.A/N: Wow Guys! I got some of the most amazing reviews ever. I really wasn't at all sure of last chappy, but you guys gave me a boast of confidence that I certainly needed. Thank you so much, I'm really touched.

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Recap:

I was lost in my thoughts for hours and my tears never stopped falling. Edward never left my side either. He just held me quietly because he knew I needed it. And I did. His arms made me feel safe. I felt calm, safe, protected. Even from my mom.

Taboo

It never hurt to know what's true

But what did hurt was knowing that you

Sacrificed your life and everything you do

To protect only two

Me and you

Damien's POV

"Don't worry. Go. I'll stay," I pushed. Edward was being over protective again. He really needed to hunt. His eyes were pitch black by now and he didn't want to leave Bella's side. She was asleep now and she wouldn't notice, and even if she did, she would understand his vampire cravings can overpower him if he doesn't satisfy them.

I saw Edward stare at her face and debate. I groaned, "You can't actually consider staying. You'll have to go eventually. Or do you want her to be in danger of hugging you while you're very thirsty." I glared at him knowingly.

He sighed and met my gaze. Will you take care of her for me?

I rolled my eyes. No, I'll take advantage of your absence and feast on her blood.

His eyes started to widen and I groaned mentally. I was kidding. He relaxed. Really, you need to learn to lighten up. I wouldn't tell you if I was going to feast on her now, would I? He sighed again, not that I would. I added quickly. He was already panicky enough about leaving for a few hours…

A few hours??!! I won't take more than ONE hour.

"Okay, fine! Sheesh. Someone's nervous," I said, covering my ears from the loudness of his thoughts in my head.

Sorry, he mumbled mentally. Promise to call me if something happens.

"Edward Masen. We are in Alaska. The worst that could happen is that the heater would break down and she'd get a cold," I said, exasperated.

"Well if that happens call me. I'll install a new one. I don't want her to get sick." What drove me insane was that his tone was serious.

"Edward! She's human. She's bound to get sick. If not today then tomorrow. And that's good, you know, building a better immunity system too. God. How did she put up with you all these months. You're irritating."

"That's what brothers usually think of one another."

"No, this is more. If you keep that up, I'm firing you as my brother." I chuckled and shook my head.

He laughed. Finally! "I doubt that. I'll see you in an hour." he stressed. and was gone.

I sighed and stood up. He was insane but I guessed insanity was one of the reasons why Bella loved him so much. I know that his insanity drives me into insanity. That wasn't normal. I mean, sure he should worry about her. But not to the extent of being afraid of a stupid cold. A cold. I almost thought of finding a way to have Bella catch a cold just so I could let him see that it's nothing at all.

I searched in her bags and the small fridge for food so she could eat when she woke up, as I thought about Edward's overreaction to everything. I found some grapes and juice. Well, that will have to do till Edward comes back. I could go buy her something when he's back. I checked the wheels of her chair, that was my routine every week. To make sure it's good enough for her clumsiness, because believe it or not. Bella was more clumsy with her chair then without it. I was lost in concentration on the chair when I heard Bella's soft whisper that made me freeze in place.

"What, Rosalinda?" That soft murmur stopped my world. I felt the wheel slip from my fingers and I felt the room turning till Bella's bed was in front of me. Some part of my mind registered that my feet were what turned, not the room.

I stared at her without even breathing. Could she really be with my Linda again?

"Damien…" She whispered. And that was it for my shock and my rational thinking. I was in a second beside Bella and had her hand immediately in mine.

***********

"Would you please calm down and tell me what's going on?" I heard Bella's voice echo through the nearly dark forest. I turned to the source of the voice and found them. Found her.

Bella was sitting crossed legged on the leafy ground, her eyes following my pacing angel. My angel's long, blonde, wavy hair was tide up in a silver bun, leaving her long neck bare and showing her off-the-shoulder dress. It was pink and knee length with a thin white ribbon at the waist. Lovely.

"I'm debating Bella. It's not easy being in my shoes." Which by the way were lovely pink flats. She paced back and forth with a slight frown on her beautiful face.

"Linda!" I beamed. She turned and her dress flowed with her. Once her eyes met mine her frown disappeared and a smile broke through her face.
"Damien!" she squealed and in a second she was in my arms. I laughed and wrapped my arms around her tiny waist, lifted her up and twirled with her.

"I missed you so much, lovely love!" I murmured in her neck as I set her down on her feet. She kept her arms around my neck tightly and I could feel her smile widen. I pressed my lips against my lovely wife's neck.

"I missed you calling me that!" She sighed as she pulled awa,y giving me a chaste kiss on the lips. I grinned wider feeling myself going incoherent.

"Lovely love," I murmured again for her. Her eyes brightened and her grin became toothy.

"Hey there, love birds. I'm still here!" Bella said rolling her eyes.

We laughed as we intertwined our fingers together. She wrapped her free hand around my arm as we went back to Bella.

"Seeing you too makes me miss Edward. Can't he join the party?" Bella whined mockingly.

I laughed, "he'd love to but he's currently hunting."

"Darn!" She acted disappointed.

I sat down and pulled Linda on my lap. "So what's the reason behind this lovely visit?" I mumbled as I kissed her temple.

She sighed, "well, I'm still debating. Not positive yet if I should fulfill what I came here for or not. I'm calculating the consequences." She rested her head against my shoulder.

I felt my eyebrows pull together and I played with her hair as I said, "All right. Any decision made up?"

"No," She sighed. "It's not effortless."

I lifted her chin up with my finger, making her meet my gaze. "I don't like seeing you troubled," I whispered honestly. I liked that one of our old habits was returning on its own. We used to be completely honest with each other. What's on our minds is on our tongues, we never edited. I missed that.

Her eyes looked torn a little and she bit her lips, "I'm sorry. But…all right look, I'll try to explain the situation to you as much as I can so you can help with the decision. But you're going to have to bear with me, it's not easy to explain without giving too much away," she pleaded.

I nodded slowly as Bella agreed.

Linda took a moment to rearrange her thoughts and then took a deep breath before she started, "Do you remember the…people who kidnapped you?"

"I do."

"Well, they are still looking for you but this time they're looking for Edward too."

"What?" Bella gasped. I kept silent waiting for her to continue.

"When they kidnapped you, their purpose was to keep you and Edward away from each other." She stood up and paced again. She usually did that when she was in deep thought.

"They knew the prophecy and they knew that you two together would become very strong. So they wanted to stop the rest of the prophecy from coming true. They did not kill you because they were hoping that maybe they could one day influence you to be on their side and that way you would be able to influence your…Edward." I did not understand why she added his name hastily before continuing, but I did not interrupt. "That way they would have your power in their hands."

"Which is what?" I asked suddenly, "What makes us so special together? What combined power could make us that desirable?" I couldn't imagine something that was that powerful.

Her face turned apologetic as she continued, "that's my debate. On whether or not to tell you what it is. You see, I'm still in their…clan"

I gasped, "What?!"

"Please don't make assumptions. I'm only with them to protect you," she whispered pleadingly.

"What do you mean?"

"They think my loyalties are to them. But they're not. Every time they came close to finding you, I would find a way to lead them the wrong way. When I found out about the riddle I knew that you had to figure it out because with it you'd be able to defeat them. The problem is I couldn't tell you the answer."

"Why couldn't you?" Bella asked confused.

She struggled again for a few moments before she tried again to explain, "They are very strong and not so easily fooled. They have a vampire that's very gifted. She's something like a taboo. When she registers the words she desires in her mind and somebody speaks them, she knows exactly where they are. That's why I couldn't tell you that Edward was your…" She trailed off.

"They have a taboo on that word?" I asked in shock.

She struggled again, "not on all people since it's commonly used. Just on me and some others we know. In case I ever decided to tell you."

My poor Rose. She went through a lot for me. I felt touched but I also felt protective. I didn't want her to stay with them anymore.

"Is that why you can't tell us what their combined power is? Does it have a taboo too?" Bella inquired.

She sighed, "yes. Yes it has. If I tell you now, then they'll find out where you are and they'll hunt you down in less than a day. And if I don't, then we'll stay like that forever. They'll keep searching and you'll keep hiding. See my dilemma?" She dropped on the ground and wrapped her arms around her legs as she stared at me.

I stared back blankly. It was too much to take in. I finally knew why they were after me and why they didn't kill me. But who were they to do all that? I did not ask because I was sure that she wasn't allowed to tell. But as I stared at Rosalinda, so near but still so far, I wondered, did I really want this? Did I want to keep hiding? Did I want her away from me? Did I want to spend the rest of my eternity holding her through Bella's dreams and imagining her in my own?

No! That was not what I wanted and that was not what she wanted. And I know I promised her that I would fulfill whatever she wished even if it caused me my own life. She wished us back together and so did I. I felt the answer of her long debate come as easily as walking through a park.

"Tell me. What is our combined power?"

**********

"Are you sure about what you're saying?" Edward asked after I informed him of everything. Or rather showed him.

"I am. That's our power," I said firmly.

"We should test it," Edward said, meeting my eyes. I was about to answer but the door flew open and Alice appeared.

"You don't have time to test it," she said frantically. "They're on their way."

"Who?" I whispered as I saw Edward's face go paler.

"The Volturi."

A/N: DUN DUN DAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! Lol. So things are clearer now, I think. But I didn't tell you what their power is :P It's a surprise. What did ya think??? Hope you liked it. Sadly this story is almost over. So I hope you guys enjoy the last few chappies. They are a "goodbye Everlasting" chappies. :(

BTW, pics for Rosalinda's dress is on my profile. THANKS TO MY BETA MEGHAN (dragonangeleyes)!!

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