Author's Notes: It's here! This is it people! The final chapter! No sorry this isn't the final chapter I lied. It turns out that the chapter was just getting longer and longer so I've had to cut it off and continue another chapter for the final chapter but it's all coming to an end and I'm kind of sad but very excited to start on new things. I hope you have all enjoyed reading it and hope many more will continue to do so. Please check out my other twilight fanfiction and also my youtube profile for fanfic music videos and trailers. Just go onto youtube and search astartelydianna.

The songs used in this chapter are; Sterling Knight – Hero, Brad Paisley – Oh Love

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Scars

Chapter 21

Jasper POV

Bella looked at me curiously as we boarded the plane but didn't say anything. I put her bag in the overhead compartment and gestured for her to take her seat near the window; not that she'd be able to see much since our journey was perfectly timed so that the sun wouldn't alert anyone to the fact that I wasn't human.

I'm no superman, I can't take your hand
And fly you anywhere you wanna go, yeah

"Where are we going?" she asked me, once I too had taken my seat.

"If I tell you it won't be a surprise." I replied. "Now get some sleep."

"How long is the journey going to take?" she asked, sitting up in surprise.

"A while." I smiled, leaning over to kiss her. "But if you sleep it'll go much quicker." She sighed in defeat and lifted the armrest in between us so she could lean against me...although my side was probably harder than the armrest.

I put my arm around her and stroked the soft skin of her arm. This was my wife. This beautiful woman next to me was mine. I had done terrible things in my life, many terrible things and still fate had granted me an angel and I would always be grateful for that.

I may not be the safest person in the world for her, I may not be the best person in the world for anyone for that matter but I would do everything in my power to love her and give her whatever she needed.

I can't read your mind, like a billboard sign
And tell you everything you wanna hear but

I'll be your hero...

I promised myself now that I would keep her safe from harm. I would cheer her up when she was down and love her more than anyone else could. I noticed her breathing even out as she drifted off to sleep and bent down to kiss the top of her head.

"I love you Bella." I murmured into her hair. I swore that my young wife would never regret the words "I do". She would be happy for her entire existence, human or otherwise.

"I love you." Her small voice said interrupting my train of thought for a second.

"I thought you were supposed to be sleeping." I whispered.

"No, just enjoying the moment." She said softly.

I, I can be everything you need
If you're the one for me
Like gravity, I'll be unstoppable

"Darlin' once we get to our destination we are officially on our honeymoon so I suggest you sleep now." I murmured suggestively, smiling to myself at the small flash of lust that shot through her.

"Why didn't you say so?" she chuckled. "Will you read to me? Or sing to me? I'll probably fall asleep quicker that way...rather than if I'm concentrating on trying to sleep."

"Of course darlin'." I replied. I pulled her closer against me and starting singing into her ear in almost a whisper so that only she could hear me.

I, yeah I believe in destiny
I may be an ordinary guy with heart and soul
But if you're the one for me
Then I'll be your hero

Bella POV

I awoke a while later when Jasper told me we were switching planes but once on the second plane I fell asleep again almost instantly. Then Jasper woke me again to switch to a car and then boat. This time I didn't sleep. I tried to focus on my surroundings in the dark, the stars overhead were clearer than I had ever seen. The water splashed against the sides of the small boat as Jasper began to move it forward. I couldn't help but notice that the breeze was warm.

I couldn't see anything ahead though...everything in front of us was just dark water and sky. After a while I couldn't help but ask the question.

"Is it much further? I'm only human you know." I spoke up.

"About another twenty minutes give or take." Jasper smiled. "It'll be worth it. Timing is everything Bella."

I wanted to ask why but knew I probably wouldn't get a real answer. Maybe he just meant because he could only travel out of the sun... I sighed and sat back for the journey, looking out ahead at the dark.

"Hey Bella?" I heard Jasper call over the boat's engine. "Now's about the time you want to look." I snapped my gaze up from the water to the view out front and my breath caught. A small dark silhouette of an island appeared out of the water ahead and behind it the sun was starting to rise.

"Where are we?" I whispered, as we got closer and I was able to see the island clearer with its beaches and trees.

"Well, Esme and Carlisle have allowed us to borrow their island." Jasper replied, slowing the boat to dock it at the small wooden dock. "This darlin' is Isle Esme."

"Isle Esme? Carlisle brought her an island?" I asked, my jaw dropping.

"Love makes us all do crazy things." He grinned, tying the boat and unloading the suitcases.

Strong like a mother holds her child
Free as horses running wild

"Yes...it does." I murmured, stepping off of the boat after him as he reached for my hand. He lifted all of the cases in one hand and put his other arm around my shoulders to lead me off of the dock and along the beach. "This is amazing..."

"Our kind very rarely get to enjoy sun without causing a scene so the island was a perfect gift." Jasper nodded. "Maybe I should buy one." I thought about a life without sun, I think I would definitely feel like something was missing. Besides watching Jasper sparkle was always worth seeing.

"Maybe you should." I chuckled.

"What's this? Bella Swan agreeing to spending an outrageous amount of money on something?" he mocked.

"Ah but I'm not Bella Swan anymore." I pointed out.

"My apologies ma'am." He replied, placing a kiss on my cheek. Then only a little way in front of us stood a house. A rather large house for an island but I suppose if you have an entire island for yourself you can take up the whole thing with a house if you wish. I looked back towards the dock and the lapping water on the beach then to the trees and gardens surrounding the house then my gaze settled on the beautiful man next to me...it was like I was in heaven.

And real as a prayer on a lonely night
And sure as the ocean tide

Suddenly Jasper whirled me into his arms and held me against him with one arm before grabbing the handle for the suitcases with the other. As we reached the porch he let go of the suitcases to open the front doors one at a time before picking them up again and carrying me into the house. He proceeded to carry me through the house in the dark until he reached the back of the house. He flicked on the light to reveal a large white room.

The room was bright and one wall was nearly entirely glass where I could see the sun already rising above the trees now. In the centre of the room was a huge white bed. I squealed as Jasper dropped me on it before turning to put the suitcases in the corner of the room. He looked back at me and I could practically feel the love in his gaze...maybe I could, maybe he was projecting I wasn't sure but it felt wonderful.

Oh love, Oh love
Oh the many colors that you're made of

This man had taken on the challenge of fixing me when I was broken. I thought I was ruined for anyone else but I have never been so glad to be wrong. Now that I had him I couldn't imagine my life without Jasper and thankfully now that we were married...I wouldn't have to.

"What do you want to do first? Sleep? Shower? Eat? Swim?" he asked me, stalking towards me with that sexy smirk of his.

"Swim." I croaked, trying not to melt into the bed under his heated gaze.

You heal, You bleed
You're the simple truth and you're the biggest mystery
Oh love, Oh Love

Jasper POV

Bella looked so adorable in the more casual dress Alice had made her change into just before bundling her and the bags into the car. The knee length white cotton dress made her skin look tanned instead of its usual pale porcelain colour. Not to mention irresistible.

I dived for the bed and she jumped away squealing and laughing as she ran out of the huge glass doors that had been opened to air the house out ready for us. I followed her at human pace to find her stood only meters from the doors.

"I've never seen anything like this." She breathed, looking out at the blue water now sparkling under the newly rising sun. I came up behind her and placed my hands on her shoulders. "It's amazing."

"I know...and see finally we get to spend some time in the sun." I told her. Then I turned her around in my arms. "Now come here, that dress looks pretty uncomfortable."

"It's actually...yes very uncomfortable..." she replied grinning suddenly. I caught her chin and pulled her into a kiss. This woman was mine. I revelled in the thought while I pulled her closer reaching for the zip at the back of her dress. Suddenly I felt her nerves and embarrassment.

"What's wrong?" I asked her. It's not like we hadn't seen each other naked before after all...

"There's not anyone else...around here is there?" she asked quietly. "I don't really want anyone seeing..."

"Not for miles. The cleaners come from the mainland a couple of times a week when the island is in use but they won't be here until at least tomorrow because they were here yesterday." I replied, pulling her dress down her body to stare back up at her in only her simple, white lace underwear. I made quick work of removing my own clothes also and then slid my thumbs inside the waistband either side of her underwear, tugging her closer to me with them. For a brief moment, I simply took pleasure in looking at her. My gaze drifted down the long length of her neck, lingering on her small but perfect breasts as their peaks hardened with desire and anticipation under my gaze before it travelled down her smooth stomach to her one remaining item of clothing. I listened to her breathing, quick and sharp, taking ragged breaths as her heart pounded. Her desire was strong, I could feel it and I could smell it, it was calling me to her...luring me in.

Then as my mind lost itself to the desire and lust calling us both I brush her against me, kissing her almost savagely. Her arms found their way around my neck, holding on tight matching every bit of my urgency with her own. Then her underwear were torn from her body before I realised my hand had done it and she was in my arms as I carried her into the warm water. Once we both floated in the water I slid my hands down to cup her rear before lifting her so her legs wrapped around my waist. Then I slid into her, her warmth covering every inch. I heard her groan against my mouth and then louder as I began to rock her gently. I took my time to enjoy every feeling I could feel, everything that she could feel. I wanted to savour every emotion. As soon as the sensations started building they grew steadily as I allowed my gift to project everything between us until they became a force that could not be denied and we were both consumed by the sheer bliss of it her lips tearing from mine in a gasp before I dragged her lips back to mine before I could bite down on her. The urge was always there. I needed to mark her but while she was human that was impossible. Then her head fell against my chest and we just stayed for a moment...wading in the warm water under the sun.

Bella POV

Jasper looked so perfect in the sun. Spending months on the island with him would be pure bliss. I couldn't wait to enjoy every second as thoroughly as I enjoyed earlier. Now I lay on the warm powdery sand next to him with a book in hand. Jasper was trying to draw pictures in the sand but as it turns out...when it comes to the arts vampires aren't always gifted. Jasper could play guitar and sing beautifully, he also wrote pretty go poems and lyrics but he wasn't that great at drawing or painting. It was nice to know that they weren't all perfect at absolutely everything. Apparently vampire sometimes lacked in some of the arts because although they have the ability to be technically perfect every time that doesn't necessarily mean their brain is creative.

"What's that?" I asked him.

"A horse." He replied.

"Really?" I grinned.

"I'd like to see you do better." He retorted.

"No thanks." I replied.

"Oh no you don't get to comment on my sand art without giving it a go yourself come on." He insisted, taking my book from my hands. I sighed and looked down at the sand.

"Fine, I'll try but trust me you won't be impressed." I sighed, turning to grab my bottle of water and tipped it on the sand.

Sure enough some time later I had formed something that vaguely resembled the shape of a horse...or maybe a dog with strange hair. At least both of our attempts were laughable.

Then as Jasper turned to focus on his to try and turn it into something else. I grinned and made to do the same only as I scraped up my horse I picked it up and dropped it across his back making sure it went down the inside of his t-shirt.

"Hey!" he protested. Grabbing a handful of his and stuffing it down the inside of my own t-shirt. I cringed but laughed none the less.

I grinned to myself as I shook my shirt out and he did the same. We both stood and he pulled me into a hug. I smiled to myself as I felt the warmth inside that I always felt in moments like this. I couldn't imagine anyone else here with my right now. There was no one out there as right for me as him, not even close. Jasper was my best friend, my family...my everything. What would it be like when I was a vampire as well? I grinned to myself at least I wouldn't have so many accidents.

"What's so funny?" Jasper asked.

"Just thinking of some of the upsides for being a vampire." I replied.

"What did you come up with?" he chuckled.

"Besides being able to spend forever with you, live forever and be really strong and beautiful you mean?" I laughed. "I was thinking about being less clumsy."

"Ah yes." He smiled, placing a quick peck on my lips. "Did you know that Alice removed all of the rugs and mats from the house here before our stay in case you tripped over them?"

"I'm not that bad." I protested.

"No darlin', you really are." He chuckled.

"You know what the worst thing is?" I groaned. "I really am aren't I? I really won't miss it."

"And I won't have to stop trying to bite you." He murmured.

"Does my blood still bother you?" I asked. "Do you need to hunt?" I wondered to myself if there were many animals to hunt on the island or if he would have to go to the mainland.

"Actually...it's not really a blood thing." He replied. He looked almost embarrassed... "It's more of a...vampire marking their mate thing."

"You want to leave a mark on me?" I asked, now more confused than I was before.

"When we're together, intimately, I always have to fight the urge to bite you, to mark you as mine." He explained, I felt the heat flush into my cheeks at the thought. "For obvious reasons I can't do that while you're human."

"Oh." Was the only word that left my mouth.

"Sorry if that makes you nervous." He said softly, kissing me softly.

"No, it's interesting to know why you always seem so determined to kiss me...and why you destroyed my pillows that time." I said honestly. Then I chuckled to myself. "Does that mean the pillows are yours forever now?" Jasper didn't look amused and I found myself being lifted over his shoulder and carried into the house.

Jasper POV

It was during the following night that something caught my attention. Bella wasn't as warm as she usually was, despite the warm weather. I thought perhaps she was ill and confronted her the next morning where she agreed with me. She said her muscles had been aching and perhaps she had some kind of flu.

"Here. Vitamin C will do you good." I told her, handing her the glass of orange juice. Then I heard something that caused the glass to slip from my hand and smash on the ground. My eyes fixed on her chest as I listened to her heart. It was beating faster, then slower and it wasn't particularly regular. I grabbed her wrist, perhaps a little harder than I meant to because she winced as I did so. I couldn't find the scar on her arm from where James had bitten her.

"Jasper?" she asked in a tight voice. "Tell me what's wrong."

"We need to call Carlisle." I told her, pulling my cell phone from my jeans pocket.

"Jasper, I trust the island is lovely as always." Carlisle's calm voice answered the phone.

"I think there's something wrong with Bella." I said, trying to keep the distress from my voice until I realised that I really didn't care if I sounded desperate and pathetic. "Something very wrong Carlisle. I need your help."

"Is she ill?" he asked.

"I'm not sure." I replied.

"Does she have any symptoms of illness?" he asked, the calm doctor voice did nothing to calm me.

"She's colder than normal, her heart's beating strangely and...Carlisle her scar is gone." I told him.

"Her scar is gone? From Phoenix?"

"Yes that scar." I said urgently. "Carlisle what's happening to her?"

"Is she alright otherwise? No burning? You haven't had any problems with venom or anything?"

"She said her muscles ache but that's a human thing I am led to believe and I don't believe there've been any problems." I told him.

"I wonder..." I heard Carlisle muse.

"What?" I asked.

"I was wondering if perhaps our saliva is not the only venomous fluid." He said carefully.

"What do I do?" I asked. Had I already doomed Bella to this life without her official consent? I knew she wanted it but she was human she could still have changed her mind and she may not be ready. What if she didn't change maybe it would just kill her?

"If that is what it is Jasper then you only have two choices." Carlisle said calmly. "You either leave her be and see what happens or you change her now. I can be with you by perhaps midday but Jasper if she is changing then the small amount of venom may mean it will take longer than normal perhaps considerably. If you are going to change her now you should do it should before the venom hardens her skin."

"I'll talk to her." I sighed. "Be as quick as you can."

"Jasper?" Bella's quiet voice asked. "Should I be worried?"

"I'm not sure darlin'." I murmured, pulling her against me, avoiding the broken glass on the floor. "Let's go lay down and I'll try to explain." I lifted her into my arms and carried her into the large white bedroom. I was a vampire and still my mind was reeling...how would Bella take it?

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