I ran, following the scent that I found in the woods. I had to go slow, or I would loose the scent. Often, the scent would branch off in different directions, leading to a dead end, or looping back. They had obviously come this way while hunting. A lot. Their scent was all over the place, and I couldn't tell which trail was the trail that would lead me to them.
It started to rain. Lightly at first, but it became hard, and fast. It was erasing the scents that were already faded. I cursed the rain. Now I didn't have path to follow. Still, I ran through the woods, following a scent that was quickly being washed away. When it was finally completely washed away, I was in the middle of the woods. I sniffed around, but couldn't find any other scents.
I continued running through the trees, hoping for something that would tell me which way to go. A scent. A carcass they didn't dispose of. A small piece of fabric. Anything. But I found nothing. I would just have to do this on my own, without any help.
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My plane from Greenland landed in Maine. Once outside of the airport, and out of human sight, I took off running. A couple minutes later, I was outside my family's house. I wasn't even on the porch when the door was thrown open, and Esme came out. she ran to me, and pulled me into a hug.
"Edward! I missed you so much. We all did. Don't do that again! Leaving without saying goodbye." Esme said, the end more of a mumble. I hugged her back.
"I missed you too, Esme. All of you." I said, looking up at the house to see the others. Esme let me go, and I headed up to the porch. Alice was the next to greet me, then Carlisle, Jasper, Emmett, Rosalie, Charlie, Anthony, and Lauren. I hugged them all, including Charlie. Julie was standing in the doorway, looking a little nervous. She was afraid of me. It scared her how depressed I was, how I always kept to myself, how I didn't hunt, and my temper.
It started raining and we all headed inside and into the living room. once we were all seated, I spoke.
"Alice, have you seen anything more about the vision? Any clues to what might happen?" I asked.
"No," she replied," nothing. But, I think it will happen soon. I just have this strange feeling." I nodded.
"If you all don't mind, I need to go hunting. I haven't been in awhile." I said, standing up. A couple others stood up, and went their way, too.
I made my way out back, when I froze. I saw movement, and a flash of white in the trees caught my attention. Someone was watching me. I reached out with my mind, but heard no thoughts other than my family's. I decided I was just paranoid. Then, I saw the white again. I was frozen.
Who was watching me?
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I continued through the woods when I finally caught a scent. It was all of their scents mixed. It was strong, so I knew I was close. I sniffed the air again. Out of all the scents mixed, Edward's was the faintest. His scent usually stands out to me, but I had to search to find it. It was almost like he wasn't there, or hadn't been there in awhile. I froze. What if he wasn't there? What if the others were there, but Edward wasn't? Why he wouldn't be there, I didn't know. But, if he is there, why is his scent so weak?
I ran for a little longer, following the scent, when a light could be seen ahead. a break in the trees. Finally, I home. I couple more seconds, and I would be with my family again. I could see the house now. Then, the door opened. At first, I couldn't tell who it was. When they looked my, though, I saw who it was. Edward. I froze. He had seen me. I could tell because he froze. Edward was looking for who ever it was he saw. He started forward again at the same time I did. He must have seen me again, because he froze, again.
I sped up. Edward was so close to me now. Soon, I would be in his arms.
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Whoever was in the trees sped up. I couldn't see who it was through the rain, and the shadows of the trees. Their identity was hidden from me until they reached me. I decided that I would meet them at the edge of the trees. We had no way to tell if this vampire was a danger or not. I couldn't read their mind.
Wait, I thought suddenly, could it be...?
No, I told myself, she's dead, it can't be her.
I pushed the thoughts of this vampire being Bella from my mind. Just because I can't read their mind doesn't mean that they're Bella. Besides, she's,...she's dead.
The figure was close now. I couldn't smell them because of the rain. When the vampire was about five yards from me, I saw their face.
No. It can't be.
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Edward moved forward, about a yard from the tree line. His face looked as if he was thinking. I kept running. I saw his face change from one of thinking to one of pain. Whatever he was thinking about was causing him pain. When I was about five yards from him, he looked at my face. His eyes widened, and he mouthed the words no. I pushed myself to cover the short distance between us.
Finally, I reached him. I stopped just in front of him, looking at him. He still looked shocked.
"Edward," I whispered. It had been about two years since I had seen him last. My voice was filled with emotion, and if I could have, I would have been crying.
"Bella?" Edward asked, his voice just as quiet as mine. Their was no way his family would be able to hear us.
I nodded, and threw myself at him. He caught me in his arms. I wrapped my arms around his neck, burying my face in his chest, sobbing quietly. His arms were wrapped around my waist, his face buried in my hair. We stood like this, the rain pouring down on us.
Finally, I was back in his arms.
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She paused just in front of me. I couldn't believe my eyes.
"Edward," my angel whispered. She sounded like she would be crying if it were possible.
"Bella?" I asked in a voice just as quiet. She nodded, and threw herself at me.
I caught her in my arms. Bella wrapped her arms around my neck, and buried her face in my chest. She was sobbing quietly. My arms were around her waist, my face was buried in her hair. She just smelled so good! I couldn't believe she was actually heer. After two long years of thinking she was dead, she back, and alive! We stood like this for a couple more moments, our arms around each other, in the pouring rain.
It all felt so right.
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Finally, they're back together!!!! the next chapter will be them sharing a couple more moments alone together, and the family finding out that Bella is still alive.
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