narrated by Edward Cullen Eclipse: Eternal Conflict Fanfic Contest Request
Chapter 23
-Edward
-. Bella said again.
was the fourth time I called in after that day.
The day before was extremely stressful for her and slept most of the day having uneasy dreams.
In more than one occasion but again you want to wake again into a deep sleep. I preferred that it did because that night practices continue and surely she would again be present.
-Nnn .. No ... - he said again.
While seeing his poor sleep wondering if it might not be better to exclude them from such violence.
But I was sure I would not agree.
Previous
The night Jacob had agreed to take her to a safe place where they would be under the care of a couple of werewolves.
The idea had not seemed very good, surely she preferred the Jasper and serve as bait for the uninitiated but something like that never happen.
"The third wife. He said then completely intrigue.
did not know the meaning of these three words, but something told me I should be aware of everything that Bella could have imagined, feared that the words of Jasper gave him strange and useless ideas, I could see that she would not sit quietly waiting for all over.
would not let Bella be exposed, should also protect herself.
The evening continued to move while the sun tried to seep between the dense clouds until he returned to say
- Edward? -. He knocked, but this time it seemed I was not dreaming.
His hand moved by feeling the surface of his bed to find my own, never failed to experience this exciting and comforting feeling that caused me to feel the touch of your skin on mine, especially when they spent a couple of hours not felt.
I was always eager, eager to feel that delicious scorching heat that gave me the smallest of the friction against your skin.
The hours of rest were eternal.
Every night I sit and contemplate, to appreciate its appearance from the corner of his bedroom, fighting the urge to get close to her, bringing my face to hers and kissed her lips and wake with a kiss full of uncontrollable passion.
was standing on the thin line dividing life and death for Bella.
could not afford to dwell on things that might be, which wanted to be. Should focus on those that were correct.
But above all should focus on the events that were ready to happen.
Then I saw her and did not sleep.
- Now you're really awake? -. Asked to be one hundred percent sure.
-Aja
-. Confirmed with a delicious sigh.
said he had not been a good day dream for her and was surprised to hear que había dormido todo el día, pero había sido una jornada realmente larga para bella y se había ganado un día entero en cama.
—¿Tienes hambre? ¿Quieres desayunar en la cama? —. Pregunté.
Pero Bella rechazó mi ofrecimiento ya que sentía que necesitaba moverse un poco, de ponerse en pie, según sus propias palabras.
Bajamos juntos tomados de la mano, la platica con Alice me había tranquilizado un poco y ahora me podía dedicar a cosas más agradables… Por el momento.
—¡Buf! Vaya pinta que tengo—. Exclamó al ver su reflejo en la tostadora luego de introducir en ella unas rebanadas de pan.
Again I remind you that it was a long night for her, she should have stayed asleep while my family and I met again with the werewolves that night.
"Yes, of course. And miss it all. You have to start accepting the fact that now I am part of the family. How often
Esme and my family had said those words?
smiled at that idea.
No doubt there had been many.
"Maybe I get used to the idea. I responded too enthusiastically, to my regret.
wished not to be selfish, would not want so intensely that she was part of my family to be a more of us, being equal to us. More
should not get carried away too much, Bella could live a couple of years human being yet, nothing should interfere with the plan mapped out for her.
could live an almost normal life after all, when it was over, when anything or anyone to follow in our footsteps. Even
we could achieve, without Vulturis without psychotic vampire without giant wolves, only she and I live our lives. But I wanted to do well, I wanted to do as he should, so that my real parents feel proud of me.
therefore ask your hand, so I would ask everyone to go hunting, I would request some privacy to neither feel embarrassed, ashamed or nervous. At least I try not to be.
But how could not you ask when love of your life to share eternity with you?
was much what I wanted, great sacrifices Bella would do. Renounce his humanity would always be too high a price just to be with me. Alejo
those gloomy thoughts, fate was not engraved on stone, not engraved in stone I repeated again.
How often would tell me the same thing? Many, of that there was no doubt, but perhaps were the only words that comforted me when I saw more and more about the darkness clouding my opinion.
would always be a way out, forever.
Then Bella was a toast to his mouth and then I saw again the gift that her friend had given him only the night before. Jacob Black ... Both
owed both will return to duty.
- I can? -. I asked pointing to the bracelet dangling from his wrist.
he who would take Bella to a safe area before they arrived the neophytes, in one way or another responsible life I was always in his debt.
"Sure. Bella replied somewhat suspicious.
held the small and delicate wolf hanging from her new bracelet in the palm of my hand.
was a wooden figure of a wolf carved in wood.
Apparently it was something simple, a simple craft, but I knew it was something more than that.
was him, that figure still had the faint smell of pine mixed with sea breeze, it was Jacob, or at least was a personification of himself.
Was he saying it was yours?
How insignificant would take that figure to become dust in my fingers? How long it would take the bones of Jacob to do the same?
No, should not be so mesquino.
After all, surely Bella had been the object not only hurt feelings of his friend. That was the only explanation could exist. What motivated
But Bella to be so condescending to him. That had enabled him to make a gift while my or my family denied us that pleasure at all times?
was so much that I wanted to give time and both wanted to give it yet.
"So Jacob Black can make gifts. Said non-accusing.
"You have made me gifts -. Responded. But pay was not allowed lunch for me as true gifts. "You know I love handmade items. Added to the final.
Maybe ... Umm. Could it be?
- And what about the objects used? Can you accept? -. I asked hopefully.
- What do you mean?
If your divorce was only for new objects were a few relics that I could obséquiale.
something more dignified and more in keeping with his personality but above all with its next status and promised bride.
"This bracelet ... -. I said stroking her wrist. - Do you think wearing it too long? -. And Bella shrugged blankly as if I had not thought about it.
But if I did.
could see that this order to attract my attention and Bella always looked to be the silent presence of Jacob ... always, at all times.
Was not it all an injustice?
But Bella was not unfair, not really. By contrast, only cares about the others ... he was concerned.
"It's because they want to hurt your feelings, right? -.
"I guess not. He said it with the same deadpan.
"Then do not you think it's fair that I also had a small representation? -. I said innocently kept remembering the jewel that for decades kept alongside the few jewels which had belonged to my family.
They had false purposes, not gadgets, but the mere desire to be present also there when she looked the Timber Wolf.
- A representation? -.
I said it would be a charm, something that made him think of me when I saw it but she said no need to have some material to do so.
then asked:
"If I gave you something, do you take? -.
- Anything used? -.
"Yes. I assured him. - Something that I have worn one season -.
there with the few jewels kept, was one that belonged at the time, my mother. It was a jewel of inestimable sentimental value for me. Was the first gift I gave my father as a representation of his love. He
diamond, would also be my behalf. Surprisingly
Bella said that could give him what I wanted, provided it was used, obviously.
response surprised me so determined, "spoke with the same person who had refused many times to get a simple gift?. Is that phobia
these, applied only me? And I could not avoid showing my discomfort opposite to his new and sudden attitude.
was really all an injustice. Does anyone could give gifts?
"I have loved you a graduation gift, but I did because I knew that bother you more than if you did any other person. It is unfair. How do you explain that? -. "It's easy
-. She said shrugging her shoulders as if it is too obvious.
said there was no one more important in the world for her than me. That the gift was myself and that was much more than what she deserved. "Anything
que me des desequilibra aún más la balanza entre nosotros—. Agregó.
¿Que… yo… era su regalo? ¿Acaso hablaba enserio?
¿No comprendía que yo le debía todo? ¿Que era la luz de mis días y mis noches, que era lo único que me mantenía vivo y humano?
¿No sabía que sin ella yo no era nada, que con su respiración bañaba mi duro corazón?.
¿Que sus palabra, que su risa era el bálsamo que suavizaba todas las asperezas de mi mente?.
¿Acaso no sabía cuando la amaba y que le debía todo?
Ella no veía lo preciada, lo valiosa que era para mi, no veía o no quería hacerlo.
Olvidaba also only brought sorrow and trouble me to your life, forget everything going for something my many flaws.
Will I ever see this and that was it? Do you cheat if I did?
Then I said it was ridiculous, Bella felt me \u200b\u200bover, I certainly was not worth as much as she thought. But no reply, took a bite of his toast and ate quietly.
was when my phone rang. "Alice calling," the screen.
- What is it, Alice? -. I asked. "It's
Bella ... I'm not sure, something will happen, I'm not sure. Possibly some fabric and I think is not good for her.
"I believe -. Bella replied uneasily contemplating. Alice did nothing but confirm my suspicions. "He's been talking in his sleep.
As was the words of Jasper had awakened in her a kamikaze instinct useless.
"I do not recognize the place, I can not say exactly where in the forest she is in my vision, I see only this loss, stumbling everywhere.
I think all you need is not Bella perdierda and walks alone and unprotected.
knew he meant it to Alice, if Bella I did, if he tried to reach the meadow would be very possible that the newcomers found it. Snorted
thinking now, would have to find some way of keeping everything safe and quiet ... and once again blow over because he knew very well that this would be almost impossible to achieve.
tapping the pulse crazy Bella was more than enough to confirm the words of my sister.
I tried to read an expression on her face as she climbed into the blood to paint his face slightly pink.
he was betraying his conscience.
"Whatever. Said Alice. - I am sure she will not stay still and to feel sorry for the wolves have to keep doing babysitting, they will surely have a hard time.
That was quite possible, given how stubborn I was Bella when he got an idea in my head.
"I'll call if I see something else. Alice finished speaking and terminated the call.
"Thank you Jasper." I thought. "Many thanks indeed"
But he understood well the intentions of Jasper, he also thought best for the family, wanted the best for Alice after all. He, like me, protecting the most valuable thing I had. I could not blame for it.
was Bella who had no excuse to do whatever it was he intended to do.
No one was in danger, if only she wanted to behave so irresponsibly with herself.
- Is there something you want to talk to me? -. I asked unable to hide my annoyance.
She did not answer, not immediately. He stood there, watching me and after a few minutes he admitted.
He liked the idea of \u200b\u200bJasper and what sounded hard from his own lips. A groan was my only response to his words.
Never mind that she wanted to help, no matter who felt powerless to what was coming. She had no right to put their lives at risk, mainly because it would not be of any help to do so. That
Jasper was thought that if I did not care at all.
"He's the expert. Bella said. I looked
containing my anger.
would not be exposed to that or any other, no matter who believed that it was of some use.
"You can not stop me. I will not hide in the forest while they risk all for me. She said my body language.
was almost ludicrous to imagine that she could get their own way to the battle site. In other circumstances I probably would have laughed of their intentions so unrealistic. Alice
not seen him in the clear, of course that would be lost. His sense of direction was not to trust him. Bella would not be able to meet. Daria stumbling through the thick forest to be lost completely.
"That is because Alice has not taken into account to Seth Clearwater. And in any case, if so, he could not see anything at all, but it seems that Seth wants to be there as I do. There will be very difficult to convince him to show me the path.
puppy was supposed to have to stay at the agreed place. That was the agreement, Jacob Levario because its smell was foul enough to neutralize the scent of Bella and she would stay hidden, away from everything, that was the plan.
And Bella was right, Alice received only a fraction of the vision. Not only that he was right, Seth probably felt the same anxiety as the rest of the herd to participate in the battle would be easy to convince her, if they wanted.
felt like fighting everyone, Quileute, neophytes, Volturi and who know what else was out there waiting for us, all you needed was not stubbornness ... Now more than ever.
What attitude should you take? How to deal with their lack of conscience?
Because she was so confident and determined? Why a defiant smile playing on his lips?
"I was testing?
For a moment I felt that frustration came over me, but took a deep breath. The plan should recognize that Bella had a lot going for. Would have worked ... If she did not disclose, he might have worked. To subtract
against plans would go to the Alpha male, would go to Sam.
"I'll ask you to give certain instructions Seth. Although unwilling, he can not refuse to obey such orders.
- Why would you give those instructions? What if I told Sam that I should go to that clear? I bet you prefer me a favor to me than you. I clenched my teeth
. Bella
could not make me such a trick.
was obvious that Sam would think like Jasper, she would ask and he'll agree, that there was no doubt.
I went to take a deep breath, Bella was testing my limits that afternoon. But there was more of a way to win in that case. And if she did not hesitate to do anything for exposure, because I would not hesitate to do the unthinkable.
"Maybe you're right, but I'm sure Jacob is more than willing to give the same instructions. I
also could do tricks.
In war and in love, war and love.
Every means was accepted if it was to maintain the integrity of Bella. And that all included Jacob Black.
- Jacob? -. Asked surprised.
She did not know, but I was sure he understood that the words of Jacob, like Sam, had to be obeyed. Bella
stunned for a moment. Jacob apparently had never spoken of their position within the herd and it was not much to understand that if this was true I would be right. Jacob also did not want this as our enemies destrozábamos. It was ridiculous
the only thing that made him give up his wild idea was Jacob, but it worked.
read the disappointment on her face seeing their ideas collapsed.
How could I bother with it? Especially when it looked so adorable, with his rosy cheeks and bright eyes by anger at being cornered.
And I realized that indeed she was not aware the place occupied by his friend in the pack, his surprise was genuine.
undone. Jacob had such power between deprived of his peers continue to have the assistance of any werewolf to carry out their plan.
Bella did not want to be a nuisance, would not bother me or anyone else, she really believed that their presence would be useful and she wanted to do even when exposed his own life. How could
get upset with her? ... Do was ... impossible.
felt the pressing desire within me again face on it was useless. I found it easier to deal unaided with an army of new vampires before they can look into his eyes without feeling the desire of your lips on mine.
wanted to draw it into my body, posing my hands on his waist, draw it a little, just a little more to melt in it ... There were
, Bella confessing their suicide plans and I planted in front of her dazed, gaping in the extreme.
"Last night I went to the minds of the herd. I said, suddenly switching to a safer topic for both. He never wanted to discuss but did not want to give myself to quantify the enormous passion he felt for her. Was distracted.
was easy to change the subject, suppressing my emotions it was safer to get carried away by them.
I spoke of the pack, how fascinating it was the collective consciousness of the complex dynamics in which lived a lot of things, each struggling in vain to maintain their individuality.
She guessed my intentions and gave me an angry look, still stubborn, would not up so easily, but I had all the time in the world and also, just needed the right words to attract attention.
-Jacob
you have hidden a lot of secrets -. I said hoping that would be interested in this new subject, but she continued staring at me without even making any gesture. "For example, did you notice last night on the small gray wolf? -. Added, but still not enough.
Bella nodded blankly.
-are taken seriously all the legends. Continue pulling the hook a little further, recalling the discovery last night. - It turns out that there things that do not appear in them and for which they are unprepared. Then Bella sighed
rendered and could not help throwing a laugh to see that my plan had worked.
had managed to arouse your curiosity and did not care if you give me the gossip that kept Bella's mind away from thoughts of suicide.
"Okay. What do you mean? -.
I told him about the provision that received the change when they arrived.
No one doubted, never questioned any of them even the grandchildren only direct original wolf, had the ability and power to transform.
- So someone who is not a direct descendant of the wolf has changed? -.
-No. I replied while looking into her eyes, which was about to tell you definitely surprised. She is directly descended, until there is fine.
Bella's eyes reflected his great surprise.
- She?! -.
Leah Clearwater was also now a werewolf, a female wolf and she, like all the flock, knew Bella.
As there were no secrets to do so if possible within the herd. Jacob's thoughts were the thoughts of the pack.
And they very well knew Bella had viewed from multiple angles, from the countless memories of your furry friend.
- How? Since when? Why not told me Jacob? -. Bella exclaimed.
But there were things that his friend could not share with anyone, including her, it was forbidden.
Those who were part of their herd, the actual number of individuals. Sam An order was an order that everyone must comply, even if they wanted.
Bella was shocked, I could not believe my words, I knew I would not lie.
silent for a moment absorbing my words and after a moment he whispered.
"Poor Leah
-.
"Poor Leah!? Was far from being the best expression on the subject.
She, like everyone was resigned to being what it was.
was shameful truth that had its drawbacks as a wolf in a flock composed entirely of males, but she had found a way to retaliate, especially Sam.
there was an old and broken love story that came dramatically to an end by finding a partner Sam.
was amazing to see the power that the primer had over them. Jacob Black
Why could not be printed once and for all? Thereby cease to roam Bella close once and for all.
Because that would, Jacob imprimaría. Could that same day, next day, no matter when it happened really, Jacob imprimaría sooner or later and when that happens you forget about Bella forever.
Bella was aware of that?
Jacob had said before trying to woo my bride.
No, I think not.
"Hey Bella, I'll confess I'm in love with you but only until I print because when that happens and not know that you exist."
That was the supposed love he felt for her. Leah knew
Well, I could almost understand his attitude, but she also imprimaría one day and was sure to continue reminding them of their suffering then when Sam imprinted on the other.
-Les is making life miserable for others. I'm not sure it deserves your sympathy. I answered Bella.
She did not understand my words and told him how hard for them to share every one of his thoughts, then the majority tried to cooperate with the collective harmony and make things more bearable for everyone. But just enough that one of them is intentionally evil so that all suffer equally.
"She has every reason -.
Bella was right, she had every reason. But it was not Sam's fault or anyone else. As I
vampire had seen amazing things, but never in all my years of existence had seen something similar to the primer, I was truly perplexed.
was a surprise for me to discover that these creatures wild and uncontrollable were able to get to feel a bond with someone so great.
-impossible to describe the way Sam is tied to Emily. Or should I say "her Sam". In fact, he had no choice. It reminds me of the dream of a summer night and chaos unleashed love spells Fairy. It is a kind of magic. Almost as strong as what I feel for you.
They Almost ... nor any other creature on earth could ever get to feel what one feels for his fellow vampire ... or what I feel for Bella.
"Poor Leah Bella said again. "But what do you mean by" evil "? - Leah
reminded him not only suffered by Sam, the oaths that he uttered, she pulled to the surface things in which they preferred not to think.
"For example, Embry. Added.
- What's with Embry? -. Asked surprised.
I told him what happened to their mother and their possible blood tie with Sam, Jacob or Quil. Constantly ask themselves which of them has a brother.
"Everyone wants to think that is Sam, as his old man never was a good father, but there is doubt. Jacob has never dared to ask Billy about it.
- Wow! How have you tested both in one night? -.
The mind of the herd was fascinating, was something quite hypnotic.
Each separately thinking mind, capturing all the information that enters through the senses, each one separately and each share all this information. Every thought, every feeling, every sound, every smell, every memory .... was amazing, was so much to read.
"Yes, the herd is fascinating. Almost as much as you do when you try to change the subject.
Mmm .. "We returned to the fight?
Perhaps you could tell some of Leah and less intrusive on the processing and disadvantages of being a woman ... or female. But it was not right I myself had felt uncomfortable to read that he was not sure that sharing power with Bella. And then an officer, returned to the fray.
"I have to go to that course, Edward. Released without further looking into my eyes.
"No -. I answered the same way. Never let that happen, that was beyond question, was not something tradable, much less negotiable.
held my gaze for a moment, his expression slowly changed until I saw the disappointment on his face and then lowered his gaze. He preferred
angry, furious if I wanted, but not, not downcast and sullen from the light in his eyes.
I lost, not won. If Bella showed distraught was I who was lost, but despite that, not allow her to carry out his mad plan.
Look, Edward -. After a moment he whispered with downcast eyes. - the question is this: I've already gone crazy once. I know my limits. And if you leave me again, I can not stand it.
I could feel her pain reflected on my chest.
The evocation of that time made him feel cold glacier suddenly I experienced when I left her. But my pain was nothing compared to that suffered by Bella, I had left him, stupidly thinking it was the best for your life, but still left him alone, at the mercy of our enemies.
I had broken my heart for your sake and never could amend my mistake, I could never erase all the pain I had caused. Neither thousand
years would be enough to compensate for my stupid actions, but would not stop trying.
closed the distance between us, wrapped my arms and stroked her beautiful face. She would never again be alone, we would never separate.
Nothing would happen in the course, I would always be for her. Bella should not fear for us, knew how to fight the newcomers, they were not a danger to me or to any of us.
"You know not, Bella. I'll be round, and soon will be over. I said gently. I can not
-. He returned to say without looking up. -No stand the idea of \u200b\u200bnot knowing whether or not return. No matter how soon it is gone, I can not live with that. Bella wanted
understand, really easy to look at what would be the battle for me. There was no reason for her so afraid and was sure that my family would be ... or at least want to think that will happen
- Sure? -. He asked.
"Sure. Answered.
was amazing how confident he sounded on everything. Could it be that after repeating those words so fluently now out of my mouth?. "I felt so safe? Possibly not
both because I could not pierce my confidence, Bella still wary.
- Nobody is going to happen?
"Nobody -. I assured him.
- So there is no reason for me to be in the clear? -.
Then I was not aware of what was to happen. Probably not since I always waited for her to trust fully in me, my family and our capabilities.
I was blind, but only that they wanted.
This so focused trying to calm their fears, telling him that Alice had shared with us about the newborns and how easy it would be manageable I saw it coming.
"Okay. I said it was so easy that anyone could stay out -. He remembered my words last night. - Are you serious? -.
"Yes. Replied handing on a plate.
"If it's so easy -. Continued. - Why do not you stay were you? -.
was not prepared for it.
If I was to continue listing the reasons to cooperate and stay quiet, away in a safe place away from any danger that I did not know how to respond.
Bella "was asking me to leave my family, who did not participate in battle?.
At that moment I felt a ray halved. The idea of \u200b\u200bleaving had not crossed my mind was not ready.
"So one of two things: - continued. -O is more dangerous than you recognize, in which case I'd better be there to help, or will be so easy that they can manage without you. Which of the two options is correct? -.
Rays! Why the hell Bella had to be as intuitive.
Which of the two was right? In which I wanted to believe?
- Are you asking me to leave them to fight without my help? -.
My family: Alice, Esme, Carlisle, Emmett, but especially Jasper and Rosalie forgive me not leave at a time like we were ready to live.
The numerical difference and was unfavorable to us, do not need less.
"Yes. That, or let me go. I do not care as long as we're together.
Something told me it would not be so easy, though I would like to believe in the prophetic words of my sister, something inside me told me I should not let our guard down, everything was too orchestrated against us, something could go wrong .
And if so, who should be if that happened? The answer was easy, she would always answer.
took her face in my hands and forced him to look up. Never again would warm days without their eyes, those eyes that were able to reflect as being that it must be for her.
"Whenever we're together" she had said. Together forever I wanted to add me.
I took my phone and dialed the number of Alice.
I could hear the claims of hammering my head Rosalie and Jasper's disapproval, but Bella had given me two options that could bear and I chose to be with her, never leave him, my family would understand
