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Come Together

EPOV

After a quick call to Emmett and 911, I held an unconscious Bella in my arms. I could feel her bare skin against my hands, but I had time to find that arousing. Bella was in pain, and I couldn't bare it. Her pain was my pain. Something thick and moist wetted my hands, and I realized that her back was excessively bleeding. I could hear the ambulance sirens. Picking her up, I tried not to hit any trees as I fought my way back the way I had come.

My foot would hit a stump every once in a while, but I finally felt someone grasp my arms. It was Emmett. He had arrived before the paramedics.

"What has happened, brother?" he asked.

"I- I heard her screams. I wasn't even sure if it was her until she cried out my name. I snuck up behind whoever was raping her and knocked him
out with my cane."

Tears flowed from the bottom of my sunglasses, and Emmett took Bella from me even though I protested.

"I need her," I whispered.

I could feel Emmett's strange gaze bore into me from what I had said. Obviously, he would have thought that she would need me for protection, but I was the one who actually needed her. Holding her in my arms was the only way to be sure that she was safe.

The sirens grew louder, and I assumed they had finally arrived. Several voices were heard, and Emmett handed Bella to me.

Another pair of arms started to tug on her, and I released her unwillingly.

"I'm coming with you," I said taking a hold of what I hoped was the shoulder of the mystery person.

"Let me help you up," the voice belonged to a woman, and she thankful saw that I could was blind. She pulled me up into the ambulance and guided me to a side seat. My hands searched in front of me for Bella. Finally, I grasped her hand in both of mine and prayed silently for her safety.

In what seemed a life time, we finally arrived at the hospital. I was left behind as the nurses rushed my love to the emergency room.

I had been there several times with Carlisle. Esme came to my aid and assisted me to the waiting room until we were allowed to be with Bella. My hands ached to hold her again, and my heart reached out to keep hers beating.

Why can't it just be you and me in peace anymore? I asked myself.

Hours ticked by, and I my mind was haunted horrible things that could had gone wrong. Esme held my hand tight because she cared for Bella almost as much as I did.

When the nurse told us that we could visit Bella, but only one at a time, I immediately went. The nurse led me quickly to her room while explaining why to be cautious. I didn't hear her words for my mind was focused completely on the girl that lied inside the door.

When I entered, my cane hit the end of what I hoped was the end of the bed. Trailing around it, my hand collided with flesh. Goosebumps were raised on the hand, and I clutched it with all of my might. I sat in an uncomfortably chair that was placed near me. Overcome with exhaustion, I rested my forehead on the hand and fell into darkness.

BPOV

Soft groans slipped from my mouth as I began to feel my body again. Something pleasantly warm tickled my hand, and I looked down curiously. A man had his head down resting on my hand which was clutched tight in his own. A hood covered the top of his head.

Memories rushed into my mind. All the events that had taken place. The tragedy that had become of me. I yanked my hand back from the man and suddenly feared that he would awaken and harm like the other.

"Bella?" the man asked. My heart skipped a beat. The monster had followed me here was sitting before me.

"Bella," the man asked again, "are you awake?"

My breathing accelerated. His hands were swiftly connected to my cheeks, and the blood rushed from my face.

"Please don't hurt me again!" I gasped wildly in attempt to catch a deep breath.

"It's me, Bella," the man said quietly. Funny, the man before me had a richer more velvety voice than the monster.

The tears flowed endlessly. "What more do you want from me? Have you not taken enough?"

"It's me, Edward," the man whispered pleadingly, "I will never harm you."

He threw down his hood. My eyes must be malfunctioning. His hair was redder than at dinner. The thick black glasses were tossed aimlessly into the corner of the room, and wide sparkling eyes stared at me.

Instantly, my fear vanished, and I melted into the arms of my savior. A ring of light seemed to glow around his body as he towered over me trying to reach out for me.

"Oh, Edward," I cried, "you saved me. You protected me. How did you find me?"

He began to answer when another man walked through the door. Automatically afraid, I hid myself in Edward's arms where I knew that I could be safe from any danger that might come my way.

"Miss Swan, I'm happy to see that you are awake," the deep voice of Dr. Mills spoke to me. I glanced politely at him and listened intently.

Apparently, the monster was being held in another room. After recovering, I would have to go to court. The monster would be spending time in prison anyway, but a testimony would determine the number of years.

My leg had been badly broken, and I was obviously suffering from something the nurses call "man phobia." A silly name made up ages ago due to a young woman who never married because she was afraid of men. Apparently, the syndromes were similar to what I was experience. My thrust levels were shot.

Charlie came to check on me, but my arms shook as he reached out to hold me.

"Where is my little sis?" Emmett's voice roared as he entered the room. He came right over to where Edward and were sitting and hugged me. I flinched away automatically.

"I'm sorry, Bella," he whispered, but he did not release me. Emmett stroked my hair lovingly, and I felt comforted in his presence.

"Emmett," Edward warned, but Emmett continued to hold me gentle in his arms. He had always called me little sis.

After he left, I tugged on Edward's hand.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"I'm cold. Will you hold me?"

Moving the endless cords that had me hooked up to several machines, I finally made room for him next to me. He stumbled and landed right on me.

A sharp intake of air filled my lungs as I felt the burning scorch of pain from my back.

"Bella! Bella, I'm so sorry. Are you alright?" he fussed.

His arms flailed about as his tried to assure himself that I was alright. The warm tips of his fingers accidentally brushed over my left breast and a small gasp left my mouth.

Finally, his hands rested on my cheeks as he towered above me.

"Are you alright?" he repeated.

"Ye- yes," my voice shook.

Tender soft lips were on mine, and I panicked on for a brief moment for his were soft unlike the monster's rough leather ones. I gently part my lips, and he slowly made his way in. Snuggling down beside me, Edward made himself comfortable without breaking our tender embrace.

"Why did you come after on the night of the attack?" I asked after catching my breath.

Before he had a chance to answer, the doctor came in. I hid my face in the soft fabric of Edward's shirt.

"I don't think he should be on the bed with you. He may accidentally hit your injuries," the doctor said. So he knew that Edward was blind.

"I was cold," I answer softly.

He looked at me curiously, but turned on his heels toward the door.

"By the way," the doctor said, "we need to run a few tests before we release you."

Dr. Mills wasn't kidding when he said a few. The nurses took several urine test and blood test of different types.

"Bella, dear, please relax and try to rest," Edward soothed but it did no good. My stomach was aching, and my senses were hyper alert. The nurse followed by Edward's family and Charlie looked troubled, and I knew that she carried bad news.

Sensing my stress, Edward's grip on my hand increased. Still holding me tight on the bed, Edward whispered soothing words as the rest of the family made themselves comfortable.

"What is it?" I burst out.

"I'm sorry, my dear," she hesitated and my body shook violently, "you are pregnant."

My body froze for my mind was unable to comprehend the simple words that had left the mouth of the messenger. Tears betrayed my eyes, and I wept.

Seeing there was no way to sooth me, the nursed hurried out of the room. Seven pairs of eyes stared at me plus another pair of beautiful unfocused green orbs.

Edward delicately took my hand, and harsh choked uncontrolled sobs shook my frame violently as my terror was reveled. I was truly afraid to be a mother. I had no way to support myself except for the job I held at Newton's bookstore. Now that I was graduated, my college options were wide and waiting for me. A child would keep from my work, studies, and life. I could see through the tears that clouded my vision to see all the many family members who were holding me. Helplessly, I leaned into Edward and whispered a few soft words.

"Take me home."

Sorry for the very long delay. My internet decided it didn't like me. :(

I really hated how this chapter turned out. All the content was important, but I still hate it. Please Review. I'm also sorry about the length being short.