Disclaimer: I used the characters of Stephanie Meyer to write my story.
Chapter 34- A Whole New World
The fire finally dimished. The sensation was unbearable. I knew dying would be painful but I never imagined it like this. At least I would know peace or so I hoped. "How's she doing?" A musical voice questioned. My eyes sprung open in reaction to the sound of his voice. "Bella." Edward smiled innocently. I jumped back into a corner. My eyes flickered toward him and Carlisle. I cocked my head to the side. I blinked rapidly trying to make sense of what my eyes saw.
They were more beautiful then any memory I ever had. "Bella." Carlisle said cautiously. I always knew I would see Edward in Heaven but he was different somehow. His skin was flawless and his features impeccable. Guess human eyes were not enough. Did this mean I was an Angel? "Bella. It's ok." Carlisle promised. "Bella. It's me Edward." I cocked my head to the side again. Of course I knew who he was but why were they acting so odd?
I looked around frantically searching for the source of the noise I heard. It sounded like rain drops hitting what seemed to be leaves. Did it rain in Heaven? "Bella. You're awake." Alice chimed happily. "Alice. Wait I think she's adjusting." Carlisle presumed. Was the entire family going to greet me at the gates. I looked down and realized I was wearing a dark blue strapless dress that ended right above my knee. This wasn't the same blue dress I had on when I died. Guess the afterlife wasn't meant to make sense.
"Bring him in. Maybe that will get a response out of her." Edward whispered. Jasper nodded and disappeared. How was I able to hear Edward and see Jasper clearly as he left? They must be human here. "Bells." A husky voice called out. I gawked at Jacob as he watched me intently. Jacob was here too but I felt differently about him. The need to have him around was gone somehow. I pinched the bridge of my nose hoping the stench that radiated from Jacob would vanish. "You reek." I complained.
The Cullen's broke off into a roar of laughter. Even that sounded like angels singing. "Bella." Edward smiled a crooked smile. His golden eyes were filled with hapiness but with a hint of guilt. He stepped closer, cautious with every move. Edward extended his arm as an invatation. I smiled and pulled Edward toward me and locked him in a hug. "Bella. You're stronger then me." Edward choked out. I released him completely puzzled. "Edward." My voice was completely different it sounded Velvet like. "I sound like you." I gasped. I clasped my hand over my mouth.
"Of course you do." Esme held Carlisle's hand. "You look great." Emmett added. "Is this all in my head?" I asked. There was no way the Cullen's could be replicated. "Ok. Am I the only one who thinks she's not fully grasping the situation?" Jacob asked as he looked around. "I died." "Bella. I saved you." Edward grabbed my hands. "Your hands." "We're the same temperture now." Edward mused.
Then just like a thunder bolt it hit me. "I'm a vampire." Reality sunk in as my senses kicked in. I could hear tires screeching on the roads, birds chirping and Jacob's heart beat. My eyesight was unlike before. I could see every speck of dust and colors I didn't even know existed. My hand flew to my throat as a familiar burning sensation overwhelmed me. "That's the thirst." Jasper announced. "You need to feed." Edward warned. I stood in front of the mirror. "Whoa. Bella." Jacob said astonished. I gawked at my reflection in amazement. My skin was as flawless and pale as the others. My hair was a vibrant chestnut brown color and my eyes blood red.
"Come on." Edward ran off into the distance. I followed closely behind him. The trees stood beautifully as the water trickled down the branches and onto my skin. I passed Edward quickly glancing over my shoulder at him. Edward smiled a dazzling smile. He seemed care free and non restraint. I leaped over the edge as adrenaline pumped furiously through me. I stopped when I heard a twig snap. "Close your eyes. Use your other senses to hunt." Edward suggested as he pulled me against him. My back was pressed against his stone like chest. I listened carefully as the Deer's heart beat pounded calmly.
My head jerked in the other direction as faint murmurs flooded my ears. "Humans." I gasped. My eyes sprung open as I ran in their direction. "Bella. Stop!" Edward called out desperately. When I reached them I froze. One of the humans were bleeding. "Hold on I have a first aid kit in my bag." The other human informed them. I had the advantage of being extremely powerful and beautiful. I knew they couldn't resist my charm. Edward grabbed my arms forcefully. "Bella. You'll regret it if you take their life. Come with me." Edward pleaded. I pushed Edward back causing him to hit a tree.
"What was that?" One of the hikers asked frightened. I took a step forward inhaling their sweet scent. My throat burned immensely with thirst. I let out a low growl running as fast as possible in the opposite direction. I came to hault when I heard a Mountain Lion roar loudly. I lunged myself at the large cat tackling it to the ground. I bit its neck as its blood ran down my throat putting out the fire momentarily. "Bella." Edward said impressed. I stood up wiping the blood from my mouth. "Is it always going to burn?" "Yes. But feeding will make the burning bearable." Edward promised.
"I must say Mrs. Cullen, killing a Mountain Lion is quiet the turn on." "Is it?" I bit my lip seductively. "You are so beautiful." I quickly wrapped my arms around his neck. "I have to get use to that." Edward chuckled. "We have forever." I pressed my lips against his. Edward's lips moved furiously and freely. There were no restrictions anymore. I pulled away reluctantly. "Charlie." "He's fine. I told him we were going to leave for our honeymoon." "How long was I out for?" "Three days. You lost a lot of blood." Edward's expression became pained. "Hey, I'm here because of you. You saved me, Edward."
I brushed the side of his face gently. "That feels amazing." Edward commented. "What happened to Heidi?" I asked somewhat dazed. It seemed like a distant memory. "Your human memories will seem like a century ago. Comes with the territory." "You can read my mind?" I gasped. Edward chuckled. "No such luck I'm afraid." "You want to read my mind?" "I'd give anything to hear just a thought of yours." Edward confessed. "Last one back is a rotten egg." I ran quickly as Edward followed. I couldn't believe this was real. I was born to be a vampire. The Cullen's waited outside the house. "Welcome home, bella." They greeted. "Where's Edward?" Carlisle asked. "He'll be here." I giggled.
"Edward, she's quicker then you." Emmett declared. "For now." Edward smirked. Each of the Cullen's hugged me and welcomed me back. "Hey." Jacob waved. I walked away from my family and headed toward the stench A.K.A. Jacob. "Hey." I smiled. "You look well like them." "Thanks I think." "It suits you well." "Jake. I wanted." "Bella. Don't you dare applogize for anything. You saved my life. You died protecting me." Jacob stepped closer. "Thank you." He hugged me as I fought the urge to vomit. "You smell like a dog." "You don't smell like flowers you know." We laughed. "Can I ask you something?" "Sure." I replied. "Do you feel anything for me?" I hesiated a moment not knowing how to word my response.
"Honestly. I don't feel anything romantic towards you. It's like that desire I had to always have you around died that night with me." I blurted out. I knew it was harsh but I couldn't string him along anymore. It wasn't fair. "Wow. Ok thanks for sugar coating it." He teased playfully. "Jake. I'm so sorry." "Bells. While you were dying saving my life and all. Something happened to me too. I sort of well imprinted on someone." "You did what? On who?" I asked excitedly. "Renesme." He stated. "Wait! As in my cousin?" I asked stunned.
"While the Cullen's prepared you for the transformation. I stayed with your father, you know keeping an eye on him. And well she happened to be in town visting and bam." "And bam? That's your excuse?" "Bells. Don't be upset." "You are not dragging her into this!" I stated. "I can't help who I imprint on." Jacob said innocently. "You just can't leave me alone can you?" I cried angrily. "Edward, maybe you should calm her down." Esme suggested. "No, it's ok." He mused. "She's too young for you." I hissed through my gritted teeth. "She's going to be Sixteen next week." Jacob chuckled nervously.
"I should kill you!" I groaned. "Think rationally, Bells." He backed away slowly. "I think I should go." "I think that's wise." Edward smiled victoriously. Jacob dissapered into the woods. My anger began to sink away. "I'm glad your enjoying this." I glared. "Let's just say he had it coming." "Edward, I'm sorry for everything. Jacob was a human weakness, I've always loved you." "I know. You don't have to explain yourself to me. He was special to you and I understand that." I smiled widely. "I am so lucky." I crushed my lips against his curling his hair with my finger. "Why don't we go inside." Edward said breathless.
"Uh. How about you two follow us first." Alice covered her eyes. Edward chuckled in amusment. "I still hate surprises." I announced. Edward covered my eyes as Alice lead me. "Ok. Open them." Alice sang. A beautiful house stood before me. "This is a belated wedding gift from all us. A place where Edward and you can have all to yourselves." I hugged Alice tightly. "Why can't I cry?" "Vampires don't cry." Jasper stated. "But they glitter?" I raised a brow. "Would you rather us turn to ash ?" Edward chuckled. I released Alice and hugged Edward. "Welcome home, Mrs. Cullen."
Edward opened the door and lifted me in his arms. In one movement we entered the house. "Is this what you guys were up to when Carlisle and you were at the hospital?" "Alice, Esme, Rosalie, and Jasper finished it that day. But when Heidi came to the house we were all at the hospital. I shouldn't have left you alone." "This isn't your fault. I died protecting another life." "That's why you're the most beautiful person I know. You are selfless and giving." Edward smiled. "I see Alice picked out the furniture and layout." I assumed. "This is our bedroom." Edward said. "But we don't sleep." I asked slightly confused.
"The bed isn't for sleeping." Edward grinned. "If I were still human I'd be blushing." I nervously replied. Edward kissed my lips as his fingertips gently ran up and down my arm. I pushed him on the bed. "It's you now who has to try not to break me." Edward smirked. "Challenge accepted." I ripped off his clothes in one movement. Edward unzipped me pulling my dress over my head. Our lips met once again just as passionately as the first time we kissed. Edward quickly placed himself ontop. I felt a familiar sensation yet somehow enhanced. I closed my eyes as I enjoyed the pleasure Edward's body produced. A moan escaped my lips as he kissed my neck.
"Wow. You really were holding back." I huffed out of reflex. "When will we know to stop? We don't need to eat or breathe." "Rosalie and Emmett were the worst when they got married. It took a couple of months before any of us could stomach them." Edward chuckled. "The Sun's about to set." I said in disbelief. "The perks of being an Vampire." "I'll never get enough of this or you." I kissed his lips softly as I wrapped the sheet securely around me. "Hey. I thought we agreed no covers." Edward sucked on my bottom lip as he pulled the sheet away. "We should probably check in with the others." I insisted.
Edward was so carefree and happy. I never wanted to see him sad again. "What?" He asked as he got dressed. "Just admiring you." Edward smiled a crooked smile. "So are you going to tell me who killed Heidi or should I guess?" Edward's face grew serious as he sat on the bed. "When I reached the house I knew something was wrong. Emmett fought off Demetri but Felix got away. I followed your scent." Edward paused his expression became pained as he recalled the events of my death. "When James had bit you I thought to myself. She'll make it. This time was different. I found myself preparing to mourn you."
I stroked the side of his face hoping he would find comfart in my touch. "Edward. If I had died and the venom didn't spread fast enough. Then you would have carried on just fine." Edward pulled away abruptly. "I could never live in a world where you didn't exsist." Edward stated. "I'm here and I'm not going anywhere." I promised. "When I found you Heidi took off. The urge to save you was far more important then chasing after her. Jacob, Emmet and Jasper followed her trail."
Edward grabbed my hands and pulled me off the bed. "I needed to save you. You lost a lot of blood. Esme, Alice and Rosalie had to wait at the house. Carlisle never left our side. I had to be sure that the venom would make its way into your bloodstream." Edward stepped away allowing me to revalute myself. I traced the scar on my left wrist that James had given me. I looked at my right wrist seeing an exact replica of the scar. "Your wrists, neck, and ankles. I also injected my venom into your heart." Edward revealed.
"That must have been the reason for the burning I felt." "The transformation is not a painless process. I wasn't even sure it had worked. Those three days were torture." I dashed into the closet searching for something that made me feel more like me. I smiled at the pair of dark blue jeans that hung over a brown long sleeved blouse. I quickly changed putting on my under garments first. I then held Edward's hand. I giggled. Edward smiled lifting up my chin. "I love hearing you laugh." "Edward. I know what those three days felt like. When I thought I lost you in the fire. I didn't want to exsist. The pain was fierce and overwhelming. Then when you left to Italy. And when Demetri handed me that note." I stopped mid sentence.
"I've hurt you a lot." "I love you, Edward. And you have saved me countless times. You'd do anything to protect me. What I feel for you is far more great then the pain you've caused me." I declared. We locked our arms around one another. "I'm immortal now. Heidi has no pull over you." I heard faint footsteps approaching the house. "Edward?" I asked concerned. "It's just Alice and Jasper." I opened the door before they had the chance to knock. "I have to get use to you doing that." Alice giggled. "Do you know when?" Edward asked. "No." I didn't need to be a mind reader to know what Alice's vision was about.
"I'll be ready for her." I announced confidently.
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