Sorry this story's moving too fast, I tried to write longer chapters for the last sequence of events. Bella having to leave, etc. But let me know what you think, I'm pretty sure this story's almost over, I just keep adding things...

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Song for this chapter: Pursuit of Happiness – Kid Cudi, Lost – Michael Buble

Just The Beginning

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Renee stepped forward, grabbing Bella's arm and pulling her back violently. I growled as she was ripped from me, but instantly stopped myself at her incredulous glare. I tried to breathe, tried to stay in control.

"Your stuff is in the car, we're going." I blocked the exit, then looked up as Charlie stepped forward. I turned and left, afraid of losing my composure. I was still watching as they cautiously stepped out of their house, watching for me. But Bella for a different reason.

"I love you, Bella, I'm sorry I'm not strong enough to say a proper goodbye." She looked towards my spot in the trees, as if she could hear me.

"Goodbye, my love." She whispered as she slipped into the car.

"I love you."

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When she left, I stopped living, she had been my life, but she was cruelly taken away. Quite literally pried from my arms.

I wished I could sleep at night, so I could dream of her, though I knew they would only be night terrors. Was she okay? I didn't know where she went, that was kept a secret from me.

I clambered to the water slowly. I wanted to be able to drown, to kill myself with a cloud of depression, and not stupidity. I knew it would never be possible, but I still wished upon it. Wading in, I slowly lowered to the ground, the water over running my dry clothes, and clinging to my body. I closed my eyes, and let in the natural sensations.

The water was warm to me, it swirled around and tangled itself within my blond hair. I wrapped my arms around the back of my knees, resting my cheek against them, and dreaming of the past. If one of them wanted to find me, they could. But right now, I just needed to be alone with my thoughts.

I tangled my fingers in my hair forcing myself to look up at the moon through the swirling water. I wondered if Bella was looking at the same thing, like we were connected through sight. But a sigh fell through my chest, bubbling up to the surface, the last of my air.

I sat there for hours, until the sun peeked through the clouds, transforming my skin to diamonds.

A splash broke through my lonely haze, causing me to rise in surprise, the water coursing past my chest.

"Dad," Jasper stood a yard away, the water trailing around his knees.

"Jasper," I stepped forward in concern. He waved it off, sitting down so his feet dangled in the water. I watched him curiously, waiting for him to come out and say what he needed.

"I'm sorry," He said, bowing his head and pulling at the grass absentmindedly. "I'm sorry that she was taken away from you, out of everyone, you deserved love the most."

I stepped out, instantly sitting next to him. We were both quiet for a second. "Thank you," I said, staring at him intently, waiting for him to speak again, there was more he had to say.

"We all want her back, we miss her too." He said, flicking the grass into the water.

I pulled my legs to my chest, wrapping my arms around them and letting my hands dangle. "We will, son, I promise. Has Alice seen anything?"

"She hasn't seen anything, she just gets these weird emotions, like she isn't living, she's only existing, she has an imaginary world where you're always there, and the pain and loss doesn't exist." A tight knot formed in my chest, making it hard to breathe, though I knew I didn't have too.

"I wanted a better life for her, why did this have to happen?" I asked, collapsing into myself. My hair fell into my face, and I looked over the stream to the rolling hills. Jasper followed my gaze, leaning back on his elbows and watching the birds play their little games of tag. Their little chirps calling out fouls and laughing as they ran into each other. I watched them too, wondering how such creatures could live this life and enjoy it as they did.

We sat in a comfortable silence, a comfort only brought on by another family member. "We'll get her back, right?" He asked, looking to me for the confirmation he needed.

"There's no doubt in my mind."

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Bpov,

The sun blared through the window as I tried to keep the darkness surrounding me. My mother barged in, the lock on my door rattling as it disconnected from the handle. I didn't realize she knew how to use a screw driver.

"You're getting out of this house." She said, pulling the curtains open with a screech from the rail. I covered my ears with my hands and shut my eyes tightly.

Six months and it already felt like six years. My heart fluttered as I thought of the last memory, how anger burned in his eyes, his lips curling back over his white teeth cruelly. But most of all, the pain, he had known that I would leave, that this would be the last time with my presence close. We had been together four years, but it felt like a life time.

A sob ripped through my chest as my mother grabbed my shoulders. Shaking me, to knock sense into my rather hard head. I fell off the bed, and I hoped I would never hit the ground. But when I did, reality came knocking, and I anxiously scrambled back to the far corner.

"Don't be foolish," My mother said, leaving my room and slamming the door behind her.

It was silent and I knew she had gone to seek comfort from Phil. If only I had someone to hold me when I was frustrated, or sad, or just lonely and needed the man I loved.

I got up shakily from the carpeted floor, leaning over to close the curtains.

The darkness would once again be my arms of comfort.

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Cpov,

"We've got a pretty definite area," Alice said, grabbing my arm and leading me to the far table in the living room. I sat down next to Jasper on the couch, resting my elbows on my knees as I leaned forward.

"Where?" I asked anxiously, tapping my fingers against the top of the coffee table.

"Texas, and Carlisle, stop it, you're leaving dents." I pulled my hands away, shoving them into my coat pockets.

"Where in Texas?"

"Somewhere close to Houston, probably along the edge of a lake. I've seen Bella sitting with her feet in water, but nothing else." I sighed, slumping forward and running my fingers through my hair.

"When can we go?" Jasper spoke up from beside me.

"Yes," I looked up, my spirits instantly lifted. "Alice?" I asked, turning towards her.

"Now."

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Bpov,

The dogs were barking, distracting me from my reading. I was tempted to throw the book into the water, but thought better of it. Squinting my eyes, I looked up towards the sky.

I missed Forks, I never realized it, but Forks was more of a home than any other place on Earth. The sun here was too bothersome, I'd much rather sit alone in my room where I could pretend it was Forks, and hope that maybe Carlisle would jump through my window like he used too.

But that was a dream for another time.

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Cpov,

The small, pink house came into view.

I could faintly hear three heartbeats through the thin walls, I blinked once, nervous to open the car door. But it opened for me, someone grabbing my shirt collar, to drag me out of my seat.

"Alice," I complained, picking myself up from the ground.

"Yes?" She asked innocently.

"Was that really necessary?"

"You weren't going to get out, so yes, it was." She stuck her tongue out at me, stretching her arms out in front of her and yawning.

I looked over her shoulder, someone was watching.

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Bpov,

Renee met me in the kitchen, she smiled brightly, but it was scared. I looked behind her, or I tried too, but she stepped in front of me.

"Want some lunch?" She asked cheerfully, still standing towards the large bay window.

"No, thanks, I was going to..." I trailed off, peeking over her shoulder.

She stopped me.

"What are you looking at?"

I shrugged. "Don't know, you're blocking it."

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Cpov,

Alice grabbed Jasper's hand, holding onto him tightly, encouragingly.

My hands were shaking as I knocked lightly on the pale white door. It took a couple of minutes before a scraggly man opened the door.

I extended my hand curtly, "Carlisle Cullen," I said as he took it, he flinched away after a second from my abnormally cold temperature.

"Isabella wouldn't happen to be home, would she?" I asked politely, trying to making eye contact.

He almost shook his head, but Jasper's glare made him change his mind. "Good choice," Jasper said threateningly.

"Bella," He called nervously, backing away from the door.

She stood at the end of the hallway, I heard Renee calling her back, but she had already seen me. She was stuck to the floor, I heard her heartbeat pick up. She stepped forward once, before a hand wrapped around her arm. She turned quickly, pulling her arm back swiftly. "Please... Don't touch me." She whispered before swiveling back to me.

"Carlisle," Her smile brightened her damp face, seeing her smile made me whole, like I didn't know what was missing until I retrieved it.

"Bella,"

Most over used word: umm...

If you really don't like it, I'll re write it, but it might take a while. Though I want you to be the ones who like it, not myself.

What did you think, it moved too fast? Not enough details on the whole scene where Bella left Forks? I got too many reviews saying they didn't want them separated, but I had my heart set on it, so I made it short. Did it work? Did it flunk?

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I'll update sooner...