Twilight Saga Eclipse Fanfiction

Transitionals: Eclipse

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of the other books in the Saga, they belong to Stephenie Meyer. I do use some phrases dialogue and some descriptions from the book, though, they all belong to her.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to thank you all for being so patient with the updates for these stories. I know that the chapters sometimes go months without an update, but I have no intentions of abandoning the Transitionals series.

I won't go into details because I don't want to take too much of your time, and I want you all to enjoy this chapter, but there are reasons why it takes so long to get a chapter out.

So once again thank you for your patience.

This chapter is dedicated to all of the people who have put it on their alerts.

It's time for some things to get a little interesting, and build up some character development.

Chapter 11

I did not enjoy going to the Cullen home the next few days. After the first dose of medicine, Anna started feeling a little bit better.

With a healer as a mother Anna never really had an experience of being sick, anytime she had been sick long enough for medicine, her mom came and got her from wherever she was and healed her.

Never had Anna had to take more than one dose, and she didn't understand why Carlisle kept making her take more. Especially when after the fourth day she felt back to her normal energetic self; minus the fact she had a nap at least once a day, the past few days.

He had tried to explain to her, how it was important for her to continue taking the medicine until it was gone, even if she felt fine. She did not like that, but it was nothing compared to when he had told her she wasn't allowed outside until the medicine was gone.

It was common knowledge in the other world that while an infection of powers couldn't kill you, having one for any great length of time could damage your control, and weaken your powers' strength. Every bottle of medicine made it clear that bed rest and low-level activity was all a person with that kind of infection should get.

Keeping Anna in bed was practically impossible, so Carlisle had made a deal with Anna. She could come downstairs as long as she laid on the couch and took her medicine when it was time.

Anna didn't kick up a fuss about the sour liquid because she knew Carlisle wasn't kidding about keeping her in her room if she didn't listen to him.

I felt horrible every time I saw Anna's pleading eyes when we walked into the house. She wanted to play outside with Emmett, and work under the tree canopy with Jasper.

Then there was the fact that Cissy didn't understand why her sister couldn't play with her. Rose tried her best to distract her, but sometimes it wasn't enough.

I grimaced at the house as it came into view. Anna still had two more days and tonights dose of medicine left to take. I was expecting a fight as soon as we walked in. Carlisle had the day off and I wouldn't put it past Anna to try bargaining again with him.

Edward pulled the car into the garage and quickly got out to open my door.

"Anna's napping," he whispered, before pressing his lips to my forehead.

I nodded thankfully.

We walked to the front door hand in hand, Alice skipped along beside us.

"You know, I was thinking," she began.

I sighed, knowing very well that whatever she was thinking had to deal with money; and more than likely a lot of it.

"Anna's bed, while really cute, is pretty small."

I interrupted her before she could get carried away. "It's a child's bed Alice, of course it's small."

Alice was persistent as always. "I'm not saying to buy her a huge bed, Bella. We could just upgrade her to a twin bed."

If we bought Anna a twin bed to have at the Cullen house, we'd have to get her a twin for her room at our house.

"It's not a bad idea," Edward stunned me. I stopped just before the porch steps.

He carefully brushed back my stubborn strand of hair that would never stay in place; giving me a breathtaking grin. "Anna would like a bigger bed, that way if one of us wants to lay with her, we can be more comfortable."

I sighed. I couldn't argue with that. Even though the Cullens wouldn't be uncomfortable, Anna knew what she'd feel uncomfortable with and she wouldn't want any of us to feel that way.

There was nothing else to do but agree.

Alice grinned before jumping with glee. "We can go now as soon as we finish our homew…"

The sun peeked out from behind the clouds. Its rays hit Alice and Edward, turning them into perfect diamonds. Much to our surprise though, my skin caught the light and glowed.

The shock of seeing a new aspect of my transition startled all of us. This new effect was mesmerizing, even though I wasn't nearly as beautiful as Alice or Edward had become, this Other Worldly light was still amazing.

I turned when the front door opened. Jasper stood in the doorway, mouth open to most likely ask what was taking so long. The question died in his throat when he saw me though. He smiled and called back into the house.

"Hey, everyone you got to see this."

It didn't take long for them to join him on the porch.

I blushed brightly as they all exited the house.

Emmett grinned with an eagerness that couldn't be curbed. I was almost certain he was wondering about my coming strength.

Rose smiled. She had a giggling Cissy on her hip.

Carlisle and Esme both shared this look that I really couldn't explain. It was warm and intense. All I could get from it was that they were happy for me.

Cissy squirming to get out of Rose's arms. Rose set her down, and she ran towards me.

"Auntie, you pretty."

I leaned down, resting my hands on my knees. "Thank you, Cissy." I didn't offer to pick her up, now worried about my strength. I needed to check my information box to make sure. I didn't want to accidentally crush the girls because I didn't know I was too strong.

Alice lifted Cissy, distracting her from my sudden worries by tickling her.

"Do you want to stay out here longer, or would you like to get to work?" Edward asked carefully. His eyes told me everything. He couldn't figure out how I felt about this new development.

I smiled to ease his worries. "Can we stay out here a little longer?"

"Stay out as long as you like," Esme offered quickly. "I'll take care of your meeting, you deserve some free time."

I offered an awkward smile, more appreciative to Esme then I could ever express. There really wasn't time to spare, but this, this transition was something I needed to look on with joy. I needed to enjoy it.

Sitting outside, watching my skin glow was surreal. This was the first real physical change that could be seen. My skin was reflecting the sunlight, I could expect my final growth spurt any day now. My nails were hardening more and more each day, my hair will stop growing soon.

I was nearing the end of my change.

I couldn't stop the shuddering breath that left my lungs, and I knew all the Cullens had heard it.

"Let's go somewhere, just the two of us," Edward whispered into my ear. His arms wrapped around my waist, hugging me to him.

I gave the briefest of nods, and let my feet lead the way.

Edward was forced to let go of my waist, switching to hold my hand firmly in his. He understood my need to run.

It seemed like ages since the two of us had been to the meadow, and yet I knew it was where Edward was leading us.

After what felt like no time at all, Edward was helping me sit down. I leaned back so I was laying down. I had found that the more relaxed I was, the easier it was for my vision to clear.

Though I was finding it extremely difficult to relax. Edward was tracing his finger along my exposed skin; hopefully enjoying the Other Worldly glow that the sun was giving me. It would be just my luck though for Edward to find it depressing. I was getting closer to the end of the transition, and though I knew Edward was thrilled that we would be able to be together forever, I still wondered if he was sad to see the coming end of my human life.

I really hoped he would see this as a good thing.

I tried my best to ignore my worries, and the fire that was Edward's touch, so I could relax. When I finally did open my eyes, I was glad to see the cloudless blue skies above our heads.

Sitting up, I leaned against Edward, resting my head on his shoulder, and examined my arms.

It was surreal, the strange glow that was coming from me. A part of me wished I could have seen the gradual increase of the change. Could there have been a time where I could have still gone to school when it was sunny and yet still had a slight glow? It was definitely impossible now.

I sighed and let my arms fall back to my sides.

Edward cleared his throat, catching me off guard since he really didn't have to do that. "There's always been something that I wanted to ask, though I never knew how to bring it up."

I shifted so I was facing him. "Alright, go ahead."

Edward didn't speak at first, he took my hands and for a while we just sat in silence. "When you first moved here," he took a steadying breath, and I realized how hard this was for him. "What was your plan?"

I blinked back surprise.

Edward rubbed the back of my hands with his thumbs. The calming gesture seemed to be helping him more than it did me. "You were so determined not to have anyone help you, to take care of this all on your own. How did you expect to do that?"

My gaze dropped from his eyes to our hands.

"Please tell me." His hands cupped my cheek, he carefully raised my head so I was looking back up at him.

His butterscotch gaze pierced me, in them I could see the war within him. The desire to know was conflicting with his attempts to care for me. He wanted to know but he didn't want to hurt me.

I extracted one of my hands from his, covering the one he had on my cheek. "After the attack, I was determined not to lose anyone else. I knew Anna and Cissy needed me so I couldn't do anything until they had grown up. Obviously, I couldn't do the transition on my own but grandpa Ray had people who are going to help me; so that was taking care of.

"I had no reason to believe that the undermining could find me in Forks," I flinched remembering James and his gift, but continued, "so I didn't have to worry about them. As for the hunters, I hoped with Anna's powers and my physical shield I could protect myself until I finished the transition; when they'd leave me alone."

Edward growled softly before shaking his head. "What about the Undermining; after the girls had grown?" He clarified the last part for me.

I bit my lip nervously unsure how he was going to take this. "You already know that I was trained to fight, Toby made sure that I knew how to defend myself. He also taught me how to disappear," I managed to add in a whisper.

I didn't know what was more difficult to deal with. The pain was written clearly on his face, and the struggle I could see deep in his eyes. He was frustrating himself trying to figure out what course of action I would have taken. To fight, or to disappear.

There was nothing for it, I needed to tell him, let him know my reasonings. "I was going to fight."

He flinched but didn't interrupt.

"You already know that because of the transition I could hide from the Undermining. That I don't give off a signal for them to track." My eyes fell closed. "It would have been a long and hard battle to get away from all the other ways the Undermining uses to keep tabs on me. Even If I had managed to truly disappear, I would have had to say goodbye to the rest of my family forever. Their signals would have given me away immediately."

I leaned into him, wanting him to understand more than anything. "Fighting was and is the only option there is. I refuse to live in fear, any longer."

Edward didn't say anything for a while. I worried that I had upset him, but then he pressed his lips to my temple. When he pulled away I glanced up to check his eyes. I needed to make sure that he was handling my thoughts as well as it seemed.

He gave me a small smile and cupped my cheeks with his hands. "I understand, and I promise you I will do everything in my power to make sure you get the life you deserve. I will make you safe."

The light started fading and my glow vanished.

I sighed.

"Are you ready to go meet Ruby?"

I had forgotten that we were supposed to meet Ruby tonight, and jumped to my feet.

Edward caught me as I stumbled. "Easy, we have plenty of time to get ready."

Not if Alice had anything to say about it.

I had gotten a hold of Ruby two days ago to let her know that I had copied everything that Toby had for her so that I could give her his briefcase. With the seriousness of Blue Skies hanging above our heads I knew that she would need all the information Toby could get her; and with how much stuff Toby had crammed into his case, it would take me a while to go through it all.

The new aspect of my transition had completely wiped the meeting from my mind.

We were supposed to meet Ruby in Seattle. She had invited us to an underground party of Other Worlders. Most of them were members of the Rebellion but there was always a possibility that a few would be people who weren't claimed by either the Undermining, Hunters, or the Rebellion. The small population of the other world that had washed their hands of the battles. They rarely step foot and even acknowledge places belonging to the Other World, preferring to live amongst the normal humans.

If I was going to a party, I was sure that Alice was going to make sure I looked the part.

It was prom night, all over again. Alice snatched me away from Edward as soon as we walked through the door. I was seated in her bathroom a second later, and I couldn't help swallowing back a shiver of fear. We weren't alone just the two of us.

Rose waggled her eyebrows in a very Emmett way, waving a brush slightly.

There was nothing else that could be done, and the scream was already out of my mouth before I could stop it.

"Mom!"

My hands flew to my mouth and the smirks wiped off of Alice's and Rose's faces turning to surprise. I couldn't believe I had called Edward's for all intents and purposes mother, Mom. And I hadn't even said it calmly in passing, no I had yelled it. I had yelled for her.

The door of the bathroom opened and Esme walked in calm as always. "What are you two girls doing to poor Bella?" She ignored the unsettling situation easily.

Alice turned to her with her signature pout. "We're just helping her get ready for the party tonight."

Esme snatched the brush out of Rose's hands and actually glared at Alice. "Alice, did you ask Bella if she wanted help?"

Alice's mouth slipped open slightly.

This was nothing that I had ever experienced with the Cullens. I knew that for the most part, Alice had the run of the outfits that they all wore, especially for anything fancy, like tonight.

Esme continued to pack up all of Alice's make up while Alice stared on in shock. "Why don't you and Rose go help get the girls ready. Carlisle is setting up a small party for Anna, since she can't go with Bella."

Alice nodded solemnly and followed Rose out of the bathroom.

I was surprised when Esme grabbed my hand. I was still embarrassed over my over dramatics. I should have just let Alice have her way.

Esme led us out of the bathroom and then out of the bedroom. To my surprise, we headed to her and Carlisle's room. It was the only room that I knew of that I hadn't been in, and had no plans of ever entering. This was Carlisle's and Esme's personal space.

I tried to squash the unease in me. Being in their room wasn't any different of going in Rose's and Emmett's and Alice's Jasper's. I only went into their rooms when invited.

It still felt strange being in the bedroom of the supposed Parents of the Cullen family. I had been in my own mother's room plenty of times, and Charlie's only a few times. That was acceptable though since they were my parents. Esme and Carlisle were Edward's.

Being in my fiancé's parents' room was very different for me.

Esme dragged me over to her closet and went over to a line of dresses.

I swallowed, realizing exactly what Esme was doing. I couldn't move, my feet were planted. Firmly just outside of the closet. Esme didn't seem to notice, and if she did she didn't show it.

She pulled gowns off the racks and held them up for her to look at. She'd put it back and grab another, silently thinking about it.

"Do you see any you like, Bella?" she asked me.

I finally snapped out of my uncertain daze. Forcing one foot in front of the other I walked towards her.

Esme gave me a gentle smile and took a stunning Burgundy dress from the rack. She held it up against me so we could see it in the mirror. She shook her head. "The color isn't quite right." She hung it back up and pulled down some more dresses.

Each one she held up for a few seconds before shaking her head.

My mouth was dry and I struggled the nerves setting in my stomach. I couldn't figure out what had happened and how to get over it. Why was I so nervous around Esme. We had plenty of times just the two of us to talk. I enjoyed my time with her, but now. I was uncertain how Esme had taken me calling her mom. I knew she loved taking care of the girls and me, but did calling her mom go too far? Why had I done that? I had never called anyone but my mom, mom. The parents of the friends I had amongst the Rebellion were always called Mr. And Mrs.

"This one," Esme's voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

She had a deep blue dress held up, and I had to admit it was gorgeous. It had cap sleeves made of lace, which continued through the rest of the dress. It flowed out subtly from the waist with the length ending just below the knees. The color was one Edward and I both loved on me. It was so beautiful.

Esme smiled and offered the dress to me without hesitation. "Try it one, sweetheart."

Esme usually used some form of endearment for me but this felt different. For a brief moment, I wondered if I was worrying and handling my outburst all wrong. I never really thought Esme would be upset to be called mom, but I assumed it would be awkward. After all the only claim I had on her was really mother in law and Edward and I weren't married yet.

Esme left me in the closet and I slipped on the dress, wondering again about the implications of my actions. Esme honestly didn't seem to mind my slip, but I still couldn't be sure.

The dress was perfect despite the differences in height and body type. I loved it and more importantly, I wanted to show it to Esme and thank her.

I opened the door and stepped out to show her, but my words died in my throat.

Carlisle was standing beside Esme in front of a dresser, and they both turned to me.

"I knew it, that looks perfect on you." Esme smiled warmly, grabbing something from a box on top of the dresser. She stopped in front of me and realized she had jewelry.

Not only was she letting me borrow her dress, but jewelry too?

She led me over to her vanity and had me sit down. I sat silently embarrassed again.

Esme carefully fitted what appeared to be sapphire studded earrings in my ears. When she was done she grabbed up the brush sitting in front of me and brushed out my hair. She started humming to herself and I found the sweet sound comforting.

So lost in thought I didn't notice when she stopped brushing and started braiding my hair. I only noticed when Esme rested her hands on my shoulders and leaned down to peer at the both of us in the mirror.

"You look beautiful Bella."

I couldn't help but blink in surprise. The girl in the mirror in Esme's embrace blinked too. I looked elegant, mature, nothing like what I was used to.

Esme glanced at me in the mirror of her vanity before turning away. "You need a necklace."

My hands went to the chain around my neck. I shook my head and unclasped it. Another thing I had forgotten about thanks to my transition.

I took my engagement ring and placed it on my finger. During school and other times where I was out about the human world where I might see other people from the town, I keep my ring on the chain, safely hidden under my top.

As soon as graduation was over it would stay on my finger forever, until then though, I needed to keep the gossip in town down for Charlie's sake.

Esme placed a small pendant necklace around my neck and took the chain from me. "There, now you are ready to go and have a good time."

I got up and wrapped her in a hug, holding her tightly to me. "Thank you." More words filled my mind that I could have said but I didn't want to push the issue of what happened early; not until I knew exactly how Esme felt about it.

To my surprise, she kissed my cheek before stepping back from me. "Your welcome sweetheart."

She wrapped my arm through hers and we walked downstairs together. I didn't notice Carlisle at all as we left the room. I didn't see the small smile he sent to Esme.

Edward smiled widely when he saw us at the top of the stairs. In fact, everyone was smiling.

Esme left me beside Edward and after a quick picture that Anna demanded to have, the two of us left.

Of course, since it was a special occasion we took the Vanquish.

As Edward sped off towards Seattle, I thought back to my time with Esme. She really was a great mother.

Author's Note

Alright everyone, so this chapter was mostly fluff and a bit of character development for Esme and Bella. This is also going to be the end of the beginning for this book, next chapter we are going to dive into all the work that the Rebellion is doing. What Toby left for Bella, and what is going on with the lay lines. Things are also going to be moving in what I hope will be a more exciting faster pace.

NOTE: The Party with Ruby is going to be an outtake. Basically, all that is going to happen is Bella gives her the briefcase and tells her that she left her information about Blue Skies. Because of the setting where they are meeting it isn't a good time to for them to discuss anything. Which is why She is sending friends to speak with Bella in the next chapter.

I'm sorry if you guys were looking forward to the party.

Did you guys like Esme/Bella Mother/daughter time?

What did you think about Bella's new aspect of her transition? Does it remind you of anything? Hint hint.

How many of you thought Bella's plan was to Run and Hide, before meeting the Cullens?

As a last Note, I don't know what happened but when I looked over the chapter during Editing, I noticed that I switched from first person to third person. I think I found all the mistakes but if you found any while reading would you please let me know.

I noticed that I had done that with another chapter or two and I need to update them so that it is all back in first person.

Thanks for the help.

Until next time,

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