Sorry for not updating in forever. I just needed some me time. And I was and still am sick.

Many of you were asking how old Bella is and saying that was really confusing you. Bella is just turning eight in this chapter. This is the birthday party after the attack. I know I skipped a lot but people were saying Audra is too young and Edward is not a pedophile and I agree so I need to get a move on.

Harry is not in this chapter because this is his first year at Hogwarts. Remember he is three years older than Audra.


Six Months Later

Alice POV

"She's here!" I squealed excitedly. "Bella's here!"

Two seconds later the door swung open. There stood Edward, his rain drenched hair sparkling in the light from the chandelier. Audra stood at his side, her eyes glittering happily. One of her small hand clutched his much bigger one. Her other hand played with the curls at the ends of her hair. (A/N. I'm changing her hair a bit from really straight to a slight curl at the end because that's how my hair is if I cut it short enough.)

"Happy Birthday Bella!" we all cried happily.

She giggled and waved, her cheeks and neck flushing a rosy pink color.

My eyes flashed to Jasper's face immediately. His eyes were dark gold, his face emotionless. My hand tightened convulsively around his. "You haven't hunted in a while," I whispered so only he could hear.

Obviously Edward knew. His head snapped up to look at Jasper, his eyes narrowing slightly. Bella was caught, mid-bear hug from Emmett and soon distracted him but not before flashing us both a warning glance. Be careful. His glance read all to clearly.

Jasper sighed and hung his head. "I know."

I opened my mouth to respond but Bella cried, "Alice! Jasper!"

My happiest smile grew across my face and I turned to scoop Bella into my arms. "Hi Bella! Happy birthday!" She hugged me for one more second before hugging Jasper's leg and skipping away. Of course she can't skip without tripping. In a flash, Edward's arms were around her and she was off the ground entirely.

"Be careful, Bells," he warned, slinging her across his back.

"Edward you can set her down," Carlisle said lightly. "She needs to open her presents."

Bella blushed even more, her face pressing into Edward's shoulder. "I told you all I didn't need anything," she mumbled.

Rosalie laughed. "But that doesn't mean you don't want anything, Bella. It's your birthday. Don't complain. Just take the presents and have fun, okay?"

She shook her head, though a small smile graced her lips.

Edward looked at her, his eyes smoldering. "Please?"

She shook her head again, her smile growing.

"For me?" he begged quietly though we all could hear him.

Bella pouted for second longer before sighing. "Fine but only because you cheat."

Audra POV

"Fine but only because you cheat," I grumbled angrily. Edward chuckled, smoothing my hair with his hand, transferring me to the seat next to him with the other.

Emmett came bounding up to me a box in his hand. "Here!" he yelled excitedly. "Open mine first!"

I flinched slightly. Seeing their worried eyes on me, I looked down. "I guess… I guess I'll never get used to that." I transferred my gaze to Edward. I smiled sorrowfully up at him.

His crooked smile was breathtaking but I could see the sadness under it. He touched my cheek gently. "That's alright."

Rosalie smiled scoldingly to Emmett. "It's from Jasper and I as well."

I took the box he was practically shoving into my lap and tore the paper away. It was a small box with gray lettering across the front. iPod it read.

Confusion written all over my face, I looked up. "Thanks?" I said uncertainly.

Emmett's booming laugh filled the room. "It's a music player," he explained. He took the box from my hand and pulled it open. Out came a small blue metal box with a screen and dial and a set of earphones. I had seen members of the Cullen clan carrying similar things.

"Oh," I gasped. "I get it!" I took the ipod from his hand plugging the headset in and putting the earphones in my ears. I messed with a few buttons and switches.

Down to you

You're pushing and pulling me down to

Music blasted into my ears. I shrieked loudly, falling backwards off the chair. Edward's arms shot out, sliding underneath me a second before I hit the ground.

I ripped the earpieces from my ears, panting. Edward's eyes were dancing with silent laughter and his brothers were roaring with uncontrollable mirth.

"Blasted thing!" I swore quietly.

"Excuse me?" Esme gasped. Her expression was rather comical, shock and hilarity mixing on her face.

I blushed, looking at my hands, curled tightly in my lap. "Sirius said, er, what was it? When I'm angry, count to ten but when I'm really angry, swear."

Emmett guffawed loudly and Jasper fell to the ground in a renewed round of humor.

"Emmett!" Rosalie smacked the back of his head. "It isn't funny. He shouldn't be teaching her that."

"Oh relax Rosie," he choked out. "It's just a bit of fun."

Carlisle looked at me disapprovingly, a fatherly look coming into his eyes. "Bella, honey, don't swear. You are a young girl and it makes you seem vulgar and offensive."

I cocked my head to one side. "Sorry."

Esme tucked a loose lock of hair behind my ear, smiling how my mum used to. "Don't worry, dear. Just don't swear."

"Here," Edward said, gently pushing a box into my hands. "This one's from me."

My lip pushed out in a pout and I narrowed my eyes at him. "You promised you wouldn't spend any money."

"I didn't," he assured me.

I raised an eyebrow but slid my fingers under the paper. "Ouch!" I hissed, pulling my finger back to examine the thin paper cut running across my index. A single, small, crimson drop of blood dripped from my finger and slid slowly down my skin.

"No!" The cry came from Edward's lips before he slammed into me, knocking me sideways. I screamed flying over the table. The glass bowl slid off shattering on the ground. I threw my arm out in a desperate attempt to catch myself, right into the sea of glistening shards.

Jasper collided with Edward with the sound of crashing boulders. A deep, grating snarl emanated from his chest as he attacked. Emmett was next to them in a flash, his muscled arms locking around Jasper, separating them.

Edward sank into a defensive crouch in front of me, growling furiously, facing his suddenly ravenous family.

Carlisle stood, slowly, even for a human, both his hands up, like a man facing police. Only he remained calm, his years of self-discipline evident in his casual stance. "Emmett, Rosalie, take Jasper outside," he ordered quietly.

"Come on Jasper," Emmett said firmly. "Let's go." Jasper's eyes were wild and senseless as he strained to free himself from Emmett's grasp. Together Emmett and Rosalie managed to restrain him and pull him from the house. "I'm so sorry Bella," Rosalie whispered, before vanishing after her husband and brother. Esme looked at me apologetically before following them.

"Let me by Edward," Carlisle said gently. I could hear the clock ticking as the seconds passed. A minute elapsed as Edward eyed his father with suspicion. Then, he straightened, allowing Carlisle to kneel at my side. Edward's eyes never left his father figure as he began to examine my arm.

I became aware of a burning, stinging pain in my arms and winced slightly. It was nothing compared to the torture at the Dursleys', of that I was sure.

"Edward, can you move her to the dining table? Alice, my bag?"

Edward lifted me careful not to touch the mass of glass splinters embedded in my skin. I buried my face in his shirt, determined not to throw up. The sweet scent of his skin soothed me and I almost smiled.

He settled me in a chair and took a step back. Alice was already there, Carlisle's black bag on the table.

I kept my eyes fixated on Edward's face, breathing slowly. He looked strained and I knew he wasn't breathing.

"Just go, Edward," I sighed.

He shook his head stubbornly. "I can handle it."

I looked at him sarcastically. "I'm fine really. This is just a scratch compared to the Dursleys."

His eyes tightened. "I'll stay."

"You might as well make yourself useful," Alice chimed in. "Go find Jasper. I know he'll only listen to you right now."

"Yes," I breathed. "Go find Jasper."

Carlisle didn't look up from his work on my arm as he said, "There's nothing you can do here Edward."

Edward glared hard at Alice as we teamed up on him but finally he turned and strode quickly from the room. Alice sighed, waved and left after him.

"Well that's all of them," I said.

Carlisle shook his head. "You can't blame yourself for this." He sounded incredulous.

"What else should I think?" I asked. "What else can I think?"

"Anything but that this is your fault Bella," he chided.

"How is it not?" I continued. "I could have been more careful."

"Don't think that Audrianna. What we are, we are dangerous. Having such abilities requires a certain amount of responsibility and preparation. We didn't take those precautions and that is not your fault."

I opened, trying to think of something to say and coming up empty so I closed it again.

"There," Carlisle said, satisfied.

I twisted, trying to get a better look at my arm, inspecting the stitches. I was so caught up in my work, I didn't notice what Carlisle was doing until the flames sprang up in the crystal bowl. I jumped, startled.

"Sorry," he smiled, dumping the cotton swabs and bloodied glass shards into it.

I stared blankly into the fire, watching the orange flames dancing up and down in a hypnotic pattern.

"I'll take you home now," Esme's voice said from the doorway. She drifted to my side, taking my hand and guiding me to the front door.

"Where's Eddie?" I asked almost too quietly for even her to hear.

"He's out looking for Jasper. He won't be back for a while," she told me, tucking a lock of loose hair behind my ear. Without another word, she swung me up into her arms and took off through the trees.

Esme POV

I ran silently, flitting agiley through the trees. Bella curled tightly into my chest, cradling her injured arm against her small body.

The door of her home stood open, warm light pouring through, Remus' silouhette casting a dark shadow over the lawn. "What happened?" he asked quietly.

"Accident," I answered at the same volume, trying not to wake Bella.

He nodded, taking a step to the side to allow us entrance. I floated up the wooden staircase, admiring the woodwork that looked so like the staircase on the Titanic.

I pushed the door to Bella's room open and laid her down on her bed. I tucked her dark gold comforter snugly around her.

"Goodnight Bella," I whispered, kissing her forehead softly. I turned to leave.

"Goodnight Mommy."

I know I do that a lot where she does the cute little goodnight dead family member that you remind me of thing a lot but I think it's really cute. I think this is the last time I'll do that so don't worry.

Please review. I get more reviews on Drowning in Death than any other story even on weeks that I don't update it and I do others.

I've never done Esme POVs before so tell me what you thought. You probably all know what comes next in the plot. However the changes will be very different than what any of you thought it would be.

There will be a lot more wizarding world up next so all of you who wanted that will be satisfied.

Thanks for reading and love to you all,

Sea of Topaz