Okay, so in this chapter Bella is going through her change. This chapter will contain both Bella and Edward's POV throughout the change. I hope you guys enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Twilight Saga, Stephanie Meyer does.

A/N: I apologize for any sp/ grammar errors that I do not catch.

Chapter 9: 72 Hours in Hell

EDWARD'S POV

It was impossible to stop. So good; it tasted so good. Her hot, sweet blood awoke the animal in me. I wanted to listen to her moan as I drank every last drop of her human essence. But I resisted, pulled away. I withstood the addiction. It was incredibly hard to resist, but when I looked into her face, her eyes, and she whispered those three important words, I knew that my love for Bella allowed me to resist the flavorful wine that was her blood.

As I came back to my senses, Carlisle injected Bella with the first needle of morphine. Hopefully, my love would be in a little less pain. So far it had been about three minutes since the venom had been injected and we still had several hours to go. I could tell by looking in her eyes that the pain was beginning to start. But, to my shock, Bella only uttered winces, she never cried out or screamed.

Given that it had now only been a few minutes, I was still unsure as to whether she would be alright or not. I decided that being positive was the only solution at this point…or I could always ask Alice. Carlisle straightened slowly and turned to me.

"Alright Edward, I've done all I can for now. All we can do now is wait. Only 72 hours and she'll be fine. Right now, though, you should go hunt."

My eyes widened. "NO! I'm not leaving!"

"You will need your strength to support Bella through this Edward. If you leave now, then you can get back before the major pain starts," Carlisle stated.

Very hesitant, I nodded. I had no other choice. I must be there for when Bella needs me most. Without another word, I dashed out the door and into the forest to hunt.

BELLA'S POV

The pain was dull at first. Just an annoying pinching feeling that started in my hands. I could hear Carlisle telling Edward to go hunt. The morphine was doing little to help me at this point. I was only aware that Edward was gone when Carlisle spoke gently to me. "Edward will be back in about and hour Bella. Can you hold out that long until he gets back?"

A spasm of pain shot up both my arms making me wince slightly. Early in the stages of deciding the details of my change, I had decided that no matter how bad the pain got that I would not cry out. Any amount of pain would be worth and eternity with Edward.

I forced my eyes open and looked directly at Carlisle who was waiting patiently for any kind of sign. Swallowing to moisten my dry throat, I spoke in a whisper. "I'll be fine Carlisle. Promise."

He smiled and responded. "Very well Bella. I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to see to the rest of the family and put some of their nerves at ease."

He quietly left the room, leaving me to become engrossed in pain; Butthead. I sighed and began to drift off into thought. I surfed through past experiences and feelings from before I met Edward.

All of a sudden, pain engulfed my entire body. It happened so fast that I arched involuntarily off the bed and let out a small groan. I still didn't cry out though. This pain was almost unbearable…almost. My body felt as if it had been thrown into a pit of fire, has gasoline thrown on it, and a thousand pins and needles were being injected into my skin. My blood felt like it was literally boiling. Every single spot on my body was covered in pain.

Trying to find a way to escape the pain, I drifted further and further into my memories; my emotions and thoughts. To my surprise it actually helped. If I stayed focused on my mind, my thoughts, then the pain dulled.

I heard the door open and my focus suddenly shattered. As my focus shattered the pain shot through my body again like a million bullets. I cringed and gasped for air as it subsided slightly. I opened my eyes and saw Edward standing there. Apparently, more time had passed than I thought.

EDWARD'S POV

My hunt was very quick as I took as little time as possible. I arrived back home to see my family all stationed in the living room. Their heads turned to me as I walked. Immediately, I asked, "How is she?"

Carlisle smiled. "She is doing wonderfully as of right now. The pain has spread through most of her body, but the affects haven't begun yet. Edward, go to her."

I smiled in appreciation and was up the stairs in a few seconds. With a soft click I opened and shut the door. There was my angel tucked under the golden blankets of my bed. Her eyes were closed and she seemed deep in thought.

Apparently, the sound of the door shutting alerted her to someone entering the room because her eyes fluttered helplessly but did not open. I approached her slowly and knelt beside the bed. Her breathing was labored and I knew she was in intense pain. "Hey," I whispered to let her know I was there.

Her head turned towards me and her eyes opened. "Edward," her voice hoarsely called.

I gently kissed the knuckles on her hand. "I'm here love. How are you doing?"

She smiled and I felt a momentary relief. The smile was weak, but enough to make me smile back. I felt her soft, warm hand grasp mine. "I'm sorry I left baby," I whispered.

Her half-lidded eyes narrowed in a half-hearted glare and her message was clear. I chuckled at her softly. Even in the midst of a painful transformation my Bella managed to be relaxed and funny. Her happy and confident demeanor filled me with pride and love for her.

She opened her mouth to speak but quickly shut them as her face scrunched up in pain. "It burns," she mumbled, "It feels like I've…been thrown into a pit of…fire."

I leaned in and pressed a small kiss to her dry lips. "I know, love, and I'm sorry to say that this is just the beginning."

She nodded, her eyes focused on me again. "I'm so proud of you Bella. I don't know how you are able to withstand this pain and still speak, let alone stay conscious."

"Well I just remember how it felt when I was bit in the dance studio. It's the same feeling only intensified. Plus, I figured out that if I fall into the recesses of my mind, then the pain dulls and I barely feel it. It takes a lot of concentration though, that's why it really hurt when my concentration shattered when you walked in."

I quickly hushed her. "If it is concentration that you need, then stay quiet please, love. It might help if you try to sleep."

She nodded. "You'll be here?"

"Always."

She turned to her side facing me and closed her eyes. I watched like I would on a normal evening as my wife slowly drifted into the world of dreams. I pulled up a chair and sat down to watch her sleep.

BELLA'S POV

As I fell asleep, I drifted. I traveled through my mind remembering things I had forgotten. Past experiences and people I had met in my human life. All of these memories were probably going to disappear with my human traits. It was a sad thought but definitely worth it. And who knows, maybe they wouldn't disappear.

I was unaware of how much time had actually past since the bite, but the pain was still very much intense. I assumed it had been a few hours since Edward had arrived back home and returned to my side. It surely did seem like it had been.

As I was lying there in the bed semi- conscious, my body suddenly tensed. My back arched at least a half a foot off the bed. Pain, not like the pain before, wracked my body. A whimper could not be blocked from my throat. This pain was nothing like I had expected. It was so much worse. I began to take deep breaths but found it very hard to do so. Spasm after spasm shot through my body making me wince and groan in agony. I had no idea it would get any worse.

I lie there and the realization finally came to me. The venom was taking its effect. The pain that I had been feeling was just the venom flowing through my blood stream. Now that the venom had spread to every part of my body it was finally starting to work on shutting down my body, which explains the difficulty breathing. I tried to swallow but my throat was too dry.

I glanced up as the door opened. "Bella?" It was Alice. The right side of the bed dipped signifying Alice sitting beside me. "How are you doing Bells?"

Another spasm ran through me and I groaned. It was almost as if that groan came out as words because all of sudden Alice was yelling for Carlisle and Edward. I was shocked; Edward had left I didn't know. I must have been really unconscious.

"What is the matter Alice?" Carlisle demanded as I heard them rush through the door. Slowly, I forced my eyes open. My vision was blurry and I could barely make out the three figures standing above me.

"It has begun Carlisle. The venom is beginning its task," Alice's voice stated.

"A…Alice?" I managed.

"Bella!" she gasped.

"Bella, dear, how do you feel?" It was Edward.

"Edward?"

"Yes love, I'm here." I felt him kiss my hand softly.

"I can't breathe. It hurts," I cried, hoarsely.

I heard Carlisle sigh. "Bella the venom has starting shutting down your body. In but a few moments you should lose complete consciousness and the final transformation will begin. But, there is a negative fault. You will still be able to feel all the pain. However, you will not awaken until the transformation is complete."

"How…how long has it been?" I gasped.

I heard Edward speak. "It has already been a day and a half. Only a day and a half to go now my love."

I could hear the underlying worry in his voice. Sadly, I was unable to respond because I felt my consciousness slip and then just darkness. I could no longer hear anything nor see anything, only feel everything.

EDWARD'S POV

As Bella drifted into her unconscious state I knew this was going to be the most nerve wracking part of the transformation. Bella would be unresponsive and 'dying' in the next day and a half. This part of the transformation is what decided if Bella awoke or not; if she would be a vampire.

Alice tried desperately to reassure me, and it helped…a bit. It still didn't completely satiate my worry. Something could still go wrong. The only thing I could do for now is wait.

FAST FORWARD- 1 DAY AND A HALF LATER

BELLA'S POV

Something was different. I couldn't put my hand on it, but something was not right. My body felt light again. I gasped. There was no more pain! That means…I shot up out of the bed. Too fast. My legs that had been immobile for three days jiggled and then gave out making me fall back onto the bed.

I rested my face in my hands. Just being curious, I trailed my hand down to where my heart should beat; nothing. A smile, a big smile, spread across my face. It worked, the transformation had worked! I was a vampire now!

Apprehensively, I opened my eyes for the first time. As they came into focus, I gasped. Everything seemed so much clearer. I could make out the fine details in everything my eyes came in contact with.

I took in a deep breath and gasped again. There were so many different smells that I had no idea existed. I could smell things I could not yet name. Then I focused my ears. I smiled as I heard the family conversing downstairs. They were discussing my awakening and the Volturri.

Everything was just so amazing and overwhelming. Was being a vampire always like this? I stood up and walked into the bathroom, excited and nervous about my appearance. The woman that greeted me in the mirror would have made me faint had I still been human. My brown hair had at least doubled in length. It now reached my waist. It was full and lush, too. My face was flawless. My eyes were a dark honey at the moment. My lips were full and pouty. I continued to examine my body and my eyes finally reached their limit. They seemed to literally pop out of my head. What were they focusing on exactly? My boobs! I brought my hands up and cupped each breast in a hand. My God! They had grown at least two sizes. Holy shit!

I turned to the side and my hands went to my ass. I had an ass now, too! Then I turned worried. Was I supposed to change this much? I still felt like the same Bella, and I looked relatively like the old Bella just improved I guess. Still I was concerned.

Another thought came to me at that point. I searched my mind and was relieved to find that I still remembered everything from my past life. My hands circled each other and I gasped. My hands! They were…warm? How can that be?

My confusion was brought short when I heard, "Bella where are you?"

EDWARD'S POV

My family and I were discussing what would be done when Bella awoke. We had been so anxious about the Volturri arriving that we forgot one thing. Although Bella and I had graduated two weeks before the wedding, some of her friends still resided in Forks. What if they saw her? What would we tell them? We had discussed these questions and come up with the idea that Alice had convinced Bella to get a makeover and that would be what we tell them.

Now I was heading upstairs with the rest of the family to check on Bella. At any moment she could wake up. I pushed open the door slowly and froze. Where Bella should have been was an empty space. The bed was empty. I dashed the rest of the way into the room. Her scent was everywhere so it was hard to decipher where she had gone.

My entire family had a worried look on their faces. "Bella where are you?" I called. I heard it then.

"I'm in the bathroom."

We walked to the door. I reached out to open the door but her voice stopped me. "Don't come in yet!"

"Bella is everything all right?" Esme asked.

"I…I think so. I mean I feel fine, but I think something went wrong!" she answered.

My eyes shot open with worry. Wrong? Carlisle stepped in. "What do you mean by 'wrong' Bella?

"I don't look the same!"

"You shouldn't look the same Bella," he informed.

"But my hair is down to my waist, my breasts grew twice in size, and I have an ass!" her voice screamed.

Emmett began to laugh. "Emmett it's not funny," Bella yelled. "There's one more thing that I know isn't right."

"What is that?" Carlisle asked.

Her voice turned to a whisper. "I'm warm."

We all gasped. She was warm? How? The door slowly opened then and Bella stepped out. My eye widened as did everyone else's. She really was different, but yet the same.

"Edward what happened?"

Carlisle stepped forward and grasped Bella's hand. "You really are warm. It's as if the venom only took away your body functions and not the affects of those functions, aka: your body warmth."

Alice ran forward and embraced Bella. "I'm so glad you're alright! That's all that really matters."

Bella giggled, a sound that I had missed terribly. Everyone took their turn embracing Bella; Emmett having fun with his hug. Then I stepped forward and pulled her to me. She was warm. One of the very human things I was going to miss most about her. Now she was a vampire and still warm. I tilted her head back to look into her eyes which were a honey gold.

I kissed her then, unable to resist. She kissed back with equal fever. We broke apart after a moment and I noticed that she was blushing. "You're blushing?"

"I am?" she gasped.

Carlisle laughed. "Well I wasn't expecting this, none of us were, but Bella, you seem to have kept most of your human traits as well as inherited the vampire characteristics. I am curious to know what your preference will be when we hunt. Which brings me to my next important question: Do you feel thirsty at all?"

Bella stepped forward. "A little. It is just that feeling like you have a dry throat and haven't had anything to drink in a while. But, it's not bad."

Carlisle nodded. "The thirst will grow when you step outside for the first time as a vampire. This means we should probably take you hunting now."

"O…okay."

"Don't worry, love. We won't let anything happen. I promise," Edward soothed.

Bella sighed, "Well what are we waiting for?"

Jasper chuckled, "This is going to be fun."

Yeah! I finished the change. I know that Bella's physical appearance seemed to change a lot, but I wanted to do something a little different, and Bella was never normal. Did you guys actually expect her to be a normal vampire? Pfft. Well, I hope you guys liked it and the next chapter will be posted soon. Bella's first hunt as a vampire.

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