Breaking Dawn

AN: Let's just get straight into it.

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Chapter 13

The next couple of weeks passed with ease, though Edward and I both knew that as each day passed it would bring me closer to my 'dying day', and that was Edward's dramatized expression, not mine. It was great to be able to spend time with the Cullen family, and a few times I went and made Charlie dinner and hung out with him.

But time was growing shorter, as Carlisle was looking towards me, as if to say, "I'm ready when you are". I wasn't going to let my nerves take a hold of me. I thought of all those times I had been going to get an injection, this was probably going to be a lot easier than that.

Finally one morning I woke up to find that Edward had brought me breakfast in bed. I smiled in admiration, and pulled the tray to my lap and dug in. Edward stared at me closely, taking in everything I did. I looked at him inquisitively.

"Bella, Carlisle says… that the time has come. In three days Tanya is expecting us."

I nodded. I felt guilty; Carlisle, Edward and Rosalie had been looking uneasy over the past couple of days. I hadn't been stalling; I couldn't wait for this to happen to me, though the past few weeks had been great. Edward and I had had a lot of alone time, and I had heaps of girly fun with Alice and Rosalie and Rosalie had definitely warmed up to me. It was just… hard to see it all come to end.

And I was worried. What was I going to be like? I didn't want to kill anybody. I just couldn't bear it. Though, I was really looking forward to beating Emmett in an arm wrestle.

"Carlisle wants to see you downstairs soon. Everything's been set up too. Emmett, Rosalie, Jasper, Alice and Esme have all gone hunting. Carlisle is ready. And I think I'm finally ready too,"

"I'm ready. Let's do this," joy filled my heart, finally my wish would come true. Finally, Edward and I would truly be equal.

I placed my food to the side. I had completely lost my appetite. Edward watched me and I didn't feel at all self-conscious as I started to get dressed, just a simple white t-shirt and jeans. I smiled at him, but I couldn't help starting to get extremely nervous and scared.

I looked down at the scar on my hand, remembering the burning pain I had felt. I lifted my hands, trying to hold them steady. They were shaking. Edward smiled, though not the sexy cheeky smile I loved, a half one, a sad one.

He guided me into the living room where Carlisle was sitting. He had a medical bag next to him, and a mattress on the ground. He smiled a comforting smile at me as I walked in; I think my expression showed my fear.

"Good morning Bella."

"Morning."

"Now, I have everything set up. I understand you might be a little scared or nervous about the pain, but I will do everything in my power to make this as painless as possible."

He beckoned me to the mattress and I lay down. He pulled out a needle and I quickly looked away. Edward bent down beside me and held my hand. I felt a sharp pain in my arm.

We waited a few minutes. I started to feel drowsy. The morphine was starting to take effect. I saw Carlisle nod at Edward. Edward turned slowly towards me. He bent his head down and whispered in my ear, "I love you."

I nodded. I was ready. My heart was pounding. Adrenalin rushed through me. My mind knew I was in danger, but my heart knew better. Edward gave me one last sad look; I took in a deep breath.

And finally, sunk he razor sharp teeth, into my neck.

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AN: Not very long, looks like you'll just have to wait till the next chapter to find out what happens. Thanks for the reviews, and sticking with the story all this time.