Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer (Tally, of course, is all mine).
Chapter 13
BPOV
Every once in awhile, I would begin to come out of my slumber and my surroundings would become clear. A strong smell, a loud sound, a bright light, a searing pain…my body would shudder and a small moan would escape my lips.
Then the dark blanket would overcome me again and I would fall back into an unconscious state. Anytime I was able to think, I would fill my mind with memories of Edward. I even caught myself laughing once or twice aloud, but that only made that dark blanket hit me that much faster so I tried not to let my emotions show.
"Isabella, my dear, it is time for you to awaken." That voice, I've heard it before. It gives me the creeps! I don't want to open my eyes.
"That's alright. I'll wait. I can be very patient." Fine, let's just get this over with.
I slowly opened my eyes and found myself in a stone walled room. I was lying on a rather comfortable bed with deep burgundy blankets.
I closed my eyes and thought of my true love's face. I whispered, "I love you." I knew he couldn't hear me, but oddly it gave me a sense of peace.
I began to wonder what he was doing and where he was at this very moment. My entire being filled with longing as I thought of my amazing husband.
All at once, my mind began to open and a clouded memory became clear. I could see Edward in his room, sitting on his couch, his head in his hands. He was shaking violently.
Wait, I don't remember him being so upset, what memory is this?
My mind began to race and I was filled with emotions. Deep sorrow for his anguish and anger towards whatever or whomever caused my love to be in such pain. Try as I could, I was not able to place this memory.
Was I already forgetting my human life? Carlisle always said human memories fade with time, but it hasn't been that long, has it?
Every ounce of my being ached to reach out and comfort him. I lifted my hand as if to touch his shoulder, and whispered, "Please, don't be sad."
Something happened then that I was not expecting. Edward looked up, his eyes searching the room he had been alone in just moments before dry sobbing.
He whispered, "Bella?"
It shocked me, and my eyes flew open, breaking the connection.
I was back in the stone-walled room and there was someone staring at me.
Chapter 14
EPOV
"Alice, Alice!" I was shouting, even though I knew it wasn't necessary. She would have heard me if I had just called her quietly. But I was filled with emotion and it showed.
Alice came running, a worried look on her face. She was followed by Jasper and the rest of the family.
Jasper tried to send a wave of calm to me, but I just shook my head.
"Not now, Jasper. Alice, I need you to see Bella."
She looked at me with eyes full of sadness. "Edward, I can't. I've tried everyday, more than once. That new guard is blocking me."
I looked at her with desperation, "Please, Alice, just try again."
She closed her eyes and her brow furrowed as she concentrated. She began to sway a little, from the effort of her focus. Jasper put his arm around her to steady her.
She shook her head sadly, and softly spoke, "It's just blank, Edward. I can't see anything."
I shook my head and paced the room. "There has to be a way. I feel like she is reaching out to me. I swear I just felt her standing next to me. I felt her touch on my shoulder. I…I heard her…she told me not to be sad!" My voice broke on that last statement.
Carlisle and Esme both took me into their arms to comfort me. Jasper tried again th send a wave of calm to me, and this time I welcomed it.
I closed my eyes and let it wash over me. I knew what I was saying must have sounded crazy to all of them.
I began to wonder if it had happened, or if I had just wished it all.
