-1This chapter is from Edward's point of view. It is the scene in the ballet studio. Tell me what you think. PLEASE!

How much longer could it take?! We'd been driving in this damn car for at least ten minutes! I heard Jasper let out a breath of air in exasperation.

UGH! There he goes again. He just can't control himself, can he?

He was obviously exasperated with my anger. I turned around and gave him a fierce glare. He retracted. He had his arm around Alice. Emmett was sitting beside them. I probably hurt his feelings. I didn't care.

The one thing I cared about right now was searching for a certain vampire who just happens to be a cunning tracker. All because of me. She thought she was saving me some burden. However, the burden she put on me in replacement was ten times worse. No, a thousand times worse.

She was dead or wounded badly. For the past ten minutes, I had been praying. I had prayed so hard that, if I was a human, beads of sweat would have been rolling off my forehead.

Please, God, please let her be alive. I should have never allowed myself into her life. I should have never interfered.

Please, just give me one more chance. If anything I do ever puts her in harm's way ever again, I promise I will leave her alone. I promise.

It was quite ironic, really. A vampire praying. Ha. But I had to. There was nothing else I could do.

A few months ago, I would have never imagined myself feeling towards anyone what I feel towards Bella. I was so obsessed with her that my family had called me sick. I was sick. Lovesick. I couldn't bear to live without her.

Then, a frightening thought passed through my head. What if she was dead? I would have to die. There would be no way to live. To move past the overwhelming pain and live my life.

But how would a vampire kill themselves? Ah, the Volturi. Of course. They would kill me the minute I drew attention to myself. They could not have their precious little town ruined. A plan B. Perfect.

Carlisle interrupted my thoughts.

Edward, we're getting close. Prepare yourself for the outcome of this situation.

"I know, Carlisle." Already done.

I took a minute to listen in on my family's thoughts.

Oh, God. Bella. She can't be dead. I would have seen it. I would have seen it. Alice. Alice was the closest person to Bella in my family other than myself. She surely did not want Bella to die.

I hope Bella is okay. I know how much she means to Edward. I see the difference every day. He's happier, he hunts more… and oh! He definitely plays the piano more. Jasper.

When I find that James guy, I'm gonna finish him off fast, but inflicting the most pain as is possible. No one hurts MY family. Emmett then thought of a series of fighting moves.

I saw the ballet studio down the street. I unlocked the door and jumped out. I ran full speed to the door. I heard a crash and could smell Bella's blood. I held my breath. A few seconds later, I opened the door of that Godforsaken ballet studio. Bella, my Bella, was lying limp on the floor. I roared with fury. How dare he!

Emmett and Jasper were right behind me. They seized James and began to destroy him.

I immediately went into a panic. I sped towards Bella. As I looked at her, I didn't know what to do. MY breath was shaking. I didn't want to touch her because I was afraid that she would fall apart under my grip.

"Oh no, Bella, no! Bella please, Bella listen to me, please, please, Bella, please!" She wasn't responding. Unconscious. I was going to lose my mind. All because of me. She needed care, and quick.

"Carlisle!," I called in desperation. Carlisle ran to me and pressed on one of her many gashes. Bella cried out in pain.

"Bella!" This was the last thing I had ever wanted to happen. I heard as if from a distance Carlisle say that Bella's wound wasn't deep, but that her leg was broken. I was furious. That filthy monster!

I heard Bella mumble something. I couldn't understand her, even with my enhanced hearing.

"Bella you're going to be fine. Can you hear me, Bella? I love you."

"Edward," she said. She was beautiful even when she was covered in blood.

"Yes, I'm here." Anything I could do for her I would do.

"It hurts," she whimpered. I wanted to hurt so badly. I wanted pain to consume me for the rest of eternity. That's what I deserved.

"I know, Bella, I know - can't you do anything?" I begged.

Edward, I don't know if she'll make it. Please don't do anything rash. "My bag, please… hold your breath, Alice, it will help."

"Alice?" my angel moaned.

"She's here; she knew where to find you." Thank God for Alice. Thank God for her ability.

"My hand hurts."

"I know, Bella. Carlisle will give you something, it will stop.

"My hand is burning!" she howled. Why, out of all her wounds, would she mention her hand? She was in hysterics. She didn't know what she was talking about.

"Bella?" I was panicked. What could I do to stop her pain?

"The fire! Someone stop the fire!" she was screaming now.

"Carlisle! Her hand!" I needed to do something to make her stop screaming.

"He bit her." My world seemed to come to an end. This was worse than anything that could possibly exist. I had to catch my breath.

It was then that Alice decided to step in. "Edward, you have to do it." She approached Bella. I wiped away the tears of pain from Bella's eyes. I had caused her so much pain. So much pain that no one should ever have to suffer that kind of pain. I couldn't allow myself to cause her any more. No matter how much I wanted her with me.

"No!"

"Alice," Bella groaned.

"There may be a chance," Carlisle said cautiously. No matter what the price, I would pay it.

"What?" He told me that I could try to suck the venom out. I don't know if I could afford that price.

"Will that work?" Alice doubted.

"I don't know, but we have to hurry."

"Carlisle, I - I don't know if I can do that." Agony ripped through my body. I would surely kill her.

"It's your decision, Edward, either way. I can't help you. I have to get this bleeding stopped here if you're going to be taking blood from her hand."

I heard Bella scream my name. I made my decision, then. I had to do whatever I possibly could to help her live a normal life. She would NOT die for me.

"Edward, you must do it now, or it will be too late." I locked Bella's hand in place and bent over her and put my lips on her wound. Her blood was absolutely… there was no word for it. Just a little more. Just a small bit more and I will be satisfied. I realized that I would never be satisfied and I forced by mouth away from her. I did it. I completed the impossible.

"Stay, Edward, stay with me."

"I will!" I said. My voice was rough. Bella would fall asleep any second. I could see that she was slipping into unconsciousness. I remember telling Carlisle that her blood was clean, and Carlisle asking Bella about the "fire," but it was all a blur.

"Thank you, Edward."

"I love you," I said, in all sincerity.

"I know." I laughed, but the sound was weak and shaky.

Then, Carlisle started troubling Bella with her mother. I made a look at Carlisle. All I remember after that was carrying my Bella in my arms to the car.

"Sleep now, Bella."