Chapter 24: Planning For Eternity
"Darlin, I didn't know you had a southern accent." Jasper said as we sat in our meadow.
"I was really pissed off Jasper. That's normally when it tends to show through the most. I worked to get rid of it after the first 150 years." I saw pain flash through his eyes at my statement. "Don't be sad. It's over now." I said softly.
"So you picked it up while fightin?" Jasper inquired as his drawl showed through.
"How else do ya think I managed to fit in 'round there?" I inquired allowing it to show through. He smiled.
"You have the cutest accent." He said ruffling my hair.
"Hey! I ain't cute!"
"Ur right. Ur down right adorable." I rolled my eyes at him.
"Whatever ya say." He didn't say anything after that. I leaned back into his chest and he wrapped his arms around me. We didn't need to say anything. Words were never enough anyway.
"I love you." I sighed after a while.
"I love you too." He replied. He allowed me to feel his love. It was so strong. I still couldn't believe this man loved me scars and all.
"Jazz," I questioned.
"Yes Darlin," he replied.
"What are we supposed to do now? Victoria's dead, and I'm pretty sure no one else is coming after us anytime soon."
"We can relax and spend time with the family and each other." I smiled at the thought.
"I'm not used to having time like this." I admitted.
"You get used to it." He assured me squeezing my shoulder in support. I nodded.
"Thank you for everything Jazz." I said hugging him.
"You're worth it Darlin." He replied.
"Let's go see the family." I said a few hours later. We ran through the woods hand in hand. It didn't slow us. When we were together we were unstoppable. We slowed as we reached the house to see everyone was outside. I cocked my head to the side and went over to Alice who was bouncing around, more than usual.
"What is it?" I inquired.
"Andrew got me a puppy." She exclaimed showing me her new pet. He looked happy to be in her arms. That was strange. I was sure animals hated us.
"That's great. What did you name it?"
"Her name is Storm, because she's fierce like her godmother."
"I'm a dogs god mother, swweeet!" I exclaimed. The others laughed at us. Andrew and Jasper rolled their eyes at us.
Everyone came over and stood clustered around. They were excited about something, but I didn't know what. Andrew and Jasper exchanged a glance. A second later they were on their knees in front of us. We gasped. Was this really happening. Andrew spoke first. "Allie, I love you so much. We've been together through raging armies, arguments, and times of mourning & fear. I promise to continue to love you every day of forever. I won't ever leave you. Allie, will you marry me?" Her eyes were huge and tears of joy could be seen trapped in them.
"Yes, of course I'll marry you." She whispered. He slipped the ring on to her finger and stood beside her smiling. Jasper cleared his throat and I refocused on him. He pulled out a ring box and flipped it open. My jaw dropped in shock.
"Isabella Marie Swan, Storm, Bella I promise to love you forever; every single day of forever. We've been together through ridiculous family problems, battles, extreme long term separation, and the welcome death of our creator. You were there when I was broken and needed someone. You put my heart back together, and I don't know what you did to it, but you're the one it calls for every second of every day. I will never leave you Bella. I will cherish what we have and treat you as my equal always. Will you marry me?" Have I mentioned I love him recently?
"Of course I'll marry you. You helped me when I was hurt, guided me through the hard times, and helped me move on after my hellish past. You are the reason I stand here and not deep in the south fighting. You are the reason I'm whole once more. Together we've made it through all the technical difficulties that were thrown in our way in abundance. I love you." I finished. He slipped the ring onto my finger before kissing me. I kissed back enthusiastically. He wanted me forever. I wasn't sure if forever would be long enough for me. I wanted him for eternity."
When Jasper let me go Alice and I embraced jumping up and down squealing. The other girls surrounded us, and we were a big squealing mob. Laughter could be heard from all around. "You'd better be careful with my little sister." Emmett teased Jasper.
"As if I could ever hurt her; besides, if I ever did anything wrong she'd kick my ass. Haven't you seen her powers?" Everyone laughed at that. It was such a happy blissful moment for all of us. There were no frowns to be seen, only wide smiles. The sun even managed to break free of the clouds.
What the Character's think:
Bella: Baby I love you! I can't wait until we get married!
Jasper: Then you'd better not piss off the author
Bella *Sighs dramatically* fine
Jasper: That's my girl *kisses her*
Lion: Eww! They're swapping spit *fake gags*
Jasper & Bella: *break apart*
Jasper: This isn't awkward… *walks off*
Robin: We can be the flower girls right?
Bella: Little one you're dead in the story
Lion: I hate being dead! I hate Maria!
Maria: did someone call my name
Bella: *growls a warning*
Maria: Grabs Bella*
Robin: Leave our mom alone!
Lion: *grabs Robin by the ankles and flings her into the air*
Robin: Gets her bearings and swoops down on Maria*
Lion: *jumps on Maria's back*
Maria: *goes down* You evil little bitches!
Lion: Thank you! * Rips Maria's leg off with Robin's help*
Maria: *screams*
Robin: You will never hurt mommy again! *sets Maria on fire*
Maria: *Dead*
Bella: *Picks the girls up* I love you two. You're so much like me.
*Smiles all around*
AN: Thank you to all of my faithful readers and to everyone that reviewed this story. You guess have been great. :)
This is the last chapter for Technical difficulties. The sequel Surviving Eternity will begin in a week or two. I hope you enjoyed this story, but Bella and Jasper can't have their happiness yet. There are more twists and turns this story must take before they're allowed to be happy. Bella still has more enemies to face, and Jasper's past still refuses to let go… Okay if I don't stop writing now the whole plot will be revealed and what's the fun in that?