A/N Ok, I know some of you are mad about the long wait. But I have an explanation!! Ok, I'm going to lay out my entire schedule for you since the last time I updated.

Wednesday: Birthday, got my laptop and was setting it up all day

Thursday: Birthday party, was getting ready till four when it started

Friday: Party ended at 11 p.m., not the perfect time for me to write.

Saturday: Party at cousin's house

Sunday: Day before school, freaking out.

Monday: School started

Tuesday: School, way too tired

Wednesday: Home, had swimmers ear and could barely think. Tired too, woke up at 3 a.m.

Today: FINALLY!! Still at home with swimmers ear, but can think better now. And I have the next four days off so expect one chapter today and one on maybe sunday.

That's all for now!! Enjoy chapter 16!!! Oh and F.Y.I, the fight (two chapters) is going to be written in third person, it'll make it more interesting.

Chapter 16: Preparations

After our family meeting, Edward took me back home. We were in our room, I was snuggled into his chest, we were sitting on the couch in the middle of the room. We didn't talk, only listened to the sounds of each other breathing. Tons of worries flooded through me, mostly worries for Edward, and I was thankful Jasper wasn't there. Was Edward going to be alright against Jacob? Jacob was a tough fighter, I knew only one would live, but which one would it be? I couldn't live without Edward, that I was positive of. I was scared, scared to death that I might loose him.

"Bella," Edward's velvety voice snapped me out of my daze. I turned and looked at him questioningly. "Are you alright, you seem tense?" he asked me, obviously concerned. But that was Edward for you, overprotective and always worrying.

I sighed, no I wasn't alright. That love of my life was going to fight my ex-best friend. I had chosen Edward, and ever since then, Jacob hadn't been the same. Jacob was going to fight hard, that was promised, and Edward would have to take it. I decided I would answer honestly. "Honestly Edward, no."

"What is wrong, love?" I gulped. Did I really want to tell him? I should of thought of that before I told him something was wrong.

"I'm scared, Edward. I know it sounds silly, but I'm scared. Scared for you and your family. I mean, I've seen what they can do, and it isn't good. If anyone in your family gets hurt, it will be all my fault!!" I started sobbing tearlessly, and Edward brought me into his chest. "Shh," he soothed, "It will be alright."

It took me a while, but I brought myself back together. Edward lifted my chin so my gaze was fixed on his irresistible topaz eyes. "Bella," he said in a serious, but loving tone. "You have no reason to worry. We vampires are indestructible, we'll be alright. Yes, the werewolves fight hard, but we'll be ok."

"How do you know that Edward? The pack is strong, a few of them together can take down one of you easily." I asked, in a very worried tone.

"We will all be alright Bella, we'll be ok. I promise you."

"How will I know you will keep that promise?"

He brought my left hand to his mouth and kissed my ring. "Because you have this," he whispered, "isn't that enough of a promise?"

A ring from Edward was more than a promise, it was a sign. A sign that showed I was his forever. A sign that showed he truly loved me more than anything. A sign that showed he was never leaving me again. A sign that showed he would stay with me for all of eternity.

My lips curved into a smile. "More than enough." his lips went into his lopsided grin, and then crashed into mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck to deepen the kiss, my hands tangled his copper hair. His right arm was secured around my waist, pressing me into to him, while his other hand rested on my cheek. He laid me down on the black couch and laid himself on top of me. Our lips caressed each other as he kissed me, it was pure bliss. Even with a fight coming, I was absolutely lost in his touch. The whole world around us dissolved, and it was just me and him. That's all that mattered.

I don't know how long I stayed there, melted into his arms, but then his cell phone rang. He groaned and I laughed lightly. He was just so cute! Reluctantly, he let go of me and pulled out his silver phone. "Hello?"

He continued to talk to what I assumed to be Carlisle, considering that all Edward did was 'mhmm'. I looked around the room and noticed my red spaghetti strap shirt was half way across the room. If I was a human I would have been blushing. I got up off the couch and picked it up. Edward shut the phone as I was pulling it on, and when the shirt was over my head, Edward's arms were around my waist. I turned and kissed his cheek, he grinned.

We stood there for what could have been hours, but was only the slowest of moments, before Edward interrupted the silence. "That was Carlisle," he explained, "Sam came to our house and said we need to discuss this war with the pack tonight. We're meeting at the borderline in the woods at midnight." I nodded and looked out the window. Twilight. I stared back at Edward and he stared straight back to me. I kissed him softly and when I pulled back he said, "We should get going." I sighed, but nodded anyway.

I decided to change into something more comfortable to fight in, and this was one of my favorite shirts. I didn't want to ruin it any worse than it already was. I quickly changed into a sky blue v-neck shirt and black pants that were very comfy. Edward was already waiting as I got in the car. He kissed my cheek, entwined our hands, and started the engine. Then, we drove off into the next danger that fate has given us.