Hello all! I know it must have been a complete shocker to see Bella enter the picture. So sorry if this might have upset some of you, but I can assure you that this is a Usagi/Edward story. I wanted to make sure that Usagi wasn't simply replacing Bella; that she was her own character. Also, I think Bella will definitely add to the drama of the story (I know, I'm evil). Anyway, I've begun a new story, and I will advertise it on here like I do all my stories :). It is entitled Illogical Choices, and it is a Star Trek/Sailor Moon crossover. Check it out!

As the story turns……..

Chapter 11: Urges

I was in the middle of the woods once again. I closed my eyes and concentrated on the elements around me. As the power grew within me, my form once again changed—my silver hair getting caught up in the whirlwind around me.

I concentrated on Mars and prayed. I asked that the senses of the Fire Senshi guide me into locating Edward's position. I concentrated even more on Edward's aura as I continuously chanted "Rin, pyou, tou, sha, kai, jin, retsu, sai, zen."

My eyes flew open. He was north, not too far from here. When I was sure I locked on his energy, I called upon the powers of Pluto once again. A portal formed in front of me.

"Please, Pluto, allow your wisdom and strength to flow through me as I pass over this land." And with that I walked through the portal, a little unsure of what I would find on the other side.

When I arrived, the first thing I noticed was that I was in yet another set of woods, only the temperature here was much colder. I took in my surroundings. Bodies of dead animals riddled the ground, but I still did not see him.

"Edward, I know you're here." I said softly, knowing that he would hear me clearly.

In an instant, he was before me. His face showing the anger he felt inside. "What are you doing here?" He demanded.

"I came to find you. To bring you home."

"I'm not going back."

"Why not?"

He didn't answer me; he just began to pace like a mad man. "How did you find me?" He asked, trying to distract me from why he ran so far away.

"That isn't important."

"Ha! Of course it isn't. I should have anticipated that answer!"

"Edward, I…"

"It doesn't matter anyway. I told you before; I'm not interested in what your truth is. I am through with the idea of us being together."

Again, my anger welled up inside of me, but instead of lashing back out at him, I could only cry. "You told me once, Edward," I said in a trembling voice, "that I was the light that was missing in your life. You said that you would not give up on me easily. Was that not also a lie? Considering, especially, how quickly you gave up on me after learning too much about me."

Edward's face immediately softened at my declaration. "That's not…it wasn't because I learned too much about you. I'm not running from you; I just want to know that you can open up to me. I want to know that you trust me—as I have trusted you."

"Edward, you have to understand how hard it is for me to open up to anyone, but I guess, in order for you to understand, you have to see it for yourself."

"What?" He questioned.

I walked towards him and placed both of my hands on either side of his face. I looked deeply in his eyes and said, "I am opening my mind up to you completely Edward. You will finally know the truth. There will be no more secrets on my part."

I allowed the barriers of my mind to lift, and the instant I did, I felt Edward probing into my thoughts. He moved rather quickly through them, as if trying to soften the blow of having everything brought to the surface. I remained strong. I couldn't be a crybaby for the rest of my life. My heart hurt, but I needed to control that part of me. It was in the past, and that is where it will stay.

In no time, Edward pulled away from me, and quickly brought me into an embrace. Nothing was said. We just remained in each other's arms for quite some time. Soon though, I had to ruin the moment.

"Now that you know everything about me, please tell me why you left. Was it because of me?"

Edward quickly stepped away from me, and began to pace once again.

"No. No it was never you. I should have never acted that way towards you. You didn't deserve it. I should have been more patient. I can see now why…"

"Let's forget the hurtful words that were said between us. Please, just trust me. What made you run so quickly from your family…your life?"

There was silence before Edward turned his body away from me. "It is so embarrassing. I mean, I pride myself on being a strong willed vampire. A vampire who is not consumed by the thirst that burns within him. But, in an instant, I was almost torn down to become a mindless puppet to my urges."

I looked at him in confusion.

"It was that girl. Bella. The moment I smelt her…I almost lost complete control of myself. I was thinking of ways to kill her and get away with it. For the first time, I was actually scared of myself. It was as if her blood was made for me. A drug. I had to run. I had to get as far away from her as possible. I couldn't uproot my family because of my weakness."

"You're not weak Edward." I argued.

"I'm telling you Serena; I couldn't think around her. I know you realize how easy it would have been for me to take her life."

"But you didn't."

"No, but…"

"Don't argue. You didn't take her life. You walked away. That in itself shows your strength, but you can't simply run from your problems Edward. You have to go back."

"I don't think I can."

"Think about your family Edward. Think about me. You're not alone in this. We will help you get through this. Just, please, don't leave."

His eyes met mine again, and he gave a small smile. "There is one other thing that draws me to her."

My eyebrow began to arch, and I am sure Edward could easily read the jealousy written on my face. "If it has anything to do with some sort of odd, weird, completely ridiculous attraction to her, I'm not listening."

He chuckled. "No, it's nothing like that. I mean, when I have you, why would I ever even think to look at another woman."

"Good answer." I said with a smirk. "Now, what draws you to her?"

"I can't read her mind."

My eyes widened at his explanation. This was truly extraordinary. "I felt her aura earlier and there is nothing abnormal about her. I wonder why you can't read her thoughts. Is it like she is pushing you from your mind?"

"No, it's like she isn't even there. I don't quite understand…"

"You and you're curiosity will be the death of me." I said with a small chuckle. "Just don't get in over your head chief. You don't want innocent human girl to become aware of your, shall we say, handicap."

"Handicap? Now that was offensive."

"You'll get over it."

He laughed a bit more before he closed the distance between us. His arms came to wrap around me once again, and I laid my head against his chest.

"So," he began, "you still want to hang with me, even though you see that I do have freakish thoughts about murdering people and drinking their blood."

I looked up at him with a small smile written on my face. I stood up on my tip toes and gave him a soft kiss. He returned it fiercely, but I pulled away after a moment.

"If there is one thing that recent events have taught me, it is that we are in this together. Edward, you brought me back to life, and I don't think I could ever repay you for that. In my eyes you are not a monster, you are not a vampire, and you are not a man. You are simply Edward, and I will stay by your side."

"And why is that?" He questioned with genuine curiosity.

I took a deep breath. "Because, Edward…I love you." My heart was racing, and my head was spinning. I looked into his eyes, and I eagerly waited for his response, although from the look of joy that passed through his eyes, I already knew the answer.

"I love you too, Serena." His lips melding with mine once again.

There's another chapter! I hope everyone enjoyed it! I hate to say that I will be out of town for awhile, and I won't be updating my stories for a few days, but I will be back! The next story on my list to update is The Forgotten Prophecy. Again, don't forget to take a look at my newest story, Illogical Choices. As always, PLEASE REVIEW!!!

-Lizzy