Hey everyone! I have some bad news for all of you... This is the last regular chapter of Heaven Sent. The good news is... there is an Epilogue to post next week and then the Futuretake I wrote for Meli the week after. So we have at least two more weeks of Heaven Sent to go!

My thanks go out to the usual suspects; Pienuniek for all your hard work at keeping me on track and talking about things when I'd get stuck. Fran, thank you for your work with your red pen as well. These chapters wouldn't be as pretty if you didn't do what you do.

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Let's catch up with Edward and Bella shall we?

Chapter 35 – Everything I always wanted

Climbing onto the Volturi plane, I released a breath of relief. It had been a long month staying on the Olympic Peninsula and setting up the tribe. Bella had been dying to get back to Volterra for the last two weeks, she knew that there was work to be done in the forests that Didyme was doing by herself. She could feel that the earth needed her help. Didyme told Bella to stay with me, that she could handle it until she got back but Bella felt guilty.

It wasn't as hard to convince those that knew in the tribe, that what we were doing was for the greater good. In fact, it was the loss of Billy and Jake that made them realize. We held a conference in the community center with all the people that Seth and Sue knew who were in on the secret.

My mind wandered back to that first meeting.

Bella and I were standing in the doorway watching the small group of people entering the center. Most of them coming in were the elders of the tribe, those that were gifted with the truth to pass on to the next generation. There were also the wolves that were left and the few of their parents that knew. There were also the imprints, Claire and Kim, and a couple of the younger ones that overheard and were given a stern talking to about revealing the secret.

The funny thing was not one of them invited by Seth and Sue knew why they were here other than to discuss the secret.

Sue rose from her seat and made her way to the podium at the front of the room. "Thank you all for coming tonight and at such short notice. There have been a few changes to – let's say – management that you need to be aware of. But first, you need to hear how those changes were made. Seth if you please?"

Seth made his way up to the podium. "Thank you, Mom. I'm sure many of you have noticed the few faces not here tonight, and this is why…"

He went on to detail the deal that Jake had made with the red-eyed vampires to take out the leaders of the mythical world, which they knew about from the treaty. He described how many of them were golden-eyed and that they looked out for all of the mythical creatures on earth.

It was at this point that a question was blurted out. "What's the difference between red and golden eyed vampires?"

"A good question. The difference is in their diet; those with blood red eyes drink from humans and those with golden eyes drink from animals." This bit of information was enlightening to them as Billy had always lumped us all together.

He continued on detailing how Sam wouldn't race off to Italy to fight a war that was not their own, but he didn't stop Jake from taking over and demanding they do it anyway. He then told them of the fight and how they were losing before they began, how the leaders offered them a way out and also a way to help the tribe rid themselves of poverty – or at least a way to make things better.

This bit of information also caught the group's interest.

He went on to tell them of some of the creatures there, minus what Bella and her family were, that we had to keep an absolute secret and the wolves agreed, even Sue didn't know.

He outlined what happened after the war and what they were offered. But not what had happened to the others, he was leaving that for Bella and myself.

"Where are the others?" One shouted while another yelled, "And what has happened to Billy?"

"Those questions I will leave to our esteemed guests. Please welcome Edward and Isabella Masen of the Volturi." Seth introduced.

There were gasps of shock and fear as we entered from the side room. There were also murmurs of the fact that we were breaking the treaty, and the wolves were doing nothing about it.

Seth heard these whispers as well and decided to address them. "For those complaining about the treaty, know that it only covered the Cullen Family members, and while Edward may have once been one of them, he is now one of the leaders of our mythical world. He was introduced as a leader on the day he married his beautiful wife, Isabella. He is not breaking the treaty as it was put in place, and as such is free to come and go as he pleases."

'I'll tell them about the treaty later, in regards to the other Cullen members.' He thought. I nodded that I agreed and helped Bella up to the podium.

"Good afternoon everyone." Bella started, setting the room at ease. "We're here to fill you in more on what happened after the battle and also what we plan for you guys. We know that you've been struggling, but this is the first opportunity we've had to help you spread your wings. So without further ado…"

She explained how the Volturi were formed and how they ran the mythical world, including how we were added to the leading parties. She then let me take over to explain how we had a panel with the other leaders, and we decided how to meter out punishments. We explained some of the punishments but not how they were carried out. We just let them know that we could – especially when it came to Paul and Sam. We wanted to see if anyone would ask the obvious question if they were going to trust us to tell them the truth.

It didn't take long for one small, determined hand to rise. "Hi, um…Edward and Bella. I was…well, I was wondering w-what h-happened to B-Billy and J-Jac-cob?"

I could tell in her thoughts that she had been terrorized by Jacob. She was younger than some of the others here.

I looked to Bella, thinking that with the girl being so nervous it would be best for her to answer. Bella got down off the podium to kneel down to her level.

"May I ask your name, sweetie?"

"Uh, my name is B-Bree."

"Well, Bree. I can tell you that Jacob won't be coming back. We know that you believe in reincarnation here, so what I can say is that his soul has been removed, and it will not be able to reincarnate into another body ever again. I can't tell you how I know, just that I do. You will be safe from him from now on, and as for Billy; let's just say that he doesn't know who he is or what he does or who he used to be. He's very much like Paul and Sam in that way, except he remembers nothing but his name."

I could see the room settle with her response.

"Now for some good news," Bella exclaimed. She came back up to the podium grabbing Seth and Sue on the way. "This here is your new Alpha of the pack." There were cheers to that news. Seth just about melted to the floor with the heat of his blush. "We know that the Alpha is usually the Chief of the tribe, but we've decided that because he's not eighteen yet, he's not quite mature enough to handle both jobs.

"So for the interim, while he grows up, Sue will be your Chief and Tribe Economist. Leah will be helping her, and they will discuss everything and teach Seth along the way."

There were more cheers to this news. "And now, we will discuss what our plans are to help you, and we will also open the floor for ideas from you guys. What I want you to remember is that even though we will be leaving we will not be abandoning you and that Seth will be able to get in contact with us at any time."

We were there for quite some time.

"Edward, honey, where are you?" Bella pulled me back from my thoughts.

"Here love. Sorry, I was just thinking about what had been going on since we'd gotten here."

She sighed, "Yeah it's been long. Rewarding but long. I'm looking forward to going home and helping Granma. To just being for a while."

"Yup, me too. First we have to get through the ball being held in a couple weeks."

Bella looked over at me with a small smile on her face, like she knew something that I didn't. "And after that, we can be just…normal for a while."

I leaned in to kiss her softly, before I guided her to lie down across the seats and put her head in my lap because she was looking tired. "Normal will be good."

It didn't take her long to nod off and sleep for the rest of the ride.

~*~HS~*~

We'd come back home to a flurry of activity. The ladies were all geared up and preparing for the ball and they'd pulled Bella right on in with them. In fact, they were so busy with everything that we'd had to move the meetings in the throne room to a conference room down the hall. They'd wanted to get the decorations up and coordinate all the colors to make sure it all went cohesively, or something. Hell if I knew, I stayed out of their way as much as possible.

My poor girl was so busy every day that she pretty much collapsed in our bed every night. I was a little concerned with how tired she was but every time I brought it up she brushed it off with that same smile on her face. She'd tell me she was fine and it would all work out in the end.

It wasn't the only thing I'd noticed leading up to tonight, the night of the ball. Bella seemed to be avoiding certain foods, ones that I'd known she'd liked before. She even had me run out in the middle of the night to get her a hamburger with the lot, then turn around and ask me to scrape out the lettuce because it smelled funny. I had looked at her that night like she had two heads. As far as I knew, lettuce had no smell. However, she wolfed it down after I'd gotten rid of it then went right back to sleep.

The whole ordeal had left a niggling in the back of my brain but for some reason, I couldn't put them all together to form a coherent answer. I hoped she'd tell me what was up soon.

All the ladies in the three of our families had converged on our villa and kicked me out. They all wanted to get ready together and surprise us in the ballroom later that night. They had decided that they needed to keep their dresses at least partially secret. Each of the ladies of the Volturi had told us that they would have some form of red in the design to represent their status.

I was about to walk out the door when I thought I'd better say something. "Ladies, I just wanted you to know that it won't matter what you wear tonight, I'm sure you'll all be the most stunning ones in the room."

"Oh, baby you're too sweet," Bella replied coming down the stairs. "Thank you, Edward. But please don't forget your garment bag with your suit in it."

I gave her a kiss before reaching into the coat room by the door. "Thank you, Bella. I had forgotten. All this beauty in one place is a little distracting."

All the ladies cooed at me, thinking I was just adorable. Although the angels in the room all gave me an interesting look as I opened the door.

"Well, I'll see you all at the ball. I'm looking forward to your entrances."

"Bye, Edward!" They all sang and waved, laughing as I chuckled at them.

I ran towards the castle and the level in which the others had their rooms, meeting them in the central lounge between. "Afternoon gentlemen, I see we've all been banished to get ready together."

Laughing they all nodded.

"Indeed, we have Edward. Are you ready for tonight?" Marcus asked.

"I am. It's going to be a lot more relaxing than the day we were married."

"That it will, my boy. That it will."

We sat and caught up with everything that had happened since the Cullens and the Angels were here last. Emmett announced that Rosalie was indeed pregnant and that they couldn't be happier. We congratulated him with a round of back slaps and man hugs. I didn't think he could keep the happy smile off his face for long.

That made me wonder what it would be like when Bella was pregnant with my child and I realized that I couldn't wait. My musings were interrupted by Carlisle.

"Edward, may I have a word?"

"Of course Carlisle. What can I help you with?"

"I just wanted to give you an update on the young woman you asked me to assist. I have been able to help her with the scarring. It will never fully disappear, but she will be better for it. It might take a few surgeries, but she's going to be fine. She's recovering quite nicely from the first one. I'm going to head back in a couple days to check on her. We decided together not to worry so much about the ones on her neck and arm and just focus on her face." He babbled. I could tell that he was a little nervous around me.

"That's great news Carlisle. I'm glad things are working well for her. Emily deserved to feel like herself again." I complemented. I needed him to calm down. "Please, Carlisle. I'm still Edward, just talk to me like you would anyone else."

He took a deep breath before he released it in a gush. "I'm sorry, Edward, I'm still learning to be me again. But I also wanted to say how proud of you I am. You have really come into your own since Bella came into your life, and you've taken on your role with the Volturi It's been a pleasure to see and I'm sorry I didn't understand it all sooner."

I reached out and placed my hand on his shoulder. "Thank you. I'm glad to see the old you coming back too. Things are going to look up from here. And congratulations on becoming a grandfather."

At this, he beamed. "I'm so excited. I can't wait."

I chuckled. I could tell. "Now let's get dressed."

We all walked to different rooms to don our suits. Myself and the other leaders were dressed in a black tux with our royal garb. It consisted of a white shirt, white vest, white bow tie and a black jacket with dark blue lapels. Under the vest, we had a sash crossing from the right shoulder to left waist. It was decked in the Volturi colors of red, blue and black. We had pocket watches and instead of medals, we pinned the Volturi crest to the lapel of our jackets.

I walked out to see the rest of our group in classic black tuxedos. I could tell that those with wings had slightly different ones to accommodate them should they want to bring them out.

"Gentlemen. It's time!" Aro clapped.

We walked down to the ballroom where the other leaders and I were introduced. We noted that the ladies hadn't arrived yet. When I mentioned this, Caius rolled his eyes.

"Dora is a classic for this. Anytime that she doesn't have to be somewhere on time, she likes to make a 'fashionable entrance'."

The look on his face was too funny, but we mingled with the other guests. Thanking them for their help and welcoming them back to Volterra. It was at that moment, the ladies walked into the room, minus of course, Bella, Didy, Dora, and Scully.

I watched as Esme walked over to the DJ to let him know he could introduce them.

"Ladies and gentlemen," the DJ crooned over the microphone. "It is my extreme pleasure to introduce to you the other half of our esteemed protectors; Sulpicia, Anthenodora, Didyme, and Isabella."

Everyone watched as they came into the room. There were comments about how beautiful they all were, but I couldn't take my eyes off my Bella. She was a vision in a white strapless dress. It had a red satin ribbon sewn into the hem and the sweetheart neck, with beads and gems sewn into the bodice and skirt of the dress in the shape of the Volturi symbol. She had the necklace on, as well as, some beautiful ruby earrings.

I noticed that it had a train on it as she walked towards me. When she reached me, I couldn't help but pull her into my arms laying a passionate kiss on her. She was stunning to me, all soft glowing skin, bright brown eyes and loving look as she pulled back from me.

"Well hello to you too, my love." She giggled at me.

"You are just wow, Bella. I have no words…none. Stunning." I stumbled through my words trying to tell her how beautiful she was.

She giggled at me again. "Thank you, Edward. You are looking mighty handsome tonight, too." She kissed me again before we made another loop around the ballroom.

We spent several hours dancing, talking and eating. It was during that time that Aro got up on the dais where the thrones sat.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen. We're glad that you could all be here to celebrate the win we had over longtime rivals Stephan and Vladimir. I can now admit to you, that had they won, the peaceful way we live now would be over. They had plans to go back to what it was when we were known to the world. It would have created anarchy and probably another world war. But thanks to all of you our peaceful reign will continue!"

There were cheers around the room. Everyone was happy that we were able to continue.

"You all have no idea what it means to us…" at this we all climbed onto the dais. "That you came to our aide when we called. This ball is for you and tonight that is what we are all celebrating – All of you. Thank you!"

Again there were cheers around the room before they all went back to what they were doing before.

Bella tugged on my arm trying to drag me back to the dance floor. "Come my love. I want to waltz." She looked over to the DJ as if she planned it and he smoothly changed the song to a waltz.

I pulled her into my arms, enjoying having her in them once again, and at least awake this time. I've missed time with my girl. It was nice to dance a soft, slow dance with her and hold her close to me. Of course as soon as I thought that, Bella started yawning. This had gone on long enough. I really was worried now. I thought it might be best to address my concerns now, quietly, of course, I didn't want to alert the whole room.

Opening my mind, I found hers already open. 'Bella, love. I'm worried about you. You've been tired a lot lately. I don't want you running yourself down, sweetheart.'

She looked up at me, a beautiful soft smile on her face as she linked both her hands behind my neck. 'I know my love. I need you to keep calm Edward, because what I am going to share with you I want to keep quiet for now. I know you've been worried about me being tired all the time, but there's not anything wrong with me. Sweetheart, I'm pregnant. You're going to be a daddy.'

I froze, looking at her in complete shock. I knew this was going to happen and that it could occur at any time but still… now was not when I was expecting it. Then all the little details started to piece themselves together, and the niggle that was in the back of my brain was a BAM, right there in the front.

I could see that Bella was becoming worried about my reaction. I couldn't tell her how happy I was because words were lost, but I could show her. I pulled her in tight and planted a kiss on her that would end all kisses. It was hard but soft, commanding but surrendering, full of passion and love and just plain awe.

We pulled back when there were shouts and cheers all around us. I rested my forehead on hers as they continued celebrating one hell of a kiss.

'Thank you. I love you.' I murmured through our link with as much reverence as I could. I could see the tears forming in her eyes when she could see how happy I was.

'Please Edward, get us out of here.'

I nodded looking around at everyone paying attention to us.

"Thank you for coming tonight, but as you can see my new bride is tired." Bella managed to let out a loud yawn as I finished causing everyone to laugh. "Please continue enjoying your night, but I'm taking her home for some rest. Good night."

They all yelled out goodnight as we left. We walked out the door and just as I was about to pick her up and run us back she stopped me.

"I want to fly Edward."

"Are you sure that's good for the baby?"

She laughed. "Yes. But if it makes you feel any better I won't carry you back, and I'll limit it for the duration."

"Yes, that makes me feel much better. Go fly, I'll follow you home."

"Okay, Edward. I'll see you there." She planted a sweet kiss on me as she let out her wings.

I watched as she flew up into the air with her dress trailing along behind her making her look like the legendary phoenix rising. She was awe-inspiring and she was mine.

~*~HS~*~

I met her at the door, catching her bridal style as she landed. Her wings were still out, but she wrapped them around us while I walked inside. I placed kisses all over her face as I walked through the house and up the stairs. She was running her hands through my hair and tugging on it when I reached a particularly pleasurable spot.

When we entered our bedroom, I stood her in front of me, her back to my front. I pulled her hair to one side as I placed more kisses along her neck and shoulders. She moaned and tilted her head to the side, wanting more of what I was giving her. As I was kissing her, I skimmed my hands down her arms and then back up to the zipper at the back of her dress.

As I released the teeth of the zipper, I placed random kisses all over the skin I revealed. I reveled in the sounds she was making as I lowered the dress and then helped her step out of it. Once I'd laid the dress over the chair in the corner, I knelt in front of her. Looking up at her, I placed the gentlest of kisses to her abdomen. Knowing that the love we shared, created this beautiful person who will be part me and part her, was mind blowing to me.

I felt Bella's hand in my hair as I dropped my eyes from her face to her stomach. "Hi, baby. I'm your daddy. I want you to know that I love you already. You are precious to both your momma and me. I also want you to know that I will always be here for you, and I'll love you no matter what you decide to do in life. Just know that I can't wait to meet you, but only after you grow to be big and strong okay?"

I heard a sniffle and looked back up to Bella. I stood, cupping her beautiful face in my hands. "Are you okay, love?"

She nodded. "Yes, these are happy tears." She placed her hands over my hands. "You are going to be a fantastic father, Edward. But for now, you are wearing too many clothes."

I laughed at her before helping her remove my clothes and then removing the last of hers. I picked her up and put her softly down into the center of the bed. Climbing up and over her, I placed soft licking kisses up and over her body until I reached her lips. I lay my body flush against hers as I kissed her as deep as I ever had. As we kissed, she wrapped her arms around my neck, her legs around my waist and her wings around the pair of us. When she needed air, I kissed down her neck as she lay panting beneath me.

I went to move down her body, but she pulled me in closer not letting me move from my place. "Please Edward," she moaned. "Just love me like this, I need to feel you inside me."

"Anything you want, love," I replied on a groan as I lined myself up with her and slid inside.

I took my time loving her. Showing her that she was as beautiful inside as she was out. That I was appreciative of everything she had done for me since I met her. That I loved her more for what she had given me; the one thing that nobody else would ever be able to.

It was slow and deep, with long slow thrusts and kisses that were soul searing. It was as close to a religious experience as you could get. When she started asking for more, I linked our fingers together and held them above her head.

"More baby? Like this?" I asked through a groan as I moved a little harder but no faster.

"Yesss, please Edward…" she moaned back. "So close."

"I know you are," I whispered in her ear as I released one hand and ran it down her body until I reached her clit. I rubbed hard, fast little circles over it. "Come, baby, come for me. I'm far from done with you."

Bella tightened up around me, making me falter in my movements. A few more erratic thrusts and we were toppling over into the abyss together.

I rolled us to our sides, still connected as I regained my breath and watched as her wings were retracted.

"I love you, Edward." Bella sighed on a yawn.

"I love you too, Bella. Sleep, we've got all night."

She giggled a sleepy giggle, and then she was out.

I rolled her over so that her back was to my front and cradled her as I wrapped myself around her. The last thing I did as I fell asleep was to place my protective hand over her stomach.

"I love you too, baby."

I have a feeling that you guys will have a lot to say this week, and I cannot wait to hear from you all!

Work has been hectic and reading has been few and far between, so unfortunately I have no recs for you again, and I truly apologize for that. Although I'd suggest your read Pienuniek's work, she's just started posting a new one that we are still working on.

Thank you for reading, see you next week!