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If you had asked me whether I would ever love Forks a week ago, I would have laughed. But now I love everything about it even its nonexistent sunny days because it was the place where I met my Edward.

Oh Edward, what can I say about him? Words like gentleman, handsome, beautiful all were invented just to describe him. He was not only beautiful outside but inside too. He was my personal Adonis or was it Eros.

He was more beautiful than them all combined. Sometimes I felt that I was unworthy of his love. I was a mere human with pale skin, plane brown eyes and a lack of balance. There was nothing interesting about me other than my record for maximum number of visits to the ER by a person.

Edward was an immortal who had powers and looks that could attract any woman yet he chose me. I had read stories of immortals falling in love with mortals but never thought that I would play the lead role in one of them.

I once read the story of Eros, the god of love and beauty who fell in love with a mortal Psyche. It showed how deeply they loved each other even with their differences.

Psyche always fascinated me. I always wondered how she felt when she found that her husband was an immortal.

I never understood why Psyche was willing to do anything to find her lost beloved. It made no sense to me at the time why she wandered the Earth, looking for her lost love and never gave up. She even faced an angry goddess like Aphrodite to find her beloved.

But now I did. I can't say that the love between me and Edward was as pure as that of Eros and Psyche but I was sure that I would be willing to do anything for him just like Psyche.

"Love, what are you thing about?" Edward asked coming inside my room after talking to Carlisle about what happened with the wolves.

"Nothing. Just thinking about how someone who looks like Eros can fall in love with a plane me."

"Bella, you don't see yourself clearly. If I am Eros then you are most definitely my Psyche."

"I think you are wrong this time. I look more like a psycho than Psyche." I said laughing.

"Love, you should look at yourself through my eyes then you will know how beautiful you are. When I look at you I see a beautiful woman with sparkling chocolate brown eyes and a breathtaking smile. I see in you a woman who is not only beautiful outside but inside too. You are a loving and caring person who has a beautiful heart."

I didn't know what to say to that. If anybody else other than Edward had said those things to me, I would have laughed at them. But it was Edward who would never say something like that to me without meaning it.

"You know I love you right? You don't have to compare me to Psyche to make me love you." I said laughing.

"I am serious Bella."

"I know." I said pulling him close to me and kissing him.

"Will you doubt me if your evil sisters or in our case evil wolves say anything bad about me, my Psyche?"

He asked me all the while laughing.

"As long as you don't hide that beautiful face from me."

"You know Bella, when Psyche's parents consulted an oracle he told them that her beauty is so great that she was not meant for a mortal man. I think your beauty is so divine that you ere never meant of a mortal just like Psyche. That is why you fell in love with an immortal even though my immortality is connected more to evil than good."

"Oh my god Edward, I didn't know vampires could be so cheesy." I said laughing.

"Bella, I am serious."

"Ok my immortal cheesy boyfriend! Now let's come back to real world."

Edwards's phone started ringing. It was Carlisle. After a brief conversation with him Edward turned to me.

"The tribe has decided to talk to us at midnight at the border." He said.

"What is it with the supernatural beings and their affinity to midnight?" I asked making Edward laugh.

"We should go to our house and discuss about the meeting and your powers with Carlisle."

I loved it when he referred his house as our house. For me it was more like home than my own house.

I climbed on Edward's back and he ran towards the house. I remembered how scared I was at first when he ran with me on his back thinking that he was going to hit a tree or something. Now I was much more comfortable with it.

When we reached his house, we were greeted by Alice who looked more cheerful than normal.

I loved Alice. She was like a dark Tinkerbell. I always felt close to her more than Esme or Rosalie even though we had not spent much time together. She says that we were going to be best friends and I had no doubt about it.

"Here comes Eros and Psyche." She said aloud.

We heard laughs from inside the house making me blush ten shades of red. Maybe I should rethink the best friend part.

"Alice, it is not polite to eavesdrop." Edward said with a smile.

"Come on, how could I miss Bella comparing a vampire to a Greek god?"

"Alice!"

"Ok, ok. I am sorry. I didn't mean to look, it just came to me. But come on, a vampire and a god? Don't you think it's a little bit over the top?"

"What can I say; I am so madly in love with your brother that I see him more like god than vampire." I said slapping her butt.

Edward laughed at Alice's surprised face.

We walked inside to see everyone sitting with a smile on their faces waiting for us. I and Edward sat on the love seat while Alice sat beside Jasper on the floor.

"Edward, can you tell me what happened this morning." Carlisle asked.

We explained everything that had happened earlier. They seemed surprised by the fact that I was powerful enough to slam a shape shifter into a tree even before he could phase.

"Edward, I think Bella's powers are related to the bubble. She seems powerless when not in the bubble." Carlisle said.

I agreed with his statement. I felt powerful only when I was within the bubble. At other times I was old clumsy, self conscious Bella.

"If the bubble gives powers to Bella then Edward should also be powerful like her as the bubble surrounds him too." Esme said.

"I never thought of that. I never had a reason to use the power so I don't know whether they actually exist."

"Why don't we test it? I will try to attack Edward. When the bubble appears to protect him, he can try to use the powers." Emmett said looking thrilled.

"It won't work Emmett. The bubble appears only when there is real danger or when we are desperate for it to appear." I told him.

"How do you know that?" Carlisle asked.

"I know it from what happened on the day of Tyler's accident. I was scared of going near Rosalie when she drove with us but the bubble never appeared even though it appeared the previous day when I was near her. It was like it could sense real danger.

The only time it appeared without any real threat was on the first day of school when we were in the meadow. It was starting to drizzle and we both desperately wanted to spend time with each other.

It started to rain harder making us wish for a way to spend time there without the interruption of the rain. Before we could finish the thought, the bubble appeared protecting us from the rain giving us more time with each other." I replied.

Everyone including Edward looked thoughtful.

"Edward, do you feel a sense of confidence and power like Bella when you are in the bubble?" Carlisle asked.

"Yes Carlisle. When the bubble appears I can hear Bella's thoughts and I am sure the feelings are same."

"I think you have the same powers as Bella, Edward. You had not known about it because you never had the need to use them." Carlisle said.

"Carlisle, when is Eleazar coming? It would be nice to know what is happening with these two" Esme said with a sweet smile.

"Actually, Eleazar will be here in two days."

Oh god! Tanya will be here along with him as his whole family travels only as a group. What if she puts her moves on my Edward?

Edward seemed to sense my anxiety.

"You are my other half, Bella. We are two pieces of a puzzle that only fits with each other. So don't worry. No matter how hard anyone tries to put another piece in the original piece's place, it won't fit." He said with a crooked smile.

The remaining evening went fast with me spending time with Alice, Rosalie and Esme for some girl time while Edward played video games with Jasper and Emmett. Carlisle was busy with his research about us.

Alice showed me photos of everyone from different times. I laughed a lot when I saw Cullens wearing some ridiculous outfits which were popular at that time. I was happy to see Rosalie laughing along with us.

Soon it was time for me to return home. We decided that I would go along with them as I was Edward's mate.

It was decided that Edward will run with me to the border at midnight while the Cullens waited for us there. Alice looked into the future and told us that Charlie won't be waking till morning giving us plenty of time to get back without his knowledge.

The trip to home passed in a blur. I decided to tell Charlie about my relationship with Edward as I was sure that Billy must have said something to him about it when they went fishing together. Edward confirmed my suspicion after reading Charlie's thoughts which centered around the topic.

During dinner I decided to break the news of me dating before he could ask anything.

"Dad, I wanted to talk to you about something." I said.

"What is it Bella? Is everything alright?"

"I am sort of seeing someone."

"Is it the doctor's son?" he asked.

"How did you know that?" I tried to sound surprised even though I knew that he already knew.

"I am the Chief of Police Bella. I know everything."

I wanted to roll my eyes at this. I was sure he had no idea about it until Billy told him.

"His name is Edward Cullen, dad. He goes to school with me."

He looked thoughtful for a moment. I knew I was his baby girl even though he does not show his feelings openly so I was not sure whether he was coming to terms with the fact that the said baby girl was dating or plotting the death of her new boyfriend.

"Ok, but I want to meet this Edmund guy." He said after a long silence.

"It's Edward, dad. You can meet him when he comes to pick me for school tomorrow."

The remaining dinner passed in silence. Soon I was back with Edward in our room.

We spent the entire time kissing and talking.

When it was time to go Edward made me wear two extra sweaters along with the jacket. He also made me wear an earflap beanie. I was sure that I looked like an Eskimo. I tried to protest but he used those big golden eyes of his and dazzled me.

We arrived at the treaty line to find the Cullens waiting for us. Emmett rolled on the ground laughing when he saw me. He called me a teletubby which made the remaining family laugh along with him while I glared at them.

Edward pulled me close to him glaring at Emmett which made him laugh some more.

After our laughter died down, we all stood in a straight line in pairs with Carlisle in the front.

Suddenly I felt the bubble which told us that the wolves were near. Since me and Edward were standing together we were surrounded by one big bubble instead of two individual bubbles.

Soon we saw Billy Black who heads the elder council of the tribe along with Harry Clearwater, Quil Ateara Senior and Sam Uley, who was the eldest wolf and Alpha of the pack followed by three wolfs come out of the forest.

I knew Harry as he worked with Charlie but did not know Quil senior and knew his name from the thoughts of others.

"Greetings my friends!" Carlisle said.

"Carlisle Cullen we are here because we came to know that your coven member is having a relationship with a human. We also came to know that Bella has been showing some powers of her own." Billy said.

"Billy Black, Bella is Edward's mate. There bond is stronger than wolf's imprinting. As far as the powers go, we are not sure but we think that the mated vampires develop powers which compliment each other. Since Bella is human we are not sure how developed her powers are." Carlisle said.

Wolf who I was sure was Jacob growled when Carlisle said that I was Edward's mate. This made me angry.

"Shut up!" I shouted at the reddish brown wolf giving him my best mean look. With the bubble in place I was back to confident and powerful Bella.

Everyone stared at me except the Cullens who were laughing at my antics. Billy and Jacob had never heard me shout before as I was soft spoken most of the time when I was normal Bella minus the bubble.

"What? I don't like kids interrupting adult conversations." I said to Billy.

His thoughts which I read through Edward's mind showed more surprise at my explanation.

I heard the other's thoughts especially young wolves. They were filled with anger. They wanted to kill the Cullens. This made me angry. I knew that my anger was not only because they wanted to hurt my mate but also my family. Edward looked at me reading my thoughts.

"I know love but we should control our anger for their sake." He thought.

I nodded my head telling him that I agreed with him. Suddenly the energy inside the bubble increased. It felt like it was connecting with us and urging us to control it.

"What is happening Edward?" I asked through my thoughts.

"I don't know Bella. It feels like the energy is coming under our control. Let me try something." He thought and flicked his finger in the direction of a tree near by.

A blast of energy rushed towards the tree while everything around it swayed. It hit the tree with so much force that it was thrown far before our eyes could not follow.

Everyone stared at the direction of the tree and back at Edward.

"Sorry about that. The tree was on the treaty line." Edward said with a smile.

I snorted.

"Are you trying to intimidate us?" Harry asked.

Carlisle gave us a stern look.

"Sorry, it won't happen again." Edward said politely.

The tribe did not look convinced. They were actually concerned by the fact that Edward was so powerful that he could throw a huge tree with a flick of his finger.

I on the other hand was very happy.

"Carlisle Cullen, Isabella is human. Are you going to turn her?" Quil senior asked.

"That was one of the reasons that we wanted to meet you. Mated pairs have no existence without each other. Neither Edward nor Bella can survive without each other. They can't even spend a few minutes apart without causing pain to themselves. We need your permission to change her." Carlisle said.

"Absolutely not! Isabella is human; if you bite her, treaty is over." Billy said.

I became angry at this. They had no right to take decisions for me. I had the right to decide what happens in my life.

"Look Billy, it is not that they are forcing me to do this. I want to be like them. It is the only way for me to be with Edward. It is my choice." I said with confidence.

I saw the young wolves growling but chose to ignore it.

All my family members told the tribe how it was not possible for me to survive without Edward but tribe council did not agree.

Edward even told them that we would leave Forks forever if that's what it takes to make them agree but they were adamant. I lost my patience. It was my life and I had the right to control it.

"Billy Black, I am going to become a vampire if your tribe approves or not. It would be better for you and your tribe if we resolve this peacefully." I said.

Billy and the remaining tribe looked stunned at my outburst. Carlisle looked like he wanted to stop me but chose to remain quite. Alice, Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie looked thrilled while Esme looked concerned.

"Are you trying to threaten us?" Billy asked. I saw the wolves coming and standing next to him.

I looked at Edward. He smiled at me and gave me a soft kiss before turning towards the tribe with a look that showed authority. He looked more mature. His posture changed to that of a man who had the power to control the world. His thoughts showed determination and confidence just like what I feel while using the power.

At that moment I found myself believing each and every word said by the fortune teller whom I met in Port Angeles.

Edward moved to stand along with Carlisle there by splitting the bubble into two individual bubbles – one around him and one around me.

"Billy Black, we the Cullens had created the treaty with Ephraim Black not because of fear of your tribe but as a token of friendship. We both respected each other to follow through the treaty even after so many years.

Today we are asking for an exception in the treaty not because we fear your tribe but for maintaining the same relationship we shared with your ancestors which allowed both groups to live peacefully.

Isabella is my mate. She will become a vampire if she wishes to with or without your permission. If you chose to go for a fight with us I will warn you that Bella alone is capable enough to wipe your entire tribe from the face of the earth."

Cullens looked proud. The tribe council looked thoughtful while wolves looked livid.

Suddenly Jacob in his form jumped towards Edward. He didn't know the existence of the bubble around Edward which acted as a shield protecting him just like mine protected me.

Jacob followed the path of the tree as the force in the bubble threw him before it shocked him. I remembered the scene from my kitchen when I saw Jacob lying in the ground shaking uncontrollably.

Now that I had connected with the energy inside the bubble, I understood that he was shaking violently because the bubble not only throws him away but also shocks him like electricity.

"When will you learn Jacob?" I asked looking at the direction where he was thrown.

Tribe council members watched the scene with their mouths hanging wide open. The other wolves tried to attack but the alpha stopped him. He along with the tribe members did not want a fight as they were sure that we would easily defeat them.

"We are not scared of you. If we have to die protecting humans, we would do that gladly." Sam said.

"There is no need for that. We are not going to hurt any humans. Bella on other hand is Edward's mate. We don't have a choice other than to turn her. I won't sacrifice the happiness of my family to protect the treaty." Carlisle said.

"We have to discuss this with some other members. We will inform you as soon as the decision is made." Billy said before leaving along with other members.

After the bubble disappeared showing that no wolfs were present near, Edward informed as that they had already decided to grand us permission but wanted to inform us after a week just to show that they are not afraid of us.

"Guess there is a use for your stupid mind reading." Emmett said punching Edward on his shoulder.


A/N: If you are not familiar with the story of Eros and Psyche, you can read a summary here:

http:/en[.]wikipedia[.]org/wiki/Cupid_and_Psyche#Legend

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