Twilight Re-Written: How It Should Have Ended

Basically a HISHE (How It Should Have Ended) for Twilight. Includes: a stronger Bella character, less controlling relationships, and just as much romance. Rated M for violence, language, and mild sexy times.

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"You know, your mood swings are making it really hard to figure you out, Edward Cullen."

Once again, Edward's smile faltered. "Maybe that's for the best," he murmured quietly.

"What the hell does that even mean?" I asked accusingly. I was getting tired of the mystery.

A small smile, mischievous and curious, danced over Edward's lips. "What are your theories?"

I shook my head before replying sarcastically, "Radioactive spider? Kryptonite? Struck by lightning?"

Edward pondered. The atmosphere between the two of us suddenly changed. "Those are all superhero stories, right? A once-in-a-million occurrence transforms an ordinary character into a hero. Did it ever occur to you that I might not be the hero?"

I shook my head once. "First. Nobody talks like that. Second. You're not the villain--you couldn't be."

"And why's that?" he asked, still completely serious.

I pursued my lips, a hint of a smile on them. "Would the villain have rescued the damsel in distress from a near and certain death?" I drawled sarcastically, before adding--more seriously, "You're not the villain, Edward. And frankly, I don't understand why you seem so set on convincing me that you are."

Cover Art Credits
'Turn Me'- Twilight prom by noeling
https://www.deviantart.com/noeling/art/Turn-Me-Twilight-prom-144389382