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Chapter 12 of 13: Changes

I was use to pain. Pain was something I felt every day since the day Edward left. Nothing, though, could've prepared me for the pain I felt the last few days. A burning fire spread through my whole body. I wasn't ready to open my eyes yet, to show everyone I was awake. Changed. I still couldn't believe he changed me.

-Flashback-

He brought my hand up to his lips, kissing it a couple of times, the last time he took a swift bite to my palm. With all the blood around me anyways, I'm sure nobody noticed the new blood.

"I wont let the rest of your soul be loss." He whispered to me, I couldn't manage the energy to took to smile.

He, then, let go of my first hand to kiss the other one, once again taking a bite before releasing it. I finally relaxed when he kissed my forehead, as if to say you'll be safe now. I could feel the tears in my eyes -the last ones I'd ever cry- in joy and pain, knowing he just saved me.

I closed my eyes, ready to begin my new life.

-End Flashback-

Taking an unnecessary breath, I opened my eyes. Edward was the first thing I saw. And boy did I see him. My eye sight was so much sharper, colors were more vibrant than I thought possible. I found myself sitting up faster than I could blink and looking around.

Edward chuckled at my reaction, "You look happy."

I could hear the caution in his voice, he was worried I'd be mad. I laughed at that, surprised by the sound of my own voice, "I am very happy. Thank you, Edward."

I was looking around again, "Where is everyone else?" I realized I was in my room back at Haley's. I wonder when they moved me here.

"In the living room. Alice saw you were going to wake up soon and thought I should be the first one you see."

I heard his words, but was caught up on just one part, "Alice saw me?!" Wow, I never thought I would be so happy about that.

"It seems your future realigned when I changed you."

I couldn't help but be a little cocky, "Told you I was suppose to just like you."

He rolled his eyes, "Only you would be so excited over that."

My face fell as I gave him my best pout, "You don't want me around?"

It took all I had not to laugh as he scrambled to answer, "Of course I want you around. That's what I've been trying to tell you since we've found you again. I'm sorry if I've gave you the wrong impression."

I couldn't hold it any longer, I broke out laughing, "I was just kidding, Edward, sheesh."

He just shook his head at me, "What am I going to do with you?"

I shrugged, "I don't know, I know what you're not going to do though. You're not going to leave me."

"Never." His voice held a promise of truth.

"We're friends, Edward, just friends. I don't know if I can ever trust you again, you broke my heart. I still need time to heal. I'll be your friend though."

He thought about it for a minute, his eyes clouded in thought, "I…can accept that. I hope you can accept my apology though. I hope we can move past this."

"Only time will tell."

There was a sharp knock on the door, interrupting whatever he was going to say.

Emmett's voice boomed through the door, "Come on, Edward! You can't hog her, I want to see my new little sister too."

Edward rolled his eyes and quickly opened the door for his big bear of brother. The next thing I knew I was wrapped up in a hug by Emmett himself. Laughing, I hugged him back…maybe a little too hard.

"Damn Bella! You gotta be careful, you're a lot stronger now."

"What's wrong Emmett? Getting beat by a little girl?"

He laughed at my teasing. Soon I was surrounded by the rest of the Cullen family. There were chorus's of welcome to the family. I had to smile, apparently I would be staying with them. No questions asked, and no discussing it with me. I didn't care though, I loved the Cullens…when I got over the hurt they caused by leaving me.

"How's Sookie?" I couldn't help but ask, the last I saw she was knocked unconscious, "What happened with the fight?"

Jasper was the one to answer, "We won, they took out Victor. Eric got off with a stern talking to from the King telling him to next time 'not to take matters into his own hands'. Our side got lucky, we only lost Clancy and Bill."

"Poor Bill." I murmured, though I was thinking, stupid creepy vampire.

"Sookie's just fine. She just had a slight concussion." Edward answered. I knew Haley had been alright I heard her in the room before I 'died'. But there were others.

I let out a sigh of relief, "How about Nikel? Please tell me he also had a concussion and it actually fixed his brain."

Rosalie answered that one with a shake of her head, "No sadly he's still retarded."

I shrugged, "Can't win them all…So…can I see them? No, right?"

"Sure." Alice chimed, happily. The whole family turned to look at her then, she just laughed, "Don't worry, she wont hurt anyone. I can guarantee it; she was made for this life." She looked at me then, "Her control is impeccable."

I rolled my eyes, "What, now you can see my future and you're going all out spying?"

She just smiled at my joke, "Come on, Sookie, Haley and Nikel are waiting for you in the living room."

I didn't get a choice in the matter apparently, for she just grabbed my arm and just pulled me out there. Everyone looked up as I entered and I froze. I waited for the blood lust to overtake me but nothing happened. I felt…almost human.

I gasped in surprised and heard everyone chuckle. Haley was the first to approach me. I could faintly see a shield around her…just in case, I suppose. Remembering Emmett's earlier statement I very carefully hugged her.

"I'm not happy about you being a Cold One but I'm glad you're alive." She said as she stepped back from me, "The Cullens are a nice family, they'll take care of you. Don't worry about your family, Bella, I'll contact them and think up something. Just stay away from them; to them you'll be dead."

My face sobered up as I thought of Renee and Phil as well as Charlie and Sue. My poor family, they would be crushed but I knew they'd survive it in the end. They had people they loved to help them get through it.

"I understand," I whispered to Haley before looking at Sookie, "Is Eric showing up tonight or do we a freebie for once?"

Sookie laughed, "You get a freebie tonight, he's just going to come and visit me. I'll assure him your fine. He's just a little pissed losing such a good worker." She laughed again and this time I joined her. It was a very surreal moment.

"Great, you're going to leave!" Nikel whined, "Who am I going to tease? Haley scares the hell out of me!"

She glared at him, "I'll show you scared! Crap, I'm losing my roommate…now what am I going to do?"

I looked between Nikel and Haley…really, they're going to make me say it. Edward chuckled next to me, noticing it as well.

Sookie raised an eyebrow, answering for me, "Really, guys, really? Haley needs a roommate and probably a guard dog and Nikel needs someone to tease and a booty call…just move in together."

Haley gave her a shocked and horrified look, "Are you kidding me? Look I love Nikel but if he moved in, I'd no longer have a house. He'd burn it down."

"Or at least piddle on all the furniture." I put in getting an annoyed look from Nikel. I smiled at him.

Sookie rolled her eyes, "Well Olivia is moving out, you could always move in with me. Amelia would love it, I'm sure."

"I'll think about it."

I nodded, satisfied I wasn't leaving Haley on her own…or at least alone with just Nikel around. I turned to the Cullens, "When do we leave?"

Alice clapped her hands excited, "Soon, ohh you're going to love the house we're going to be staying at. This is so great, I get my sister back."

"Down, girl." I joked.

Edward laughed, "Come on, we should probably take you out hunting. Who's all going with?"

"Me!" Emmett jumped over, "I want to show her how its really done!"

"Anyone else?"

"I suppose I should go and keep Emmett in line." Rosalie muttered, moving over to them as well.

Soon we took off, heading a ways away so we wouldn't run into humans. I couldn't help but smile. I was finally getting everything I ever wanted. I was a Cold One, I was with the Cullens, I may not be with Edward how I originally thought I would but that was alright, I was still with him. We'd just have to see where the future went, now that I had one to look forward to.

A dead moon brought bad tidings in its mist. The last dead moon I saw brought the Cullens…maybe to me it was good luck, it seemed like the I just messed up like that. Either way, a Dead Moon made my dreams come true.

Well that's the end…well not really. There is still an epilogue to go. Drop a review, I'm not sure where I'm going with the epilogue it maybe a couple days, weeks, or even years into the future. If you want to give me your opinion feel free. I will hopefully have that up before Thanksgiving but I can't promise anything.