8. New

Over the next two days Carlisle gave Bella more of the herb making her feel even more sick he then let her have most of a day off from taking them so she would seem well enough to move to his house once settled there Carlisle slowly took her off the number of herbs she took so she would appear to be getting better to her father who came to see her once every day. The day before the day they had set aside for her being changed Carlisle completely stopped giving her the herbs after Charlie's usual visit. Later that day Edward came to see her in her sick bed because she was still getting off the effects of the herbs he had been out hunting though he had obviously cleaned up before coming to see her, he sat for several minutes a look of worry on his face Bella didn't say anything after two years with Edward she knew when he was ready to talk he would "Bella love are you really sure you want to be like me, even though I went hunting today I could still kill you, and I could never live with myself if you died at my hands because I couldn't control myself" Bella smiled softly rubbing her hand against his cool cheek "Edward we've been over this before, I'm not changing my mind when I marry you in six weeks I'm marrying you for eternity and the only way to do that is if I become a vampire, and I know you won't hurt me you love me far to much and I know you can find the will to control yourself and Carlisle will be there to help you control yourself if he has to, and don't worry about after I'm sure it won't hurt it will probably feel like nothing more then the regular sting of a cut. Now please promise me Edward you'll still do it I don't want anyone else in the family too but you" he sighed "Of course I'll do it though I can't say all my fears are gone" he kissed her softly "Now get some rest we have a big day tomorrow, Alice wants to show you the bridesmaid dresses she found and wants you to approve" Bella nodded before laying down, dreaming of tomorrow and that in a few days she would be a full fledged vampire not even fearing the pain like she had suffered at James hands when he'd bitten her.

The next day she was relaxed all day visiting with Charlie and even got up out of bed for a while after he left she also looked at the dresses Alice had found very pretty red numbers that matched the theme and décor of the wedding perfectly. She even wore her hair off her neck the day was totally normal until after her last human meal which Esme had made especially for her with everyone of her favorites knowing like the rest of the family she wouldn't need to eat regular food anymore. Afterward, she helped clean up looking at the rather quiet Edward every few minutes Carlisle then spoke while grabbing his black medical beg "Alright Bella roll up your sleeve so I can give you the morphine" Bella shook her head "No Carlisle I can handle this" Edward looked about ready to protest but Carlisle stopped him with a look "OK then…guess it's time where would you want us to do this" Bella tried not to smile this was what she wanted now and always "Can we do it outside on the back porch please I want to look at the stars for a few minutes?", "Any thing you want Bella" Edward said following her outside with determine steps he could do this, this was what she wanted and a part of him had wanted it too he wanted an eternity with Bella he stood watching her as she looked at the stars and after a few minutes he came behind her whispering against her neck "You ready?" she shivered but nodded "Yes" carefully he kissed her neck relaxing her body against his then slowly opened his mouth more tasting her flesh he closed his eyes then listening to her breathing become more shallow though she didn't make a sound even as he sank his teeth deeper into her flesh until he tasted blood the sweet intoxicating taste of her blood put his whole body in a trance like response but he fought it he'd already fed less then a day ago he didn't need more he didn't want to hurt her yet he didn't want to stop and so it was with the greatest effort he pulled his head back forcing it from her neck seeing the angry flesh where his teeth had sank into her flesh small drops of blood pooling over the wounds now he still held her but turned her in his arms looking worried "Are you alright Bella darling?" she smiled "I'm fine my skin just feels warm it doesn't even hurt" Edward sighed in relief wanting to kiss her but he didn't want to force her to have to taste her own blood "Its ok to kiss me Edward I'm going to have to get use to the taste to begin with" he laughed then lowered his face kissing her softly he then turn to Carlisle always watching and protecting "Come here Bella let me clean that up a little don't want it getting infected because the venom still hasn't had enough time to go all the way through your system your still susceptible to dyeing off an infection like any other human" he rubbed some hydrogen peroxide on the marks then place a small bandage over it they then walked back into the house where everyone was anxiously waiting they all smiled at the sight of Bella's bandaged neck but looked confused because she didn't appear at all even in the slightest amount of pain Alice spoke first "It doesn't hurt Bella?" Bella smiled "Not in the least just like I knew it wouldn't because this is what I chose to do for my life, but I really am tired I think I'm going to turn in for the night" Edward walked with her upstairs and as she lay down next to him she kissed him softly whispering "Thank you for everything Edward, I knew you could do it" he smiled "It was hard but I remembered what you said about me stopping because I loved you, and that's what gave me the strength to stop when I needed to, now get some sleep I have a feeling this is the side effect of the bite for you" she fell asleep quickly nor did she stir the next day none of the family was worried she was definitely still alive but as Carlisle guess this was the side effect of the bite for just as Edward had said, everyone watched her carefully but didn't worry.

Charlie came over later that day and Carlisle who'd already fabricated a story saying that she'd had to sedate as she'd relapsed with a high fever and so her body needed to heal thus the reason for sedating her. Charlie was very worried but he had faith in Dr. Cullen and Edwards family was apparently taking good care of her while she stayed to recover though she'd not spoken once to her mother since she'd fallen ill Charlie had kept her updated on Bella's progress of recovery and to help out he'd gone to the different shops in town that Edward and Bella had visited to plan there wedding to make sure everything was in order, Edward had hardly left Bella's side since she'd fallen ill and as Bella's father he felt it was his responsibility to look after her interest while she was ill, and her biggest interest was her wedding now school would be out in little more then a month and the teachers had all sent written permission that she could finish school from home while she "Recovered" from her "Illness". Two days later Bella woke up slowly she became aware of things first the bright light streaming through the small parting of curtains in her window, and a strong smell that she couldn't pin point and accurate description of all she knew was it made her stomach turn she then turned to her left and sitting in a chair was Edward watching her, and when he saw she was awake he smiled "I'm glad to see your finally awake" she gave him a questioning gaze "You've been passed out for three days, as your bodies way or handling your transformation" he smiled at these words as she did too however though she got whiff of the smell from a moment ago that made her light headed as she mumbled "What in gods name is that god awful smell" Edward laughed lightly sniffing the air he looked at her surprised "That my dear is the smell of your first humans and I'm rather impressed those humans are at least ten miles out, most new vampires can't smell more then two or three miles out" she wrinkled her nose "Well they smell horrible, I'd rather have some of that deer there hunting" Edward again looked surprised "You smelled the deer?" she made a face "of course I did the smell is attach to me like an over powered perfume" laughed kissing her "Sounds to me like you were given an extra talent like me or Alice, but the ability to smell at great distances" he then helped her sit up, then stand "Can you help me to the mirror I want to see how much my looks changed" she didn't notice Edward had stopped suddenly and was sniffing the air greedily around her for a moment then when she did she asked "What is it? is something the matter?" he smiled "Not at all but you won't believe this I thought after you were changed you're smell wouldn't be so inviting but I'm learn right now that your smell is even stronger it makes me want you even more he said leaning in to kiss her hungrily, this was when she noticed his sent it was light and fresh like a warm summer day on the beach but there was also a slight minty flavor to it and the smell was intoxicating driving her half mad as she forced greedy kisses on him they broke apart though breathing harshly "Alright now to see how much my looks have changed" they reached the mirror and Bella was shocked to see her reflection her hair was some how shinier and softer looking her skin was more pale but it looked good on her, her lips were a deeper red color now and her eyes, where dark as night though she knew they would change with her mood and level of hunger.