Disclaimer- Not Stephenie Meyer

It's amazing how 5 years changes your perspective on things. The day after my "mini stroke" I was driving to the Cullen's house with Edward and Alice when I suffered a much more severe one. Carlisle believes that if Edward had not responded as quickly as he did, I would not be here today. He managed to pull me out of the truck and bite at the same time. The venom worked quick enough to keep my heart beating even after the clot reached my brain. Edward ran me to the house, while Alice, and later Carlisle made the accident scene more authentic. Serendipitously, the whole thing could not have worked out better for me. When Edward pulled me out, the truck careened off the small road, into some trees, before bursting in to flames. All they had to do was find a body to replace me (I've never asked where they found it. I would rather not know) and then call the police.

Charlie was devastated, and it broke my heart not being able to tell him goodbye. The entire Cullen family, minus Edward and me went to the funeral. Rosalie swore it was one of the nicest she has been to. Since there was really no doubt to cause of death, there was no autopsy, so the funeral was over and done with before my transformation was complete. Carlisle explained to Charlie and Renee that Edward had locked himself in his room after my death and refused to leave, even for the funeral, and it was the truth. He did not leave my side throughout the entire burning, for which I was thankful. Though his hands did little to cool the flames, they made me feel calmer.

The transformation was indeed the most painful thing I had ever felt. It felt like I was being burnt alive for days on end. If I didn't know what was going on, I would have begged for death. Thankfully, I knew there was something better for me on the other side of the flames, I just had to be patient. I counted Edward's breaths. I counted the number of times he said "I love you." Anything to take the focus away from my misery. Eventually though, the pain ceased, and I opened my eyes to my new life.

The family stayed in Forks for the remainder of the year, before deciding it was time to move on. I was a typical newborn in that I couldn't be around humans, though that was okay with me. The only ones I wanted to see thought I was dead, so there was very little in the human world that interested me, besides blood. With the help of my family, I was strong enough to resist though, and can proudly say that after 5 years as a vampire, I still have not tasted human blood.

Of course, not being able to go out into the "real" world had its advantages, mainly that I was "forced" to spend long lengths of time in our room, just Edward and myself. Eventually, when I was strong enough to risk a chance encounter with humans, we were married in a small ceremony, attended only by our family, presided over by Carlisle. Of course, Alice was in charge of attire and decorations, so it was absolutely stunning. I could not have asked for anything better.

We now live in New Hampshire, since the story was that the family was moving there with Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper as they were still attending Dartmouth as far as everyone in Forks was concerned. Alice enrolled there as well and Esme got a job doing interior design, leaving Edward and I home alone during the day and we definitely put those hours to good use. I know eventually we will have to go back to school as well, but for now we are just enjoying being newlyweds.

I do miss Charlie and Renee, and have not heard from Jake in years, though I got a letter from Emily saying that he had returned and had since imprinted on a girl from a neighbor tribe. I was happy that he had found someone who could give him everything he deserved. I guess it's true what they say, there is a reason for everything. And I am so happy that my life ended up the way it did. I wouldn't change it for the world.

A/N- The end! I hope you liked it. I was pleased for a first attempt at fanfic. I have another story in mind, so keep an eye out for it. Otherwise thanks for reading! And a big shout out to edward1995 and FloRose for being such great reviewers! You two made my day numerous times.