Destined Paths | Alice cullen

Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Long-Awaited Reunion

Alice was in the middle of a quiet afternoon when her premonitions kicked in. Her eyes glazed over as she saw a vision of Eliana, her friend who she had left behind without a proper goodbye. In the vision, Eliana was in the heart of Alaska, her eyes closed in concentration as she connected with the element of water. Alice watched as Eliana used her unique ability to tap into the memories of water, her face filled with determination.

A rush of emotions washed over Alice - surprise, confusion, but most of all, relief. Eliana was coming. She was looking for them, for her. Alice quickly gathered the family, her voice barely above a whisper, "Eliana is coming. She's here, in Alaska."

The room filled with surprise. "Eliana?" Edward asked, his golden eyes wide. "But how?"

Alice shook her head, her gaze distant. "She used her powers. She found us."

Meanwhile, Eliana was on a mission. She was tracking Alice's scent, a faint but unmistakable fragrance that she had come to associate with her friend. It was a difficult task, the scent was weak and the vast Alaskan wilderness was overwhelming. But Eliana was relentless. She followed the scent, her heart pounding with anticipation and hope.

After what felt like an eternity, she finally found it. The scent led her to a house, nestled amidst the towering Alaskan trees. As she approached the house, she saw them. The Cullens and the Denalis were standing outside, their golden eyes watching her approach.

"Hello, Eliana," Carlisle greeted, his voice warm despite the surprise.

Eliana nodded, her gaze scanning the group until it landed on Alice. "Alice," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Alice stepped forward, a small smile on her face. "Eliana."

Their reunion was filled with a mix of emotions - relief, happiness, and a bit of apprehension.

A few moments later, Alice and Eliana found themselves alone. They sat in silence for a while, just taking in the presence of each other. Finally, Eliana turned to Alice, her eyes filled with questions. "Why did you leave without saying goodbye, Alice?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Alice sighed, her gaze meeting Eliana's. "I thought it would be easier," she admitted. "I thought it would hurt less if I just... disappeared."

Eliana shook her head. "It didn't. It hurt more."

There was a moment of silence, then Alice reached out, taking Eliana's hands in hers. "I'm sorry, Eliana," she said sincerely. "I didn't mean to hurt you."

Eliana nodded, a small smile on her face. "I know, Alice. And I forgive you."

The tension between them eased, replaced by the familiar warmth of their friendship. And then, in a moment of shared understanding, they leaned in, their lips meeting in a gentle kiss. It was a kiss filled with promise, an assurance of their bond.

They pulled away, their eyes meeting. Without a word, they stood up and walked towards Alice's room. They closed the door behind them, shutting out the rest of the world.

As they spent the rest of the day together, catching up and making up for lost time, they realized that their bond was stronger than ever. Despite the distance and the misunderstandings, they had found their way back to each other. And they knew, without a doubt, that they were ready to face whatever the future had in store for them, together.

Eliana's story, a tale of love, reconciliation, and new beginnings, was just beginning. And she was ready to embrace it, with Alice by her side.