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Bella's POV
"I'm glad Carlisle invested in a private jet." I stated.
"Yeah, it's better this way now. We won't be subjected to human blood. And of course with Edward now, we don't want to take any chances." Alice said.
Edward grimaced and shook his head.
"Well we don't have to worry about that right now. I haven't had any kind of urges to drink blood. I'll be right back." Edward stood up to use the restroom.
Ever since the day I lost control neither Alice nor myself have been able to get a clear vision of Edward's future.
Sometimes, with small things, we see faded visions of him. But most of the time all we get is a blur of colors when we focus on his distant future.
After Edward woke up we immediately noticed some changes.
His eyes were what we first noticed of course, they were a deep violet color and his speed was much quicker than it should have been.
Carlisle's theory is that even though I did suck most of my venom back out of him, there were still minor traces of venom left within his body. When I healed him I sealed the venom in, which caused those changes.
With a newborn their eyes are red. So we theorized that the venom must have traveled through his pupils and caused Edward's green eyes to become the darkened violet. The venom had mixed with his blood and color pigment of his eyes to cause that change.
His speed, at first, was just a bit faster than most humans.
Over the last few months, his speed has increased and now he can pretty much out run all of us.
Blood still flows through him. His skin can still be cut and bruised, his bones can still be broken, and he still bleeds; but it does require a lot of force to do so.
His strength is not as strong as a vampire's but its still much more than any human should have.
Now that he's able to keep up with us, Edward has made sure that with every thunderstorm that rolls by we all have to play baseball with him. I knew he always had a passion for it, but he never really got to enjoy it before. Now he can with his family.
With his strength and agility he's able to do many more things with each of us without running the risk of getting hurt.
Even though he's much stronger now, we don't let him wrestle with Emmett anymore.
The last time that happened, Emmett pushed him down in to the ground too hard and broke his arm.
I healed him of course, but we didn't want to take anymore chances.
I beat the shit out of Emmett that day. If it wasn't for Esme asking me to heal him, he'd still have those scars I left him…
Edward's scent of roses and honey was much more defined now too, much to my delight.
Since his skin was much thicker now, the scent of his blood was toned down. It didn't bother me as much as it had before.
One vampire characteristic that Edward didn't get was bloodlust.
Given his new abilities, we had thought that he would be somewhat of a newborn. We were very thankful that that wasn't the case.
So far he hasn't had any urges to drink from anyone. He says the scent of blood doesn't appeal to him.
We had him try and drink some animal blood to see what would happen and if his body's system would accept it.
He said the taste was just like drinking a glass of water to him.
He still only ate human food though. And boy does he have an appetite.
Even though he doesn't need the blood, his eyes still change like a vampire's when he is hungry.
He has to make sure to stay well fed at all times.
He has to be careful because when he gets hungry his eyes grow darker.
And if he goes more than 12 hours without eating anything, they start to turn that same violet again.
Once he's fed on something, his eyes slowly change back to his natural emerald green.
Regardless of him not thirsting for human or any other blood, we still keep a watchful eye on him just incase the thirst would come with time.
It's been five months now and still nothing.
Edward thinks we worry too much.
His most impressive change though, has been with his gift.
About a month ago we discovered that his gift had enhanced.
He is still able to read minds, but now he is able to do two other things with his ability.
He is able to open up his mind at will to anyone he wants.
Now he can also block a specific mind or all thoughts that he doesn't want to listen to.
He loves that part of his gift the most now.
He's happy to finally have silence within his own mind when he wants to sleep.
"What are you thinking, Love?"
I jumped back startled. I was so lost in thought I hadn't noticed Edward come back.
"Just thinking back through the last couple of months…with your changes and with everything that happened that day…"
"Oh."
I placed my head on his chest as he wrapped his arms around me.
He kissed the top of my head and I felt him smile against my hair.
"Would you like to know what I'm thinking?" he asked.
I smiled and nodded.
Images flooded through my mind from his and I grinned as I watched him replay our night together.
Edward was waiting down stairs in a nice dress shirt and black slacks.
He started to pace but then stopped dead in his tracks.
He gasped as he looked up at the top of the stairs.
I was making my way down the steps in a gown I had bought while on a shopping trip with Alice a week before. It was a simple, white wrap gown that was very elegant. It was drapped material at the top, wrapped and gathered at the waist, then flowed down to the floor.***
"You look stunning, Bella." He said as he held up his hand for me to grasp.
I placed my hand in his and smiled brightly.
"We should get going." I said.
"Oh no you don't! Not yet." Esme appeared in front of us blocking the doorway. "Not until I get some pictures!"
"Mom…" Edward groaned.
Esme glared at him and Edward sighed.
"Ok but only one though."
We walked over to the fireplace. He wrapped his arm around my waist and we posed for Esme.
"Smile!" She snapped the picture and rushed forward to us to give us each a hug and kiss.
We made our way out to Edward's Aston Martin and drove to Forks High.
"I can't believe you made me go to prom…"
Edward smiled and took my hand into his.
"Bella, senior prom is a right of passage. Would you have wanted me to not go at all or should I have asked Jessica instead?"
I gasped and turned to glare at him.
"You wouldn't!"
He laughed and brought my hand to his lips to kiss my knuckles.
"Oh course I wouldn't, love. I only want to take you."
I smiled.
"Good. Because I only want to go with you too."
When we arrived, Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett were already there out on the dance floor.
They all looked beautiful.
Alice was wearing a plunging v-neck halter ball gown with couture beadwork on the bodice and a brown sash at her waist. ***
Rosalie wore a quite revealing light pink chiffon dress with open sides and a gathered bodice. It had a high slit along the front of the dress with cascading jeweled fabric tumbling over it. ***
Edward and I danced to a few songs and then of course Alice, Rose, and I just had to put on a little show and dance together for our boys.
"Are they trying to kill us?" Emmett asked.
Jasper laughed and Edward rolled his eyes.
"They just want to tease us Em. And can you try and keep your lust leveled? You're going to make me pounce on Alice and find some empty room..."
"God, think of what I have to put up with. I have to see the things he wants to do to her. I'd trade for your gift any day…"
Edward walked over to me and pulled me off to the other side of the dance floor.
He kissed me urgently.
When we came apart for air his eyes instantly locked with mind.
The music slowed and Edward grinned.
I know just how to whisper,
And I know just how to cry;
"May I have this dance?" Edward asked while holding out his hand.
I smiled and placed my hand in his.
I know just when to face the truth,
And then I know just when to dream.
And I know just where to touch you,
And I know just what to prove.
He led us to the center of the crowd and I wrapped my arms around his neck.
I know when to pull you closer,
And I know when to let you loose.
And I know the night is fading,
And I know that time's gonna fly.
And I'm never gonna tell you
Everything I've got to tell you,
But I know I've got to give it a try.
We swayed to the music, still locked in each other's eyes.
I was lost in them.
I know all the rules
And then I know how to break em
And I always know the name of the game.
He leaned in to whisper the lyrics in my ear.
But I don't know how to leave you,
And I'll never let you fall;
And I don't know how you do it…
His voice made my knees weak.
Making love out of nothing at all.
"I love you, Isabella."
"I love you too. More than my own life."
He smiled and twirled me around.
I pulled Edward closer to me, never wanting to let him go.
Alice was dancing next to us with Jasper. My back was turned to them.
At the time I hadn't even noticed they were there. I had forgotten everyone else in the room. It was as if it were just us two at that moment for me.
Edward, everything is ready for you guys. I left a blindfold in your car.
Edward winked at her while I became distracted by Emmett making a fool of himself dancing.
"Bella." Edward said suddenly. "Would you like to get out of here?"
"But, I thought you wanted to be here…"
"Well, yeah but I have something planned for us."
He smiled crookedly and my breathing hitched.
"Ok…let's go then."
We walked out of the gym and he opened the door of his car for me to step in.
He walked around and got in the driver's seat.
He looked around for a second and then brought out a blindfold from the back seat.
"I'd like for you to wear this."
I raised an eyebrow at him.
"What for?" I asked.
"Because I want this to be a surprise." He smiled.
"Hmph…fine. Even though you know I don't like to be surprised."
I tried to glare at him but couldn't once I looked in to his eyes.
My lip twitched up into a smile regardless of my efforts.
He put the blindfold up to my eyes and tied it gently.
I smiled wickedly.
"Oh and one more thing…" he kissed my lips softly and spoke against them. "Hold your breath. No cheating."
He knew I would be able to tell where we were going if I took in the scent of the area.
"Damn, you caught me. Okay, I'll hold my breath."
We drove for about fifteen minutes.
We came to a stop and Edward made his way around to my door. He opened it and cradled me in his arms pulling me out of the car.
He started to run through the trees.
The wind making our hair whip around in slow motion as he ran quickly through the forest.
A few seconds later he stopped and set me on my feet again.
"Can I look now?" I asked impatiently.
He chuckled and wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Yes love, you can look now."
I untied the blindfold and smiled.
We were in our meadow.
A large blanket was spread out on the ground and there was a basket on top of it.
Off to the side were a few candles lighting up the dark clearing.
"A picnic?"
"Yeah, there's going to be a lunar eclipse tonight. I thought it would be nice to watch it from out here, with you."
It was a beautiful clear night.
All the stars were out, the sky was accented with purples and blues, and the moon was big and bright.
"It's perfect." I smiled and spun around to kiss him.
"Come on, I brought us a snack."
He led me to the blanket and we sat down.
He reached into the basket and pulled out two champagne glasses.
"Edward, we don't even drink…and you're underage."
He smirked and pulled out a small thermos.
"It's not alcohol." He said as he rolled his eyes.
He opened it and the smell made my throat burn.
He poured the thick red liquid in the glasses and handed me one.
I laughed.
Only Edward.
"But you don't drink blood either."
"Well, I don't, but I can. I want to share this with you though."
I grinned and brought the glass up to take in its scent.
"Grizzly?" I asked.
"Only the best." He chuckled. "Emmett brought some back from his hunt yesterday. I thought it would be a nice touch."
I took a sip from my glass and he joined in.
I moved closer to him as we finished our glasses.
We lay down to look up at the sky.
The dark shadow of the eclipse began to take over the moon.
"It's beautiful." I said.
"It is." He replied.
I turned to look at him and he was looking at me with love shinning in his eyes.
"I take it you're not talking about the moon?" I giggled.
"I love you, Bella."
I kissed him passionately, lost in his taste.
His tongue brushed my lips asking for entrance, and I granted it.
The eclipse now forgotten, Edward lifted me up and placed me on his lap.
My hand traveled to entwine itself in his hair.
His hand held my neck to keep me close and the other was at my lower back.
He mindlessly rubbed my exposed skin under the straps of my dress.
I pulled away and stood up to turn away from him.
He got up and grasped on to my arm, gently pulling me back towards his embrace.
I knew he was thinking the same thing I was.
"Bella, I'm not as fragile as I was before."
I sighed.
"I know you're stronger now, but I can still hurt you…"
"You won't"
His lips crashed onto mine.
My kisses became much more urgent. And I hesitated as I pulled myself back slightly to take a deep breath.
Edward cupped my cheek and placed a small chaste kiss on my lips.
I traced his lips with my fingers and trailed them down his jaw and neck, ending at his collar.
I bit my lip slightly as I undid the first button.
Edward's heart quickened as he took deeper breaths.
I undid the rest and slowly let his shirt fall to the ground.
I looked back up to meet his eyes.
His hands caressed my shoulders down the length of my arms, letting the thin straps of my dress fall from my shoulders.
He was silently asking me with his eyes if it was ok to keep going.
I smiled as I reached behind me and slowly unzipped my gown.
I let the gown fall to the ground and pool at my feet.
His eyes widened.
I bit at my lower lip nervously.
He closed the distance between us and kissed me softly as he rested his hand on my lower back.
He pulled away and smiled.
He picked me up and cradled me in his arms, laying me down on the blanket.
He lay next to me and let his eyes roam my body.
I felt a little self conscious as I was now only wearing my white lace underwear that Alice so thoughtfully laid out for me earlier tonight...
It was the first time I had let him see this much of me.
"You truly are the most beautiful woman I have ever met. I love you with all of my being."
"I love you too, Edward." I pulled him closer to me and whispered. "Make love to me."
His lips met mine once more.
"Uh…why do I keep seeing you both as a blurry mess rolling around on the couch?" Alice said breaking us out of our shared memories.
Edward blushed.
"Um, nothing just reliving prom..." I said quietly.
"OH! You mean the night you made my dear brother a man?" she said with a wicked grin on her face.
"Alice…" Edward groaned.
I buried my face into Edward's neck.
Alice giggled.
Edward quickly threw a pillow at Alice, hitting her right in the head.
"Hey! No fair…" Alice pouted.
"Just because you didn't see it coming doesn't mean it's not fair." Edward laughed.
She stuck her tongue out at him just before her eyes glazed over.
"We'll be landing in 5 minutes. Beth and Demetri are waiting for us at the airport."
I sighed.
Back to reality.
What does the future hold for us?
So there you go, you have some more info on some of the changes in Edward.
I'll go into some more details about it in the next chapter when they meet with the Volturi.
Hope you guys liked this chapter. =)
It looks like I'll be doing one more chapter, and then an epilogue.
If you guys have any ideas for a sequel let me know ASAP.
If I make one I'm going to need a story line so I can start it up in my epilogue…
(I'm still iffy about wanting to do that…but if I get a good enough idea then sure why not)
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-Jan