Heaven Sent Chapter 16, a twilight fanfic

Disclaimer: Twilight belongs to SM, I just enjoy keeping the characters alive.

I first, want to apoligize for the lateness of this chapter, we've been having a heat wave here in Australia and it's making me forgetful. We're currently onto day four of heat over 40 degrees C.

And second, thank you to Pien. If it wasn't for her, this story wouldn't be here for you to read. And Chandra for beta'ing when she can.

Please enjoy.

Chapter 16 – Complete

The longer Bella and I stood there kissing the louder the cheering and clapping got until we had to break away to laugh at them all. Turning we faced the gathering of those we loved including my parents through the Soul Projector.

"I can now officially present to you…" Michael boomed. "Edward and Isabella Masen, Mated Beings for all Eternity!"

Everyone cheered again, even louder than before.

I couldn't wipe the smile off my face and when I looked over at Bella, I noticed that she couldn't either. I also couldn't help pulling her in for another kiss which set them off all over again.

Eventually we had arms wrap around our shoulders, and a warm voice laughing in our ears.

"Come," the voice cheered. "It's time to PARTY!"

Looking up we saw it was Samail, while he was a happy person, I'd never seen this type of smile on his face.

"When we get in there, I want to introduce you to the Elder Council and their mates Edward. Bella they would love to see you again."

"Of course Papa, I'd love to see them again." Bella agreed.

"Me as well, Samail. I plan to spend a lot of time here, I'd love to know everyone."

Bella beamed at me, as did Samail.

"We would be pleased to have you." A voice popped up behind us.

"Ah yes, your celebrant." Samail beamed. "This is Michael, the original Guardian Angel. His lovely mate over there…" he pointed to a beautiful woman talking to Mikail. "Is Sophia. Come let us meet her."

Walking through the garden we made our way to Mikail and Sophia.

"Let us do this properly. Michael, Sophia you remember Bella." They nodded smiling, "This here is her mate Edward Masen."

Bella gave them a light hug, while I shook Michael's hand and placed a kiss on Sophia's.

"It is very nice to meet you. We have heard a lot about you Edward." Sophia spoke up.

"And I you. Both of you."

"Your communication device is very impressive Edward. We plan to get the factory up and running while you are away on your trip. You should have a nice little nest egg by the time you return." Michael commented.

"Thank you Michael. I didn't make them for the accolades though. It started as a way for Bella to communicate with home, or myself with my coven when we are away. Without having the delay with the doves, or no contact at all."

"We know Edward. Being humble is a fantastic trait to have, but we will thank you none the less because it will make things easier in the long run. Come I will introduce you to the rest of the council while we walk to the reception area by the floating beds." Michael offered.

On the walk there I was introduced to the entire council and their mates. They were all very accommodating and happy with me being here and mated to Bella. They were intrigued with the communication device and could not wait to test it out on their own.

Bella and I didn't separate the whole time we walked to the floating beds. I couldn't let her go and her thoughts were the same. I'd never felt this happy before.

There was a question plaguing my mind though.

"Michael?"

"Yes Edward. You have a question?"

"I do." I smiled at those words. "Why after a millennium are you officiating a Mating Ceremony?"

"Ah I wondered when someone would ask."

When he didn't continue, I turned to look at him, raising an eyebrow in question.

"Sorry, just remembering the last one before yours." He reminisced. "Mating Ceremonies are a beautiful thing, but after doing them for as long as I did I needed someone else to step up. I had planned on doing Didyme's ceremony as the last but she was bargained off to that bastard before she could find him.

"After that I couldn't perform anymore and I handed the flag onto the next officiant. But when the opportunity to perform the rites for the first Earth Angel Mating Ceremony came up, I couldn't pass it up. So thank you for having it here first."

"You're welcome. I want Bella to have everything and that includes all her traditions here in Eden. I'm just grateful that my parents could attend." I pointed to Amos who was chatting to them through the Soul Projector.

"They are wonderful additions to Limbo. They work hard but never forget to take time for themselves. I can see that they have instilled those values into you. Now I have monopolized the Mated Pair long enough. Enjoy your reception." He intoned.

Bella gasped pulling my attention to her. "Oh Edward. Look at what they've done."

Looking away from Bella, I saw what had captured her attention. Everywhere we looked there were white and purple flowers hanging from the trees and floating beds. The tables and chairs looked like they had grown out of the ground, brown legs and tops with green tablecloths. The dishes were different shades of green to match the forest surrounding us, and instead of having a lead table where Bella and I would sit, we would sit with our parents. The other tables were all spread around next to ours and the dance floor.

Over to the side there was a gift table set up with a huge pile of gifts, and a tent to the back although I wasn't sure what that was for. In front of the tables but just before the dance floor there was a small podium with a microphone attached.

There was a DJ booth set up in the corner being manned by a Centaur of all things.

Renee ran over to us, pushing us back up a little bit. "Can you wait over here for just a minute while everyone seats themselves, then I'll have Elaios introduce you?" She rushed out before running off again, making sure everything was going smoothly.

I looked quizzically at Bella. I didn't know that name.

"That's the Centaur baby. His name is Elaios." She explained.

Oh. Of course it is.

We waited off to the side, watching as everyone took their seats. When they were all done, Elaios took to the microphone at his booth.

"Heeeellllllllooooooo Eeeeeeedeeeeen!" He cried, to much applause. "It's nice to be here today for this wonderful celebration. Mating Ceremonies are a beautiful thing for any mated pair, but today we are here to celebrate the first Mating Ceremony for an Earth Angel!"

There was more clapping and cheering, with that statement.

"So let's just get on with it. Here they are the Mated Pair Edward and Isabella MASEEEEENNNNN!" He shouted.

Bella and I walked out onto the dance floor to the loudest cheering yet. We had big smiles on our faces and she broke out into giggles when I spun her into me before dropping her into a dip and planting a kiss on her. Standing her up, I led her to the table with our parents at it. Somehow, someone had rigged a way for the Soul Projector to work without someone hanging on to it all the time, and they were even sitting at the table. It was very cool.

Once everyone had settled down Bella and I watched Renee rise and go to the microphone.

"Good evening everyone. You all know that I'm Renee, Bella's mother and if you don't, what rock have you been living under?" She asked to resounding laughter. "We have some very special surprises for not only Edward and Bella but also for the rest of you tonight. First up though I'd like to thank everyone for coming, it means a lot to all of our family to see you all here.

"Now the first surprise. I know we're all used to having the Angel Food at these things like we usually do, but Mikail, Alison and myself went one better. We were down on Earth earlier this week setting it all up." Bella and I gasped because they said they were in town! "Yes, I know, a little white lie to our lovely couple. Bella, Edward, really all of you, tonight's food is actually earth food! We had it all made there and then brought it up to Eden. It is all catered around the love of Chocolate that my beautiful girl developed while she was down there. Have a look at your menus."

Bella and I looked down at ours. I heard her moan as she read, that was one I hadn't heard before. I couldn't wait to hear it again.

Edward and Bella's

Mating Dinner Menu

For your enjoyment we have seven courses of chocolate delicacies

We also have many different flavored shakes to drink

And a flavored Ice Bar for you to enjoy.

Course One

Profiteroles ~ Cream Puffs drizzled in Chocolate

Course Two

Decadent Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Sprinkles

Course Three

Fudge ~ To cleanse the pallet we have provided many flavors, including Chocolate

Course Four

Chocolate Strawberry Pizza

Course Five

Chocolate Cheesecake

Course Six

Chocolate Ice Cream with Rainbow Sprinkles

Course Seven

Chocolate Mud Mating Cake

While we were reading a group of Angels had come out from the tent behind us setting up the ice bar and a shake station. They were dressed as waiters. The lovely ladies had truly gone all out and I couldn't love them more.

Renee started again as everyone stopped looking at the menus and the goings on behind us. "Before I get to your next surprise I'd like everyone to have a look at the cake being set up to your right. This was specially made for our lovely couple. Chocolate mud cake layers all decorated with white chocolate icing. Now I know that it doesn't look white chocolate, but that's because they used food coloring to create the colors. It's decorated to look like a forest with a pair of Mated Lovebirds, nesting at the top."

The cake was truly gorgeous. I wasn't sure I wanted to cut it up and eat it. Bella seemed to have no problem with it though.

'Can't wait for that cake Edward. Gosh I love my mother and grandmothers. This is a fantastic surprise.'

"Yeah it really is Bella. They went above and beyond for this." I replied kissing her hand.

"I have one last surprise, and this is just for you Edward." Renee continued. I looked up, wondering what it could be. "With the help of a special council member wanting to remain anonymous and more help from the Gods, we brought you this surprise, for tonight only."

Renee waved her hand - similar to those women on game shows – over to her left as two people entered the reception, two very special people to me.

"Everyone, please give a warm Eden welcome to these two wonderful people. They've been in Limbo helping others cross over. Everyone meet, Elizabeth and Edward Senior Masen, Edward's parents."

The reception exploded as I gasped looking at them. I'd never thought I'd see them again, except through the Soul Projector.

'Edward baby, go say hello. Hug them, kiss them.' Bella urged silently and suddenly I couldn't sit anymore. I was up and wrapped up in them faster than anyone could blink. They were both crying, my mother urging that they were happy tears.

I held onto them for the longest time, not wanting to let go but my father pulled back, cupping my face.

"It's so good to see you my son. You are and always have been the light of our lives. Thank you for coming back into it."

"Thank you dad, for always watching out for me." I murmured.

"Now where is that beautiful girl of yours?" I laughed, because he didn't even wait for me to answer, he was off looking for her before he even finished asking.

"Oh Mom, I've missed you so much. It's so good to see you." I confessed, wrapping her up in an even bigger hug.

"Me too, Edward. It's been hard watching you but not helping. But tonight is not about that, it's a time to celebrate. So let's do that." She urged, leading me back to our table.

As we were walking back I saw Renee reaching over the table to turn off the Soul Projector. I laughed as the projection disappeared because it struck me that it was a recording, it was why nobody had to hold the Projector to make it work.

~*~HS~*~

Dinner was an exercise in control. Control of my thoughts, control of my hands and control of the monster in my pants. Bella had been making all sorts of wonderful sounds and it was taking all my control not to lay her out on the dance floor to take her for our first time.

The parents were laughing at me because by the third course I was squirming in my seat, and my beautiful, but very distracted, mate hadn't noticed at all in the four courses that followed.

I was thankful when Elaios interrupted, because it distracted Bella enough to stop eating and give me a reprieve. At least for a little bit.

"Now that dinner is finished," He began, "We're going to do something a little different. Usually, we eat and then dance to our heart's content before pushing the mated pair out the door, so we can continue to party without them." He laughed with everyone else. "Charlie, would like to say a few words before we dance, followed I believe by Edward."

Bella snapped her head around to look at us, before tears welled in her eyes.

'Really?' She thought. 'You'd do this for me? Change everything for me?'

I wrapped her up in a tight hug as Charlie got up to go to the podium. "Yes Bella, I would give you the world."

Looking up to watch Charlie, Bella sniffled just a little.

"Good evening everyone, like Renee, every one of you should know that I'm Charlie, Bella's father. We've certainly been around long enough." He paused to wait for the laughter to die down.

"I'm usually a man of few words, but I thought that today I would make an effort, just for my baby girl and her mate Edward. First I want to thank you for all coming and joining in this special day. I couldn't have asked for more for my little girl than for what Edward will bring to her life." He started.

"Mating's, like births, mark a new beginning. The day I came home from the birthing center after Bella was born was a new beginning for me. To be the father of a daughter seemed a bit overwhelming but anticipation for her life and for our relationship helped me overcome my fears and work hard to be a father worthy of such a daughter.

"Today, we stand at another new beginning as Bella and Edward start a brand new family. Like me, they are probably filled with a feeling of being a little overwhelmed at it all, but those feelings will melt away in large part as they anticipate their new life together and as they build a relationship that will stand the test of time." He paused, holding back his emotions.

"Be true to each other always; share your joys and your burdens; love much and laugh much; be each other's best friend. Always speak well of one another, even in private. And when things don't go well, forgive as often as it is required. Mated life is an adventure and you embark today on that adventure together. Even though you are individuals, your joining today makes the couple more important than either of you separately.

"One day, if you are fortunate as I have been, you will stand in awe of a new life entering your family. That will be another beginning, filled with apprehension and anticipation. Bring to that relationship the same level of love and commitment you do to your mating, and you will find joy beyond compare.

"So today, your friends and family surround you as you begin something new and marvelous. Remember your promises, keep them with all your heart, and you will have that sense of joy and wonder that exceeds all you have heretofore known. With all my heart, I offer you my congratulations and warmest wishes as you begin the latest adventure life has to offer." He paused again, to gather himself.

"If you could please raise your glasses?" Charlie asked. "A toast to my daughter. She was a gift from the Gods and I will always be grateful to have been given the honor of being her father. May the Gods continue to bless her and her Edward and grant them safety, love, and happiness all the days of their lives."

"Gods Bless." Everyone chorused before taking a drink.

Charlie made his way back to table, but got waylaid by Bella as she ran up to love upon him. I followed shaking his hand before watching him guide her back to her seat. Making my way up to the podium, I ran my hand through my hair. Looking out at everyone, I suddenly had no idea what I wanted to say.

Leaning on it, I said just that. "Hello everyone. To be honest, I'm totally overwhelmed and have no idea what I want or need to say." They laughed lightly at my honesty.

"First, I would like to thank you from both Bella and myself for celebrating this wonderful day with us. So thank you.

"I'd like to thank our parents, for being there for us. Whether in life or just watching from far away, you molded us into the people we needed to be and for that I will be forever grateful because if not for Charlie and Renee, I would not have the wonderful being Bella as my mate.

"Renee, Alison and Mikail. What can I say? This was more than we ever expected, and better than we ever imagined. Thank you just does not seem to be big enough."

"You're more than welcome, Edward!" Renee shouted out, causing more laughter.

I smiled at her, nodding my head in her direction. "But my biggest thank you, has to go to my Bella. For without her coming and saving me, the sun would not shine as bright, the flowers wouldn't bloom more brilliantly and I wouldn't be the best that I could be."

Raising my glass. "Please everyone, give a toast to My Bella. The most perfect being ever in existence. Cheers!"

"Cheers!" They all exclaimed, laughing once again as Bella bolted from her chair and jumped into my arms. She placed one hell of a kiss on my lips, hugging me tighter than ever before.

"And now, one last thing before we all begin to dance…" Elaios sang. "A request from Edward, that he share the first dance with his Bella."

Bella sniffled again, but smiled huge. Leading her out to the dance floor, the first strains of the song I had chosen began to play. Looking into her eyes, I conveyed all the love I had for her, as she did the same for me.

There's a calm surrender to the rush of day
When the heat of the rolling world can be turned away
An enchanted moment, and it sees me through
It's enough for this restless warrior just to be with you

And can you feel the love tonight
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far
And can you feel the love tonight
How it's laid to rest
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best

There's a time for everyone if they only learn
That the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn
There's a rhyme and reason to the wild outdoors
When the heart of this star-crossed voyager beats in time with yours

It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best

~*~HS~*~

Later that night, after dancing with just about everyone, Bella and I were beyond ready to be alone.

We'd been saying goodbye to everyone for going on ten minutes and we'd had enough.

'Edward, please, please, please get me out of here. NOW!' Bella begged in my mind while hugging Armaita, Gabriel's mate. I nodded when she looked at me, thinking now might be the time for humor.

Running over I bent down, throwing Bella over my shoulder, channeling my inner Emmett I shouted, "That's it from us folks, I'm getting us out of here. By all means continue partying and enjoying yourselves, but now it's time for a little US time." Smacking Bella on the bottom, making her laugh at my antics, I bolted out of there with her still over my shoulder towards our little home. Laughter following behind us.

Just before I got there though, I slowed to a stop. Pulling Bella off my shoulder and placing her gently in front of me.

"What are you doing Edward?" She enquired.

Picking her back up bridal style I told her; "I'm doing this right Bella, and as much as I want to explore our house, I need you now please."

"Of course, my love. I need you too." She answered wrapping her arms around my neck and kissing me on the cheek. "Straight to the loft, that's our room up there."

Running a little slower than I had before I approached the house, in awe of the bamboo lanterns that lit our way. I held onto Bella as I opened and walked through the front door closing it behind us with my foot. Continuing on I walked up the steps and right into our own version of paradise.

Our room was lit up by candles, making it glow ethereally. It was decorated in simple, but beautiful tones and I could see a balcony out the back that I hadn't seen the other day, with a hammock hanging there. But directly in the center was a round version of Bella's childhood bed. Made of weaved bamboo, it was a large circular ball, with all white bedding and pillows inside.

"That right there is a mating bed Edward. Used for the first time as a mated pair. Afterwards, we can change it or keep it. It's up to us." She explained.

"Oh we'll be keeping it. It will forever be a reminder of what we do here tonight, and it will be saturated in the smell of us." Placing her on the floor, I turned her to face me. "Now love, let's use this beautiful bed."

"Please." She sighed as I leaned in kissing her and pulling her close. My hands automatically going to her wings, stroking them and building her up for me.

She moaned at the feel of them, 'Please Edward. Do not tease me, not tonight.'

In answer I raised my hands to her shoulders, tearing the tiny little straps holding her dress up, and watching it fall to the floor, leaving her in a very small white pair of lacey panties.

"My gods… Bella, you are just stunning." I complimented her, watching her blush extend from her cheeks down her chest.

'So are you my love. Let me undress you.' She proceeded to do just that. First undoing the buttons on my clothes, before running her hands up my chest and over my shoulders, removing my shirt. After leaning down to remove my pants and underwear.

She was going to drop to her knees, but I stopped her. She looked up at me questioningly. "Not tonight love. I just want you tonight, nothing else."

'Okay Edward. I want you too. Just you, forever you. I love you.'

"I love you too, Bella." I replied as I pulled her panties off, before picking her up and placing her in the bed.

Climbing in after, I crawled over her. Looking at her and touching her as I went, enjoying all her little noises. When I was above her, Bella opened up and let me settle into the cradle of her thighs.

We moaned as the most intimate parts of us touched for the first time. I could feel that she was ready for me, so I pulled back a little. Using my hand I lined up at her entrance, sliding just inside and pausing at the intense feeling of her around me.

"Oh Bella, you feel so good already." I moaned.

"You too love. Please more…" She pleaded breathily.

Grabbing her hands and holding them by the sides of her head I leaned down onto my arms. Bella raised her legs wrapping them around my waist as I slowly slid all the way inside of her.

"Yes," we both sighed as the connection between us fizzled and then exploded. Those intense feelings magnified as I looked down into her eyes.

Bella loosened one of her hands, reaching up to cup my face before pulling it down to hers.

'Love me Edward.' She moaned as I started to move inside of her.

There weren't many more words said between us as we loved each other. Moving together and learning what we liked. It was the most beautiful experience of my life.

We loved, we touched, kissed and held on tight. Rolling around on the bed, we ended up with Bella on top. She was getting close and so was I. I sat up to hold her completely, while she did the same wrapping her arms and wings all the way around us. I eased my hand in between us as I slid my thumb down to her clitoris. Rubbing in small tiny circles, she got tighter and tighter but refused to let go.

"Come on my beautiful girl. Please come for me." I groaned out.

"I don't want this to end. I want to love you forever." She moaned back.

"It won't end Bella," I replied huskily. "We can love each other forever, but right now I need you to come for me."

Adding more pressure on her clit, she let go, pulsing around me and calling my name. Feeling her pleasure around me I let go, coming in her and calling her name in return.

My inner vampire was happy, we'd claimed our mate.

Bella was relaxed, and fully satiated. 'I love you Edward. I'm so happy that you're mine.' She told me in her thoughts as she drifted off to sleep.

"I love you too, love." I whispered in reply.

Relaxing back into the bed, getting ready for sleep. I finally felt complete.

Again I am so sorry this is late. This week I have two rec's from the same author Lillian Broderick. FFN ID: 4110131 and her name on Ficpad.

The first of her stories is: Sweet Temptations. FFN ID: 9458588
Successful in business, Edward keeps his personal relationships shallow. Then he meets sweet young Isabella who seems too good to be true. Strong, kind, determined and fiercely independent, will she let Edward help her to achieve more than just having the best croissant recipe in town? Jaded and suspicious, will he let Bella show him love can be sweet? EPOV; HEA; AH

And the second of her stories is a short Christmas on: A Christmas To Remember. FFN ID: 9927347
Their families hated each other. They had competed with each other all through high school. But now they were stuck on a plane sitting next to each as they head home for the holidays. Merry Christmas everyone!

I am also promising that even though next Friday is Christmas Day I will still be posting a chapter.

Thank you.