Epilogue
September 1st, 2108 Bella's perspective
Who would have thought that we would be back in Forks? Back where it all started? I for one thought we might travel to another place with little sunshine, but when I learned that we were going back I was thrilled.
When we pulled up to the old white house, shaded by new oaks, my unneeded breath caught in my throat. Edward gently squeezed my hand, "I didn't think we would be back so soon."
"I didn't think so, either, but I thought it might be nice to see what has changed. Comforting, almost," Carlisle said from the driver's seat. We had rented a van to take from the airport up to the house.
On the radio that we kept very low the DJ said, "And now, a song from 100 years ago. I know you all have probably never heard it before, but it is a song that really shows how much can change and what doesn't. I'm out of here, Zion will be in soon. I leave you with Gavin Rossdale Love Remains the Same.
"Turn it up, I've heard this song before," I said from the backseat where I was sitting with Edward.
1000 times I've seen you standing
Gravity like lunar landing
You make me wanna run till I find you
I shut the world away from here
I drift to you, you're all I hear
As everything we know fades to black
Somewhere in the deep corners of my mind, I recognized this song. "From your human memories, love," Edward murmured into my ear.
And then it clicked. I heard this song when I was a human.
Half the time the world is ending
Truth is I am done pretending
I never thought that I
Had anymore to give
You're pushing me so far
Here I am without you
Drink to all that we have lost
Mistakes we have made
Everything will change
But, love remains the same
Over the course of my one hundred years, I had lost a lot. However, my immortal family stood with me through all of our trials and tribulations. Their love for me never wavered. We stood together through anything.
I was pulled out of my thoughts when Edward nudged me with his elbow. Everybody else was out of the car and dancing to the music.
Quickly I climbed out of the van followed my Edward. "May I have this dance, my lady?" Edward asked.
"Of course," I responded putting my hand in his and my other on his shoulder. Soon we were dancing with everybody around the front yard.
I find a place where we escape
Take you with me for the space
The city buzz sounds just like a fridge
I walk the streets through 7 bars
I have to find just where you are
The faces seem to blur
They're all the same
Half the time the world is ending
Truth is I am done pretending
I never thought that I
Had anymore to give
You're pushing me so far
Here I am without you
Drink to all that we have lost
Mistakes we have made
Everything will change
But love remains the same
So much more to say
So much to be done
Don't you trick me out
We shall overcome
It's all left still to play
We - we could have had the sun
Could have been inside
Instead we're over here
Half the time the world is ending
Truth is I am done pretending
Too much time too long defending
You and I are done pretending
I never thought that I
Had anymore to give
You're pushing me so far
Here I am without you
Drink to all that we have lost
Mistakes we have made
Everything will change
Everything will change
I, oh I,
I wish this could last forever
I, oh I,
As if this could last forever
Love remains the same
Love remains the same
"I can't believe they played that song!" Alice said. It was somewhat ironic you had to admit.
After the song was over, we proceeded to enter the house. When I stepped through the door, I was blown away. Everything was exactly the same. Esme typed numbers into the box on the wall and the metal doors on the windows opened.
"Oh, goodness!" Alice exclaimed. "We have so much work to do!"
Everybody groaned. I grabbed a pillow and threw it at her.
"What?" She asked innocently.
"The moment we step in, you want to redecorate," Emmett complained.
"Well nothing will happen immediately. You guys start school tomorrow," Esme said in a motherly tone.
Groans circled the room again. "So, with that said, why don't you all get settled," Esme continued after the noise had died down.
As if we were a bunch of little kids being tortured, we drag ourselves up the familiar stairs. The familiar sight of Edward's former room warmed my silent heart.
Edward? I asked him in my thoughts. That was my power. I could project my thoughts in other people's heads, but only Edward could respond.
Yes, my love?
I love you! I said as I kissed him.
He pulled back and looked me deep into my ocher eyes. I love you too!
You do realize this is where everything started.
Not quite, I think that would be the school or the meadow.
Mmm… That was true. I can't wait to see what else has changed!
I'm sure a lot has my love. His laughter rang through the room. All of our cars, that are probably still in perfect conditions are all considered extremely old antiques. Rosalie will enjoy that.
I'm sure she will.
How long will we stay?
Pretty long. You, Jasper, Alice, and I are all freshmen. Rosalie and Emmett are sophomores.
Well that's good. I don't think I can leave really soon again.
Me too, I really miss this place. Do you want to go see you old house?
Of course, but not right now. We have all the time in the world. And right now…I can think of some better things to do.
Suddenly I was in Edward's arms. An innocent smile crossed his face as he said, "Really, love? And what would that be?"
"I am not sure," two could play this game after all, "But I am sure you can think of something!"
He gently set me down on the bed and took my hand. Slowly he kissed up my arm. When he got to my collarbone, he didn't stop as I thought he would. Instead, he continued up my neck and jaw. Unfortunately, instead of kissing my waiting lips, he whispered in my ear, "I could think of some things, I am sure." Finally, he brought his lips down to mine. His hands roamed my body and mine knotted themselves in his hair. Eventually we were lost to the world.
Unknown Person's Point of View
"Psst…Mike! Who are those people?" Today was my first day of class at Forks High School. The school was extremely small, but everybody was nice. My new friend Mike, the third as he enjoyed
pointing out, was showing me around the cafeteria. In the corner of the Cafeteria sat six gorgeous people. Gigantic smiles plastered across their faces as they heartily laughed.
"Oh those people, there just the Cullens. Actually, they are all adopted. Rosalie and Jasper Hale are twins. Edward, Emmett, and Alice are siblings. Bella Swan, the hottest one, in my opinion, is the only one without a sibling. However, they are all really close. I think that they all are dating each other. But don't get me into that!
Third Person POV
And so it ends. The gorgeous Cullens sit around a table laughing about the stories they have collected over the years about Bella's training and of course Emmett's goofiness. No longer are they standoffish. They interact gracefully with the other students. And hardly do you ever see a frown on their faces. Their golden eyes are intriguing to the rest of the student body, but never had they had reason to fear them. Call it a happy ending or whatever you want. In the end, everything works out. The Cullens are just another fine example to the saying. Love conquers all and certainly Edward and Bella's unbreakable bond can overcome anything else that life can come up with.
Gently Edward leans over, "Remember when this all started?" He whispers it quietly
Quietly Bella laughs and murmurs, "How could I ever forget. After all it is quite the story!"
A/N And that is the epilogue…it is short and sweet but I like it like that. There will not be a continuation of this story. With the new school year starting and my second year in high school, the first in the actual high school building, I am going to take a break from fanfiction until I know my schedule a little better. Then I will know how much time I can allot for writing and finishing the other stories. If it comes to it, I may have to auction of the other stories. I am a 4.0 student athlete and I want to keep it up. So if it is interfering with my schoolwork it will be necessary to pass my stories along to other writers. Love you guys!! THANKS FOR STICKING WITH ME ALL THE WAY!!