Hello readers! The story is indeed going to continue! So, hopefully we can get time to write the story more over the weekend.

This chapter is my favorite so far, I'm not to sure why... but I think it has to do with the ending. Please enjoy!

Disclaimer: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and all of the characters, belong to Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 4 – Blackout Ceremony

"Bella, you don't have to do this. I really don't want you to be riding that bike without someone with you. I also don't like how Jacob just leaves it for you expecting you to come to him," Edward said as he shifted the Volvo into park at the border, between Vampire and Werewolf territory. "Maybe it would be easier for you to call him. You haven't been to Sam's house enough times to know exactly where he lives. Are you sure you want to do this?" He looked at Bella and smiled the smile that made her dizzy, trying to persuade her to stay.

"Edward I'll be fine I promise. I really want to do this," Bella said confidently. "I've driven the bike by myself before. And it's not so hard to find Sam's house, I just have to pass Billy's house, go down the coast pass the cliff I jumped off-," Bella paused at the sudden change in Edward's expression, "…I'll be back soon," she said as she got out of the car.

"Not soon enough," Edward mumbled as she closed the door. Bella could feel him watching her as she walked across the street to the motorcycle Jacob fixed for her. After putting on her jacket and helmet, given to her by Edward, Bella jumped on the bike and blew a kiss back at him before zooming off up the road. She followed the winding roads past the small store near Quil's house and the beach.

"Hmm... now where was that turn?" Bella asked herself as she shifted the motorcycle into a lower speed. She tried to imagine the drive through but came up blank; there was a smell of food in the air and Bella's stomach began to growl. "That smells good…" Bella said slowing down even more on the side of the road. "It almost reminds me of… Emily's cooking..." Curious, Bella followed the smell and soon enough she was at the front of Sam's house. Bella got off the bike and went to go knock on the door; but before she could do so, Emily was opening the door.

"I thought I heard something outside... What brings you here Bella?" Emily asked. "Please come in."

"Who's at the door?" Sam asked from the kitchen.

"Eww, what's that smell?" Paul asked. "Who let the vampire in?"

"Calm down, Paul," Sam said as he realized who it was.

"Someone open the window!" Embry said whining.

As Bella looked around the small room she saw three huge boys sitting at the table; Paul, Embry, and Quil. The three of them were only wearing faded cut off jeans and nothing else. Emily walked over to the oven, checking on her muffins. Sam was leaning against the sink wearing the same faded jeans but with a thin white t-shirt. Bella smiled at herself knowing that nothing has changed much, besides the differences in hair lengths.

"Bella, you have to warn us next time. It's been a long time since we have been near vampires, we could have killed you," Sam said.

"Oh, sorry guys..." Bella said slightly embarrassed.

"What brings you here?" Quil asked smiling at her. "It's been a long time."

Bella nodded in agreement, "I wanted to ask you guys something..." she began.

The sound of a motorcycle outside made everyone look at the door. "That should be Jacob," said Sam.

"Jacob is here?!" Bella asked, all confidence that she had disappearing. "I... I.. I think I need to go," Bella said in a hurry. "Nice seeing you guys again…" she went towards the doorway but was blocked.

"Bella, stay here for a while. Jacob would like to see you," Quil said standing in the door frame, taking up most of it. "Unlike last time, you might be able to actually talk."

"You heard about the mall?" Bella asked slightly ashamed.

"Bella, we know everything about each other," Embry said while tapping his finger on his head. Quil took his seat back at the table.

"How does he feel now?" Bella asked Quil in a whisper.

"Bella, we can only read each other's thoughts when we are in wolf form," Quil whispered back. The door was swung open with a thud. "But it doesn't sound like he's too thrilled." Bella held her breath.

Jacob strode over to the kitchen, slamming the front door shut. He stood in the door frame, staring at Bella. "What do you want?"

Bella looked back into his angry eyes and tried to keep her voice even, "I wanted… to apologize." This wasn't what she really came for, but she did feel bad about what had happened the day before, between the Cullen's and Jacob.

"The stupid bloodsucker should've seen that I was there. Doesn't she see into the future?" Jacob said as he took a muffin from Emily and ate it with two bites.

"Jacob, can't you just be happy that she is even here?" Quil asked looking at him.

"No," Jacob replied flatly. "I can't be happy. Not anymore."

"Jacob..." Bella said exasperated. "Why do you have to be like that?"

Jacob looked away coldly. "You know why."

"Ugh!" Bella said, "Jacob can we talk? Alone?"

"Why? What else do you have to say to me? Your leech made everything perfectly clear."

"If that's how you're going to be, then I'm just going to leave... and none of you will be invited to my wedding!" Bella raised her voice.

"What?" Embry asked looking at her puzzled.

"You're inviting us to your wedding?" Sam asked confused.

"Yes," Bella said. "That was what I wanted to ask you all; but it looks like you guys aren't interested..." she continued, looking at her feet. "So I'll just be on my way..." Bella walked towards the doorway where Jacob was, trying not to meet anyone's eyes.

"Bella, shut up." Jacob said. "Let's go talk."

Bella looked up at Jacob, a small frown on her face. "Lead the way," she said with a small hand gesture.

Jacob walked her to the door opening it for her. Once outside he led her to the bikes. He turned around abruptly and pulled her into a tight hug. "Bella, I'm so sorry!"

Bella froze shocked, "...Jacob? What's come over you?" She felt him tighten the hug and she hugged him back.

Jacob squeezed her tighter, "Bella I am so sorry for everything."

"Jacob.. can't breathe..." she said against his chest.

Jacob let her go and smiled at her. "Bella, I was an idiot. I shouldn't have gotten mad. It was just those bloo...vampi...Cullens."

"You aren't an idiot; you just worry about me, even though youshouldn't..." Bella said.

"Sure, sure. Whatever you say," Jacob said, taking her hand in his.

Bella looked at their hands, and back up at Jacob. She didn't want to hurt his feelings so she just bit her lip.

Jacob read her face and frowned. "Okay," He let go of her hand. "I understand."

"Thank you Jacob," Bella began. "For being an amazing friend; it really means a lot to me knowing that you're always around." She gave him another quick hug and smiled.

"Sure, sure. I wouldn't be anything else. So do you really want to invite the whole pack?" Jacob asked smiling.

Bella's face lit up. "Yes! Do you think they would come?"

"I don't know Bella," Jacob said frowning. "It was one thing for us to work together to kill the other bloodsuckers. But, to sit there watching a friend be wed off to one of them, that's a different story."

"I was afraid you'd say something like that," Bella said, her excitement toning down a bit.

"I'm sorry Bella. It's just...I...we love you too much to see you throw your life away," Jacob said; he saw the look in her eyes at the last four words. "Even if you don't think you are."

Bella nodded slowly to show that she understood. "Well, can I at least invite them properly?"

"Of course," Jacob said as he walked with her back into the kitchen. All eyes were on them as they entered.

"Told ya," Embry whispered to Paul and Quil, holding out his hand. They both placed a twenty dollar bill in it. "They can't stay mad at each other."

"You guys are idiots for thinking we could," Jacob said, taking a seat at the table. Jacob high-fived Embry and looked at Bella apologetically.

Bella laughed to herself. "Well, on that note," Bella began. "I can see that you guys have known about the wedding for quite a while now." She tapped her head just like Embry had done earlier. "And so, I wanted to ask you all... would you guys like to come?"

"Uh, are you sure you want to invite a bunch of werewolves to a vampire wedding?" Paul asked flatly.

"I trust you guys enough to not eat my soon-to-be family," Bella said is response.

Quil opened his mouth to respond, but Sam spoke before he could, "Bella, we will have to think about this; really think about this. As Jacob has probably told you, we aren't on the same side anymore. It's a little different. As soon as we come to an agreement we will call you, okay?"

Bella turned towards Sam, "Okay, that's perfectly fine. Thanks for considering." Bella's stomach began to growl again and she blushed when everyone began to laugh.

"Here, eat something," Emily said gesturing to the huge table full of food; but just then Bella's phone rang.

"Excuse me please," Bella said. She took the phone out of her pocket and answered, "Hello?"

"Is everything okay? Alice is going crazy not knowing what is going on with you." Edward replied in a soothing voice

"Everything's fine. Tell her not to worry, I'm just with a pack of werewolves," Bella joked.

"Exactly my point Bella," Edward replied seriously. "Did you invite them?"

"Yes I did."

"Then come to the border. I'm here already."

Bella's stomach grumbled once more. "Can I eat something first Edward? Emily's food smells so good."

"Here, take something with you," Emily said already packing her something.

Bella sighed in defeat, "I'm coming."

"Tell her I say thank you. See you soon." Edward said before he hung up.

"Edward says thank you, Emily, for my food," Bella said. "And I thank you too." she added with a smile.

"I'll take you to the border line, Bells." Jacob said getting up.

"You're welcome Bella, please stop by any time you'd like," Emily said seeing the two off.

Jacob walked outside to his bike. He held out Bella's jacket and helmet. "Hop on."

Bella put the helmet and jacket on once again and got on the bike behind Jacob, holding him close so she wouldn't fall off. As he drove to the borderline Bella began to realize just how long she had been gone; it was nearly sundown, and a lot of people were coming home from work. Bella looked ahead and saw headlights in the distance. Jacob drove to the border, and stopped the bike to allow Bella to get off, but he stayed on.

"Don't be a stranger anymore," Jacob said smiling through his helmet.

Bella nodded. She tried to hand him the helmet and jacket, but in one quick motion, he put the bike on its kickstand and pulled her into a tight hug. "Bye Bells," He said smiling, holding on to her a little longer. Just then Bella heard a low growl, but she wasn't sure if it was the car, or Edward. She walked towards the shiny silver Volvo feeling two pairs of eyes on her. She turned around to wave goodbye to Jacob before she opened the door to the passenger's side.

"Hi," Edward said as Bella slid into the seat. She watched Jacob drive away as she put her seatbelt on.

"Hi Edward," Bella said.

Edward sped away rolling his window down. "Stupid werewolf." He saw Bella glare at him and smiled. "You smell horrible, but how was the pack? I see you and the mutt...I mean Jacob, are friends again."

"Yes, we forgave each other," Bella agreed with him.

"That's good. Did they agree to come?" Edward asked looking at her in the corner of his eye.

"They said they'd think about coming to the wedding," Bella said.

"Oh," Edward said dryly. He pulled into the Cullen's driveway and was at Bella's door before she could blink.

Bella opened her door and looked at Edward curiously, "Is everything alri-" but she was cut off by the sudden force of Edward's lips crashing on to hers.

Edward pulled Bella close to his cold hard chest. "Everything is perfect."

Bella was breathing irregularly, "Yeah," she agreed. "Perfect."

Edward just laughed as he took her into his arms and carried her into the house. He sat down on the couch and placed her upon his lap.

Alice came running down the stairs at the sound of them entering, "Hey Bella!"

"Hey Alice," Bella said with a smile.

Alice froze halfway down the stairs, her eyes going into a haze.

"Alice? What is it?" Edward asked slightly pulling Bella closer to him.

Alice frowned at both Edward and Bella. "We have a problem with the wedding..." she paused. "Dang it! How am I supposed to see how the wedding goes now?" Alice said angrily. Just then, the phone rang.

That was chapter four! Please read and review, we'll update as soon as we get... well, more than 10 reviews hopefully.

By the way, in case you haven't noticed, the chapter titles are named after two things from each chapter.. anyone who figures out the chapter title references gets cookies. Haha.