A/N: Hi! I am so sorry it took me so long to get this up. I think I may have written and re-written it about 5 times! I hope everyone likes seeing this from the non-burning members of the family. This chapter would have been like 10000 words if I had included the burning chapter from Breaking Dawn.

I had to break this up into two chapters. This is entirely from Edward's POV. So don't forget to read the next chapter!

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*** EPOV ***

The seconds were endless, each one stretching into the future, elongating as it passed by.

Bella must have known, no matter what, I would worry.

Pain tugged at my heart. I was so curious about this transformation, was she in pain? Also, Bella's magic and her memories. Did venom heal past trauma? Well, it didn't happen for Rose. Her ordeal was baked into her; she almost died because of it. All these years carrying resentment in her heart, until the twins came along.

I could swear, that Bella's blonde streak was starting to darken. Some of the sigils disappeared, and some were just as prominent.

"Nia? Can you come up? I want to ask you a question." I called out.

A few minutes passed before Nia and Gabe showed up, Nia was holding Lilly, Gabe holding Masen.

"It's so eerie! Bella looks just like Charlie, and I look just like Renee! Now your little girl looks just like you, and Mase here looks just like Bella." Gabe's voice echoed the same reverie as each member of our family. Our inexplicable miracles changed the dynamics of our entire household. I suppose whoever came up with the idea that we only changed once, didn't factor in having children; or becoming grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Then again, for all, we knew this was a first.

I shook my head out of those thoughts, I would save them for later. "Nia, are all of these sigils going to go away?"

Nia tried to conceal the smile threatening her mouth. "Most of them should, yes."

"Most?"

"Well, there are two that are anchored to her soul. From the looks of it, her soul is intact." Nia winked. "It figures Bella would be the only vampire on the planet to have tattoos."

"I don't understand."

"You see, she asked me to cast this one," Nia pointed at one at the top of her left rib cage, closest to her heart. "That one just means love. The other, on the back of her neck, means 'letting go of the past.' From what I can see, it's working."

It was humorous, and typical Bella to be the first at everything. She was the first to have a tattoo as a vampire and survive giving birth to witch/vampire hybrids as a human witch; I knew this was another method of comforting me. She knew her soul would stay intact.

It worked.

Gabe surveyed the room and how Bella looked, trying not to cringe. "How about these two come back up when, uh, this room doesn't look like a horror movie."

I looked around, it wasn't too bad. Yeah, the c-section materials were all there, I had Bella's blood on me from biting her and the baby's blood and goop on me from their first appearance. Okay, he had a point.

"Edward, are you all right? Maybe you should come out of there."

"I can't leave her," I heard myself croak.

"Alice, where are you?" Gabe called.

"I'm back here," Alice answered softly from her room, where she and Jasper had holed up to get away from Bella's blood. Though, her blood did not make our throat burn, neither did the babies. Jasper cared too much about her to chance it.

"Can you come? Edward needs help."

There was a short pause. "Um…yes…okay…"

"Edward?" Alice spoke softly from the doorway.

"Mmm?" I answered, not looking up.

"Edward, how is Bella doing?"

"Her heart is beating," I muttered

"What's the matter then?"

"Alice, is she going to be okay?"

Alice approached slowly.

Well… honestly… I still don't know! I can't see Bella! Really, Edward, you shouldn't rely on me anymore when it comes to this stuff. Her witch…

Alice stopped mid-thought. "HaHaHa! Oh, boy, am I thick!" She slapped herself on the forehead.

"I am so sorry, Edward; I didn't figure this out until just now. You remember the night that Bella almost killed the Mutt in Forks?"

A smug smirk appeared on my face, "how could anyone forget that? What a night!"

She sighed, "yes, yes, it was, but I couldn't see any of it! I thought that maybe my gift short-circuited or something. Then all of those times, I have been wrong or forgetful when it comes to her. I almost let her walk down the aisle without shoes! Then the babies, oh, I am so thankful to be a vampire, I won't have to experience those headaches that were killing me again. Bella has two distinct sides to her, the human part, which I can see, not as well because I don't remember being human, but I was one. She was harder to see, but I could. Then there is the witch side of her, and I've never been a witch, so how would I know anything about that? OR being pregnant with witch/vampire hybrids?! I've never experienced that! Oh gosh! All that freaking out! I can only see what I am or have been. I might be able to see her better when she's more vampire than human, but maybe not if her magical side is dominant. Either way, you two were doing well communicating without me. I think it should stay that way. I don't need my gift to tell you she's going to be just fine, and she will take us all by surprise, more than ever. Bella has a talent for shocking you, just when you thought you've seen it all."

How had no one figured that out before? I was relieved to hear it.

"Have you seen the babies?"

"No, I've been too w…worried about Bella." She said, her voice breaking.

I reached for Alice's hand and realized that I was not alone. We stood there together, gazing at Bella's face, all signs of torment gone.

"She seems peaceful at least," Alice hesitated, "Uhhh, Edward, when this room is less… bloody… Jasper would like to spend a few minutes with her alone. You know he's become like a brother to her, and they went through a lot of this together. Don't be mad at him for it. Bella scares the hell out of him! I swear he said that. Another impossibility, so I thought. Let's get the room cleaned up, then Bella, and then you."

"That's fine. I would wait until Bella's blood is clean. Rose gave her enough morphine to down an elephant. I hope she's feeling no pain."

"That's all you can do. Now we wait."

"Yes."

Despite their differences, Alice stood with me for a few more minutes, hand in hand, thinking of our mutual love for this woman… My family's thoughts were on the same wavelength. Bella was truly loved. Mutual respect shared by even Rosalie, and that was shocking. Our brave, kind, smart, selfless, loving, cocky, hot-tempered, and, at times, foolhardy, wife, daughter, and sister.

Eventually, Alice broke the silence. "Edward, she's going to make it. You know… I was 99% sure that she was going to die when she was shot. The surgeons didn't understand how she made it off the table, much less how fast she recovered. Carlisle was sure her demise was imminent; he just did not know how to break it to you. He was worried that you would run off and try to kill yourself. But she survived, because of you, and your love. She's going to be perfect; she loves you more than ever, and with Lilly and Masen, she has even more reason to come back to you. She's going to be supermom and super-wife. So, let's get this place cleaned up so the rest of the family can see her."

Alice flitted away to collect the necessary supplies… scrub brushes, buckets, bleach, ammonia, trash bags, furniture polish, paper towels, and lots of rags.

It took us around forty-five minutes to get rid of all traces of the smell of blood.

'Do you want some help with Bella?' Alice asked when we'd cleaned up Carlisle's office, turned surgical suite, and eliminated all the remnants of blood we could get to.

"I'd like to wash her myself, but you can bring the clothes she wanted to wear."

'Happy to. Are you okay here, then?'

"Yes, I'd like some privacy with Bella.

'Okay, I'll get the clothes and then check on the situation.'

"See if you can get Rose to hunt," I whispered.

'I will.'

"Alice?"

'Yes, Edward?'

"Thank you, Alice."

'You're welcome, Edward.'

We both smiled at this habitual exchange. She shut the door behind her.

I took one more look at my beloved Bella and kissed her forehead. I took off my shirt after washing my face and hands. When I returned to Bella, I saw that Alice had not only brought the clothes Bella but for me as well. Surprisingly enough, she picked the clothes Bella actually wanted to wear.

I hoped in the shower momentarily, happy to get all the foreign substances off of me.

Alice also had the forethought to bring a basin and a pitcher from the kitchen, a bathing sponge, a short stack of towels. The bowl was filled with soapy water. There was also shampoo and conditioner.

God bless Alice! Apparently, she could still see my future- short term, anyway-although perhaps this collection of supplies was a result of her detailed-oriented nature rather than a vision. I wondered if my future was also blank when Alice looked. She hadn't mentioned it, but it seemed likely that it would be, given how completely tied to Bella I was. My future was dependent on what happened to my wife.

I washed Bella's face, not because she needed it, but because she would have if she were able to. I made my way to her stomach, it had been so big just a few hours prior, it was not now, but her skin was still slack. The incision wound from the c-section was almost gone. Her gunshot scar was gone as well.

I washed every inch of her, including her feet. When I did that, I thought I saw her smile from being ticklish, that would be impossible. Wouldn't it?

I rolled her onto one side with a pillow under her head and cleaned her back. Alice brought in another basin, pitcher, and a hairbrush. Bella enjoyed having her hair brushed. I gently pulled Bella to the end of the table, her long mahogany locks spilling over it. I poured water over them, shampooed, rinsed, conditioned, rinsed again, then after towel drying her hair, I brushed it; just as the sun caught it, the red was intensifying in the sun, her ordinary mahogany-colored hair, was turning a new shade of red too.

With Alice's help, and without complaint, she helped me with her undergarments, tank top, and prepregnancy yoga pants. Alice also brought a brand new muse tank top, jeans, hoodie, socks, and sneakers for when it was time to hunt. I was impressed by Alice's ability to adapt to Bella's wishes. This was my Bella, why dress her up like a barbie? I wanted her to be as comfortable as possible, from here to eternity.

After Bella's first hunt, Lydia, Nia, Gabe, and Carlisle wanted to see how the magic she had before manifested, or if it had at all. As usual, bets were going on about the twin's magic, and hers. I was sure that Jasper was correct, he thought she'd be a mental and physical shield. Her magical talents would turn into gifts, defensive, offensive, some sort of ability like no one had ever seen or conceived of. He did not think Bella would be able to fly, as Emmett did.

That one made me laugh. I remembered our honeymoon and how Bella was able to lift herself into the air, using the elements. So maybe it wasn't as ridiculous as everyone thought. Some thought she'd be like Jane and Alec, but they were practicing witches who had hate in their hearts.

Bella was all love and hormones. She didn't realize that for the next decade, at least we'd both naturally act like nymphomaniacs. With children who slept! Ahhhh! Soon we'd be in our soundproofed, near-indestructible house. It was almost like this was how everything was supposed to turn out. I had to hold on to that hope to get back to when I went down the despair rabbit hole.

Throughout Bella's pregnancy, and now in triple time, every family member started modifying the property, and our house for the new arrivals. Esme had the nursery, naturally. Alice, our bedroom. Emmett made one room into a paradise any child, or adult even would kill for. The bathrooms were redone. Gabe and Jasper had been working on fencing all twenty acres. The fence made out of iron was at least three times Bella's height, it had temporary spikes that pointed inside and outside, not to mention it was electric and intimidating. The gate would only open via fingerprint or personal code. If you could find the property in the first place. To say there was a lot to do was an understatement. The babies had taken everyone by surprise. I was happy to be able to see it through the other's thoughts. I was not going to leave Bella to pitch in.

Emmett, captain fun, was determined to be the coolest uncle of all, erected a sizeable fenced backyard, it was not only the most intricate playground I've ever seen, but the treehouse was flabbergasting. His next project was putting in a pool. I almost put my foot down on that one, but our children would be more isolated than most. The more they had to do, the better. He had an ulterior motive, Rose. Everything he did, made her look at him with eyes she never had before, devoted, resentment free. He would walk on hot coals to spend eternity with THIS Rose. Not that the way she was before bothered him, before Masen and Lilly. Rose was making him feel special.

If we had hired human contractors, this would have taken months, maybe years. Magic, vampire speed, strength, along with never getting tired and the sheer size of our family shrunk months, perhaps years into weeks. Lydia, Nia, and Gabe spent a few hours harnassing energy from Jasper to ward and shield everything. We did not know what to expect. Because of that, we did not want to be found.

Esme was spending her time with the babies, and then the nursery, then Lydia and Nia on blueprints. The last three weeks were the busiest my family had ever been before.

Nia and Gabriel would marry on New Year's Eve here, only Nia's mom would be added to the guest list. Mine and Bella's wedding was big enough for everyone. A small wedding was much more appealing. There was less of a chance of the witches or Volturi finding out. Not to mention not having to deal with jealous, murderous, mind raping cousins.

Yep, this would be quite a compound when it was finished. I chuckled, thinking about how this beautiful property was the result of Bella's anger at me impulsively buying Sleepy Hollow.

"You know, love. If anyone had told me, even if Alice that in one year we'd be married with children, I would think them mad. Of course, I thought you were insane and cheeky when you stuck your tongue out at me after I nearly killed you. I hope you don't regret not graduating as a human witch."

"She already graduated high school, with a real diploma, from a real prep school. It wasn't exactly what you would call normal. But she aced all of her advanced placement classes-with Ballet and Gymnastics and all of the physical extra-curricular classes she took. Ella can go to Dartmouth when she's ready if you still want to."

Gabriel must have a supernatural ability to hear what normal humans could not.

"She said Lydia homeschooled her." I scowled.

"That's true as well. Ella…" he sighed, "she needs to be an expert at everything. We learned Latin in school; that is important to know if you are casting spells. It was all that was available. Lydia and my Mom when they could, taught her languages she could use as a human-like Italian, French, Hindi, and Japanese." Gabe shook his head, "but also advanced Latin, Sanskrit, Greek, dead languages. Mom hoped Bella would be as interested in research as she was, and Bella was. She immediately began digging into the DNA research, you know the origins of witches and vampires. Also, she loved reading about different cultures, lore, histories, and magic. We did not have a lot of free time." Gabe looked down, "since we could walk, our lives were like fulltime jobs, with too much overtime. I can understand why she eventually rebelled by going to Forks. That was destined, I suppose. It will be interesting to watch her learn new things with the ability to process information so quickly."

"She told Charlie that she was thinking about being a psychologist. She's told me that she would love to be a professor in occult history. Anthropology, sociology, psychology. She is ambitious." I added. "What was school like for her?"

Gabe looked uncomfortable, "I'd rather not say, that's up to her. It wasn't easy, it was grueling, the pressure alone would make normal humans explode. Plus, it was a boarding school, so it was just the three of us."

I frowned, something must have happened.

The good news, Bella and I had an eternity to learn these things about each other.

18 hours had passed, and Bella was definitely changing. Her cheekbones became more prominent, her lips a bit fuller, and of course, her teeth were straightening and becoming plastic surgery white. Her face was more symmetrical. Her hair grew a little longer, she had intense, Scarlet highlights going through it now. Her temperature had lowered, but she was not as cold as me yet.

Nia was right about the sigils. They were all gone except the two that were supposedly connected to Bella's soul. When I really thought about it, this tattoo on the back of Bella's neck would make us look even more inconspicuous. Her scent had changed entirely, the blood pumping in their veins was almost impossible to detect over their natural smell, Lilly smelled like Bella did before becoming a vampire, Lavender, and Freesia. Masen got Bella's eyes, and Lilly got Bella's scent. Now it was interesting, I wasn't sure how but Bella smelled of the Sun, rain, desert, and honey.

"Your venom marked her." Jasper had a surprised look on his face. "Don't you think it's weird that she smells like the elements? The honey is just you. I don't smell any morphine."

"That is strange. How did you know that's what I was thinking about?"

"I know you, Edward," Jasper said as if it were obvious.

"I'm gonna go steal my babies for a while, Alice said you wanted time alone?" I asked, knowing the answer.

"If you don't mind?"

"I'm not her keeper. Of course, she will probably be able to hear you now that the morphine is out of her system."

"Thanks, Edward, they really are something."

I walked out of the room and shut the door, but I couldn't help the need to eavesdrop. I knew it was wrong, but this bothered me and not in a jealous way. Jasper once again knew something I did not.

"Okay, Bella. I know you are miserable right now, but I came in here to calm you and remind you of what we practiced. Go deeper, think around the pain, and think about melding into the table." Jasper commanded.

She was miserable. Who wouldn't be? But what was this about?

A few minutes went by. I assume Jasper was spending his time sensing and calming.

"I can't feel you, and if that means what I think it does. You're lucky you're my sister, I might call the national enquirer. Go! Find your husband and children," Jasper said.

I had no idea what was going on, but I had to hustle to get to Mase and Lilly.

"Rose?" I gave her a smile that was a thank you, and go away for now.

"Um, Edward." Rose started twirling her fingers after handing me the babies. "I am sorry about, you know, the last three weeks. No, I am sorry for being so awful to you. Emmett used to be the only thing that made me happy to be alive. So, I took my misery on you. Bella was right, this is a charmed life. I am so lucky that Carlisle saved me. I hope you know, I have always thought of myself as an aunt and godmother for someone who doesn't believe in god..." she stopped and shook her head laughing a bit, "...but nothing more. I will protect these guys with my life. I think we all would, but you haven't seen the change in all of us. Bella brought that, and I am so glad you fought for her... Well, She kinda fought me for you, but you know what I am saying. Well, this is about as sickening of an apology as it gets for me. I'm gonna go look at how the house looks now."

"Rose," I cleared my throat, "I know Bella would want me to say what was on my mind, and I am sure it would be on hers too. Thank you for everything. You have been a lifesaver. I know you will protect these guys with your life. I think Bella meant when she asked you and Emmett to be their godparents, it was more like if something should happen to one of us… We would want you to raise them."

Rose put her hand over her mouth, swallowing nonexistent tears away.

"That means so much. Nothing is going to happen to you guys. I don't like thinking that way, but that really means a lot to both of us. More than you know. I'm gonna go now."

I finally had my children in my hands, alone, it was hard to comprehend how I could be responsible for two beings, so perfect.

Bella.

The twins were looking around, then their eyes lit up as 'Mommy! Mommy!' was going through their thoughts, and they were pointing at the same thing.

Mase looked at me with defiant eyes and shoved his hand against my cheek, and I no longer saw from my eyes. He was showing me in real-time, Bella, right in front of me.

Mommy! He repeated.

When he started to move his hand away, I couldn't see her anymore. So I took his hand and put it back on my cheek. "Keep showing me."

Bella was smiling at me, running her hands through the kid's hair.

"I am not sure if your Daddy believes this yet. Maybe Doctor Strange taught me a few things. I just wanted to see if I could project out of my body, and you guys can see me."

"I believe you," I said immediately because I did.

"Well," Bella spoke in her most pleasant tone, "I am just fine. I was having a hard time for a bit. I know you were snooping, so you know Jasper calmed me enough to go deeper into meditation to astrally project. I cannot really stay for too long. I don't want to be baked in without a soul. Although my soul is anchored to my body. Can I ask you just one favor? Stop talking in your thoughts, it's driving me crazy."

"You can hear us now?" I asked. I was feeling a little crazy.

"Yes. I had to go deep at first. You are in my vision all the time. I will never do anything that would cause you harm. I am so lucky. I'm going to be okay, Edward, and thanks to your syringe in the heart, it won't be as long as you think. I love you. Thank you for saying exactly what I would have to Rose. Masen, Lilly, be good until I can get up from my nap. I'm watching you. I'm going back to my nap now."

"I love you too, Bella. I'll come to talk soon."

"Edward, spend time with them too, they need a parent with them. You have family members too. I do, as well. You're a good husband."

Bella kissed us all on the forehead and was gone.

"Holy crap!"

"Did you see her?" Jasper was suddenly next to me.

"Yeah, well, no, Masen did, and I saw through his eyes. She went back to her body, I assume because she was worried about her soul."

"That's surely going to be an interesting talent of hers."

"Wow."

"It seems as if her human transition is over, now her magic is starting to manifest. She just popped out of her body! She is miserable, yes, but who wouldn't be? She is not nearly in as much pain as I thought she would be. Her ability to go deeper into meditation is impressive. The connection she has with the twins is a soul bond too. Did you see that the blonde streak is totally gone?"

"When did that happen?"

"Just when I was up there."

"I hope she loses her memory too, I mean of that night."

"Well, you never know. Bella really doesn't want to have the same life as before. What I've learned, and I'm sure you have too, is that when Bella puts her mind to something. She sure as hell accomplishes it. She's quite a gal, you did well."

"Perfectionist doesn't touch it." I shook my head, thinking about our honeymoon.

"Stop it!" Jasper snapped.

"No more regrets. I'm going to go see if anyone needs help outside."