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A/N1: This is Edward's POV

We were too late. Approaching the building Jasper could feel Acacia's immense joy and Bella's fear and disgust. Through Acacia's eyes I saw it happen, I saw my Bella become a vampire.

Jasper and Emmett volunteered to look after Acacia because they assumed that I would want to get to Bella as soon as I could. But they were wrong. What I wanted was to make Acacia pay. I was too late to save Bella; the least I could do was avenge her. And I did. I tore Acacia limb from limb and I almost enjoyed it.

Once Acacia was dealt with I had a slightly bigger problem; my daughter. Ali had just seen her mother being attacked. She was now watching Bella, who was writhing and screaming in pain. The anguish and distress in Ali's face was tangible. Tears were flowing down her pink cheeks. The poor child was inconsolable.

What was going to happen to Ali? Bella couldn't look after her now, no matter how much she would like to. And I couldn't stay with her because I would be staying with Bella. No matter where Bella went I would be with her. So what to do with Ali?

Well the first thing that I had to do was get her out of this place. I charged Rosalie and Emmett with that task. I gave them the instruction to take her home and keep her entertained. I watched as Rosalie picked Ali up tenderly and held her close in her arms. Ali buried her head in Rosalie's chest and bawled her heart out but Rosalie handled her it wonderfully. She cooed and soothed until Ali was no longer so grief stricken.

Once Ali was taken care of I was able to give Bella my full attention. I sat by her side as the poison consumed her and shut down her organs. I clasped her hand and wiped her clammy forehead with a damp cloth. During her brief periods of consciousness I did my utmost to soothe her. I did what I could for her while doing my best to keep myself together.

Carlisle tried to persuade me to leave Bella. Apparently it wasn't good for me to be putting myself through this torture. But I couldn't leave her, it was my fault. Granted I wasn't the one who had done it, but I should have known what Acacia would do and I should have been able to stop her. Therefore by extension, this was all my fault.

Before long Alice came in and sat beside me.

"Are you okay?" she asked meekly.

I nodded unable to find words to answer.

"So, what are you going to do?" Alice questioned. She picked up my free hand and held it tight. If she couldn't see what I was planning then how could I know?

I hesitated for a moment, getting thoughts straight in my head. "I am going to get Bella through this. If that means moving to the Antarctica and living off penguins until she feels ready to rejoin society then that's what I am going to do. And as for Ali? Well I'm at a loss there. I guess I'll have to think about it."

Alice said nothing, she had even stopped thinking consciously. She was unable to tear her eyes away from Bella, who was in obvious pain and we could do nothing about it. This was affecting Alice the same as it was affecting me. It was torturous.

"Listen Edward" Alice said eventually. "Carlisle and Esme are going home to check on Ali. Jasper and I will be outside if you want us."

I muttered my thanks before turning back to Bella.

I heard Bella's heart beat its last beat. I felt her hand get cooler as it clasped mine. I felt her grip get stronger. My Bella was becoming a vampire. Was this a dream come true or my worst nightmare?

I felt her skin get harder. I saw her physically change before my eyes. The transformation was almost complete. I leant down and kissed her forehead, my poor Bells.

"I'm sorry Bella" I whispered. "I tried. I came as fast as I could but I was too late. I'm so sorry."

"Edward" Bella mumbled. Her voice was as clear as a bell but the sorrow was evident. "What am I going to do?" Bella looked as if she wanted to cry but she would never shed another tear again. The thought made me feel dreadful but I hid it successfully. Bella didn't need my anguish on top of her own.

"Well, first of all I am going to figure out what is going to happen to Ali. In the mean time, you can stay here with Alice and Jasper. As soon as I have that sorted you and I will go somewhere for a while until you can…handle all this. Okay?"

Bella nodded but I knew she didn't mean it. This situation was far from okay. But we both had to be strong in the face of adversity and hope that we would find a way to make all this better.

I called Alice back into the room. I wasn't about to leave Bella alone for half a second; Seattle had had one too many 'accidents' caused by newborns I wasn't going to let Bella be the source of anything derogatory.

Ali was sleeping in Rosalie's arms when I got home. Carlisle had given her a check-up and apparently she was fine; just tired. All the same she had refused to leave Rose.

So now all I had to do was figure out what the hell to do with her. I tried to think like Bella. Bella wouldn't want to impose the responsibility of a three year old on Charlie or Renée. What were the other options? Jacob Black? I was not going to leave my baby girl with an immature werewolf; that was not about to happen. But in retrospect was living with a werewolf any less dangerous than living with a houseful of vampires?

In my eyes, we were Ali's only practical option. But how do you explain to a three year old that her parents are gone so she is being left with people she barely knows. I watched her sleeping in Rose's arms and out of nowhere I had an idea.

"Rosalie, Emmett can I talk to you guys for a second?"

They assented and followed me out to the kitchen. Rosalie brought Ali with her.

"As you know," I began awkwardly "Bella will have to leave for a while and I will have to go with her. This leaves Ali pretty much parentless! Rose I was watching you with Ali earlier and you are so great with her and she is not scared around you. So I was wondering if you would bring Ali up as your daughter. You would be amazing parents and Ali will be so lucky to have you guys."

They were silent for a moment but their minds were in overdrive. Both were wondering the same thing; 'what will Bella say.' I decided I may as well tell them the truth on that score.

"Bella knows nothing about this. But when the situation is explained to her she will see that it is what's best for Ali."

As they mulled it over I saw Rosalie's golden eyes sparkle at the prospect and Emmett smiled slightly. I meant what they said, they would be amazing parents; the best.

"If Bella says its okay, we'll do it" Rosalie beamed. Emmett bent down and kissed her hair but said nothing.

"Thanks guys" I said surprised at how sullen I sounded. "I'll be in touch."

Then I ran back to Seattle to rescue my Bella, to take her to a place where we could be safe, where we could be together. There we would stay until it was safe to go back to our daughter; back to our family; back home.

A/N2: This is the last chapter!! I want to thank you all so so so so so much for the fantastic reviews and encouragement! I would have finished it ages ago if it wasn't for you guys!! So thanks!!

A/N3: I am going to write a sequel from Ali's point of view (she will be about 16!!) Let me know what you think of this idea and I will start it as soon as I can!!

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