Author's Note: Wow. It's been what, three days since my last post? Didn't expect to go this quick. Updating mainly because I just posted a new story (Gone) and decided that I'd go ahead and post here since I had time. Short chapter this time. Next will be way longer and I hope you'll like it. Well, enjoy.

Chapter Ten: Departure

The next day, Edward got on the phone calling the bank, moving trucks, and accountants to help us. The bank immediately closed off Carlisle's ability to mess with our account. We called for the moving truck to put our things into storage until we were settled. I knew that Alice would be there to make sure things went as planned. That morning, while Edward was speaking to the moving company, the doorbell rang. I called that I'd get it and went to the door. I opened it, and was shocked at who I was seeing. Alice and Jasper stood there on the porch. Jasper spoke first.

"Um, hello Bella. I was um, wondering if I could speak to Edward. I'm not going to do what I did last time. I just want to apologize and ask for forgiveness. From both of you actually." I moved aside, allowing them in.

"He's up in our room." I said tonelessly, still too shocked to think of what I was agreeing to. I heard the phone click off and the bedsprings creak as Edward sat down. When we got upstairs, Edward was waiting for us, staring at Jasper in shock. Jasper had a nervous look on his face.

"H-hello Edward." Jasper stuttered out. He took a breath of air and tried again. "I wanted to apologize for what I did. I had no right to and I beg you to forgive me. Maybe not right away, I would settle for what Alice got. I'll earn your trust, your forgiveness. Please, just give me a chance. And Bella, please forgive me for hurting Edward. I'm so, so sorry. And I thank you both for allowing me to join your new coven." I looked at Edward and then at Jasper.

"Jasper, you will have to earn our trust, like Alice. And I don't think I forgive you quite yet, but if given time, I believe I'll be able to. For now, just don't do anything to push your luck. And you're welcome for letting you join." I said in a rush of words.

He nodded, not expecting anything else. Alice and Jasper left the room, I heard Jasper apologizing to Garrett and Kate and asking for forgiveness. They forgave them, thankful Jasper and Alice weren't letting Edward and I go out on our own. Alice and Jasper came and went over the last few days. They had already put their things in storage and packed the things to take on the road. All of our bank accounts were in order and we were just waiting a few more days to leave. When the day came for our departure, Jasper and Alice came over. We all hugged Tanya's family and thanked them.

"Take care of yourselves, and keep in touch. Notify us when you're settled." Tanya said to us.

"We will, Tanya. Don't worry. Together we'll be fine." I assured her. Jasper, Alice, and Edward nodded enthusiastically in agreement.

I turned to the rest of the family. "Kate, Garrett, Eleazar, Carmen, Tanya, I just wanted to say thank you for all you've done for us. We are so grateful for you being there. We love you; don't worry about us, please. We'll contact you when we're settled."

Edward and I hugged Tanya's family once more, then turned and walked out the door. Calls of 'stay safe' and 'good luck' came from behind us. We caught up to Alice and Jasper, who had left to get a head start. Together we all headed toward the Cullen home. When we arrived, Edward and I stayed in the yard. Jazz, and Alice went inside to say their goodbyes.

Though they were indoors, we could still hear everything that went on.

"Good bye, Esme, Carlisle, Emmett, Rosalie. We won't forget about you and love you." Alice was saying to them.

"If you love us, then don't go!" Esme cried out from inside the house. I heard them hesitate for a moment and held my breath, glancing at Edward.

"Esme, we won't let them go on their own. We will contact you once we are settled. Take care of yourselves." Jasper told her. I breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to the house.

Carlisle responded. "You take care of yourselves, too. Good luck son, daughter. I love you. We won't forget you either. Please, send my regards to Edward and Bella."

Jasper and Alice turned and walked out the door. Emmett jumped up and followed them. Seeing us, he bounded over.

"Edward, I'm so sorry about what happened. I want you to know, weather or not you believe it, we all still love you and Bells." He said, pulling Edward into a brotherly hug.

"I'll miss you, Emmett. Good bye." Edward told him, returning the hug. Emmett released Edward and stepped back, the pain clear in his eyes.

Then, all together, the four of us turned and walked away. As we disappeared into the woods, we heard Esme and Carlisle's heart broken cries. It hurt that Nessie wasn't even there. She wanted nothing more to do with us. We broke into a run, leaving Cullens far behind us.

And there's chapter ten. Hm....I've got a cat sleeping next to me. Anyone out there like cats? Yeah, random moment. I'm just like that. Okay, here's sneaky peaky

"Edward, quick! Prepare a room. I'm bringing a man by the name of Anthony home. We need to change him. He's nearly dead. Hurry! I'll be home in less then a minute."

There you go. Hmm. If you'd like an extended version, review please.

Eminnis and Alicia