Title: A Different Time
Author: Bella Katelyn
Rating: M
Summary: With Edward gone, Bella makes a wish which could ultimately change her life for the better. Finding herself in Chicago 1918 two months before the Spanish Influenza epidemic, she sets out to discover everything about his human life, hoping it will give her a way to find him in the future. Follow Bella as she gives Edward the one thing he's always wanted. A chance to be human for her.
Disclaimer: Twilight and its characters belong to author Stephanie Meyer, and are brought to the fandom by Summit Entertainment. I'm just borrowing the characters for my own enjoyment and hopefully yours. With that said I hope you enjoy this story as much as I'm going to enjoy writing it.
A/N Bella's thoughts are taken from Breaking Dawn Chapter 2 with some adaptions to fit in with my story. If this offends you then don't read it. Simple as that.
Chapter Twenty Four
The Big Day
BPOV
My wedding day had finally arrived, until last month I never expected to get married once never mind twice, yet I couldn't stop how happy I felt, I got to spend eternity with my Edward. Last night had been wonderful, making love to Edward was definitely on my top ten list, closely followed by the day Jacob entered the world. I'd woken early, knowing Alice had made Edward leave, god forbid he saw me before I walked down the aisle today, Rosalie was busy setting up the music, I wasn't quite sure where Esme was but I'd already forbidden Alice to enter our room until I'd nursed Jacob. After she'd pleaded and lost, I had made my way toward the nursery sitting down in the rocking chair lifting my pyjama top before positioning Jacob close to my nipple watching as he latched on himself beginning to tug and pull at my nipple starting to suckle. Closing my eyes I thought about what Edward would be doing right about now, if I knew the boys like I thought I did, they'd be on an extended hunting trip. He hadn't wanted to go, but Emmett and Jasper knew how to test him, they used me as bait. I thought back to last night after I'd woken up to feed Jacob the second time.
Bella's Thoughts
"I miss you already."
"I don't need to leave. I can stay…"
"Mmm,"
It was quiet for a long moment, just the soft fluttering of mine and Jacob's heartbeat, and the suckling noises made by our son as he nursed happily in my arms, Edward's lips were moulded gently to mine as he kissed me lightly stroking Jacob's soft baby hair as he sat next to us on the bed, the whisper of our lips moving in synchronisation. Sometimes it was so easy to forget I was kissing a vampire, not because he seemed ordinary or human – I could never forget for a second that I was kissing someone more angel than man – but because he made it seem like nothing at all to have his lips against my lips. He claimed he was long past the temptation my blood called for him, that the idea of losing me had cured him of any desire for it. However I knew the smell of my blood still caused his throat to burn.
Our gazes locked for a moment; his golden eyes were so deep that I could see all the way into his soul. It seemed silly that this fact – the existence of his soul – had ever been in question, even if he was a vampire. He had the most beautiful soul, more beautiful than his brilliant mind or his incomparable face or his glorious body. I was his soul, his reason for being, and now we had our little boy to add to the growing list. My heart soared at this realisation. He looked back at me as if he could see my soul, too, and as if he liked what he saw. I pulled back slightly as Jacob wiggled around in my arms as he nursed laughing slightly at the interruption. Edward's eyes followed mine as he looked lovingly at our son.
"Definitely staying."
"No, no it's your bachelor party. You have to go."
Despite saying the words, in reality my heart wanted him to stay here with me and Jacob, ever since we'd been reunited both in the past and now, we'd never been part for more than a few hours and never overnight, I knew he hated to be apart from me just as much as I did. Trying not to cry I took a small deep breath leaning my head against his shoulder inhaling his unique scent. His hand rested against my cheek as I gazed into his eyes again, getting lost once more, stupid dazzling vampire.
"Bachelor parties are designed for those who are sad to see the passing of their single days. I couldn't be more eager to remarry you. So there's really no point."
"True."
"What about Charlie, Renee, your friends, are you truly ready to transform into a vampire?"
"I've never been more ready, I'll miss my parents, my friends, but I know they'll be safe, I've already had to live without you once Edward and I barely survived I couldn't go through that again."
"Ssh, you don't have to. Never again I will change you I promise."
"Love you."
"We love you to."
Suddenly his facial features changed and his eyes locked on our bedroom door, I don't think I've ever seen him look more like a vampire than in that moment, not even when we first met. Whatever was happening downstairs Edward was not happy about it, biting my lip I looked toward the door frowning as I heard Emmett's booming laugh and Jasper's vain attempt to try and calm me down, just once it would be nice if we could talk and not have everyone listening. Our honeymoon couldn't come soon enough.
"What's wrong?"
"It appears Emmett and Jasper are not going to let me bow out tonight."
"Have fun."
"If you don't send Edward out, we're coming in after him!"
"Go before they wake up the baby."
"Love you."
"Love you too."
End Of Thought
I was brought out of my thoughts by Esme entering our bedroom just as I was unlatching Jacob from my breast, preparing to burp him, I could tell by the faraway look in her eyes that she wanted to hold her grandson, so instead of burping him myself I laid him gently into his grandma's waiting arms; watching as she rocked him gently, rubbing his back gently before she was rewarded with a small burp. Smiling, I slid out of bed pulling my top down before heading toward the shower, knowing Esme wanted some cuddle time with Jacob before the guests started to arrive, I'd been told by Alice earlier that our Denali cousins had arrived whilst I was sleeping so we were only waiting on the pack, Angela, her father and Jessica who were arriving together, which left Alice and Rosalie all morning to get me ready for our vow renewal. After showering I slid into my new bathrobe tying it into a knot around me walking from the bathroom, toward Alice and Jasper's room knocking lightly on the door. Alice and Rosalie were admiring my wedding gown which I had to admit was absolutely flawless.
"Ali, I'm here, Esme has taken Jacob into his nursery for a quick nap."
"Don't worry Bella we're still right on schedule."
"Hair first or dress?"
"Dress then make-up and hair. I don't want to spoil it after Rose curls it."
"It looks stunning."
"I knew you'd love it. I've designed it to look just like the gown you wore in 1918. Edward's going to love it."
"I take it the backless part didn't come from 1918?"
"Of course not, that was Rosalie's idea."
"Thank you, all of you. You've all done so much for me. For us."
"You're family Bella."
"You're my best friends."
Before I could react, Alice and Rosalie guided me toward her enormous walk in closet helping me into my bridal lingerie before sliding my beautiful one of a kind, 1918 wedding gown over my head fastening the one singular button at the top of the gown, I'd never felt so beautiful in all my life, ever since I met Edward I'd always thought of myself as plain and ordinary yet since Jacob's birth and making love to my husband in this time period everything had changed, instead of feeling plain and ordinary I felt beautiful and graceful. Once I was sitting at Alice's vanity I felt Rosalie running the brush through my hair before starting to curl my hair for the wedding, smiling slightly as Alice began my make-up. The little pixie knew just how to make me feel special. Looking up at Alice, I noticed her hair was not in its usual spiky do – instead she'd smoothed it into sleek pin curls around her face, which wore a contrastingly business like expression. No one would mess with Alice today.
"You're working awfully fast Alice; I have to say that I'm impressed."
"There is a lot to get through; luckily I'm able to see that everything will go off without a hitch even if the mutts will be here."
"Alice be nice, I'm the first to admit Jake can be a pain at times but Leah's changed him, he's grown up a lot."
"I'll take your word for that."
"He'll behave, I have a feeling he has other things on his mind."
"Your right."
Closing my eyes again, I went back to my happy place, where Edward and I were alone, somewhere exotic, with no one around to barge in on us or tease us. Taking a deep breath I felt myself relax, although I knew it wasn't all my own doing, that's when I realised that Edward was back, my heart soared with the knowledge that soon we would be declaring our love to our family and friends once more, my only regret was Elizabeth and Edward Masen couldn't be in attendance. However I knew wherever she was she would be incredibly proud of her son. Ten minutes later I could hear everyone arriving; my heart fluttering inside me as the excitement bubbled inside me. Alice and Rosalie completed their task just as Charlie walked through the door. He looked so handsome in his tuxedo, although I swear I could hear him whisper "monkey suit" under his breath. Standing up, I turned toward Charlie blushing as I saw the look of pride on his face.
"It's time."
"Rosalie and I are going on down now, count to ten and follow me."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Once Alice and Rosalie disappeared, I walked over to Charlie grabbing my bouquet from the chair, taking one last look around Alice's bedroom, not knowing when we would be here again. If you'd asked me a year ago whether I'd be married at 18 I would have laughed, yet now here I was, not only married but preparing to remarry the love of my existence. Taking Charlie's arm I prepared to walk downstairs, cursing the killer heels I had bought on our recent shopping expedition. Suddenly the nerves kicked in, and I heard Charlie whisper in my ear.
"Focus Bells, Edward is waiting for you down there."
"Edward, okay."
My lullaby sounded out as I began to walk downstairs clutching tightly onto Charlie's arm, terrified I'd fall, once I got down the dreaded stairs, I was ready to run down the aisle, my lullaby was being played way too slowly for my liking, if it weren't for Charlie holding me back, I would have ran head long down the aisle to be reunited with Edward again, I could tell by looking into his eyes he felt the same way. The moment my gaze met his, everything else around me disappeared and my only thought was on becoming Mrs Edward Cullen officially, just as I'd become Mrs Edward Masen in 1918, he was standing before an arch of overflowing flowers, roses of course every colour available.
I was barely aware that Carlisle stood by his side, and Angela's father behind them both. Sue, Leah and Jake sat in the front row alongside Esme, Emily, Angela, Jessica and the pack, our Denali cousins were sat directly behind them, it saddened me that my mother was not in attendance however I would make sure to send her a copy of the wedding DVD not wanting her to be left out. Edward's face once again filled my vision and overwhelming my mind. His eyes were a buttery, burning gold; and his perfect face was almost severe with the emotion which was clear for all to see. Once his eyes refocused on my awed gaze he broke into a breath taking smile of exultation. Just as I was starting to get frustrated, the journey down the aisle ended as Charlie placed my hand into Edward's, my rings had already been taken off so Edward could replace them onto my finger and I felt lost without them. We both turned to the front, facing Pastor Weber as he began the ceremony.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here on this glorious day to witness the union of Edward Cullen and Bella Masen. If anyone here knows of any reason why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony please reveal so now or forever hold your peace. Now we have that awkward moment out of the way, Bella please repeat after me. I Bella Masen", Pastor Webber began.
"I, Bella Masen," I repeated.
"Take you, Edward Cullen," Pastor Webber told me.
"Take you, Edward Cullen," I said back.
"To have and to hold," Pastor Weber coached.
"To have and to hold," I repeated his words.
"For better, for worse," Pastor Weber's voice faded into the background as 'A Thousand Years' played in the background I hadn't even realised Rosalie had stopped playing.
"For richer, for poorer," I told him.
"In sickness and in health," Edward vowed.
"To love," I said with my gaze locked onto his.
"To cherish as long as we both shall live," he said flashing me his lopsided smirk.
"I do," I said.
"I do, Edward said to me, and I knew without a doubt he meant every word he had spoken.
"I love you," I whispered to him.
"I love you too,"
Edward's cool breath made my head spin as I tried desperately to refocus on Pastor Weber's words as he spoke. This after all was one of the most important parts, I could finally place a ring on his finger, not only showing everyone he was mine but realising at the same time that somehow I got to keep him with me forever. Turning around I handed Rose my bouquet taking Edward's biological father's wedding band from her, smiling brightly as I placed it onto MY Edward's wedding finger where it would stay for all eternity. Edward of course managed to surprise me once again, when it was his turn to place the ring on my finger, he brought out my original wedding band, joining it together with a diamond encrusted eternity ring followed by my engagement ring. Once all three were in place he slid them gently over my wedding finger before lifting my hand up to his mouth placing a delicate kiss over my rings, I didn't realise I was crying until I felt his cold finger catch the stray tears.
"Edward and Bella have declared themselves to each other, and with the giving and receiving of vows have declared their love to God, it is therefore my pleasure to announce in front of this congregation for the first time, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Edward you may kiss your bride."
Wrapping my arms around Edward's waist I leaned up as his lips crashed against mine, moving rapidly against mine begging for entry, opening my mouth I stifled the moan that had threatened to escape as our tongues danced together, if I had my way I would spend the majority of my time kissing Edward, he reluctantly pulled back as I ran out of breath. We did it, I was Mrs Cullen by name and hopefully very soon after we had our second child I would become a Cullen by creation, as far as I was concerned forever couldn't come quick enough.
A/N Wedding vows have been reworked and written again from my fic Breaking Dawn which is currently being re-edited. I will try and get the reception chapter up ASAP