My Life, My World, My Independence Chapter 11: Healed, a twilight fanfic

BPOV

It had been about a week since the coronation, and all except for two, I had never been closer to the Cullens. I may have lost my human life, but I gained a huge family in exchange-the Cullens and the Volturi.

David and his mate, Jessica, decided to join us. He had yet to tell us his power, and Peter agreed, saying it was best to be told when necessary. Who knew what Yoda meant?

Jasper and I were closer than ever, but he seemed a bit nervous these last couple of days. He seems distracted. I asked him what was wrong, and he told me he was planning something for me, and was nervous about it. I believed him. I knew I could trust him, so I wasn't too worried. I just wondered what made him so nervous.

He told me just this morning that he would show me my surprise tonight. He only told me to dress nicely. I'm actually getting dressed now. I decided on a Jessica Simpson Womens Strapless Dress With Ruffle Front. It was gorgeous and accented my curves perfectly. I put on some black flats, and curled my hair, tying half of it up in the back.

Deeming myself ready, I walked to the roof of Volterra castle, whack was actually a giant garden, open to the skies, but enclosed enough to be out of sight. There were flowers everywhere. It was beautiful.

Jasper and I actually spend a lot of time up here, reading. He had also taken up the guitar again, and was teaching me to play.

I spotted him in the corner of the garden, looking down at the city, and I walked over to him. He turned around. "You look beautiful, darlin'."

"Thanks."

He wrapped his arms around me, and we stared down into the city together.

"Isabella, ever since I met you, my life has been so interesting. I found my soul mate in you, and became a whole new person, the person I used to be 10 times better. You bring out the best in me, Izzy. I love you so much. You never try to change me; you love me just as I am. You make me a better man just by standing at my side. Izzy, I love you so much, and I want to spend every day and night left in my eternity with you, proving how much I love you, how much you mean to me."

He got down on one knee, and the sight would have had me succumb to tears, had I been human.

"Princess Isabella Marie, Volturi, would you do me the honor of becoming Princess Isabella Marie Volturi Whitlock? Will you marry me, and officially become mine forever?"

I nodded my head, dropping to my knees in front of him. "I am yours, I always will be Jazz. It was official from the moment I met you in this new life. Yes, of course I'll marry you."

He slipped the ring onto my finger. It was a Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Sterling Silver. It was simple, delicate, and obviously very old. It was beautiful, and absolutely perfect. "It was my grandmother's ring. She passed it on to me so I could give it to the woman I loved. It was always meant for you, and no one else has ever even seen it."

"I love you Jazz." He picked me up, spinning me around and kissing me over and over again. "I love you too."

"How did I get so lucky?" He looked at me, and I knew that he was healed. I knew that the beast in Jasper was a part of him, and that with my acceptance of both sides, they had joined to become one man. I knew he would always protect me and love me, forever. I knew that he had finally let go of his past, and all it took was my love for him.

"Make love to me Jasper."

*Lemon*

He led me over to a blanket in the middle of the garden, and we lay down together. He removed my dress slowly, worshipping every inch of my skin.

"I love you, Izzy."

I knew it was time to let go of my past fully. I would never be that girl again, but she was still a part of me. I would still be a kickass, strong woman, but it was time to remember who I used to be.

"Bella. Call me Bella."

Jasper smiled at me, realizing I had finally let go. We both had, together.

I took off his clothes, and he finished removing mine.

We fit together like two puzzle pieces, each perfect for the other, made for each other.

We came together, whispering each other's names reverently.

*End of Lemon*

He took me into his arms, and we just laid together, waiting for the sun to rise.

I may be Bella again, but Izzy was a huge part of me. One couldn't exist without the other, much like Jasper couldn't keep the beast in him caged. It was a part of him, and Bella was a part of me. It was time to prove how strong I had become, by accepting who I was, who I became, and who I will come to be. This was my life, my world, and my independence, and this is who I have always wanted to be.

JPOV

I looked down at the woman in my arms, and I couldn't be happier. I loved her so much it hurt. Tonight has been the best night of my life. I wouldn't change anything that has led me to this point.

We had both let go of our pasts, and couldn't be happier. I'm so glad that Bella realized that she was still that girl she has always been. The only difference was that she had grown to become a strong, independent woman, with one hell of a backbone.

And I loved her with everything I had.

"Darlin', I have another surprise for you."

"What is it Jazz?"

"I wrote you two songs."

I reached over for my guitar, and started strumming.

(You say it best, when you say nothing at all by Alison Krauss)

It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
Old Mr. Webster could never define
What's being said between your heart and mine

Bella actually joined in after a while, our voices mixing together perfectly.

I moved straight into the second song.

(Stolen by Dashboard Confessional)

We watch the season pull up its own stakes
And catch the last weekend of the last week
Before the gold and the glimmer have been replaced,
Another sun soaked season fades away

You have stolen my heart
You have stolen my heart

Invitation only, grand farewells
Crash the best one, of the best ones
Clear liquor and cloudy eyed, too early to say goodnight

You have stolen my heart
You have stolen my heart

And from the ballroom floor we are in celebration
One good stretch before our hibernation
Our dreams assured and we all, will sleep well

sleep well(x4)

You have stolen
You have stolen
You have stolen my heart

I watch you spin around in your highest heels
You are the best one, of the best ones
We all look like we feel

You have stolen my
You have stolen my
You have stolen my heart

"I love you Jazz, with all my heart. You stole my heart the second I saw you in the throne room."

I pulled her into my arms, setting the guitar to the side.

"You stole my heart then too, darlin'." I kissed her softly. "My heart is yours, and I never want it back."

I kissed her as the sun rose in the background, and I knew that we would face anything that the world threw at us together. Nothing would tear us apart. Not now, not ever.