"Carlisle!" I yelled into the empty forest. They all had to know that the war was over — from what I saw, every werewolf walked away with Jacob.
The pain from losing Jacob was excruciating, but I had to put those feelings on hold for a moment.
"Carlisle!"
I looked at Edward, and it hit me.
Edward was human. As every bit. human as me.
I wouldn't have to leave Charlie or Renee or Angela...
Edward and I could be human together. We could have babies and grow old together; watching our grandchildren on a porch swing, holding hands.
This sudden knowledge overwhelmed me. I laid next to him and placed my hand on his cheek.
"Edward," I breathed when I felt the warmth.
My hand left his cheek and traced his flawless lips. They parted under my fingers and I felt the warm breath. I then traced down to his chest - on his heart.
I started crying all over again when I felt the beats under my palm. I started whispering the song Gran taught me right before she died.
"As the music at the banquet
As the wine before the meal
As the firelight in the night
So are you to me
As the ruby in the setting
As the fruit upon the tree
As the wind blows over the plains
So are you to me
As the wind blows over the plains
So are you to me"
"Bella?"
My head snapped up to find Carlisle, Esme, Alice, Emmett and Rosalie.
It took me a few seconds to gather my words. "I — it's Edward..."
"What?" Carlisle asked, concerned.
Once I said that Alice gasped in shock and disbelief. I looked up at her and she smiled at me in satisfaction.
The rest of the group looked confused, and Carlisle continued to ask questions.
"Bella, honey. What happened to Edward?"
I smiled faintly and took Edward's warm, unconscious hand.
"Come here," I whispered to Carlisle.
His face was confused, finally taking in Edward's form, but he knelt down next to me.
"You're not going to believe this," I said through my tears. I took Edward's hand and placed in on Carlisle's cheek.
"Oh," Carlisle gasped, immediately taking action.
Alice, who was jumping up and down the entire time, finally broke down and told everybody the good news.
"Don't you see? Edward is human!"
Esme gasped in disbelief.
"Damn..." Emmett said, shaking his head.
"What?" Rosalie shrieked in flagrant jealously.
Jasper's mouth opened in a perfect "o".
"How?" Rosalie demanded.
"You have to ask Bella that," Alice said, skipping over to my side and throwing an arm over my shoulder. I continued to look at Edward, who was still getting checked by Carlisle, who was checking his pulse.
"Well, Bella?" Esme spoke.
"Jacob." I said the name in reverence — I don't think I'll ever be able to say it without full respect ever again.
"The wolf?" Emmett questioned, rolling on the balls of his feet.
I looked up at the clouds. "Yeah. Jacob."
"How?" Alice asked — she looked annoyed that she didn't know the answer herself.
"He...he gave him his...his humanity." I whispered, resting my head on her shoulder. It was hard, cold and comforting.
"I'm sorry, Bella." Carlisle said. He seemed to have known how the other side of the story ended. Alice must have known, too, because she gave me a sympathetic look.
"That's alright, Carlisle, Alice. Thanks."
The rest of the group seemed to sense that I didn't want to talk about Jacob much. They faked interest, but each of their eyes held curiosity. I looked away from them all, back to Edward. I heard Alice explain to them.
"What are you doing?" I asked Carlisle — he had picked Edward up into his arms.
"I think it would be best if we got him in a warm bed —" he smirked " — something to eat, too. I imagine when he wakes up he'll be quite famished."
Emmett laughed hard at that, and Carlisle started to walk towards the road. Esme followed him, giving me a warm smile.
"Wait for me!" Alice called, grabbing Jasper's hand and skipping towards them.
"Us too!" Emmett yelled, taking Rose's hand also. I heard Rosalie mumble as they walked.
"Why does Edward get to be human? Do I need to find a stupid dog too?"
Emmett said something to her, and she shut up.
I laughed at them all and started walking.
"Wait for me!" I called, slightly laughing.
"Of course!" Alice yelled. She let go of Jasper and showed up next to me.
"Are you alright?" She asked, looking into my eyes.
I thought for a moment.
"Yes, Alice. I am."
"You're sure?"
Again, I thought.
"Yes. Positive."
"What's wrong then?"
I sighed. She probably already knew the answer — no point of lying.
"Do you think Edward would...would want to be human. Won't he miss the speed...reading minds...being indestructible?"
Alice thought my question over, taking it as seriously as I meant it.
"I don't think he will miss it...well, maybe the speed," she giggled. "He always wanted to be human for you, Bella. I don't think he will be sorry he's not a vampire anymore."
I smiled, trying to make myself believe that.
"And not wanting to kill me all the time. You forgot that," I laughed.
"Yes, of course!"
"Alice..."
"Yes?"
"Thanks."
"For what?" She asked, her eyebrows pulling down in confusion.
"For...for treating me like your sister."
"You will be my sister. In less than a week."
"I'm looking forward to that," I said, hugging her.
"Come on ladies!" I heard Emmett yell. Alice rolled her eyes.
"Want a ride?" She asked.
"Sure," I said, hopping on her back.
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