Chapter 8

EPOV:

I was sitting in the living room with the rest of my family talking over the situation. We all wanted to help Bella, we really did, but, we needed to know more of what can happen. We are aware of just how ruthless Aro can be, Bella didn't need to warn us of that. But, we have yet to really see how Bella's magic really works, and, to be honest we needed to know what to expect from her. The problem is she doesn't seem to know what to expect from herself.

"Her emotions are all over the place one thing I am sure of is she is terrified, and worried. I am not sure what she is terrified of but every time she talks about our safety the worried feelings double. She is worried about us, that I know," Jasper told us.

"I cant believe I didn't see what happened in the woods, I had no idea," Alice added.

"That could have something to do with the Goddesses, they might be able to block your visions," Carlisle said to Alice. She nodded her head and cuddled further into Jaspers side. "What happened between you and Bella earlier when you touched her, I felt both of your reactions. You were both shocked, you were confused and Bella had a feeling of understanding," Jasper asked turning the attention to me. I debated on telling them that it was nothing or telling them the truth, but decided to spill the beans, Jasper would know if I lied anyway.

"She shocked me, not like a static electricity shock, something stronger then that. I could feel it build in her and shoot to me. It shot straight through my arm and pulled at my heart. I swear my heart beat for a second there," I explained the best I could. "I don't really know what happened, but it was something big," I added.

"I think I know what happened, I wasn't going to tell you, but maybe it would be best if you knew, considering it plays a huge role in the whole Aro thing," Alice jumped in. I looked at her and waved my hand in a "tell me" motion.

"Well, I saw a vision of you and Bella that takes place in the near future. You were holding Bella and whispering loving words to her, she looked hurt, but I don't know how that happened. I think you are her soul mate Edward," She said without looking at anyone. "If Edward is her soul mate then shouldn't Bella's magic be doubled now?" Rosalie asked finally joining the conversation. We all looked at Carlisle for the answer.

"I don't know a whole lot about the Sidhe, but, one thing I remember is that the 'connection' Bella was talking about between soul mates is on a more physical level," Carlisle said. If I could blush I probably would. I am in fact, still a virgin. I believe one should be married before taking that step. So talking to my family about me and Bella having sex was a little more then just awkward.

"Don't be embarrassed Edward, he never said anything about going and having sex with Bella now, but in order for her to reach her full powers, you might have to eventually," Jasper said, embarrassing me even more.

"Enough of this," I said, "we have more important things to talk about then me having sex with Bella," I said trying to direct the attention away from me. They all agreed and started to talk amongst themselves. I stayed quiet thinking about what Alice had said. I haven't even known Bella for more then forty-eight hours and now we are soul mates. I don't really even know her. I am attracted to her, there is no doubting that, but soul mates really? I didn't even believe that I had a soul.

I went back to thinking about Bella. The way she was so amazed with technology, it just shows how much we take for granted. I remember a time when there was no TV or Stereo systems, or even indoor plumbing, but it has been a while since all of that. I watched all of that be invented so I knew what was going on, but, Bella was practically thrown into this world. I remember how much she liked the stereo, her eyes were wide with the three colors glowing with excitement, her lips were stretched into the brightest smile I have ever seen.

I was more lost in my head then I thought, by the time I resurfaced to reality I was the only one left in the living room. I was about to go for a walk when I heard a whimper, and then an earth shattering scream. I ran as fast as I could to my room and was by Bella's side in an instant. She was still sleeping, but it wasn't very peaceful. I decided it would be best to wake her up. I gently touched her shoulder, shaking her slightly. When she didn't wake I shook a little harder and her eyes shot open and before I could say anything she threw her hand up and I went flying across the room and out the windows.

BPOV:

At first I was back home, in Faylinn, happy, with everyone I loved around me laughing. We were standing in one of the many meadows surrounded by purple flowers that were blowing softly in the breeze. Edward was standing next to me watching Angela run around and tease her soul mate Ben and everything felt right in the world. Then a shadow crept over the meadow and Aro appeared, stepping out of the shadows. He walked up behind Ben and snapped his neck, Angela fell to her knees screaming and Aro looked from her to me. He pointed at Angela and smiled, she started to shake violently and fell to the ground, her eyes rolled into the back of her head. Aro started to walk towards me, but Edward stepped in the way, Aro's soldiers came from no where and took Edward to the ground, they started to rip him to pieces. I could hear Edward scream for me to run, to save myself, but I was stuck. My legs wouldn't move, all I could do was stand there and cry, watching my soul mate be killed. My sobs echoed in the shadow filled clearing, my heart felt like it was being ripped up just like Edward, and still I was glued in my spot, unable to stop this from happening. Someone grabbed my shoulder behind me and shook me, terrified I opened my eyes and thrust my hand out calling on my power over the wind and sent the person flying out of a wall made of windows. Only after I did that did I realize that I was not back in Faylinn, I was in the Cullen's house, in Edwards room, laying on his couch. I jumped up and rushed to the broken windows and saw Edward getting up of the ground and shaking glass from his hair and clothes. My hand flew up to my mouth and I jumped out the window to the ground so I could help Edward get the glass off of him.

"Oh my, Edward I am so sorry, I thought you were someone else, I didn't mean to do that," I said brushing glass out of his hair.

"Its okay Bella, I don't get hurt very easily, that dream must have been bad," he said looking at me with a slight frown on his face.

"It was bad, but, I don't think all of it was a dream, I think Angela sent me a message. She had the power to send mental messages to people, I think she is in trouble," I said. Angela was always a clever little woman, she would be one to find a way to communicate with me, a way that wasn't traceable and a dream was one way to do that. Something was wrong, I could feel it in the pit of my stomach, I need to help her. I told Edward that.

"You cant go alone, I will come with you," Edward said keeping his eyes locked on mine, putting the full weight of his gaze on me. That statement made fear climb up my throat, so much so that it made it difficult to breath. In the dream Edward got hurt, I couldn't allow that.

"No Edward, you cant come with me, your right I will need help, but not you," I said looking at the ground to escape the hurt that crept into his eyes.

"Bella, I am coming whether you like it or not. I feel very protective over you, I will not let you go without me," he said putting his finger under my chin to bring my eyes back to his.

"That is what I am afraid of," I whispered trying to hold back my emotions.

"I can hold my own Bella, you don't need to worry about me, I promise that I will be careful," he said.

"Please Edward, I cant bear the thought of you getting hurt, please don't make me take you with me," I begged.

"Why are you so worried?" He asked me.

"Because you died in my dream!" I yelled. I regretted saying it the moment it came out. I just couldn't hold it in anymore. He didn't understand.

"Bella," he said tucking a stray piece of hair behind my ear, "you should have told me from the beginning. It was just a dream, don't let your worry cloud your judgment, you need help, Alice, Jasper and I are the best help around. Alice can see the future, Jasper can feel others emotions and I can read minds. If anyone means harm, we are the best to know before it happens," he said. Maybe he was right, maybe I was letting my worry cloud my judgment. I nodded my head at him. We were going to do this, we were going back to Faylinn, I needed to go save Angela, get her and Ben out of trouble, keep the Cullen's safe, try not to hurt anyone with my new powers, and stay alive in the process.