For All Eternity Chapter 26: Zen, a twilight fanfic

Has it come to this?...Yes! this is the final chapter of For all Eternity!

I loved writing this story and together with Forever will be, these were the first stories I have finished. which means, I can do it! i can finish what i start!

listen to me rambling on...

but i mean it, i enjoyed it so much! and all of those lovely reviews from everyone!

this won't be the last you'll read from me, Im planning on making a Carlisle story ^^

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Chapter 26 Zen

Evelyn p.o.v.

I didn't think it was possible for a vampire to get cold feet.

If I had still been human I would have just gone to bed and sleep to get rid of my nerves. Seeing as I'm not human, I cannot go to bed and sleep through the night. No! It is simply impossible for a vampire to sleep, so basically I'm screwed and so is everyone else! You'd think that having a soon-to-be-husband who has the ability to alter ones emotions would come in handy at a time like this.

Well, he's not here.

The boys took him out, bachelor party. Edward assured me I had nothing to worry about, just a couple of big animals they would hunt. Emmett told me he would make sure I'd get to see the picture of Jasper getting a lap dance. After I had thrown him across the room, and gotten a glare from Carlisle for that, Rick came up and said he'd keep an 'eye' on things.

Whatever that meant…

The men were out, the women were indoors. The living room was now forbidden for anything that was considered male. Armed with romance movies, because Alice wanted to, armed with pillows, because Esme thought of that, armed with a hairbrush, because Rosalie wanted to experiment with my hair and last but not least a hungry Bella.

I promised her we would go out hunting tonight, I myself was in need of a full stomach as well.

I dropped myself on the stack of pillow on the floor as Rosalie sat behind me on the couch, a brush ready in her hand. As Alice popped in a movie, Bella sat down next to me and grumbled.

"I'm hungry…"

Esme laughed and sat behind her daughter-in-law," patience, we'll head out after the movie."

Bella sighed and leaned back.

Jasper's p.o.v.

"This sucks…where are the strippers…?" Rick complained as he and the Cullen men ran through the woods towards the mountain.

"Not here," Emmet replied," if there were any strippers, our mates would be on top of us…and not in the good way."

Edward and Carlisle laughed at the comment Emmett had made, but my mind wasn't here. My thoughts were somewhere else. I'll be a married man tomorrow, my father would have been proud. I looked at Carlisle, my adoptive father. He was a good man, sincere, kind, protective and most of all non judgemental.

Edward and Emmett, my brothers… Both of them unique and completely different from each other

And Rick, the newest addition and my ex-girlfriends soul mate.

"My son, are you alright?" Carlisle approached me, a worried look spread across his face. I nodded," I'm fine, sir."

"Nervous?" he asked me.

"Quite, I never realized it would happen to me…" I admitted.

Carlisle frowned," what do you mean? Getting married?"

"Finding Evelyn,"

"Ah, I see."

"I thought it couldn't get any better, when Alice and I got together." I sighed looking into the distance.

"Somehow you knew…" Carlisle said with a smile. But I shook my head.

"If Alice hadn't told me that Evelyn was out there, I would have believed that Alice and I would be together..."

I felt a firm hand on top of my shoulder, Carlisle gave a gentle squeeze," no you wouldn't…take it from me, my son. The feeling of missing something would have overwhelmed you after a while…"

As he said those words he nodded in Edward's direction. I knew he was right, I've seen Edward feeling empty and a bit lost before he had met Bella.

"Thank you for the talk, Carlisle. Not that I was worried about marrying Evy…I was just…you know."

"Nervous?" Carlisle arched an eyebrow. We both laughed.

Edward suddenly appeared before us, looking rather bewildered and his emotions were a mixture of anger and confusion," You're not going to like this…"

Evelyn's p.o.v.

Bella was too hungry and sitting still was making me cranky, so we decided to head outside and hunt.

Alice pouted when I turned the movie on pause, but I assured her we would be back soon to watch the rest of it. Since the men were near the mountain, Rosalie suggested going towards the clearing, that way our bachelorette night would still be women only.

Bella was actually running faster than the rest of us, her focus set on her surroundings, wanting not to miss the first meal coming by.

"How about a contest?" Alice suggested," the person who catches the biggest prey wins?"

"Wins what?" I asked her.

"The winner doesn't need to lift Evelyn's train during the wedding." Rosalie said.

I glared at her," that's not funny…it's not even that long!"

"The winner gets to pick one of the wedding gifts to keep for herself." Esme said with a wicked grin, a rare sight to see.

"Deal!" we all agreed.

"We meet at the clearing within ten minutes. You bring the prey with you, otherwise it doesn't count." Alice said and the rest of us nodded.

"1, 2, 3 GO!" Bella counted and gone she was.

Esme went after Bella, just to keep an eye on her. Rosalie went left, towards the steeper area of the woods. Alice headed to the direction of the mountains and I went to the creek up ahead, knowing that at night time a few animals would be near it.

I didn't really have a plan the only thing was that I wanted something to eat and to win. My wedding, my gifts!

Only ten minutes to find a meal, I would have to search carefully. A flash of lightning suddenly erupted in the sky, followed by thunder and rain…

Great, that will sure make it a lot easier to search for a big animal. I thought sarcastically.

Alice should use her visions for weather report…

After running down the creek, I heard a noise and my nose caught whiff of a familiar smell…mountain lion.

By the smell of it, it was wounded… I had to bring something back and maybe I was in luck and it was a big one! Even though I was soaking wet, I didn't turn back.

The smell got stronger as I headed downstream and there it was. The mountain lion was on its side, panting heavily and a big gash was visible at the shoulder blade. Its golden fur was covered in blood. The blood literally covered my eyes and all I cared about was getting something to eat, when I should have realized it was quite weird for a mountain lion to be in this area of the woods. It didn't cross my mind as to why it was here…and wounded. The creature had probably got into a fight with another creature.

I kneeled next to the young creature and sank my teeth in its neck, locating the blood vessel.

A twig snapped and I jerked my head back, the blood dripping past my lips. The lion was dead, and so was the figure in front of me.

I'd recognize that man anywhere, unfortunately…

"Blood suits you…" Demetri whispered as he licked his own lips.

"Shouldn't you be in Volterra?" I growled not bothering to wipe the blood away," how did you get here?"

Demetri smirked," I'm a tracker, remember sweetheart? I followed you from a distance and simply waited, and then when you stopped for a few minutes, I took the opportunity to lure you closer by the use of this snack." He motioned at the animal.

I stood up and stepped over the dead cat," you took quite the risk, what if I wasn't alone?"

Demetri squeezed the bridge of his nose," Tracker, sweetheart…honestly, you'd think by now you would,-" he sighed," never mind, that's not why I'm here."

"Why are you here?" I asked him, he took a step closer and was only a few inches away from me.

"I came to see you one last time…"

I blinked at this," one last time?" I arched an eyebrow," since when do you give up?"

"Is that an invite to keep going after you?" Demetri grinned," I'm not giving up…I'm simply proving to you that I can be, in fact, a gentleman."

I wanted to reply, but I felt the presence of another vampire…Jasper.

He appeared beside me, and wrapped his left arm around my waist," This is the last time you get to see her. If you ever come near us again…" Jasper growled deeply, never taking his eyes of Demetri. He stood there, protectively and ready to strike if needed. But he wouldn't, not unless Demetri made the first move.

Demetri gave a small smile," care to give me and Evelyn a bit of privacy?"

Jasper pulled me closer, not planning on leaving me alone.

"Figures…well I guess this is it then." Demetri said," It's been fun Evelyn. I hope you get the future you want…I mean it."

He turned his attention to Jasper," should you ever disappear…I'll be back."

"Don't count on it." Jasper replied.

Demetri laughed heartily and turned around," Oh wait one last thing."

Before I realized it, I felt a pair of velvet lips on mine. It was a fierce kiss followed by a little bite.

The lips were gone and Demetri was already a few feet away. He winked and ran off.

Jasper was panting heavily his hands had formed into fists.

I cupped his face with my hands," Darling, calm down…"

His eyes shifted to mine, but his expression was still harsh. He lowered his head and captured my lips with his. The kiss wasn't passionate, but a statement, I was his and only his.

"I'll never disappear…" He whispered huskily against my lips.

"Neither will I," I assured him and I sealed it with a kiss.

Alice kept apologizing for over an hour until Rick decided he had enough. He flung Alice over his shoulder and took her upstairs.

"Quite a strong minded man that Demetri." Carlisle sighed leaning against the kitchen counter," I do believe he meant what he said about coming to say goodbye."

Esme stood next to her husband and gave his arm a light squeezed," I think it's time we all deserve some nice peace and quiet."

"I agree on that." Edward smiled, kissing Bella on the top of her head.

Bella eyed me with worry," Are you okay?" she asked.

"Mmm…? I'm fine." I told her," You do realize that the contest is off the table."

Bella shrugged," That's okay, I'm just glad I had something to eat."

I smiled at her.

"I've had enough excitement for one day…" I placed my feet on the floor and stepped away from the counter.

"Care to join me?" I extended my hand to my life mate. He grinned," I thought it was bad luck to spend the night with the bride before the wedding?"

"Oh please," I rolled my eyes," how much bad luck can we still get?"

Jasper intertwined his fingers with mine.

"But…just in case," I whispered to him," best not see me in my wedding dress before we walk down the aisle…"

"Evelyn, sit still! Or so help me,-"

"Okay, okay! Sorry Rose…I'm just,-"

Rosalie waved her hand," Yes, yes I know." Even so she yanked me back in the chair and continued to braid the white flowers in my hair. Bella came running through the door," I've got you're flowers." She smiled waving the bouquet. I exhaled deeply, in our rush with getting everything ready somehow the bouquet had been misplaced.

"Evy?" Charlie's voice sounded from the hallway. I stood up from the chair, ignoring Rosalie's complaints that she wasn't done yet. Alice pulled Charlie with her into room. The look on his face filled me with happiness.

"oh wow…" he stuttered," look at you…"

I couldn't help but smile as I made a little twirl," Do you like it?"

"A real Swan." He joked, then he suddenly looked serious," I take it you're mom isn't coming?"

I sighed and shook my head," nope, but it's alright. I'm with my real family."

Charlie extended his arms, inviting me for a hug which I gladly accepted.

"Gosh you're freezing, having cold feet?"

"No, Uncle Charlie," I giggled and lightly punched him on the shoulder. He kissed me on the top of my head," I'll be waiting downstairs to give you away."

"I wouldn't have it any other way." I smiled.

His eyes shifted to Bella and back to mine," look…" he said as he scratched the back of his head," I understand from Dr. Cullen that something…changed about you…and Bella…" he coughed," even Billy told me 'something'… and I don't really need or maybe even want to know more,-"

I shook my head," It's okay, I understand…just know that, whatever they told you…Bella and I, we're still us… in a way."

Charlie simply nodded and gave me another hug. Then he walked over to Bella, kissed her on the cheek and then left the room. Rosalie took her chance and pushed me back on the chair," now you're going to stay here until I'm done with your hair!"

Uncle Charlie stood next to me, Bella and Rosalie stood behind me holding my trail. The music started and Esme and Carlisle started walking down the aisle. Alice and Rick were next in line, but Alice turned around for a moment and said," You'll be happy, Evy."

I smiled nervously," I know…" I knew she was right, even without her vision. Though I was still nervous as hell!

She and Rick started to walk, I could hear the words coming through the speakers;

I just can't compare you with anything in this world

You're all I need to be here with forevermore

And Charlie and I started the walk down the aisle towards Jasper. He looked so gorgeous, why was I walking? I should be running. Edward snorted next to Jasper, but I ignored him. All I saw was Jasper, standing there in his suit, his honey coloured hair sleeked back. Behind him stood a vampire I hadn't met before, but I knew who he was…Peter.

Jaspers old and faithful friend. Hurry up feet…

We stopped and I smiled at my soon to be husband.

"Hi there…" I whispered.

Jasper smirked and bowed his head," ma'am."

I giggled like a teenager.

"You take good care of her, boy. You're her family now." Uncle Charlie said with a stern voice.

"Yes Sir." Jasper answered with a determined nod. I handed my bouquet to Rosalie and grabbed hold of Japers hands.

He had the biggest, most charming, grin on his face," you're nervous." He whispered.

I squeezed his hands and a wave of calmness washed over me," thank you." I whispered back.

The reverend started talking but all I wanted was for him to hurry up and get to the point. I felt a tingling sensation when he did.

"Now for the vows," He smiled and looked at Jasper.

"My dearest Evy, I want to be your husband. I promise to take care of you, to be there for you, to love you. Be your friend, your companion, your soul and love mate. For all eternity."

I smiled, feeling the love Jasper was sending me. I wanted to kiss him, but I had one more thing to do.

"My dear Jasper, I want to be your wife. I promise to take care of you, to be there for you, to love you. Be your friend, your companion, our soul and love mate. For all eternity."

Jasper smiled back at me, he looked absolutely gorgeous! The reverend started talking.

"Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be shelter for the other.
Now you will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other.
Now there will be no loneliness, for each of you will be companion to the other.
Now you are two persons, but there is only one life before you.
May beauty surround you both in the journey ahead and through all the years,
May happiness be your companion and your days together be good and long upon the earth"

Jasper lowered his head, not waiting for permission and captured my lips firmly with his own. The guests started clapping and the reverend chuckled," I now pronounce you husband and wife."

We were strangers starting out on a journey
Never dreaming what we'd have to go through
Now here we are and I'm suddenly standing at the beginning with you

No one told me
I was going to find you
Unexpected what you did to my heart
When I lost hope you were there to remind me
This is the start

And life is a road that I wanna keep going
Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

Knew there was somebody, somewhere
A new love in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing is gonna ear us apart

I sang the last notes of the song and everybody started clapping. Jasper jumped on stage and lifted me into his arms.

"That was beautiful Mrs. Whitlock." He whispered as he kissed the tip of my nose. I giggled when he jumped off stage with me still in his arms.

"So what's next?" I asked him as we started to dance to the next song.

Jasper gave me a wicked grin," what are you talking about, darlin'?"

"Where are you planning on taking me?"

The expression on Jaspers face was priceless, "who told you that?"

"A brown haired pixie," I laughed as Alice danced besides us with Rick.

"Don't worry Jazz," Alice smiled," She'll love it!"

Jasper sighed and pulled me closer.

"So, where are we going?" I asked again, but my husband shook his head," I'm not telling you anything milady."

"Are you sure about that?" I whispered pressing my body against him. A low growl escaped from Jaspers lips.

"My own wife is blackmailing me?" he grabbed hold of my chin and pressed his lips on mine.

"Seducing…" I replied against his mouth.

"The honeymoon will have to wait."

I frowned at his comment and gasped in shock when he scooped me up and ran towards the house.

The first night of our honeymoon took place in our bedroom and frankly…I wouldn't have had it any other way.

sniff...ah, it's all over! the story i mean. The song was: at the beginning from Donna Lewis (for those of you who knoq the song, yes i left a few sentences out)
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