Epilogue

"Edward, there's something I would like to do." We were laying in bed, in each other's embrace. There were no sounds in the house. EJ was with Emmett and Jasper. Edward's breath was tickling my nose and my lips formed a small smile. My eyes were closed, but I knew his were on my face. "I want to have a memorial for Charlie built." I opened my eyes as he held my face and pressed his lips to mine, "I think that's a wonderful idea." Since Darius' departure, Edward did all he could to make me happier. Esme helped me with the plans and arranged for us to travel back to Forks. "Mommy, can I go with you?" We were in my bedroom packing and he sat on the bed. EJ was now the size of a three year old. He batted his eyes at me and I crumbled. He didn't want to be away from us and I didn't want to be away from him. Since his birth, Edward and I have never been away from our son for more than a few hours. I patted his head, "Of course." Carlisle, Esme and Nina were coming with us, and EJ wanted to see my hometown. The others stayed behind to finish packing up the house. We were done with college and it was time for us to move on. We weren't limited anymore, so the debates began on where we should go next. Dr. Perry disappeared and none of us heard from Viktor again. Alice checked on Dr. Perry and he seized all contact with Viktor. He literally took the money and ran.

In Forks, the pain in my heart was too substantial for me to stay long. Esme and Carlisle wanted to go back to their house, but I couldn't stomach it. Since Charlie's death, a new hole was punched through me and it burn at the mention of the large house. I knew we would eventually move back there, but for now, I couldn't go to that meadow. Jacob graciously allowed us to stay at Charlie's house. Before leaving Forks for Ithaca, I signed the house over to Jacob, but he rarely used it. It was still painful, but at least in my old home, Charlie was still there, in some way. I could almost see him sitting in his chair, watching a game on television.

The ceremony for Charlie was held at the police station. Deputy Steve, now Sheriff Steve was more than happy to arrange the ceremony. A tree was planted in his name and a plaque was hung in the police station. Afterwards, I went to visit Billy. I passed over the treaty line, but I knew I was still on good standing with the Quileute wolves. With our help, Billy was doing much better. The surgery was a complete success and he was feeling much better. There were some differences about him. He cut his hair shorter and there were more wrinkles in his skin, but his eyes never changed. They still held some of the majesty, history and mystery that he was a part of. "You've been a vampire all this time and none of us never knew." I laughed, "So, would that break the treaty?" He chuckled deeply, "I don't think so. First, it referred only to the Cullens and you weren't a Cullen yet. Second, since we didn't know, the treaty is still intact. And as for this trip, Sam allowed it." I met Sam and Emily's daughter, Leanne and she was so beautiful. Sam was one of the proudest fathers I ever met, but he was a bit disgruntled. One of the pack members, Embry Call imprinted on Sam's little girl.

"Sam wasn't completely happy about that," Jacob explained. "He felt he just got Leanne and Embry was planning on taking her away. Things were a bit tense for a while. Sam refused to be in wolf form at the same time Embry was. He didn't want to hear Embry's thoughts when it came to Leanne. Soon, Emily warmed up to the idea and was happy her daughter would always be protected by two werewolves that loved her. She got Sam to turn around about the idea too." This was shocking. She was a baby and Embry was almost 18 years old. Jacob didn't envy him. "He could date if he wants to, but all he sees is her. For Leanne, Embry would be anything she needed, from a brother, to a best friend, to a protector." That was interesting. The wolves didn't age, so they could wait for the ones they imprinted on to grow up.

After the memorial service and visiting Charlie's grave, Edward, Carlisle and I had to make one more visit. The three of us traveled to Port Angeles Community College. It was late in the evening and the campus was practically empty. We went to the literature department and found Prof. McCallister in his office. Opening the door quietly, I stepped into the room, "Prof. McCallister?" He looked up and gasped, "Ms. Swan." I smiled, "Hello." His heart sprinted as he saw me. "Come in. How was Cornell?" I smiled, "Wonderful. I really enjoyed my years there. I was just visiting home and I wanted to come by to thank you." He blinked, "For what?" "For all the information you gave me. It helped me discover what I really am." His brow furrowed, "What information are you talking about?" I giggled, "You wouldn't remember. You were sort of under my spell. Anyway, I also wanted you to meet my husband." Edward entered the room, silently, "Hello." Prof. McCallister smiled, "Congratulations, but, Ms. Swan….?" "Mrs. Cullen" I interjected. "Mrs. Cullen, I'm still confused. What spell are you talking about?" Edward chuckled, "Maybe my father could help you with that." Carlisle entered the room and Prof. McCallister's heart froze in his chest. It stopped for a brief moment, then restarted, "You?" Carlisle nodded, "I am Carlisle Cullen." Prof. McCallister's eyes bugged, "That's impossible. You cannot be… can you?" Carlisle smiled at me, "Bella?"

"Prof., I am, we are what you searched for. We're Daywalkers. I am a direct descendant of Darius." Prof. McCallister backed against the wall, "All of you?" I nodded, "I changed them. When you mentioned Daywalkers, I compelled you to tell me everything you knew. That's what I meant by 'under my spell.' That's why I went to Cornell. I found out everything and other things that weren't written." Prof. McCallister clutched at his chest in shock. He was taking deep breaths, to calm himself before he spoke again. "After all these years, one just walks into my classroom." Edward chuckled, "You helped her a great deal." Carlisle stepped closer to the professor, "And with your help, she found us again." His eyes narrowed, "Bella knew you?" Carlisle nodded and held my hand, "She turned my son's life around. She became a daughter to me, but we had to leave her. It was becoming too dangerous for her to be around as, while she was human. But when she changed and spoke to you, she came out East and, inadvertently, found us. Our family was happier, once Bella was with us again." I blushed at Carlisle's words. Edward brushed my cheek, admiring the color.

"I hope you can forgive me for compelling you. That was a conversation best forgotten. But here, I brought you something to make up for it." I opened my bag and took out several books. One was the ancient tattered book holding the legends, the other was its English translated companion and the last was written by me, writing out the rest of the histories we learned. "Dr. Perry resigned from Cornell and we bought the first two from the school. The last is what we found out ourselves." Prof. McCallister opened the English translation, "Thank you." I smiled and walked around the desk, "Prof., if you're still interested in becoming a Daywalker, I could…?" I smiled, showing my sharp teeth. He backed away, holding the book to his chest like a shield, "No, I'm too old to live forever." I laughed once, "Well, if you ever change your mind…." My eyes got softer as I showed my veins, "Goodbye Professor." The three of us departed from the school, leaving the one human that knew about our existence forever. Edward took my hand as we followed Carlisle. Esme, Nina and EJ joined us as we left. We walked in the night, beginning to live out our forever.


I watched as my children walked away from the building. Bella reminded me so much of my precious Melina. I vowed to myself that will find my daughter again. They left the human with the information he craved. I walked into the building, following their trail to his office. The ruffling of paper and a steady heartbeat came from the room. I opened the door and saw the distinguished gentleman, "Hello Brandon." He looked up at me and his heart raced. Another addition to my family.

TO BE CONTINUED...