Author's Note"

I'm sorry it took so long to update but I've been busy with school and stuff. I hope this longer chapter makes up for it

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Love Always

Ashley

I was looking down over the edge. Closer I inched until my toes leaned over. Nothing supporting them but the gravity and air. Rain pelted my face as I looked towards the heaven, mixing with my tears. I jumped and pure adrenaline collided with me as a scream of joy emitted from my lungs. I was finally free. Free from the heart whelming pain I've had to endure for the past few months. I splashed and all the joy washed away as I was pounded against the raging currents, instantly chilled. It didn't even occur to me the damage the waves could cause. All I worried about was the height of the cliff to be jumped.

I was pushed and pulled in ever direction. It was becoming too much. I needed to breath, and soon, but I couldn't tell up from down. I didn't know the way to the surface. My head was getting dizzy. So this was my end. I couldn't say goodbye to Jacob or Edward. My heart tore at his name but I didn't understand why.

"Fight Bella, please." That was his voice! Glorious music to my ears. He wanted me to live, but where was he. Why wasn't he saving me?

"Edward, I can't. Please don't forget me. I love you." I had thought I only said this in my head, as was everything else spoken, but as I uttered those words, some more sounded to match my own. They were full of love, concern and worry.

"Bella, honeys please wake up. I love you. I will never forget you. I'll always be here. Open you eyes love. Open them." He pleaded.

"Edward…" my eyes fluttered before they opened completely. I was met by eyes a color of dark topaz. He hasn't hunted yet.

"Bella, are you alright?"

"Yes. I'm fine. No need to panic." I tried to lighten the mood by smiling but he continued to frown. I started to sit up on his black couch when he gently but forcefully pushed my stomach down so I couldn't get up.

"Bella, stay put. We don't know how stable you actually are. You were out of it for a while."

"You don't have to be so pushy." I grumbled.

"What? I can't be worried about you?"

"You don't have to be. I'm not a pathetic human anymore. I'm stronger than you think." To prove my point I started to sit up again but he forced me down again. I struggled but he held firm.

"Edward!" I growled.

"You may think your strong, but I'm still stronger my angel. Now stop trying to fight me and talk reasonably or we'll strap you down and get Emmett in here." He stated sternly. I knew I wouldn't win so I slouched down defeated as Carlisle entered the room.

"Bella, how are you feeling?"

"Trapped." I grumbled. Edward just chuckled as I glared at him.

"Bella, what were you 'dreaming' about? You were breathing heavily and muttering. You were saying 'Fire on the water'. Do you remember why you said that?"

"Fire on the water?" I mumbled. Suddenly I went rigid. My eyes glazed over and I was lost to my mind's eye. My head fell back and looked towards the ceiling.

"Bella!?"

"Edward, don't be alarmed. Bella, can you hear me?" either I didn't hear or I chose to ignore him. I was focused on what I saw, and I saw an orange flame clear across the water. I tried to go towards it but something was pulling me back roughly. Almost angrily.

"Let me go." I barely whispered.

"Let you go where Bella?"

"LET ME GO!!" I started thrashing and couldn't stop myself.

"Bella, go where? Where do you need to go?" Edward tried to grab me but he didn't dare get o close for fear of my flailing limbs.

"The beach…"

"Why the beach?" Carlisle tried to comprehend my illogical thinking.

"There's-"but just as quickly as it came, the 'vision' if you could call it that, disappeared and I was left to face both Edward and Carlisle. I shook my head back and forth, clearing my head. I couldn't even recall what had happened anymore or what I saw.

"Bella, what did you see?" Carlisle asked me in a calm but commanding voice.

"I don't know. I can't even remember…" I trailed off as I screwed my eyes a little trying to remember. I sighed in annoyance and wandered towards the window. I looked out and saw the beautiful crystal water rushing down the stream in glistening ripples. How I would love to plunge in those depths and stay hidden for hours.

I was jogged from my memories as Edward came and caressed my cheek.

"I'm not sure what's wrong with her Edward, but we need to get more information from her in order to decipher the conditions and or powers she may now posses. She may indeed have premonitions as Alice or mind reading like you, we can't know for certain yet though."

I jerked back from Edwards touch, confusing both him and me. I could've sworn that Carlisle never said any of that out loud. I must've read his mind THROUGH Edward. .

"Bella, is something wrong?"

"Y-Yes." I glanced down and avoided eye contact.

"What is it Bella?" Edward was nearing hysterias as he embraced me. I buried my face in his chest as he held me with on hand and stroked my back with the other.

"I could read Carlisle's mind. Just a moment ago. But I can't read it now. Nothing." I felt like crying. "I think something went wrong with the transformation." I admitted reluctantly.

"Bella, you heard it before? But you can't hear it now, correct?" Carlisle inquired.

"Yes." I burrowed further into Edward.

"I think we have discovered a power of yours Bella." Carlisle smiled at me. Edward glanced towards Carlisle and glowered with pride as he kissed my cheek in adoration.

"Well? What is it then?" I was getting tired of all the secrets or whatever that was going on.

"You can temporarily overtake the powers of another by physical contact."

"But, if that were true why is it that I can't hear you now? I mean Edward and I are pretty close." I indicated our embraced limbs.

"Are you sure you can't hear me?" he asked again, extremely curious.

"Yes. I heard Alice before and then you before but I'm not sure how it happened."

"We'll figure it out Bella, don't worry sweetheart…" as Edward carefully spoke I went limp in his arms and my eyes glazed returning to the ceiling.

"Bella? Bella! Can you hear me??" Edward frantically asked.

"You can sleep, sweetheart, I'll carry you." Edward soothed.

I blinked once the scene faded, trying to get my bearings back.

"Bella, what happened?"

"I don't know. I was somewhere dark. Everything was fading and then Edward began carrying me somewhere."

"Do you know where?" Carlisle asked.

I shook my head 'no'. Edward just hugged me even tighter.

"Bella, don't worry. It's probably just your human memories resurfacing." He soothed my nerves.

"But Edward, what if something truly is wrong with me? What if-"but I didn't get to finish my sentence for I collapsed against Edwards chest. Not breathing and my eyes glazed, facing the ceiling. Edward felt my sudden dead weight, although it didn't faze him, he was still worried.

"Carlisle, what's wrong with her?!"

"Edward, you need to calm down in order to help her."

Suddenly I was aware of what was happening between Edward and Carlisle. My latest 'vision' had left me scared and frightened. I broke down in Edwards arms and cried. Wishing for more than anything to be able to shed a tear or two.

"Shh. Bella its ok. Calm down. What's wrong? What happened, honey?"

"Oh Edward!! Please, please don't. Just don't." I pleaded with him. I didn't want to discuss this right now. He silently nodded and just rocked me back and forth humming my lullaby. I calmed down considerably while he sang.

After a few minutes I broke away from him and moved towards the couch. I sat down and just stared at the floor, replaying the scene I just saw in my mind. This was the only one I could visually remember clearly and perfectly and that frightened me. I didn't think it was a memory, because even though I don't remember much I don't remember ever talking to Jacob that way. I sighed and tried to comprehend why this happened. Why was Jacob helping me like that?

I groaned, frustrated and Edward was by my side in less than 2 seconds. I needed air. I needed some space so I could try to figure out why … well just to try to make sense of everything I guess.

"I'm going to go get some air. I'll be back in a bit. I need to be alone and clear my head." I pointedly fixed my gaze at Edward to communicate that I just needed to think.

"Bella, I'd let you go, but you can't. You have to stay here for now. People go hiking at this time." Edward glided over to me but I just wanted space.

"I'll stay clear. Just trust me. I can handle it." I was getting aggravated from his lack of trust in me, and it was evident in my tone.

"Bella, you can't. I'm sorry but-"

"Edward," my voice was rising considerably and I couldn't stop my anger from coming, "I'm going to the woods to think. I'm not asking permission so just let me go." I turned to leave when he caught my waist.

"No, I don't believe I will." He wasn't angry but he also wasn't happy that I wasn't be reasonable.

"God Dammit Edward! Just let me go and think!!" I screamed. He was taken aback by my outburst but recovered quickly. I glared at him but looked away for fear that he would dazzle me. I heatedly glared at his beside table. Concentrating on the lamp. Miraculously it shattered and caught fire causing all three of us to jump. Edward let go of me and started smothering it with the help of Carlisle.

"What happened??" Edward yelled, clearly frustrated. I was shocked. I knew I had done that, but did Edward know? How could I have done that? Was that another power I had? I ran towards the door while they were distracted. I didn't leave and once they noticed I had left my spot they turned and looked towards the door.

"I'm sorry." I whispered running off. Ignoring there calls coming after me. I ran as fast as I could into the forest trying to distance myself from what I had done.

I didn't stop until I was well into the forest in a clearing. I sat down and dry sobbed for what felt like ages. I was just thinking and sobbing when I heard a growl and a twig snap. I was instantly alert and looked towards the trees to see none other than Jacob Black walk into the clearing. Visibly shaking as he caught my scent. Already knowing the obvious.

I looked him right in the eyes. He relaxed as he too in my weakened and petty state.

"Bella, what's wrong? Did he hurt you? Did he force you to be changed?" there was Jake always jumping to conclusions.

"No. Here, sit down and I'll explain. Please just listen and don't make accusations. Please." I pleaded with him. He nodded solemnly and sauntered forward. Close but still far enough that my 'stench' wouldn't be that bad for him.

I started from the beginning, of what I remembered. I told him everything I could recall and then ended only when everything was said and I had gotten up the part where we were now. I only left one part out of my explanation that not even Edward new had happened. No body would know yet.

"And you found me here." I concluded. "I swear Jacob, I think there must be something wrong with me." I shamefully hung my head.

"Aaww Bells, don't think like that." He gave me a super quick hug because I smelt. Even though it was quick I still saw his nose upturn because of my sickly sweet smell.

"Bella, honey, nothings wrong with you. Your perfect just the way you are." I would've smiled had I not been frightened by what he said. I would have loved to tell him thanks at least but my eyes were frozen in horror while my mouth stayed tightly shut. I was frightened to say the least.

"Bella? What's wrong? Was it something I said?" Jacob furrowed his brow in confusion as he stared at me dumbfound.

"I-I-"I couldn't get it out. I was, for lack of a better word, freaked. I started hyperventilating as a new voice entered the clearing. One I would give anything to be comforted by, but at this moment wanted nothing to do with.

I turned towards Edward and as he growled and advanced to Jacob, I was frightened by what I saw and I was so nervous that I fell from my rock and blacked out.

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