A/N: Can you tell that I've been trying to put some time between chapters? You know, If I get more reviews I'll post faster. Thanks to all of you who have been reviewing, you don't know how much it means to me to see that you enjoy my stories. :) You're my superheros.

CHAPTER 8

I closed my eyes as Edward ran. My stomach was sick, both of the motion of my body and the feeling of dread. I had come so close, and now everything had been drained. I no longer wanted to use any of my energy, but I knew it would all come seeping out as anger once Edward finally put me down.

Eventually Edward stopped running, and I could feel his chest rising and falling. I didn't open my eyes. I knew once I looked into his face I would scream. I'd let him think I was sleeping.

"What are we going to do, Edward?" Alice asked from somewhere behind us.

"I'm not sure." His voice was slow. "Carlisle?"

"I think we need to get a room for Bella." Edward's chest tightened. "There's no way we could get her on an airplane until morning."

"If they find us?" Jasper asked.

"We kill them." Emmett said, his voice harsh.

"I don't think that will be necessary." Carlisle said.

"We don't know what's necessary anymore." Emmett said again.

"Never the less." Carlisle's voice grew soothing. "Come dear, let's find the closest hotel." After a moment we started moving again, but I could tell by the hard rise and fall of Edward's legs that we were walking the human way. I could sense Edward's eyes on my face. He sighed, his arm tightening around my legs. My face fell into the shoulder of his other arm, his skin softening under my touch. He bent his face down, his breath tickleing my skin. His nose touched mine gently. I wanted to pull him into a kiss, but I couldn't. I didn't want the anger to dissolve out of me. After awhile I truthfully fell asleep.

I awoke as Edward was gently placing me down on a bed. I murmered silently, and buried my face into the pillow. Edward's hand stroked my cheek. Where was everyone else? His fingers continued to caress my face, his fingertips burning my skin soothingly.

I opened my eyes and looked into his face. He was kneeling on the floor, his arm crossed on the bed, cradling his head. His other hand stopped. He placed his palm on my cheek. I didn't smile, but I didn't explode either. No, instead I cried. Tears strolled down my cheeks. His expression turned from neutral to concern. He traced his hand to my ear and down my neck, trailing to my lower back. He lifted his other hand and slid it underneath me, then pulled me onto the floor and into his lap. I gasped, trying to keep my breathing normal. I dug my face into his chest, throwing my arms around his neck.

"Why?" I moaned. "Why did you do that?"

"Shh,Bella." He kissed my hair.

"No." My voice changed. "No. I will not shut up." I struggled in his arms, trying to get up, his grip tightened.

"I didn't tell you to shut up." I looked into his eyes, and tore my gaze from him. I pushed with all my might against his iron grip.

"Take me back!" I screamed. "Take me back!"

"Bella stop!"

"No!" I cried.

"Please, just stop screaming." I did, but I didn't relax in his arms. I took in one big slow breath. I looked around.

"Where's Alice?Where's everyone?"

His voice relaxed slightly.

"Carlisle and Esme took the room next to ours, Rosalie and Emmett are there too."

"Alice and Jasper?"

"Went for a walk, they're getting you something to eat."

"I wont eat."

"Yes you will, Bella." He grabbed my face and turned it towards him. I tried to look away, but his grip held mine. Soon his eyes had overtaken me. "Do you know what the Volturi are; what they are capable of doing?" I started to answer but he cut me off. "No. I don't think you do, or else you wouldn't of come here."

"I had to Edward."

"They forced you."

"No. I wanted to come. I need to be like you. I want to be with you forever."

"You don't know what you need."

"Do you know what you need?" I quizzed him. "Because I think that you're only aware of what you want. You need me too. YES. you do. You need me there. You need me there so that you're no longer alone. You and I both know that we can never completely be unless we are of equal, well closely, alike. You're my prince charming, Edward. I'm your Cinderella. What we have is what we need; what we want. It's what's meant to be."

His eyes searched mine, and then it happened. I didn't know it was possible. He cried. One tear fell down his cheek. I caught it with my finger.

"Look at that." He whispered."I think you're turning me human, Bella."

"I love you." I whispered. He kissed me, gently at first and then they became fierce. He lifted me up onto the bed. His body pressed me down into the blankets, his lips still on mine. His hands were still around my waist, but they slowly slid their way upwards, under my shirt. I made room for him to fit comfortably on top of me. Two long lost puzzle peices finally connecting. I had never felt his hands on the bare skin of my body before, and it sent thrills through my body. I left my arms above my head, letting him take control. His mouth roamed mine, inside and out, and then he nibbled his way down my neck stopping at my chest. He looked back up at me, his breathing harsh.

"Bella. Sweet Bella."He whispered.

"I'm ready, Edward."

"I know."

There was a knock at the door. We didn't answer it. It turned into loud bangs and Edward moaned, getting up and walking to the door. Alice walked in, followed by Jasper. I flushed and crawled under the blankets. Alice seemed oblivious, but Jasper was suspicious. Could he sense the mood Edward and I were in?

"Have you seen anything?" Edward asked, raking his hand through his hair.

"No."Alice shook her head.

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I woke a few hours later, in Edwards arms: at peace. I looked at the digital alarm clock next to the bed. It's 11:15. 45 minutes and I'd be in the process of becoming one of them. I rolled over, looking into Edwards eyes.

"How much do you love me?" I whisper.

"More than I love the sunlight. More than twilight. More than anything."

"Will you love me tomorrow?"

"Yes."

"Will you love me next month?" I smile.He kisses me gently.

"Yes."

"For how long."

"Forever."

I look into his eyes, placing my palm against his lips.

"I want to love you forever too." I whisper. He kisses my fingers.

There's a loud cackle. Edwards grip around me tightens.

"Edward?"

"Shh.." We lie there quietly. The cackle comes again, louder this time. Alice comes rushing into the room, followed by everyone else - Carlisle last. I stand up with Edward, his arms are still around my waist,holding me against his chest. He will make sure no one grabs me.

There's an explosion of some sort. The walls crumble. I can't help but scream. I close my eyes tight, holding onto Edwards hands around me. He turns me around so that I'm facing him, and I bury my face into his chest. The other Cullens step in front of us, blocking the entrance of anyone. Edward quickly picks me up.

"Hello everyone." Someones voice calls through the rubble.

"Edward, go." Rosalie whispers. Edward and I whisp through the door and run down the hallway. We break out into the back parking lot. Edward doesn't even through me on his back, he runs with my against his chest. He stops a couple of blocks away. The building has gone up in flames.

"Fire. Edward." I whisper.

"They'll be alright."

"You're afraid." I whisper again, looking up into his face.

"Yes."

"Hello Bella. Edward." Aro's voice drifts into my ears. Edwards body becomes tense. I wrap my arms around his waist.

"Aro.Let me see you." Edward says. Aro walks into the haze of the street light. He is accompanied by Jane,Alec,and Felix. Felix gives me a look, smiling. I don't smile back. I dislike them all now.

"It's alright."I say. "I don't want to go anymore."

"Oh?" Aro asks. "What has your boyfriend told you Bella." I take in a dep breath.

"I don't want to go anymore. So, just, go away."

"That's no longer possible. You see were almost ready." He says. Edward growls.Aro nods to Felix. Edward's growl is louder. He hears something in someone's mind. A plan. He trys to back up, but he can't.

"I have powers to. Remember Edward?" Felix says, grinning.

"Don't touch her!" Edward screams.

"I don't think you should be making demands, judging by the state you're in" Alec giggles.

"Stop!" I scream "Go away! Please."

"Too late, Bella. Jane, do your stuff." Felix says. Jane smiles and walks forward, placing her hand on Edwards arm. He falls to the ground on fours. Im underneath him. He keeps his hands above mine. He wont let go. Jane steps closer, putting her hand on Edwards forhead. He moans, his teeth bare. A hear a shrill laugh, and then everything goes black.

I wake up, while being dragged down a hallway. The same hallway I've been down so many times. My eye sight is blurry, but I make out the gloden door. It opens and they drag me in. I fall to the floor, rolling onto my back. Edward lies close to me, his breath coming out in a hiss. I try to say his name, but I can't.

I hear fast whispers coming from near by.

"She'll warm up to us once she's been changed." Felix whispers.

"I know she will." Aro says. "Bring her here." I whimper as they pull me up unto a soft alter. I look around, the entire room is gold too. Fabric is thrown in patterns against the walls. the roof is one large sheet of glass, but I cannot see through it. They are doing something with my wrists. I start to breath heavily. I can't move.

"Edward.." I moan.

"Don't you dare touch her." Edwards voice is scratched, and I want to comfort him.

"Edward, I don't want it like this. This isn't how I wanted it to happen." I moan again, coughing.

"This isn't how it's going to happen." Edward's voice is not much more than a whisper. Tears run down my face.

"I think this is where you're wrong." Aro says to Edward.

"What about the child?" Felix asks from somewhere.

"The girl? Take her to Bella's room. She'll be her first meal." The door opens and then closes. Shadows cross my vision.

"This is going to sting a bit." Aro says slightly. I feel his hands on my shoulders, and then the cold feeling of his teeth on my neck. "Go to sleep now, Bella."

A/N: Speechless? So am I. How bad do you want the next chapter?