A/N: We are moving ever closer to the end. Not much left and I am kind of sad to see it coming to a close. For those of you interested, I am in the middle of writing another Twilight story. It currently says Bella/Edward, but that is changing. Per the votes, it will be a Jasper/Bella story. The name of the story is Wedding Day Jitters. As for Moving On, Bella has said her good byes and now it is time to move on from her old life to her new life. This isn't the ending yet… Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Chapter 41 – Time for a Change

Bella got out of the moving van with sigh of relief and started to stretch her tired muscles. It had taken them two days to get to their destination and could have made it sooner, but Jasper was nice enough to let her sleep in a bed last night at a hotel. She could only imagine what she would feel like after a nonstop road trip in a cramped moving van. There was just no way to really get comfortable in that thing.

Looking around her, they were surrounded by trees and mountains. It was beautiful and the scenery took her breath away. They had finally made it. They were here and in two days' time, she would start the process to become a vampire. She couldn't wait. Taking in a deep breath of fresh air, she felt two arms wrap around her waist from behind. Bella knew immediately who it was and leaned back into the chest of her now fiancé and hummed her happiness.

Jasper had watched Bella get out of the truck and saw her smile. He reveled in the look of joy that was plastered on her face. They were both ready for this. He knew at first that she would be difficult to handle after her transformation, but he would be there to make sure nothing happened to her or anyone else.

Walking up behind her, he wrapped his arms around her and just basked in the love he felt for her. Bella was his everything now. That thought made him smirk and shake his head. If someone had told him a year ago he would be divorced from Alice and engaged to Bella, he would have laughed before he ripped them apart, but here he was and he wouldn't change a thing. She brought with her a peacefulness he had never known. She calmed him on the inside and when she was near, the storm that had always seemed to rage on the inside went away. He didn't crave her blood like he once did. It wasn't difficult to be around her as it once was, no everything felt right. It felt like all of the pieces of the puzzle were put into place and it was whole again.

Jasper kissed the back of her head and started to pull his arms back so that he and Carlisle could unload the van, but before he could move back Bella swung around in his arms and wrapped her around his neck. He gave her is half smirk and with eyes shining with mirth said, "You know the truck is not going to get unloaded by itself and I am not going to make Carlisle do it alone."

Bella giggled, "I know. I just wanted to tell you that I love you." With her declaration, she pulled his head down for a kiss. The broke apart when they heard someone clearing a throat behind Jasper and knew it was Carlisle.

"I tried to warn you," Jasper whispered playfully.

"Yah, yah. You go help him and I will call my dad and let him know we made it. The last thing we want is for him to send out a search party looking for me," Bella teased.

The phone call was made to both of her parents and the van was soon unloaded. Of course it helped when the two people unloading it did not have to worry about "heavy" items since they could carry everything themselves with ease. The only thing left to do is to unpack. They would take care of that over the next couple of days and then she would start to burn.

That was the part Bella was worried about, well one of them. Jasper didn't pull any punches and told her that it would feel like she was on fire. She had gotten a taste of it when James had bitten her on the wrist, but Jasper said it got progressively worse. She smiled at the memory of the conversation… Jasper had been trying to skirt the real description, trying to protect her as he always seemed to want to do, but she stood her ground and said that she needed to know because she was going to experience it. That one statement had led to a very in-depth discussion about what will happen from when she gets bitten to after she wakes up. The bloodlust would make her crazy, but Jasper told her that he would be there for her to help her and she trusted him. They would make it through this like they have everything else since their breakups… together.

The next couple of days flew by quickly. Bella and Jasper had their bedroom unpacked and set up in less than a day. It was decided that they would share a room for a couple of reasons: first, they didn't like to be apart and second, it would be easier to keep an eye on Bella if Jasper was with her. The couple helped to unpack the rest of the house as much as they could, but left some things to Esme since she liked to decorate the houses they lived in. It was one of her joys when moving into a new house. Rose and Emmett would set up their own room and Carlisle set up his study. Everything was done, well as much as possible, by the afternoon of the second day. Tomorrow was the big day.

Bella and Jasper locked themselves in their bedroom that afternoon after Jasper did some hunting and they stayed behind closed doors throughout the night. They wanted one more night to experience everything as it was and she was afraid that she would not look at him the same when she woke up. He tried to reassure her, but it did not work very well. He knew that she was right, but prayed for something different and more for her. If anyone deserved it, she did. That night for the first time, they sealed their love with their bodies as well as their hearts. Jasper had wanted to wait, but Bella wanted to experience making love with the man she was in love with one time before she spurned him for a year. He wanted nothing more than to experience that with Bella, but he was worried. Realizing she was once again right, he did as they both craved and it was one of those experiences that completely took his breath away. It was magical.

Afterwards, the couple held each other and once again said that they loved each other. Jasper lay there listening to Bella's breathing slow and even out. She was soon asleep. He had been using his fingers to comb through her hair and continued the act as he thought about what just happened. He had never felt anything like that before and it was only Bella that could do that to him. Pulling her tighter, he silently thanked Alice for giving him this gift. He would hold onto it with both hands and never let it go.

Morning arrived and Bella slowly blinked her eyes open. She was in bed alone. Sitting up she surveyed the room and it was empty, and slowly disappointment was creeping in. Laying back down and hugging Jasper's pillow close, she tried not to be hurt by the fact he was not there like he was almost every morning. She tried to reason it out, but it didn't help. Soon she heard the door to the bedroom open and Jasper walked in with a tray of food. Lifting her head to look at him, she blinked a few times and gave him a small smile.

When Jasper walked into the bedroom with a breakfast tray for Bella, he was hit with the feelings of disappointment and melancholy. He wasn't sure what was going on, but he knew they were coming from Bella. Giving her a curious look, he saw the small smile she gave him and some of the feelings emanating from her changed to embarrassment. What happened when he left the room? He looked at her and was immediately at her side, "What's wrong Darlin'?"

Bella sat up and started to pick at the comforter that was wrapped around her. She couldn't quite bring herself to look at him though, "Nothing."

"Bella, what's wrong? You know you can tell me anything," he told her. He was starting to worry about her. Did she regret last night? Was she starting to regret her decision? Jasper wasn't a mind reader like Bella and unless she talked to him, he could only feel what she felt.

"I just," Bella started and then stopped. She took a deep breath and blurted out, "When you weren't here I thought, well I don't know what I thought, but I was a little disappointed."

Jasper smiled at her and kissed the top of her head, "I would never leave you. I thought I would be back from getting your breakfast before you woke up."

"Oh."

"Did you think I left you?"

"I didn't think you left me, but I guess I was worried that you weren't happy about last night."

Jasper was taken aback. It was not what he was expecting and decided that she needed some reassurance, "Bella last night was special for me just as much as it was for you. I love you and am going to be by your side for a very long time."

Bella's smile was radiant, "That is a good thing Mr. Whitlock because I would like nothing else than for that to happen."

"Well Miss Swan, soon to be Mrs. Whitlock, I will do anything to stay with you forever," Jasper declared and leaned in to kiss her. He pulled back and set the tray in front of her, "Now eat."

"Fine," Bella muttered and started to eat the breakfast that Jasper prepared for her. When she was done eating, she got out of bed and headed for the bathroom to shower and change while Jasper changed the sheets and made the bed. She was ready to face the day and everything that it brought.

As soon as Bella was done, she and Jasper made their way to Carlisle's study. It was time to make things happen. Carlisle looked up at the couple when they entered and gave them a smile, "Are you ready?"

"Yep!" Bella said returning the smile.

"I think it would be best to have you somewhere comfortable for you. So we can go to yours and Jasper's room or we can place you somewhere else," Carlisle explained. She was about to go through a minimum of three days of burning hell, it was best if she was where she was most comfortable.

Bella looked at Jasper, "What do you think?"

"That one is up to you sweetheart, but I would think that you would be most comfortable in our room," Jasper explained.

Bella nodded her head, "You're right."

"That is fine. Let's go ahead and move to your room then and we can start this process. Jasper you can watch over her and let me know if there are any problems. I will check on you periodically," Carlisle said as he stood up from his place behind his desk. He knew that Jasper would be the one that would want to care for her during this period of time and he would not get in the way of his son.

The trio moved to the bed room and Carlisle had Bella lie down on the bed. He looked back at Jasper, "Are you sure you want me to be the one to do this?" He knew that Jasper was very protective of Bella and had at one time toyed with the idea of changing her himself, but he was afraid he would hurt her or not be able to stop so he pushed his thoughts away.

Jasper knew what Carlisle was asking him and he wondered briefly if he could do it. He looked at Bella and knew that she would prefer if he did it himself. She just preferred his touch. He didn't crave her like he did before, but tasting her blood may send him over the edge. That is not something he wanted to do to her.

"Jasper," Bella called out to her lover.

Lifting his head and looking at her one more time in the eyes, he knew he had to try it. He had to be the one to bite her. He wasn't sure why it was so important, but Jasper just had a feeling that he should do this for her and he could do it for her. Walking to her side, he sat on the edge of the bed and said, "Carlisle, if I lose control, stop me."

Carlisle placed a hand on Jasper's shoulder and said, "I have faith in you and so does Bella."

Jasper brushed some of Bella's hair out of her face with his fingers and said, "I love you." He brought her palm up to his lips and kissed all of the fingers.

"I love you too, Jasper," Bella said with a smile on her face before she felt Jasper bite her wrist exactly where James had bit her before.

Jasper tasted her blood and although it made him want more, he couldn't take it from her. He bit her on the wrist and where the neck met shoulder. He was able to stop himself and pull back. It was his Bella, he could not do anything to harm her and somehow that is what helped him to stop.

The venom started to course through her system and Bella was already starting to feel the burning feeling she had felt long ago. She closed her eyes to try to focus and keep from screaming. As time passed, the pain spread and soon it encompassed her whole body. She felt Jasper's presence and knew he was not going to leave her side. It hurt so much more than what she expected; she was on fire.

Jasper looked up when Carlisle came to check on her again. It had been over 24 hours since he had bitten her and he had not moved from his spot next to her. "Do you think she is alright? I know she is hurting, I can feel it."

"She is fine. We have all gone through this," Carlisle said softly. Jasper looked like he was in pain and that worried Carlisle. He knew Jasper could feel what she was feeling and that made it so much harder on the younger man than just staying beside the person you love and watching them go through something like this. He not only had to watch Bella go through this, he had to feel it all. "Do you need a break?"

Shaking his head no, Jasper said, "I am not leaving her."

"I didn't think you would. Let me know if there is a change or if you need something," Carlisle smiled at Jasper fondly as he walked out the door.

"I am right here Bella and I will not leave you. I love you," Jasper whispered.

Another two days passed and Bella should be waking up at any time, but it had not happened yet. Esme, Emmett, and Rose had arrived at the house the day before. Edward had gone to Alaska to stay out of the way of the Volturi. Everyone was just waiting for Bella to open her eyes to her new world.

"Is something wrong?" Jasper asked Carlisle.

"Some take longer than others. It isn't an exact science. You know that. She will wake up when she is ready and done with her transformation. It should be any time now. Her heart beat is increasing and will soon stop," Carlisle explained. He knew that Jasper was worried, but every person that was changed is different and it could not be rushed.

Jasper nodded and continued his vigil next to the woman he loved so much. He would sit by her side no matter how long it took for her to wake up.

Bella wanted to scream. How much longer could this continue? Surely the end was close now? It had hurt so much. In the next instant, her heart stopped and the pain subsided. Was it done? She lay there for a little bit longer, afraid if she moved the pain would start again.

"Bella?" Jasper whispered. He heard the heart stop and knew that was the final stage she needed to go through.

Hearing a melodious voice come from her side, Bella slowly opened her eyes. She could see everything and turned her head to where the voice came from. It sounded familiar, but it was also slightly different. Her eyes landed on someone next to her and she jumped away.

"Bella, it's me. It's Jasper," Jasper said holding his hands up so that he did not look threatening.

"Jasper?" Bella asked and in the next instant leapt towards him and wrapped her arms around him.

"Not too tight Darlin'," Jasper said as he wrapped his arms around her also. He breathed in her new scent and was happy just to stay like that for right now.

"Sorry," Bella offered as she buried her face into his chest.

"You're ok. I was worried about you."

"How long was I out?"

"Three and a half days."

"I love you," Bella said as she looked up into his face.

"I love you too," Jasper whispered and leaned down to give her a kiss. When he pulled back he had a confused look on his face.

"What's wrong?" Bella asked.

Jasper shook his head and furrowed his brow, "You shouldn't be so calm and you shouldn't be kissing me or projecting your love towards me."

"Sorry," Bella said confused. She felt in control and she knew she loved Jasper, but he was right. There was something she was supposed to be feeling when she woke up, but she couldn't remember what it was.

Brushing his hands of her face, "It's not bad, it's just I have never seen this." He felt a little awkward because she was so in control and until he tried to kill Bella at her party and they left, he didn't. He loved her for it, but at the same time felt weird. Bella nodded and gave him a dazzling smile. That smile pushed is worries away for now and he found himself giving her another kiss. There would be time for thinking later, right now he had to get her fed and maybe one more kiss.