Here's Chapter 11
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Chapter 11
A Decision is Made...
Dawn POV
"What the hell do you mean someone from the Volturi is watching us and was controlling Edward yesterday? And you had no idea? " I stood in the Cullen residence, refusing to understand what was going on.
"Yes, dear. That's what he said." Esme said rubbing my back as I was close to hyperventilating.
I was clearly not taking the news well. "So are Me and Perse going to be safe? From the Volturi, I mean. 'Cause I hear they take what they want. And what the hell is up with the whole freak-show going on in this town? I can see it now 'Welcome to Forks Washington, Home of the largest colonies of Vampires, Werewolves and Freaks in the WORLD!" By this time, the family was stifling a laugh, knowing the severity of the conversation, but still couldn't help chuckling at my humorous outbursts. I started to pace the living room, with one hand rubbing my side to calm myself, and the other chewing constantly at my nails (a bad habit I quit last year for a boy who hated it, which was actually the one and only Jasper Hale). I stopped instantly and started playing Moonlight Sonata on my legs, another habit I did in stressful situations.
I would either bite my nails, play piano on non-piano objects, or if it got really bad I would leave and pass out in my bed for a day or two.
Or, get a hell of a fever.
"What are we going to do about this? Something is up in the Volturi, and I think they know about me. About what I can do." I said, so quietly so I couldn't hear it myself, though it needed to be said.
"She has a point. I have never heard of two special humans in one area before. It's even more unlikely that the two humans are so familiar with each other." Carlisle said so surely that it stopped me in my tracks. the thought of Perse being taken by the Volturi Coven knocked the wind out my lungs. I sat down, not caring what was under me or not. Thankfully, I was close to the piano, where Edward had perched himself, and put the piano bench under me so I wouldn't fall to the ground. I felt, all of a sudden so faint and weak, like I was so fragile that even a breeze on me and I would shatter like glass.
"When did Dawn's dog-lover get powers?" Rose asked as sincerely as she could.
"Persephone can form into an owl on command. Her family-line was cursed in the Dark Ages by a gypsy. Every other girl born into it will have the 'gift' as the gypsy girl put it. But no matter how cool she thinks it is, she doesn't like talking about it. But I think that's why she is hanging out with Jake so often, 'cause he knows what it's like." I said in a soft tone, not so much a whisper as an inside voice. I started to tear up but I stopped them in their tracks. "What if they take me? What if they get to her? What if they hurt Perse? She's my best friend in the entire world, what if-" I couldn't finish.
"Dawn..." Jasper whispered at me, joining me at the bench.
"I just need a minute alone." I was looking at my feet when he tucked a lock of hair behind my ear and kissed my cheek.
I shakily moved the bench back to the piano, tinkering with the white keys as Carlisle sat down. I knew he was thinking of what to say, but he was blocking it from me, not that I was trying too hard to have open ears today.
"Dawn, dear, Dawn. I have thought much of what I should do with you. I have only come to one conclusion." he drew an unneeded breath, "I want you to join our family." I was truly surprised at his words. I thought for sure he'd want me to run, run far and find a normal human lover whom I would marry, have children, and grow old with.
"Really?" I asked. I had never been wanted like this. My parents were gone, my step-father was an abusive bastard, and I knew that, though they meant well, my adoptive parents only took me in because they felt sorry for me. I was amazed how good it felt to be wanted.
"Yes, really. We all love you Dawn, some more then others, but nonetheless, we love you. Think on it my dear." He stood kissed my head and left.
I tinkered with the keys again. I always wanted to learn the piano. I only know Moonlight Sonata and Chopsticks, and I've played the cello for years, but I never had anyone teach me the piano.
"I could teach you," Edward said behind me, "If you wanted." I looked at him and smiled.
"I'd love it." I smiled my true smile, one that was goofy and too big for my face, but it was mine. But it soon turned and I asked, "So, did you really mean what you said? Because in all forms of hypnosis, deep down there has to be some truth to what you said to me." I pressed on the keys, Moonlight Sonata ringing through the house.
"I don't know," he said after sitting next to me and pushing my wrists up. "Maybe there was some truth to it. I just..."
"Don't want to hurt Jasper. And neither do I."
'We all are worried about you. Rose is trying to be cautious about joining, Alice can't see your future, and she's been trying a lot lately, Emmett, Carlisle, and Esme are all for it, Jasper obviously wants you to be with him, and I'd be nice to have someone I can talk to without the others knowing.' He was almost awkward about it, as if he wasn't suppose to say this.
'Yeah, that really would be nice. I just have to think about it.' He nodded and as I finished the music, he stepped away. Leaving me to my own mind.
XxXxX
Then I sat there, thinking.
Thinking about Jasper, mostly. But also about what I wanted in life before my world turned over.
I wanted a while plantation house with blue shutters and a big yard that can fit a whole lot of children. Great for pic-nics and barbeque's and family reunions. I had dreamed of a husband i would grow old with, and love everyday through even the toughest of times. We would have four kids, two of each, that we would love and cherish, and spoil, but they would be generous and truthful and kind. They would be innocent and pure and beautiful.
Then I thought about Jasper some more. Being with him until the end of time, being beside him, living with him, and being forever young and vibrant, together. We could travel the world, see the wondrous sights, we would, we could, do anything our hearts desired. We'd have no rules, no regulations, no distractions. It would be just us.
Just us, forever.
I smiled, my true smile. the one that was goofy, too wide for my face. I could do that. No matter Persephone or my adoptive parents.
I would be free to do what I wish with the man I love.
Maybe I could live with that. Just maybe.
XxXxX
I sat parked in my driveway. A random country station was quiet in the background. I pulled my knees to my chest and wrapped my arms around them. Time seemed like it stopped, everything was paused. No noise, just me and my thoughts.
I had decided my fate.
Once full of life and experience and responsibility. Now with love and passion and infinite time.
I would spend the rest of my days with Jasper. With my dear, dear Jasper.