Chapter 9

EPOV

I had stayed with her all through the night but there was still no change. Alice had tried to look into Bella's future but it was too blurry and faded. I never let go of her hand throughout the entire night.

I knew it wasn't looking good for her Carlisle had said the longer she stayed under the more likely it was that she would never wake up. It felt like my heart was shattering at just the thought of her not

making it. "Bella, my love you have to wake up. Please come back to me. I can't do this alone I need you here. Mason needs you here." There was a nock at the door and Esme came in worry and fear

marring her face. "How is she, Edward?" "She hasn't changed. I guess it's time I start accepting the fact that she isn't coming back." She nelt down beside me, "Edward Cullen, don't you dare begin to

think like that. You have to have faith that she will pull through this. Bella is a fighter she will wake up when her body is ready to." She kissed my forehead and squeezed my hand before walking back

downstairs. Carlisle came in next to check on Bella when he put his hand on my shoulder, "Son, she will be fine." "I only wish I could believe you. When is Aro to arrive?" He sighed, "Any moment."

"Thank you." He walked out leaving me to watch over Bella. It wasn't long before I began to hear Aro and his guard approaching us quickly. I left Bella and went downstairs to stand by my family

outside where we waited for them. When they came into view I saw Aro had a very dissappointed look on his face as he glared at Felix and Jane. "Carlisle, my friend I am so sorry about this. I truly had

no idea what these two imbaciles were planning." "We understand, Aro. We do not blame you for the actions of a careless few but we would appreciate it if you would make sure that these two do not

do without punishment," he turned to me before continuing, "They nearly killed my newest daughter who is still in critical condition." "I am deeply sorry, Carlisle and they most certainly will be

punished. Demtri, Alec?" He motioned for them to retrieve Jane and Felix from Emmett and Jasper. Jane's mind was immediantly flooded with fear as she knew what was coming for her. "Please,

Aro. You need me you can't just kill me." "Yes I can, my dear. You have caused a great deal of trouble for me and I can not allow that. Alec, Demtri, you know what to do." One by one there bodies

were dissmembered and thrown into a burning heap to be destroyed. I only wish I could have done it myself. Aro and Carlisle continued to talk but Alice got my attention with a vision she was having.

She was seeing Bella awakening in just a few moments. My heart filled with joy, happiness, and relief as I dashed back into the house and flew back to our room.