Edward's POV:
The urgency I feel only multiplies as I rushed forward, running and silently praying that I would find her in perfect health.
I briefly wondered if my Nana Caroline could help guide me to her, briefly remembering all those stories she would tell me about our 'ancestors' and how they would guide her through the dreams she once had.
I needed all of their guidance as of this moment, and though I refused to fully accept the full commitment to the familial roots for myself and set free the full powers that each of us truly bears. I knew my Nana Caroline would never steer me wrong… and the facts are that I didn't feel worthy enough to do the unbinding of lineal enchantment, and if you don't feel worthy you can't unbind anything entirely. So, I resisted.
Jasper and Emmett are still irritated with me for resisting the unbinding, forcing them to wait those years along with me. So, says the Burroughs bloodline. See, it was during the witch trials that certain families, who were indeed witches went into hiding, and decided it would be best to bind all of their magic and conceal it until the time was right. Meaning the right people could unbind it, those worthy of using it for good.
Now, I felt thoroughly irked at my own stupidity, for not seeing this before. If I had done the unbinding with Jasper and Emmett, I would be able to see and track Isabella, mentally.
Even as I felt the anxiety increase, as I crossed the small brook, I pushed it down in hopes of finding her.
Nothing was more important than finding Isabella and making sure she was alright. Everything else be damned. She needed to be alright. She just had to be.
As I reached a small river, I quickly looked for a way to cross it safely. I find some stones large enough to use to cross, quickly hopping across until I reach the other end.
Once I reached the other end I felt the urge to head in the southern direction, rushing forward until I ended up in a small clearing. Just a few feet away stood a large cabin. It was surrounded by thick tall dead grass. Small flowers appeared to be growing here and there all around the meadow.
I hurriedly walked through the thick grass, rushing towards the opened door of the cabin, only to have the door slammed in my face before it opens again a moment later.
I don't hesitate to go in, and when I finally do manage to get inside I find Isabella laying in a heap on the dusty floor.
"Oh, God." I gasp, rushing to her side, just as I hear the others approach.
Just as I picked her up, my brothers and the girls walked in, gasping as they realized Isabella was lying unconscious at my feet.
"What have you done to her?!" Rosalie growled, pushing past everyone, only to be stopped by Emmett.
"I didn't do anything to her. Had you not jumped to conclusions I would have told you that I found her like this." I muttered as I bent down to pick her up.
Rose nods, muttering something under her breath as Alice pats her lightly on the arm, sympathetically.
Just as I began to head for the door a sharp vibration caused it to slam shut, candles that were placed all around the room began to slowly light up, and a small rumble began to form from somewhere in the room.
"Jasper, I'm scared," Alice said, wincing into his chest as the room began to shake harder.
We all began to gather, growing anxious as the small hearth suddenly came ablaze.
Alice gasps, as Rosalie jumps up as Isabella whimpers, her eyes slowly opening.
"Bella, are you alright?" Rosalie asked as Isabella patted my shoulder to set her on her feet.
"Yes, I— I am." She replied, as her brows furrowed in confusion as she looked around the room.
"What happened?" Alice asked, worried.
"The— the chest… all three of us are supposed to touch it if we want to get it out of there." She muttered, touching the side of her head.
My brothers and I watch anxiously as the girls silently communicate with each other before nodding in agreement, before stepping forward towards the hole in the middle of the room, clasping their hands together as Isabella begins to chant something in Latin.
With the three hands combined, they slowly bent down to touch the chest on the small bronze, insignia placed on the lid.
A soft glow began to lit the room and all three girls flew back, landing on the ground at our feet. They quickly sat up, eyes wide, and looked at each other.
"Boys, we need to get that chest back to your parents' house. Immediately." Alice announced as they got to their feet.
Isabella quickly nodded before turning to me. 'If you can hear me, nod once.' She thought, raising a brow at me.
I jutted my head once before offering her the coat I had brought for her. She gave me a small smile in response before pulling it on.
Jasper and Emmett quickly pull out the large chest, as I slowly guided Isabella out of the small cabin.
She smiles, weaving her fingers through mine before she leads us all back in the direction of my parents' house.
"So, you have any idea of what could be in there?" Alice asked her, curiously.
"I do. We need to be inside before I explain what is to happen next. There are ears near, and I fear this won't be easy for any of us to do." Isabella spoke, guiding us all back.
Rose and Alice share a quick look, Rose nodding in response to a silent question before rushing back towards the river.
As we all walk silently, I can feel as if I am being watched, when I look down, my eyes meet Isabella's, curiosity written in the depths of them.
"Edward, is it?" She asked quietly.
I nod, silently waiting for her to continue.
"Edward, what do you know about finding your One?" She asked me, biting her lower lip.
"I only know that she is supposed to come to me. She is meant to be my compass in life, love, and spirituality. She will share my powers and I will share hers alike… She will be powerful, and I am to protect her with my all." I explain, looking at her.
'So, you can hear me...that's how you found me…' she thinks, her eyes flicker down to our clasped hands and then to my face.
I nod in response, waiting for her to take the next step.
"We'll talk as soon as we reach your parents' home…" she finally says, looking up at me before giving my hand a light squeeze.
I know Emmett and Jasper are thinking along the same line of thoughts because I feel Jasper's curiosity and Emmet's relief.
As we all cross the small creek and walk past the last line of trees, we see my parents' familiar home.
Now, to see what Isabella is going to reveal to us.
A/N:
Thank you to those who are still reading this story. I hope y'all enjoyed it. Hope to update soon.