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Everything Changes

Chapter 2: Second Chances are in Goodbyes

Edward's POV

[September 15 2008; Astoria, Oregon. The Cullen's Home.]

Everything in the house had been silent. A week had gone by without word from the outsiders. Bella informed me what their names were, and I kept a close look at the thoughts in their mind. It wasn't hard to; I did hear The Alphabet Song being chanted from the girl's mind after the confrontation but that was the only time I was blocked from their minds.

I sat in front of a piano, playing a soft melody I had written days when Bella was still human. It was soothing, as it gave me the opportunity to reflect on the past events that had occurred. My mind detached from everyone else and the world, that only my own went noticed.

"Edward."Jasper called out to me, leaning on the door frame as he broke me out of my thoughts. Not willing to enter the piano room just yet. I finished the song, before I placed the lid over the keys and turned to him. My mind tuned to his as I listened in to him. This would be the first time he spoke to anyone since Alice told him of her vision; I was probably the first he's confronted since he left last night. I assumed I was to face fury.

Alice thinks it would be better off if we begin to distant ourselves from each other. You knew about this and didn't tell me? Does everyone in this family know but me?

I could sense the anger from his thoughts, it was also beginning to flow to me causing me to feel anger towards my own self. I looked at him before sighing as I contained myself, "It wasn't my place to say, Jasper. No one knows but Carlisle, Alice and I. Alice told you because it was between you two. The others need to know in time, but not yet. Carlisle plans on telling the rest of the family after you have returned. Seeing as you ran off last night, we felt you needed time and made clear we speak of it to no one until you have returned."

You think this is alright don't you? That Alice and I should follow through with this vision. See where it takes us. Isn't that it?

"No."I answered simply. It was not in anyone's mind to let this vision happen, if ever we were going to prevent it from happening. Heartbreak and losing the one you love, I came close to that. It was the last thing I want others to feel. I already felt Jasper's pain and sorrow about the events to come. I cannot even imagine his reaction when it begins to happen right before our eyes.

"Then what is it Edward? What do we do now? This vision can tear the family apart. You know this. Alice believes what she is doing is oppose the vision but yet she insists we distant ourselves. The clear decision should be to move, avoid them at all costs."He said out of frustration, his tone was clearly full of anger and hate. His mind mourned for the events to come. I felt pain as I looked at my brother, all I could do was offer advice and nothing more. He had the short end of the stick as Emmett would say.

"But you can't change fate. Alice has been desperately trying the opposite of her visions. Constantly changing the course of the future as she does, but the vision remains the same. Alice knows that the vision means no harm to our family. Our bond will stay strong and we will all move past the events as a family. She believes that preparing now for what is to come might just be the easier way to it."I answered. I spoke the honest truth, as I leaned on the piano I watched my brother clench his fists. His head hung low and his mind was in too many thoughts mostly surrounding the situation before us.

We stood in silence; I kept reading his mind for anything but most were general thoughts of the events to come. It was filled with worry, fears and sadness. "Is there any other way?" I heard him say, breaking the elapsed silence.

I placed my hand on my temple, pondering about the answer. To give him what he wanted to hear, or give him the cold honest truth.

"No."A pixie like voice said from behind him.

I'm sorry I wasn't here earlier Edward.

Her thoughts were sent to me as I locked eyes with her. She now stood in front of Jasper; her small petite figure seemed more fragile than ever. Alice had been feeling broken as of late. She was torn apart by the future, the comfort of the past and the unbearable present.

"Alice, don't say that." Jasper spoke and I watched the two begin to discuss. From an outsider's point of view it was heartbreaking to see a couple so close as Jasper and Alice begin to part ways.

"But I have to Jasper. I've tried my best to avoid things the past few weeks. Not one thing I did changed the future. Maybe, there's no point in fighting it. Sometimes, Goodbye is a second chance."She spoke and I closed my eyes. I read her thoughts, pure and hopeful but his thoughts were a mess that got me tangled up hoping it wasn't going to happen.

"Alice ple-"Jasper cut in but Alice was quick to respond.

"No Jasper, We have to. I love you and I know you love me too. Perhaps it's the way things are meant to be. We will not fully part but we will be to some extent." I watched her take his hand to her own. She brought it to her lips kissing his knuckles lightly. A sweet sight of comfort to see, and I began to notice that Jasper was beginning to let go of his pains, For Alice he will do anything.

"You'll be fine, Jazzy. As so will everyone. If we fight the visions it'll drive us all apart. I know that this will be hard on both of us. But we need to stay strong. It is for our sake, and for our family's sake." She smiled at him, one that I knew she only showed to him. Not even Bella received such a warm loving smile from Alice. Only Jasper was lucky enough.

"Yes ma'am. For you darlin' I will. But only for you." He spoke to her softly, his southern accent evident as he pulled her to an embrace. He kissed the top of her head as they held each other, comforted in one another's arms.

I smiled as I made my swift move to depart, making my way to the living room where my love sat on the couch. Watching Nessie and Jacob play with Emmett's Xbox. Emmett and Rose sat on the lounge chair, cuddling each other. My eyes travelled to where Carlisle and Esme were. Both wrapped in each other's arms. I took one look at Bella who tilted her head up at me. I gave her a smile as I took my place next to her, wrapping my arms around her.

"I love you."I whispered softly to her.

"As do I." She answered with that sweet angelic smile I had always adored and loved.

It went on like this, peaceful and serene. Emmett's thoughts of festivities with Rosalie we're the only thing bothering me as all of the fears and worries subsided into the back of my mind.

Alice and Jasper soon joined us in the living room. He twirled her as they danced gracefully into the room. Love did not radiate off them as it had in the past, but instead companionship, friendship and love in a different form.

I knew they still loved each other, respected one another and cared for their love to a great magnitude. However, within this I saw the slight pain and sorrow of their parting. I was sure, this was something we would not grow used to until much later on in our time.

However, despite it all. Jasper and Alice still shared the bond they once had. A special bond none of us could achieve or even come close to. Perhaps Alice was right, their parting was the beginning. For as everything changes, goodbyes become second chances.

Pixies note: So I totally finally edited this. Hope it is so much better and less confusing now!

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