Hey guys! Long time, no update... sorry about that. School has been hectic, to say the least. But, I am updating today, which makes me happy. I love to update. But, I have one request. Please do not think that I gave up on this story... I'm not. Once I start something, I will finish it. Simple as that. It takes me awhile to update due to school. Like I said, it's hectic. I have 2 stories that I am working on right now, and I am able to write about a page in each one a day. So, three to five days is a chapter. Then I send it to my beta (who's school is also hectic). This process takes awhile, but I think that it is well-worth it in the end. Also, I am having more inspiration to write the other story, so yeah.

Okay, someone asked if Bella could remember them due to a line in the last chapter. The answer is no. I guess that I am so used to writing about Bella knowing that they are vampires that I kinda forgot that she didn't know. Sorry about that, and a huge thanks to angelplusbuffyequals4ever.

Also, thanks to the amazing reviews. That is the only reason why I continue to this story. Don't be shy and review please. I will answer every single one of them if you enable personal messages and if you are a member. Sorry to non-members, but unless you find a way to talk besides in a review, I would be happy to. Other than that, it does not allow me to contact an anomynous person. Sorry... :( But a huge thanks to those that do review nonetheless. :D

So, have fun with reading. This is Edward's point of view. It is kind of fluffy at times.

xxAlicexBrandonxCullenxx

Time didn't seem to come fast enough. My mind kept on drifting to Bella. I hope she is okay up there without me for a little while. I was going to join her soon.

People were dressed in some odd outfits. I'm guessing that's what they believe "Father Marcus" dressed up as. It made me laugh that they would take this holiday to such an extreme. Marcus must be proud.

At eleven, I decided to go to the huge clock tower. It was the only shade that I could possibly find, and I needed this for another hour. I stood there, listening to the humans' thoughts.

What is he doing? He must be a very odd boy. He should be enjoying his holiday, one lady thought.

I need to make sure my children stay away from him. After all, he is not even dressed appropriately. Doesn't he know that this is a holiday? No, Abigail, get away from the crazy man! A man thought.

He seems kind of normal. I wonder where his parents are. I wonder if he is lost. A lady thought as she came up to me.

"Sir, are you lost?" she asked.

"No, ma'am. Thank you though. I promised my mother I would meet her here at noon. I wanted to be early," I said, making up a lie. That one wasn't that bad.

"Oh, okay. I know your mother would be proud," she said. I knew my mother would not be proud of what I am about to do, but I had to continue living my lie for this lady. Too soon, she would find out the truth. I wonder how she would take it.

"Yes, ma'am. She will be. She taught me well," I said back, dropping the conversation. She walked away.

The clock struck noon. I would begin my death march to the sun and beyond. I closed my eyes.

"EDWARD!" I heard someone yell. The beautiful voice reminded me of my Bella. She was so beautiful.

I took another step and the voice got louder. I knew my mind was playing tricks on me, but I thanked it. At least it would give my final moments a rest.

When I was about to step directly in the sunlight and expose myself, I felt something hard crush into me. I held them up and looked up.

What I saw amazed me. It was Bella, her beauty beyond stunning to my black eyes.

"Bella?" I asked.

"Edward," she said breathless.

Just then, I saw Felix and Demetri walk out from the cave. I instantly braced myself, putting Bella behind me.

"I have not been in breach of the contract. I am still thinking about Aro's offer," I told them.

"I merely meant to point out your proximity to the sun," Felix replied. Oh.

"Perhaps we should take this to a proper venue," Demetri spoke up.

"Bella, why don't you go enjoy the festival? I will be out shortly," I said to her.

"Bring the girl," Demetri said. He couldn't get a feel of Bella. I smiled in satisfaction.

I braced myself, ready to fight. Bella put an arm on my shoulder and my troubles went away. I instantly conceded and walked Bella and I to the entrance of the Volturi's castle.

This should be fun, I thought before walking in.

"Edward! It is certainly lovely to see you again!" I heard a high-pitched voice call. Alice.

"It is lovely to see you as well, Alice," I said. "What brings you and Bella here?" I asked casually, knowing that there were other ears here.

Alice showed me the memories in her head while rambling off about Esme and her taking care of Bella. She then explained what Bella was thinking.

Bella had gone to see Jacob. I still haven't figured out why I can't see him. I am still very peeved about that. She had come back later. She had left us a note that we had not read before you jumped to a conclusion. Edward, you came to a conclusion way too fast! So, you see that fuss was over nothing at all. I really wish you wouldn't be so overdramatic sometimes. You just run off to conclusions. Don't worry, she still loves you. She doesn't know about what we are still. I have tried to deviate away from that subject," Alice thought.

Bella became frantic during certain parts of the walk. She panicked when she was in the darkness mostly. I didn't blame her; I was scared myself.

I held Bella the whole time. She seemed to allow this for no apparent reason, but I was thankful. I figured that she would hate me after what had happened in the dance studio. I hated myself for that. I wonder if it was explained to her the right way. Then again, if she was the same Bella, she wouldn't mind. She loved me in an unconditional way even though I could not find out why.

Demetri led us to an office reception area where I was before. A lot had changed since then. I realized that I was absurd for wanting to die. Bella was really alive and well. She still couldn't remember, but I didn't mind that. I knew that our memories may be lost forever, but I knew that we would create more to replace them. My only concern was getting out of this office…alive.

While passing, the receptionist was given a flirtatious look which she quickly returned. I thought of Bella and I, and I kissed Bella's hair. I also held her tighter to me.

We also passed Alec in the hallway. He commented on my mood being better. Bella looked at me, confused. Apparently, she thought that my mood could be no worse than this.

"And this is the cause of all your troubles?" Alec continued, before laughing.

I smiled, but I still held my face due to the impending doom we would no doubt have.

"Dibs," Felix commented from behind us.

I couldn't contain the growl that came next. Nothing would happen to my dear Bella as far as I was concerned. I would make sure of that and protect that. I would swear on my grave, which may be coming soon.

"Patience," Alice said as she placed a hand on my shoulder.

Alec and Jane were talking about Aro being enthralled over company.

I nodded, and we continued walking.

I could tell that Bella was getting tired in the previous alley. I continued to just hold most of her weight while she leaned into me.

Of course, Aro was waiting in the room we were brought to; this was called the "dinner room," as they ate dinner in here. I was not too pleased with this observation.

Edward welcomed Bella and I. Bella seemed distant, like she was trying to figure out what was going on. I hoped she wouldn't.

"What a pleasure it is to see you! What brings you back? Have you decided to take us up on our offer?" Aro asked.

"I have come here to ask permission to leave. I would like to go back to Carlisle now that I know Bella is here and alive," I said politely. I could tell that Aro was okay, but Caius seemed to be disturbed.

"She knows our secret, Edward! She cannot be exposed to others for risk of her telling," Caius said. Of course, he would bring this up. Bella looked at me questioningly, but I just shook my head.

"Caius, my brother, you have a point! Can Bella remember anything?" Aro asked. He knew about Bella's amnesia from my previous thoughts.

"No, she cannot," I said blatantly.

"She is a danger to the public. What would happen if she were to remember and blurt it out, not realizing?" Aro asked.

"We should exterminate her now to save the trouble," someone said.

That was it. I broke. I jumped onto the floor, hoping to strangle Felix. The comment seemed to come from his direction.

Pain. Immense pain. I writhed on the ground, hoping two things. The first was that Bella would not see this. The other was that Jane would let up on her burning techniques. She is quite sadistic and enjoys other's pain.

Bella seemed to notice this and screamed. Jane looked up at Bella. The pain in my head finally stopped, but I was still panicked. I ran to Bella to try to protect her. Of course, this didn't work. If Bella had to go through the same pain, she wouldn't be able to take it. It would kill me inside.

Nothing. Bella was not writhing on the floor, her thoughts being burned. She just looked up at me questioningly. For the second time today, I just shook my head. This could be answered later.

"That was fun. Let's get back to work," Aro said, and I nodded.

"The question still remains of what to do with Bella," he said. I tensed, hoping for the best.

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