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Emmett's POV

"Carlisle! Cullens! My dear, dear friends." Aro said, with an angelic smile that I knew I couldn't trust. He held his arms out subjectively.

The Volturi, to my horror, had arrived a couple of minutes ago. They had appeared at our window. It kinda reminded me of a horror movie, where the murderer suddenly appears, grinning at you, sending shivers down your spine.

"Hello, Aro." Carlisle nodded his head in the direction of the Italian vampires. He turned to the others. "Caius, Marcus, Demetri, Jane."

They all nodded.

"Emmett!" Aro grinned. "I'm so delighted you've joined us, at last. Frozen forever at 16 and a half. How does it feel?"

I grimaced. "Um.. It's great?" It came out more of a question. Is it possible for vampires to be retarded?

"So glad you've joined us. Finally." Caius said, his nostrils flaring.

"Oh! How rude of me! Greetings Bella, Edward, Jasper, Alice, and Esme." Aro said cheerfully. His skin shined in the light. It looked like his skin was going to crumple.

"Hello." They all said glumly.

"Aro, if you don't mind, it'd be best you left. You've checked on Emmett, he's one of us now. I don't want to sound rude, but the humans around here will be getting suspicious." Carlisle said politely, smiling. His smile was so reassuring I don't know how Aro will say no.

"Of course." Aro nodded. "Oh, and Edward, Bella and Alice. Don't forget, the offer to join us is still open. We'd welcome you with open arms."

Alice, Edward and Bella looked at all of us.

"No, thankyou." Alice soprano voice chimed, smiling like a little fairy from a kids TV show.

"Thanks, Aro, but no thanks." Bella said, her face unreadable.

Edward just shook his head.

"Goodbye Cullens. We hope to visit again soon, unless, you permit us." Aro said.

The room was silent.

I don't think any of us wanted them to return.

"Safe travelling." Carlisle said simply.

The black cloaked vampires nodded, then were gone within seconds. I took a deep breath, sighing.

I picked Rose up, and held her above my head. She giggled, and placed her hands on my shoulders. I felt so relieved that they were gone, and we'd never have another problem with them again.. Or we hope so. (A/N: leader into a sequel? Who knows..)

"God.. I'll miss all this drama." I scoffed sarcastically.

"Pfft. I won't." Jasper said.

"I was being sarcastic."

"Oh."

We all laughed, then sighed.

"So.. What now?" I asked.

"I'd better give the pack a call. Although they probably already know about the transformation." Carlisle said, and walked the kitchen to get the family phone.

"Hello, Sam."

I heard yelling on the phone, and froze.

"Calm down Sam, we didn't have a choice. Please calm down." Carlisle said.

"Jacob told us this would be happening. But we didn't think it would be so soon."

"Yes, I'm sorry. None of us wished for this fate for him."

"I suppose. Well, Jacob gave permission, so I guess it's cool. Sorry for yelling. Our truce is forever strong, right?"

"Of course. Goodbye Sam."

"'Cya Carlisle. Tell everyone I said hi."

"Sure."

Carlisle hung up the phone, and smiled at us. "Everything's cleared up now. Are you relieved, son?"

I nodded, and looked down at Rose. "Yep."

"So, what now? No vampires after me, no vicious vendettas, no obsessive girlfriends.." I thought aloud.

"Definitely no obsessive girlfriends." Rose laughed. "You got me."

"That's all I've ever wanted."

I kissed her cheek, but she pulled my face to hers. We kissed for a long time. We got interrupted by the coughs and splutters around us; I'd totally forgotten we were..

"Sorry."

Everyone laughed, and let out a sigh of relief.

These past 16 years had past as if a blur; A surreal, too good to be true blur..

I took in a sigh of relief, as I looked around at my smiling family.

But there was one thing I wanted to do, to make things all worth it..

I got down on one knee, holding Rosie's perfect hand. I reached for the small leather box in my pocket. Rosalie gasped; Her hand flew to her mouth.

Of course everyone in the family was in on it except for her.

I heard Esme happy sobs, and smiled.

"Rosalie Lillian Hale," I said. "Will you do me the honour, of becoming my wife?"

She smiled. as I opened up the box.

The ring I had purchased for her was beautiful; Alice, Esme and Bella had helped of course. I couldn't say no to my mother's pleading eyes.

Rosalie let out the most beautiful laugh I've ever heard. "Of course I will!"

I took the ring out of the box, and slid it onto her slender, perfect finger. I had a feeling if she was human, she would have cried. I had a flashback moment of when we bought the ring..

"Oh my gosh! Emmett.. Our little boy.. Is getting married!" Esme cheered happily, as I drove my sisters and Mom to the jewellers, just outside of Mobile.

Esme un – did her seat belt, and leaned forward to kiss my cheek.

I wiped it off jokingly. "Mom.." I groaned. She laughed.

"Emmett! This is so exciting! Oh. My. God." Alice squealed. "I'm so glad you invited us to help you pick out the ring!"

I laughed. "Um, I didn't invite you guys, you invited yourselves."

Alice scowled, and Bella giggled.

"You didn't want us to come?" Alice said, sounding hurt.

Uh oh. I hope I haven't offended her. "No! No! I love you guys, and want you to help pick out the perfect ring for my lady."

"Aw!" Esme said, grinning at me. I know she could see the love in my eyes. "I'm so proud of you!"

"Thanks, Mom. But what about the wedding? Who will plan that—"

There was a loud, ear piercing squeal, and I held my hands to my ears.

"EMMETT! PICK MEEEEEEE!" Alice yelled. "I'M HURT YOU'D EVEN GIVE IT A SECOND THOUGHT!"

"Can't I help, too?" Esme said. It struck me that Bella had been so quiet this whole car ride.

"You still there Belly – Bear?" I asked.

"Sure."

"Sweet I—"

"EMMETT MCCARTY CULLEN HOW DARE YOU TRY TO CHANGE THE SUBJECT!" Alice continued to squeal. I groaned.

"Alllllli, How do you know she wants that?" I said, sounding hopeful. I didn't want to endure an embarrassing wedding as much as the next man.

"Emmett, have you been living on Mars? Rose is a softy was showing herself off." Alice corrected me, as if it was a How – the – hell – could – you – not – know – that kinda of comment.

"Well I'm sorry, but she doesn't tell me things like that very often. I don't like to talk about that with her. I know she's very touchy about it. I don't want to upset her." I said.

"Oh, sweetheart." Esme said, and rubbed my shoulder.

"Emmett," Bella said from the back seat. "When I was still human, Rosalie told me a story about her human life. She's always wanted a grand, white wedding; Where people will look at her like she's the most beautiful person in the world."

"She is the most beautiful person in the world."

Esme, Bella and Alice awwwed, and I sighed.

"I guess we'll have to have a wedding then." I groaned.

"THANKYOU EMMY! OH MY GOSH I LOVE YOU!" Alice kissed my cheek, and bounced in the back seat. I laughed at my sister.

We pulled up in front of the jewelery shop, and a women was giving me weird looks. She winked at me, and licked her lips. I shivered, and continued walking into the shop.

A short, frail man was at the counter in a blue suit. His eyes widened, and my huge frame I guessed, seeing he was so small.

"Hello Sir. Can I help you?"

"No, thankyou, we're just looking."

"We?"

He was being a little too nosy for my liking, so I scoffed. "I'm here with my sisters, and my Mother. What's it to you?"

"Um.. Nothing. Happy shopping."

I shook my head, and headed to the back of the store, where Esme, Bella and Alice were gazing in awe at a ring in a glass cabernet.

"What'd you guys find?" I asked them, looking down into the same cabernet. I gawked at what I saw.

Sitting in the cabernet, was a silver band ring. It was encrusted with 3 diamonds, shining beautifully.

"Whoa," I said stunned. "That was quick."

"What was?" Bella asked.

"We've already found the ring." I answered, still staring at the ring.

"Eek!" Alice squealed, bouncing up and down.

I dug my wallet out of my back pocket, and shuffled through my receipts, and credit cards.

Alice and Carlisle had insisted I get a credit card, and.. I agreed.

"How much do you have on your credit card?" Esme asked.

"Um.. I think I have like.. 200 bucks. Should be enough, right?" I answered.

Alice looked at me, and put her hands on her hips.

"What?"

"Are you serious Emmett? Only 200 bucks? You started with 2,000! What happened! This ring is 2,500 anyway! Where'd all your money go?" Alice nearly shouted.

"Well.. I was bored the other day, so Jaz and I went Michael's camping store and bought paint ball guns." (Michael's camping store is actually a store in my home town, Sydney, Australia.)

"What?! Emmett, god damn it." Alice huffed. "I'm going to have to lend you money. And a lot of it."

I sighed. "You don't have too—"

"No!" She put her hand in front of my face, as to silence me. "I will pay."

I groaned. "I'll be in so much debt!"

"Don't worry about it. We're the Cullens. Centuries worth of savings, remember?" Alice shrilled.

I laughed. "Ha. Oh yeah. Let's get it."

The chirpy salesman walked around to our counter. "Have you made up your mind?"

"Yes. We'd like to get this one, please." I said, pointing to the ring inside the glass.

"Sure."

He grabbed a handful of keys out of his pocket, and bent down to undo a drawer we couldn't see.

"Sweet."

"So when are you going to propose, Em?" Esme asked.

"Um.. Not sure yet. Maybe just the spur of the moment, you know?" I said.

"Oka—Eek!" Alice squealed.

I instantly knew Alice had just had a vision, from the excitement of her tone.

"What is it?" I asked, placing my hand on her shoulder.

"I know when you're going to propose to Rosie!" She said as if she was singing, and bounced as per usual.

"When?"

"I'm not going to tell!"

I groaned, as she handed over her credit card to the annoying clerk. (Do you guys know in the simpsons, that guy who always goes 'Ah yessssssssssssss'? Well that's what these guys are based on 'k?)

I returned back to the present, to a very excited family.

Rose was squealing, and bouncing, just like Alice. I'd never seen her do that before..

She turned around to me, and ran at me at full speed. She was in my arms within 63rd of a second. I held her close to me, smelling her golden hair.

She brought her face to mine, and kissed me, long and hard.

After we pulled away, the family gathered to congratulate us.

"Oh honey," Esme said, her voice breaking an octave. "This is so great!"

She hugged me, then then let Carlisle through. He rested one hand on my shoulder, then sighed. "Son. I'm so happy for you. Congratulations, and I wish you the best."

I said my thanks, as Jasper and Alice congratulated me.

"Oh Emmy!" Alice squealed, kissing my cheek. "Congrats. I've been waiting for this for so long!"

"Hey, man. Glad you're finally tied down. Congratulations." Jasper said, smiling.

"Thanks guys."

I heard Bella laugh hysterically, and run into my arms. She hugged me for a long time, and I had to admit, I was confused. Was she high or something?

"Congratulations Little Emmett!" She shrilled, then laughed again. She pulled away from me, to let Edward through.

"Good job Em. I'm glad you've finally found someone you want to spend your life with." Edward congratulated me.

"Thankyou, everyone." I pulled Rosie close to me, and kissed her cheek. "I think you girls have some wedding planning, correct?"

Rosalie let out a loud, but beautiful laugh, and ran to Esme. "Yes! Yes we do!"
I laughed at her enthusiasm, and walked to the other guys.

"And we have a bachelor party to plan." Jasper said, grinning.

"What do we do at a vampire party?"

"We hunt of course. Hunt wild game." Edward said, grinning as well.

"Sweeeet." I said. I looked around, and realised the girls had disappeared. "Pfft. Where'd they run off too?"

"Guess." Jasper grinned, then rolled his eyes when I didn't respond. "Wedding plans. Duh."

I laughed. "Well what do you wanna do?"

The light bulb went on in my head, and my eyes widened.

PAINTBALL!

Maybe those paintball guns would come into use now..

Edward chuckled to himself, then shrugged.

"Well what do you guys think?" I asked, after moments of silent.

"Sounds.. immature but a good time." Edward smiled.

"Ugh, Emm—" Jasper began.

"C'mon Jasper!"

"But Em—"

"Don't be boring!"

"EMMETT! LET ME FINISH!"

"Whoa dude, chill. It's only paintball."

"THANKYOU!"

"Huh?"
"Well you and Edward knew what was going on, but I didn't. I can't read minds, in case you have forgotten!"

I rolled my eyes. "Oh yeah, that's right. I did forget,"

I snorted. "Something that cool is generally easy to forget."

"You think being able to read minds is cool?" Edward asked, his mouth tugging up at the corner.

"Ugh.. Yep." I popped on the 'p'.

"Pfft. Why?" Edward said, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

"Cause you can know about things before they happen." I replied, then shrugged.

"It's not that easy. Do you know how annoying it is, invading people's privacy?"

I thought about it for a second.

"Is that why you love Bella?" I said casually.

"One of the reasons, yes."

I nodded in understanding. "Maybe it's not so great."

"What do you think about changing the emotional atmosphere?" Jasper asked hopefully.

I shrugged. "Meh."

"What do ya mean 'meh'?"

"It's not that great."

Jasper gasped. "What? You ass!"

I gasped back in fake horror. "Oh. My. God."

Edward and Jasper were laughing their asses off. I began laughing with them.

"At least we have a power." Edward and Jasper said, crossing their arms, and standing back to back as if they were super heroes.

"Yeah.. Well.. I.. and.." I stuttered, looking for a great come back. "I'm super strong and big!"

Edward nodded, as if saying I – guess – that's – alright..

"And I'm a newborn." I stuck my tongue out at them, then sucked it back in. God I was getting like Ali..

"Are you going to start bouncing up and down and kissing Jasper as well?" Edward teased.

I looked at him, scowling. "You.. You.."

"Ugh, hello? Non—"

"Jaz, shut it."

"But Em, I'm—"

"Jaz!"

"EMMETT!"

I jumped at his aggressive – ness, and spun around. "WHAT?!"

"I'M NOT A FRICKEN MIND READER I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT!" Jasper spat, then laughed. "Oh yes, and why are you kissing me?"

"Because I lurve you." I grinned, making kissing noises, and walking to him. I held out my arms, then hugged him. I squeezed him tight, and lifted him off the ground in one of my 'bear hugs.'

"Emmett!" Jaz choked, making gagging noises.

"Yes, lover?"

"You're.. crushing me!"
I dropped him instantly, and stepped back. "My point exactly."

"What do you mean?"

"I can crush you."

"You want to crush your brothers?"

"At times." I grinned. "C'mon, let's play paintball."

"So where'd you stash the guns?" Jasper asked, as they both followed me up the stairs.

"In a place no one would ever look." I smiled.

I stopped in front of Carlisle and Esme's room, and spun around to face my best brothers. The gawked at me.

"You kept them in our parents room?" Edward said, stunned. I put both of my hands on the edges of the door frame.

"Yeah, I did. No one goes in here very often." I said.

"You kidding me? Carlisle and Esme live here!" Edward laughed.

"Maybe so, I found a place even they never look."

I walked into the room, and into the connecting bathroom. Edward and Jasper followed me, seeming confused. I had been very careful to cover up my mind from Edward, picturing Rose..

"Oh god, Emmett stop." Edward said, his face turning sour.

"Sorry."

I walked a couple of meters, then stood in front of the toilet. "Behold."

I pulled 3 of the many paintball guns from behind the toilet, and Jasper and Edward let out booming laughs.

I high fived Jasper.

"Nice hiding spot! Nobody ever goes there anymore! Ah.. the many high lights of being the immortal damned. "Jasper laughed.

I handed them both the guns, and grabbed a HUGE bag of different coloured balloons from behind the toilet.

"How many fins did you buy?" Edward asked.

"One from every member of the family. Even Renesmee and Jacob." I said, pleased with myself.

"Nice."
"So.. Where are we going to play this?" I asked. I hadn't thought that far ahead..

"Eddie's room?"

"NO!"

"Awww.. Why?"

"Because it's my room!"

"Oh, yep okay, I see the problem." I nodded, and Edward groaned. "What about.. Jasper and Alice's room."

"Keep dreaming, brother." Jasper scoffed.

"How about we just go to the backyard/ forest?" I asked.

"Sure."

"Why not."

"But we have to clear of Esme's garden." Edward said.

"Yeah, yeah. I really don't want to face the wrath of a angry Esme.. for the 5th time." I laughed.

"Hey Em, it was your fault for hurling a vase at Bella's head, then cleaning up Amy's room, wrestling with Jacob, playing football with Edward and I, your many pranks with Bella, and falling over on Esme's garden back in Forks." Jasper said.

I was having several flashbacks, then shivered at the countless hours of moping, scraping, washing..

"AIM! FIRE!" I heard Jasper yell, and I immediately looked up, only to get a paintball in the face.

Being dead was okay, seeing I only felt a very, very, faint sting of the ball on my skin. I ran my finger over face.

Yellow paint.

"Hey! No fair! I haven't even loaded my gun!" I wailed.

"While you were day dreaming, we had loaded, and sprinted down here. Your fault, not ours." Jasper shrugged. I groaned.

I ran to the bag, and loaded about 20 balls into my gun.

"TAKE THAT MIND READER!" I yelled, aiming at Edward. I fired a red paint ball. It hit Edward on the shoulder, splattering paint everywhere. I laughed.

I felt the light sting of a paint bullet on the back of my head, and spun around. The cold air whipped through my curly hair. I felt the light drops of rain splatter on my nose.

I pressed down the trigger on my gun, shooting a ball at a disfigured shaped flying past me. I heard a groan, and grinned.

"YOU'RE NOT VERY STRONG ARE YOU NOW?" I heard a eerie voice cackle from the darkness. I gawked, and fired.

"OW! YOU BITCH!"

"Jasper Hale?! Did you just call me a bitch?" I laughed. "That's slightly gay.."

"How?"

"Wouldn't you call me an asshole, or something witty?" I grinned.

"I dunno."

By now Edward was gathered around us. I grinned evily, and fired another paint bullet.

A/N: Sorry guys, but I'm gonna flash to the girls now. It gets really boring having to write about EVERY SINGLE shot fired by the boys.

Rosalie's POV

"So, if I walk down here, and the crowd will stand here—"

"JASPER! DON'T BE AN RETARD!" Emmett howled. We all rolled our eyes.

"Hey Esme, where's Carlisle?" I asked, perplexed.

"He had to go to the hospital. Emergency." Esme said, while writing down wedding details.

"At 3 o' clock in the morning?" I asked.

"Yes. Someone got rushed in after they didn't wake up." Esme sighed.

"That's sad. Can you imagine how horrible it would be?" Bella said.

"Yeah." Alice said. "I have the best idea—Oh god."

I looked at from my magazine. "What is it?"

"Tell the guys to quiet down."

"Why?"

We all heard the knock at the door, and got up from my bed. We all walked down the stairs, and Esme swang the door open.

Standing there was 2 formally dressed policemen, glaring at us with sour expressions.

"Yes, officer, how can we help you?" Esme smiled. Hopefully she'll get us outta this.

Both of the men's eyes widened, as they took us in. They ,ay as well have dribbling. I smiled.

"Good.. ugh.. Morning ma'am. We have received some disturbed calls from around the neighbourhood. Apparently there is loud yelling, in pain." The tall, dark cop said.

I rolled my eyes. The boys..

"It's okay officer. I'll take care of them. Thankyou." I said. The 2 men eyes widened again, and they gasped at the sound of my voice.

"Ugh.. o-kay ma'am. Have a good.. m-morning." The other one said. We shut the door, and turned to each other.

"The boys."

I crossed my arms. "I have a idea."

Alice giggled insanely, and clapped her hands.

"How about.. We give them a little bit in return." I grinned.

"What do you mean?" Esme asked.

"Let's get our guns."

Sorry for the cliffy- God I have a cold again; throat burn. Vampire bite, anyone? Hehe. I tried to make this chapter sort of humorous- don't know if I succeeded. So let me know! REVIEW!

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