So if you guys haven't noticed yet, I finally figured out a title for my sequel!
It's : 'Amor Fati: Will to Power'
If you don't recognize the meaning look it up or just ask me and I'll let you know.
I think it works pretty well with my story though. ^-^
This chapter is much longer than it was going to be. I had it already done and was going to post it two days ago but I had another scene that I added on here that I thought up of and I think you guys will love it.
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Lights! Camera! …Read!
"Come on! I'm bored. Let's go do something, Belly Welly!" Emmett whined.
"First of all, don't ever call me Belly Welly again. And second, I want to spend some time with Edward this morning! Besides we've already been hanging out for hours already…"
He pouted and begged me with his eyes, almost as bad as Alice…almost.
"Don't you…like hanging out with me?" He asked with quivering lips.
Shit, my family knows exactly how to get me to do something.
I'm so weak.
I let out a sigh and just as I was about to give in, a rush of air whipped by me and on to Emmett's lap.
"But Emmy Bear…wouldn't you rather spend the rest of the day with me?" Rosalie asked him innocently.
She fluttered her eyes and breathed on him just an inch away from his lips. I could see her slightly shifting in his lap and Emmett let out a moan.
I bit my lip to hold back a giggle.
Emmett's lips parted and was panting like a sad love sick puppy dog.
His coal black eyes were shifting back and forth from Rosalie's eyes to her lips.
Is that how I look when I'm dazzled by Edward?
She smirked at him as he attempted to speak.
"Uh…I –"
Before he could say anything else, Rosalie stood up and started walking away from him, swaying her hips more than usual.
Emmett followed her every move and curve.
When she passed me, she turned to smile and winked at me.
When she reached the stairs she turned her body half way around and cocked her head slightly to the side.
"You coming Emmy Bear?" she asked, her voice dipping of lust.
In the blink of an eye he was at her side and practically chewed her lips off of her face.
"Aw, Emm I thought we were gonna hang out!" I whined, feigning disappointment.
He lifted Rosalie into his arms bridal style and rushed up the stairs.
I heard him mutter a strained 'later!' right before I heard their bedroom door slam.
I shook my head and chuckled.
"I'm so glad I'm able to block out their minds now." Edward jumped over the couch and snuggled up next to me, his head on my chest.
I combed my fingers through his bronze hair, massaging his scalp carefully with my nails.
A loud crash came from the second floor.
I cringed as one of Rosalie's moans echoed throughout the house.
"To bad we still have to hear it." I said.
"Want to get out of here then?" He asked.
"You don't have to ask me twice."
I jumped up and pulled him along with me out towards the back yard.
I broke out into a run towards the lake Carlisle and I had gone to.
"Race ya?" I called out behind me.
A rush of air passed beside me, sending my hair into a wild frenzy in front of me.
"Even with a head start I'll still win." Edward yelled back.
He was already about half a mile ahead of me.
Damn his abnormal vampire speed!
I could hear him chuckling as he slowed down his pace to regular vampire speed to keep up with me.
"I still have no idea how you're able to run so damn fast."
"I'm just good like that." He smirked.
We reached the lake and sat on the bank.
He pulled me close and kissed me passionately.
The kiss grew more and more intense.
His scent was driving me wild.
I hesitantly pulled away from his embrace.
He nodded and smiled in understanding.
I stood up and walked to the edge of the forest and closed my eyes to focus.
A faint rustling sound and the smell of musky rust and salt were about a half a mile away.
I sniffed the air once more and then sprinted out towards the scentl.
The steady pulse was coming from above me.
I stood still and looked up to find my prey.
Mountain lion.
Yum.
She sat perched up on a tree limb, half asleep, with her paw swinging limply off the branch.
She looked peaceful and beautiful.
She looked almost too beautiful to drain.
But alas, instinct took over and I stalked closer to the low hanging branch.
I was just a few feet away from where she lay.
Her whiskers twitched and she instantly propped up and set herself in a crouch.
Yes, she could smell the danger now.
A fierce growl ripped out from her throat.
I cocked my head to the side and she did the same.
A challenge?
I growled and she shrunk slightly back as she realized I wouldn't be leaving.
I'm sorry kitty cat, but you won't win this battle.
I promise to make it quick.
The lion flinched and slightly turned.
She was looking for an escape.
She knew there wasn't.
She suddenly coiled back and sprung into the air towards me.
I pressed my heals hard into the ground and sent myself flying towards the lioness.
The loud crash of our bodies vibrated through the surrounding trees.
I caught her paw and neck in each hand and flicked my wrist.
The bones crushed effortlessly beneath my hands.
I latched my mouth to the feline's neck and drank greedily.
My feet finally reached the ground and I laid the lion's body gently on the ground as I continued to drink.
The burn in my throat began to subside, but my body roared for more.
A few moments later, I could feel the blood start to cool so I drank faster.
Cold blood wasn't very appetizing, but I wouldn't waste a drop for the sake of Edward's safety.
As the final drops fell onto my tongue I pulled away from the neck.
Even in death she was still a beautiful creature.
Suddenly, I flew backwards into the air again.
I fell several feet back to the middle of the clearing, with a loud thud.
Before my thoughts could catch up with me, I felt his lips on mine.
I turned my head into the kiss, allowing us better access.
His tongue begged for entrance and I gladly submitted.
When it was inevitable, he broke away from the kiss gasping for air, as was I.
His forehead rested on mine, his warm breath was sending short strong bursts of his scent onto my face.
It was heavenly.
His eyes fluttered open, they were brimming with lust.
"What was that about?" I asked after I caught up with my breathing, trying very hard to keep my lips from crashing on to his again.
My favorite crooked grin appeared.
"I couldn't help myself. You were so…sexy."
I laughed.
"Me…sexy?" How so?" I cocked my head to the side and smiled.
"When you hunt…I don't know. It was just so erotic. I've never witnessed anything more sensual."
In one swift movement, I flipped us around and straddled his hips.
He chuckled and reached up in to my hair.
He pulled back his arm with a twig in his hand.
"Yes, very sexy indeed." I lowered my head in embarrassment.
At full force, I felt the lust rolling off him in waves.
A soft moan escaped my lips from the intensity of them.
I bent down and slowly placed small kisses down his chin and neck.
His pulse was warm and racing beneath my lips.
His scent was making my throat burst into another round of flames.
I would need to hunt again…later.
He moaned and the vibrations of his vocal cords make me shiver in delight.
He tried to flip us over again, but I kept him pinned down.
I smiled against his skin.
"Fuck, I've created a monster of you, haven't I?" He teased.
I laughed and pulled away.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself." I quoted.
The clouds began to break away and the soft sunlight made our skin glow.
"Beautiful." He whispered as he caressed my cheek with the back of his hand.
"And don't forget sexy!" I grinned.
"Yes, of course." He chuckled.
My eyes trailed down his face…neck…shoulders…chest…
His top button was undone.
I smiled wickedly.
Well that just won't do.
Snap
Pop
Rip
"Bella…" he moaned. "This…was my…favorite…shirt."
I pulled away slightly to look in his eyes.
"I'll buy you a new one. Now, hush."
He barely got out a laugh before I crushed my lips back to his.
His hands made there way up to tangle in my messy hair.
I used my empathy to take our lust and throw it back at him tenfold.
A loud animalistic growl escaped his lips.
I smiled in triumph as he flipped us over.
We walked hand in hand back to the house.
It was mid-afternoon now.
The sun was hidden behind the clouds but a few stray sun beams poked through.
My face and arms were shimmering but he was the exquisite one.
I turned to look at him.
His now button-less shirt was wide open and swaying in the wind.
His chest was glowing like moonlight.
I bit my lip and turned away as we reached the backyard.
I heard whispers coming from inside and I strained to listen in on what was going on.
Before we could reach the back porch, Emmett was outside in a blur.
He lay down and propped him head up with his arm on the porch ledge, blocking our entry.
He had a big goofy grin on his face.
Oh no, this can't be good.
"So…" He started.
Edward groaned and brought his hand up to pinch the bridge of his nose.
"Emmett is this really necessary?" he asked.
Emmett laughed and it echoed out through the clearing.
Great, here it comes.
"Of course! I have to congratulate you little bro!"
"Congratulate?" I asked skeptically.
'Brace yourself…" Edward projected in my mind.
Emmett came over and pat Edward's back. Edward lost some of his balance but quickly recovered.
"Yes. Congratulations Eddie Boy, on your first fuck hunt!"
Edward winced.
Emmett's laughing only got louder.
"But we were miles out…How did you know we…" I immediately regretted asking as soon as the words left my mouth.
Edward shook his head.
Emmett grinned.
He threw his arm over my shoulders and leaned in close to my ear.
"Oh Edward…Oh god! Mmm…please! Yes! Right there! Edwaaaaaaaaaaard!"
I swear I paled ten shades lighter.
He had mimicked my voice almost exactly.
I felt like I could actually die from embarrassment.
I think I will be the first ever blushing vampire…
God…was I really that loud?
Edward looked at me and grimaced right before he nodded.
I threw my head into my hands and muttered "Great."
Edward lifted my chin and lightly kissed my lips.
Is it any consolation that I love hearing you scream my name?
I glared at him, but he flashed me his crooked grin.
My knees turned to goo and he quickly held me against his body before my legs would give out.
He picked me up bridal style and started up the stairs.
Before we could get to our door, Alice flew up in front of us blocking our way.
"Please, move." Edward whined.
Alice shifted her body weight on one leg and crossed her arms over her chest.
"No. You're hogging Bella, again Edward! It's time Alice gets to play with the Bella!"
Edward pouted and Alice poked her tongue out at him.
"She's right Edward. I have been spending most of my time here with you." Not that I mind.
With a sigh he set me down on my feet.
I smiled and turned to Alice.
"So do you want to go out shopping with me?" I asked her.
Suddenly Alice stiffened and her eyes glazed over.
She fell backwards and crashed down on to the floor.
She was stiff and unmoving.
My eyes widened and I rushed to her side.
I shook her and started to panic.
"Alice…Alice, are you ok?! ALICE!" she still didn't move a muscle.
Edward started to laugh hysterically and I turned to glare at him.
He was gripping his sides and gasped for air between laughs.
"What the hell is so damn funny…Alice is–" I was cut of by being thrown down to the ground with a death grip around my neck.
Alice was hugging me with huge grin on her face.
"Oh god, Alice. You scared the living crap out of me!" I yelled but sighed in relief.
"You're already dead silly!" she giggled.
She got off of me and helped me on my feet.
"What the hell was all that about, Alice?" I asked.
Edward was still laughing and then Alice joined in with her high pitched giggles.
I put both my hands on my hips and looked from Alice to Edward and then back again.
I had no idea what was going on, in my eyes this situation was completely devoid of any humor.
Edward came up to me and wrapped me in his arms, kissing my forehead.
"It was just a joke, love."
"A joke?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
He smiled and nodded.
I broke away from his embrace and crossed my arms.
"It wasn't funny. I thought she was hurt!"
Alice came up to me and shoved me playfully.
"Aw come on, Bells. It was funny. Seriously, I mean how many times do you ask me to go shopping…" She laughed. "I knew it was coming. But I was shocked that you were going to suggest it. Don't you think my acting was flawless?" She beamed.
I rolled my eyes and sighed.
She grinned and linked her arm in mine.
"We're going to have so much fun!" She chirped.
A quick kiss from Edward and short goodbyes to the rest of the family and we were on the road towards the city.
Alice turned the music down and looked at me curiously.
"So, in my vision I only saw you asking to go shopping, I couldn't see what we were shopping for. I'm dying to know why you actually suggested it!"
I bit my lip and then smiled.
"I felt like I've been a little unfair to my baby sister, so I thought we should go shopping…that's all."
"Oh, come on, Bella! I know there has to be a reason!" she was bouncing up and down in her seat in anticipation.
"Well if you must know…" I paused dramatically. Alice looked like she was about lunge out of her seat if I kept stalling. I grinned. "We're going shopping for Edward's wedding ring."
"AHH!!!" She shrieked. "Oh my god! Bella! I feel so honored! This is going to be awesome! I've already know where we can go… there are a few places I can take you. We'll have to go to Tiffany's first of course...and then we can go to…"
I shook my head as she kept rambling off different stores.
Our entire ride was spent mostly the same.
Damn shopaholic, excited, over dramatic, pixie vampire.
We walked into Tiffany's but nothing there really caught my eye.
Everything was much too flashy. I wanted something simple but elegant, something that just screamed, Edward.
Almost all of them had huge jewels or diamonds on them.
I couldn't imagine my Edward wearing any of them.
We went to store after store until finally I found it.
It was the last store Alice knew of. She was starting to get desperate.
It was a very small store that she would normally not take me to.
But there it was.
It was perfect.
It was two toned; a white gold band over a yellow gold band. In the center band there is a finished accent 'x' pattern that wraps around the whole ring. ***
It was simple, beautiful, and definitely Edward.
Only one thing was missing.
"I want that one." I said to the man behind the counter and pointed at the ring.
"Ah that one is definitely unique. Great choice my dear." He said as he pulled it out of the glass case.
"Bell-a!" Alice whined. "That one doesn't even cost more than $700! Why not get this one over here?" She pointed at a rather large ring with about twenty diamonds on it. It was nice, but too damn flashy.
"Alice. Please, you know Edward would hate it. He doesn't like flashy things. Especially not diamonds. This one is perfect!" I turned to the man behind the counter. He handed me the ring so I could take a better look at it.
Alice bounced over towards me and took the ring from me.
She huffed and gave it back to me.
"I guess that one will do then. It is pretty." She smiled.
I gave the ring back to the man.
"I'll take it."
The man grinned and went to his computer to start the checkout.
"Will that be all for you ladies?" he asked.
"Actually, I was wondering…would I be able to get something engraved on that?" I asked.
"Of course, but it would take a few days. Will that be alright?" He smiled.
"Sure, but do you think I could have it ready by Christmas?"
"Yes, I think I could manage that. We're not open on Christmas, but I can have it ready on the 24th."
"Perfect!"
"Lovely, will that be cash or credit?" he asked.
I pulled out my Cullen black credit card and handed it to the man. His eyes widened slightly and then he smiled.
He handed me an order form so I could fill out. I gave him all the information he needed and wrote what I wanted engraved on the ring.
We walked out of the store and I felt I was walking on cloud 9.
"So do we get to do some more shopping now?" Alice asked excitedly.
"Sure." I laughed.
We made our way towards the downtown area where there were many different shops lining the streets.
We passed a small boutique and I froze.
In the window on display were a pair of white heals that I just had to have. Normally I don't make such a fuss about shoes, but these would be perfect.
Alice squealed and pulled me into the boutique.
She pulled the stilettos out of the window and walked over to the counter.
"We'll take these!" She beamed.
The lady at the counter was sitting in a chair with her feet propped up the counter, filing her nails.
"Those aren't for sale." She said dryly and went back to filing her nails and popping her chewing gum.
"You don't understand, my sister here is getting married and these shoes will be a perfect match for her wedding dress! I've seen it." Alice replied as calmly as she could, I could tell she was getting irritated though.
The girl raised her eyebrow at Alice. She studied both of us for a second then continued her attack on her nails.
"Sorry ma'am but those are only for display. We don't have any others." She smirked.
I quickly held Alice by the shoulders and pulled her back as she was about to lunge out towards the girl.
Alice was practically seething.
"Alice." I whispered for only her to hear me. "Its fine, don't worry about it. We'll find other shoes."
I started to pull her back towards the door but she slipped out of my grip.
She bent over the counter and pulled the girl by her shirt. She was a mere three inches away from Alice's face.
I gasped and held my breath.
She wouldn't…
"Now you listen to me…" Alice flicked the girls name tag up. "Stephenie, you're going to ring these shoes up right now and sell them to me. If you don't I'll make you eat that damn nail file and put that gum thoroughly in your hair so that you have to shave it all off."
She would.
"I will buy these shoes." Alice growled.
Stephenie gulped loudly and fumbled to get the tag off the shoes and ring them up.
Alice let her go and smiled innocently.
I stood in shock.
Alice handed her a few hundred dollar bills.
"W–Wo–Would you li–like a receipt?" Stephenie mumbled.
"Nope. That's fine. We'll just take the shoes. We don't plan on returning. Thanks for your help, Stephenie! Have a nice day." Alice turned around, shoes in hand, and walked out of the store bouncing happily.
Stephenie blinked.
"I'm so sorry about that…" I whispered to her.
She blinked a few more times and then fell down to her seat in a complete daze.
"You coming, Bella?" Alice sang from the door as she popped her head back into the store.
I quickly walked out of the store and pulled Alice with me.
"Here you go." She handed me the bag that carried the shoes.
"Alice! Are you insane?! Poor girl, she's going to have nightmare for weeks…"
"Whatever, she shouldn't have gotten in the way of my shopping. She'll get over it. What matters most is that we have your wedding heals!" she chirped.
I couldn't help but grin.
The shoes are gorgeous.
They will go perfectly with mom's wedding dress.
"Thank you, Alice."
"Don't mention it."
We laughed and made our way to another store.
Three hours, 18 shopping bags later, we were on our way back to the house.
When we got home Alice dragged Jasper, Kate, and Garrett to her room to have them try on some things she bought them.
Edward helped me bring my bags up to our room.
I started to pull out the clothes and put them in the closet.
After I put away the shoes from my seventh and final bag Edward took me in his arms.
"Aw, you didn't get me anything on your little shopping spree?" He grinned.
I immediately blocked my mind to him as well as Alice's.
He narrowed his eyes at me.
"You did, didn't you?!" he chuckled. "And what exactly did you get me, Ms. Swan?"
"Nope, not gonna tell you. It's a surprise." I smiled.
"Please?" he breathed. He stared at me with an intense gaze full of love and happiness.
I kissed his full lips and then threw him on the bed.
"Nope, now stop trying to dazzle an answer out of me." I poked my tongue out at him and he just laughed.
I jumped in bed and he held me close to him.
"So how did your day go?" I asked him.
"It was alright, just hung out with Dad and Jazz for the most part, kicked their ass in chess a few times."
"That's because he cheated!" Jasper yelled from downstairs.
"Did not!" Edward yelled back.
"Whatever Bro, I could totally feel your mischief when we were playing. You cheated."
Edward smirked knowingly.
"See! I knew you cheated!" Jasper barged into our room. "Rematch. Right now!"
I laughed and pushed Edward off the bed.
Before he could hit the floor he was already running out the door behind Jasper to play again.
"And no cheating this time, Edward!" I yelled down.
I shook my head and got up to close the door.
I walked over to my computer desk and pulled out Didyme's journal from the drawer and started to read again.
The rest of the entries weren't as detailed as the others.
She did mention that she decided not to share her new vision with Aro.
I flipped through each one until I came to the very last page. It was all in blue ink.
March 18th 254 AD
I had vision today that changes everything.
This will be my last entry.
I have taken the necessary precautions to make sure that I have done as much as I can to help.
I finally know my reason for writing this journal and am grateful that I decided to write it.
I have gone through all my entries to leave some notes that will be helpful to you as you read.
Please know that this is the only way. There was nothing that could stop him.
I would do nothing to stop it anyways, I will be the catalyst.
I will leave this journal for you to find, to guide you in the right direction.
I have given Marcus the second key to the jewelry box Katherine gave me on her last visit.
I have foreseen the exact moment he will give it to you and I have made sure that he will give it to you and only you.
I know you will be surprised, and all this will be a lot to keep to yourself.
When the time is right you will know when to share this journal.
The vision I had has two different endings.
I can only hope the right paths are taken to save the lives of the others.
Both visions end in destruction, but it is a necessary evil that must be taken.
I will not reveal my final vision to you.
I do not want my visions to influence the outcome or the choices you will make any more than I already have.
I leave all my hope and trust in you.
Trust in your family, your friends.
Please keep my dear Marcus safe.
Farewell.
Didyme
Wow.
That was intense.
I really wish she would have told me about the vision though.
This is so confusing.
What did she mean that she was the catalyst?
Please know that this is the only way. There was nothing that could stop him.
Who is this 'him' she's talking about and what did he do to her?
I reread the entry over and over again trying desperately to find something, anything, that could help me.
I tried to think back of everything I knew about Didyme.
What I learned from the journal, from Kate, from the guard.
I didn't know much but I had to try.
I was about to give up when my eyes landed on the date of her last entry.
March 18th 254 AD
It sounded so familiar.
But why?
I dug through my memories trying to find out.
Then it hit me.
My memory pulled me back to my first year at the Volturi castle. I had overheard a conversation between Aro and Marcus.
It was March 18th.
"Come now, brother. Don't mope around. It's hard for all of us every year. Look, why don't you spend the day in Rome tomorrow. You could visit the old church there." Aro said brightly.
"Aro, I don't feel like talking about this." Marcus turned to leave but Aro caught his arm.
Aro sighed and frowned at him.
"Must you do this ever Saint Marcus Day? Go visit the church tomorrow. I'm sure it will help you. Maybe her spirit with visit you and give you some peace."
Marcus sighed and nodded before walking away towards his chamber.
Aro sniffed the air and his frown turned into a grin.
"Isabella." He said happily.
I walked out from behind the corner and greeted him.
"Sorry to interrupt but Heidi is back and wants a word with you."
"Thank you my pet. Will you not join us today?"
"No thank you, master."
He bowed his head and started to walk away.
"Aro?"
"Yes, my dear Isabella?"
"Why is Marcus so depressed about tomorrow?" I asked shyly.
I had only been at the castle for a few months now and was just starting to get to know everyone. Marcus was always confusing to me though.
"Tomorrow is March 19th. It's Saint Marcus Day. The people of Volterra hold a celebration every year for it. As legend goes, a Christian missionary named Father Marcus drove all the vampires away from the city over fifteen hundred years ago. The celebrations now, though, are held for the law enforcement for keeping the city safe. Of course that was all a ruse. I was the one who actually created the day in honor of Marcus and his late wife. The anniversary of her death is tomorrow."
She wrote the entry the day before her death!
She knew she was going to die and she didn't do anything to stop it!
But why would she do that?
Did she not care, how could she just give up…what about Marcus?
Please know that this is the only way…There was nothing that could stop him…I would do nothing to stop it anyways, I will be the catalyst…
The catalyst…was her death?
The vision that changes everything…her death caused the change.
She was willing to die for the change.
She left everything behind, including the love of her life, for just the chance of that change.
I closed the book and put it in the jewelry box.
I picked up the box and hid it up and behind a few boxes on a shelf in the far corner of my closet.
I went to lie down in bed and thought through everything that I've learned about her again.
I couldn't believe how great this woman was and no one ever spoke of her anymore.
She's sacrificed so much, but only she and now I know of them.
I promise Didyme, you will not be forgotten in my heart.
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