Here is it guys! The last chapter! There will be an epilogue, so keep an eye out. Sorry it took so long to update, I'm in the middle of exams right now.

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Chapter 24

BPOV

Cool fingers pressed against my cheeks, my forehead.

"Bella, can you hear me?" Edward's velvet voice broke through my daze and I opened my eyes, squinting as the harsh light hit my eyes.

"Edward?" I murmured. He smiled down at me, his eyes brightening when I spoke.

"Hey, beautiful. How are you?" He helped me sit up, and I looked around to see all the Cullens there as well.

"Where's Aro?" I whispered, my voice cracking. Edward handed me a glass of water and I gulped it down.

"What happened?" I asked, after I'd drunk all of the water.

"Well, after you collapsed, I went and got you, and they let me. I carried you back to the house, and Carlisle told Aro, that he could stay in the house, until you're up to getting changed."

"You're really going to do it?" I asked, my face lighting up in joy. I was going to be a vampire!

"Yes," he laughed at my reaction. But I suddenly remembered something, and my face fell.

"What happened to Jacob?" Edward glanced at Jasper, who nodded.

"He's going to stay with the Volturi. This place isn't for him," Edward said hesitantly. I nodded, knowing it was true, but hating to face the facts. I had made this so much more complicated than it could have been.

"I'm sorry for making this so difficult for you all," I sighed. They all chuckled.

"We wouldn't have had it any other way, Bella," Emmett chuckled. I smiled slightly and Edward groaned, looking towards the door.

"I guess this is it, huh?" I asked when I heard footsteps on the stairs. I wasn't surprised that Aro wanted it done as soon as I woke up.

"Yes," Edward told me softly. He tightened his grip on my hand when Aro entered the room. Edward nodded coldly at him and Aro nodded back.

Everyone came over to me, and hugged me.

"See you on the other side!" Emmett joked, only to be hit by Rosalie. "OW! No need, babe," he complained. I giggled and Edward smiled at me, happy that I was happy. Eventually, it was just me, Edward and Carlisle left. Edward's smile fell and I moved closer to him, clasping his face in my hands.

"Edward, this is a good thing. Trust me. I love you, and want to be with you forever. That's my definition of heaven," I whispered. I pressed my lips against his, and he responded immediately, his hands moving up my back and through my hair. The urgency of earlier today was back. Fire ignited within me and I smiled when I moved away.

"This is us, Edward. It's going to be perfect. We are meant to be." He looked at me for a moment before smiling.

"I know, my love, I know." He pushed me back on the covers, and Carlisle came to hover by the side of the bed, ready to intervene if Edward lost control. Edward brushed my hair off my neck and leaned in. His voice was a like a cool breeze against my skin.

"I'm so sorry, Bella, for hurting you like this," he whispered. He licked over my skin to moisten it, and then, he bit down.

It was a few seconds before the burn began, and when it did, it soared through my whole body. A high pitched keening sounded throughout the room. I felt cool hands on my face again.

"Bella! Shhh, it's okay, it's okay, love!" Edward's voice was anguished, torn, and it was only then that I realized the sound was coming from me. I stopped screaming for a moment, but the burn got to hot, too painful, so I had to scream again in an attempt to release some of the pain.

Cool hands stripped away my clothes and I felt a cool body press against me, and I calmed slightly, the coolness that Edward exuded making my skin less hot. With the small relief of his coolness, I was able to stop screaming. Edward's arms wrapped around me, and he just held me.

I don't know how long it lasted. I would cry every so often, but Edward stayed. Never once did he leave my side. He comforted me, he cooled me down; he was the best I could have wanted. I hated seeing him so upset, in so much agony over me. I cried over that too, but I soon learned that tears burned my skin even more.

Sometime during the process, Alice came in. I felt her put some clothes on me, but they must have been thin, because Edward's body still cooled my skin.

After an eternity, the burning got hotter, and hotter, and hotter. I screamed again.

"EDWARD!"

"It's okay, my love, please, it's almost finished, you're almost done." My back raised from the bed as the heat in my chest increased exponentially. I let out one more scream, and then there was silence. My eyes were closed but I could hear everything; the slight shuffle of clothes, murmurs of whispered words, the low intake of breath. And then I opened my eyes.

I gasped in wonder as I looked around the room. It was so clear, clearer than I'd expected. I turned my face sharply, and flew backwards, crouching into a corner. Someone had been right next to me, so close, I could see every imperfection in their skin.

"Bella, sweetheart, it's me..." the vampire said. A jolt of recognition flew through me; this was my angel, this was my Edward. In another second, somehow I had flown forward, crashing into him and wrapping my arms and legs around his neck and waist.

"Edward!" We smashed against the wall and it cracked. I giggled loudly, my lips pressed against his neck. I inhaled deeply, experiencing for the first time as a vampire, the marvellous smell that was Edward. It was so much better like this, so much more intense. I pulled backwards and his eyes were shining. I pressed my lips to his and he spun us around, pressing me against the wall now. His lips attacked mine, spreading fire through my body. I moaned loudly, his hands wandering down my body.

Someone coughed, and I broke away, breathing heavily, something which obviously still came naturally to me. I looked over Edward's shoulder to see the rest of the family smiling at us. Alice stood at the front, grinning, her arms folded over her chest.

"Bella!" she squealed. Edward moved to the side slightly, also turning to face our family, but he kept a hold of me. I smiled sheepishly at Alice, nervously wringing my hands.

"Hey," I said softly. My hand flew to my throat when a soft, lilting sound came out when I spoke. Edward chuckled at my reaction.

"You think that's bad, wait till you see the eyes," he murmured. I gasped.

"What's wrong with my eyes?! Are they awful?!" My eyes widened and Edward chuckled again at me.

"No, Bella. They are beautiful. Perfect," he whispered. He raised a hand and stroked my cheek gently. I felt a familiar feeling rush through my body, but I smiled when I realized that blushing was now impossible. Thank goodness, I thought.

I want a hug too, I heard Alice say.

I laughed, and I noticed that it too was lighter, more attractive.

"Of course, Alice," I told her. I broke away from Edward and held out my arms. Alice frowned.

"I didn't say anything, Bella." It was my turn to frown now.

"Yes, you did. You said you want a hug too. Didn't she, Edward?" I turned back to him, pouting, but he shook his head.

"Well someone said it," I muttered.

"No one said anything, Bella," Carlisle spoke up, his gaze curious. "Try listen again, okay? Listen for Alice." I stood in the middle of the room, but nothing happened.

"No one is saying anything!" I complained. Carlisle frowned. Alice on the other hand, brightened and she skipped forward and hugged me, but she didn't let her hands touch my skin.

"You look great, Bella!" she said, breaking away. Unconsciously, I moved back to Edward, and he wrapped a protective arm around me, pulling me closer. He pressed his lips against the bare skin of my shoulder, and it was then that I realized what I was wearing.

So beautiful, someone whispered, but I paid no attention to it.

"Why the hell am I wearing a short, silk cocktail dress?" I turned my glare to Alice and she shrugged.

"Bella, look in a mirror. It looks amazing on you. Trust me on this." She winked and danced out of the room. I frowned and Edward spoke up, saying she had gone to get a mirror.

"Bella, how are you feeling?" Carlisle asked me.

"Perfect!" I exclaimed. "Never better. I feel...all shiny and new!" I laughed again, and Carlisle tilted his head at Jasper, raising a questionable eyebrow.

"Nothing, nothing at all."

It' weird. No bloodlust whatsoever, Jasper murmured.

Not even a little thirsty? Carlisle pondered quietly.

"Stop talking about me like I'm not there!" I exclaimed suddenly.

"Bella, no one has said anything."

What the hell is she on? I heard Emmett say.

"STOP IT!" I yelled, ripping myself out of Edward's arms. Alice skipped back in then there, a mirror in her arms. She placed it against the wall, and then smiled at Edward.

"Yes!" he spoke loudly, snapping his fingers. "Bella, come here." He beckoned me towards him, and I walked forward hesitantly. He held out his hand and I lifted mine up slowly, and placed it in his hand. "Now, I'm going to think of a number, can you tell me what it is?" I nodded slowly, still not understanding where this was leading.

736....736....736

"736," I stated, hearing the number played in my head. He let go.

"Now try." I waited, but nothing came.

"I can't hear anything."

"You see?" Edward turned to Carlisle. "She's taking my power, she's using it when I touch her."

Carlisle started at me for a few seconds and then grinned.

"What about Jasper's?" I moved forward, placing my hand in Jasper's, and almost immediately, I could sense things. Edward was...proud? Carlisle was excited, Rosalie was...jealous. I almost laughed at that. I turned to Edward, and tried to see if I could control his emotions. I thought of every time he'd kissed me, touched me, and I tried to throw it at him. He froze, and I giggled when a low growl came from his lips. His eyes turned nearly pitch black, but before I could do anything else, Jasper stole his hand away. I pouted.

"I was enjoying that." He tapped the end of my nose, shaking his head, and I huffed, scooting across the room back to Edward.

"Carlisle, maybe I should take her to hunt...I mean, before anything happens. She could lose control at any moment."

Hunting. Oh yeah. I'd forgotten about that. I swallowed, and suddenly, I noticed a burning sensation in the pit of my throat. It was gradually growing stronger as I began to think about feeding.

"Finally!" Jasper shouted. Everyone turned to him, and he shuffled his feet. "Sorry, it's just...Bella's finally feeling a little thirsty...I was getting worried." He smiled at me, and I winked, taking Edward's hand.

"Wait, wait, wait!" Alice squealed.

You have to let her look in the mirror, Edward!

I blinked quickly, unused to hearing people's thoughts. It was getting overwhelming. I let go of his hand, and immediately, the voices disappeared.

Alice led to the mirror against the wall and clapped her hands excitedly when I was standing in front of it.

I inhaled quickly, stunned by the beauty of the girl in the mirror. Her skin was flawless, and smooth, so pale it was like snow. Her lips were dark red, and full, her teeth glistening white. She had curves, but was still slim, with long legs, highlighted by the short blue dress. She was dainty, and....perfect, surprisingly. But her eyes were....evil. They were a bright, shocking red, and I gasped, falling backwards when I saw them.

"How...they're horrible," I cried. Edward wrapped his arms around me and chuckled in my ear.

"Bella, you are beautiful. Please, they look....sexy," he muttered under his breath. I spun around and looked at him. His eyes were still dark with lust from before, and he leaned forward, brushing against my lips.

It was then, that exact moment, that I realized life was perfect. I finally had Edward forever...and I couldn't wait.

EPOV

It was unbelievable. She was...amazing. I couldn't believe it. I don't know how I was taking my lips off her, now that she was more durable. I was constantly fighting the desire to just take her, there and then. I tried to convince her that the eyes were sexy, but just looking at her made my knees go weak. I had to kiss her. Her lips were soft, gentle, but I wanted more. I forced her mouth open and slipped my tongue inside, gently massaging hers. She tasted...unforgettable. She moaned deeply at the sensation, and all of a sudden I found myself on the floor, Bella lying on top of me.

"Oops," she giggled. She bit her lip, and I rolled us over, playful, trapping her beneath me.

"You think it's funny?" I growled. I buried my face in her neck, kissing and sucking on the bare skin there.

Someone coughed again, interrupting us again, and I had to break away again. I bared my teeth at Alice who was smirking down at me, and snarled.

"Don't worry, Edward, you'll have plenty of time for that later!" A vision flashed through her mind of Bella and I in a compromising position, and I growled again, from lust this time.

"Okay, okay," Bella complained, pushing me off her and standing up. "How do I hunt?" she asked me brightly, holding out a hand. I jumped up and led her to the window.

"We're going to jump out, okay? I'll go first, and you follow." I let go of her reluctantly, and jumped out of the window, landing on the balls of my feet at the bottom. I looked up and beckoned for her to come. Hesitantly, she stepped over the edge and with a deep breath, she walked over the edge. She landed lightly and gracefully.

"That was quite graceful, Bella." She smirked in response.

"It'll be nice not to constantly trip all the time," she muttered. I laughed and was about to start off, but she stopped me.

"I have no shoes!" she suddenly realized. I laughed, and raised my hand just in time as Alice threw a pair out of the window. I passed them to Bella and she yelled her thanks back. After she'd slipped them on, bending over so I had the perfect view of her cute ass, I started running, keeping a hold of her hand. I found it quite amazing that she could now read my thoughts, yet I still got nothing from her. I ran through the open plain of snow until I smelled a deer in the air.

"Stop," I whispered to me, and she stopped immediately. "Close your eyes. Now, use your other senses. What can you hear?"

"There's a river...to the north," she murmured. "And is that, a bird?"

"Yes, you're right." There was a bird, miles away, yet in the silence of the plain, it was clear.

"Now, what do you smell? Follow it, quietly, and just let your senses take over." I brushed my hands over shoulders gently, and she shivered slightly. I leaned forward and brushed my lips just below her ear. "Then bite it, in the neck, right on the jugular. About here," I whispered, grazing my teeth along her neck, indicating where she should bite. A shudder ripped through her whole body and I smirked against her neck, before backing away. "Go get 'em, tiger."

She inhaled deeply, and took off. I followed after her, at a distance. She kept up a good speed, and was silent. Suddenly, I saw her leap, and she tackled a deer to the ground. They rolled over a few times before she sunk her teeth into its neck. I watched in stunned silence from a tree as she sucked it dry. When she moved away, there was blood dowm her chin, deep crimson. I sprang forward, licking it off her and growling in pleasure. She laughed and I grinned back at her.

"You are amazing, my wife." I could tell that my words would have caused a blush had she been human, but I didn't care. There were so many advantages now.

"Thank you," she whispered softly.

*****

When we got back to the house, Bella immediately accosted Jasper, and had fun for the rest of the day manipulating my emotions. When it got dark, Bella mentioned that she was going upstairs, and as soon as she left, the room got all tense.

"Well," Emmett suddenly said. "You guys wanna go hunt?" A chorus of yes' followed him and everyone got up except me. Alice came forward and placed a hand on my shoulder.

"It's going to be fine, Edward. Just relax." I smiled nervously at her and the others as they left the room. Soon the house was in silence. I heard the sound of the shower upstairs, and I slowly got to my feet and made my way upstairs. The door to our shower room was slightly open, and I saw Bella's silhouette through the steam. I took a deep breath and undressed, walking forward to finally complete our marriage together.

For those who wanted smut, I'm very sorry, but this a T rated fic, and it's staying that way.

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