[Report This]Date: 02 Jan 2013 3:16 PM Title: Chapter 43
They have to same thoughts and feelings on the subject of the lose of one another, yet opposite solutions. How does Edward believe he will win this argument? Have Tanya and Charlie had this discussion?
Author's Response:
I don't really go into Charlie and Tanya's relationship at all, but I'm sure they would have. I just don't include it. I had to limit myself on how much to include, or else I'd still be typing this, and my fingers would be ready to fall off.
In Edward's mind, I think the idea that anyone would willfully chose to become a vampire is too impossible to consider. There are those, like the receptionist in Voltura in canon, who know about their world and want in, but he can't understand them. And his Bella, in his very biased opinion, is to pure to sully by condemning her to his existence.
Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 01 Jan 2013 7:09 AM Title: Chapter 43
“I know. I know. I’ll be careful.” Yeah like walking in the woods right now is being careful!
“You have no idea what you’re talking about. You would lose everything.” Not sure what she'd lose with her mom dead, Charlie probably changing & all her friends are vampires.
"At that moment, Bella’s decision was made" Edward's 'clever' plan to stay with Bella thruout her life then dying shortly after she does shows what a sick putz he can be at times::))
Great chapter!
Author's Response:
I think she'd be safe walking in the woods. I think the pack's need to protect humans is so genetic, so intrinsic that regardless of how pissed they are at what she said, they'd never deliberately attack her (even if they were, they know the need the Cullens to defeat Victoria, besides that, the Cullens out number them) and they'd be mad enough to keep a wide enough berth around the Swan house that they wouldn't have any opportunity to be close enough to her to hurt her accidentally.
I think Edward is more thinking about her soul, her humanity, her pureness. He sees himself as a soulless monster, and he wants to protect her from that.
The teaser for chapter 44 is up on Fictionators, A Different Forest, and Twilight Fic Zone and will also be on Twi Fic Central – Wednesday and Twi & VD Fic Recs – Tuesday. It's the same teaser regardless of which site you see it on.
Thanks for reviewing, and Happy New Year!
Date: 31 Dec 2012 4:43 AM Title: Chapter 19
I was hoping that Edward would continue to write to her as a vampire. Abscond with the desk in the middle of the night. I'm now wondering if he even remembers her after the change. Can't wait to find out....
Author's Response:
Well.... I don't know how much you've read since posting this review, so I'm afraid of giving too much away if you haven't read further. I don't know if writing to her after becoming a vampire would be feasible, assuming it was possible. His newborn thurst would be so overwhelming for about a year, that that would override everything else--including writing to her--I think. That could probably be excused away by telling her he got sick and is very weak as a result. It could take a year or so to build his strength back up and for his letters to resume like normal. But, his life would be so very dramatically different to what it had been, maintainging the facade that it was the same would be incredibly difficult. (For me at least, if not for him.) How could he continue to write about his family and friends, going to college, etc. His human memories would have blurred and faded. The potential for mistakes and contradications to what he'd already written to her would be ski high. He only has her letters to him, his memory of his to her would be faded. No, that connection needed to be lost. Bella needs to mourn the loss of Edward Masen, who truly did die in a way, before she can be ready to love Edward Cullen. I think they're two very distinct individuals. Edward has been through, seen, and experienced too much during the course of the 20th century to be the same person he was as a human.
Hope skiing wend well, thanks for reviewing!
Date: 31 Dec 2012 3:48 AM Title: Chapter 16
I absolutely love fics about a human Edward in 1918, and this is quickly becoming my favorite. I started reading this afternoon, and it's now almost 11pm and I can't put it down. Love it and am addicted!!! My family and I are going skiing tomorrow in the am and I can't afford to be tired, dragging a 3 year old around the slopes all day. I'm dieing to see how this develops!!
Author's Response:
I have to admit, I'm no skier. I'm more of a sit-in-the-lodge-with-a-book kinda girl. Historical fiction is my favorite, so I also love human Edward in 1918 stories. Beyond Time is the fic that got me inspired to try to write something, I enjoyed it so much. Ski safe, and thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 30 Dec 2012 11:21 PM Title: Chapter 43
Bella has made up her mind about changing. Knowing this Bella she will find a way with or without Edward's help. Nice to see Charlie involved directly with the Cullens and wolves in the battle against Victoria.
Author's Response:
I'm glad you like the idea of Charlie being involved. I really liked writing that. I can't see Bella finding a way to be changed without Edward's help, that just seems to ripe for potential problems to me. They're in this together, and they need to resolve their issues together. Either of them doing something that major without the other involved, I just think is wrong. It's like going behind the other's back. In any relationship, such a major decision should be between the couple, not outsiders, I think.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 29 Dec 2012 5:19 PM Title: Chapter 43
I wonder what route you will choose. In Canon, albeit having consented to Bella's change, Edward is reluctant to do it - one can wonder if he will actually do it - until fate forces his hand. However, I like the idea of a conscious decision.
Author's Response:
Oh, that would be letting too much out of the bag, so I'm afraid you'll just have to wait and see. But I will say I tried to give consideration to both of their feelings on the matter. I've always wondered how Edward would feel about changing Bella if he didn't have Alice's visions of her as a vampire. Basically, he already knows it's going to happen. It's kind of like taking the high road when you already know where it leads, do you know what I mean? It's easier. You can be all self-sacrificing and noble and "I want more than this for you." because you know you're going to get it anyway. If he had no idea what would happen, how would that change his feelings, if at all? Or, say like in canon, if it wasn't rendered necessary, would he have in time come around to the idea on his own? Maybe that's part of the core of Edward's hangup on the issue, he knows it's going to happen. They never really get to make their own decision on the matter, because judging by the fact that Alice has been having visions for a while, he knows it's the inevitable outcome of decisions they've already made. The power to decide the issue for themselves was lost. Just an idea.
Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 21 Dec 2012 9:40 PM Title: Chapter 42
Great scene where Bella is at the rez. Wonderful speech she gave about Edward.
Great chapter!
Author's Response:
It alwasy bugged me in canon that Bella never stood up to Jake for Edward. In my mind, Bella is just as protective of Edward as he is of her, maybe even moreso because she feels she let him down when he was human and the epidemic hit. There was nothing she could do, and she can't stand feeling like there's nothing she can do now.
[Report This]Date: 21 Dec 2012 4:24 PM Title: Chapter 42
Great handling of the funeral home scenes. I like the idea that everyone would stay in when Bella came to the rez. She has gone over to the dark side in their minds.
Author's Response:
That's a great way to put it--gone over to the dark side in their minds.
Date: 21 Dec 2012 12:56 AM Title: Chapter 2
I love it. That is an awesome story about your great aunt!
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you like it so far! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 20 Dec 2012 3:57 PM Title: Chapter 42
I love that Bella ripped into Jacob, and the rest of the Rez. I have always wanted them to be called on their hypocrisy regarding how dangerous the Cullens are while implying that the wolves are not dangerous. Sam imprinted on Emily and that didn't keep her safe, so how could they claim that Bella would be safer with them than she would be with the Cullens? That was always so frustrating for me so thank you very much for that.
This is one of my very favorite stories! It makes my day when I get an email when a new chapter is posted. You tell a wonderful story and your attention to detail is amazing. And yes, I have voted for you on both sites. Good luck!
Author's Response:
I think people generally see the faults in others much more than in themselves. Either that, or they see their own more than the see other's.
In my mind, Bella is fiercely protective of Edward, particularly because she feels she let him down when he was human, that she should've somehow been able to protect him from getting sick. That is something I tried to show. In particiular, Jasper will try to make Edward fully understand the depth of Bella's protectiveness of him.
I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing an THANKS for voting!
Date: 20 Dec 2012 12:34 PM Title: Chapter 42
That was very sad! I want the confrontation with Victoria over and for Bella and Edward to have some fun lovin time! Do so love this story!!
Author's Response:
Yes, it was very sad. There will be lovin' time, I promise! I'm so glad you like it, thanks for reviewing!
Date: 20 Dec 2012 6:21 AM Title: Chapter 42
One of the best lessons I got from Twilight (not a literary masterpiece, but a story with strong ethical connotations) is that love and friendship are possible between different species - let alone races - provided that prejudices are shed. This is what eventually happens between the Cullens and the Quileutes. I am wondering if you are going there. For the moment the Quileutes' prejudices are firmly in place.
Author's Response:
I think the mutual feelings between the pack and the Cullens goes way beyond what we would, or at least I would, think of as prejudice. They are natural, mortal enemies whose instinct is to kill the other. Yes, the pack's hatred of the Cullens is firmly in place, but as Edward explained to Bella in the last chapter, the pack's feelings toward vampires are based on their tribe nearly being wiped out by vampires. That's an awfully big hurdle to overcome, even if the pack knows the Cullens are different from those, especially when neither side has any particular reason to set their hatred of the other aside. What they need is a commonality to give them that reason. In canon, first Bella, then to a much larger extent Reneesme filled that role. But while in my fic Bella and Jake were friends, and yes he wanted more, they were never as close as in canon, and there will be no Reneesme. So, who can fill that role here....
Date: 18 Dec 2012 2:02 AM Title: Chapter 37
The Hotel Sterling at least the one I know is in Pennsylvannia not Washington unless there is another. The description you gave is too consistent with the one I know. Am I correct?
Author's Response:
Yes, it's the one in W-B PA.
Date: 10 Dec 2012 2:42 AM Title: Chapter 41
All voted! There's also only three days left to vote for the Season of our Discontent 2 contest, so don't forget that too.
Author's Response:
Thanks SO much for voting! I'll check out SooD tonight!
Date: 09 Dec 2012 3:07 PM Title: Chapter 41
I don't trust this Jacob...just something about him makes me think he's going to try and keep Bella on the reservation. Anyhoo, congrats on the nomination, I already voted for you, so you have at least one loyal reader vote! LOL!
Rhonda
Author's Response:
Actually, it's canon Jacob I never trusted. He kisses Bella against her will, then after finding out she's going to marry Edward, he manipulates her into kissing him again by telling her he's going to go off and get himself killed because she doesn't want him, knowing Edward will hear.
The teaser for chapter 42 is up on Fictionators. I don't want to give more away, but I will say it was one of my favorite scene's to write.
Thanks for reviewing and thanks SO much for voting!
[Report This]Date: 09 Dec 2012 4:55 AM Title: Chapter 41
I voted for you at both sites!
Author's Response:
Thanks SO much!!
[Report This]Date: 08 Dec 2012 4:49 AM Title: Chapter 41
Poor Edward is beyond insecure.
"Wow. High school must bore the crap out of you." I know the 'canon' reason for them going to high school but it still doesn't make sense to me.
Great Chapter!
Author's Response:
Actually, I always felt home schooling or cyber school would have made much more sense as a cover, myself. If a simple paper cut was enough to drive Jasper to attack Bella, all day, every day in a high school could never work.
[Report This]Date: 07 Dec 2012 9:43 PM Title: Chapter 41
Bella had a lot to deal with in one morning. She knows the wolves can be dangerous. I'm glad she gave Edward his letters to read.
Author's Response:
She definitely has had a lot to deal with. I wanted it to be like an avalanche of stuff hitting her one after another, like a "when it rains, it pours." scenario. Thanks for reviewing! I hope you'll vote!
Date: 07 Dec 2012 11:53 AM Title: Chapter 41
I'm so happy for your nominations! I loved this chapter!
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for reading/reviewing/AND VOTING!
Date: 07 Dec 2012 7:17 AM Title: Chapter 41
I voted
Author's Response:
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!
[Report This]Date: 01 Dec 2012 1:42 AM Title: Chapter 40
Cool. Bella knows Edward's gift. Novel way of dealing with Renae and Phil. I like the random accident instead of having them killed by vampires like in so many other stories that get them out of the story.
Author's Response:
I knew all along they were going to die, and I knew how. I wanted it to be something commonplace, something that could really happen to someone's mother in real life. I wanted it to not be someone's fault, an act of violence--human or vampire--or even the result of drunk driving. I wanted something that was no one's fault, something that was just one of those horrible things that happen to good people.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 30 Nov 2012 3:18 PM Title: Chapter 40
I really like how you incorporated parts of Eclipse into this story. It's the same but yet it is completely different. I like it! And as far as your thoughts about Bella's feelings toward Renee...I think you hit the nail on the head. I have always thougtht that with Renee, Bella was kinda like 'outta sight outta mind" toward her safety.
Rhonda
Author's Response:
I don't think it was as much "outta sight, outta mind" as she's removed from the danger by simply not being there. Bella gets so caught up in the danger of Victoria that she forgets the everyday dangers out there. The way they just basically left Renee hanging in canon never sat right with me. Not to sound cold, but I wanted a clean break. I also really wanted both of them to have to experience what the other did. Even if Edward can't remember it, he knows he went through it.
I'm glad you like it. I wanted to keep all the key elements from the series, but I didn't want to just rewrite them as they already had been written.
Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 30 Nov 2012 1:13 AM Title: Chapter 40
"A note about Charlie..." you make a great point! I'm sure it's still something his brain gets hooked up on at times:) The thought he gets to keep Bella forever would mostly override all that.
"...I haven't even talked to her for three days..." kind of makes me wants to make some phone calls:(
Oh, crap::)) I forgot she didn't know Edward's a mindreader! lol
"Clinton Penn" With all the thought precesses you go thru with every part of this story, it makes me think you have a degree in sociology/psychology.
Wonderful story:)
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you like it!
I really wanted to point out why Charlie is OK with Edward being in Bella's bedroom because that is just too far out there AU for any father of a teenage girl, I thought I had to explain my reasoning. He's not so much OK with it, more like grin and bear it.
With Renee, I wanted it to come as a complete shock because that is the way these things happen in real life, with no warning at all and leaving us with piles of "Why didn't I...."
I've gotten that same response from a lot reviewers. "I forgot she didn't know he couldn't read minds." I guess thats a kind of advantage/disadvantage with fanfic. Already knowing the story, we know more than the characters do at any given point in the story.
I'm glad you like my little Clinton Penn sideline!
Date: 28 Nov 2012 10:15 PM Title: Chapter 40
:)
Author's Response:
:)
Date: 28 Nov 2012 7:17 PM Title: Chapter 40
Sometimes I get so caught up in the canon versus AU thing that I forget major milestones...I completely forgot that Bella didn't know about Edward's vampy upgrades!
Author's Response:
You're not the only one, I've had the comment from a lot of people. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 28 Nov 2012 12:44 PM Title: Chapter 40
Wow, it's is getting intense!
Author's Response:
It's gonna get a whole lot more intense! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 28 Nov 2012 8:34 AM Title: Chapter 40
(Haha you did fade to black, didn't you? Well, I can take it, but I am always curious about vamp-human intimacy, so difficult, so dangerous but wonderful all the same).
Now about this chapter I have to say that the dialogue with the wolves was very good and believable. It is interesting how the fact that Carlie also is mated with a vamp makes the dynamics with the Quileutes rather different. And, btw, have Charlie and Tanya thought about his change, eventually?
Author's Response:
I knew people would be disappointed that this chapter didn’t pick up where the last one left off, but writing love scenes is really, really weird. I kind of eased my way into it, so they will go further the farther into the story we get.
Yes, Charlie and Tanya would have thought about it, I'm sure. I don't work it into the fic at all, though. At least other than in the very begining when Tanya is thinking about the barriers preventing her from being able to change him and very, very briefly when Charlie thinks about what his relationship with Tanya might cost him just before he admits to her and Billy that he knows what she is. I don't go at all into their relationship. I wanted to keep the focus really on Bella and Edward.
Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 21 Nov 2012 6:59 AM Title: Chapter 39
"Bella, no. It's too dangerous."...."I didn't ask you." LOL LOL I love a spunky Bella!
"Don'tstopdon'tstoppleasedon'tstop." lol lol he just turned into a 17 yo::))
My heart almost broke with Edward's insecurity about his body! Great scene:)
Author's Response:
Thanks for reviewing! I'm sorry the wait between chapters is going to be a bit longer for an while, and I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick both of his feet in his mouth.
Date: 19 Nov 2012 6:59 PM Title: Chapter 39
:)
Author's Response:
Thanks for reviewing! I'm sorry the wait between chapters is going to be a bit longer for an while, and I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick both of his feet in his mouth.
Date: 19 Nov 2012 6:49 PM Title: Chapter 39
Finally! Loved it.
Author's Response:
Thanks for reviewing! I'm sorry the wait between chapters is going to be a bit longer for an while, and I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick both of his feet in his mouth.
[Report This]Date: 19 Nov 2012 11:33 AM Title: Chapter 39
I was twitchy all weekend wondering where you were ! Glad it was just a busy week :-)
So this is different, I don't think I have ever read another story where vamp Edward isn't physically perfect. I'm sure he is much more attractive to others than he feels himself to be, but still, this is what he should be like after being changed after months of poor health.
They will both, all the family even, be so much happier and relaxed now that this hurdle is overcome. Next up Victoria and then the 'Change Me' question, I am sure it will be what Bella wants but I can't see Edward being happy about that, or maybe he will be fine about it after having come so far. Can't wait to see how you introduce that.
This was once again, a fantastic chapter, thanks.
Author's Response:
Thanks for reviewing! I'm sorry the wait between chapters is going to be a bit longer for an while, and I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick both of his feet in his mouth.
Date: 19 Nov 2012 3:13 AM Title: Chapter 39
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!! =)
Author's Response:
It was very happy, thanks. Thanks for reviewing! I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick both of his feet in his mouth.
[Report This]Date: 19 Nov 2012 2:50 AM Title: Chapter 39
That was great. I bet Edward is not seeing himself clearly. Besides it really only matters how Bella sees him. Great scene.
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you like it! I think you're exactly right. I've had a lot of reviewers comment on Edward's feelings about his body in this chapter. They are his feelings, his POV, his opinion. The vampires are always described as being so devastatingly beautiful, that we never consider they could be insecure. In canon, Edward was described as being "lanky, less bulky" than his brothers. Bella sees his forearm when she's sitting next to him in class and thinks to herself that he isn't "nearly as slight as he'd looked next to his burly brother." I think it'd be natural for his last few months as a human--at least as I wrote them--to have affected him physically, and he'd have lost weight and muscle tone. Alice was described as "thin in the extreme," so I don't think the change would've improved his physique all that much. It heals and perfects what's already there, but I don't think it would've added to what was already there, or all male vampires would be as bulky as Emmett and all females as voluptuous as Rosalie.
Thanks for reviewing! I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick his entire fist in his mouth.
[Report This]Date: 19 Nov 2012 2:34 AM Title: Chapter 39
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story!!
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing! I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick his entire fist in his mouth.
Date: 19 Nov 2012 1:43 AM Title: Chapter 39
That was perfect! So glad Bella went with the Cullens to get Edward so she could explain everything to him. I loved the "Emmett Express" and how Edward owes Alice "Big Time" LOL! Those parts cracked me up!
Rhonda
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you like it! I loved the Emmett Express. There was so much heavy stuff, I wanted a little humor to lighten things up a bit, and Emmett always fits the bill perfectly. And Alice, I just love Alice. Thanks for reviewing! I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick his entire fist in his mouth.
[Report This]Date: 19 Nov 2012 1:20 AM Title: Chapter 39
Definitely surpassed my expectations. After reading I can say that I thought it was worth the wait. Thank you so much for writing and happy Thanksgiving to you too.
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing! I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick his entire fist in his mouth.
Date: 19 Nov 2012 12:32 AM Title: Chapter 39
I loved it!
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing! I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick his entire fist in his mouth.
Date: 19 Nov 2012 12:28 AM Title: Chapter 39
Happy sigh.
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing! I'm so sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick his entire fist in his mouth.
Date: 18 Nov 2012 11:15 PM Title: Chapter 39
Ye,s this chapter was very, very liberating. And not only the second part, but particularly, the first: no more lies, no more omissions, only the truth.
(I have some difficulty to accept that Edward's body is not as beautiful as his face. Not the body of a wrestler, of course, but the venom should have repaired most of the damages caused by his illness. At least it is so both in Canon and in most fanfictions)
Author's Response:
I'm so very sorry for not responding to your review sooner. I'm behind on responding to reviews on all the sites I'm posting on. I have no real excuse other than life is just really busy right now--of course, there's also the 15 pounds of pure cute sitting next to me in his little bouncer seat and trying to stick his entire fist in his mouth.
My reasoning for the way I wrote Edward in this chapter is that, in canon, Edward was described as being "lanky, less bulky" than his brothers. The thoughts on Edward's body are his POV, his opinion of himself; I think that's important to remember. The vampires are always described as being so devastatingly beautiful, that we never consider they could be insecure. Bella sees his forearm when she's sitting next to him in class and thinks to herself that he isn't "nearly as slight as he'd looked next to his burly brother." I think it'd be natural for his last few months as a human--at least as I wrote them--to have affected him physically, and he'd have lost a good bit of weight and muscle tone, especially that last month before and during his illness, which took six days. Alice was described as "thin in the extreme," so I don't think the change would've improved his physique all that much. The venom heals and perfects what's already there, but I don't think it would've added to what was already there, or all male vampires would be as bulky as Emmett and all females as voluptuous as Rosalie.
There's still an awful lot for them to talk about, that Bella doesn't know. It's not that Edward is keeping it from her, more that it's one thing at a time. There will be more heart-to-heart talks.
Thanks for reviewing, and again, I'm sorry for taking so long to respond.
Date: 15 Nov 2012 8:47 PM Title: Chapter 38
:)
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[Report This]Date: 13 Nov 2012 8:10 AM Title: Chapter 38
Bella's got a quick mind! Very intelligent.
Edward needs to come back & take care of his mate so she can stop having panic attacks:)
Author's Response:
The teaser for the next chapter is up on Fictionators - Teaser Mondays, Twi Fic Central - Wednesdays, Twi & VD Fic Recs - Tuesday, and Twilight Fic Zone - Sunday, and the Sneak Peek campfire from Monday on A Different Forest. Check it out, I think it will put your mind at ease. It's the same teaser regardless of which site you see it on.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 10 Nov 2012 11:25 PM Title: Chapter 38
I loved it!!!!
Author's Response:
I'm so glad! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 10 Nov 2012 10:43 PM Title: Chapter 38
Oh! I hate Victioria...she just urks me to no end. Anyhoo! I can't wait for Edward to get off his butt and get back to Bella where he belongs.
Loved the Chapter!
Rhonda
Author's Response:
I absolutely love to hate Victoria!
Don't you worry about Edward. Bella was willing to give him time because she had the assurances of Tanya and Alice that he would come back to her, but now that there's a threat, that's all flown out the window, and Bella will drag him back herself if she has to.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 10 Nov 2012 10:04 PM Title: Chapter 38
Loved this chapter.......hope they get to Edward in time.
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it. I don't really think Edward is in any real danger. Victoria has no idea he's alone, but even if she did find him while he was alone, he'd have a three mile head start as soon as he heard their thoughts. In this scenario, Laurent never looked back after meeting Irina, so Victoria has had no heads up on the Cullen's special abilities. Bella was willing to give Edward time because she had the assurances of Tanya and Alice that he would come back to her, but now that there's a threat, that's all flown out the window, and she will drag him back herself if she has to.
Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 10 Nov 2012 4:16 PM Title: Chapter 38
Interesting way to work Victoria and her newborns into the story. I hope Edward comes back soon.
Author's Response:
Ah, Victoria. You have to love to hate Victoria. Don't you worry about Edward. Bella was willing to give him time because she had the assurances of Tanya and Alice that he would come back to her, but now that there's a threat, that's all flown out the window, and Bella will drag him back herself if she has to.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 10 Nov 2012 1:27 PM Title: Chapter 38
I hope Edward gets back soon! He and Bella need to talk!
Author's Response:
Oh, Bella will drag him back if need be. Since she had the assurances of Alice and Tanya that he would be back, she was willing to give him time. But that's all changed now. They will have their talk, or I should say talks. They have a lot to cover, more than one conversation's worth.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 10 Nov 2012 6:18 AM Title: Chapter 38
Well, the stupid virgin vampire is in danger. I hope they manage to alert him. But I am also dreading something else. From the dialogue with Alice I gathered that Edward here is Canon enough to have had his "rebel years". And this Bella is not going to take it in her stride as Canon Bella. Am I right?
Author's Response:
I don't know how much real danger Edward is in, but Bella can't see it that way, especially after already being helpless to help him and lost him once before. Victoria could have no idea he's alone. Even if she did find him, he'd have a three mile head start when he heard their thoughts, and he's very fast. In this scenario, Laurent never looked back after meeting Irina, so Victoria has had no heads up on the Cullens special abilities. Of course, since Bella and Edward haven't talked yet, she doesn't know about his mindreading either.
Yes, Edward had his rebel years. Just one more piece of baggage weighing him down and one more reason why Bella learning the truth is so devastating to him. Bella doesn't know about that yet, of course. It will be part of their big discussion, which is coming up very soon.
As always, thanks for reading and thanks for reviewing!
Date: 10 Nov 2012 5:08 AM Title: Chapter 38
Is Edward avoiding Alice's calls? Hopefully he'll show up before Victoria finds him or or Bella. But I'm sure the family won't let her out of their sight.
Author's Response:
I don't think she'd bother to call him, as she'd see that he wouldn't answer. Plus, where he is, I doubt he'd get any reception. The Cullens are definitely going to close in around both Bella and Charlie, but Bella has a mind of her own!
Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 04 Nov 2012 8:40 PM Title: Chapter 37
"You may be bulletproof, but I can get a flamethrower," LOL LOL It's so much easier to like Charlie when he's 'in the know' & being reasonable. And, yes, I think his saying this is reasonable::))
The hotel fire scene is very well done! It took me a while to get thru it since several times I got up & walked around - stress::)) I wanted to slap Edward for stalling!
"‘Like the Dickens,' he says. Must be 1918 talk for it's going to hurt like fucking hell." omg LOL LOL there's the Bella I love::))
Damn! Now I gotta go thru almost a week irritated at dim witted Edward:( He really is a high maintenance sort of vamp!
And last but not least....I'm soooo glad you missed out on the worst of the storm! Watching the news & reading newspapers & internet was horrible:(
Author's Response:
Believe me, we're very glad we missed the brunt of the storm too!
I love my Charlie, but I've really put him in a difficult spot. As the mate of a vampire himself, he knows it's not a platonic relationship. While no father relishes the idea of their daughter in a physical relationship with a boy, Charlie knows what it's like to have the person who's vowed to love you always to change their mind and walk away from you. He knows that as the mate of a vampire, Bella will never know what that's like. (Yes, I know I had Edward runaway, but this is no New Moon. He's just overwhelemed with Bella knowing and the way he found out was pretty terrible. Bella had the advantage over Edward, she learned the truth in private and had a chance to come to terms with it, plus she had already come to the realization that something was up on her own. Edward had the truth thrust at him unexpectedly, with no warning at all and under horrible circumstances.) And of course, with Bella as Edward's mate, Charlie would never lose her again. With all that, he will pretty much be forced to turn a blind eye to some things that with any other boy, would have him reaching for his service revolver and chasing the boy down the street. But I wanted him to at least act as paternal as possible and try to set some limits, even though he knows.... Hence, the flamethrower threat.
Edward waited as long as possible for a reason; he was desperate to keep the truth from Bella not only because he's truly ashamed of what he is and what he's done, but also because she is safer not knowing. Although I haven't written about them except to mention them once briefly, the Volturi are out there, and they will show up. It could have been very literally a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire for Bella to learn the truth. He'd have protected her from one danger but exposed her to another. He was desperate to protect her from both, but once that was no longer possible, he acted.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 04 Nov 2012 7:31 AM Title: Chapter 37
:))
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:)
[Report This]Date: 04 Nov 2012 2:48 AM Title: Chapter 37
Does Charlie have any clue as to how intense the attraction of a vampire to it's mate can become? The threat of a flame thrower may not be strong enough. Lol.
Edward is still that messed up seventeen year old boy when it comes to his emotional status. Tanya is right, Bella's boyfriend is being an idiot.
Author's Response:
Charlie is the mate if a vampire himself, so oh, yeah, he knows just what that means. I think the threat of a flamethrower was more of him trying to set down some type of rules, he is still the father of a teenage girl. It's not like he could catch Edward. I love Charlie, but I've put him in a bit of a difficult spot. As the mate of a vampire himself, he knows it's not a platonic relationship. While no father relishes the idea of their daughter in a physical relationship with a boy, Charlie knows what it's like to have the person who's vowed to love you always to change their mind and walk away from you. He knows that as the mate of a vampire, Bella will never know what that's like. (This doesn't coun't. This isn't Edward deciding to leave Bella, this is just him being an overwhelmed seventeen year old boy who needs a little time. There's a difference, I think.) And of course, with Bella as Edward's mate, Charlie would never lose her again. With all that, he will pretty much be forced to turn a blind eye to some things that with any other boy, would have him reaching for his service revolver and chasing the boy down the street.
You're very right. Edward is a messed up seventeen year old boy, and we all need to remember that. Sometimes I think readers expect too much of Edward. He's just had to hear dozens of people die knowing that while he *could* save them, he can't. Nothing is more important that keeping the secret, and if he had saved anyone else, they'd have talked. On top of that, his worst fear has just been realized--Bella knows. I know he outed himself by the way he saved her, but I think that as soon as he acted, he turned himself over to his instincts--that instinct being to be protect his mate at all costs. Had he still been thinking logically, he'd have knocked in the door to the suite and taken her down the emergency stairs. There was still time for that. The smoke had just reached their hall.
[Report This]Date: 04 Nov 2012 1:36 AM Title: Chapter 37
That was fantastic! Great chapter. Can't wait for the next.
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 03 Nov 2012 9:12 PM Title: Chapter 37
A nice change from canon, but not too out there. You continue to make excellent choices about how the main plot points are revealed.
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 03 Nov 2012 7:01 PM Title: Chapter 37
Hi, glad that all went welll with the storm.
I have to confess that I am puzzled with this chapter. It is not clear if Edward - due to his enhanced senses - is the first one to perceive the fire. If he is, while he stays there sounding Hamletic, people dies. I mean why he did not something to alert, call the firemen, whatever. He seems totally unconcerned by that - not very in character and not very endearing.
Author's Response:
Edward is the first to detect the fire, but the alarm is sounded only one minute later. As for those who died, they died because they didn't leave when they could have. I've been in a hotel when a fire alarm went off, and no one was in any hurry to get out. The assumption was that it was a prank, which fortunately it was. It's the same at work when the alarm goes off. People don't leave right away, they wait to finish what they were doing, or save what they'd been typing, then they gather their things.... People are still leaving the building several minutes after the alarm first sounded. As I've said to other reviewers, I really think it's human nature not to take the threat of danger seriously until it's too late. Not to make light of a tragedy, but just look at Sandy. How many manditory evauation orders were there, and how many people chose not to leave? Even go back to Titanic, since I've referenced it so much. "Yeah, we've hit an iceberg in the middle of the Atlantic, but this ship can't possibly sink."
As for saving anyone after they'd been trapped, he couldn't have. What was he to do? Burst into their room and run at his natural speed with them slung over his shoulder? Jumped with them from windows like he did with Bella? Guided them down smoke-filled hallways to the emergency exits? And don't forget, as a vampire he is rather flammable himself. That's why I chose a fire to be what forced his hand. I wanted something that was as much a threat to him as it was to Bella.
I think Edward acted very in character. Even in canon, if I remember correctly, Bella asked Edward why he saved her from being killed by Tyler's van, and he admitted he didn't know. He was the only one of them to act to save a classmate--someone they actually knew--from certain death, and he only did it because it was Bella. Had it been Angela, he'd have let her die. And he caught hell doing it. Remember the fallout he faced from his family? (It was explained more in Midnight Sun than in Twilight.) Jasper was ready to go after Bella that very night and kill her to protect the family, and he had supporters in the family. Those are the ends they would go to if necessary to protect their secret, and that was just one girl whose story, had she talked, wouldn't have been believed. It would have been written off as confusion as a result of her hitting her head. But if Edward had saved any of the other victims, their stories would have been much more likely to be believed because they'd have matched to some degree, and their description of him would have been recognized by the emergency responders and witnesses who would have had to have seen at least something had he tried to save more people. Then, his description might have gotten around and gotten back to whoever was working the reception desk when he'd checked in. If it had been a woman, she might have remembered his name--they had checked in just the night before. And as you'll see in the next chapter, the press will be all over the story. His description and possibly even his name could have made it to the papers with his superhuman heroics. It would have been catastrophic.
And even Edward couldn't have saved *all* of those who were trapped. How do you possibly chose who to save and who to let die?
It was an unbelievably horrific situation for Edward, and on top of that he learns that Bella has known the truth for a while, and he'd had no idea. Is it any wonder he took off? But don't worry, I don't keep him away too long, something is about to happen that will.... Oops, got a bit ahead of myself! You'll just have to wait and see what happens next, but like I said, no New Mooning! I promise!
[Report This]Date: 03 Nov 2012 5:08 PM Title: Chapter 37
Wow, that was intense. I didn't understand why Edward didn't set off the fire alarm himself. I mean he was aware of the fire right when it started. I hope he comes to his senses and doesn't stay gone too long.
Author's Response:
You're not the only person to comment on that. The alarm was sounded by hotel staff only a minute after Edward detected the scent of smoke, which was pretty much the exact second the fire started. I've been in a hotel when the fire alarm sounded. No one was in any hurry to evacuate. Everyone assumed it was a prank, which fortunately it was. Same thing at work. The fire alarm goes off, and everyone assumes it's a drill. No one is in any hurry to leave. Most people say, "Yeah, yeah, just let me finish this/save this/get my stuff/etc." I really think normal human nature is to not take the warning of a threat seriously until it's too late. Just look at the Sandy. How many manditory evacuation orders were there, and how many people said, "Nah, I'm not leaving. I'm just going to stay and ride it out. It won't be as bad as they say it will be."
There are only 13 chapters left, and I promise, they are not a rewrite of New Moon. That was a premeditated decision to leave for what Edward believed to be Bella's own good, this was more of not being able to face something. Bella had the advantage over Edward, she learned the truth in private and had a chance to come to terms with it, plus she had already come to the realization that something was up on her own. Edward had the truth thrust at him unexpectedly, with no warning at all and under horrible circumstances. But don't worry, I don't keep him away too long, something is about to happen that will.... Oops, got a bit ahead of myself! You'll just have to wait and see what happens next, but like I said, no New Mooning!
Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 03 Nov 2012 3:52 PM Title: Chapter 37
First, glad to hear you are safe and well after Sandy.
Second, great exposé. As grim as the fire was, I really liked how he was counting the interminable seconds aware of both of their vulnerabilities and hoping he didn't have to intervene, but then being decisive and getting it done. I understand how he was shocked at Bella's casual confessions, probably a bit filter-free from her cold meds, but how did he think he would explain jumping safely from 11 floors up ?! He is shocked and disbelieving now, but when he sits down and thinks about it (or Alice beats it into him), he will realise that he can truly be himself now.
fantastic chapter, thanks.
Author's Response:
When Edward took action, he pretty much turned himself over to his instincts, much like when he hunts. He wasn't thinking logically; if he had been, he'd have knocked in the door of the suite and taken her down the emergency stairs. Instinct overrode logic. His main instinct was to protect Bella, and jumping was faster. He wasn't thinking "How am I going to explain this to her?" Not only explain the jump, but the great big hole in the wall.
Yes, he will realize he can be himself now, but I think he is genuinely digusted by what he is. I've had a number of reviewers comment that he didn't even try to save any of the others; he just let them die. But he had no choice. He couldn't have saved the others. How could he have? Burst into their room and run at his natural speed with them slung over his shoulder? Jumped with them from windows like he did with Bella? His first priority is to the safety of those he loves, and the secret needs to be protected at all costs to maintain their safety. If had saved any of the others, they'd have talked, which would have been catostrophic. He had no choice but to let events play out as the would, being forced to hear the victim's last thoughts as they died. I tried to stress that to show the impossible, nightmarish situations he would have been likely to have had to endure over the past ninety years to try to demonstrate just why he views himself the way he does--as a monster. And on top of everything else, his worst fear has been realised--the love of his life knows. Is it really any wonder he couldn't face it and took off? How much can one poor vampire bare in one afternoon? But the last 13 chapters really are not a rewrite of New Moon, I promise!
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 03 Nov 2012 3:51 PM Title: Chapter 37
I know Bella can reassure him!
Author's Response:
She very definitely will!
Date: 03 Nov 2012 1:46 PM Title: Chapter 37
Oh Edward.......what are we going to do with you. He ran once and now again. I'm sure the family won't let him and Bella will be the one to chase him because I'm sure she isn't losing him again!
Author's Response:
You're exactly right, Bella won't stand for it. The next chapter sets up the rest of the story--which I repeat is not a rewriting of New Moon.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 03 Nov 2012 4:51 AM Title: Chapter 37
WOW! That's really all I can say! I was never expecting something like a fire at a hotel would make Edward realize that Bella knew the truth. And Tanya was right, Bella's boyfriend is an idiot! LOL! Can't wait to see how Bella takes everything else
Rhonda
Author's Response:
I knew it would be a fire that forced his hand from day one. I wanted something that would be just as much of a threat to him as it was to her, which car accidents, thugs, and bears just aren't. And I knew exactly what I wanted Bella to say, the "You jump, I jump." I wanted her to show her absolute trust in him. Edward is being a bit of an idiot, but I really put him through an awful lot. How much can one poor vampire take in a single afternoon? As for Bella, she's got the rest of the Cullens around her. Check out the teaser for chapter 38 and you'll see what I mean!
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 29 Oct 2012 1:18 AM Title: Chapter 36
Great story! i look forward to it every week. Be safe with the storm, we need you here next week for our updates :)
[Report This]Date: 28 Oct 2012 8:18 PM Title: Chapter 36
"She had kept the one small lock of his hair close to her for months...." I wonder if Vampward has a short spot, like Bella did, where he cut his hair!
"Fangs, she was forced to admit, would pose a problem were their kisses to get carried away" Fangs are one of the things I miss with S.M.'s version of vampires. I'm guessing fangs were removed since the story was written for 'Young Adults' & fangs are sexual symbols:)
So close:) Bella will have to spill the bean soon since there's only 14 more chapters! boo hoo:(
Date: 28 Oct 2012 5:11 PM Title: Chapter 36
Hee hee! I was so sure she was going to correctly middle name him, and the gig would be up!
You are ENTIRELY to blame for my sudden desperate craving for French toast. The local diner does a great crispy FT dish with fresh peaches, and now I simply must have it. My diet does not thank you. :p
Stay safe and batten down the hatches! Time for me to do the same.
[Report This]Date: 28 Oct 2012 3:38 PM Title: Chapter 36
I loved this chapter, can't wait for more... Stay safe
Date: 28 Oct 2012 5:19 AM Title: Chapter 36
I am loving this story!! I've read many great ff but this is by far one of the top three :) can't wait for more!!
Date: 27 Oct 2012 9:36 PM Title: Chapter 36
Stay safe and dry.......we will be waiting to hear from you next week.
[Report This]Date: 27 Oct 2012 7:53 PM Title: Chapter 36
I hope Sandy doesn't impact you. Great slice of lemon. I think Bella is right to wait. That was a big step for Edward.
[Report This]Date: 27 Oct 2012 7:45 PM Title: Chapter 36
I hope you are safe during the storm, if it comes. I loved how sweet and sexy that was for them! Can't wait for Bella to tell him she knows all!!
Date: 27 Oct 2012 6:58 PM Title: Chapter 1
Then I started this story, it became my favorite story. I like how you had them exchange letters. I invison their first encounter, like you. You have great talent of writing. I can not wait for next chapter. Hope there is more lemons to come.
Jad
God bless everyone and my prayers are with you all. Be safe
[Report This]Date: 27 Oct 2012 6:07 PM Title: Chapter 36
Oh Bella, its such fun to tease him but I think you will be telling him his secrets before he ever tells you himself ! As impossible as it is for Bella's Edward to have become a vampire and turned up in Forks, it must be even more impossible for Edward to believe that Bella has worked it all out and still loves him.
Wonderful chapter, nice merge of book and new, you did a great job of handling and hopefully overcoming the guilt tripping.
Good luck during the storm, hope you and yours are all safe.
Date: 27 Oct 2012 6:05 PM Title: Chapter 36
Another awesome chapter! I can't wait for next weeks update!
On another note: Good luck with the storm. As a Floridian who grew up in the Midwest I kinda have an idea of what your about to go through, so I totally understand your worries. On that note, I think I can only say one thing....Be Safe!
Rhonda
Date: 27 Oct 2012 6:04 PM Title: Chapter 36
hi, nice to see an update n hear from from you, i loved both, update asap please, eagerly waiting,xo.
Date: 27 Oct 2012 4:23 PM Title: Chapter 36
That was a nice lemon,thank you for the update I live in blighty and extreme weather here is 2 straight days of snow,i will put you in my prayers stay safe hun xxDak xx
Date: 27 Oct 2012 3:45 PM Title: Chapter 36
Lovely Victorian Edward. But not to the point of utter frustration like to original, hopefully.
Date: 25 Oct 2012 4:20 AM Title: Chapter 19
That one was a tear jerker. I have to say this is one of the best ff I've read...and I've read a bunch! Can't wait to see where you take these two :)
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you like it! Just getting ready to post the next chapter....
Date: 23 Oct 2012 5:22 AM Title: Chapter 35
loved the scene with tanya, n the last scene in the restaurant. thanks for writing such a lovely story. pls update soon,xo. lavanya.
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 21 Oct 2012 5:00 AM Title: Chapter 35
Loved this chapter. Why hasn't Alice seen that Bella knows the truth?
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it. At first, Alice didn't see anything because she doesn't see human's well and never having met the Masens, she didn't see their decisions to find a picture of Edward or sending it to Bella. She didn't see Bella's decision to look up the Quileute website Jacob gave her the address of because Bella never even considered confronting Edward or any of them with what she would learn. Bella's decision didn't impact any of the Cullens, so Alice never saw it. HOWEVER, in this chapter, Bella did consider-however briefly-calling Tanya and asking her point blank about whether they could eat food. That, Alice saw. But like Tanya, Alice knows it's not her place to say anything to Edward. No matter how well intentioned or how much they love Edward, Bella's and his relationship and what they chose to tell each other or when is none of their business. They support but don't interfere. That's my feeling about it. But this part of the story is very short. Circumstances will arise very soon which will force Edwards hand, but don't worry, it's not yet another near escape from being crushed by a car. Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 21 Oct 2012 4:44 AM Title: Chapter 35
Is Edward piecing together Bella's clues of his being her Edward from his youth?
Bella will need to have a chat with either Carlisle or Tanya as to how it would be best to approach Edward with the knowledge of his past and acceptance of his current physical nature.
Has Alice seen any of Bella's progress in accepting the Cullen 'family' for what they really are?
Author's Response:
No, I don't think he has any clue. Any slip ups Bella has made so far are too ambiguous, I think. Plus, I think he is so genuinely repulsed by himself that the idea that she could know and still love him isn't something he can believe.
Right now, Bella is just too geniunely happy to have her Edward back that she simply, truly doesn't care that he's a vampire. I picture her as being content to keep his secret. She is fiercely protective of him, which will play heavily in the remaining chapters.
At first, Alice didn't see anything because she doesn't see human's well and never having met the Masens, she didn't see their decisions to find a picture of Edward or sending it to Bella. She didn't see Bella's decision to look up the Quileute website Jacob gave her the address of because Bella never even considered confronting Edward or any of them with what she would learn. Bella's decision didn't impact any of the Cullens, so Alice never saw it. HOWEVER, in this chapter, Bella did consider--however briefly--calling Tanya and asking her point blank about whether they could eat food. That, Alice saw. But like Tanya, Alice knows it's not her place to say anything to Edward. No matter how well intentioned or how much they love Edward, Bella's and his relationship and what they chose to tell each other or when is none of their business. They support but don't interfere. That's my feeling about it. But this part of the story is very short. Circumstances will arise very soon which will force Edwards hand, but don't worry, it's not yet another near escape from being crushed by a car.
Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 21 Oct 2012 2:31 AM Title: Chapter 35
glacier diving? lol my imagination is going wild trying to picture that!
In the majority of fanfic Tanya is her usual canon bitchy self. Tanya makes a wonderful nice 'person'! It's relaxing to read her that way:)
"But, honey, don't let him push you into anything you're not ready for" I think it would be Bella doing most of the pushing::))
Both E & B are going to die from heart attacks if they don't start opening up to each other! lol lol "If she became hysterical, it would only make him drive faster still" lol I'd be curled up on the floor by now!
Author's Response:
Glacier diving, how much fun would that be? Couldn't you just picture Emmett doing a cannon ball?
I love my Tanya. I've gotten so used to Charlie and Tanya together that I really forget they never even meet in canon, except for maybe a brief introduction at the wedding. She's so often portrayed as a bitch that I wanted to give her a chance to really shine. I never saw her as a bitch in cannon. Yeah, she pursued Edward, and yeah she didn't come when the Cullens needed help against Victoria. But she was there to support Edward in Midnight Sun when he went to Alaska-just because he refused her, she didn't turn her back on their friendship. And I can see why the Denalis didn't come when the Cullens were threatened by Victoria. The Cullens were allied with the pack who had just killed Irina's boyfriend/mate. And just by Edward's attitude, how big a threat was Victoria really? Her entire army was destroyed but not a single Cullen was so much as injured. When the true threat, the Volturi, showed up, Tanya and all the Denalis were right there. Well, not Irina, but that was a rather special circumstance.
If you think Bella has pushed, you just wait until the next chapter! A teaser for which is already up on Twilight Fic Zone!
This part of the story doesn't go on long. There is a lot yet to happen and only 15 more chapters for it to happen in. Circumstances will force the truth out soon, but let's let Edward and Bella have some happy time first.
Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 20 Oct 2012 11:19 PM Title: Chapter 35
I just wish that Bella would tell Edward that she knows what he is. It would defintely speed things up. I like the bit about the sun. I suspect that was what the message from Alice was about.
Author's Response:
I don't think Bella cares what Edward is. I know that's hard to believe, but having lost him once already, it truly is a non-issue with her. She's got her Edward back, and nothing else matters more than that. Having failed to protect him once already--in her mind--she's fiercely protective of him, and is content to keep his secret. That protectiveness will play a major role in the remaining chapters once the truth comes out. This part of the story doesn't go on long. There is a lot yet to happen and only 15 more chapters for it to happen in. Circumstances will force the truth out soon, but let's let Edward and Bella have some happy time first.
That was definitely what the call from Alice was about. I don't think she saw that the sun would be out when they came out of the movie, because they hadn't decided on a movie--there was the boys choice of the action movie. Once they decided, she saw it, but by then Edward had turned off his phone.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 20 Oct 2012 10:48 PM Title: Chapter 35
:)
Author's Response:
:)
Date: 20 Oct 2012 8:52 PM Title: Chapter 35
I can't believe Tanya hasn't old Edward Bella knows what they are. I bet the look on the waitresses faces was priceless.
Author's Response:
Tanya hasn't said anything because it's not her place to do so. It's not her relationship or her business how Edward and Bella decide to handle their relationship or what they tell each other or when. Circumstances will force the truth out very soon, though not in the next chapter. There is too much more to happen and only 15 more chapters for it to happen in. In my opinion, the main point of the story is bringing Edward and Bella together, it's their love story, not the story of who told who what and when. Edward's being a vampire is secondary to the story of them building their relationship; it's their relationship that matters, not his species.
I think Edward would've been so bombarded with fantasies of all the women (and a fair amount of men, I'm sure!) around him no matter how hard he tried to block them, I thought he deserved a chance to shut two of them up. That scene seems very popular.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 20 Oct 2012 7:06 PM Title: Chapter 35
They was a funny and sweet chapter!!
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 20 Oct 2012 6:55 PM Title: Chapter 35
They are so freaking cute, stumbling all over themselves to take care of each other. I an't wait to see how the big V-word comes out. My guess is that Bella gets forgetful and careless, like Edward just was doing, and tries too obviously to accommodate his "vampire needs" in public. Either that, or the Port Angeles gang save is involved.
I adore how Tanya is giving her 21st century vamp lessons on the downlow. This is probably my favorite Tanya in all of FF.
Author's Response:
Circumstances will force the truth out very soon, though not in the next chapter. There is too much more to happen and only 15 more chapters for it to happen in. But, no, there will be no gangs, nor will their be a near fatal car accident. I have something different coming for them.
I love my Tanya, so I'm so glad you like her too. I've gotten so used to Charlie and Tanya together that I really forget they never even meet in canon, except for maybe a brief introduction at the wedding. She's so often portrayed as a bitch that I wanted to give her a chance to really shine. I bet in all of her 1000ish years, she never saw herself in the position she's in now, but I believe she is the head of her coven in canon, so I do think she'd have to have some kind of leader/caretaker type qualities.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 20 Oct 2012 5:33 PM Title: Chapter 35
that was great! Obviously, Alice had called and warned Edward about the sun, but Bella's reaction and trying to keep him out of it were priceless! You once again, in my opinion hit the nail on the head with this chapter.
Rhonda
Author's Response:
That was definitely what the call from Alice was about. I don't think she saw that the sun would be out when they came out of the movie earlier because they hadn't decided on a movie--there was the boys choice of the action movie also. If that movie ran 10 or 15 minutes later than the romantic comedy the girls wanted, they'd have missed the sun completely. Once they'd decided, she saw it, but by then Edward had turned off his phone. Bella is fiercely protective of Edward, having failed to protect him once already--in her mind. That protectiveness will play a major role in the remaining chapters once the truth comes out.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 20 Oct 2012 5:11 PM Title: Chapter 35
I soooo love this story...you always leave me in a position of not knowing whether to beg for extra chapters before Saturday, or wanting to draw it out because I don't want the story to ever end. It's my absolute favourite story and I can't wait to see the new chapter each weekend. But on the brightside, next Saturday is my birthday, so I'll get a chapter as a birthday gift. :D New chapters are way better than birthday cake!
Author's Response:
Well, Happy Birthday in advance! We've still got 15 chapters to go, so nearly four more months. I figure it should end up around late January, assuming I don't get hit in the head with any falling meteors. I'm so glad you like my fic! Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 20 Oct 2012 4:07 PM Title: Chapter 35
So Tanya knows that Bella knows, maybe, or perhaps she suspects if she is dropping these hints - unless its just how she behaves anyway to reinforce how 'normal' she is. I dont understand why Bella hasnt said anything yet to put Edward at ease and drop the charade. I wonder what she is waiting for. I am really looking forward to it all being out in the open !
Im pretty sue Alice's text was about the sunshine, I wonder if she also anticipated Bellas 'episode' - or was that too last minute ?
Another great chapter, thanks.
Author's Response:
No, Tanya knows. I suspect after she overheard the conversation with Mic on the phone and then heard Bella typing on her computer--and knowing that that was how Charlie found out--she put two and two together.
I don't think Bella cares what Edward is. I know that's hard to believe, but having lost him once already, it truly is a non-issue with her. She's got her Edward back, and nothing else matters more than that. Having failed to protect him once already--in her mind--she's fiercely protective of him, and is content to keep his secret. That protectiveness will play a major role in the remaining chapters once the truth comes out. This part of the story doesn't go on long. There is a lot yet to happen and only 15 more chapters for it to happen in. Circumstances will force the truth out soon, but let's let Edward and Bella have some happy time first.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 15 Oct 2012 5:43 PM Title: Chapter 34
thanks for updating, i love this story n am always eagerly waiting for updates. moreover, thanks for writing..xo,lavanya.
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I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 15 Oct 2012 6:30 AM Title: Chapter 34
It was painfully difficult at times watching Bella's thought processes but also very interesting experiencing it along with her:) I remember from the original books, Bella mentions how she goes thru a difficult process when making decisions. I've never before read it happening! Great job:)
"Oops. Too much information" lol lol lol it won't be long before she spills the beans::))
Author's Response:
...or the can gets knocked over....
[Report This]Date: 14 Oct 2012 7:25 AM Title: Chapter 34
Bella's anger, confusion, hurt, it all seemed like a natural reaction, in Bella's case, to me. And when Bella made that comment about food - "He drinks blood. Well? So what, really? I eat flesh." I remembered something I told my friend - "I dont think vampires and werewolves are evil but zombies are horrifying. If vampires are evil for drinking human blood then we are evil for eating chicken." After saying that we started laughing so hard, apparently, I compared us(humans) with chicken. And I am rambling like an idiot.
Btw this chapter was about Bella but it makes me wonder about Edward's feelings because we all know Edward is extremely sensitive. So please, please, reveal a little more of what's going on inside Edward's complicated and over-dramatic mind.
Author's Response:
Edward will have his moments, don't worry. One of the things that I really missed with canon what that we never get to see how Edward thinks or feels, so I really wanted to include that.
[Report This]Date: 14 Oct 2012 1:30 AM Title: Chapter 34
Finally, Bella has put all the pieces together. Now she just has to tell Edward or show him she knows. Great chapter.
Author's Response:
All in due time.
I'm glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 13 Oct 2012 9:46 PM Title: Chapter 33
I love the way her suspicions were confirmed with the handwriting and the picture. I have really enjoyed the pace of this story and all the historical detals. I didn't know that about Agatha Christie. Reading the story is almost like having a history seminar as well.
Thanks!
Author's Response:
I've read probably over 60 out of the 80 plus books Agatha Christie ever wrote, and I didn't know that either. Who says nothing good ever came out of gambling? I'm glad you like all the little historial bits. I think learning about the time made writing so much easier than it would have been otherwise. Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 13 Oct 2012 9:30 PM Title: Chapter 34
You did a fantastic job on Bella's feelings. Now hopefully she can come clean to Edward about knowing who he is. I love love this story.
Author's Response:
They'll have a little bonding time before they have to deal with reality. But when it does come knocking, reality will show up at the front door with a sledge hammer!
Date: 13 Oct 2012 8:02 PM Title: Chapter 34
I think this was the most logical way for Bella to understand what happened to Edward!
Can't wait for the next update!!
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 13 Oct 2012 7:31 PM Title: Chapter 34
I love her thought process here. I think it's completely realistic--the frantic jumping around from idea to idea, the justifications, everything. And the zombie thing is friggin' priceless!
Author's Response:
I wanted to add a little humor to an otherwise rather heavy and very long chapter, so I'm glad you liked the zombie bit. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 13 Oct 2012 7:20 PM Title: Chapter 34
:)
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:)
[Report This]Date: 13 Oct 2012 4:53 PM Title: Chapter 34
A fantastic chapter ! I just loved how she talked it all out in her head, back and fore being logical instead of hysterical, if somewhat overwhelmed at the same time. I like how Jake and the pack were an afterthought, not something to dwell on, she is already moving away from them. And I especially liked that the first thing she did was to tell Edward she loves him, so when he realises that she knows, he will understand that she loves him anyway, vampire and all. I get that she wants him to tell her his story in his own time, but I don't know how she didn't just blurt out to him and Tanya that she knows. I can't wait for her to show him his letters, that will be very special for him, for them both.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.
Author's Response:
I'm glad you caught that about the pack. That's exactly what I thought. Even though it was through a website of Quileute legends that she came to learn the truth, she barely spared their side of it a passing thought. Not that Jacob doesn't matter to her, he does. I tried to make that clear in that she thought how much loosing his friendship would hurt, but he's simply not Edward. There is simply no comparison.
It was important that she work everything out silently. Edward, as he will tell her in due time, leaves to hunt while she gets ready for bed and dressed in the morning. At some point, he came back to the trees behind her house, but all her heard her say was that she loved him.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 13 Oct 2012 4:08 PM Title: Chapter 34
(Clapping hands) The slow progression of Bella's reasoning is so believable that one feels it like one were living it. I really loved this chapter and Bella's reactions.
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it! This chapter was really long, but I didn't think it shoud be broken up. I really wanted her to go from just learning, to dealing with, and accepting all in one chapter. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 12 Oct 2012 6:52 PM Title: Chapter 33
Amen to Agatha Christie. Witness for the Prosecution is, IMO, one of the most ingenious crime stories ever written. I've seen the idea copied in everything from shampoo commercials to Boston Legal.
Author's Response:
I think like that about Death on the Nile. The killer really should be obvious, but it's not. If you haven'y read Towards Zero, I highly recommend it. I would give my eye teeth to see Robert Pattinson play Neville Strange.
Date: 12 Oct 2012 3:23 AM Title: Chapter 33
Looks like Edward was leaving his Bella little clues to let her know that Edward Masen and Edward Cullen were one and the same. Loved this chapter.
Author's Response:
I don't think he was doing it intentionally, though. I really don't think he could help himself. After all the decades of lies, I think finding and falling in love with his mate was too much to fight against. I think whether he admitted it or not, he wanted her to know him. Just look at the song he sang to her "...tired of all the insincere … I’m gonna give all my secrets away…"
[Report This]Date: 12 Oct 2012 1:18 AM Title: Chapter 33
Love it!!!!! Yay, cant wait for your next update :)
Author's Response:
Won't be a long wait, I just have to finish going through my betas' comments, and I can get it posted!