Chapter Twenty-Four

Bella's POV

It seemed so surreal, being pregnant again. We hadn't thought of using protection. It seemed to have slipped out minds… again. It wasn't that I didn't want to have another baby, but it meant I'd have to be human even longer. It meant more people I cared for put in danger. I tried not to linger on the down side for too long.

When we told Lizzy she'd have a younger brother or sister she was ecstatic. She rubbed my belly and talked to the little baby inside me. Everyone else was also happy. When we told Charlie he seemed to die with happiness.

"Another grandchild?" He asked. His smile was so large I thought his face would break.

"Yeah." I smiled back. I didn't bother telling Renee this time. I was afraid of how she'd act. Angela was so happy to hear I was pregnant again. She wanted to help anyway she could. She truly was a great friend.

Of course me being pregnant again got the Volturi's attention… again. They were going to come and see us, Lizzy and I that is. Edward and I started to worry about what would happen. They had sent us a letter stating that they'd send only four guards. Only four.

When it finally came to that day, the day that we were expecting them, time moved so slowly. We were at the Cullen's house, sitting in the living room, playing with Lizzy. I was about six months pregnant at the time.

Every vampire in the room froze and turned their heads toward the door.

A few minutes later I heard a car pulling up the driveway, and then a knock sounded on the door. Carlisle got up to answer it.

"Welcome." He greeted kindly. I heard a melodic voice replying. "Please, come inside." Carlisle stepped out of the way from the door and reveled four vampires. Three of which I'd met before… but the fourth one I'd never seen before.

"Carlisle, it is nice to see you again." Demetri, the tall, lean one smiled. He seemed happier than the last time I saw him.

"And you Demetri. Who is this?" Carlisle asked, though he seemed to know the answer. I looked to the new face and found I recognized her. But from where?

"This is my mate, Charlotte." I felt my heart stop for a moment before it picked up speed. It was Charlotte. I stood up, picking up Lizzy, and walked out of the room. Edward followed me.

"They brought a newborn here, Edward. They brought Charlotte!" I said fiercely.

"Don't they know what will happen if she looses control. She could hurt Lizzy." I went on. "Why did they change her to begin with? Why would they do that to her?"

"Bella, maybe you should ask Charlotte that. From what I'm getting from her thoughts, she wanted to be changed."

"She wanted to be changed? Why? Why would she want to be changed?" I didn't hear her come in so I was startled when Charlotte touched my shoulder.

"I fell in love with Demetri. We decided together that I would be change."

" Get away Charlotte. Don't hurt my baby." I hugged Lizzy to me harder and glared at Charlotte over her little head.

"Mommy. She won't hurt me." Lizzy spoke up. "I know she won't."

"How do you know sweetheart? How do you know she won't hurt you? I can't risk it. You're my baby." I smoothed down her hair lovingly.

"I won't hurt your child Bella. I'm only here to see how you and you're new family is doing. Nothing more. I promise." Charlotte looked so sincere. I looked to Edward, who was standing ideally off to the side.

"She's telling the truth, Bella. She doesn't want to hurt Lizzy, or our other baby. She's merely here to check up on us." He wrapped an arm around my waist and kissed my temple. "I swear."

"Fine." I grumbled.

"Good, now lets go back to the others."

When we got back to the others they were all sitting. The room still seemed to be tense. Maybe it was because of Jane and Felix. They had this air about them that made me terrified. They seemed to be holding a secret inside them. Either that or they just felt uncomfortable. I'd have to remind myself to ask Edward later.

" You seem happy Bella." Charlotte said, trying to be pleasant I think. She was sitting on Demetri's lap. He had his arms wrapped around her. It seemed so bizarre to see Demetri so loving. It shattered the tracker image I had of him.

" I am." I smiled touching my daughters soft hair lovingly. She really was the star of my life now.

" And you're expecting again, we've heard." Charlotte smiled adoringly at Lizzy.

" Yes. I'm around six months."

The small talk lasted about half an hour before Jane lost her cool and finally talked.

" When are you turning the human?" She yelled. I looked to Edward, who was the one that was going to change me.

" We're not sure yet. We want the children to be a little older. So they can understand what will happen to Bella." Carlisle answered. Jane's brow furrowed.

" What of the kids?" She spit out. " How so we know they will not ruin the secret?"

" Lizzy already knows she can't tell anyone. Isn't that right Lizzy?" Carlisle smiled to Lizzy warmly.

" Yes, Grampy. I know not to tell anyone about us. Especially Grandpa Charlie." She smiled brightly. " I promise to never tell anyone." She said seriously to Jane. Jane huffed angrily before stalking out of the room. Felix's eyes followed her movement but he made no move to join her.

" Good girl. Now, why don't you go up stairs and play with your dolly?"

" Yes, Grampy." Lizzy slid off of the couch and landed on her feet with a small thud. When she made it to the top of the stairs she turned back and waved to us. We, my family and I, all waved back smiling.

" She's so precious." Charlotte sighed. " You're so lucky."

" Yes, well most accidents in my life turn out good. Though I'd never be able to admit I was terrified that this accident would ruin me. She did quite the opposite."

Alrighty. I've had mix feelings about Char and Dem from some of you readers. It seems some don't like them. They like a da Edward and da Bella. WELL SHOO YOU!!!! Just kidding. Keep reading this story. They'll be out of it soon. This story is coming to an end.

Next WILL be Charlotte and Demetri. But ONLY if you guys promise to read it.

Please? PLEASE?!?!?!?! Oh… you guys can message me anytime you'd like to. Sorry for the long wait. I was on vacation and I don't have internet at home…

Also! I got my wisdom teeth out! It SUCKED!!! WHOOHOO!!! So? This is the LAST chapter.

There is an epilogue left… then I think I'll start the Char-Dem story. But I'm really busy.

I'm the stage manager for this show we're putting on at my school. We're doing Sweeney Todd! It's so freaking awesome!!! We're putting it on sometime in April. I can't wait!!

It's soooo crazy. There's like forty songs in it!! Also it's the school edition so it doesn't have things like 'shit' and such in it. I think it's ironic because it's about this killer and this pie maker who sells huma-meat pies. YUM YUM!!

-Jackie