THE CHAPTER BEFORE

The figures in the distance started to get darker but before I passed out I heard a panicked melodic voice, Edward.

"Bella, Bella!"

Explanation

I woke up on their dining room table. The brilliant overhead light was blinding yet, I could plainly see the glowing filaments in the light bulb. I could see each colour too, it was a rainbow. Behind the light I could see the light wood lining the high ceiling and the dust floating in the air like snowflakes, each distinct and separate particle. Edward once said vampires were easily distracted, we were. The figures started in become clearer. My family was standing around the table. Esme and Carlisle were standing at the head, Jasper and Alice pressed up against the side of the table, Rosalie and Emmett on the west side of the table staring at me with concern, Scarlet and Jonas were standing beside Edward. He was the one I was searching for. I smiled.

If I could have blushed I would have. He cocked his head to the side and leaned into kiss me. Just a quick peck but it still sent a tingling sensation throughout my body.

"What happened?" I just had to ask. Personally I couldn't I get over the fact that I fainted and what happened after I fainted too.

"You don't remember?" Jasper asked seriously.

"I remember bits and pieces but what happened after I passed out?"

"Nothing you were only out for a minute or two but why were you so scared? Pardon my choice of words but you looked like you were running for your life. My question is why did you pass out?" Alice enthused.

"Umm, well since I am a shape shifter I do have some human qualities like passing out and still being clumsy. I passed out when I was racing Edward I ran until I checked behind me and saw Tanya. It scared the heck out of me. She looked like Victoria which scared me the most. She had her lips curled up at the corner laughing manically while she chased me. It was horrible." I winced and Edward was quickly by my side in seconds hugging my tightly to his chest.

"It is okay, love," he whispered.

"On another note," Alice paused trying to change the subject. "Bella, if you are okay can you tell us how you came to be one of us? I am dying to know the story and start from the beginning. Okay?" Alice questioned. I nodded and everyone walked into the family room and sat down.

"I am right beside you, Bella, go on," he encouraged.

"The whole story?"

"Yes!" Alice practically screamed.

"Well, after Edward left me I started to die basically. My chest ached everyday and I had to hold myself together so, I didn't fall into pieces," I winced. I hated telling this story. Esme looked horrified. I continued, "I was the centre of gossip for months. Until one day after I had a fight with my dad I went out for a walk. I wandered into the meadow where I met Laurent. He was hungry but I was sadly pleased that I was going to die. It would put me out of my misery. Then when I woke up I met those two," pointing to Jonas and Scarlet. They smiled. "A week later after my funeral I found the note Edward left me." I was sobbing tearlessly while I tried to continue. "Then a week ago, I saw your family. I was posing as Maria at Forks High School." I didn't want to continue because I knew they all knew the rest of the story. They all stared at me horrified.

"Bella, I am so sorry," Esme cried.

"Bella, I have committed a crime. I am truly sorry for what I have put you threw," Edward said ashamed of his action.

"It is okay Edward because now here with you," I said trying to make him feel better. "I forgive you. If you forgive me?"

"For what?" Everyone asked.

"For ruining the wedding," I mumbled ashamed.

Edward chuckled and pulled me closer. "I love you Bella," he whispered.

"I love you too, Edward."

"So, Bella what is your power?" Emmett asked trying to conceal his enthusiasm. His eyes burned with curiosity.

"I am a shape-shifter and a shield but I can only block people and shield myself and others." They all nodded.

"Hmmm..." Carlisle seemed to pounder that I had two powers instead of one.

Then I looked outside to the ruined wedding. The guests were gone and it was nearly twilight.

Our time.

"I better get going," I stood up but Edward wouldn't let go. I didn't let go either.

"Why don't you stay the night so we can catch up?" he offered.

"Sure," I agreed. I walked Scarlet and Jonas to the door with Edward by my side

"Bye, Scarlet, bye Jonas see you on Monday at school. I think Edward might drive me." They smiled and left. Edward released me to go and get something while I went to go talk with Jasper. He seemed upset all night.

"Hey Jasper," I smiled timidly. Jasper and I never had the best relationship we were just-

"I am sorry Bella, if it weren't for me we would have stayed-"

"Jasper everything is said and done so don't beat yourself up about it. Okay?"

"Fine," he stared to walk away.

I pulled him back and stared him in the eyes and said, "I forgive you, so don't you dare start to mope," he laughed and agreed. I turned the corner into the main hall and saw him. He made my cold dead heart flutter.

"Hey, Edward!" I said full of enthusiasm. He smiled mischievously and took my hand leading me off into the moonlit forest.

"Where are we going?" I asked impatiently while running by his side

"You'll see," He mused. I groaned he knew I hated surprises.

I AM REALLY REALLY SORRY I HAVEN'T POSTED IN A WHILE!!! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HERE YOUR RESONSES. THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE REVIEWED!