A Vampire's Heaven (on Hold)

Chapter 3

Slightly longer than the previous ones, but it's from our favorite hero's perspective. I'm dedicating this to another favorite author of mine, check out her stories too :)

Emmett's POV

"Heartbroken". I never thought this would be a word to describe any member of our family. Hell, I never thought this could ever be a word to describe me. Not even when Bella first came into Edward's life could have I associated this word with either of them. I had seen my brother's pain, the agony their separation had caused him even though it was his decision. I never thought anyone else amongst us would have that control, that patience to leave their second half, for however long it may be. Yet here I was, my own partner of about 80 years or more decided to show me that she had the stature to leave me because the amount of couples, human couples, wolf couples and babies got to her so bad that she was ready to face whatever afterlife may be waiting for her after this life so soon.

What increased my distress further was that I wasn't allowed to follow her in her end. I knew Rosalie could give up anything to gain mortality again, anything, even me. I just never considered that there will truly be such a time. I was not allowed to ponder on these things in the day. But now, during the night, when everyone in my family turned to their mates, I am reminded quiet brutally of what I have lost. I try to be happy. My family does make me happy. My parents, my siblings, my niece and Jacob- they do make me happy. I do consider the mutts a part of my family. But when the night falls, the only way I can keep myself distracted is by hunting. When I am not hunting, I am studying. Oh my god, I am turning into an old man. No, I am turning into pre-Bella Edward, I thought grinning.

My smile fell into a grimace when I remembered how I started studying. That thought used to make me cringe once upon a time. Now it is my salvation. I remember, flinchingly, how I had taken hunting to the point of obsession. The obsession was so much so that I had started considering killing humans too. I am quiet thankful that my brothers are gifted as they are. It was due to Edward's mind reading shizzle and jasper's emotion tester that they were able to bring me back from the edge. As painful, as it was, had they not stopped me, the result would have been a much worse one, a catastrophe.

The sun was going to rise soon. No one could see me here so I decided to really run for it. No need to scare away any unsuspecting poor camper somewhere. I ran back to our new home, here in Wrangell, Alaska. With a population of 2369, according to the books at least, the City and Borough of Wrangell was founded in 1834. I think Dad was around here when it was founded. There are still a couple of hours left in sun rise but it is better to be safe than sorry, I believe. As I started nearing our home, Jazz came out to see me as I knew he would. This was partially the reason why I hurried back home because no matter what time I come back someone would always be here to check on me under some pretense or other.

"Done already?" I smirked at him, wanting to rile him up because he had beaten me in our latest bet.

Jazz simply rolled his eyes, "Wanna go for quick run?"

"Damn! Fine then let's go." I was disgruntled because I'll have to wait for the fight now. Oh well, Renesmee said she'll visit today. Renesmee and Jacob are staying approximately two hours away to have their time together. That didn't sit well with Edward originally.

Now that was fun to watch, how Bella turned Edward speechless by the mind thing she does. Ever since our fight with the Volturi's approx. 10 or so years ago, Bella has learnt about her powers as a shield to such perfection that she can 'lift the veil' so to say and show our brother a glimpse of what is going through her mind. It is quite funny to watch Edward go all gaga in the middle of a conversation as his little minx plays perfectly with his mind and body.