A/N: Hey guys! I'm so sorry that it's taken me so long to update. I've had a load of homework and volleyball and I had to finished a chapter for my other story because I hadn't updated that one in a long time, but I'm back with another chapter just for you. Isn't that great? You know it is. Well, I just went to see Twilight again for the third time and it was just as awesome as it was the first time. Ch'yea. LOL, anyway, I'm going to stop being weird and let you read now.

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Chapter 14: ANNOUNCEMENT

(Edward's POV)

After dinner, I took Bella back to her house. We were standing in front of her door saying our goodbyes for the night. I gave her a small kiss.

"Bella, I know that a lot is happening lately between us with the engagement," I kissed her left ring fingerand she smiled. "And you agreeing to move into the palace with me, but everyone is expecting us to announce the engagement publicly." She nodded in understanding. "My parents were planning on announcing it tomorrow evening."

"That's fine, Edward," she said with a smile. "Whatever needs to be done is fine with me." She gave me a peck on the lips and then sighed. I knew that meant that she had to go inside now.

"I'll see you tomorrow, love," I said. "Bright and early." I chuckled as she groaned.

"I don't like early," she whined playfully. "But I'll tolerate it for you."

I laughed at that. "Well, I'm glad that you'll tolerate the day for me."

She giggled and kissed my cheek. "Good night, Edward."

"Sweet dreams, love. See you in the morning," I said as I watched her go inside. When I saw that she was safely inside, I headed back over to Tess and rode home. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.

I woke up the next day with butterflies attacking my stomach. It had been two days since Bella had agreed to marry me. That brought a grin to my face. I just couldn't believe that she had actually agreed to marry me and move into the palace with me.

I climbed out of bed and got dressed. Alice and Rose said that they had wanted to get to know Bella a little more before the announcement.

I had already told my parents that I was going to get Bella, so all I had to do was saddle Tess and be on my way. I mounted and rode off towards Bella's house.

After about a ten minute ride, I was in front of Bella's house. I dismounted and knocked on her door.

Bella was the one to open the door for me. She smiled a bright smile, which I returned. "Hello, love. Are you ready to go?"

"Yes," she said. "I'm going out with Edward for a little while," she called back into the house.

"Alright. Have fun, dears," Aunt Melina said with a warm smile as she came out of the kitchen. I gave a nod to her and then Bella pulled the door closed. I led her over to Tess and helped her into the saddle before I mounted myself.

"So what are we doing today?" Bella asked as we rode towards the palace.

"Well, Alice and Rose wanted to get to know you better, if that's all right with you," I told her.

"Okay," she said. I'm glad that she accepted the offer. I really wanted everything to be perfect and the fact that Bella wanted to spend time with my family just made it better.

We arrived at the palace and I helped Bella off Tess and then led Tess into her stall and brushed her down quickly. Then I took Bella's hand led her into the kitchens and led her up to the Alice's room, where Alice and Rose were supposed to be waiting.

"So where will you be while I'm with Alice and Rose?" Bella asked.

I chuckled. "I'll be with Emmett and Jasper, probably being tortured into doing something that I really don't want to do." She laughed. "That isn't funny," I said, indignant.

"Actually, it is," she said in between giggles.

"I'm glad I amuse you," I said sarcastically.

She laughed again as I pulled her in front of Alice's door. I knocked on the door and Alice called, "Come in."

I turned the doorknob and opened the door and burst out laughing at the sight in front of me. Alice was sitting on Emmett's head, pinning him to the ground. For someone so small, Alice was very strong.

Rose and Jasper were just sitting on the bed, watching them. This was a regular occurrence here.

I heard Emmett mumbling something into the floor along the lines of "damned pixie." I just shook my head at them.

"Bella's here," I said as I pulled Bella into the room. She looked very confused at the sight that was in front of her.

"Do I want to know?" she asked.

"No. No, you don't," I said with a laugh.

"Hello, Bella," Rose said calmly from the bed.

"Hello," Bella said with a smile. I was glad that she wasn't uncomfortable anymore.

"Hi, Bella," Alice chirped from the top of Emmett's head.

Bella giggled softly. "Hi, Alice."

"Alright, gentlemen. Time for you to leave," Alice said. "It's lady bonding time."

"Yes, ma'am," Jasper and I saluted her. She gave us both a look.

Alice sat there waiting for us to leave. "Um, Alice, dear," Jasper said. "Your still sitting on Emmett's head."

"Oh, I completely forgot," she said. It sounded like she didn't forget at all.

She jumped off of Emmett and then Emmett got off the floor with the last of his dignity. He glared at Alice. "One day, little girl, I will win," Emmett said, pointing and shaking his finger at Alice.

Alice just laughed and then closed the door in our faces after Emmett was out of the way.

I sighed and hoped that Bella wasn't going to be scared to come to the palace again.

(Bella's POV)

Alice closed the door in the boys' faces and then skipped over to me and pulled me over to the bed.

"So, Bella, how are you today?" she asked.

"I'm good," I said. "But I'm a little curious."

"About what?" she asked.

"Why were you sitting on Emmett's head when Edward and I walked in?"

Rosalie and Alice laughed. "Oh, that's just something we've always done. Emmett and I like to wrestle." She giggled. "And he has yet to win once."

I was speechless. How could someone as tiny as Alice bring down someone as big as Emmett? "Wow."

They laughed at my reaction. "So, what do you like to do in your spare time?" Rose asked conversationally.

"Um, I like to read a lot," I said. They giggled. "What?"

"It's just that Edward loves to read too. When he was younger we had to practically drag him away from the library," Alice said.

I laughed and we continued talking about different things. We laughed at almost everything. Rose and Alice were amazingly sweet and kind. Alice was always bouncing around. Rose was a lot calmer. I had a lot of fun just talking with them.

But something was bothering me. "Um, what do you guys know about Tanya?"

Frowns spread across Alice and Rose's face. "Tanya," Alice sneered her name. "is the worst person you could ever meet in your life. She's self-centered and is one of the most infuriating people on the face of the earth."

"She's always been chasing Edward since she came to the palace for the first time when Edward was four," Rose added. "You have to watch her. She may not seem very smart, but she has a sadistic side. You want to stay away from her."

I let out a harsh laugh. "Too late for that. I've already had one little encounter with her."

They gasped. "When? What did she do?"

"Yesterday, before dinner. Nothing too bad. She just talked to us, but then after we were about to leave to come to dinner, she decided that she wanted to get a little closer to Edward." I was starting to get mad again by just thinking about it.

"Oh, Bella. Just ignore her. She's just trying to get under your skin," Alice said. "And trust me. We don't like Tanya and we'll do anything to make sure that she doesn't bother you anymore."

"Thanks," I said.

(Edward's POV a few hours later from when the boys left the girls)

Jasper, Emmett, and I walking around the palace after the girls had kicked us out of the room, when I heard the last thing that I wanted to hear right now.

"Edward!"

I flinched. Jasper and Emmett stiffened next to me. They liked Tanya just as much as I did.

I turned around to tell Tanya that I didn't want to talk to her right now, but she was closer that I expected. Before I could say anything, she pretty much jumped on me and kissed me.

I was shocked and disgusted. I pushed her off without hurting her (even if I didn't like her, I would never harm a woman) and wiped my lips with the back of my hand. I was trying to keep from throwing up, it was so bad. Only Bella was allowed to kiss me.

"What the hell was that for?" I yelled. My mother wouldn't be very happy with me for yelling at a lady, but Tanya needed to be yelled at for once in her life.

"You know you liked it," she said with a sickly sweet smile.

I was shocked that she would even think that. "No. No. NO! No, I did not like it!"

"Mhmm, sure," she said.

"I'm getting married to the most amazing girl in the world and you think that I would enjoy a kiss from you? You're crazy," I said. I didn't care if I was being rude. Tanya needed to learn that I was taken and that I wanted nothing to do with her.

She didn't say anything. She just stood there with a grin on her face. She really was crazy.

"Is there a problem here?" I turned around and saw Bella, Rose, and Alice standing next to the door.

"No, love, there's not," I said, motioning for Bella to come over to me. Bella walked over to me and I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her to my chest. Alice and Rose walked over to Emmett and Jasper. I looked down at Bella and she was glaring at Tanya, all of the hatred for her coming through.

"Come on, Edward," Bella said, still glaring at Tanya. I nodded and, without another look at Tanya, left with Bella and my cousins.

When we were out of hearing range of Tanya, I shuddered. "I need to go wash myself now."

My cousins laughed at that. I looked down at Bella and saw that she was fuming. I kissed the top of her head. "It's all right, love. Calm down."

She took a deep breath, but then said, "If she touches you one more time, I swear I will rip her head off."

"I'm holding you to that," I said. She sighed and leaned into my side.

We all gathered in my room after that and talked (well, I went to go wash my mouth first) about other things to get our minds off of Tanya.

A few hours later, there was soft knock on the door. "Yes?" I called.

The door opened and one of the younger servant boys, whose name was Seth, came in. Seth was one of the servants that I especially liked. He was quiet, but once you got to know him, he was good company. "Um, Your Majesties said it's time for you to get ready for the announcement," Seth said quietly. Seth didn't like crowds.

"Alright. Thank you, Seth," I said.

Seth nodded and left the room. I sighed and got off the bed and pulled Bella up with me. "I guess that means we have to get ready," I said.

"We'll help get Bella ready," Alice said.

"Thank you, Alice," Bella said. Alice smiled and then she, Rose, and Bella left the room.

(Bella's POV)

Alice and Rose brought me back to Alice's room. "I have the perfect dress for you, Bella. You'll love it," she paused for a second. "And so will Edward." I blushed at that.

They brought me into the room and Alice went straight to her wardrobe and came back with a beautiful dress. It was a bright turquoise blue strapless dress with silver jewels covering parts of the bodice. It had a full skirt with two blue ruffles flowing down the sides (pic on website). "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful, but couldn't possibly wear it."

"Yes, you can. You're about to become the princess of Glacies. You deserve to wear it," she said.

My breath hitched slightly. She was right. By marrying Edward, the crown prince of land, I would become the princess. I felt like I was going to hyperventilate.

"Bella?" Rose asked, concerned. "What is it? Are you alright?"

"I, I don't think I can be a princess. I'm not good enough to be one. I'm not good enough for Edward," I said on the verge of tears.

"Oh, Bella. Yes you are. Your perfect for Edward. He loves you so very much. He loves you more than anything else. And I know that you love him. I can see it in your eyes. And you'll make the perfect princess. You kind and gentle and beautiful," Alice said, pulling me into a hug.

"I'm not beautiful," I said, sniffling a bit.

"Stop that nonsense. Yes, you are," Rose said. "Now let's get you dressed," I nodded and put on the dress. It fit perfectly. Alice and Rose helped me with my hair and make-up. My hair hung down in loose curls and my make-up was light.

"Thank you," I said when I looked in the mirror.

"Your welcome," they said with a giggle.

"Now, we need to get dressed," Alice said. Rose nodded and they went to go get ready in the other room.

There was a soft knock on the door. I went to get the door. I opened the door and saw Esme waiting there. She smiled. "Bella, you look beautiful."

I blushed. "Thank you."

"I have something for you," she said as she walked into the room. She sat down on the bed and motioned for me to follow. I went to sit down next to her, careful not to wrinkle my skirts.

(A/N: I'm just making this stuff up right now, so don't tell me that it isn't real. I already know that.)

"It's tradition for the prince and the bride of the prince to wear crowns at the announcement of their marriage." She smiled and then showed me a box that I hadn't seen her carrying.

"Carlisle's mother gave me this when Carlisle and I decided to get married. It's been pasted down from generation to generation and I wanted you to be the next to have it." She opened the box to reveal the most beautiful tiara that I had ever seen. There wear small arches of diamonds sparkling in the light that was coming in through the window (pic on website).

"It's beautiful," I breathed.

"And it's yours," Esme said. She picked it up out of the box and placed it on my head. "Beautiful," Esme said with a warm, motherly smile.

"Thank you, Esme," I said, almost on the verge of tears with gratitude.

She gave me a hug and then rose from the bed. I was going to get up with her, but she stopped me. "Sit and enjoy it. You will be standing for a long time tonight."

I smiled and nodded. She smiled again and then left the room. Alice and Rose came back out after a little while and admired the tiara. Apparently they hadn't ever seen it before.

A servant came to tell us that it was time. We thanked the girl and she left. I took a deep breath and rose from the bed. It was now or never.

(Edward's POV)

I was pacing the floor again for what seemed like the tenth time tonight and running my hand under the collar of my royal blue doublet (A/N: think of it as the same on from the blue, only blue). I was wearing black pants and boots. I had yet to put on the crown that I was supposed to wear. I despised the thing. Emmett, Jasper, and my father were sitting in chairs on the other side of the room, talking. I was waiting for Bella to arrive and my nerves couldn't stay still, hence the pacing.

There was a soft cough from the doorway. I looked up and all the breath left my body. Standing before me was the most beautiful sight that I had ever seen. She smiled softly and it only made her looked more angelic. I smiled back and walked over to her.

"You look beautiful," I whispered to her and kissed her forehead. I looked up when I saw something sparkle on her head. I was my mother's tiara. It almost brought tears to my eyes when I saw it. This meant that Bella was part of the family forever and for always.

Rose, Alice, and my mother walked into the room and I knew it was time. "Edward, put it on," my father said.

I groaned. "Do I have to?" I sounded like a three-year-old.

"Yes," he said.

"Fine," I said and placed the damned thing on my head.

"Well, don't you look handsome," Bella said with a giggle.

"Thanks," I said sarcastically. She just giggled again. I was glad that she wasn't nervous, or at least didn't seem nervous.

We were to walk onto the balcony that faced the city. I peeked out the curtain and saw what looked like most of the city below the balcony.

The trumpets played and it began. "Their Majesties, King Carlisle Cullen and Queen Esme Cullen of Glacies," the herald called out to the people. My mother and father walked out onto the balcony.

"Welcome," my father called. Everyone quieted instantly. "This is a very special event. My son, Edward, has chosen a bride." I smiled down at Bella, who smiled back.

This was our cue to walk onto the balcony with my parents. I pulled Bella through the curtain and we walked on the balcony. "Crown Prince Edward Cullen and Miss Isabella Swan," the herald called.

Everyone bowed or curtsied when we walked out. I wished they didn't. I don't like people bowing down to me.

"Edward and Isabella are to be married very soon," my father said to the crowd. And it continued on like that for another half hour.

When we were through, everyone bowed again, much to my distaste, and we left. When we were out of sight, I heard Bella sigh. "What is it, love?" I asked.

"I've got some explaining to do later," was all she said.

A/N: I didn't really like the ending very much, but that's as good as it's gonna get. But I hope you enjoyed it. I'll update as soon as possible. It's almost exam week, so no promises.

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