Chapter 7
The rest of the days before my incarnation passed in a blur. It was so different with Eliza and Timothy. It was so... quiet. I want used to it.
Evelyn was growing up so fast. I cried when she said her first word. She called me momma. When I heard that I handed her to Edward as fast as I could and ran to another room and broke down. Half an hour later, Edward came up and tried comforting me. It worked, just like always, and I ended up laughing the rest of the night.
Right now, I was getting my hair done for my incarnation. The young girl finished with my hair and make up as I looked in the mirror. My hair had to strands braided that joined in the back in what almost looked like a fountain. There was a bump that made my hair look like it had more volume. The rest of my hair was left down in loose curls.
My make up was a lot more sensible than the last time. Yes, there was a lot but at least I didn't look like a cat. The lavender eye shadow combined perfectly with the top layer black shimmer. And my lipstick was only a light pink this time. The base was still as thick though.
It was then time to put my dress on. It was a floor length dark purple corseted silhouette dress. It was tight down to my hips then flowed like a ball gown. The entire thing was satin. There were pickups everywhere and I absolutely loved it. I especially liked the glitter that went around the top and bottom of the tight part. I slipped on my silver shoes and hooded velvet black cloak. Edward was waiting for me outside of the door.
"Are you ready?" He asked.
"As I'll ever be."
"Then we better get going." He answered.
I nodded and took his arm. He was wearing a black shirt, pants and vest with a silver and purple patterned tie. He smiled down at me and led us to the ball room.
I swallowed hard. "I don't know if I can do this without them." I admitted.
"They would want you to." He answered softly.
"That doesn't mean I can." I said and looked down, ashamed.
I was ashamed because I didn't know if I could look after a whole entire nation that all lived countries of the world. I didn't know if I could do this without the two people who knew me since the day I was born. The two people who raised me. I was just so scared I would disappoint them.
"Yea, you can. You know why?" He asked.
I shook my head.
"Because I'm not going anywhere, and neither are the rest of us." He told me. "If you mess up, you won't have to worry about disappointing us. Because I loved you before I knew you were the girl was supposed to protect. I would have protected you even if I didn't have to. The only person you can disappoint is yourself by not thinking your good enough. You are."
"I really, really hope your right." I told him.
He laughed. "I am." He said and kissed my forehead. "I love you." He whispered as the doors opened.
Never in my life did a carpeted isle look so intimidating. I could see the rest of the Cullen family and Angela sitting in the front row. I smiled at them.
Then the trumpets started blaring. I held onto Edward for dear life as he escorted me down the isle. The only thing I thought was holy crap- this is really happening. I was going to be a freaking queen within minutes.
"Isabella Marie Swan- princess of Augustina Alliance." Lineea said and that brought me out of my thoughts. She crowned me with a tiara that would put Miss America to shame. They then handed me a silver and amethyst encrusted staff.
Edward led me up to the steps and I turned around to face the crowd. I was now standing in front of the thrown and had to pledge before sitting.
"Do you, Isabella solemnly swear to do what's best for your country and put yourself after all other things? Do you assume the responsibilities gracefully, and do you understand the consequences if you do not do what is expected?" Lineea asked.
"I do." I answered her. My voice was stronger than I thought, and for that- I was glad.
She smiled at me and turned to the crowd. "May I present our new queen. Queen Isabella."
The crowd erupted into cheers as I took my place on the marble and velvet-cushioned chair. It felt right.
Edward stood to my right. Since I was now Evelyn's legal WITCH guardian she stood in front of Edward in a dress similar to mine only baby pink and it had spaghetti straps, not strapless like mine. Her brown hair was pulled back with Bobby pins.
Until I turned eighteen, Carlisle and Esme would be Evelyn's adoptive parents as far as the government was concerned. I still took the most care of her. Don't get me wrong, Esme and Carlisle really tried to help, but they soon realized that Edward and I considered her our own daughter and she considered us her parents. To her Carlisle and Esme was Papa and Memaw. They spoiled her like they were.
She loved the whole Cullen family, and on a number of occasions told Jasper that he was her favorite uncle while Emmett was a close second.
After the incarnation, we had a ball. Ugh, dancing. Not my thing. Edward grabbed my hand and pulled me close.
"I am so proud of you." He said.
"I love you," was all I said in return. He smiled. We had known each other for only a few months, yet for some reason knew it was meant to be. We knew so well, that we were actually raising a little girl.
It all seemed so surreal.
"I love you too." He answered.
Carlisle interrupted. "May I have a dance with the lovely queen?" He asked.
I smiled. "Of course." I answered as Edward let my hand go.
He gave me a kiss and left to go see how Evelyn was fairing with Alice.
"I would just like to let you know that all of us are very proud of you. We realize how hard it has been for you lately. But just know that all for us are here for you of you ever need to talk to anyone." He told.
"Thank you, Carlisle. That really means a lot to me." I said and gave him a hug.
He chuckled then looked over to where Edward was. "You made him believe that there is a reason for living. Before you came, he was so... lifeless. I don't know what would have happened if you never came along." He told me thoughtfully.
I smiled up at him. "Well, he taught me a lot about life too." I answered back softly as I thought back to my godparents' funeral.
He was so consoling and so comforting. If it was possible I fell in love with him even more that day. Nothing could separate us- nothing. Because the day I fully received my powers, which was when I turned seventeen- was the day I became immortal. I knew I had forever with Edward then.
I never understood why my parents and godparents had chosen being an aging witch instead of immortal ones, I guess I'll never know, but I just know that they were watching over me. That's what got me thought some days, that and Edward's smile.
That night when I was getting ready to go to bed I heard Evelyn coming into the room and saw small form walking through the door through my mirror. She climbed into it and snuggled up against Edward. She had been having so many nightmares lately, and frankly- it scared the shit out of me.
"Nightmare?" I asked Edward through my mind.
He shook his head and shrugged as to say he didn't know what was up. That was odd- usually he could tell just from reading one sentence from her mind.
I got up and walked over to the side of the bed Edward was laying on so that I could talk to her.
"What's wrong, my darling?" I asked her as I laid my head next hers.
"You gonna forget me." She said quietly.
"No, baby doll, I can never forget you." I told her.
"But the lady said that you would."
"What lady?" I asked her softly.
I felt Edward tense beneath me. "I'm going to hunt her down and rip her to shreds." Edward murmured.
"The blonde lady with skin and eyes like Daddy's." She said softly.
Tanya. That little bitch. Messing with me was one thing, but Evelyn was wholly different.
"If she says anything else to you, you have to tell us, okay love?" Edward asked her.
She nodded.
I took a deep breath. Yes, life is harder than you think, but it can get better when you have a handsome golden eyed guardian.
A/N- so folks, last chapter before the epilogue. Ahhh. Can't believe it's almost over. :( Fret not, though because I have dozens of other story ideas. One of which is already written four chapter
through. So no worries, my readers.
Love y'all!
