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Chapter 10: Seattle(EPOV)

I sighed as myself, my father and brothers leaned against the cars waiting for the girls. They said they would be quick. Since, Alice knew what she wanted she would make it quick for once. I know my nerves were probably driving Jasper up a wall. He was leaning against Carlisle Mercedes with his eyes closed. Vampires don't usually get headaches, but I'm sure all the different mood swings of six other vampires were nothing but unpleasant the past few days.

Jasper opened his eyes and looked at me. "Don't worry, Edward, we will take care of Victoria. With the seven of us she won't get away. Leave the newborn to me."

"That's right, Victoria will be done existing before Bella even knows she was in danger." Emmett added menacingly. Carlisle flinched, but didn't say anything. He has always been a peaceful man and I knew violence goes against his very nature.

Carlisle spoke up to change the subject. "Have you thought what you're going to say to Bella?

"She obviously deserves the truth. I just hope she's willing to listen. I'm willing to beg for forgiveness and do anything to prove how sorry I'm?" I answered without hesitation. Praying that my sweet angel could forgive a monster like myself.

"Anything? So you're willing to change her then?" Carlisle inquired with both eyebrows raised.

"The selfish part of me wants to. To keep Bella with me forever as a vampire would be almost everything to me. But to take her soul, I can't bring myself to do that."

Idiot

Moron

Oh, Edward.

"Bro, she isn't likely going to change her mind on being changed so she can be with you. If she believes she has a soul still, doesn't it count for anything?" Emmett asked. Before I could speak Jasper put his two cents in.

"I think you should think it over and decide together with Bella and not for Bella. Her opinion should matter. If you decide for her, you only hurt her again. Did you not understand that from the book?"

I knew he was right. If I was lucky and Bella took me back, we would always be at odds over her being changed. I didn't want to argue anymore, but we were both stubborn. We were going to have to have a long talk. I decided the best way would be to tell Bella all my concerns. Maybe that would sway her not to be changed.

I was brought out of my thoughts by the women returning with their packages.

"Bella is going to love her gifts, I don't know why I didn't think of them before. I know they are perfect. One gift is from all of us, I saw her thinking that it was too much which is why we are going to say it is from Santa." Alice was bubbling over with excitement. She spoke so fast even we had a hard time understanding her.

"Slow down, darlin'." Jasper said chuckling, enjoying her mood. Alice went to hand Jasper her bags when she froze and almost dropped them. Her eyes went a bit hazy and unfocused.

"No, Bella, No." Edward I'm sorry she must have just decided. She was in her room in my other vision. I was watching Victoria so closely, I thought she was the bigger concern. Alice was panicking.

"Alice, please say we will make it in time." I begged her.

"What is going on? What's wrong with Bella?" Emmett asked pulling Rose close to him.

"She is going to be in Seattle tonight. If we don't leave now…Victoria will find her first."

"Then why are we still here. Let's go." Rose growled. Everyone piled into the cars. Carlisle and Esme in his Mercedes, Emmett and Rose is in her BMW and Myself, Alice and Jasper in my Volvo. I'm so sorry Edward. Nothing happened in the books yet, so I wasn't watching. What changed? Alice was thinking from the backseat, while Jasper spread some calm through out the car.

"It's not your fault Alice I had asked you not to watch her." I mumbled back to her, all my thoughts on my angel. Why was she in Seattle that late on Christmas Eve? She should be with Charlie.

"We need to strategize." Jasper pulled his phone, so Emmett and Rose could be in the discussion. While, Alice pulled out hers to call Esme and Carlisle.

"Easy, I will handle Victoria." I said her name through clenched teeth. I will destroy her for even thinking of harming a hair on Bella.

"I don't think it will be that easy, she seems to be good at escaping" Alice spoke, looking at possible futures. I saw that she was right.

"Jasper will take the newborn with Rose as backup which he probably does not need." Alice paused to kiss him on the cheek. "Edward, you will mainly take Victoria on, but Emmett, Carlisle and I will help surround Victoria, so she won't have a free place to break away. With my visions and Edward being able to read her mind it should all work. Jasper and Rose will also help us to circle her once they are done. Esme will stay in the background protecting Bella." Alice announced with confidence.

"Well, Alice, we all know not to bet against you." Jasper hugged his wife close and kissed the top of pointy hair. I pressed down on the gas to get to Seattle and to my love.

BPOV

I froze as I stared at a red eyed vampire, her wild red hair flowing free.

"Victoria, funny seeing you here. Merry Christmas." I sputtered trying to stay calm.

She looked at me funny and then smiled evilly and laughed.

"Ahh yes, I believe it will be a Merry Christmas for me now. Wouldn't it Riley?"

It was then I noticed the young blond boy behind her. He had to be about the same age as me.

He just smirked and gave me a once over that made me shudder.

"Bella, where oh where is Edward? Did he really leave you all by yourself?" She cocked her head enjoying the moment.

"I'm actually about to go meet up with him. His plane comes in tonight." lying the best I could, taking the advice from the Edward in the meadow scene in the book. I briefly wonder why I wasn't hearing his voice. I'm glad I didn't try one of those stunts just to hear his voice, apparently it wouldn't have worked.

"That's a shame that I'm going to have to kill you before his plane lands." Victoria smirked.

"He will know it was you." I tried desperately to stall. No wolves were coming to save me in the middle of the city and no one else was around this cold night.

"I hope that he does. I have a score to settle." She smiled menacingly at me. "Don't worry, I will make it slow and painful." I took a step back and the same moment I heard the screech of tires. Then I heard the most wonderful sound as something flashed before me.

"Victoria!" my angel bellowed. My eyes opened wide as I beheld my angel crouched before me facing Victoria. Before I could decide if he was real or if I was hallucinating, big strong arms yanked me back and I was back against my truck. Then Esme appeared beside me wrapping her arms around me, holding me back. Emmett was a few paces away, his arms crossed, looking eager for a fight. I realized he was the one that grabbed me. Alice and Carlisle helped form a circle, trapping Victoria inside with Edward.

I looked for the boy, Riley, that was with Victoria. He was about a yard away from the circle. He was wrestling with Jasper, Rosalie standing nearby ready to help him. Riley had already lost one arm and Jasper was just pulling off the second while I watched. I winced and looked back to the circle. Victoria was looking like she wanted to run, but Edward met her every move before she could make it.

"Breathe, Bella, it will be alright." Esme said as she tries to sooth me by rubbing my arm. I watched as lightning quick Edward striked, pulling off an arm. He then sent her hurtling into Emmett, who all but happily relieved her of the other arm. Emmett then held her as Edward swiftly put his teeth to her neck and her head fell rolling towards Alice who picked it up to toss it on the fire that had been built. Now that Edward was safe, I looked over and saw the Jasper and Rosalie had joined the circle and the only trace of Riley was in a fire.

I let out a sob of relief and Esme pulled me into a hug.

"We missed you, sweetheart," she said, pulling back. I looked around and everyone was smiling as if they were happy to see me, yet they were keeping their distance. I looked at Edward last. He was looking at me with worry, fear and finally love in his eyes.

"You two should talk. We will meet you back at the house." Alice was smiling as she bounced over and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Umm. My truck has broken down. I need to call a service." I said distractedly. I felt as if I was in a cloud. Maybe I was dreaming all this. The books too.

"Don't worry, I'll get it towed to the house and I will take a look." Rosalie said softly, offering me a small smile. I felt very confused by Rosalie's demeanor towards me it seemed to be a 180 from when I last saw her.

"Thank you Rosalie." I said gratefully.

"Family calls me, Rose, Bella." Her smile got a little bigger. She grabbed Emmett's hand and turned to leave. Emmett turned to wave to me before following.

When I looked away I noticed I was left with just Edward. He hadn't said anything yet and that made me nervous, my heart started thumping harder. I bit my lip not wanting to be the first to speak. He took a slow breath and walked carefully over to me. He started to lift his hand to grab mine, but stopped and let his arm fall back to his side.

"Bella, are you okay?" he asked gently. I nodded, praying that I could stop the tears that were coming to my eyes. "We should go before someone notices the fire." He went and grabbed my bag and turned back for me. I stood frozen to the ground as I started to shake slightly. I couldn't will myself to follow him yet.

"Bella?" He flew back to my side at vampire speed.

"Are…Are you really here or have I completely lost it now." My voice shook as I spoke, tears started to fall. "Please, tell me, I'm not dreaming and hallucinating.

A sense of dawning lit his eyes as his features soften. This time he took my hand, cradling it against his chest.

"I'm very much here, love." he kissed my hand before, he pulled me along until we were down the street where his Volvo was waiting.

He paused outside the passenger door turning back to me. He was suddenly on his knees before me, taken my other hand in his. When I met his golden eyes I saw them bright with emotion.

"Edward, what are you doing?" I tugged on his hands to get him to stand, but I might as well be pulling on a statue.

"I need to beg for your forgiveness." Edward answered me with his voice shaking.

"Edward, get up, you don't need to beg. I have already forgiving you." I told him honestly touched by the sentiment all the same.

"How, Bella? I lied to you, how could forgive me so easily? Please don't interrupt, let me finish" He pleaded as I tried to speak. "The worst thing, I have ever done was to tell you that lie that day in the woods. Bella, I love you. I love you more than my own existence. I was trying to protect you by leaving. I was afraid that my world was too dangerous for you. That I wasn't good enough for you. Can you really forgive me for all that?" He searched my eyes for answers.

Instead, of speaking I slowly leaned in and kissed his cool marble lips. He hesitated at first, but soon returned the kiss with more passion then we have ever shared before. My hands slipped into his hair and pulled closer. I felt one of his hands on the small of my back and the other slip into my hair and rest at the nape of my neck. After a few minutes we both pulled away breathless. I gave him another kiss on the cheek before answering him.

"I know you lied. I was pretty sure why, you only just confirmed it. I love you, Edward, and of course I forgive you." The tears slipped down my face leaving cool tracks. I started to shiver.

"You're cold, I should get you into the car before you get sick." He swiftly got to his feet and opened the door. His face was still beaming from my answer. I paused before getting in. "Bella? What are you thinking?" He suddenly looked nervous again. I gave a nervous laugh. It been awhile said I been asked that.

"I know you left to protect me, but are you staying or are you just going to leave me again?" I asked, unable to bring myself to meet his eyes. All of a sudden I felt myself in his strong protective arms as he held me to his body. He pulled slightly back and lifted my chin with his fingers until our eyes met.

"Isabella Swan. I will never leave you again. Not unless you want to send me away. Is that what you want?" I shook my head. "Then I promise that I will never leave your side." My eyes teared again. I wanted to believe him, but it wasn't that easy.

"But you break your promises." I bit my lip. He frowned, before smiling sadly.

"I lost your trust, I can't blame for that," He sighed "I will earn it back if you let me." I nodded trying not to shake from the cold.

"Please, love, get in the car, so you can get warm. We can talk more in the car." I nodded. He helped me in, shut the door and was beside me in a split second. He leaned over to give me a quick soft kiss on the lips.

I leaned back in the seat and turned to look at him. My memory or the photo has not done him justice. He started his car and pulled into the street speeding. He then grabbed my hand brought it too his lips and kissed it. He then took my wrist up to his nose and breathed in. He lowered our hands and laced our fingers together.

"Are you okay? She didn't hurt you did she?" I asked now that shock of the situation had worn off.

"No, love, she barley touched me. Between myself and Alice she didn't stand a chance. The others only increased our odds." He answered softly. He was quiet for a moment before he looked at me.

"How and when did you know that I lied?" He asked his voice barely above a whisper, his eyes appeared a little confused.

"I'm not sure if you will believe me." I answered looking away. I could see his reflection in the glass still, he raised an eyebrow.

"I received a package a few days ago with three finished books and one unfinished. The three finished are supposed to be of our future. The unfinished was a book of the past. The unfinished book was during the time when I first came to Forks, from your point of view. Seeing things through your eyes and your thoughts, I knew that you really loved me. It also made me recall our conversation in the cafeteria one day where you told me you care more, because you could leave to protect me. Then in the second book, which I guess is combination of present and future, I recalled the conversation during Romeo and Juliet how you said you wouldn't live without me. That would have been only a couple of days before you left. Because, of these things it made me realize that you had lied and you loved me." I took a deep breath and peered at him out of the corner of my eye. His face was thoughtful and all the sudden he started to laugh.

"What is so funny, Mr. Cullen." I asked a little hurt thinking he was laughing at me.

"I'm sorry, love. I'm not laughing at you. We should have figured it out. We received books as well. Only we got four completed books. Our first was about you moving to Forks from your point of view."

"When you say we?"

"My family and I."

"So you all have been reading about me and hearing my thoughts?" I started to blush. The thought of his family and him reading about me especially in New Moon was embarrassing.

"I really missed that." He took his hand and ran a finger over my cheek, which caused my blush to darken. "Don't be embarrassed, the books helped us understand you better. I know that I learned that my decision last September has only hurt you more than if I had just stayed." He picked my hand up again and kissed it. His eyes filled with regret.

"How far did you guys get in the books?" I was curious to what made him finally decide to come back.

"We finished a chapter called The Meadow." When I nodded, he continued. "I was not about to allow Victoria to get close to you. We have not decided what to do about Laurent yet. Alice is watching him in case he leaves Denali." His eyes clenched slightly as he spoke,

"So you only came back to take care of Victoria." I felt nervous again.

"Once Victoria was taken care of I would have been back for you. I saw that you were hurting without me and that is what I never wanted." He started rubbing soothing circles on the back of my hand with his thumb. "How far did you get in the books?"

"I got further into New Moon. I just finished the chapter called Funeral in New Moon." I avoided his eyes as I saw them tense. "I think we should finish the books. We don't know if there is any more information that might be important."

"I agree, love, but for now I think you should sleep. It's late and you look exhausted." He agreed with me.

"I don't want to sleep." I pouted, afraid to close my eyes and have him be gone when I woke up.

"For once please don't be stubborn. Go to sleep and we have tomorrow and everyday following to catch up and talk about the books." he pleaded, turning to look at me with eyes in full dazzle mode. "Am I correct in assuming that Charlie doesn't expect you back tonight?" I nodded. "Then I will bring you back to our house in Forks. I'll be by your side when you wake up." I sighed and got comfortable in the seat. He started to hum my lullaby.

"Edward?"

"Yes, my Bella"

"Merry Christmas. I love you."

Merry Christmas, my one and only Love." He started to hum again.

I slowly drifted to sleep.

A/N: Yay! Edward and Bella are reunited! Victoria is gone! They will continue with the book. What to do about Laurent in next chapter too. Sorry if the fight scene is too short. I'm not great at writing them. Plus I thought all Cullens(especially Edward and Alice) at once against her when she is caught off guard would not have been much of a fight.

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