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We were the kings and queens of promise

We were the victims of ourselves

Maybe the children of a lesser God

Between Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell

Forks, Washington, 2008
Isabella Marie Whitlock Mason Cullen's POV

"So you promise to visit again?" Jasmine asked while we hugged each other tightly. I giggled, "Yes, of course!" I would miss all of them, but right now I missed my family terribly.

Edward was patting Frank on the back, wishing them a happy holiday. I had already hugged the rest, and I was ecstatic that they seemed to love Edward as well.

"Ready, love?" I mocked as I walked towards Edward and Frank. He chuckled and wrapped his arm around my waist. "Goodbye guys!" I waved to them as Edward and I walked into the lake (aka the portal).

I felt the water under my feet turn to snow and soon we were walking in the forest of Forks. I leaned into Edwards's side and he wrapped his arms around me, placing a kiss on my temple.

We continued our slow walk through the forest in contentment. It was lightly snowing and the moon was shining brightly down upon us. I could see the house just a few miles up ahead.

"Do you think they're worried?" I asked after a moment of silence. Edward sighed, pondering the question. "I think once we explain to them where we went, they won't mind."

I nodded with a sly smile on my lips. Jasper was going to give me hell for leaving at of thin air. Oh well, it was worth it. However, I'm still upset about not seeing my friends leave. It was a good thing I got the chance to talk to everyone before Edward and I left.

"That's strange…" I heard Edward mummer. I looked up at him with my brows quirked. He looked down at me with a slight frown. "They're blocking their thoughts." That was never a good sign.

I untangled myself from his body and removed my shield. But I'm not. I heard him stop and I continued to walk with a smirk on my face. He knew I could do that, but I rarely did considering I enjoyed my privacy. Suddenly the ground was gone and I was lifted into the air.

I laughed aloud and Edward attacked my neck with kisses. He cradled me against his broad chest and smiled down at me, his eyes twinkling. I love you. I thought to him and saw his smile widen.

He bent down and kissed me. When he pulled away he whisper, "I love you more, love." I shook my head like a stubborn child and he chuckled.

Our house came into view but Edward didn't bother walking any faster. He kept his steady pace with me in his arms until we reached the front porch and he let me down on my own feet.

I giggled when I felt his arms wrap around me and he leaned in to attack my neck. My laughter was cut short when we walked into the living room and saw our family. They all had different expression of distress displayed across their faces.

Alice looked deep in thought, Jasper looked determined, Rosalie looked pissed, Emmett looked excited, Esme looked concerned, and Carlisle looked like Alice who was concentrating on something.

"Whoa…what's going on?" I asked as I stepped in the room. Their heads whipped towards Edward and I, as if just realizing we had returned. Jasper ran towards me and enveloped me in a tight embrace. I didn't know what to do, so I just hugged him back.

I saw Edward in the same position with Esme and Alice. Jasper's muscles flexed around me as he tightened his grip almost out of distress and panic. I rested my face in his neck and rubbed his back comfortingly.

Neither Edward nor I had an idea of what we walked in on. But our family was troubled, and that was what we needed to focus on as of this moment.

When he pulled away I could see his relief practically pouring out of his eyes. I sighed and looked at the rest of the family. I walked towards Rose and she mutely placed an arm around my shoulders and I hugged her waist.

"Anyone want to explain what's going on?" I asked nervously and glanced at my husband. He looked equally as panicked, probably because they were still blocking him.

Carlisle cleared his throat and stepped forward. He glanced around before his eyes landed on me. "Firstly, I'm guessing you and Edward went to visit your friends?" I nodded with a sly smile. "Yes, sorry about that. The portal just opened out of thin air!"

He nodded his head and chuckled. "Yes we figured that was the reason for your abrupt disappearance." Then he frowned and his hard exterior came back on his serious face.

"While you were gone, Alice had a disturbing vision. Newborns, about ten of them, were prowling around in the forest. Alice, Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper went to take care of them. I'm sure that you two both know what that meant."

Yes we did. It was another message. Edward's eyes darkened and his lips formed a thin line. I probably looked equally as mad. It was bad enough the newborns were targeting us out.

But they had ambushed our family while we were carelessly gone? That was unacceptable. From now on, I'm not letting anyone out of my sight, or at least my shield. Thank God none of the newborns had a lethal mind power.

"That's not all…" Emmett spoke up, looking very serious. We looked at him to continue. "One of the newborns had an engraving on his back with venom." I physically flinched. I knew Maria and Kara wouldn't have hesitated to do that while Jasper and I were in the wars. Thankfully they were out of our lives.

"What did it say, Emmett?" Edward questioned him impatiently. Emmett sighed and looked hesitantly at me before answering Edwards's question. "December 25th…a day for celebrating with loved ones and rejoicing. Why not make it a day for death? Enjoy the Eve of destruction, Cullen's, because this will be the last snow fall you ever see."

The war…was tomorrow….no. There has got to be some sick mistake. That was…too soon! I mean…we haven't even started official battle practice. Sure we have messed around, but nothing was perfect yet.

I fear we aren't ready. We don't even know how many newborns will be there. Whatever number they are, they're probably going to outnumber us. Whoever created them, made them with the intent to demolish our clan. Of course they would know all about us and our powers…including mine. What if whoever the leader is made a newborn who was able to penetrate my shield? I couldn't allow it.

I must protect my family.

"...Bella!" Someone was waving their hand in front of my face. I realized I had spaced out. I blinked my eyes a few times and let them flicker to whoever was in front of me. Jasper was holding me by the shoulder, looking into my eyes.

He sighed in relief when I came out of my small trance. He cupped my face and leaned in so that only I could hear him. "Bella, I know this will be hard…especially for the two of us. But don't let it get to you. We will make it out alive, I promise. I swear I won't let anyone hurt you. Besides, no one hurts my baby sister and makes it out alive."

I gave him a watery smile and nestled into his arms. I turned my face so I could look at the family and Jasper rested his cheek on the crown of my head. We must look like little kids hugging each other like this. I saw Esme smiled widely at us and heard Alice 'aawww'.

I rolled my eyes but neither of us moved. Even Edward smiled gently at our sign of affection. "Alice" I asked. She turned to me with a tiny smile on her face, her expression a mix of pity and sadness. "We have about seven hours left. Then they will meet us in the clearing where we play baseball."

I nodded my head a stepped out of my brother's arms. "Well" I said with a sudden change of mood. "I think it's time we start battle practice." Jasper grinned wickedly at me and I shared his excitement.

"Hell yeah!" Emmett shouted and ran towards me so he could lift me in the air and spin me around. I placed my hands on his shoulders and pushed off. I back flipped over his head and landed on my feet in a crouched position. While I was down, I kicked my leg out and tripped Emmett. Once he was on the floor, I straddled him and placed my mouth near his neck.

"Battle practice starts now big guy." I chuckled darkly as I stood up and dusted myself off. Everyone had looks of pure shock on their faces. That was until Jasper and Edward started laughing uncontrollably.

Emmett scowled as he stood up and stormed towards me. I crossed my arms and tilted my head to look into his dark eyes. Suddenly a large smile flitted across his face and his eyes grew wide. "Teach me how to do that, please!"

I rolled my eyes and laughed along with everyone. Rosalie grabbed Alice's hand and walked towards me. "C'mon, we need to change!" She chuckled and took my restraining hand, dragging us to her room.

"Alright, everyone change. Meet outside in ten minutes!" I called over my shoulder. I was half way up the steps when I heard Emmett mutter "Jesus is she always this demanding?" Jasper chuckled darkly and replied, "You thought I was tough shit? You have no idea what we've gotten ourselves into." I smirked evilly at hearing the boys squirm.

Rosalie directed us into her room and I plopped down on her and Emmett's giant bed. Thankfully, Esme did the sheets already. Alice ran into her closest and started tossing clothes out of it as she dug through massive piles of shirts, skirts, sweaters, pants, and heels.

Rosalie was plugging in her flat iron and curling iron. I sighed and looked for a magazine to read. "I don't understand why we need to look like Charlie's Angels for battle practice." I said bored while flipping through one of Rose's car magazines.

Alice huffed and came out of the closet with a pile of clothes. "Would it kill you to look good while fighting? Besides, it's not just battle practice. We will be fighting in the actual battle with what we're wearing."

I chuckled darkly again though I couldn't help it. Being evil was how I mentally prepared for these kinds of things. "My bad. In that case we should get our own uniforms as well."

Rosalie stifled her chuckle by pretending to whip something off her face with her sleeve. Alice sighed loudly and began going through the selections. "Seriously, would you want to wear what you are now to a battle? Besides, this might be…" She trailed off, her words stopping abruptly as she looked down with a sad expression.

I froze and saw Rose stiffen as well. We didn't need to be a seer to know what she was going to say. Besides, this might be the last clothing we wear on Earth. "Don't think like that, Alice. We have a very good chance of winning this. All we have to do is remain strong and help each other out." I said confidently while walking over to her and wrapping an arm around her.

She nodded and smiled at me. Rosalie walked over to join out tiny hug. "Now that's the Bella we know." I bit my lips and looked down while they laughed at me. I guess they were right after all. How much could it hurt to play dress up possibly one last time? Either way, I would try to make the best of it.

For my sake and my sisters.

"Hey guys, I think I know what to wear!" Rosalie squealed- a very Alice like characteristic. I smiled and walked over to her closet. She held up three outfits and my smile broadened. "They're" Alice said, eyes wide. "Perfect." I finished and grinned at her.

They definitely weren't what we were used to, and they had a bad-ass vibe going on…it was perfect for fighting. (A/N- all pics on profile!)

Alice had on a pair of shredded black skinny jeans that hugged her curves. She matched it with a white tank top underneath a brown leather jacket with a hood. She decided to wear black leather fingerless gloves and black combat boots. She spiked her hair and put on pink lipstick and black eye shadow.

Rosalie had on a pair of grey jeans that looked like leggings. She matched it with a black leather jacket and a long black scarf. She used her old equestrian knee-high black riding boots to add to the dark theme. Lastly, she wore black eyeliner and red lipstick with a perfect waterfall French braid.

I was in love with my own outfit, mostly because I got the chance to pick out most of the items. I wore black skin-tight jeans that molded around my legs with a military green jacket that hugged my every curve. Instead of wearing boots, Alice demanded I wear a pair of black lace-up ankle boots with five inch heels. I wore rep lip-gloss and black mascara/eye-liner. I kept my hair down but Rose sprayed something in it to make it wavy.

"I think we look pretty hot, if I do say so myself." Rosalie laughed as she spun around facing the floor length mirror. "Hot is an understated." Alice snorted as she applied the last of her makeup. I giggled at their crazy antics but remember I was in heels. "Why am I the only one wearing these bad-boys?" I groaned as I tapped my shoes.

Alice put down her mascara and leaned against Rose's vanity with her arms crossed. "Because, you're a pro at killing newborns. Why not go all out? Show them that you have no issue with strutting your stuff while knocking a few heads off."

Rosalie and I gave Alice a weird look before looking at each other. We couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Pixie, something's really wrong with you!" Rose giggled through her hysterics. "Yeah, she's been hanging around Jasper too long!" I said while clutching my stomach. Alice rolled her eyes but couldn't help but smile at us.

"C'mon, if we want to really laugh, let's go strut our stuff downstairs." Rose said while hooking her arm with me and Alice. We walked down the steps and found Esme waiting near the couch. She had on skinny jeans with a black jacket and riding boots as well.

"Where are they?" Alice asked, breaking free from Rose's grip. "Jasper is in the library, Emmett's in the garage, and Edward's by his piano." Esme said, giving us a wink before walking away. Probably to go find Carlisle.

I gave my sisters a smile before walking in a different direction to find Edward. My heels clinked slightly against the floor, but I hurried quickly to his piano room so he wouldn't hear.

I found him sitting on the bench with his shoulders hunched and his brows drawn in a frown. "Hey" I said in with my regular voice. His frown turned into a smile and he whispered a small "hello, love." He still didn't look up.

I walked forward slightly, my heels making a bit of noise. Then he looked up. The look on his face…priceless. His eyes widen and his haw slightly loosed. He gasped and I smiled shyly at him. I walked towards the bench and sat next to him, taking one of his hands in mine.

"Bella you look…" He trailed off. He didn't finish his sentence but I could only guess what he would say next. Pretty, gorgeous, beautiful, sexy. I'm not conceded, I just knew my husband. "…so fuckable." That made me freeze.

I whipped my head around and saw his eyes had darkened considerably and he had a devious smirk playing around his lips. I swallowed and my eyes widened as well, probably turning darker with every inch he neared me.

His hands wrapped around my waist and he leaned in to kiss my neck. Then he surprised me by licking it instead. I gasped at the contact, it felt so…amazing! He nipped lightly along it and I groaned in pleasure. "Do you like when I do that baby?" His voice was several octaves lower, extremely dark and irrevocably sexy.

I nodded weakly and he leaned in until our noses were almost touching. "Good. Because I plan on making you feel all sorts of things tonight…" he trailed off and I moaned when I felt his lips collide with mine.

His tongue slid inside my mouth and battled for dominance with my own. His breathe against my lips was hot and smelled him. Absolutely perfect. I threw my hands into his hair and pulled him too me.

He lowered me onto my back and attacked my jaw with opened mouthed kisses. I gaped for unneeded air and clawed at his back when I felt him apply pressure behind my ear. He licked down from my neck until he reached my collar bone.

Then his hands slowly crept to the zipper of my jacket, his eyes glancing up from under his lashes, asking permission. I nodded frantically and helped him unzip the jacket. It was quickly discarded on the floor as well as his shirt.

I ran my fingers along his chest and he let his hands travel to my chest. I moaned when I felt his cold fingers brush against the peak of my breasts. Too bad I was still wearing a sports bra and a white tank.

"I love you so much" I heard him whisper as he placed kisses along my face. "I love you Edward" I replied and grabbed his face, forcing his lips to mine. We both moaned at the friction of our mouths created.

Right when I was about to rip off his jeans, a shrill voice sounded from the door way. "What the fuck? Did you forget we're fighting for our lives in less than six hours?" Goddamn it. There was no privacy in this fucking house.

He growled at his sister and I sighed. Alice was a cock-blocker. I sat up, leading Edward with me, and threw my legs over the side of the bench. "Thank you." Alice chirped before leaving the room once more.

"Sometimes I feel like murder isn't such a terrible thing." Edward grumbled from behind me. I laughed and walked over to retrieve my jacket. Edward was wearing a navy V-Neck sweater that hugged his perfect abs and a pair of jeans.

"Don't worry" I said while I walked towards him. His eyes darkened at my tone of voice. "We have all night to play." I whispered and looked up from beneath my lashes. He growled and swopped down to kiss me once more.

Our tongues were about to meet when suddenly someone grabbed the back of my jacket and yanked me away. Alice continued to drag me out of the room without even glancing at Edward. I growled at her and she rolled her eyes. "6 hours." She said in a bored tone. I gave Edward a pout and he sighed but smiled at me.

Alice let go of me when we were with the rest of the family outside. Edward came out of the house with Jasper a few seconds later and walked towards me. I smiled and wrapped my arms around his waist. He winked at me and I smirked in reply.

"We should do this somewhere more…secluded." I said while glancing around at the backyard. Jasper nodded in agreement. "Very well, why don't we head out to the forest where we normally hunt?" Carlisle suggested. "That would be perfect." I replied.

We all ran towards our normally hunting grounds, letting our senses take over to guide us. Once we were there, everyone let Jasper and I take the center of the small clearing.

"The two most important things to remember when fighting a newborn are, first, you have to come at them from the side and keep moving. Don't forget to move. And second, don't let them get your arms around you. Because I they do, you will lose." He stressed the last word while giving us a serious glance.

"Emmett!" He called as he walked ahead slightly and turned on his heels. Emmett chuckled darkly and moved to stand twenty feet in front of him. "Don't hold back" Jasper sarcastically remarked. "Not in my ages." Emmett snickered. Then he charged and their battle began.

Jasper fought with everyone, taking a chance to give everyone the full experience of fighting with newborns. He beat almost everyone, with the acceptation of Alice who ended up kissing his neck. I thought it was sweet and incredibly funny. My brother was so whipped.

I couldn't help but feel slightly worried when Edward fought. I didn't want to keep my eyes off of him, and it amazed me the way he moved. Almost like a mountain lion taking down its prey. It was also quiet comical when Carlisle tripped him at the end and my brother remarked, "Never turn your back on your enemy." It was so true.

And then it was my turn. Originally I had stayed near the trees, just observing everyone's moves and taking note of their weakness and strengths. I critiqued their everyone move so that I could help them perfect their stances for the battle. I don't even think they remember I was present until Jasper motioned me forward.

Everyone got dead quiet and I smirked as I stepped away from the shade and stood a few feet away from my brother. He narrowed his eyes at me and quirked his head, almost like he was planning out his strategies before he charged into it.

I mocked his stance and smirked evilly. His eyes hardened and he crouched. I followed positioned and smiled darkly. "Time to show me what Kara taught you." He mocked me, trying to get me riled up like he did the others. I smirked, "As long as you show me what Maria did."

Our family stared at us, anticipating our fight. We didn't pay them any attention, just concentrated at the task at hands. And then he lunged.

I thought I should end it there, maybe give you something to think about. Who do you think will win the fight? I'm not even sure myself…let me know ;) Also, the battle is the next chapter! Thanks for reading, pics on profile!