So this is the last chapter of The Apple Tree! Awww! It's really sad by the way, but I hope you all like it. I dedicate it to all the people who read and reviewed, or just read period. Much love to you all! Well without further ado, the final chapter of The Apple Tree! R&R!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Twilight or any of its characters, nor do I own Amazing Grace. I do, however, own Audrey and Damien.


Chapter Nine

Mournings

Audrey quickly made her way up the stairs from he basement into the ballroom where the Cullens were gathered around a small flame. She knew they were burning the remains of Esme.

They had all joined hands around the fire and broken sobs were racking through their bodies. Once the fire went out, Carlisle scooped up the ashes and placed them in a small bag. They would probably toss them off of Esme's favorite cliff or something along those lines.

Audrey cleared her throat awkwardly. They all looked at her.

"Where's Bella?" Edward asked solemnly.

"Damien and her both died. I set the bodies ablaze," Audrey lied, looking down.

"No!" screamed Edward, as he dropped to his knees. He clutched his head and started rocking back and forth; silent sobs racked his body.

Audrey and the Cullens had set up a plan. She would hide in the basement while the Cullens searched the hotel, looking for Damien. Whoever found him would kill him. Esme was never supposed to die, nor was Bella supposed to get bitten.

Audrey thought she was doing the right thing by keeping Bella a secret. The Cullens wouldn't want her as a vampire, Audrey thought. She would take Bella under her wing.

"I hear sirens, you all should leave. I'll take care of things here," Audrey stated.

Carlisle pulled Edward too his feet. All of the Cullens looked broken, but none so like Edward, who had lost both his 'mother' and the love of his life.

The Cullens all ran to the back door, but Edward paused. Audrey froze; she was scared that the fire hadn't been enough to cover up Bella's scent. But to her relief, Edward just spoke quietly before turning around and leaving.

"I love you forever, Isabella Swan," he whispered.

Audrey then made her way into the basement to save Bella. She and Bella could make new lives for themselves together. Bella would never have to know that the Cullens didn't want her as a vampire. Audrey would keep Bella safe from all that pain.


Amazing Grace how sweet the sound,
that saved a wretch like me…
I once was lost but now am found,
was blind, but now, I see.


Damien was drifting in and out of consciousness. He kept getting flashbacks from his former life and the monsters that ruined and killed. His anger brought him back to consciousness.

Using all of the strength he possessed, Damien lifted himself off of the ground. He made his way out of the basement and up the stairs with difficulty. Audrey and the Cullens were still in the ballroom.

Lucky for Damien they weren't concentrating and therefore never heard him leave. He walked in pain to the back of the building and into the encroaching forest.

He walked deep in and sank to his knees, his strength leaving him. He collapsed to the ground. Now he wouldn't die, now he could heal.

The temporary daze threatened to cloud him, and he fought it so he could promise himself just one last thing.

He would get revenge on that clan if it was the last thing he did.


T'was Grace that taught…
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear…
the hour I first believed.


Charlie Swan drove speedily down the quiet road to the hotel where the dance had been. He was following the fire trucks with several other cops to check it out.

Bella had not come home and she had not called, and it was very late. Charlie was worried.

When he got to the hotel some local officers and firemen had already arrived. He questioned the nearest officer he could find.

Apparently the floor to the ballroom had collapsed due to a strong fire in the basement. They couldn't be sure, but they found a charred female body that matched the description of Isabella Swan.

Charlie walked into the hotel, stunned. He refused to believe it. He walked around the remains of the ballroom, hoping to see Bella somewhere. He knew he was being naive, but he didn't care. His Bells couldn't be gone.

As he was walking by a piece of rubble, something shining caught his eye. He bent down to see what it was. When he picked it up, he gasped and broke out into tears.

It was the Masquerade mask he had given Bella. It was still shiny and whole, just a slight burn mark in the upper corner. He clutched it to his chest and started sobbing uncontrollably.

His Bella was gone forever. So young and innocent and full of love and knowledge. He would never see her again.

He sat down and leaned into the wall, crying harder and harder. Somewhere between gasps a woman informed him that his ex wife had been notified, and that she was going to catch a flight here in the morning.

He sat there, clutching the mask, for hours crying. He had lost the one he loved most. First Renee, now Bella.

"I love you, Bells," he whispered. "You will always have a place in the house, and in my heart."

Then for the rest of the night, he held the mask ever close to him, and prayed to God that he could have his Bella back.


Through many dangers, toils and snares…
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far…
and Grace will lead us home.


Renee Dwyer was washing dishes while her husband was watching ball on television. They had a nice dinner together and she was feeling very happy. She thought she might call her daughter when she finished dishes.

As she was drying her hands on a cloth, the phone rang. Renee went to answer it, singing a sweet little hymn.

"Hello?" she said after answering the phone.

"Is this Mrs. Renee Dwyer, mother of Isabella Swan?" asked a strictly business female voice.

"Yes, it is. Is something wrong?" Asked Renee. She was starting to get scared.

"We believe we have found the remains of your daughter's dead body. She was burnt in a fire," the voice said. "I am truly sorry."

Renee could say nothing.

"Are you still there, Mrs. Dwyer?" asked the emotion free voice.

"Yes. I will take a flight to Forks in the morning," Renee whispered before hanging up the phone.

She climbed up the stairs in a trance like state and slowly crept into her daughter's old room. She picked up her daughter's old baby blanket and her ancient stuffed animal, and cradled them against her body.

She sank to the floor in the corner of the room. Clutching her daughter's old memorabilia, she broke out in a cry. Moments later, Renee's husband walked in. He asked no questions, only sank down next to her and let her cry into his shoulder.

They stayed like that until the sun came up and shone through the windows, when Renee finally drifted to sleep, still clutching her daughter's old things, and dreamed about her daughter.

She had lost her daughter, best friend, love of her life, and a large part of her heart and soul. Even in her subconscious, she wished for nothing more then for her daughter to be alive.


The Lord has promised good to me…
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be…
as long as life endures.


Edward had never felt worse in his entire existence.

His whole family was utterly heart broken. He secretly envied Jasper and Emmett, for they got to keep the ones they loved.

He could now only relate to Carlisle, whom Edward doubted would try to survive very long.

When they got to the house, Carlisle asked to speak to Edward in private in his office. Edward obliged.

"Edward, we really only have each other now, you know that don't you?" Carlisle started.

Edward could only nod.

"And I know how much you want to stop existing, to just die and be with the one you love," Carlisle continued.

Edward only nodded again.

"But we can't. The ones we love would never want us dead. We must live for them, since they can live no more."

"How do you expect me to exist without her?" Edward said hollowly.

"Do it for Esme, for me, for your siblings. Do it for Bella!" Carlisle pleaded. "It will only get easier."

"How can you be so calm when you just lost the love of your life?" Edward spat out at Carlisle.

"Because I will always have her. She will always be with me. I will let her live through me. If you love Bella like I know you do, you will let her live though you," Carlisle said strongly.

"Fine," Edward gave in. "I will not kill myself. Are we done here?"

Carlisle looked even more pained, and Edward felt bad, but he just couldn't bring himself to deal with anyone else. All he wanted to do was think of Bella.

"Yes, I guess so," Carlisle breathed.

"Thank you," Edward said.

He walked into his room and gazed out his window at the rising sun.

"My Bella, how I will miss you so," Edward whispered.

The sun bathed him in light, causing him to sparkle like he knew his Bella loved. His reflection was on everything in the room. His couch, his music, even the roses and the engagement ring he planned to give Bella.

"I am so sorry I didn't ask you sooner," Edward whispered to the rising sun.

Tearless sobs racked through his body when he realized he would never see the love of his life again. He sank to the floor, and said the words that he had wanted to say to Bella countless times before.

"Marry me, Isabella Swan. So we can be together for forever, and for always."


When we've been here ten thousand years…
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise…
then when we've first begun.


Isabella Swan felt the fire emanating through her body. She could no longer scream, just moan and wither in pain.

Suddenly strong, cold arms were lifting her off of the ground. She was being run through the cold air, which felt extremely nice.

Sometime ago she had seen Damien get up in pain and escape, but she had no energy to chase him or even scream after him.

Bella still couldn't grasp the fact that the Cullens hadn't wanted her around anymore. She thought they loved her. All she knew was that she was lucky she had Audrey. Audrey gently placed her in the back of a car and ran to the driver's seat.

She started speeding away, leaving Bella to moan and wither in the backseat.

"It's okay, Bella. It will all be over soon," she soothed.

Bella watch as the sun rose over the horizon out the window. She wondered about Charlie, Renee, Damien, and Edward.

It deeply hurt her to even think his name. The one she loved at abandoned her in her time of need.

All Bella could be sure of was three things.

One, she was a vampire now, something the Cullens tried so hard to prevent from happening.

Two, Audrey was now all she had left.

Damien was out there and most likely wanted revenge, the Cullens had wanted her out of their life completely, and her family probably thought she was dead.

Three, things were completely different now.

The world seemed to be conspiring against her, ready to destroy her. But she wouldn't let it.

She would fight, she would be ready, but there was no way she would go out without a bang.


Amazing Grace how sweet the sound,
that saved a wretch like me…
I once was lost but now am found,
was blind, but now, I see.


So sad! Well sorry for the total cliffhanger, but the sequel will come out soon. I never got around to mentioning why the story got its title, but I will be sure to add it in the second one. The sequel will be called "The Blue Haven", and its title will be understood pretty soon in the book. And don't hate me for how this ended and don't hate Audrey! She was just doing what she thought was best for Bella! Well, please let me know what you thought. Watch out for the sequel!

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