AN: This is going to be a bit of a shock to some of you, but this is my last chapter. I'm really really sorry, but I've been having a hard time with this story. BUT, if you people really want me to, I'll try to write a sequel to this story. BUT, I'm going to need AT LEAST seven people asking for a sequel for me to do a sequel. If that doesn't happen, well, that's the way the ball bounces. BPOV

After school Edward dropped me off at my house with the promise that he would be back in an hour.

I dug my key out of my purse and walked into my empty house with the events of that day running through my head.

I couldn't believe how they could handle it. The smell of blood was so overwhelming, I almost attacked someone. The only thing I could be thankful for was Edward happened to be there with me.

I stood up and walked up the stairs to my room while thinking to myself I can't handle this. I opened the door to my room and started digging through my desk for paper and a pen.

I found what I was looking for and started scribbling a note to Edward. I'm going to have to learn to endure blood myself I thought as I wrote. I can have Edward leaning over me all the time. I'm going to have to do this on my own.

And the only way I could do that, I had realized, was to leave. I folded the note and jumped out my window, landing gracefully on the grass, and then tripping as I ran to the front door.

Please forgive me I thought as I dropped the note on my doormat, and then started running.

EPOV

I'm sorry. Immunity to human blood isn't something you can help me achieve. This is something I'm going to need to build myself. I'm leaving so I can learn to ignore the scent of human blood. I'll be back soon. I promise. Don't come after me. You won't find me, because I'll be trying to find myself in the world of vampires, and I don't know where that will take me. I'll return, but not until I am ready. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I love you.

I could not believe what I was reading. Bella was gone, gone to build immunity to human blood. I could not believe it.

On her own in the world of vampires, she wouldn't last a week with the Volturi. They'd find her, and kill her.

I stood up and walked back to my car, where Alice was waiting. I opened the door and slid into my seat without saying a word.

"She's gone" I said quietly to Alice. I still could not believe what I had read.

"She'll come back" Alice said almost immediately.

I looked up at Alice, almost angry at her optimism. "It's a big world. Not everyone can survive. Especially with the Volturi running it."

Alice returned my cold gaze. "Not everyone can survive, but Bella will."

I started thinking maybe Alice had seen something, but if she had she would've told me. I tried to get into her mind, but, nothing.

"We should go back home to tell Esme and Carlisle" Alice suggested, and I nodded.

Maybe Bella would survive, and maybe she would return.

AN: I'm going to quote Bella on this: please forgive me!!!! If you liked it and you want a sequel, you're going to have to do your part and tell me what you thought, and then if you want a sequel. Seven people asking for a sequel, it won't be difficult for you guys! Thank you for reading!

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