Alice's POV
I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Bella in the hospital bed, unconscious.
I was standing next to the bed, Jasper was in the corner sitting in a chair, and a werewolf was gazing through the glass wall, on edge.
Stroking Bella's hand I gave her a soft tiny smile. Wishing I could know what would happen to her. But like I said before, 'sickness isn't a decision.' I just hoped she would be okay.
I couldn't believe how much she changed! But it made me sad to see her older. If I would have had a choice, I would have come back and offered her a place in my world. If I could I'd do it now.
Peeking out the corner of my eye at the werewolf, I knew there was no way I'd get away with it. Sure we were stronger, but with what Edward said, we would be outnumbered.
Sighing, I leaned over and kissed her cheek, whispering, "You're still my best friend, you know?"
Straightening up, I walked over to Jasper with my hand outstretched. He softly grasped it, while we stared intently and lovingly into each other's eyes.
Rosalie's POV
I didn't know what to feel towards Bella. In the past I conspicuously showed her I disliked her, but how could I dislike her now?
She's still human. She's lived her life. She was older, had been married, and even had a daughter. She lived.
But I was still jealous. Bella had so much more than I ever would have. Even her, lying here sick and dieing she had more.
I could never die.
Something stirred in me. It took me awhile to comprehend it, but it was there.
Pride. I was proud of her. She lived, when she could have easily taken her life in the beginning, after he left. But she lived!
Staring down my nose at her, I unemotionally said, "I'm proud of you," and whirled around and swiftly left the room, ignoring Jasper's questioning eyes.
Emmett's POV
"Hey, little sis," I replied, as I approached Bella's bed.
It was weird to know I still thought of her that way. My little sister. I never told her that, but it was true.
I felt like her big brother, even now. And I had missed her company. She had always made me laugh with her unusual human ways.
Seeing her so fragile in her bed, I was afraid to even touch her in case I broke her.
Deeply upset, I hid my emotion well on my face, but I knew Jasper would feel it.
I didn't understand what could do this to her?
Esme's POV
I clasped Bella's hand. The hand of my long lost daughter. A daughter who should have joined our family a long time ago. I had mourned for her loss.
Just the thought of mothering her filled me with joy.
Now all I could do was pray that she would be alright. I also prayed that Edward would indefinitely stay this time. But I didn't think I'd have to worry.
However, a mother's job is to worry. I didn't want to see Edward hurt again.
Staring down at Bella a new fear overwhelmed me. What if Edward lost Bella?
I bowed my head in compassion and said, "Please make it through Bella. For all are sakes."
Jasper's POV
I was now alone in the room with Bella. I was still sitting in the far corner of the room. I didn't trust myself to get closer.
The hospital was already getting to me even with the washed out smells of bleach and anesthetics.
I itched to stand closer to her, but I didn't.
Even with her unconscious, I felt an array of emotions coming off her. I wondered if she was dreaming? Fear, happiness, panic, confusion rippled through her sporadically and I was growing more and more uncomfortable.
Trying to do my part I sent waves of calm and comfort her way.
I was perplexed on what was going on inside her, but I knew I needed to help her more.
Standing up, I slowly made my way to her. Hesitantly, I brought my hand to her shoulder and sent more waves of calm to her.
Under my breath, I whispered, "Don't worry, Bella. I'll help you." And I knew I would.
I knew how distant I was from Bella, but I did care for her. I was only trying to protect her.
Carlisle's POV
Standing over Bella's bed, I observed her charts on my clipboard. The results weren't in yet, but we did know it was a malfunction in her brain.
I had successfully taken over her case.
Looking over Bella, I knew her condition wasn't good. Unfortunately she wasn't awake yet. It was past midnight. The drugs in her system were keeping her asleep. A bandage was wrapped around her head.
Her condition wasn't good, and I wouldn't allow anything to happen to her. It would be too much waste.
Bella had so many ties in her life. She had a family, friends, and a daughter who needed her.
Under my breath, I whispered, "I'll do anything to save you." And I knew I would, even if I had to change her myself.
Beeper going off, I quickly glanced at it.
The test results were in.
Edward's POV
"I promise, I'll be with you forever," I breathed, kissing the soft, translucent skin of Bella's forehead.
Bella's POV
Confusion rang through me. It corrupted my very being.
Darkness closed in upon me, and I knew I was down the rabbit's hole.
Images flowed through me in rapid succession. I was looking through the looking glass.
Running through a dark forest, the colors were vivid and beautiful, a bright green. I had no idea what I was running from, but fear and panic ran through my veins, pumping my heart with toxins. I tried to pick up speed, but I was dreadfully, frustratingly slow. Something was chasing me, getting closer. All hope was lost when a pale hand caught my shoulder. Whirling around I screamed.
Everything faded to black.
Waves crashed against the jagged rocks of the shore. White foam coming and going.
I was walking down a wet, sandy shore with my daughter, though tension was palpable in the moist air.
"How could you not have told me?" Bailey asked, tears glistening in her black eyes.
I frowned. "You didn't need to know."
She looked out at the sea, beginning to shake. "I'm your daughter, I had the right to know!" She said with gritted teeth.
"Precisely," I said, "You are my daughter and you don't need to know everything about me. That time was the best and worst of my life. You don't need to know that about me."
"How dare you!" Bailey yelled. "Your trauma affected me too!" She shook uncontrollably and then exploded into a wolf, bringing a claw down upon me, scraping my hard skin.
Baring my teeth, I hissed and then attacked.
Everything faded to black.
Sitting in a bed, I realized I was in my old room at Charlie's. I felt young and carefree. Whole and blissfully happy.
Glancing around the room, I saw Edward sitting in the old rocking chair in the corner.
Smiling, I said, "What are you doing here?"
He smiled that crooked smile I loved. "Watching over you, love."
"Come over here," I ordered. "Sit with me."
Edward sighed and then sauntered to me. Taking a seat next to me on the bed, he wrapped his cold granite arms around me.
His arms comforted me. I closed my eyes in bliss taking in his sweet smell, and then opened them again to find him staring hungrily at me.
"Do you realize how beautiful you look right now?" He asked, and then grinned, "Even in your holey pajama's." He kissed my forehead, and then brushed his lips down my eyelids, cheekbone, jaw, and throat. He kissed the base of my throat. Taking in my scent he murmured, "Absolutely tempting."
My heart fluttered in my chest. I gasped for breath and said, "It's been so long."
He smiled sadly, as I stared into his topaz eyes. "I know," he said. "But I'm here now and I'll never leave again."
"I love you," I replied, tears filling my eyes. I stroked his pale cheek.
Shivering, he said, "I love you. Every day of forever I'll always love you."
Bringing his lips to mine, his kiss was intense and passionate. His kiss hard. Gasping, I brought my arms around him and threaded my fingers through his hair.
Groaning, Edward pulled away. "You're tired, you need your sleep," he said, pushing me down into the bed, my head landing on the pillow.
"I don't need sleep," I yawned. "You're here with me now. I want to savor this. Plus how could I possibly sleep when your here?"
"You sleep all the time when I'm here," he reminded me. "Don't worry, love. I'll be here when you wake," he whispered in my hair, wrapping his arms around me, stroking my hand with his thumb.
"Do you promise?" I asked, yawning again, my eyes growing heavier.
"I always promise." He began to hum my lullaby as I drifted.
Everything faded to black.
The sun was bright and glorious. It warmed my skin.
I was laying in the grass with Edward in our meadow. I laid in the crook of his arm. He was slightly on his side, watching me savor the sun. His arm that was wrapped around me stroked circles onto my skin. It felt marvelous.
"What are you thinking?" He asked, sounding slightly frustrated.
Opening my eyes, I met his with a smile. "Nothing in particular," I answered, teasingly.
"Bella," he scolded, "don't do that. Please tell me what you're really thinking?" His eyes smoldered.
I gasped for air as he dazzled me. "I was thinking that I wanted to be with you forever," I replied honestly. "What are you thinking?"
He grinned, flashing me his brilliant white teeth. "The same thing you were."
Pulling me up, I crossed my legs in the long grass. He pulled his arm away from me.
"Hey," I protested lightly. But I didn't mind too much. I was watching his pale chest sparkle in the sun. Millions of facets of light sparkled rainbows into the air.
"Can I ask you something?" He asked, sounding slightly nervous and desperate.
"Anything," I breathed.
Suddenly he had my hands in his.
"Isabella Swan?" He looked up at me through his impossibly long lashes, his golden eyes soft, but, somehow still scorching. "I promise to love you forever--every single day of forever. Will you marry me?"
My eyes went wide in shock. Tears sprang to my eyes. Nodding, I whispered, "Yes."
He had already slipped a golden diamond ring on my left hand.
"Thank you," he said simply, emotion in his eyes. Taking my left hand, he kissed each of my fingertips before he kissed the ring that was now mine.
Happiness sparkled in my eyes. Wrapping my arms around him, I whispered, "I love you forever."
Taking my face in his hands, he gazed longingly into my eyes before he brought his lips to mine.
Everything faded to black.
Walking down a cold stone corridor, I found myself afraid. I didn't know where I was or what I was doing, all I knew that something was about to happen.
Groping the wall in the darkness, I heard screaming in the distance. Bloodcurdling screams, that made me gasp.
What was happening? Where was I?
Continuing to walk down the hall, I saw something in the distance.
Picking up speed, I thought it was my love, but when I was not a few feet from them, I saw three papery white faces, that looked fragile yet frightening.
"Welcome home, Bella," one said, and then I screamed knowing my doom.
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How was it? I love the dream sequence! I gave you a taste of Bella and Edward and things that could have been and still might occur.
No copyright infringement intended. I only used those parts to demonstrate was could have been.
I'll be posting the next chapter tomorrow! You'll see what's going on with Bailey and what is really wrong with Bella. Some decisions need to be made….
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