700 Reviews... Holy crap-olio

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
I'm really in awe right now. 700... and to think I was mostly just hoping to get the idea out of my head so I'd stop dreaming of a suit-wearing-hard-ass Edward.
I'm humbled, and I really appreciate all the reviews.
I may have started on a third epilogue as a super thanks, but until then, here is some pictures that brought my imagination to life just that much more, and quicker.
The Mafia home:

Edward with a gun:

Pool Scene Picture (found it, did not make it. Minus the rain and the background, give me a break it just helped me work):

The no-sex, sex scene (This just made me sigh):

Collaboration:

Jasper and Alice being adorable:

Jane's Daughter Bree:

Banners!!!! I'm so Excited!

I'm getting really good at photoshop... So I started with Vindicated, (first attempt and didn't really care)

You can see how I progressed as I made, Thicker than Chocolate's Banner

My Next is MoonStruck Souls, Alright, but not totally how it should have been since I had to start over FOUR TIMES. I had a really good moonstruck souls, but I keep getting an error that say's it's not compatible with this version of photoshop (I just worked on it yesterday... come on! There is no way, but I have this.)

I progressed even further with my newest (late-night-nail-biting-fiction) and I'm really satisfied with Karma's A Witch.

Vindicated!!!

I can hardly believe it...
Vindicated is officially over, done, closed. (Mostly, I might have a half of a third Epilogue stored somewhere.)

A few things:
1. Thank You to all my loyal and amazing readers! (Even with the pressure that comes with your reviews and PM's, I really appreciate all constructive and positive reviews left.)

2. I'm actually sad that I have written those Epilogues. I wanted Vindicated to end with Edward and Bella being star crossed lovers, I wanted my readers imaginations to take them away and become Bella for a few moments in a day dream... Sadly, I couldn't take all the demanding (and negative) reviews, and I buckled... I wrote, and might write another, of my own day dream as Bella and her future with Edward.

3. I'm glad that Vindicated is over, toward the end, I wasn't writing because I enjoyed it anymore, I was writing to finish it. It wasn't fun, and that is part of the reason it took me so long to post the Epilogues. (Struggling with my own ending vs. what the readers wanted, Finals week, not enjoying the story line anymore...)

Regardless, all my energy is going to Moonstruck Souls, which is what my mind kept wandering too as I was finishing up Vindicated. Please read, and enjoy!
I appreciate everyone who helped with Vindicated, especially MariaC.
Thanks!

Doom!

While writing the last chapter of vindicated, every time I wrote Doom, I thought of Gir.
In tribute to the best cartoon around, here is the doom song. (Spongebob is pretty sweet too, but Gir is the best character ever.)
Thanks to all my readers!

GIR, sings the best Doom song ever. Ever.

Chapter 19 Sneak

SUBJECT TO CHANGE! Things may not be exactly the same when I post this! Thanks for everyone who reviewed! I'm really glad Vindicated is almost over, I'm tired of getting frustrated with it. My Beta MariaC helped me so much! She's made up my mind for me everytime I've needed it. She's Awesome.

Vindicated

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or anything Twilight related, I’m just using the characters, some small plot parts, very few dialogues and making it into something else. No copy right infringement is intended.

A/N: One more chapter to go after this one! What shall I do with my time? Work on Volterra Asylum and Ghosted! Go check them out, if you want.

Chapter Nineteen: Trade

I climbed the stairs, the sense of impending doom almost overwhelming at this point, but I pushed through, forcing myself to go through with Edward’s plan. It was dark out, so I guess the running through the woods, and the subway trip had taken a couple hours. Would Edward be back yet, was the training over by now? Would he see my kiss I left?

I sighed, and gripped the ballet studio’s handle. The door wasn’t locked and I noticed a sign that said the studio is closed for remolding. I didn’t pay too much attention to the other signs, and I went in, closing the door as quietly as possible behind me.

Everything was dark, and I wasn’t about to bring attention to our trespassing by turning anything on, so I waited for my eyes to adjust. I was too nervous to be hungry and I hadn’t had a bathroom break, and still I felt no need. It’s weird what adrenaline can do for you.

I didn’t see anyone else, I sighed, of course they were still on their way, probably taking different routes I hope. I didn’t know what to do from here. I prayed that no one found the note; I didn’t want to put everyone in danger.

The entrance lead to the waiting room, I could see into the main room from the windows and there were sheets of plastic covered the far wall. They were remodeling in here, but it made this place feel creepy. I thought about taking a seat, but I changed my mind. Maybe they were in the main room, hiding just in case.

I opened the door to the main room, and I froze. The lights flickered on, they were motion censored. Did it also send an alarm? Did I again endanger this whole mission? Why couldn’t I do anything right? GOD DAMMIT!

“RUN!!” The scream made me flinch, and adrenaline kicked in before it had time to die down. That was Alice’s voice, and she was afraid! It was coming from behind the plastic remodeling sheet! Someone had found the note! They beat me here! I listened to  and I did run, just toward Alice.

After everything we’ve been through, after all the memories of screaming and laughing, I knew damn well Alice was looking out for me. That if she wanted me to run there was a really damn good reason why I should, but leaving Alice when she was screaming to save me? It was against my morals to leave someone, especially because it was my fault and because she was trying to save my life.

She wouldn’t be screaming to begin with if someone hadn’t found that note. It’s the only way Edward, Emmett and Jasper’s plan could have been ruined. I did this, it had to be because of me. I paused before I pushed the curtain back. Alice hadn’t said anything in awhile.

“Who would have guessed!” What? What the hell was going on? Whose voice was that? I wasn’t familiar with whoever was behind there. If Alice was here though, I wasn’t going to leave her! I pulled the curtain back, instantly searching for Alice. I had to save Alice.

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Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, or any of the Characters/some of the dialogue. No copy right infringement is intended. Please buy the Twilight books to support Stephanie Meyer’s.

Authors Note: Two-ish more chapters to go. *Le Sob. Thanks Everyone, I’m happy with this stories turn out. Definite Sequel, since we all know how this story is going to end.

Eighteen: Departed

“Bella,” Edward whispered, making circles with his nose on my cheek. His nose was so soft, and my eyes fluttered open seeking his. We had slept in the same bed together, wrapped tightly around one another. It was intimate, our naked bodies being so close; I never thought I’d be here, so warm and loved and I felt so fulfilled.

“Bella.” He chuckled, as I wiggled closer into him, draping my arm over his waist. “I have to go.” He whispered, “I didn’t want to disturb your peaceful dreams, but I didn’t want you to wake up alone.” I met his eyes; it didn’t feel like I slept for long, he looked like he hadn’t slept for a second in the last week.

“Kiss me.” He whispered, dipping down closer to me, and when our lips grazed, my heart skipped a beat. “You still blush, after so long.” Edward circled his nose on me cheek once more. ”Go back to sleep, I’ll hold you, until you do.”

“I’ll never sleep then, so you’ll have to hold me forever.” I whispered, snuggling my head back into sleeping position, Edward chuckled softly again. “I’ll miss you.” I told him, mumbling into his skin but he heard me.

“I’ll miss you unbearably.” Edward so close to my ear I shivered. “You are the only light, the only pure thing in this sea of death, lies and blood.” Although I thought I’d never be able to sleep, not with Edward leaving I felt myself drift farther down the sleep road. I was Edwards light, the light at the end of the tunnel. “I will return to you,” he whispered and I relaxed, Edward’s arms strong and gentle, “tainted and unworthy.”

“No.” I whispered back, my voice meek and heavy with sleep. “You will still be my Edward.” I circled my fingers into his side, giving him some soft tenderness to remember during his awful day with the fathers. “You will always be, my Edward.” My voice faded as sleep found me once more.

I was heavy, and I drifted out to the sea of dreams and magic. I must be sleeping off the drugs. I could feel Edward still, so I was still somewhat aware, but I knew I was definitely asleep when I heard the three words I’ve dreamed Edward saying before.

“I love you.” It was just a whisper a soft floating mist of a declaration, and my dreams were always so sweet when Edward starred in them. I let sleep have me, happy to have one version of Edward, confess his love to me. I knew Edward had to love me at least a little, with how much tenderness he showed me before.

Vindicated Chapter 17 sneak

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Well Enjoy, and I will update soon.

Vindicated

Disclaimer: I own nothing, I claim nothing, everything Twilight belongs to Stephanie Meyer’s. Copy right infringement is not intended.

A/N: I feel weird not having a note, so here is one. Lol, you don’t have to review, if you don’t want. But I would like you to.

Chapter 17:

Thump. Thump. Thump. What was that god awful noise?! Make it stop! Thump. Thump. I groaned, bringing my hands to cover my ears. The thumping continued, un-phased by my cupped palms. Thump. Thump. thump. What, how is that possible? The back of my head was pulsing. The thumping was inside my head. Great! A breeze chilled me, and my right hand roamed over my body, searching for my blue blanket. My elbow hit metal. My eyes opened faster than I could think ‘open.’

What

The

Hell

Happened?

This was my designated cage, the very one that had been stored in Edwards closet. The hard plastic was digging into my shoulder. How could I not have noticed that? I couldn’t stretch my legs out, and I was cramped in the fetal position. The thumping in my head told me that I had been drugged again. I moved, at least sitting up somewhat comfortably… just kidding. The bars dug into my skin as I rested my back and shoulders on the side of the cage. I wanted to know where they had taken me, but first off, can I get out of this thing?

I weaved my fingers through the bars where a lock dangled, I fumbled twice before it was pinched between my thumb and pointer finger. It needed a key. I backed up, pressing my shoulders into the sitting position and pushed with my feet. The bars didn’t even bend. You have got to be kidding me! I tried again as hard as I could push, just to be sure I couldn’t break it. My back burned and my legs flopped down, defeated.

When will I be in control of what happened to me? I groan, frustrated tears springing to my eyes and I fisted them away, digging into the tops of my cheek bones. “FUCK!” I howled, I usually didn’t use such language but really, it seemed appropriate right now. Once my tantrum was through, and my body started resonating a dull furious shake instead of a constant vibration, I took in my surroundings.

Iron wrought Amazon-sized bed, which I would love to be in right now. A double thick steel door was behind me, I had to twist in my cage, a small window on the door. Is someone watching? I pushed that creepy thought away. The carpet is a nice tan, the walls a light blue with curtains striped with both those colors to tie them in. Were they covering a window? I could see tile and a sliver of mirror through the door crack on the opposite wall of the bed, the bathroom. A massive television was to my left, and if I rolled the cage about four times, I could knock against that wall.

Who would be next door though? Maybe Alice or Rose, but if not, was it worth the risk? I called out, screaming one name, then the other. I paused after each, listening as well as I could. Nothing. There were a few naked women pictures on the walls, but other than that, this place was far simpler than Edwards, I was going to be bored out of my mind!

My heart twisted, Edward wasn’t here.