Chapter 16 – Happily Ever After
I stood with Edward as they left. Emmett broke the silence, "Damn, I really want to fight Demetri." I looked back at him, making a face. He looked to me and smiled. I smiled in return and shook my head, "you would have lost anyway. You can't even get me out in baseball." He glared at me and everyone laughed. Edward hugged me up in his arms and kissed me. I didn't have to leave him. No one had to fight or be harmed because of me. I was free; absolutely free. Alice and Esme hugged me, "I told you that you had nothing to worry about," Alice informed me. I didn't speak, I just hugged her again. "Ok, can we get back to our game?" Emmett asked. "Fine. I'm pitching," I smiled. We resumed our game, as a family.
In the few months that I was with the Cullens, Rosalie and I developed a better relationship, but nowhere near as the relationship I had with Alice. The wedding was set for the beginning of August, so that Edward and I could have an extended honeymoon. We invited the Denali clan, my parents, aunt, uncles and the Guard. "No way, Alice. I do not want Jane there." She scowled, "Bella, let her come and see everything you're gaining. Your still Aro's daughter and now, you will be the most beautiful bride." I conceded. Alice was planning the wedding and worked out the majority of the details. For our honeymoon, Edward and I were going to Isle Esme. We would return home in time to begin our senior year of high school.
On the morning of the wedding, Alice and Esme were getting me ready. I wore a white Vera Wang wedding dress, with a form fitting bodice, that was fitted down to my knees and flowed out to the train. My hair was pulled up, with curls hanging from my bun. I wore a small diamond tiara, which held my veil. My veil flowed over my face. I heard Carlisle greeting my parents, "She is upstairs getting ready," I heard him explain. Someone flew up the stairs, "Isabella?" Alice opened the door to my mother and a young lady I did not know. "Oh, Isabella, you look beautiful," my mother gushed in a tearless sob. "Oh, darling, this is your new sister, Ashley." Ashley stepped forward, her eyes crimson. She was slightly taller than Alice, with jet-black hair that flowed down to her shoulders. "Hello, Isabella." I smiled, "Hello Ashley. I am so happy you could make it today." Ashley was a newborn vampire, so I knew Jasper and Emmet would be watching her closely. My mother hugged us both, "My girls are finally meeting. Ashley has the ability to expose the fears of others. She projects the image of their fears, scaring them into submission. She cannot replace you, though." I smiled, "Well, that is interesting." "Oh, I almost forgot. I will be right back." I smiled at Ashley and took her hand, "Do you get along with Jane?" She shook her head, "She hates me. It's fun." We giggled together.
My mother was back holding my sapphire studs. "Something old and blue." Ashley took off her diamond bracelet, "And something burrowed." My father came into the bedroom, "My dears, it is time." My mother and new sister left, leaving me with Alice and my father. He didn't speak, he just smiled. Alice handed me my bouquet and left the room. "Father?" He took my hands and kissed my forehead, "I couldn't be happier for you, my dear. Be good and take care of yourself." I smiled, "I will," my voice broke.
We heard music and it was the bridal march. My father walked my down the stairs and down the aisle. I smiled widely at Edward. My father took my hand and placed it in Edward's. We spoke our vows and we were announced man and wife. Edward hugged my waist and kissed me. During the reception, I danced with Edward, Carlisle, my father, uncles and new brothers. I got to know my new sister and she got to know my other sisters. Instead of a wedding cake, Emmett and Jasper caught Edward and me a lion, which we drained. I made sure to not get blood on my dress. The reception lasted all night. I overheard Demetri and Emmett making plans for a wrestling match. I bet on Emmett. After the party, Esme, Alice and my mother helped me change into my departing dress; which was a white off the shoulder dress. Edward and I left for our honeymoon in the Aston Martin, not before he pulled me in for a kiss. With that, we were gone.
Now, I was Isabella Marie Cullen. I had four parents, three sisters, two brothers and one soul mate. I was still the Volturi Princess, but I lived in a new kingdom. I lived under a new king and queen. However, in this kingdom, I had a prince and I got my happily ever after.
THE END
