A/N: Okay guys, only one or two chapters left now...But the good news is that you guys still managed to get a chapter everyday so far :P Let's see if I can post another chapter tomorrow hmm? Probably not, but I will try! :D

Chapter Eight:

BPOV

We waited for what seemed days.

The guards had still not fallen asleep. All three of them were standing, guarding the doors. Edward and I were huddled together on the cold floor, just waiting. I don't know what time it is, expect that it is late because I want to shut my eyes and sleep.

Edward and I talk quietly with each other, passing time.

Soon, the guards are laying on the ground, barely awake.

"Just a bit longer and they will go to sleep. Let's pretend we are asleep" Edward whispered in my ears.

Nerves assaulted my stomach.

If this doesn't work, I don't know what we are going to do!

I heard the guard getting up and walking around all the cells one last time. I closed my eyes and evened my breathing, pretending I was asleep.

"I think they're all asleep, we can sleep now" I heard the guard say.

Edward tightened his arms around.

We stayed quiet for a few a while more, until the sound of three snoring guards filled the dungeon.

Easing his grip on me, Edward slowly unwound his arms from around me, slowly edging him upwards. I followed his lead, until we were both kneeling near the door of the cell. The guard was sleeping, lying up against the part of the wall that separated our cell from the next.

"I see the keys" Edward whispered.

I could see them too. Fortunately, they were on the guard's right hand side, hanging on his belt loop. I saw there was a gap between all the keys and the place where we could get the key chain off his belt.

Now we just need to get the keys off his belt.

Edward tried putting his arm through the bars but couldn't get it through far enough to reach the keys.

"You try Bella, you have skinnier arms than me" he said.

Edward and I swapped places so I was nearer to the guard.

I held my breath as I stuck my arm through the bars, trying with all my strength to get the keys. I stretched my arm, only a few inches away from reaching the keys.

I blew out my breath, brining my arm back inside the cell.

"I can't reach"

"Dammit!" Edward cursed.

"Look around, see if there's a stick or anything we can use"

Looking around, I spotted a short stick about the right length for our task, just outside the cell.

"Perfect, try to get the keys again now"

Picking it up, I put my arm back through the bars, using the stick to hook the key chain. I wriggled it around, trying to get the key chain through his belt loop.

Hearing the sound of footsteps descending the dungeon stairs, I quickly brought my arm back in, taking the stick with me.

"Quick! Someone's coming. Sleep" I whisper-yelled to Edward.

We re-treated back to the end of the cell and Edward wrapped his arms around, closing his eyes. I discarded the stick and pretended to be asleep, just as I heard the footsteps reach the bottom of the dungeon.

Holding my breath and shutting my eyes, I listened as the footsteps walked over to the guard who we were just recently trying to get the keys off. My heart rate spiked as I heard whoever it was put the keys into the lock of our cell and unlock the door. My arms tightened around Edward's and in response his tightened around me.

"Edward" I heard the person say Edward's name.

I was startled as Edward suddenly bolted upright, staring at the person, a look of shock upon his face.

"Emmett"

Edward stood up, bringing me up with him.

I looked at the man in front of me.

Is he the Emmett he was talking about that was his childhood friend? And also the one that got him out of this situation last time?

"What are you doing here?" Edward asked.

Emmett let out a light laugh.

"Helping you escape. Why else would I step foot in the dungeon Edward?"

Edward laughed along with him.

"Oh, Emmett, this is Bella, and Bella, this is Emmett, my childhood friend" Edward done introductions.

"Nice to meet you Emmett" I smiled at him.

"You too Bella"
"Now, let's get you guys out of here before the guards wake up and realise it was me helping you both"

Emmett started leading the way out of the cell and Edward and I followed behind him.

"Emmett, are you sure you want to help us? We almost got caught last time, this could cost you your life" Edward said.

As much as I wanted to escape, I also didn't want Emmett to put his life on the line for us. Especially me, someone he doesn't even know.

Emmett stopped walking, pausing on the step.

"Edward, how long have you known me?" he asked.

"Our whole lives" Edward responded slowly.

"Exactly. Now give me three good reasons why I should not help a brother" he said.

I saw Edward thinking and he looked like he was struggling to answer Emmett.

"Good. Now, let's carry on and get you guys out of here"

Emmett resumed walking up the stairs.

"It's not far to the stables from here" Emmett said.

We walked out of the entrance to the dungeons. Emmett kept on look out for any guards while we quickly ran to the stables. Getting there safely, Emmett led us to two horses that he had waiting for us.

"Take these horses"

While Emmett went around the corner, Edward helped me get on the horse, positioning me so I was comfortable. He then got on top of his horse, positioning himself so he was comfortable. Emmett came back around the corner and walked up to us, holding a bag.

"Take this" he said, handing it to Edward.

"What is it?" Edward asked.

"It has some clothes, sorry Bella they are only men's clothes-" he smiled apologetically at me and continued listing the contents of the bag "-some water and food. Basic necessities to last you a while until the search for you dies down"

"Thank you Emmett"

Edward put his hand on Emmett's shoulder to show him how thankful he was. Tears came to my eyes at the kindness that Emmett was showing us.

"Thank you so much Emmett. I can't tell you enough how much it means that you are doing this" I said.

"It's alright Bella" he smiled at me and patted my leg.

"Just promise me you'll look after Edward and make him happy"

"I promise" I nodded my head.

It was a small price to pay for what Emmett was giving us, our freedom.

"Now, before the guards come and try to capture you guys again, you better get out of here. Head West and don't stop unless you really need to okay?"

With final goodbyes to Emmett, both us thanking him profusely, we kicked the sides of the horses and quickly galloped off. We didn't look back as we got outside the castle gates, just quickening the pace of the horses to make as much distance from the castle as possible.

Edward caught my eye as we rode side by side and smiled at me.

I returned the gesture.

We are free!

The wind felt good in my hair and as I glanced up the sky, the stars shining brightly, I never felt more at peace.

Time for me and Edward to make a life.