A/N: Here we go!!

Edward's POV

I actually had to sleep that night, I was so tired and weak. But I felt a little better once I was back in heave, where I belonged, where I was meants to be. But I still felt odd. Out of place...sickly and ill. My head felt as thought it was on the bottom of the ocean, with great pressure and force pounding against it. My stomach seemed like it was filled with water, as though I had drowned, knotting and twisting the rest of my insides.

I woke up, unable to breath, gasping for air. The pain was still there, but I was so nausiated. It was decided that I needed to see Carlisle about this.

I took deep and painful breaths as I walked to Carlisle's study. The pains seemed to worsen the longer I walked, or moved or did anything, really. It was unbearable. It was like...I couldn't do anything except lay down; But this was too important.

And I was relieved as I steped into Carlisle's study, plopped into a chair without a word. The pain was almost bearable now.

"Carlisle-" I said after catching my breath. "Sir, I have a question about this whole...earth-visit thing. I-" I couldn't speak for a while. If it was possible, it felt as though my pain had gotten stronger every minute. But Carlisle seemed to understand what I was trying to tell him, so I didn't have to speak much. And for that, I was grateful.

"I figured as much; Tell me, how long did you stay with-Bella, is it?" he asked. He sounded...like he was concerned. Like he really did care about me. Like...a father figure.

"Maybe...8 hours...and no one could see me, except Bella. The entire time" I said quickly as I closed my eyes. I wasn't up for talking right now; I just felt terrible and I couldn't find any energy. I didn't understand how going to earth could make me this weak; But I had to admit...maybe I was there longer than I thought. But it didn't seem longer enough a visit, what with all the crying...the grief...the kisses.

"And you didn't leave on your own, right? You were...almost forced or pulled." he didn't even really ask; He just stated it like a fact (a true fact).

I nodded, trying to speak a little bit. "I felt like I was fading." I sighed, trying to ignore my pain, but it was so hard

"It happens. When a soul is away from heaven too long or down on earth for extended periods of time...they get weak; They get pulled back. And as for no one being able to see you, that's completely normal." Carlisle shrugged. But I really didn't pay attention to the second part.

"So...the longer I stay, the weaker I-" I couldn't finish, but I was so disappointed. That was not what I wanted to hear at all.

He nodded. "My advice, is to take it easy for a few days." He stood up, putting a book away on a shelf.

"A few days?!" I gasped exasperatedly. This was not good; I couldn't leave Bella for that long. I had promised her...

"Well, maybe you won't need to. Every soul has different needs...maybe you only need a few hours." he assured me as he placed a hand on my shoulder. But I just had to leave.

"Thanks for all of your help, sir." I said as sincerly as I could. I really was grateful for everything he had done for me. Even if he had just told me something I didn't want to hear...But still. I didn't want him to think I was an ungrateful teenager.

"You're welcome." he said. I then got up to leave, steadying myself on the chair. "And if you need any help..." he continued, opening the door for me.

"Thank you, sir." I actually was able to smile a real smile or appreciation back. And for a minute, I didn't really feel the pain.

But then, as I trudged back to my room warily, I thought only of my pain, and Bella, and then pain I caused Bella. And how I desperately needed to get back to her. I had broken her heart enough already; Last night had hurt her too much, that was obvious. I had gone down wiht the pure intentions of making all her pain go away. But instead, I had replaced it with a new one.

A new pain, caused by the loss of the only hope she had left: the hope that I was alive. The hope that I would free her from her prison.

And the worst part was that I didn't even tell her the real reason I died; I had planned on stopping the lies Jacob had been telling her for too long. I planned on telling her (in a gentle way) that Jacob was a liar and had infact sentenced me to death and killed me right then. But could never hurt her in such a way; I would never leave her broken heart unmended, never to return.

But I knew that Carlisle was right, no matter how disappointing or unfair it seemed. I had to stay away from earth for a few days...But I would only think of Bella.

Princess Isabella's POV

I woke up much later than normal. But I refused to open my eyes. Not only because they were still sore from all my sobbing last night, but also for another reason...

I distinctively remembered falling asleep in my old room. And I had tried that once before, and regretted it; Jacob had come in the middle of the night, telling me I had to sleep in our room and when I refused, I was carried in against my will. And I knew that if I opened my eyes right now, I would not be pleased, knowing he had to...touch me. But eventually, I gave in.

I groaned to myself as I prepared for the anger and the pain. I opened my eyes...

I gasped in shock. I was surprisingly still in the comfort of my own room. Probably thanks to Alice. I began thinking if Alice would be at the doctors again, if I would be alone. But then...the memories of last night just hit me

Edward...his grave...he's dead...an angel disappearing. And he promised he would be back.

But what would I tell Alice? I had to get my story straight...and I couldn't tell her. She'd think I was crazy...but I knew he wasn't just my imagination. No way I made that up; I wasn't creative...

I was still trying to make up my lies, but she came in!

"Bella?" she asked. "Are you okay? What happened? Where were you?" I could tell that I had really worried her. And I felt terrible.

"I just...got lost." That was all I could come up with. She looked at me in disbelief. "No, really. I just...got lost in the crowd and I couldn't find my way back."

"But...you were crying horribly when you came back." she asked concerned; Unsure of my answer.

"Yes. Because...I freaked out a little bit. When it got too dark." I was so bad at lying. I didn't even buy it myself...but Alice...

"Okay. I understand. I'm just glad you're okay." she weakly smiled and hugged me.

"I am. I'm fine." I said. And I wasn't lying. I was okay, because I knew that EDWARD WOULD COME TODAY! And I wasn't ready?!

"Bella, I'm going to go down to the doctors today." My eyes grew wide.

"Is something-" I began worriedly.

"Everything is fine. Just...they might be...twins." she said. I gasped.

"ALICE!! I am so happy for you! Twins?! We may actually have to go shopping again..." (A/N: Ha! Twins...) I added in humor.

Alice looked so happy and excited; And I could only match that excitement. "I know! I've decided on names and everything..." she was bouncing now; It was so adorable.

"Really? Gimme the options..." I prompted.

"Right now...I really like Marcus and Elizabeth or maybe...Adam and Aurora. I have to narrow it down soon though..." she said grinning.

"Why?" I asked confused.

"Bella...it's almost time!" I gaped at her.

"Are you serious?? It's been a month??" I must have been numb for longer than I realized. She just nodded.

"Yes. In 2 weeks...or less..."

"Alice...we'll go shopping. Again. Tomorrow. Just you and me. Bright and early." It would have to be early; I needed a whole night to spend with Edward...EDWARD!!

"Okay." she said. "But i have to leave now...but I'll see you later." she got up to leave, waving animatedly as she left.

I waved back, waiting until she was down the hall. Then I screamed and danced to myself in my room; This was the greastest moment of my life! Alice was having twins...Edward would be waiting for me outside my window...

THE WINDOW! I stopped my dancing and ran to the window.

But...he wasn't there.

A/N: Long enough for you?! I thought so. Now review and I'll start the next chapter right now!!