Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't posted up lately. Been busy with some stuff. Anyway, I just got this burst of energy to write today and I've been working on this for hours. Hope you enjoy!
Ch. 6 Heading Home
"Come on… close!" I grunted as I tried to get the top of the suitcase over the third pile of clothes Aro gave me. Even with vampire strength, the bag refused to close properly without the risk of it ripping open. Eventually, I just gave up on the thing and flopped down on my bed, eyes closed.
"I don't see why you're fighting with that thing. Why don't you just leave the stuff here?" I heard that oh so wonderful voice say. I sat up and looked over at the door to see Edward leaning casually against the frame. His right arm was holding him up against the frame, while the other hand was sitting in his pocket. I could hear the faint jingle of keys from said pocket.
I chuckled at his enthusiasm to leave as I got up and walked over to him, my arms wrapping around his neck while his wound around me.
"I'd love to just leave them, but I can't. Aro wants me to keep them- reminders."
Edward looked skeptical. "'Reminders'? Bella, Aro doesn't want them to be reminders of your time here. He wants them to be-"
"I know; he wants them to be reminders so that I would come back and become a real member of his family," I finished for him. Because of the worried look that began forming on Edward's face, I continued, "But I'm afraid that that is not going to happen. I will already be a member of two families- the Swans, and the Cullens."
Edward seemed happy with this answer because he leaned down to kiss me. As tempting as that would be, I still had a lot of packing left to do, so I reluctantly pulled away and began making my way back to the suitcase and said, "are you just going to stay around all day trying to woo me, or are you going to help me pack?"
I heard a slight growl before he mumbled a "now you're going to get it," and as I swung around to face him, I fell back to the bed. Edward had jumped at me and against the full strength of one vampire alone, the bed legs underneath couldn't match him and so they let go and Edward and I fell slightly with a soft thump. I looked up to see a very amused look on Edward's face.
"Oh, very amusing Edward," I said sarcastically. He just chuckled.
"I'm sure Aro can get a replacement for it," Edward said before he fused his lips onto mine.
All though I knew I needed to finish packing so we could get out of here, but I couldn't bring myself to pull away from Edward's lips. I felt Edward grin, as though he knew what I was thinking of, as his hand began to slide up under my shirt.
"Ah-em!" I heard come from the door. I pushed Edward hard, and looked over to see Felix standing in the open doorway. I mentally smacked my forehead. How stupid was I to have left the door wide open? I was thankful that someone had come by and stopped us before they found Edward and me in a more… interesting position. But I wasn't thankful that it was Felix.
"Listen you two. I know you're happy to see each other, but seriously, if you're going to do that, then at least close the door!" Felix said, and I swear that if he wasn't a vampire, he'd be beet red, like I may have been countless of times.
"Can I help you, Felix? Cause if not, I have some more important business to attend to," I said, hoping that Felix would be too embarrassed to stick around.
"Actually Bella, I have a gift for you. It's from Aro. He says it's an early wedding present." Felix then stepped in the room and from behind his back, produced a wooden box. He handed it to me with the greatest care, and once he was sure I had a grip on it, he backed away and left the room.
"What the hell was that about?" I asked Edward.
"I'm not sure." He sat back down onto the bed beside me, "Aren't you going to open it?" he asked me.
I gave him a displeased look before I turned my gaze to the box and lifted the lid. When I opened it and saw what was inside, I gasped and dropped the box, which Edward caught easily.
Inside was one of the most amazing pieces of jewelry I have ever seen in my life. It was a necklace, which had a simple but somewhat large golden chain, but on the end of it was a pure white diamond that I could only say resembled the size of a golf ball. (AN: I know that this is from "Breaking Dawn". I just thought it would be a good little slip-in from the actual series. Anyway- Onward!)
"Oh, my God! How did…? When did…? Where did…?" I couldn't finish one of those sentences. I heard Edward chuckle beside me and the next thing I knew; the necklace was gone from the box and around my neck, the bulky jewel resting just between my collarbones.
"You look beautiful, love," I heard Edward whisper into my ear. Then he spun me around and began to place feather light kisses along my jaw. As much as I wanted to continue from what we were interrupted, I pushed against Edward's chest, hoping he would get the message. I sighed and reluctantly pulled away.
Once we finally got the clothes packed in safely, Edward and I picked up the bags and headed down into the throne room. The atmosphere was not as dark as it usually was for the first time since I had arrived.
When I looked up at the thrones, I saw Aro, Marcus, and Caius all sitting in them. The only thing that was different was that instead of having both Jane and Alec standing by Aro, only Alec stood there. It was impossible to see the two little ones apart. Even though she had seriously hurt me and almost killed me, I couldn't help fear for little Jane's life. Hopefully she was still alive, or else I am not sure what Alec would do. I guess my kind side had returned to its full strength.
"Well, I hope you had enjoyed your stay here, Bella," Aro said.
"Yes, Aro, and also, I would like to thank you for the lovely wedding gift," I said as I gently touched the necklace at my throat.
"You are quite welcome. Caius had chosen it from our collection. We shall miss you terribly, Bella," Aro finished.
Unable to hold it in, I let out a sob as I dropped my bags and rushed up to the man who had became a second father to me, wrapping my arms around him in a great hug. Aro obviously hadn't expected it because he jumped, but he too then wrapped his arms around me, holding me to him like a man would with his four year old daughter.
I pulled back and hugged Caius and Marcus too. Then I went and stood in front of Felix. I looked up at him and saw an almost heart breaking look there. I jumped when his arms quickly snaked around me and held me close to him.
"Promise me you'll at least come to visit," he whispered. I wrapped my arms around him.
"I promise." Then I pulled back and walked back to Edward. He had already picked up the bags I dropped and held all of them in one hand. His other arm wrapped around my waist, holding me to his side as we walked out of the room and out into the dark night city.
After we flagged down a cab and placed our things in the back, Edward and I rode in silence in the back, just holding onto each other happily. I could see the driver's eyes in the rearview mirror, and the worst thing about it was that he was looking at me intensely. I scooted closer to Edward as he heard the man's thoughts and barked at him in Italian. I couldn't understand what he said, but whatever it was made the driver turned two shades paler and look straight ahead. I could have almost chuckled at it if I wasn't so creeped out. Odd, I know, for a vampire to be creeped by a human, but still…
Eventually we arrived at the airport and once Edward had flung the money at the driver, he got out, bringing me with him and went to the back and got our bags out. Then we walked inside and got tickets for the plane. When Edward handed me mine, I looked at the seat and gasped.
"Edward Anthony Cullen!" I exclaimed, gaining the attention of a few by passers.
"What's the matter?" he asked me with one of his amused smiles.
"'What's the matter'? First class?! Are you kidding me?!" He knew how much I disliked being showered with gifts and attention, and last minute tickets for Forks in first class was really a lot of attention.
"No Bella, I am not kidding you. There is something that you should know," he said as he pulled me to him, my face inches from his. "If I get to be with you from now on every minute of the day, I am going to spoil you rotten." Then he pulled me into a passionate kiss. I heard a few men passing by wolf whistle and Edward softly growl in anger at them.
"Attention. Flight 25 for Forks, Washington is now boarding. Flight 25 for Forks, Washington," the intercom went off.
I pulled away from Edward. "That would be us I guess."
He grinned at me before he kissed me quickly and then took my hand and ran off to the line for boarding passengers, to bring me home.
So, what did you think? I guess it was OK for something that was worked on for about a total of 4 hours.
OK, so I need some help. I've got this idea for another story- a Bella/Edward of course. My special take of New Moon. Anyway, I need help for something. I need a name for a creature that is very much like a vampire, but only has a few human traits- food, not cold as death, beating heart, and doesn't have pale skin. Oh! And also, they can have WAY more powers then vampires! PS, if they want, they can shimmer like vampires in sunlight.
I accept any and all suggestions and the out of the best five that I receive, I will make a pole for you to decide the best.
Thanks a million! Can't wait for the awesome ideas!
Bye!
Nancy (aka megamatchmaker)
