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"A vision? What happened?"

Alice stepped towards me and looked at me cautiously. I was really scared now.

"Alice? Please. Tell me what's going on." Tears were now streaming down my face. She smiled gently and wiped them away with her tiny hands.

"I saw…something that could turn…bad."

"The Volturi?"

"No, not the Volturi. OK, listen, before I tell you, we have to explain something to you. Carlisle?"

Carlisle stepped forward from where he was standing next to Esme and paused. He looked as though he was trying to find the best way to phrase whatever he was going to say.

"About a hundred years ago, I met a vampire named Samuel. He was living in the north of England, where I was visiting at the time. He and his wife, Clara, were very hospitable and very good friends, but they did not follow my hunting habits.

I tried to convince them to try my way of life, and they did for a month or two. They weren't satisfied though and began to hunt humans again behind my back. As far as I know they still do.

Since then, their clan has grown. Their numbers are even to ours now, and it's just that…well, the babies have blood flowing through their veins. Since you are their mother, their blood resembles yours as Edward has none. I'm sure you're beginning to understand the possibilities of what may happen?"

"Th-th-they want to eat my babies?"

Edward immediately hugged me to him.

"Bella, sweetheart, they don't know about the babies, but Alice did say that they were…"

"They were what, Edward?"

"On a hunting trip." he whispered. "They plan to visit Carlisle here."

"When?"

"In two days," Alice whispered. I broke down into sobs, worried sick for my children. These vampires were on a hunting trip?

"So, what they just decided they'd like to try eating Americans for a change?" Emmett chuckled and was promptly smacked on the back of the head by Rosalie, who also looked worried.

"Well, no, but the others that have joined Samuel and Clara were curious about our lifestyle and so they thought they'd pay a visit. It's just that they weren't planning on changing their habits. And the others also feel no allegence to Carlisle, which would be the only thing to stop Samuel and Clara from..."

"Hurting our babies?" He nodded gravely and everyone was silent. There was no way I was letting these creeps hurt my kids.

Without thinking, the words spilled from my mouth. "Change me. Now."

"Bella-"

"Edward, no. You have to. Esme and Rose, you take the kids away somewhere and Edward you change me tonight."

"As I was going to say," Edward began again with a hint of teasing in his tone. "We were just discussing your change before you came in. The babies' scent is sinilar to yours, but yours is so much more...potent. It may be safest to change you. The only problem is that we would have to move...tonight, as soon as possible."

This brought me up short. There were two names floating around in my mind, as well as the constant alarm bells ringing for William and Hannah. Charlie and Renee. What would I do about them?

I sighed. I knew there was nothing we could do but move. They had both gotten to meet my babies and for that I was grateful. I may never be able to see my parents again, but at least they were able to meet their grandchildren once.

Tears began to stream down my face again. I looked around to see that everyone but Edward had left the room. When had they gone? I didn't have the energy to care.

"Bella. I'm so sorry. We don't have to do anything tonight if you don't want. Alice didn't see them attacking, it's just a precaution. Sweetheart, I'm so sor-"

I cut him off. "Edward, it's OK. It's just a lot to take in. I was just thinking about Charlie, Renee and that I was grateful the kids met them at least once. You have to change me. If anything happens to our kids, Edward, I swear to God-"

"I know. We won't let anything happen to them. Never. Are you sure about this?"

"Absolutely. I spose we should pack."

"Alice has taken care of that. We just have to get the kids sorted out. Bella, I'm sorry, but I don't think you're going to be able to have them near you for a few days. We don't know what's going to happen while you change, so maybe it would be best if-"

"No, I know. Rose and Esme can take them. Where will you change me?" I didn't want to think about being away from my children.

"Here. Then, we'll - Emmett, Carlisle and I - will take you up to Alaska in the Jeep. You'll have more room in that car, and the twins' car seats are already in the Volvo."

"OK. Well, let me say...goodbye...to Hannah and William before we...do this."

"Do you want me to stay?" I nodded. I needed Edward with me.

"Hey, babies. I'm really sorry we have to do this. You're both so small..." Tears started to trickle down my cheeks. "I love you both so much, and Mommy and Daddy will see you very soon. I'm going to look different. And I won't have to worry about dropping you. We have to go now, but I love you both so much. Be good for Grandma and Aunty Rose and Aunty Alice. I love you," I whispered again.

We walked back into our room with the kids to find suitcases stacked neatly beside the bed. Alice was a fast worker. Esme, Rose and Alice were sitting on the bed waiting for us.

"OK, the babies are all ready. Please just take them before i change my mind." They were out of our arms in seconds and I started to sob as they left the room. I knew I would see them again in a few days, but I never realised just how hard it was going to be to see them go.

Edward led me to the bed and sat me down. He held me as I cried and we both heard the front door shut and car engines start.

Emmett and Carlisle entered the room and I knew it was time. I also knew there was just one more thing I had to do.

"Are you ready?" Carlisle asked me gently.

"Can I have a minute?" They nodded and left Edward and I alone again.

"Edward, do you have a piece of paper? I need to write a letter to Charlie and Renee." He left the bed for a second and was back with a pen and paper in hand.

My hands were shaking terribly, so in my even more clumsy scrawl I wrote:

Dear Mom and Dad,

I'm so sorry we had to leave like we did, but it was the only way. I love you both so much and I wish you could have had more time with Hannah and William. Know that we love you and that as soon as we can will call. Please don't worry about us, we're absolutely fine. We love you and we're sorry.

All my love,

Bella

I stuck the letter in an envelope and wrote 'Mom and Dad' on the front before sealing it.

"I love you, Edward."

"I love you, too Bella." We kissed softly until I had to breathe. This would be our last kiss that I had to pull back from 'human needs'.

"OK, I'm ready." Carlisle and Emmett came in again and I lay back on the big, golden bed.

"I'm so sorry, Bella," Edward murmured as he kissed my neck. He kissed it one final time then sank his teeth into my flesh. He then bit my wrists and ankles in an attempt to quicken the transformation.

The pain I felt was indescribable. I was on fire. It was nothing compared to when James bit me in the ballet studio. Edward's cool hands were on my face, he was whispering that he loved me, that he was sorry as I screamed out in pain despite my efforts not to.

Carlisle injected some morphine into my still blood-filled veins to lessen the pain. Emmett then swiftly picked me up and carried me to the big Jeep where he lay me on the back seat.

Edward sat beside me, soothing me and letting me know that he was there. Carlisle drove the car while Emmett sat ready in the front seat in case i was to make any outbursts on our trip.

An hour into the drive and my transformation, the pain started to slowly subside and I drifted into darkness.

I woke up suddenly, having no idea where I was. I was aware of the fact that every part of my body was in excruiating pain and that my sight was much clearer. I heard voices coming from next to where I was apparently lying on a bed, in a strange, unfamiliar room.

"Where am I?"

"Bella? Oh thank God! Sweetheart, we're in Alaska, now. You were unconscious for the whole ride up, but you're OK."

"Edward, I'm sore. Really sore."

"I know, but the transformation is nearly finished now."

"How are the babies? Are they safe?"

"They're fine. Esme and Rose have them at the moment. I saw them not long ago."

"OK..."

"What's wrong?"

"I miss them. When will I get to see them?"

"After you hunt, darling. They have part of your blood in their veins, so we don't want to put them at risk." I shuddered at the thought of me harming my own children.

"How long have I been unconscious?"

"About 2 days. By tomorrow you should be fully turned."

"OK. Edward, what color are my eyes right now?"

"They're half way between red and your brown. They haven't finished changing yet," he explained.

"I think I want to sleep one last time."

"Alright, love. I love you."

"I love you, too," I whispered as I drifted into my last trip to Dreamland.

As I slept, I heard Edward whisper sweet nothings and my lullaby filled the room. I was tempted to open my eyes and find Edward's face, focus on him instead of the dull pain still rippling through my body. But I didn't. I didn't know whether Edward would be able to hear me as a vampire and I wanted some alone time in my mind, possibly for the last time ever.

There you go!! I got my school report today and mum said 'we need to talk'- the worst four words ever in any situation...i think i have a problem with deadlines, may explain my frequet lack of updates for other stories...

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