Don't worry I did not die. I'm sorry I wasn't able to post last month I've been a bit busy and kinda forgot to write the chapter. I really hope you like the chapter. Bella and the Cullens belong to Stephenie Meyer but the others belong to me.

EDWARD POV

I woke up with a splitting headache, how Cornelius had managed to knock me out cold was beyond me. I sat up and realized that I was still underwater. Carlisle and Esme rushed over to my side along with Alice, Jasper, Emmett, and Rosalie. Even Pearl, Gimli, Odessa, and Zale swam over.

"What happened?" I asked a little groggy.

"Bella defeated Cornelius, he's not gonna harm the kingdom ever again," Odessa answered.

"It was so cool! She used her supermegafoxyawesomehot mermaid powers and caused the ocean floor to open up like Noah did!" Emmett shouted excited.

"You mean Moses?" Rosalie corrected.

"Yeah! That dude! And then she was just kicking that guy's skinny ass! And then she cornered him! I thought that she was totally gonna kill him but then she turned him into a fish. A puny, pathetic fish! It was like a pent up outburst of aggression. It was all like ARGH!" Emmett laughed.

I looked around the even more destroyed castle, noticing that Bella wasn't here. I stood up and looked around more.

"Where's Bella?" I asked worried.

"She's fine, she went into that room after the fight," Alice explained.

I began to swim over to the room, needing to see my Bella but was then stopped by Carlisle.

"I think you should let her be for now, son. Bella looked like she needed to think a few things over," Carlisle said.

My mouth opened in protest but then closed. I nodded unwillingly in agreement.

"Perhaps we should go see how much damage Cornelius caused," Zale suggested.

We all began to swim outside but Odessa stayed where she was. I wondered why. Lucky my mind reading powers kicked in.

"You'll make the right choice Bella, I know you will."

Choice? Choice about what?

BELLA POV

Swimming into the room I saw that it wasn't as destroyed as the rest of the palace. It still retained its beauty of my mermaid heritage. Looking around I saw that there were two doors which lead out to a balcony. I sat down on nearby bench and leaned the trident up against the wall. I let out a deep sigh and placed my head in my hands. Now that I was back at the South Kingdom Odessa and Zale would expect me to stay and rule the kingdom allowing them to relax. Zale would probably through a fit if I told him that I loved the Cullens and wanted to stay with them. I wanted to go with the Cullens and live my life with them and Edward but I couldn't help but feel the need to help my people. My thoughts only caused me to sigh even more.

"Poseidon, you've helped me this far. Can you maybe give me another push in the right direction?" I asked into the air…water.

I picked my head up and looked around the trashed room even more hoping that it could possibly give me the answer to my dilemma. The water currents shifted, causing my head to turn the right. One thing that wasn't destroyed was a small coral table but what was on that table was what really caught my attention. I got up from the bench as swam over to the small table. On the table was a silver tiara with aquamarine jewels, the one which I would be crowned princess with. Next to the tiara was the picture of Edward and I that I had brought down here but then Zale destroyed. It looked as though it had been glued back together. I looked at both objects.

"If this isn't a sign then I'm gonna be seriously pissed," I muttered.

I grabbed the tiara and then grabbed the trident. I swam over to the doors which lead outside but stopped before I actually went out. I looked at the tiara and placed it on top of my head. I took a "deep breath "and then swam out on to the balcony.

Looking out over the destroyed kingdom I saw my people helping each other out of hiding and up from underneath fallen buildings along with my family. At that moment I heard trumpets sound bringing everyone's attention to me. Everyone's eyes widen seeing me. I took in another "deep breath" and then held up the trident to the people, signaling that I had accepted my role as their princess. Cheers rang out through the devastation as my action spoke. I smiled from their acceptance but then swam down to meet my family. I swam up to Zale and Odessa. They were about to say something but I held up my hand to stop them. I held out the trident to Zale.

"I think you'll be needing this," I said.

Zale took the trident and looked at me confused along with Odessa. I turned to the Cullens, my eyes falling on my Edward. I smiled and swam into his arms.

"I was so worried," I whispered into his ear before kissing him.

"Wait. I'm confused. What does this mean?" Pearl asked.

"It means that I accept the fact that I'm a princess but I choose to stay with the Cullen up on land while still keeping my mermaid heritage," I explained.

I looked towards Zale and Odessa wondering what they were going to say or do. What they said kind of surprised me.

"Go, live your life with your mate. Just make sure that you come back and visit," Zale said.

I smiled. I swam over and hugged them both.

"Thank you," I said.

I let go of them and then looked back at the Cullens.

"Let's go home," I said to them.

All of them nodded and then we swam back up to the surface and back to shore.

I stood on the dock with the Cullens, packing out luggage into the plane. Zale, Odessa, and Pearl had come to the surface to wish me good bye and Gimli stood on the deck at my feet.

"Thank you for everything," I said to them.

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of her," Edward told them.

"We'll, take care of her," Alice corrected.

"You better. Just remember that she can kick your ass if you do anything stupid," Zale warned.

"Of course your Highness," Edward said.

"I'll have to talk to Charlie about all this when I get back," I said.

"Make sure you say hi to your father for us," Odessa said.

"Will do," I said.

"Bella, Edward, it's time to go," Carlisle said and then boarded the plane.

I said good bye to everyone before Edward and I walked on to the plane. Once buckled in I looked out the window and blew a kiss to Zale, Odessa, Pearl, and Gimli. The plane started and then took off. I looked out my window and watched them until they completely disappeared from view. Edward took my hand grabbing my attention.

"What do you think's gonna happen when we get back to Forks?" he asked me.

"I don't know. I have a feeling that things are going to become a little more difficult but as long as I have you I know everything's gonna be alright," I said.

Edward smiled my favorite crocked smiled and then placed a soft kiss upon my lips. I snuggled up against my love, getting comfortable for the long flight.

Hahaha, yes this was the last chapter. Thank you guys for all your wonderful comments and I hope you enjoyed it.