Disclaimer: If Twilight belonged to me do you think I'd be writing this right now? No I'd be writing the next book in the series! But I'm not so…I don't own Twilight.

Chapter 1

The saddest part was none of my family knew about my pregnancy and probably never would. It was hard to run away from Charlie and my life especially after he left me. No one could ever know that this was his child. It was impossible for a vampire to get pregnant and I'm surprised I managed around it but it happened and now here I am with a half vampire child and no one with me.

I looked down at the baby girl looking at how frail she was imagining how powerful she would be. Carefully I wrapped her in a blanket. Then I rushed off to my car with my bag of things in one hand and my daughter in the other. Despite the protests from my body I managed to get to the car. The darkness wrapped around us and I couldn't see but I persisted securing her in a car seat I had bought in advance. I drove off into the darkness not sure where I was going but knowing I had to leave. I looked over at my daughter once more. It was at that moment I silently promised her that'd I'd always be there for her even if he…couldn't. My eyes left the road for a second to look down at her sleeping form. "Everything is going to work out. I promise it will," I whispered returning my attention back to the road a moment to late.

Quickly I slammed on the brakes. When the car came to a stop I checked her over. She was fine but wailing from the rude awakening. I looked out the windshield. I could have sworn someone was there a second ago. Had I hit them?

Hesitantly I stepped out of the car to check. I held my breath waiting for the worst. There was nothing there everything was fine. Maybe I was just hallucination. It was late at night and I hadn't been able to sleep for a long time. Convinced it was nothing I turned around to start driving again.

I screamed. And my first thought came to the innocent baby that was still in the car.

"Now, now Bella this doesn't have anything to do with the child. Only you," Victoria said evilly stepping closer to me. I knew this was bound to happen eventually but I hadn't imagined it now with him being gone.

On any normal basis, if he was gone, I wouldn't have put up to big of a fight. Besides I knew there was no chance at fighting a vampire. But I had to know because I had something to fight for again.

At a futile attempt I ran trying to get into my truck but Victoria was quicker. Easily she stopped me slamming me against the car. Inside I still heard the faint wailing. Slowly I slid down the side of the car but stood up wobbly.

"It's all your fault that James is dead," she hissed and I felt my head hit the smooth pavement of the road.

My body was already so tired but I pulled myself up again. "Where's your precious Edward now?" My heart tore to pieces but it also helped me to continue. Everything hurt and I couldn't do a thing about it. Then she threw me into the car again and I felt myself sliding across the pavement. Now all I could see was a dense fog spreading across my vision as Victoria stood above me her eyes black as she prepared to finish me off.

Suddenly there was a blinding light screeching of tires and growls as I slipped away my head throbbing. Faintly I could still hear the wailing in the background of everything else that was happening.

"Bella? Bella!" one voice stood out calling my name frantically. I made no movements though. It hurt too much. My head felt like it had been broke in two and my body as well. Then I felt myself being lifted off the ground cradled against someone. I moaned at the shooting pain sent everywhere in my body at the motion. "Bella! I'm sorry! Are you ok?" They were taking me to a car. Wait something is missing.

"Melody," I whispered.

"Melody?" Edward repeated not sure what I was talking about.

"In the car," I screamed as another wave of pain hit me. Carefully he set me in the backseat of a car.

"Alice! There is someone in the truck. She said a name…Melody," Edward yelled over all the noise. My head throbbed unable to make anything of what was going on. "It's ok Bella. You're safe now. I'm here." His voice started to fade as I finally fell to unconsciousness.

I wasn't sure how much time had passed but finally I opened my eyes slightly to find myself in the hospital. My body felt better but that was probably just the pain medication kicking in. Groaning I slowly turned my head to see Edward starring intensely at me. Wait Edward?

I opened my mouth to ask but he silenced me. "Bella I'm so sorry about what happened."

"What happened?" my voice was merely a whisper. Everything that had happened just slipped my mind.

"We moved back to Forks. I couldn't stand being away from you any more. Then Alice had a vision about you and we came to save you from Victoria. We found you after getting rid of Victoria and I'm just so sorry about everything. Please forgive me," he spoke fast getting it all out as nearly one sentence.

"Of course I forgive you. You came back and saved me…again," I whispered choking out the words. Any movement hurt but I knew I needed to say at least that. He relaxed a little still intense looking down at me. "How bad am I?"

"You're in critical condition. For a week they wouldn't let me or your parents see you. Right now you're stable," he said in a rush snarling at the fact he couldn't see me at first. I was pretty sure I didn't want to know what was exactly wrong with me. Probably a lot…I don't feel stable. Every time I move its like being scolded.

"A week? Melody!" I started to try to sit up but couldn't and instead felt even worse the movement aching every muscle once more.

"Don't move!" That's a little too late. "She's fine. Alice, Esme, and Renee are looking after her right now." How am I going to explain everything to Charlie and Renee?

"Can I see her?" I asked.

"Melody?" I nodded slightly not trusting any hard movements. "I'll be right back I promise."

After a minute he came back followed by Renee who was holding Melody in her arms. I managed a smile just noticeable. "Bella you poor thing! How are you feeling? She's so beautiful! Why didn't you tell me?" Renee blurted out coming closer to where I was laying.

"I feel awful. I was afraid to," that's all I could muster to say.

"Bella. You know I wouldn't get angry. I wish you would have waited but never angry," Renee said calmly sitting down next to my head. "And you named her Melody that's a beautiful name." I nodded looking down at the tiny infant. Edward sat silently on my other side. "You need to rest now." Again I nodded closing my eyes happily as she quietly left.

"Edward?"

"Yes Bella?"

"No matter what happens please take care of her," I whispered. He was ready to protest but I stopped him. "Please."

"Ok Bella. I promise," he said quietly gently kissing me on the forehead. It hurt but only a little not enough for me not to want him to do so.

When I opened my eyes again Edward was still sitting next to me fake sleeping. "Edward?" Immediately he opened his eyes.

"Are you feeling any better?" I shook my head yes. Actually I felt worse but I didn't need for him to worry. It was times like this I was glad he couldn't read my mind. "Charlie wants to see you along with well everyone else." He smiled his famous crooked smile. It made me feel even more lightheaded.

"They can see me," I said thinking they already knew that. "What are you telling everyone for what happened?"

"Actually I haven't thought of anything. They didn't really ask considering the condition we brought you here in. Besides we found you like that so it's excusable," he replied before leaving.

A nurse stepped in moments later. "How are you feeling dear?" she asked with a smile.

"I'm fine," I croaked. The last thing I needed was more things stuck all over me. I was still getting over the ones that were already there.

"Are you sure?" She looked doubtful but I nodded. "Alright then. Just say if you need anything." And she was gone.

Edward returned then Charlie following behind. "You look awful Bells," he said nervously sitting next to me in a chair. Edward disappeared but I didn't bother yelling for him to come back.

"I'm sorry…I didn't know you were…pregnant…did you think that you had to leave? If you did I'm sorry. I don't really like Edward for leaving you but if he makes you happy you know I'd be happy for you right?" he stumbled over his words trying to make things between us better. He was taking this better than I thought. Nine months ago…or was it more? When I ran off I felt awful putting him through that but I couldn't stay around. I was confused and felt so helpless.

"I know Dad. It's not your fault." He looked so sad and I wished to comfort him but I couldn't do so feeling how I do at the time.

"I love you so much Bells I just wish I would have been there for you when you needed me."

"I know. I love you too," my smile was weak but it was there. We sat in silence for a while.

"Well I better go there are still so many people waiting to see you," Charlie said standing up. I nodded and he was gone. For a long while people kept popping in and out of my room to visit me. I wished to reach out to them explain everything but I just couldn't. Finally Edward reentered the room.

His eyes were pitched black. "You need to hunt," I told him. He just gave me a sad look. I kept my gaze steady on his face. This can't be easy for him. It's been a long time and being in a hospital full of people won't do him good.

"It can wait. I need to be here with you."

"Edward I'll be fine. I'd rather you be here when you can stand it better. Besides how long has it been that I've been here? A week and a half? You need to," I informed.

"Actually two weeks," he mumbled just loud enough for me to hear.

"See? Please just do it for me?"

He looked at me sadly. It broke my heart to see him like that. "For you I will," he whispered gently kissing my forehead. I ignored the slight pain from it. "I'll be back as soon as I can."

"I love you Edward," I whispered.

He turned to look at me seriously. "I love you too." Then he was gone. It may be the last thing I ever say to him. Everyday the pain got worse. Maybe Victoria would get her revenge after all. I laid my head back relaxing my muscles. At least I got to see everyone before anything happens.

A/N: I know vampires don't get pregnant but I promise it'll be explained later. This is a very boring chapter but it does get better I swear. Read and review and I'll update the next chapter! The next chapter Melody is better introduced!