Chapter 8

This time it was Felix, who was now next to the body, who pulled out a match and threw it toward the lack of body. Edward fell on his knees screaming in agony as he watched his father figure burn up. Carlisle was gone; out of all of us he was the one to die. I was shocked as I rushed to Edward's side to comfort him. I covered him in my arms as he shook and wept. Esme was on the floor screaming as if her heart had been pulled out of her chest and was burning next to Carlisle's while Alice was trying to sooth her. Everyone in the room was surrounding the heavy black smoke and ash that was being produced, some were weeping as much as they could and others were just silent like Jasper and Jacob. Caius had the biggest smirk on his face as if he were saying This is what you get for fighting back. Emmett, cradling Rosalie in his arms, was growling and glaring at Caius as if to answer back Shut the hell up or you'll be next! Edward dug his face into my shirt still screaming, and even though we were both vampires his skin felt colder than mine.

Aro got up from the floor, brushed off his cloak and said, "My, this is certainly a loss for all of us, I assume that under the circumstances it would be appropriate to let you all go, that is, if Stefan and Vladimir agree."

"What, and pick this up another day? I think not! C'mon Aro lets just get this over with! There leader is gone, they're nothing without him, it's perfect!" answered Stefan.

"Well you may continue if you wish but I withdrawal from the fight, as do my army."

"No. Aro and Marcus you may step down but I will continue, this needs to be done." interrupted Caius.

"Do as you wish my brother, do as you wish."

Caius smiled once more and leaped at Jasper once again starting the violence. I went to Jacob who had Renesmee in his arms. "Run!" I said, and they took off. Vladimir went for Edward clawing at his chest, but Edward did nothing in return, he just stood there. Alice, Esme, and Rosalie were heading to the door to make their escape. I ran towards Edward throwing one strong blow at Vladimir's head and he flew back hitting the wall across the room. I pulled on Edward trying to make him move towards the door.

"Edward we have to leave, now!"

"What's the point? I should let them rip me apart."

"What about Esme, would you really let her lose Carlisle and you all in one day?! And what about Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett, they all love you. Edward, what about Renesmee? Don't let her lose her dad. What about me Edward, I can't live without you!"

He turned to me, took my hand and we flew out the door with Jasper right behind us. We ran as fast as we could back to our hotel and started packing. We were almost done when there was a knock on the door, "Who the hell is that?!" I said.

"Charlie," Edward said lifelessly. Oh crap Charlie I almost forgot!

"Hiya Bells, Edward. You know I had to call all the hotels in this whole damn country just to find you kids and let me tell you… wait, are you packing already?"

"Charlie, what are you doing here? You should be in Forks!" I said remembering that he didn't know I knew he was coming.

"Why visiting my daughter of course! I told you I missed you. So why are you packing?"

Oh no, I was going to have tell him. But what would I say? I couldn't tell him that Forks' best doctor died in epic vampire battle! "Umm Charlie, do you mind stepping out into the hallway with me?"

"Sure Bells, what's wrong?"

"Something horrible happened when we were visiting our friends," yeah that sounded right, "Their house caught on fire and burned down everyone but Carlisle got out we are all a mess right now and its best if we leave now and let the hospital know." That sounded convincing.

"What are you serious?"

"As serious as a heart attack." That probably wasn't the best thing to say.

"Oh my God, is everybody ok?"

"Well we're all kinda in shock right now and its best if we get home."

"Yeah, well I'm so sorry, how's Edward taking it?"

"Not so good…" I tried to whisper but I knew it would do no good. Edward heard every word we were saying.

"I don't blame him it's tough to lose a parent. Well, I guess there's no reason for me being here. Better call the airport and catch the next plane to Seattle."

"We'll get you a ticket Charlie; it's not fair for you to spend all that money for nothing." I turned to see Edward standing behind me.

"Thanks, I'm so sorry about your dad Edward. If there is anything I can do just let me know."

"Thank you." Said Edward plainly and walked back into the room to finish packing.

"Hey Dad, you should go see Renesmee and Jake, they're in the room next door."

"'Kay Bells. See you later."

When I walked back into the room I was ambushed by Edward. He was smothering me and holding me close to his chest. I pushed him back but it did no good.

"Bella I need you please," he pleaded in between kisses.

"No!" I replied pushing harder this time, "I'll be there for you but not like this. Everything that happened today is messing with your head Edward! If you need to talk I'll be here but I can't help you like this."

"Ugh!" he screamed and threw the lamp on the night stand across the room where it shattered into pieces, and then, he was gone.