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Nathen was wide away with his arms wrapped firmly around Bella's waist holding her protectively in his arms, Bella smiled as she snuggled in to Nathen's body... since he was a Phoenix he was able to control his body heat from warm... hot and fiery blast furnace... and the last thing he wanted to do was incinerate her.
The warmth of Nathen's body made Bella snuggle deeper into him... her breathing slow and gentle as Nathen's hands brushed through her hair, his fingertips brushing against her cheek.
The day past slowly for both Nathen and Bella... Nathen was on guard now the Cullen's were back in Forks... he wasn't worried about himself... vampires never bugged him but his main trouble was Bella... She wanted to see Alice and the others which he agreed too but still didn't like the idea, they drove along the road heading towards the house and was greeted by the Cullen's waiting outside with a welcoming smile.
"Damn you Alice" Bella groaned out causing Nathen to smirk.
Nathen and Bella stopped directly as they pulled into the drive... they scanned the family and surprisingly to them both... Edward was not amongst them.
Bella exited to vehicle followed closely by Nathen as they made their way towards the family, it had not taken long cause soon the Pixie like vampire Alice had engulfed the human into a tight hug "Oh i missed you Bella" Alice sung to her with her arms wrapped around Bella tight.
Bella smiled and hugged her back "I missed you too Alice" Bella replied with a sad smile.
Esme was the Next who engulfed Bella into a tight hug followed closely by the others who 1 by 1 engulfed the human into a hard hug... Nathen waited by the truck silently as he watched them all... they were her family, they needed time together... He turned away and began to walk away into the woods silently side stepping any twigs as not to draw attention.
"Where do you think your going?" an unfamiliar voice sounded in his ears.
He turned towards the owner of the voice and smiled coming face to face with the mother of the group 'Esme'
"Uh... I don't have an answer" Nathen replied causing her to giggle.
"Nathen!" Bella called out loud and he sighed 'Busted' he grumbled as he made his way back to the residence of the Cullen's.
Bella stood next to Alice with her arms crossed watching Nathen with an unreadable expression "Where were you going?" she walked into his space causing him to gulp, he had learned not to piss the human off "I was going to give you and the Cullen's some space to catch up" she smirked and punched his shoulder gently causing him to whine "Your killing me" He cried dramatically and started to poke her ribs gently causing her to shriek in laughter.
Everyone watched with interest how the 2 acted around each over and they smiled, they never saw Bella like this before... even with Edward.
Alice's vision hit her hard like a missile from a tank... or a toilet from falling through the planets atmosphere and hitting somebody on the head... Edward and Victoria were together and now they were building an army for one reason... War.
Bella and Nathen sat in the main room listening to everyone explain how Edward went off the deep end after he left and now she had turned him away had made him worse than ever... he was back to his old blood thirsty self and his main target was Bella as was Victoria.
Bella had reassured the Cullen's she forgave them for leaving her at the request of Edward... but Her hatred for Edward had escalated when they told he threatened to take them all out... she was worried about Nathen even though he was a Phoenix, she still worried about him.
She had a question though... Like Edward had stopped her from becoming a vampire earlier... she loved Nathen and wanted to be with him, she needed to ask.
"Nathen" she asked as they pulled out of the driveway slowly.
"Yes Bella" he replied looking at thee road ahead.
"Can i be a Phoenix?" she asked and his head turned to her fast almost giving him whiplash.
"Why do you ask?" he replied to her question with his own.
"Because i want to spend my life with you" she replied with a smile and Nathen felt like he could explode in happiness.
"Really?" he grinned at her and she nodded "As long as you want me too" she looked down nervously I want you forever" he pulled over and drew her into a deep kiss... she moaned wrapping her arms around his shoulders as his arms snaked around her waist, his tongue slid along her lower lip wanting access which she gladly gave to him, as his tongue slid inside her mouth, her tongue met his and they danced against each over, Nathen's hands slid along her spine causing her to shiver and moan into his mouth..
Both locked in their own world and soon Nathen pulled back causing her to whimper but giggled when she saw him... he was glowing... literally.
"Are you sure you want that... eternity with me?" he asked her and she nodded happily "always and eternally yours" she replied playing with his hair gently.
"Ok... then i want to tell you how it works" he put the truck back into drive and continued down the road.
"Ok... shoot" he listened eagerly.
his cheeks went red suddenly "To become a Phoenix all we need too do is a simple... uh ceremony"
"What Ceremony?" she asked curiously.
"Uh -mumbles-" he replies looking out the window.
"What?" she grins liking the fact he was acting like kid with his hand in the cookie jar.
"Wedding" he said louder and her mouth dropped open in shock, the cookie jar just got bigger.
You asking me to marry you?" she asked and Nathen spluttered.
"Not now... Whenever your ready to become a Phoenix" he replied.
"And if I'm ready now" she grins.
"Well we can get married in secret on the cloud of the Golden Phoenix" he says shrugging... "then get married in public... when we're ready" he finishes feeling like he's a colour of a tomato.
"Then what happens?" she couldn't help but mess with him, but she was also curious.
"Then when we... consummate..." she giggles "The power of the Phoenix gods will flow through me and into you... no pain but you will feel slightly warm"
"When we're Ready" she agrees taking mercy on him as he is beat red.
He had a funny feeling this was going to get very interesting in a few day.
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