Like I never Existed : Book II
Chapter 2: Q & A
Lily (That's me!) : Ok, so this chapter isn't really a chapter. I am very sorry for that, but I will put a teaser at the end so you know what to expect for the real Chapter 2. This is a Q & A, Questions and Answers. I also have some special guest with me, Welcome Bella, Edward, Alice and Dean - Who isn't much of a talker.
Bella: Yep! That's wright! :Nods:
Edward: :Sighs: I don't really understand why I am here, I'm not supposed to be around Bella! Its Dangerous!
Alice : :Glares at Edward: Over protective Fool, you know your and Bella's fate lays in Lily's hands, she could be cruel if she really wanted to. :Grins evilly, a knowing look in her eyes.:
Dean: She is the physic one, I'd tread carefully buddy.
Bella: Oh Dean your hear, we still on for that coffee date Tomorrow?
Edward: :Grumbles, looking down:
Alice: :Giggles: Serves you wright fool :mutters at vampire speed.:
Lily: Ok enough banter on to the Questions, first we have Mistress Sandman! Of course she really couldn't be here in...person..but here is her very question, word for word.
Mistress Sandman:
Q: I admit I am asking questions, but I am not necessarily expecting answers-though I would adore that, I would understand completely if you would a)rather not or b)simply do not have the time and/or inclination to do so...
As for the first chapter? It was very sad but since I have basically read it before not too bad...very well done though...the whole story is, probably why I have so many questions...
Bella is going to look 25 when they re-meet? So there are quite a few chapters-books, perhaps?-before they meet again...I am simply curious, wouldn't it be better for her to appear not a day over 20? Since Edward looks 17, perhaps upwards of 19? I am merely curious...it sounds like the hunter in her is slowing her aging...although not stopping it...or will she stop aging, become immortal? I could see her reunited with Edward and not asking him to turn her because of the twins and then winding up pregnant with his baby/babies and with all she has been through being turned after the baby/babies are born and having control over he bloodlust...
Please tell me she will not be married to Dean when Edward returns though? He seems like such a sweet character...
Bella: Ooh..that's a good question. Do I get to have Edward's babies Lils?
Edward: :Smirks, then frowns: That's not possible.
Alice: :Rolls eyes: That what he thinks. :Mutters softly to Bella.:
Lily: I agree Bells, its a good question, and as for the babies thing..maybe...possibly.
As for the first question about her age, Yes I did say she'd look 25, and I'll explain that more in a bit. As for how many books/Chapters originally there was going to be only Three, but the babies thing got me thinking and in the third book when they meet again she is already Pregnant and I won't have Edward and Bella jumping into bed together within a day of meeting each other again.
Now on to her age. You would be wright to say the Hunter gene is what is slowing her age, but by no means is she going to stop aging and be immortal. That is to overly done and expected and I don't want to give Edward a reason to not change her so they can be equals. Now With Edward looking 17, I believe age is in the eye of the beholder. For instance someone could be the age of 16 and people will guess their ages and some may think she looks 19, while other think she could be no older then 14. For instance someone could believe she looks no older then 20, or 19, or even 27.
The point of saying 25 was she is a high school teacher, I don't want those students to think they can get away with anything because she looks so young. The same thing goes for Edward, he usually plays that of a 17 year old and he was turned at the age, but he had been to medical school time before as stated in the books...so he would have to be able to pass for older then 17, like up to 25 if they really pushed it, as it was Carlisle was changed at 23 and he can fool people into believing he was 30. Not to mention with the proper paper work we will believe almost anything not to mention now days it really hard to tell how old someone is.
My little sister is only 15 but she could pass as a 17 year old if she tried. As for her still being married when Edward returns, no she will not be. She will have since divorced him, but they will still be best of friends. I know it seems weird for Ex spouses to be on such good terms but I don't think it is unheard of. There will be more on that latter, in Book Three when the Cullen's finally return. As for the Club scene, that will be rare. You have to remember Bella is no longer a awkward 17 year old girl, and Dean is not a perfect sparkling Vampire. She is at ease with him, as they are already pretty much equals both being mortal and all. The dancing was OOC, but she grew up and that is my excuse. She has been through a lot of shit and its changed her, not only is she a mother of twins but she has to work and go to school and do this alone, she'd found a joy in singing and dancing. Don't get me wrong she doesn't do that every night, she was flirting, even if she didn't totally realize it. She is still Bella though so no worries.
I hope that answered everything for you Mistress Sandman, I enjoyed your review and hope to see more.
Bella: Wow, did you breath at all during that?
Lily: :Sweat drops: I'm sure I did Bella, now moving on!
Edward: Yes, lets. I don't want to put Bella in anymore danger then necessary.
Alice: Ignore him.
Dean: I know I am. :Grins:
Lily: Anyway on to Becky66's Question. Like before she can not be here in person but maybe some day.
Becky66:
Q: Will Edward ever find Bella with the 'charm' she protects herself with?
Lily: would it be terrible for me to point out that I as the author have forgotten what 'Charm' you mean? I thought so, but I do have a vague idea of what you are referring to, so yes this means he can not find her, but it also means Alice can not see her in her visions, if she was allowed to actually look. This is one reason why They have no idea Bella is in..well where they move to in Book Three until she teaches them English. So that was pretty straight to the point, I still haven't decided what to do about Victoria, kill her before or after the Cullen's make there grand return?
Bella: Before, I would like to not worry to much about the Twins when I'm not around.
Dean: I second that motion.
Alice: I won't tell...:mutters at vampire speed -: Not that I can see her anymore, damn.
Edward: Hmmmm...
Bella: :Rolls eyes: He said a syllable, its a miracle.
Lily: Yes, yes, that's all very interesting and all but lets move on to the next question. I'm already on Page three and you can now guess why I didn't want to put this at the top of the next chapter. :Sighs: Ok next is...oh look Mistress Sandman is back, lets see what else she wants to know.
Mistress Sandman:
Q: Wow, so when is Edward coming back into Bella's life? Is Bella's relationship with Dean going to be a long one or a short one where she realizes they are better suited as friends who enjoy dancing, going to dinner, and companionship? It sounds like Dean is perhaps Jasper's great-something nephew?
I am so glad Bella is no longer clumsy-especially with the babies...
I think I read somewhere in this story that Bella will not age as quickly because of her hunter's blood?
She said it has been two years since Edward left her-even if it was almost three years wouldn't that make her 20 going on 21?
So Edward returned home, please tell me he has not taken up with Tanya or something to appease his family-which actually, I doubt would since they know vamps mate for life and they would not appreciate the deception on any level, so ignore that question.
It is a great chapter. How much longer will it be before Bella is reunited with the Cullens? I do hope all that she has been through gives her the strength to not break down when she sees them...I am rather pleased she has that amulet (pendant?) that blocks her scent though...so no vamps-Cullens included-will consider snacking on her...is she still doing her training?
Lily: Well to begin yes Dean is Jasper's great-great-great...Nephew. There may be more greats considering how old Jasper is but I was never great with that, maybe latter I'll work out how many greats there are. Also I am almost embarrassed to say you are wright. Somewhere along the way I found out the proper era for Twilight-New moon and I never realized I set it in the 2007-2008 era instead of the 2005-2006 era. She is almost 21, she probably wouldn't be aloud in a bar such as cold blood with her age but lets pretend she is...or I could be wrong, I'm only 17.
No Edward and Tanya will be nothing more then friends/cousins. Lets assume she got over her thing for Edward years ago, especially after he met Bella. I am unaware how many chapters Book II will be, but they will return in Book III. I don't want to rush it, I want to let people be aware of how Bella is growing up without the Cullen's but at the same time she still loves and depends on them - take her daughters names for example. Rosalie after Rosalie and Mary Alice after Alice who's birth name is Mary Alice, though if you'll remember Bella has no idea her first name is actually Mary, she name Mary Alice after Alice and Dr. Yules daughter who died.
She is still training, but not as often, as I said The pack as nothing left to teach her, but that doesn't mean she is letting her guard down completely, not to mention I still have a twist to throw in.
Alice: Jasper's nephew, that makes me his aunt. Hmm...anything I should now Bella?
Bella: Of course not...:nervous laugh:
Lily: Ok lets not tease Bella. Now I think that is all. To let everyone know if there are anymore questions, something similar to this, only much shorter, will be at the top of each chapter, so I suggest keeping a eye out there. Now on to Chapter 2...Teaser.
Smiling Bella laughed, she hadn't been this happy since...well since she had begun dating Jacob but even then she was never this happy. Her happiness with Jacob had bee forced and faked, something she had only realized after their relationship was over.
"I can't believe that, you really lost to your sister?" I asked. Dean nodded, a small blush making its way up his cheeks, though he'd deny it if asked.
"In front of every kid on the block we lived. I probably should have known better, Crystal was always a bit of a tomboy." Dean laughed. I smiled, and took a sip of my coffee. I had been weary about agreeing to this, it was not exactly classified as a date but even a idiot could tell that was what he meant and even if part of me was screaming to agree to the date aspect of it, the other part was screaming at me to run before I got hurt.
"Sounds nice, if I don't count Sarah and Mary then I've never really had a sibling. My half brother, Harry lives with my step-sister as her son. She isn't able to carry her own children, but they do have a set of twins thanks to a nice surrogate mother. I would have volunteered but I had just lost my own child and had the twins to care for, I wasn't ready to be pregnant again even if it wasn't my baby." I said, my eyes locked firmly on the dark liquid in the cup.
"It sounds like you've had a rough time. I'm sorry you've had to go through so much, but from what I've seen your a great mother." Dean replied smiling and I looked up at him, my green eyes locking with his ice blue. I felt warm inside, almost like I was glowing.