All characters are Stephenie Meyers. I don't own them I wish I did ;o)

Happy Ho Ho Ho week!

I know I have not posted in some time so here is the next chapter and if you all have to get caught up again re-read the last chapter. Or jump in with both feet into this chapter. There are 4 more chapters after this one. The story may have a sequel I haven't decided yet. I will ask the question at the end.

Here is the last little bit from the previous chapter.

"Don't Edward. I'm mad. I should be upset with today but I'm mad at him. I don't want him anywhere near me. I don't want him near this house. Or the Cullen house. He will just cause me more problems."

"I can arrange that. I can arrange a lot of things. Just say the word." I could go back and snap the pup's neck for her upon request and I would be happy to do it.

"No that is alright. I want to talk to Sam. I want it in the treaty since I am apparently in it too."

"I don't know if they will allow that Bella." I couldn't believe I was going to let this happen again. I knew Sam wouldn't hurt her.

"Sam will allow it. Even if I have to speak to Emily first." Ahh Sam's wife. She had quite the influence over her husband. I could just imagine what that conversation would entail. Bella was being bold and I liked it. She was standing up for what she wanted. I was proud of her.

"I will see if a meeting can be arranged for you to talk to Sam on one condition."

"That is?"

"Not without Carlisle or myself okay."

"Okay."

I can't believe what I had just agreed to. I had agreed to take Bella to the border to walk into the lion's den to save herself from the misery that was Jacob Black.

~munchkin1978


Why?

Chapter 20

I spoke with Carlisle and he talked with Sam. A meeting was set for just the four of us. The others didn't need to be there or involved with this part. The meeting was two days from now. Bella had calmed down and we had left her father's home promptly after the altercation. Renee had not even known Bella had left the house the night of the funeral.

She had stayed for a few days helping Bella and I with the house. Renee was always cautious when around the both of us. For the sake of Bella's sanity I didn't go to far when she was with her mother and I. If she behaved so would I.

I was with Bella in her father's room when a look came across her face that I hadn't seen before.

"Edward, I want to sell the house." She paused and looked at me. "I don't need it."

"What brought this up?" I wanted the answer to that question.

"I have been thinking about it since the will reading. I don't need this house. I can take the money and put it away for later."

"You didn't want to keep it?"

"No." She folded a shirt and looked back up. "My life is with you Edward."

"You're sure?"

"I'm sure."

"Then we should talk about the treaty and us leaving."

"I know we will have to leave."

"The Cullen's can't make another vampire Bella. That is part of the treaty. The impasse we had all those years ago was because of it. I want you to live your life Bella." I wanted her to live her life. We were still at the same impasse from years ago.

"I've lived my life Edward. It wasn't great because I was thinking of you." She paused. "I still want to become a vampire. I don't want to die with out you. I don't want to die like Charlie….. I don't want to die alone." Oh Bella…

"Charlie had you Bella."

"Charlie was still alone. I don't want to die alone Edward."

I paused. I didn't know what else to say. I didn't want to change Bella but I couldn't refuse her any longer. I wanted her to live her live but I wanted her to be with me. Bella still wanted me and my cold dead heart would have soared if it were alive. There had to be a way to do this so the wolves wouldn't find out. To change her successfully with out her being harmed or have any interference. There had to be a way.

Wait. That won't work

But wait.

Oh that is perfect. That would work.

That was it. I knew what I needed to do. I knew who I needed to help me. I just hoped Bella would trust me. If she didn't I don't know if I could do it.

"Bella, love, I think there is a way. Do you trust me?"

"Tell me Edward." I wanted her to say it.

"Do you trust me?" I asked again.

"Yes I do." She paused. "Tell me what is going on?"

"I can't tell you yet. Please just know this is for us. Something for the both of us."

"Edward your acting crazy. Tell me what is going on? Please."

"If I tell you it will change the outcome. Just please trust me."

"Promise me you'll tell me."

"I'll tell you when it's time okay."

I wasn't going to think about it because I knew Alice would spill the beans eventually. I didn't want this out yet. I wanted it to work. It had to work. It just had to.

Bella and I finished in Charlie's room. I made her some supper. She was nervous about the meeting tonight. Even if it was just outside.

When dusk hit Carlisle showed up at the house and we headed into the forest where Sam was waiting for us. He was in human form for Bella's sake. He wanted to converse with her on her level. I was thankful that he had. I didn't feel right translating when this is what Bella wants.

"Bella the floor is yours." Carlisle said and stepped back. He blended into the background and let her have the chance to speak.

"Thanks." She paused took a breath and exhaled. "Sam, thank you for the apology for the other day. It was kind of you. The reason I asked you here with the treaty is because I want an amendment to it. With regards to Jake."

"I was expecting this. He has behaved very badly. I am so sorry Bella. He knows better."

"I want it in the treaty that he is not to come near Charlie's for the one year stipulation. I don't want him ruining the chance that I have of selling it."

"I will amend that for you Bella." He had paused as he caught up to what she said. "You're selling the house?"

"Sam what am I going to do with a house I have barely known, full of things that I don't really remember. I plan on selling it with in the year. Less if I can."

"Bella you don't have to do it that quickly. This is your home."

"It was never really my home Sam. When you found me all those years ago my home had left me. But my home has returned and where he is, I will be." She was looking directly at me smiling her bright smile.

"I have to remind you Bella the treaty stops the Cullen's from creating another. You are aware of that right."

"I am."

"Then you know you can not become one of them."

"Sam you can not stop me from what I want. I have full control of my mind. I want this life of immortality. I don't want to die like Charlie."

"I see your point Bella, but it has been decided. Even before you came along."

"I know. I can't help what I wish."

"I will try to keep Jake away as much as I can."

"Thanks for doing this Sam."

"You're welcome Bella. Take care of her Edward." Sam told me as he turned to leave.

The meeting was completed. Carlisle didn't really need to be there but he signed the treaty amendment as the head of the family. I knew now that my plan would work. I couldn't tell Bella what I was doing. I just hoped and prayed she would not hate me for it. I had my silent conversation with Carlisle and he knew what I was planning. He was essential in my plan. He would help me execute everything.

I took Bella back and we continued to clean up as much as she could before she got tired. I let her have her human minute while I called Carlisle.

"Will it work?"

"Yes it will work but it depends on Bella."

"It will work. I need one of you to stay with her when this is carried out."

"I'm sure Esme or Alice will stay with her."

"Okay." I paused as I listened for Bella. "She's going to be…"

"We will look after her and then you can tell her."

"Thanks." I said as I closed the phone shut. Bella was on her way back into the room.

"Who was that?"

"Carlisle. He was making sure you were okay."

"Oh."

She crawled into her bed and sat there. She was motionless but her eyes were moving across the room.

"Edward, can you call the realtor tomorrow. I want to list the house."

"You are positive you want to sell the house this quickly?"

"Yes."

Bella wanted to stay in the house for one last time. Tomorrow we would be moving her things to the Cullen house. I watched her for any signs of remorse but none came. I guess I would be calling the realtor tomorrow after all.

I hummed her lullaby and she fell asleep quickly. Tomorrow is when the plan had to happen. After the house was put up for sale. I may hold off if there was a bite on the house. I hated to do this to her, but her statement that she didn't want to die alone was my final straw. She wanted to be with me forever. I wasn't going to deny her any longer. Yes I wanted her to live her live but she had simply stated that she had lived it and it was not great. I saw both sides of both of our points and this was my conclusion. I pushed my thoughts aside and I hoped I was doing the right thing.

I watched Bella sleep. She was peaceful tonight. Not like I expected her to be with what had happened. Usually a nightmare would follow with everything that had happened. I knew this may be her last peaceful night for a long, long time. So I let her sleep. I wouldn't wake her in the morning. I would let her sleep in.

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This is a Christmas treat. Sugar cookies and Christmas drinks for everyone since this is the first time I posted since US Thanksgiving. :o)~

I know, I know. I have not posted in a while. My ornament business takes over when December hits. I make them all by hand and they take time. But since all my orders are being closed off today and the final pick ups done before Thursday I thought I would write you a chapter or two. Well type them for you. The story is completed and I have even got two other stories waiting in the wings. One of them is human not really twilight book related but uses the characters. I think I am going to post that one next.

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~munchkin1978~