Hey everyone sorry this took so long to put up

. This is the final chapter of TATD and i hope you like it. I tried not to make this too rushed but i had the idea for the ending stuck in my head for a while and it sort of just ended up like this lol. So review and let me know what i should write next. I am thinking about making a Dark Knight fic next. Tell what you think. Give me some plot ideas. Anyways im going to let yall get to readin and i will see ya at the bottom :)

Edward walked over and sat next to me on the porch. Our knees touched slightly as he sat so I scooted away as far as I could to the opposite hand rail.

"Bella, I understand that you may hate me; I hope that your opinion of me alters'. I am not a bad guy."

Edward placed his hand on my knee.

Some may see that the gesture was meant to comfort, I felt the total opposite. I jumped up quickly and turned to face him.

He looked up at me with pinched brows.

"Stop touching me!" I snapped. I caught the slight flinch. For some reason I felt bad, so I spoke softer.

"I…I just…need some space. Please." I turned and walked around the corner of the house. Much to my surprise, he didn't follow me. I didn't really know where I was going.

I just let my legs carry me wherever. My mind was blank as I walked to the edge of the giant gate.

I let out a sigh at the realization that this was as far as I could go.

I grabbed two parallel bars and leaned my forehead against them.

I stood for a moment until I heard a rustling on the other side of the gate.

Looking up into the forest was hard to see because it was dark. A fast movement passed through the nearby bushes.

"Hello?" I asked hesitantly. It was probably just an animal. A deer or something perhaps.

I didn't get a reply, just another movement in the bushes, but this time, it was closer to the gate.

I released the bars and took two slow steps back as a figure emerged.

It was hard to tell who it was, but it was definitely a person.

"Hellooo." the voice was definitely a woman's. It was high and soft, it sounded almost like she was purring.

"You must be Isabella." I could hear the smirk. As she got closer, I could see the outline of her body. She was thin and her hair looked wild and curly.

"Yes. Who are you? Can you get me out of here?" I tried to speak quickly yet quietly. The last thing I needed was for Edward to catch me attempting to escape with a stranger.

The woman laughed a high bell laugh. She was close enough now that I could actually see how pale she was in the moonlight…and her blood red eyes.

"I am Victoria."

It just figures. Victoria just so happens to be a vampire. Red eyes. That means that they drink human blood, right? I think that's what Edward said.

Oh well, I guess this is worth the risk. It's better than being with 7 vampires.

"Well, Victoria, is there any way you could get me out of here?" I looked behind me, paranoid of being caught.

She was quiet for a moment, like she was thinking really hard about whether to let me out or not.

After a while, much to my frustration, she finally agreed to help me.

"I suppose I could let you free." she grinned.

I jumped forward those two steps between us and cried, "oh thank you so much! I owe you! I swear!" as she jumped over the fence.

"Oh don't worry about it, hunny." she smirked. Her smile made me a little unsettled but I forgot about it as she picked me up and jumped back over.

After the much graceful landing I looked around the area. It was much too dark to be able to determine where exactly I would be going.

Victoria must of sensed that and walked beside me.

"Come with me and I will take you to my home. You can sleep there for tonight and in the morning I will show you your way out of the forest and back home."

I almost cried. I was finally free. God has finally answered my prayers and found me Victoria.

Her house wasn't that far of a walk.

It was in the forest alone about a few miles from the Cullen's house.

As we crossed the threshold I asked, "Do you live alone?"

She stopped a few feet in front of me, but didn't turn around. Her shoulder's hunched and her breaths were coming in deeper and deeper.

I must of hit a soft spot.

"I'm sorry. I had no idea."

She just chuckled and waved her hand to dismiss it.

I felt a tingle go down my spine. That was quite dark. If someone died, why would you laugh after confronted about it?

Just don't worry about it Bella. She is helping you, stop being so ignorant. my inward voice scolded.

I was left alone in the living area. Victoria vanished into another room. I thought it not polite to follow her unless invited, so I just waited.

After a few seconds I got bored so I strolled around the room. There was an empty fireplace edged with a white granite mantle.

I quickly looked over the pictures. Most of them were Victoria, laid out on a beach, smiling seductively at the camera.

Next to that picture was an even bigger picture, but she was not alone in this one.

Standing next to her with his arm around Victoria's waist was James.

I flinched and backed away. I didn't want to think about that time with him.

"I just love that picture." I jumped when Victoria chuckled again. I had no idea she was behind me. Was she there the whole time?

I stayed silent. I didn't know what to say.

"You know, James here was a great man. We have been together for centuries." she turned and faced me.

Her eyes were black.

The warm eyes that I had seen before were misplaced with a hard glare.

I could feel the hatred radiating off of her body. All of it was directed towards me.

She circled me slowly.

For a moment I wondered why she was so upset with me, then I remembered what exactly happened after Edward entered the room.

James was killed. It wasn't my fault, though. He came after me.

My eyes grew wider at the realization. Victoria smiled.

"I…I didn't mean for…"

Victoria cut me off, "You…you didn't mean for what? You didn't mean for anyone to get hurt?" she pouted sarcastically.

I gapped at her, not knowing what to say.

"Bella, Bella, Bella. You play so innocent." she shook her head.

"It wasn't my fault." I whispered almost out of breath. My heart was pounding.

She stalked closer and I stepped backward until I met the wall. I was trapped.

"Oh really?" Victoria hissed in my ear, causing me to shiver, "Then who's fault is it?"

I thought it was in my best interest to not tell her the truth, James, but to stay quiet.

Telling her that her lover attempted to cheat on her with me would more than likely anger her more. Add more fuel to the fire so to speak.

She moved back and stared at me. My eyes stayed on the ground. I knew that she could and would kill me in a matter of seconds.

It was hard to know that every breath could be my last.

I finally looked up at her when she chuckled and said, "This is going to hurt you a lot more than it will me."

She reached out, took my arm and threw me into the air. It only lasted a second until I was on the floor withering in pain.

I landed on my arm and I heard it snap.

She laughed at me as I crawled slowly away towards the door using my good arm.

I was almost near the threshold when I was suddenly pulled back by my leg.

I screamed again for her to stop.

She flipped me over on my back and looked down at me. The smile caused my blood to run cold.

She slowly leaned down, eyes black with thirst, aiming for my neck.

I closed my eyes and braced myself for death.

I felt a gust of wind then heard a crash.

Opening my eyes I looked towards the sound and found Victoria laying on the floor.

The wall that I was trapped against before had a huge dent in the shape of her body. Pictures of her and James clashed to the floor and the glass broke into many pieces.

Both pain and confusion. I turned around slowly and I heard someone breathing loudly.

Pretty much panting.

Edward's eyes were not quite black but much darker than they were before.

He looked at me from his crouched position. He looked hurt at first then his expression turned into sympathetic.

Victoria growled and rushed towards him. They were both moving so fast that I couldn't even keep up with what was going on.

I heard a lot of hissing and growling and something that sounded like metal ripping apart.

It was nerve racking.

I heard a pained scream from Victoria then silence.

Edward was standing over her with both of her arms in each hand. His teeth were barred with fury.

I couldn't believe my eyes. Edward just literally ripped Victoria apart. She was dead.

He walked to me and helped me up with my good arm. We both stayed silent.

I couldn't believe it. Edward saved me again. This is the second time that I could be dead right now.

The boy is either messing with fate or we were just meant to be together.

He picked me up bridal style and ran back to the house. He took me to the room and sat me on the edge of the bed.

He was gone and back within 5 seconds with an arm wrap most likely from Carlisle's office.

It took maybe 5 minutes totally to tend my arm and the cuts and scrapes on my body.

Surprisingly it wasn't too much damage. My arm was the main thing that hurt.

When he was done he turned to walk away but I grabbed his arm to stop him.

He paused and turned towards me. His eyes were back to the normal golden-brown color.

I looked deep into those eyes, getting lost. I wasn't staring at him anymore. I was seeing inside his soul.

I seen the real Edward Cullen. Not the monster. Not the demon I once saw in my own personal Hell. I saw him.

Yes Edward Cullen was a vampire. Yes he kidnapped me. Yes I had been emotionally and physically abused…but all that didn't matter to me now.

"Thank you." I said finally. He smiled that half smile that as much as I hated to admit it then, I loved.

"I would do anything for you, my Bella."

I smiled. An actual smile. I meant this.

"I know." I whispered and pulled him to me into a kiss.

It was amazing. Never before had I experienced something as passionate and less demanding than this.

We both smiled when we pulled away. He rested his forehead against mine.

Only three things I was certain about:

First; Edward was a vampire.

Second; There was a part of him, and I don't know how potent and dominant that part might be, that thirsted for my blood.

And third; I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.

"I love you." he whispered.

"I love you, too." and I meant it.

So...what did you all think? Just cuz this is the last chapter doesnt mean you dont have to review. I need to know. :) I would like to thank all of my reviewers and everyone who stuck with me throughout the entire story. You guys are AWESOME! Without you i would of never finished this. See you next time! :) 3