Lilliana Swan (Unedited)

Chapter 18

"Hello sister." I said

As I appeared in a fire like manner.

"Really that's how you choose to enter?" Bella asked

"I was busy when you called just be happy I showed and am clothed." I said

Rosalie then ran up and hugged me.

"I missed you so much." Rose said

"I missed you too." I said

"You all know what Edward wants. And you know what I want. But I won't force myself on you..." Bella said

The entire Cullen family was now seated and I was still in the same spot. I looked around and saw the house was back to it original warmth and beauty.

"I think the only fair way to handle this is by vote--" Bella said

"You can't be serious --" Edward said

"This is my meeting, Edward." Bella said

Way to go Bella. I said to her

"However this turns out, I'm not letting the Volturi hurt you. I'll go back o Italy alone--" Bella said

"The hell you will. I'm not missing another fight." Emmett said

"It really much of a fight. Once Ana showed her self they all looked scared. Then..." Edward said

"Then what?" Rose asked

"Then Caius looked like he either wanted to eat her or kiss her." Alice said

"Back to the topic of Bella please." I said

I could feel Jasper looking at me but I ignored him.

"That's not up for a vote, Emmett. I don't want you guys involved." Bella said

"We've always been involved, honey, and we're not going to stop --" Esme said

"No, please -- I want you to seriously think about this. If I join you, you'll be stuck with me for a long time - forever. It's a huge decision. And I want - I need your honesty here." Bella said

They all nod.

"Then let's take a vote... Alice?" Bella asked

Alice jumps up and hugs Bella.

"Like you're not already me sister. Of course, yes." Alice said

Bella smiles and Mason stands up.

"I vote yes." Mason said

"Okay, Rosalie?" Bella asked

You can tell Rosalie is torn, she looks at Edward who is stony towards her.

"Edward, I'm sorry for what I did. I really am. And I know you're not ready to forgive me..(to Bella) but this isn't the life I'd have chosen for myself. I wish there'd been someone to vote no for me...so...no." Rosalie said

"I vote hell yeah. We can pick a fight with these Volturi some other way." Emmett said

Esme approaches and embraces Bella.

"I already think of you as part of the family. Yes." Esme said

Carlisle moves not Bella but to Edward.

"You can't go along with this, Carlisle, you know what it means." Edward said

"You've chosen not live without her, which leaves me no choice. I won't lose my son. But Alice has never turned anyone. It'd be safer if I did it--" Carlisle said