Hey guys, I hope you're having a good summer and thank you for the reviews to my stories; your feedback is very much appreciated and it really helps me be motivated to write more.

I'm sorry that this is a shorter chapter than most. I'm also sorry to say that until I finish this story, The Goddess Among Us won't be updated. It will be updated as soon as possible, but I have too much on my plate at the current time to do so many stories. I'm lightening the workload until I get a firmer grip. I'm sorry if this disappoints you and I promise to work as hard as I can.

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Note: Any homophobic remarks in this story are only related to the plot, not in coherence with my beliefs and not meant to bring offence to anyone.

The Sun's Moon Ch. 10

Edward's POV:

Edward held his hand against his face as the marble flesh began to heal, the cracks disappearing. As he drank from another bloodbag, the same questions cycled through his head. What happened to his Bella and why did she attack him? He was only trying to do what's best for her! Those mutts are dangerous and that woman that was holding his Bella just felt... wrong. The smell from her came across as old and powerful, just like the Volturi.

Edward cursed as a fragment hit the wrong place. Groaning, he asked himself "What happened to her?!"

He ripped it into place

A few minutes later, he climbed up the tree until he got to the top, sitting on the highest branch. As he looked over the landscape, his mind wandered to Bella. How she was so perfect when he had met her. Shy, curious, willing to accept him and his family. He'd been (semi) happy that the painful part of his life was over. Then, James had to ruin it by putting his mate in danger! He had left Bella to protect her and years later, she comes back and with a woman claiming his mate as her own?! It was unnatural! Evil! A man and a woman are supposed to be together, forever intertwined! Not two women or men! Such bonding was against the very laws of God!

Then came along the fact that she is a Child of the Moon. That was a huge problem. He wasn't worried about her soul; werewolfs don't really have control of their actions. What he was worried about is if word got out to the Volturi. Caius has ordered all werewolves to be killed on sight without mercy after an attempt on his life. Edward clenched the wood beside him, leaving a crack going down the whole tree before he said "I can't let anyone harm her, but how did she turn into a- wait, there was something. I saw that woman's body change, her eyes. For a split second, she looked as pale as us. Her eyes looked like ours, but they were split! What if she is one of us? What if her gift allows her to manipulate others into believing what she believes and gives her what she wants? If it's true and she's as old as I think, she could've taken a werewolf as a pet and kept it out of the Volturi's view! When she found Isabella, she must've allowed the Child to bite Bella. Fully changed, Bella would have little to no control over her actions and, put in a suggestive position, would've succumbed to whatever charms that witch placed on her!"

Edward nodded to himself as he realized it made perfect sense before he said "Bella, I'm sorry I wasn't here to protect you when you needed me, but I'm here now and I will free you from that woman. I have no doubt she has my family wrapped around her little finger and that must be why they're so accepting of her. I will free you, Bella. I will free you and my family and I will never leave you again. I promise."

He heard his family coming and slid down the tree back to the house, careful to keep his thoughts... uncertain around Alice.

Bella's POV:

Leah smiled as Ahmanet laughed hysterically after hearing another story, Bella blushing as she watched. Leah then got a look in her eye before she asked "Hey, Ahmy, do you mind if I call you that?"

Ahmanet shook her head and Leah asked "There's a really good drink downstairs in the fridge if you want to try."

The princess shrugged and followed the girl down the stairs with Bella cautiously following them. When they got to the fridge, Leah opened it and pulled out a bottle of what looked like water. Bella immediately said "Oh no, you don't! I know what you're up to, Leah. You won't corrupt my girlfriend with that!"

Leah smiled "I think you're blowing it a little out of proportion, Bella. It could be fun."

Confused, Ahmanet asked "What could be fun?"

Letting out a breath, Bella explained "She wants to put vodka in you. It makes you do really dumb things if you drink enough."

Ahmanet snorted "I think I can withstand any mixture humans have made. Come on."

Bella sighed before saying "I'll help you out when you need it."

Leah uncorked the bottle, poured a small helping into a cup, and handed it to Ahmanet, the princess downing it immediately. Her face was pleasant at first before it turned alarmed. Bella, panicking, asked "Ahmanet, are you okay?"

Her answer was a small burp from the princess before she held out the cup again and asked "Just felt a little burn, but it is good. Another, please?"

Leah obliged and the cup was drained just as quickly.

Minutes later after several full cups, Bella groaned as Ahmanet giggled and poked at her Chosen's cheek. Bella looked to Leah "This is your fault."

Leah smiled again before taking a swig from the bottle and saying "C'mon, you have to admit that it's good that the girl can loosen up. You have a lightweight on your hands, Bella."

Ahmanet giggled "I weigh light. Hehehehe."

She reaches for the bottle, but Bella grabbed it and put it out of her reach, all while saying "Oh no, you don't. I think you've had enough."

Ahmanet pointed to her and said "I've had enough when I say I've had enough. Hehehehehe. It's really good."

Bella rolled her eyes at the cliche reply before saying "It is good, but right now, you can't have anymore."

Ahmanet slumped against her Chosen "Please? I thought you loved me. Just a little more."

Bella replied "I'm stopping it here because I love you. You can have more eventually, but right now, I think you need some rest."

Ahmanet sighed, saying "Fine, carry me to our bed, my noble steed."

Before Bella could start walking, Ahmanet got caught in a giggle fit again before touching Bella's nose and playfully saying "Boop."

Bella couldn't help but smile at her mate's ridiculous behavior before picking the princess up, bridal style, and carrying her back to the bedroom. She laid the woman down and before she could pull away, Ahmanet grabbed her head and kissed her heatedly. When they pulled away for breath, Bella asked "What are you doing?"

Ahmanet pulled her borrowed T-shirt off before pulling Bella into the bed with her and saying "I want to show my love to my Chosen."

Before she could make another move, Bella grabbed Ahmanet's wrists and flipped them over. Her eyes turned a pale blue before kissing Ahmanet hungrily, both her and her wolf on the surface. Then she stopped.

Ahmanet looked up to her confused before Bella said "I don't want it to happen like this. As much as I'd love to show how much I love you, I couldn't stand it if you were angry at me for taking advantage."

Ahmanet pondered for a second before exhaustion took over and she curled into her Chosen's chest. Bella pulled her close, her brown hair splayed across the pillow before kissing Ahmanet on her forehead, whispering "I love you."

She felt her body shutting down as well and she wrapped her arms fully around her mate before letting the black come.

Ahmanet's POV:

She felt the smooth sand underneath her feet, the warm breeze against her face. The smell of the fresh water in the air. Ahmanet opened her eyes and saw water running smoothly in the small oasis. They wandered, setting sight on a huge city that was very familiar to the princess. Her home.

What felt like seconds later, she was walking through the streets. Empty streets. Moving faster, her ears caught something in the wind. Almost... like a whip cracking. Almost sprinting now, the sand digging into her skin, her eyes caught people hiding in the shadows. Men, women, and children. All of them were hiding in the shadows, as if hiding from Ra himself. She kept running, the cracking sounds getting louder until she nearly slid into the town square. What she saw was horrifying. Shadowy figures stood in front of a platform, where she could see a man raise a whip before cracking it down onto whoever was being punished.

Looking up, her eyes narrowed when she saw... her father, looking down at the scene with what she dared say was a gleam in his eye. As she watched, Ahmanet saw her father's second wife step out of the shadows. Another figure stepped into view. It was a boy, only around 10 years old. Her eyes widened in shock and horror when she saw the Eye of Horus around his neck, the brand of a Prince. The boy smiled down at the scene below him, his black eyes mirroring his father. That boy was her brother. Another cry and Ahmanet forced herself through the crowd until she could see the person clearly.

The girl had near black hair, save for strands of grey. The skin on her back had been all but completely ripped off of her body by the whip. Bruises, cuts, and burns decorated the skin. Pulling herself onto the platform, she grabbed the bosun's hand, ripped the whip out of his fingers, and snapped the rope across his face. The skin split and the blood spewed out like a geyser. Guards showed up out of nowhere and took out their khophesh's. The first rushed forward, moving to impale her, but she backhanded him to the ground before taking his khopesh and throwing it through his chest!

Two rushed at her at the same time, but Ahmanet grabbed a staff and hit one across the face, knocking his tooth out, and slamming the pole into the others genitals. Number one got up again and rushed her with a knife, but she kicked it out of his hand, snatched it mid-air, and started stabbing him rapidly with it. When she was done, his chest was a leaking mess. The other two got back up again, but she delivered a powerful roundhouse kick across both of their faces, wiping them off the stage.

Rushing over to the girl, she turned the girl's head to her and reed back in shock and horror. It was her face, covered in scars, bruises, dirt, and worst of all, tears. Her twin cried through her pain as blood pooled below her. Her twin reached out "Help me."

Enraged, she looked to her father, but backed away again, horrified. Her past family all had black eyes, looking down at her emotionless. She heard a voice "Ahmanet, help me. Please."

Turning back to the girl, she collapsed to her knees when she saw her Bella, chained and beaten in her twin's place. Bella reached out "Save me."

Before Ahmanet could do anything, an arrow pierced Bella's chest and darkness consumed the dream.

Ahmanet woke up suddenly, a sheen of sweat covering her body and a massive ache in her head quickly making itself known. Bella woke up next to her and asked "Are you okay?"

Ahmanet ran to the bathroom before replying "I hate your friend. Please tell me I did not do anything shameful."

She heard her Chosen chuckle, but Ahmanet felt her tears almost begging to come up after hearing her Bella scream, her final breaths, her calls for help. Ahmanet felt herself shake at the sounds echoing in her ears before she hit the counter softly, cursing her father for haunting her still. That's when she heard "Ahmanet, are you okay?"

Ahmanet quickly answered "Yes" before turning off the light and closing the door behind her, Bella waiting for her.

Bella's POV:

As Bella and Ahmanet came downstairs, Charlie came out of nowhere with a phone in his hand. He held it up and, tone betraying his anger, tried to calmly say "Alice called. Asked to know when you want to meet up. I still can't believe you even want to be in the same house with them."

Bella replied calmly "I can't solve anything if I run away. I figured we'd leave in a couple of hours so I can get this over with quickly and painlessly."

Charlie sighed "Fine, but just know that I and a set of handcuffs for each of them are just a phone call away."

Bella laughed before saying "Thanks Dad. Ahmanet and I are going to watch something if you want to join us?"

Shaking his head while smiling, Charlie replied "No thanks, I think I'll leave you two lovebirds to yourselves while I go fishing with Billy. It's been a while since I've seen him."

Bella whispered to Ahmanet "His version of a long time is a few days."

Ahmanet laughed lightly, but Charlie caught it and asked "What's so funny?"

Both of them replied in unison "Nothing!"

Charlie eyed them both suspiciously before going to grab his stuff.

Ahmanet sat down on the couch, asking "So, what are we watching?"

Bella looked through the movies before saying "A movie about our version of magic."

Ahmanet looked at the case in Bella's hands and the title read Now You See Me.

Time Skip:

As Leah drove, Bella smiled as she watched her mate playing with cards. Jack had apparently struck her deep as a character, but personally, Bella's favorite character was Atlas. He was... complicated and a pure jokester. Sure, he was stubborn and a little weird, but she wouldn't be lying if she said everyone was a little bit weird in their own way. Before she could dwell on it anymore, the smell of sugar bleach filled her nose and Leah groaned as she pinched her nose to block out the smell. Setting the deck down, Ahmanet took Bella's hand and asked "Are you sure about this?"

Breathing deeply, Bella looked to Ahmanet "Nope, so let's go."

With that, she opened the door and stepped out.

I hoped you enjoyed this chapter, it was mainly to break some of the tension and build up to later chapters. I'm sorry for leaving you guys with a bad cliffhanger again, but I will be back. There are really only two planned out chapters left, so we're approaching the end, I believe. Review and share your thoughts, please.

P.S.- if you guys were expecting a lemon with drunk Ahmanet, sorry to disappoint you guys. I don't do those because I honestly don't think I'd do very well and I'm too stiff to put that into my stories. Sorry.