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Author's note: Another chapter, things are about to get exciting :)

The Natural Path

Chapter 4- The End Of This Life

There was an almighty crash as one of the other vampires, Jasper, collided with Edward knocking him to the side. Then one of the other males, Emmett, helped hold on to him.

"What is the meaning of this?" Billy cried.

"I apologise. It seems the young woman you brought with you has a particularly potent scent to Edward. It won't happen again." Billy nodded his eyes wary and we set off back. But all the way back I couldn't help looking back to the clearing where the struggling angel was held. It excited me that a creature so beautiful wanted me. Even if it was only an 'I want to suck your blood and kill you' way. I wanted to know more about them, but there was no one to ask. No one at the tribe liked to talk about them and I was sure no one cared enough to know any other details about them other than the fact they were vampires.

I dreamt of Edward in my sleep. We were always sat in a meadow talking, but at the end he would change and spring at me. I tried hard to push the thoughts aside. But as the wedding grew closer and closer I found myself thinking more and more of Edward. It was ridiculous. I'd met the guy once, but yet he filled my head. I hated myself for it. I was marrying Jacob, but yet another man I met for a few minutes I couldn't get out of my head. I forced myself to forget Edward and instead dream about Jacob and our future together.

The day of the wedding finally arrived and all thoughts of Edward were pushed from my head. I was focused again, today was the today I began the rest of my life, my life with Jacob. He'd left the night before so we could honour the tradition of the bride and groom not seeing each other the day of the wedding. I had kissed him tenderly goodbye. That was when Edward had left my head and I remembered Jacob. I spent the evening going through my photo albums remembering all the times we'd spent together. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. I loved him and even my thoughts of Edward wouldn't change that.

Sue and my mother helped me get ready in the morning and when they finished I hardly recognised myself. I looked at my reflection in the mirror and marvelled at the beautiful woman that was looking back at me. Mum had gotten all emotional and had had to leave.

"You're beautiful Bella" I turned round and looked at Charlie.

"Thanks… Dad" He hugged me. I hardly ever called him Dad, but today needed it. I wanted him to know I loved him.

"I always thought that with what happened with me and your mother that you'd never marry. But I'm glad you are. I wish you all the happiness in the world." I blushed. It wasn't like Charlie to come out with such an emotional speech, but I was happy for it.

"Ready?" He asked offering me his arm. I nodded. Angela my best friend hugged me and proceeded behind me to get my train. The music started and the procession began. As Jacob turned I saw so much admiration and devotion in his eyes. But as I got closer I realised he wasn't looking at me. He was looking past me, at Angela. He walked up to me and whispered.

"I'm sorry" Before sweeping Angela up into his arms. I couldn't take it; I scooped up my wedding dress and ran. It was like Sam all over again. I'd hoped this wouldn't happen. Where would I go now? I couldn't stay on the reservation. I couldn't bear to become like Leah, watching bitterly as the man I loved, loved somebody else. The tears were falling steadily down my face, as I finally made it to the edge of the forest. I couldn't bring myself to look back and say goodbye to the place that had been my home for so long. I imagined they'd follow me once they realised what had happened. But I wouldn't return. The forest was my only hope. I ran into it and tripped over every tree root. My dress and skin were torn. It took all my will to keep running. Once I made it to the Cullen's territory I allowed myself a few seconds.

I collapsed against a tree and let a shriek out to the sky. The tears wouldn't stop. I was so ready to live my life with Jacob. But that was over now. I forced myself to my feet. Although the wolves could not track me now, the others could. So I continued not caring where I was going, only aware of the sobs that were coming from my body. Eventually I came to a cliff edge much like the one at the reservation. I sat with my legs dangling over the edge and stared out to the unending sea. Thoughts rushed around my head and there so many questions. What would my life become now? I couldn't return to the reservation where my friends were because I couldn't watch Jacob live his life with my best friend. I couldn't go back to Charlie. He wouldn't understand why I wouldn't fight for Jacob. In his eyes Jacob had known me his whole life and Angela a few hours. How could explain it was more than love for them, that nothing matter to either of them now, than each other?

The tears still poured down my cheeks and a second shriek erupted from me as I threw my bouquet out to sea. Perhaps I could follow it. I could dash my life across the rocks that lay below, much like my heart had in my chest. Would it hurt more than it already did?

"Bella" I heard a beautiful voice behind me.

"Hello Edward" I replied without turning. He sat down besides me. I wondered if I was dreaming. Maybe I was. Perhaps today had never happened. But I knew in my head that wasn't true.

"Don't do this Bella"

"Why shouldn't I? Give me a reason Edward. Why must I go on living meaningless day after meaningless day all the while in pain?"

"Your life is worth living"

"Is it? A few weeks ago you were happy enough to kill me. What's changed?" I asked and turned to look at him.

"You're not a piece of meat. But a person, a beautiful person." I was shocked, did Edward think of me like I'd thought of him?

"Would you change me Edward? Would you let me leave this painful life behind?" His face was pained as he shook his head. But I wouldn't accept it. I had to escape my life somehow.

'I'm sorry' I mouthed, grabbed a rock besides me and slashed at my wrist. He acted immediately on instinct and latched his teeth onto where I had been cut. As he drained my blood the world started to grow dark. I smiled to myself as the blackness surrounded me and I heard a cry of

"Edward!"

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