A/N: Yaaay!!! I'm putting Edward's point of view in this chapter. I see that some people are getting upset about the Tanya situation. Hehe. I worked hard on this. PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of its characters. I own the twins, Booker and my wolves.
Edward's Point of View
Numb. That was all I felt anymore. I made the worst mistake of my entire existence. I could never take it back. Before I could go back and beg for her forgiveness I learned that she had died. That was about two years ago. The first year I didn't talk to anyone. I was thinking about going to the Volturi, but my family persuaded me otherwise. My Bella was gone forever. I would no longer smell her delicious scent, or look into her beautiful brown eyes. Five days before I left her, we gave into to the love we felt for each other. I hurt her though. She had bruises covering her delicate skin, all because of me. She told me she didn't care, that I gave her the best gift anyone could give. But I was far too dangerous for her. The trouble she has gotten in because of me. She almost died when James bit her an I could no longer risk her anymore. I had to leave. It was best for her.
What completely baffled me was that she believed me when I told her I didn't love her anymore. She was shocked when I told her, she didn't say a word. I couldn't take it anymore so I ran for it. I had to get away from the face that would soon be streaked with tears. I had to get out of there, not wanting to see I was the reason for her tears. I almost turned back when I heard her calling me. Her voice sounded tortured, broken. I couldn't stand it. My body completely turned around when I heard her stumble and fall. I was on my way back when I heard voices calling for her. They would find her, that's why I turned back around to go home.
I hardly played piano anymore. It reminded me of her too much. I went downstairs and sat on the couch. Of course Tanya followed. She's been here for about a month. Carlisle received an invitation from Aro about a week ago to come to a ball he was throwing. Tanya would be attending as well much to my dismay. She's been taking advantage of my current state. I paid no attention to anyone and only spoke when spoken to…sometimes that is. She sat on the arm of my chair and leant down to kiss me. I didn't respond, but when she got on my lap and continued it was time to push her off.
"Tanya," I growled. "Enough."
She pouted and swung her blonde hair over her shoulder. "Fine."
I sighed and shook my head. She could be so difficult at times. Alice passed and told me to pack for Italy. I did not want to go to this ball. Carlisle insisted saying it was rude if I didn't show up with the rest of the family. So we were leaving tomorrow. At first I was worried, thinking that Aro only wanted Alice and I to join, but he insisted he acquired all the powers he needed and more. I didn't understand that. So off to Italy we go.
E.J.'s Point of View
I had to get out of there. It was too hard. All the things I worked for…destroyed with one kiss. Caleb and I teleported to Italy at once. I couldn't tell my mother though. I didn't want her to be upset. This just proved that everything Caleb said was true. They would arrive tomorrow, and Caleb and Bella would find out I invited them here. I feel so stupid. My hopes and wishes blinded me from reality. But I was brought back now. I knew the truth and tomorrow everything will change. I knew my bother well enough to know that he would immediately take action when he found out the Cullens were here. I dread and anticipate that moment. When Caleb and I arrived home we were embraced by our wolf friends. None of them suspected a thing. Caleb was good at hiding his emotions, but I could still tell he was fuming. And apparently so could Bella.
"Caleb, what's wrong?" she questioned. John looked over and raised an eyebrow.
Caleb stayed composed and made up a quick excuse. "Just thinking about the ball," he said with a grimace. She chuckled .
"I'm sure you'll be able to endure it."
He grumbled and nodded. Tomorrow was coming far too fast.
Today was the day. The ball would begin at five and some guests would stay overnight. Aro gave out those invitations, hopefully he didn't ask a certain family to stay the night. My mother got a beautiful dress. It was red and black. She wore her jet black hooded cape over it. Jane descended the stairs and she was wearing a light red gown with lace designs that lined the top. Caleb and I were wearing our regular
Volturi robes. The ball began in a half an hour and my emotions were getting Caleb suspicious.
"Why are you so worried?" he asked.
"I-I'm just um worried that Aro will want me to drink human blood," I came up with this stupid excuse.
He raised his eyebrows, knowing I wasn't telling the truth. "Alright then, I'll talk to him if you want," he said not wanting to further agitate me.
I nodded. "Thank you Caleb."
Aro told us we would be making a special entrance. When everyone was in the ballroom the doors would open and my mother would walk in with Caleb and I on each side of her. The wolves would then follow behind us. Aro instructed that we keep our hoods up to keep our identities hidden until he announced our names. That means the Cullens would have full view. Perfect. I glanced at the clock and it read five. I sucked in an unneeded breath and took at glance at my mother. She smiled widely at me and gave me a kiss on the cheek. If only she knew what lied behind those doors. Good thing I disguised their scents. I looked at Caleb who had a disgusted look on his face. Oh how he hated balls. This would not improve his mood at all. He sensed me looking at him and gave me a brotherly smirk. I returned the smile, knowing that it would be wiped off his face in the next few minutes. Hopefully Caleb wouldn't directly look at the guests since Aro told us to look forward. But when we turned around he was sure to see him. We then heard our cue. We all took one more look at each other and pulled our hoods up. The doors then slowly opened.
We stepped out and slowly made our way down the space given to us. I heard the pack follow and noticed a few gasps escape the guests lips. It was either us or the fact that werewolves were present. I wonder if the Cullens caught on yet. We reached Aro and turned around. I scanned the room until I found them. They were in the back and stuck out with their eyes. I frantically looked at my mother and brother and both of their eyes were hard. Caleb was about to say something to Aro, but he beat him to the punch.
"I now present the three most powerful vampires of our world."
I inwardly groaned. I hated when he did this.
"We have Edward Jacob Swan," he acknowledged me. "Caleb Jasper Swan," he acknowledged my brother. "And their mother Isabella Marie Swan," he finished, gesturing to my mother.
Caleb had enough. He approached Aro and grabbed his collar.
"I thought I told you to never invite them," he bellowed, pointing to the Cullens. Aro was terrified.
"I'm s-sorry, your brother requested that I invite them."
Caleb turned to me. "Caleb," I began.
"No," he put his hand up to silence me. "I wish to thank you." I was shocked to say the least. He was thanking me? "I will finally get my revenge," he said in a dark tone. "And you have given me the perfect opportunity." Bella remained silent the entire time.
I turned to her. "Mom, I'm sorry, I wouldn't have invited them if I knew before."
"Knew what?" she questioned quickly. Shit, I let that one slip. I turned to Caleb quickly, maybe he could help me out. He was making his way to the Cullens. I followed. Tanya had her hand attached to our fathers. Caleb glared at the interlocked hands and Edward ripped his hand away from hers. Carlisle cautiously approached Caleb.
"Who are you?" he asked, astonished.
"Who are we?!" Caleb screamed. "We're Bella's twins sons! And I hate to say it, but he is our father!" he yelled, pointing to Edward. The Cullens were shocked.
"What?! How is it possible that Bella had Edward's baby?" Rosalie screeched.
"Why you selfish bitch," Caleb seethed. "Jealousy is radiating off you and you only wish you had a child yourself." Emmet stepped forward to defend his wife, but Caleb just threw him against the wall.
"STOP!!!" we all turned to look at Bella. Tears were streaming down her cheeks. "E.J.," she began. "What happened?"
"Tell her E.J., show her," Caleb told me. I've never felt so undecided before. I had no idea what to do. "Show her!" Caleb screamed.
I flashed the memory of Tanya kissing Edward to my mother.
Caleb's Point of View
I knew when Bella got the memory, because an unbearable pain surged through me. I heard Jasper collapse behind me. But I kept my ground. He was just too weak. In a flash I grabbed Tanya by the hair and threw her to E.J.'s feet.
"Look at Bella," I told him. He looked and winced. "Look at this piece of garbage," I said, referring to Tanya. "She's the reason our mother is in so much pain right now."
He looked up at me. "I thought our father was the reason," he whispered.
"Oh, he is," I told him. "But she is almost as much." He nodded, knowing it was true.
"What do you want me to do with her?"
"Do what you have to do."
E.J.'s Point of View
I looked down at Tanya in disgust. Hate flowed freely through my body. I needed to release it. And the perfect subject was placed in front of me.
"You," I whispered to her. "Ruined everything!" I finished screaming. "All my life," I advanced towards her. "I wanted a father, a true family to love. People who could love me back. You took that all away from me!" I slapped her as hard as I could. I pulled back and raised my hand in front of her. She burst into flames. "Do you know what I'm capable of?" I asked her in a mocking tone. "Do you have any idea at all?" All of her hair had burned of and her skin was charred black. She let out a high pitched scream and I simply laughed. The Cullens and the rest of the guests looked on in horror. Jake was comforting Bella. Tanya's screams faded into low moans and gurgles as her flesh started to bubble. Then she was nothing but a pile of ash. I picked up all the ash and crushed it together, forming a rock.
I turned to Edward.
"Here, take your whore!" I screamed and threw the rock at him. He moved swiftly out of the way and the rock hit the wall, shattering. Tears were flowing down my cheeks as I dropped to my knees. Caleb came up behind me and put a comforting hand on my shoulder.
"Light up," he whispered. "As if you had a choice."
Caleb's Point of View
I respected E.J. He showed me what he was truly capable of. I turned to Jasper, who was still writhing on the floor in pain from Bella's emotions. I scoffed at him.
"So weak," I muttered. "And to think I was named after you."
"Why were you?" Alice asked from Jaspers side.
"I'm the most powerful empath in the world. My mother told me he was an empath, so she gave me his name as my middle name. I think it is rather stupid. His power can't possible take on mine. Booker explained that to me."
"Booker?" Carlisle whispered, while holding a sobbing Esme.
"Ah yes, Carlisle," Booker said walking up to him.
"How did you get involved with this?"
Booker explained everything and Carlisle was shocked.
"Bella," I heard Edward whisper, as he slowly made his way towards her. Jacob moved protectively in front of her. I ripped Edward back and held him by his throat high in the air.
"Don't you dare speak her name!" I screamed in his face. I threw him to the ground. "Do you even know what you put her through! You're a monster!" He winced at my words. "You will feel what you put her through. You deserve every ounce of the pain."
"I know I do," he whispered.
"Good, because you're not getting any less." I pushed him to the ground and gathered up all the painful energy I had been storing in my palms. I pressed one hand to his forehead and the other to his chest. He let out an earsplitting cry of agony and started to convulse.
"Stop it!" Esme cried.
"This is what she felt," I whispered to him. "And it's all your fault. You're a horrible father, lover and person."
"Just kill me!" he screamed.
"I just might!" I bellowed back. He turned his head to the side, his eyes focused on one person. Bella.
"Oh, Bella," he whispered. "I thought you were dead. I'm so sorry, my angel. I love you Bella and I love our sons, no matter how much they hate me."
"LIAR!!!" I screamed, tears falling now. The energy was used up. He endured it. I fell back, clutching my head. Edward couldn't get up though. Emmet and Jasper helped him up. Alice ran towards Bella. She clutched her shoulders.
"Bella, please. Listen to us. Let us talk to you." Bella shook her head frantically. "Please Bella."
