This is NOT the end, I repeat, NOT the final chapter. BUT, the next chapter might be...
The End: Sage's POV
I can't say I'm omniscient, but I knew what people were thinking when we got back. Everyone already knew what was bound to happen and that three vampires were already chosen. We needed two more and some were getting frantic.
"Let's see this from all your point of views," I told the group of immortals in front of me. "Who can be the Light?"
"It must be a metaphor of something," Zafrina said. "I don't think I've met someone who can conjure or turn off light, if that's what you're asking for."
"I thought you've already deduced who the Protector was," Bella came suddenly, her tone monotonous.
I shook my head. "I'm still not sure whether it's you, Bella. You weren't even supposed to know that you were considered."
She shrugged and said, "I'm a vampire. I have ears. Besides, I was going to know sooner or later. Better sooner, right?" I felt sorry for her. It must be hard, seeing as your death is impending when you are very well in love. I knew we were just considering her but seeing that her abilities exceed any vampire, Edward may be right.
"Don't say that," Edward turned to me.
I didn't say anything.
"Well, don't think it," he said peevishly. "It already hurt for me to say it."
"Fine, fine. Though seriously, we need to find those two."
We kept to ourselves for a few minutes, pondering. I didn't know these people well. I don't know their past and I don't know what they're thinking. Every hour I ask God to lead me to the missing puzzle pieces. I ask him to give me a sign, but I get nothing. When will I have my questions answered?
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Edward's POV
Their thoughts sounded from their minds throughout those minutes. So far, no one's had someone in mind that suited the position. And so, I let my mind wander to Bella.
I remember the first time I saw her. The first time her sweet, human scent struck me. In a matter of hours, I was smitten. I loved her and I will eternally.
She was special and ever since I figured that I still couldn't reach into her mind when she became a vampire, I knew this was meant to be. Without her, I would still be in darkness, seeing my family happy and in love. She's my light and in so much ways, my protector.
Wait…that's it.
"This might sound crazy," I started, "but what if Bella is Light?"
I could see the frowns forming on their foreheads.
"I don't see how she appeals," Zafrina noted.
"Well, what if it's not just about powers and abilities? Like you said, the titles are metaphors. Bella, you are special. Without you, I don't think I'll be as happy as I was when I'm with you. You're Light. You brought us all together."
They were silent and I understood. But I wanted someone to tell me something. And finally, someone did.
"I think you're right," Alice whispered. "She is our Light."
We turned to Bella and she was gazing back at me. Then I felt her mind open to my awareness.
I'm sorry, Edward, she thought.
"Don't be," I whispered softly. "I will come with you." Then I held her hand, never letting go.
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Sage's POV
And that was it. We were complete.
After Edward said that Bella was the Light, I instantly felt my instincts say yes. I was relieved and we only had to find one more. That was when I saw it.
Protector. There were many savages in what this world used to be. The utmost ones are my kind and there is only one other kind that shields us from our prey. Werewolves.
One of the wolves had volunteered to come and now, we are complete. It wasn't a very long journey towards north, but it felt like we were running out of time.
"We're here," I spoke, seeing what's in front of me.
The North Pole had completely melted, sunlight reaching more of the ice we were standing on. The rays would most likely burn our skins but we needed to dive into the hot water and swim to where my vision is taking us. Suddenly, I felt protection surround me. Benjamin was controlling nature.
And so we went until we reach hard, solid surface underwater. I didn't see anything until a few moments later, something bright glowed. I followed the ancient light and when I reached it, something inside me glowed, too.
Sage, you have done it, it spoke to me. You have led the way.
And now what do I do?
Find it in your heart. I've been buried here for centuries just for this day.
And I did. The six of us, including Edward, gathered around the ball of light and touched it. Once we held it together, I felt ourselves connect.
"Save them," I muttered underwater, water filling my mouth. "Save this Earth."
I could sense the brightness of orb grow bigger and engulf us. I felt the boiling heat of the water already and the rays of the deadly sun. I cleared my mind, thinking of nothing as death engulfs me.