A/N: well everyone, this is it. This is all I wrote. Lol. Hopefully I've closed up the loose ends and can satisfy everyone with this epilogue. It will be in snippets. The first will be a requested moment of the twins first birthday. After that it will be random moments in time through out the years. Hope you enjoy.

I will fully update the Pinteresr board for this story today or tomorrow. The link is in my profile. I will not be posting anything right away, but I do have a story already started. Due to its more fake nature I want to get it written to almost completion before I post it. So no writing hiatus, just a posting one. I hope it'll be interesting to you. It's all human, no supernatural. It'll deal with some dark issues, abuse, PTSD, things like that. I hope you'll join me when I begin to post it. It will be Jasper/Bella as always.

Anyway, withou further ado: The End

Epilogue

Bella

"Happy birthday dear Micah and Carlie. Happy birthday to you..." We're all singing as we celebrate the day my children were born.

At one year old they look twelve. Carlie has grown into a beautiful young lady. Her hair down to her waist and curly like her father's. He skin is as flawless as it was after her birth and maintains that rosy cheeked complexion. She's tall and I have a feeling she'll end up taller than me.

She still loves Jake as much as she ever has, but we still think she'll wind up rebelling her lot in life later. Micah has grown just as tall. His honey blond hair is cropped shorter than Jasper's. He's so studious. Quiet and observant. Much like his father. He and Jennifer have grown quite close and I feel when he's older he will be more accepting of their relationship. I don't know quite what to think as far as their future goes. They could be predictable and he go to college and then they get married and stay with us, or they could completely surprise us.

Eleazar turned out to be right about her. She's extremely intelligent. She's now in college, first semester, and her professors and the dean are already talking to us about the possibility of her graduating in two years as opposed to the four her chosen major requires. She wants to become a doctor like Carlisle so she has to have four years of regular college courses, the four years of medical school and then another three of residency before becoming one.

But if they're correct, she could be a prodigy and easily do it in four years or six instead of eight. Though she would be required to do those last three no matter what. She just takes everything in stride though. She's still soft spoken and incredibly sweet. She has become so ingrained in our family that it's as if she's always been here.

The same can be said for Deigo and Bree. They're very popular at school and there are humans in our home often. Carlisle and Esme take it all in stride. As long as we're all careful there should be no cause for concern. We'll see though, since it's been just about a month since the school year started.

Jake is still very much a part of our lives. His dad is spending as much time as he can with him since we'll be leaving at the end of the summer. That's what we decided. So we can get everything situated in Italy and so Jake has the summer to spend with his family and friends as well.

Carlisle and Esme, as well as Diego of course, have decided to stay in Forks another year though. So Bree can graduate from Forks and Jennifer can graduate from the University of Washington in Seattle. They'll join us as soon as they're done. We'll also visit as often as possible for Jennifer and Micah. It'll be hard for them to be apart as mates. There are also going to be several weddings to take place in the pack that we will be back for, or at least Jake will attend. With the village there Jasper and I won't be able to attend and risk being seen.

It'll be Rachel and Paul first. They will be having their's in August. Then Paul will be going to college nearby so he can just commute. Then in the fall it will be Jared and Kim and Leah and George will be having their's next spring. She's wanting to have the baby first.

I'm pulled from my musing by arms wrapping around my waist. He lays his chin on the top of my head and we watch our children open their gifts. So much has happened since we met, but one thing is for sure- our love is as strong and as fierce as it was then. I have a feeling it always will be.

Six Years Later

Jasper

"I don't know what to do Jazz. She's just so disrespectful. I get that she's upset now that she realizes what her relationship truly entails, but blaming us and taking it out on us and Jake is just too much. Plus the sneaking out to meet boys, she could get hurt! She thinks because she's a hybrid with a gift that she can use it to protect herself, but she could do more damage than she realizes I think. She could not only hurt the human, but reveal our secret and either force the brothers to discipline the family or make us have to move. She needs to understand this isn't ok. Sit her down. Talk to her. She listens to you more than me. I can't stand seeing Jake so miserable anymore."

I take my mate into my arms and hug her tight. She snuggles into my chest and sighs and I try to calm her. My mate agitated tends to agitate me and that's never a good thing. If I'm to talk to Carlie, I'll need to calm us both. I don't like yelling at my daughter, but lately she's been completely disrespectful and out of control. We left Volterra months ago. They've finally reached their majority and wished to attend regular high school do they could make friends. So we moved to the house in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

We managed to find a smaller property for sale not too far from the main house so we're not all being shoved under one roof. Bree and Diego left a couple years ago, after finishing their schooling.

The past six years flew by so fast it was barely a blur. Now we're facing exactly what we expected. While Jennifer and Micah are content to be with each other while he attends high school this year and she finishes her residency, Carlie is determined to date other guys and show us she doesn't care about Jake as much as I know she does- no matter how much it hurts Jake and her mother.

They just started school two months ago and she's already gone on six dates with two different guys. One a week. We were determined to try and let her get it out, but it seems now that my Bella has had enough. Jake was moping around the house so much that he finally moved into the main house yesterday and when Carlie asked why, we had to remind her of what his imprinting on her meant. I think she's gotten so used to him just being like a brother that she forgot when we told her before. Of course the fit she pitched got her grounded, the first time ever, and she's determined to prove us wrong.

So after yesterday I have to agree with my wife, enough is enough. It took all I had in me not to actually injure my child because she got in her mother's face like she did. I could see and feel the hurt in my mate when our daughter told her she hates us. I knew she didn't mean it, because I could feel the truth, but my wife didn't until I told her otherwise and it made me angry. As much as I love my children, Bella will always come first.

What Bella doesn't know though, is that I can feel Carlie's own misery. She doesn't like the fact that she's hurting Jake, that she's hurting us, and I have a feeling it won't be much longer until she gives in. But this talking back, ignoring our concerns, and going out and staying out past curfew or sneaking out shit is going to stop. Today. So after kissing my wife I head off to find my daughter. When I find her, she's in her room clutching her pillow and silently crying. I can feel the pain and misery coming from her and so I move to sit beside her on her bed and draw her into my arms.

She sobs into my chest. Telling me how sorry she is. When her tears finally subside I sit her up and tip her face up to look at mine. "You can fix this you know. Apologize to your mother for yesterday, then go find Jake. He will forgive you if you ask. We knew it might come to this sweetheart. You're much to like your mother at times. Stubborn, opinionated, but also very compassionate. Jake loves you baby girl, nothing can change that. And I have a feeling you love him too, you're just afraid. Afraid of having no control over this situation, but let me tell you a little secret. No one ever truly has control over their own fate. What will be will be. Now go."

"Thanks, Daddy. I love you."

"I love you too."

She bounds off the bed and goes to find her mother. I take that moment to think back over the past six years. We did everything we could with them in that time. I taught them to ride horses and how to defend themselves. They only had to use it once. A rogue vampire had been brought into the citadel for trial and had somehow gotten loose. Before he could be apprehended by Felix, he came across the twins. Thinking to use them as leverage he made to grab Carlie. We got there just in time to see their gifts in action.

In their fear for each other, Micah froze him and Carlie set him on fire. His screams echoed through the halls long after he was gone. They were just three years old at that point, though they looked fourteen or so. We reminded them that they were to never use their gifts again unless faced with a situation like that. They promised. They had a few nightmares over the next couple weeks, but it was finally pushed from their minds and they've since realized they had no choice. I'll never forget that moment. I was equal parts proud and terrified.

A year into our lives in Volterra we got word from Roderick. Serena was pregnant. Since that day they've had three beautiful children. They didn't grow nearly as fast as the twins or Serena so we're thinking the more diluted the vampire genes become the more human like they'll be. Each child grew in the womb over four months instead of one, the oldest is now five but she looks eight. Now it'll just be us waiting to see if they stop at some point or keep aging. How long it takes them to reach that age. And of course can they have children of their own?

Also, Aster is still hanging on- though his pack thinks he won't be with us more than another year or two.

Carlisle has been successful in his experiments and learned that a human woman can indeed be a surrogate for hybrid babies. Greta, the receptionist who volunteered, delivered to Athena and Caius a healthy baby boy they named Darien, for he is truly a gift for them. After that she was changed and has become part of the Guard. Her gift is invaluable. It's similar to what Edward's was, only she sees thoughts instead of hears them.

Nahuel has become a regular visitor, after spending two years with us to learn how to integrate with humans better. He moved back in with his aunt and Fred after he left us until he could build a separate hut from them. Now he's searching for a partner to make his life complete. Unfortunately he and his sister have yet to do so.

My mate went to college. Got a Masters of Science in Publishing and has her own company. It always tickles me when a new client meets her and sees how young she is. Though she mainly maintains an online correspondence.

Peter and the others also visit as often as they can. He and Charlotte are considering their own surrogacy. Though she hasn't quite convinced him yet. So far only Caius has used this method to have a child. Darien has grown just like the twins and will soon be their age in looks. Another three years.

Franky life has been an adventure of epic proportions. Our lives are anything but dull. And I wouldn't want it any other way.

Four Years Later

Bella

"You're absolutely stunning, Jennifer. Micah is going to go crazy when he sees you." I smile in the mirror at my soon to be daughter-in-law.

The wedding gown she chose is perfect for her, a sunny yellow a-line dress made of a sweetheart necklined satin underlining and a longsleeve lace overlay with an open back. It sweeps out in a small train as well. Her hair has been left long and wavy and has a crown of flowers on top. They've been together as a couple since Micah was seven. Or seventeen depending on how you wish to look at it. Now, three months after his college graduation, they're finally getting married.

"Mommy's so pretty." I look at my granddaughter.

She's the spitting image of her father. Her and her cousins' births just went to show that the sisters needed true mates to be able to have children, so Joham's experiments would have continued to fail since he would never have thought to look for a Guardian or another hybrid. Aro had great fun not telling him about it, but hinting at things and peaking the man's interests. We're afraid that he may have to be executed after all. He's been given as many things as could be to keep him entertained, but the lack of ability to go outside and to be a part of the world is starting to madden him.

Aro was afraid it might happen. He's going to give it another year, but if Joham gets any madder, they'll really have no choice but to end him.

It's strange to think that I'm a grandmother. I mean, I look just eighteen myself. We are one strange little family, but I wouldn't want it any other way. "Yes Marie, she is. Very pretty."

Marie is just five months old, but she's growing at a similar rate as the twins did, well almost. Her growth is just a tad slower than theirs, especially since she only looks eight when they looked nine at her age.

Before we know it Micah and Jennifer are standing side by side and reciting their vows. Then the officiant, Caius, pronounced them man and wife and I watch with happiness and pride as Micah gently takes his bride in his arms and delivers a gentle kiss. Then he lifts his daughter in his arms and kisses her cheeks making her giggle. Life is still perfect.

One Year Later

Jasper

I can't believe I'm walking Carlie down the aisle right now. Where have the years gone? Granted it's only been twelve years, but they've seemed to fly by in a single blink. She and Jake decided to wait until they were both done with college and I can't blame them. She also didn't want to steal her brother's thunder so they decided to get married a year after.

She looks lovely in Bella's wedding gown, which she asked her mother if she could wear. I had to laugh when she'd told me the story of her asking her mother if she could wear a pretty gown when she married Jake and the ensuing conversation after. She has always been tenacious. Just like her aunt Alice. I couldn't be prouder than I am in his moment.

We've come so far in such a short time. Our nest will be empty soon and Bella and I are thinking of taking a much needed second honeymoon. We're going to have to leave in another year or two after all. Maybe we'll take an extended tour of the world before coming back and settling into a new home with the rest of the family. I don't know.

My daughter gains my attention by cupping my cheek. "Thank you, Daddy. For being the best one in the world. Now let's get me down that aisle to my fiancé."

"It will be my pleasure baby girl."

As we pass out family, I can't help but smile. There are so many of us now. Peter and Charlotte are standing on one side, their son in Peter's arms. The little man looks so much like his father that they could be twins. Char beat him down a year ago and after their surrogates one month of pregnancy, Peter changed her and she's been a part of their family ever since. It always amazes me how big Charlotte's heart is.

Daphne, the human who agreed to carry Daniel, was a seventeen year old runaway. The arrangement might make others cringe, but she had nothing an no one to go back to by the time Peter found her lying in the street. After getting Carlisle to check her over medically it was discovered she had cancer and that she had maybe a year to live. In exchange for providing her womb for Peter and Charlotte's son, they would change her and save her life. She's now like a little sister to them and we all love her.

Tanya used not only a surrogate, but also a sperm donor to provide her with her daughter. She named her after their mother, Sasha. She's doted upon and spoiled by her aunts and uncles. She will want for nothing, ever. The donor is unknown, just a nomadic vampire Tanya met on her journey to find herself after all that cheap that happened with Edward. She's now content in herself and knows that if she's meant t be with someone, she'll find them or them her someday. She's not going to push it.

The brothers and their wives are here, as are several members of the Guard: Demetri, Renata, Jane and her brother Alec. Even Chelsea and her mate Afton. They're all people whose hearts were won by my children and they wanted to witness Carlie's happiness.

I stand proudly as I watch my daughter marry the love of her life. My own takes my hand and I turn to smile at her as Jake and Carlie say I do. When they go to kiss, I can't help capturing Bella's lips with my own. After thirteen years of being with this woman my love for her is as strong as it could ever be.

Seventeen Years Later

Bella

It's our thirtieth anniversary. Thirty years together, I can't believe it. These past years have been so full of love, life and laughter that my heart could be full to bursting if it still beat. In celebration of this one, we've come back to the cabin by the lake where he proposed. We'll only be here for the weekend though. We wanted to ensure that the cabin and the Forks house were still in good order and to commemorate these years by coming back to the town we first met.

We won't be able to come back here permanently for another fifty years or so, can't have anyone who might remember us still be here except the pack.

A lot has happened. We've become grandparents and great- grandparents. Our family has grown so big that we can't stay all together all the time anymore. Billy Black passed away two years ago from a heart attack. Jake was devastated. He and Carlie and the kids moved onto the Res for a few years, in fact we're going to see them tomorrow.

Sam has passed his leadership down to his son, Elliot, who is twenty five. They have made sure any of the children of the pack members know of their heritage, though none have shifted yet. He stopped phasing after the birth of his son and turned leadership over to Seth until such time that Elliot grew to manhood. Once Seth was no longer alpha he went off to travel the world. No one has seen him in years, though Leah gets a phone call every week.

The other pack members are also no longer phasing and they've all aged. It's strange seeing people who were once my age and looked my age now look as if they could be my parents. It's also sad because it means they'll be leaving this earth one day and I won't get to see them again.

Nahuel and Maysun finally found their mates, both human, and have since had children of their own. There are many hybrids in this world now. Caius and Athena stuck to just the one child though. And neither Marcus nor Aro took advantage of surrogacy. Though Rose and Em have. They have a beautiful little girl named Vera Fiona, after Rose's friend and Em's mother. Rose said if it hadn't been for visiting her friend that night then what happened to her wouldn't have happened and she would never have found Em. It's her way of finally letting go of the last and making into something somewhat good instead of the bad it's always been.

Esme and Carlisle are content with our children and theirs and so on. So they've not had any themselves.

I'm brought from my thoughts by my husbands lips kissing down my spine. I shudder at the soft caress, but squeal when he gets to my ass and bites it then slaps it. Before long all thoughts of anything else are driven from my mind as I concentrate on the feel of his hands on my skin, his tongue playing with my swollen nub as his fingers pump in and out of me- driving me to a screaming orgasm before he thrusts into me to the hilt.

The feeling of him filling me makes me moan and as he pushes me to yet another climax I claw at his back in a frenzy to reach it. I meet him thrust for thrust as he drives in and out of me, his thrusts becoming erratic as he gets closer and closer to his own. We come together, his weight pressing me into the mattress as I stroke his back languidly.

We just lay here like this until I feel him grow hard within me. Then we start all over again. We love each other for days, only leaving the bed long enough to hunt. Our solitude is eventually broken by the sounds of pounding on the door. "Would you two break it up for gods sake! We can smell the sex out here. Your family would like to see you like you promised!"

"Oops. We might have forgotten something darlin'. Not that I'm complaining. Come on. We better get down there before she comes back."

I giggle. Sometimes I love my daughter but at this moment I want to kick her ass for interrupting what has had to be the best fuck fest Jasper and I have had to date. I think he can feel my disappointment because he leans over and kisses me once more. "Don't worry wife, once we get rid of the spawn we can get right back in this bed and not leave it ever."

"I heard that," we hear from downstairs.

Laughing we shower really quick and then head downstairs to visit with our daughter and those family members she has with her. Jake looks just as he did thirty years ago, although he did grow to look twenty two. Our Carlie is still as lovely as ever. And all their children and grandchildren are just as pretty or handsome as they are. They're all immortal, they just grow at different rates depending on how many vampire genes each has.

Our lives have always been so full and they'll continue that way for eternity. Sitting here surrounded by the ones I love I can't help but send up a silent thank you to whoever it is that controls ones destiny. Whether it's the god my dad believed in or just my mother's blind hope in good things coming to good people I don't know. All I know is I'm so thankful for it. It may have taken my parents from me but it led me to Jasper. And through Jasper it has led me to things I never imagined to achieve.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, our lives are perfect.

a/n: and they lived happily ever after. THE END.