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A/N: One more chapter to tie up the loose ends. Enjoy!!--jaymelynn

Gracie's Story

I couldn't believe that the Volturi would decide to take this time to attack us. I mean sure I know they are the rulers of the vampires but come one could they have rotten timing or what. We just got married and now we come home just to face them. We were all looking at one and another trying to figure out what our best strategy would be. There really wasn't any time to plan for anything because they already stood knocking at our door. Why now did they have to come?

"Okay Grace you have the shield. We need to get beyond here near the house" Anthony said grabbing my arm.

"Why?" I asked.

"If we can get to the house we could buy some time" he replied. I walked ahead of my family into the clearing near the house. I placed my shield around me and then pushed it out to cover my family as they walked behind me to the house. I could see Aro was impatient as they moved.

"Come now. Why prolong your deaths?" he sneered toward us. Once everyone was in the house I pushed the shield out to cover the entire home. I was feeling a little drained, but was determined to help keep the family safe.

"Okay since the Volturi drink human blood they will be stronger than us, but I know Carlisle you are a doctor do you have any stored up blood. If you do your family would have to drink some" Anthony said as he walked passed each of us looking up and down.

"Mom foreseen this event that's why she sent you back with me, you're the one who helps Aro kill all of us. You are the one who kills Rosie and me" I screamed running to him hitting and pushing him about in the process. He grabbed my arms and pulled me to him.

"She saw a lot of things that never happened. I came back to protect you and Rosie. I would never join Aro. He's the reason I was killed all those years ago" Anthony said.

"What? I don't understand" I said looking up through the tears running down from my eyes.

"Aro is the one who sent Victoria after mom. Sure it didn't add to the problem that Victoria was mad at her because Edward killed her mate. To Victoria she wanted to kill Edward's mate even though he moved on and left mom. She wanted her revenge. Aro told her where we were. He had seen from another vampire what would happen if Rosie and you didn't join him. He saw that you would join the Cullen's and rise up against the Volturi destroying their legacy" he said as he pushed me toward Edward.

"It's not just by chance that they came here today. Rosie has already joined fully to Jacob, but Gracie you and Edward haven't been together yet" Alice said looking at me. I knew full well we hadn't. I wanted to but didn't want to do the deed anywhere but in our own bed.

"That's what Aro wants" Rosie called out. We all turned to look at her.

"What does he want?" I asked.

"Since you haven't joined fully with Edward you're the weakest link. He thinks that there is a chance you'd join the guard to keep him from killing our family, but on the other hand you are more powerful than any vampire out there. So he is worried about that fact as well. Aro isn't going to leave today alive anyway so it doesn't matter" Rosie replied moving closer to Jacob.

I saw it all in her head. Aro would get his hands on Edward and send me in a frenzy killing every one outside of my shield even Edward. I shuddered at that thought. There would have to be a way to shield him and not Aro. I had to see if I could save him or what would the point be to living.

"Alice and Jasper I need you help. I have seen that Aro does die today but with him so does someone we all love. I need to see if I can shield one of you and not the other" I said. Alice gave me a smile.

"Okay Edward we already know when I am shielding you can't hear the thoughts that are inside of the shield so I'm going to try to shield Alice while Jasper has a hold on her" I said. He nodded his head and we set out to work. After about an hour I managed to include Alice in the shield and not Jasper. So I learned how to do it and it was time for our fight.

"Gracie when I say 'now' put your shield down" Anthony whispered as he kissed my forehead. I knew things were going to change but I didn't know how they were going to change. Every one of us vampires was joined outside of the house with all t of the werewolves. We lined up to fight the finally battle that would decide really where Rosie and I would belong. It was good to know that no matter what happened I would be with family, my family and friends.

Aro and his guard inched forward keeping my shield up none of them could touch us. I looked over to my brother who was staring at Jane and Alec who were in the front with a couple others that I didn't know. Aro stood in the back with his two brothers Marcus and Caius. It looked like they were waiting to see what was going to happen before they did anything.

"Now" Anthony yelled as he and Leah took off to fight some of the vampires in front of him. The rest of the werewolves flew in front of us and transformed into their true forms. Edward stood in front of me and grabbed Rosie pushing her closer to me. He was going to be over protective of me during this whole ordeal. Rosie grabbed on to my arm. Alice came over to the two of us while Edward went to Jasper who was missing an arm. Everyone I loved was being hurt because of me. I watched as my family was running around killing and burning different members of the Volturi. Jane had joined our side and was helping destroying her formal family.

I would never have thought I would see the little scary vampire leave her great master. Jane was right now standing with Alice protecting Rosie and me. I hated thinking that I needed protection but my brother and family thought it wise. Most of the guard had been destroyed. I watched in horror as Aro spun around just in time to catch Edward into his grip. It was like Rosie's vision. I moved away from Rosie, Alice and Jane.

I waited until I was sure I had everyone I wanted under my shield then I let go of all the rage and anger I had been holding onto since my mom was killed by Victoria. I felt this amazing surge take over my body as a red flash came out of no where destroying every living thing within the clearing that could hurt us. I felt very weak afterwards and fell to the ground. I seemed to have an out of body experience as I watched Edward pick up my body and carry me into the house. I could see all of my family was safe and sound.

I didn't know how I was out of my body because it was starting to freak me out not knowing when or if I would ever be able to be normal. I watched as Carlisle looked me over to make sure I was physically alright. Esme and Edward never left my side during my whole static coma. I watched silently as my family tried to be normal waiting for me to wake up. I wasn't exactly sure how long I was out cold, but I enjoyed knowing that my family loved and cared for me. Everyone would come in and tell me how proud or thankful they were that I was there for them.

"You know little sis, mom always liked you better than me. She use to say how messy and silly I would be, but you she always knew would be someone. I missed so much time with you and I hate that you're now missing precious time with us. Leah found out she's pregnant. I just wish I could tell you this in person so you could tell me how glad you were for me, but I am just glad you are still here with us. I love you so much" Anthony said as he bent down to give me a kiss on the cheek. He passed by Jacob and Rosie as they came in. Edward and Esme were giving us some space I guess because neither was in the room.

"Okay big sis, I am not going to tell you how everything is fine and dandy because it is not. We miss you so much. I need your help in getting ready for a baby. I know Leah is expecting, but so am I. Jacob was so excited the day we found out that he turned into a wolf and went for a run. I was very glad that he came back though because I don't know what I would have done without the both of you. I miss you so darn much. I hope that you will come out of wherever you are soon" Rosie said as I watched her clutch onto Jacob's arm. He moved his other hand to touch me.

"Grace I know you didn't like me to begin with. I guess you just had way too much of your mom in you. She didn't want me either, but I am very thankful and happy that you moved pass your prejudices to become my friend. I have come to love you and enjoy you so much. I would hate for your niece or nephew to grow up without you in their life. Please come back to us. Your family needs you and so do I" Jacob whispered as he kissed my forehead and then gave my hand a quick squeeze. I wished I knew how to get back to my family. As Jacob and Rosie were leaving they passed Jane coming in.

"I know you are a bright young woman. I have grown up surrounded by men who told me what to do, yet you have paved you own path. I am amazed how you took care of the three oldest vampires in existence. Gracie you are such a worthy lady who deserves to be able to live a life with her family. Every one of your friends and loved ones miss you. You have been out for almost two months. I don't know how much longer your family will hold on hope, but I know that they would move heaven and earth just to have you back here with them" she was whispering to me. As she bent down to touch my arm I felt an electrical current go through my body.

Before I knew what was happening my ghost body wasn't floating anymore as I could now feel my body. I felt the small little electrical shocks that Jane was giving me. I tried hard to open my eyes but they were so weak that I couldn't do it. I had so many thoughts running through my mind that I was having a hard time lying so still, but I knew I had to.

"Edward" I whispered in a raspy voice.

"Grace are you there" came the most wonderful voice I could ever imagine. I tried to move my hand, I was able to lift it up before it fell back down on the bed.

"It's alright sweetie" Carlisle said before going all doctor mode on me. I opened my eyes to see so many people crammed into such a small space. I looked over everyone in the room.

"You guys said some really wonderful things to me. I heard everything that I was told. Those secrets that were told will never leave my lips. The great news that I will be an aunt is awesome. I am thinking that Alice has already gotten you guys ready for them. I mean clothing wise that is" I said as several people just started touching and hugging me.

"What brought you back to us?" Jacob asked. I looked over to Jane who was standing beside of Seth.

"Jane did. Her power shocked me right back here to be with all of you" I said. I took it easy for quite a while getting back on my feet and helping to bring any nomad vampires under the new Cullen Order. I guess having Carlisle reorganizing and forming a new Volturi will be enjoyable. I was happy to finally get some time alone with my husband who has been so patient with me to get better and settle back down. We finally sealed ourselves together and are enjoying our family very much. Right now the future looks bright for both of us.