Author Note: The layout of this chapter might be off since it was written a couple of weeks ago when I was pretty ill. I'm not a perfect writer by any stretch of the imagination.

Chapter: Spirit Guide Me?

With a large intake of air, Bella threw herself from the floor where she lay, panting heavily before looking around at her surroundings. It took a few minutes to realize that she wasn't dead but that fact did little to comfort her as she didn't have the slightest recall as to where she could be.

A brief look several times still didn't provide her with answers. There was nothing. No color, no life. Just nothing. White surrounded her and seemed to stretch on forever more in every direction she looked.

She grimaced as she shifted from one side to another, slowly getting up from the floor. Pain radiated through her entire body but focused mostly on her chest. She cried out in agony as her arms flew to wrap around herself and she fought the urge to claw at her chest, at the pain that seemed to stem from her heart.

Death is suppose to be the end of all pain and suffering yet I still hurt. If you're dead then you shouldn't be feeling anything,right?

Who said anything about being dead, Isabella?

What the fu- I mean, what the hell? How am I not dead? The wolves were suppose to kill me and end my miserable existence which is why I'm here. I'm going to hell, right? No soul and all.

Again, who said anything about not having a soul, my dear child?

I'm not dead?

The voice seemed so close to her and yet so far away at the same time. She looked around manically, looking for a clue or something to tell her where the voice came from.

The consequences of your death were beyond your control, Isabella and that is why I am giving you the chance to undo everything.

I don't understand, is this my second chance? My redemption?

For redemption, you have to have sinned and that you have not done. Our paths are predetermined and you return to this place after death should your life have entered another's path. This is your second chance

I don't deserve a second chance, look at the damage I've caused

''Do you honestly believe that? Do you really believe that human nature can't be forgiven or changed?'' the voice came from behind her and she turned swiftly to see a tall Native American man walking towards her.

''How can you say that after everything I have put those I claim to love through?!'' she snapped, fighting the angry tears whichthreatened to leave her eyes while ignoring her surprise at being able to cry again.

''You can change how and who you are, Bella. In this second chance, you could work on repairing the relationship with your father or stop others from dictating your life to you. You can chose what you want and who you want,'' the man explained, smiling at Bella as he came to a stop in front of her.

He held out his hand as she wiped at the tears from her eyes before questioning, ''What if I make the same mistakes?''

To which he replied, ''Will you? With the knowledge you'll keep of the path you had chosen and the unhappiness, would you repeat? Can you live through losing everyone again?''

She shook my head before staring up at him. ''You won't remember these events once your life is back on track for the natural path. You will find your happiness and you'll find who you really are. You can change how things affect you, who you are and the choices in front of you.''

''Natural path meaning no vampires? Does that mean that there is still a chance that I could mess everything up again without truly thinking of the consequences? Look at the mess I made this time, how selfish and cruel I was to those who love me. Why are you giving me this chance? What if I don't change, what if I'm still the person the choices I've made leading up to this have made me?'' she asked, question after question flowing from her mouth as her fear and anxiety became clearer.

The man simply looked at the girl in front of him and began to chuckle before explaining'' Although it seems like you have a choice in how your life turns out, here's a harsh reality. You don't. You'll keep on returning here and restarting until one of two things happens. First thing is that you simply stick to the natural path and away from all bloodsuckers while the second thing is that we get fed up of dragging your sorry ass here time and time again. I'd advise you against the second thing simply because I like you and I'd hate for us to have to completely refresh your life for you. That really sucks.''

She nodded slowly and placed her hand in his as he continued to talk, ignoring her horror-filled gaze. ''You need to be prepared for what you'll step back into. It's July 18th, a mere two weeks until you are due to marry the bloodsucker. I'm sure everything will work out well in the end, we're not completely heartless after all. We wouldn't bring you back to this point if you couldn't change everything. No pressure or anything, just remember that you'll come back here again''

''Oh my god'' she whispered, staring at this man in horror as he raised an eyebrow at her and responded, rather harshly'' We aren't going to make this easy on you, Isabella. You screwed up everything and this is the price for making amends. I'm not here to baby you, Isabella because it hasn't gotten you anywhere in the last few years. Your natural choice stays the same, whether the supernatural enters your life or not so you better remember this all.''

''This is the part where I say goodbye,at least for now tsidá wił. We will not be meeting again for quite some time. Keep an eye on that great grandson of mine, you're the only who can keep him in line.'' the man said, slowly fading from her sight, her hand grasping at the air as she choked out, ''Ephraim?''

Ephraim chuckled, the sound vibrating around as he whispered, ''Fate works in mysterious ways, my dear. I have faith in you and Jacob, you're the only one he's ever seen. Trust your instincts, Isabella.''

Translation: tsidá wił - young one

Next Chapter:
- Time for someone to take a trip back to not-so-long ago past.