfriends," Emmett said cracking the first real joke all day. At that Rosalie got up and gave him a passionate kiss, as did Alice.

"Okay, girls lets let them finish." I interrupted

"Yes thank you Bella," Emmett started, " So our diet is simple. We drink blood. We are supposed to drink human blood but it is against our morals so we hunt animals. Thus the term 'vegetarian vampire.' I want you to understand that all three of us have killed a human before because sometimes we slip. You see we have to train ourselves not to drink humans. It is like you surviving on tofu and then seeing a hamburger. Before you jump to conclusions we do not feel the blood lust toward the three of you which Edward will explain," Emmett finished and we burst in applause trying desperately to lighten the mood.

Edward came over to me and looked me in the eyes. "I need you to know that despite what I am about to say my feelings for you will never falter." I nodded my head to dazzle to say anything.

"As Emmett explain we migrate a lot considering we don't age. Well I have always been a loner knowing that my only purpose in this Earth was to find my try love," he paused gazing at me. I felt my heart flutter as he continued, "well Jasper has always been a philosopher and Emmett a comedian. Well there is a prophecy about three boys named Edward, Emmett, and Jasper. They are supposed to find three girls that belong to them. The prophecy really pertains to a girl named Isabella Swam," I felt my heart skip a beat, "well this Isabella is meant to be the most powerful vampire. She is supposed to overlook the vampire monarchy and change the species to be all vegetarians. The prophecy talks about her human life and how she is emotionally distraught. It then begins to talk about how Edward Cullen will come and save her from her mind. He is her soul mate. She has two friends Rosalie and Alice who are meant to be her wing women. They too will have all the strength and power Bella will have except Bella will have on power that changes the entire vampire species. These friends of hers will also find their mates. Alice and Jasper would become a couple of peace. They would keep peace between us and the Volturi. Emmett and Rosalie would keep the alliance alive. They would prevent the rebellious acts of other vampires. Finally Bella and Edward acted as the King and Queen of vampires but ruled differently than the Volturi. They allowed the Vampires to live their lives only getting involved when it involved humans, other species, or a fight between the vampires. This is the prophecy and the moment we came to Forks it began to take action." Edward looked over at my bewildered face and panicked. He raced over to be and started pleading for forgiveness.

I took his beautiful face between my hands and kissed him for the first time. He was shocked but kissed me back. I pulled away and stared at him for a moment, "if nothing else today has reassured me that we will be together always." I finished kissing him again.

Emmett and Jasper still looked distant and worried and I guess based on their thoughts Edward knew exactly what they are talking about. "Bella there is one more thing. We needed to tell you ladies all of this information because the Volturi are coming in two days. Now, before you get scared. We have a group of friends coming from Alaska which would help us in case of a battle but based on Aro's letter he merely wants to know if you and I have meet yet. We might as well tell you now. The Volturi guard consists of Aro, Demetri, and Jane. The three of you will be fine I promise and we will protect you with our lives."

"Okay, okay I have honestly had enough vampire talk for one day," Rosalie started, "didn't someone say something about celebrating they fact that they still have girlfriends.

Edward's POV

Relief washed over me as Bella kissed me. I was dreading this talk for two days now when we received Aro's letter. I felt nothing but jubilance as she smiled at me after Rosalie spoke.

Edward your father and I are home. I know that the girls are here and we were wondering if we could meet them.

Esme was always the sweetest person in my life. She took care of me like I really was her son. I loved her dearly and her approval of Bella meant the world to me.

"Actually Rosalie, before we celebrate would you ladies like to meet our parents." I asked. They looked at me as if the whole vampire thing just sunk in. They were afraid more than I had ever seen them.

Jasper, Emmett and I looked at each other and burst in to hysterics

"We just explain to that we are blood sucking monsters and you guys kiss us and we ask you if you want to my Carlisle and Esme and you guys look as if you've seen a ghost." I chuckled

"Seriously ladies the amount of fear I'm receiving from you is astonishing. What are you worried about anyway?"

They looked at each other as if we had asked the stupidest question. Then they turned to us and said, "approval"