Never Returned (twilight story)

Life goes on.

The plane ride seemed so silent. Behind us, and in front of us, babies cried, children whined of boredom, adults crossly told them to shut up and play their video games. And yet I couldn’t hear it, not a thing. A hollow, deafening sound of silence rang in my ears, as I just stared out my window, ever too conscious of a werewolf near me, not saying a word to anyone. Oh God Jacob, I’m sorry.

Was it odd, for the woman to apologize to the man for sleeping with him, for bringing his child into the world? Because it was what I seemed to be doing. All I could feel was guilt, as happy Ebony gurgled and began playing with the seatbelt. Jacob, I’m so sorry.

One might think it odd, but I found it totally rational. I, the one he loves, slept with him, bore him a child, and then ran off with someone else. I pretended to love Jacob, just so that I may recover a slight piece of the hole in my heart that yearned for Edward all these years. Oh, I was mad, ever so mad, when he returned, but I couldn’t help it, I loved him too much. And, if loving the man my heart hated so much for leaving me would repair the hole, then I would do it. I did do it.

I cast a glance at Edward, ever so perfect Edward, whom loved me after years of absence, whom would probably die for me. No, he would die for me. His one fault, since I didn’t deserve anyone to die for me. I was horrible, toying with Jacob, playing on his emotions when I felt no more than friendship, and then leaving him. The worst part was that I gave him a child, the final card.

Jacob realized this as well, for he never said a word. He had just walked off, and hadn’t spoken since. It was his silence that blocked out all the sound and I just wanted to make it stop. I wanted to go over, hug him, and convince him everything would be alright. But I knew I couldn’t do that. Jacob was already broken, that you could tell by the silent tears streaming down his face. He wouldn’t believe me, and it would only serve to make things worse. Jacob, I’m so sorry.

 

He plane landed, and we all returned to Forks. Seth mumbled a goodbye to me, and gave me a small hug. Leah cast an evil glare my way, putting a comforting arm around Jacob, who didn’t react to it. I wondered, for a brief moment, if he would perform a ‘Bella’. Would he take some other girl, play with her emotions, just to try and cure his heartbreak? But I saw the look in his eyes, and my own unbeating heart cracked with emotion. The sadness there… Oh God. I mouthed a goodbye, and when he didn’t return it I looked away, unable to stand looking at those sad brown eyes any longer. He would not find love, not for a long time. But, as guilty as I felt, I couldn’t bring myself to force love for him, not when my own love was within reach. I was selfish, horrible. Oh God, I hoped he found love. Even if someone loved him, hopefully he would grow to love her back. Speaking of backs, those were all I could see now as they walked away, to the Reserve. Where I could never step foot again. I would probably rarely get to see any of them again.

I let loose a chocked, dry sob. Edward was instantly there, arm around me, mumbling sweet comforting words of love and nothingness into my hair as I stared at the werewolves, whom all quickly went out of sight. “Home… Let’s go home.” I heard Edward say, finally paying attention to his words. I slowly nodded, and we returned back to Carlisle’s home. My new home.

As sad as it was, that moment were I lost my best-friend, life went on. I slowly overcame my sadness, with the help of my new family. Ebony continued her growth spurts, becoming the smartest baby I have ever known. Edward one day proposed, and we married. Just like that. It was beautiful, lovely. I remember missing Jacob’s brown eyes, and no werewolf came. Seth sent a little congratulations letter, one that implied he couldn’t go, and someone else attended.

Aro.

How the sight of him made me shiver. It was to show me he was watching. We hadn’t even told him, but he was there. He examined Ebony, held every Cullen’s hand for a brief moment. He was satisfied Ebony was still safe, for he didn’t kill her. Not yet. But oh God did it scare me when I saw him. He even left a wedding gift, in which I was afraid to open. I never wore that diamond necklace.

Edward built us a house, with the help of his brothers and father. It was beautiful, a cabin that seemed perfect for us. Nothing too grand, something modest. He knew me too well. If I were human, I would have blushed and cried tears of joy. Ebony even had her own room.

As I said, life went on. Eternity stretched before us. I knew Edward wished he had fathered me a child, instead of Jacob, but as far as we knew vampires couldn’t have children. The others had tried too often and had figured it out. But we became happy, a family none the less. And although Jacob’s absence saddened me, life went on…

Another long awaited chapter posted! Woo hoo! So, this concludes the Edward/Bella ending, and afterwards we shall rewind time and see what would happen if she chose Jacob. Well, if you guys are still interested that is... ;)

 

Anyways, I have tried and tried, but couldn't make a cover I liked for this story, which is why I am hosting a cover contest! Just PM me the link, or, if you want to show of your cover to competitors as a 'ha, I'm so good, look at this' sort of way, just leave the link in the comments below.

But what's a contest without prizes?

My favourite cover will obviously become the cover of this story, along with three dedications. This chapter, the first chapter of the alt.. Ending. and the chapter of their choice. Plus, I shall read one of your stories.

Second place: One dedication in the alt. ending, and I will read one of your stories.

Third place and every other place: I bet your covers will rock, but no prizes guys. Sorry. Can't read everyone's story and still have time to write my own!

 

Lots of love, and good luck,

Sarah