Authors Notes: Did Bella survive Victoria? Moreover, did Bella's baby survive?

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Chapter 18 – Pregnant

Slowly I gained consciousness. As I blinked my eyes against the bright light, I felt the healing numb slowly recede and fade.

"Did they follow the scent?"

"They tried but lost it somewhere in Canada."

"Shit, we almost had her."

"Yeah, I know. Just wait until I get my hands on her. I'm gonna..." I fluttered my eyelids, trying desperately to see who was with me.

"She's waking up." Sasha, I think.

"Bella? Bella, can you hear me?" A voice frantically asked, and I could feel my hand being taken between two cool ones.

"Edward?" I croaked, turning my head to see him. I briefly realized that Sasha and Rosalie were in the room as well.

"What happened?" I gasped.

"Victoria was here love. She escaped after injuring you greatly. If you had not been able to heal fast, then I don't know if you would be with us," his voice broke briefly at that before continuing. "As it was, you were unconscious for a day. Emmett and Jasper tracked her, but lost the scent in Canada."

The memories flooded back.

"Edward! The baby! Is it- Am I still-"my hands flew down to clutch my stomach, feeling desperately for the small being I hoped still grew there.

"Bella love, we-"I didn't listen to what he was saying; I was too busy marvelling at the small fluttering in my abdomen. The baby. It was still alive.

"Bella, what's wrong?" Edward asked fearfully, glancing where my hands now resided. With wide eyes, I slowly reached my one of his hands and placed it upon my stomach. He inhaled sharply, and stared at me, wonder deep in his eyes.

"There's something growing inside of you," he breathed in awe. His lips captured mine in a passionate kiss, before placing a loving kiss on my stomach. Rosalie's eyes were wide, while Sasha was delighted. I beckoned them over, placing their hands over my baby.

"It's a miracle," whispered Rosalie. Sasha nodded her head in enthusiastic agreement.

A knock interrupted us. Esme, Carlisle, Emmett, Jasper and Alice filed in. Their eyes widened in confusion at the image in front of them. I looked at them in joy.

"I'm pregnant" I smiled.

After Notes: Awwww. How sweet.

Now guys I'm at a bit of a loss. I know I want the complication to be the Volturi, but I don't know how they are going to defeat them. Any ideas? Please tell me!

As always, R&R.