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Post by Rosalie Hale on Nov 8, 2012 22:16:20 GMT -5
*I was pacing outside of the exam room where my dear friend was lying, just minutes after finding out that one, she was pregnant, two, she was pregnant by a vampire and three, she was dying. This must be so much to deal with. At least when I was turned, I didn't have a choice. Carlisle had found me, dying. He saved my life. I didn't know what was happening. Zoe now is faced with not only a choice to save her life but also to save the life of her child, a child she didn't even know existed until an hour ago. Most mother's have nine months to bond with their unborn child, to prepare for it. Zoe had a matter of hours. The rest of my family was in the living room, Carlisle had been called back to the hospital and as I paced back and forth in front of the exam room, I could feel Emmett's eyes on me. He was so worried about not only Zoe, which was also his friend but for me. He knew how close I was to her. I never allowed people to get close to me and now....now my friend may die. I was turning to make my one millionth trip back across the floor when I heard Zoe stir from inside the exam room. Stopping, I opened the door and made my way inside. She was still asleep. Breathing more steady now that she was asleep. So low and sallow tho. The heart monitor still showed that she was bradycardic. I stood there, watching her breathing, listening to her heartbeat, I noticed the movement in her womb. The baby. Through all this, I was so worried about Zoe, that I hardly had time to think about the baby being it's own individual. Who would care for him or her if Zoe was not to make it? Who would care for the child if Zoe choose to be turned. Bella was so different during her newborn stage. Zoe wouldn't be so lucky. If the baby made it, someone would have to look after it for years or longer while Zoe adjusted to life as a vampire. This was so much to take in. How was Zoe ever going to deal with this, if I couldn't and I know about vampires and all about this life of ours. Shaking my head, I turn to leave. To let Zoe rest while the medication is working. My hand on the door I hear a low, weak voice....."Rose, please stay with me"
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Zoe DeBroux
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Post by Zoe DeBroux on Nov 8, 2012 22:28:30 GMT -5
<Zoe began to stir and rouse from her nap as she felt the....baby...moving. Its forceful kicks making her wince in agony. She could smell Rose's perfume and smiled. Weakly extending her hand as her mouth felt dry> "Rose, please stay with me." <She asked. Rose turned and walked to her bedside taking her hand. Pointing to her cup of water, Rose understood and gave her a drink. Swallowing it down hard as her mouth felt cool from the water. Turning her head on her pillow to look at Rose with sunken eyes and basically bones. The baby was taking EVERYTHING from her.>
"Rose, I had a dream. You and I were laughing on the beach in Rio. As much as I wanted it to be the future, it was just a memory. I just don't know if....if I'm cut out for your lifestyle. If I can....If I can do this."
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Post by Rosalie Hale on Nov 8, 2012 22:39:07 GMT -5
*I held my friend's hand as she spoke of her dream then as she told me she wasn't sure she could live as I live, as a vampire. "Zoe, love. You are a strong woman. I think that is what is what drew me to you at first. I have seen you during a trauma at the hospital. You can handle anything. You remind me of myself....just nicer" I tried to make her smile. "I never dreamed that I would be telling someone that being...(pause)...what I am, was the right decision. Hell, if you were to come to me and tell me that you wanted to be turned, I would tell you that you were crazy and refuse to even let you think that way but.....I am scared that this is your only choice Zoe. I have seen this before. Once before, with my sister-in-law and if you are to survive, you must be turned. If you are to be able to care for your child, you must be turned." I pulled up a chair and took a seat beside her. "Zoe, I believe in you. You can do this"
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Post by Zoe DeBroux on Nov 8, 2012 22:45:33 GMT -5
<She coughed and both her hands went to her stomach as the thing inside of her moved suddenly, figuring she startled it, she tried to breathe through it. Listening to Rose as she spoke, a smile crossed her face when she tried to make her laugh. Squeezing her hand, very weakly as she smiled.?> "Aw, darlin. I've always been a fighter...but this....this is...."
<As Rose continued bringing up her sister in law, as Zoe thought hard of her name. She'd seen pictures of her and her niece she'd talked so much about. Beautiful women, all of them. Carlisle's wife...stunning. The men of the family? So desirable. As she spoke of raising and caring for her child her eyes went to her stomach, staring at it as she spoke softly.>
"I'd always wanted to be a mom. *looks to Rose* But not like this. Not for a man who didn't love me. I feel used. I feel lied to."
<As Rose told her she believed in her, she smiled and asked> "How come you can go in the daytime?"
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Post by Rosalie Hale on Nov 8, 2012 23:04:40 GMT -5
*I couldn't help but laugh as Zoe asked me about how I could go into the sunlight. "Zoe honey, there is a lot to learn about vampires and being a vampire but let's just say, all those movies and books you have ever read about us, well they're wrong" Her I.V started to beep so I stood and walked over to the table, grabbing another bag of I.V fluids. I noticed that Carlisle had placed another bag of O negative out to warm before he left. Should I ask if she could...... "Zoe, love. You are getting sicker and weaker with every passing moment. You don't have much time left....(pause)....to make your choice" I hung the bag of I.V fluids and picked up the syringe of pain medication. I started to give the medication push, slowly. "I know it is a hard one to make and God knows, I wish you were not in the situation where you had to make it but you don't have the luxury of time. Your life and the life of your child depends on this" I finished the push and I could see Zoe's eyelids grow heavy. Leaning in closer to her "I think it might help if you talked to someone that has been where you are right now, just five years ago. No one knows more about what you are feeling and going through then Bella. Would you like for me to go get her?" I saw my friend nod her head. "I will be right back" I pulled the cover up on her and flip the small lamp on so that I could turn the harsh overhead light off. Walking out into the hall and down to the living room, I found Bella there with the others. "Bella?" She turned and looked at me. I waved her over with my hand. "Bella, would you mind coming with me and meeting Zoe? I thought that maybe, just maybe you could talk to her. Tell her your story about Nessie. Maybe if she sees that you did it and how perfect Nessa is, that maybe it will help her make her decision. She doesn't have much time left" Bella agreed to talk to Zoe and followed me back down to the exam room. I slowly opened the door and Bella and I walked in*
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Post by Zoe DeBroux on Nov 8, 2012 23:11:07 GMT -5
<She nodded weakly as Rose gave her more pain medicine. As she hung another bag of fluids, Zoe looked at the darkened night sky outside the same window she watched the sunset. She didn't have much time, and she was still unsure of what she wanted. Suggesting she talk to Bella, she nodded. Maybe talking to someone who went through this would help.>
<Closing her eyes and resting as she heard the door creak open as Bella and Rose entered. She gave a weak smile.> "You must be Bella. Edward's wife...I've heard alot about you."
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Post by Bella Cullen on Nov 8, 2012 23:14:48 GMT -5
Bella was speaking with Esme on what to say, if she went to speak with Zoe. Deciding to go, she turned to see Rosalie enter, waving her over to her and ask her that same question. Giving a smile, "Of coarse, Rose." She followed her sister in law into the room she died in. The room she'd given birth and was reborn only five years ago. Memories were held here as she looked at the dying woman. Did she look like THAT when she was human and pregnant with Ness. Oh, how horrible. Giving her a smile as she approached the bed, she took a seat and nodded.
"Yes, that's right. I am. He is. I see you're in the same predicament I was in once." She said with a smile. "I'm here to tell you all that you wish to know. Just ask away." Looking back at Rose hoping she was doing okay, since she was no pro at this kind of talk.
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Post by Rosalie Hale on Nov 8, 2012 23:18:48 GMT -5
*I stood back and let the two women talk. All I could do now is just care for Zoe's medical needs and hope that Bella could help her with her choice before it was to late*
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Post by Zoe DeBroux on Nov 8, 2012 23:24:56 GMT -5
<She sat up a little, very slowly. Looking at the woman as she spoke she thought about the questions she had.>
"Well, is this something YOU wanted. How did it happen? I mean, did you KNOW?" <She fiddled with the chain on her neck. The one thing she had left of her mama. Looking down, thinking...before looking back up and asking a second question.> "What made you want to go forward and be changed?"
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Post by Bella Cullen on Nov 8, 2012 23:32:24 GMT -5
Bella took in an un-needed breath and shifted in her seat. She was proud at how human she was beginning to act. It only took five years of practice. Thinking for a moment before smiling at the memories. "Well, to be honest...it was an accident. We didn't...well, we didn't know it was possible." Remembering her second question, she continued. "Let me start at the beginning."
"I met Edward, and instantly...instantly I knew I loved him. I didn't fully know why, I just did. He tried to hide his secret from me, but I found out. I learned about their ways, and I knew...I knew when I loved him I wanted to be with him forever. I'd made the decision very early on that I wanted to be changed. But he refused. He's very stubborn. (laughs) So, we graduated and his condition in order for me to be changed was I had to marry him. (Looks to Rose and smiles) Edward and his compromises. So we married and went on a lovely honeymoon to Isle Esme. We.... consummated the marriage. Not realizing the outcomes. When I realized I was pregnant, I was scared but...I wanted it. I'd never been more sure of anything. Edward feared it to be a monster and was determined to have it removed, but Rose...(smiles at Rose) She became my one and only ally, and bodyguard. I grew weaker by the day and probably looked a lot like you. I was certain I could be changed at the last minute. I won't lie to you, the birth was....there are no words. But, Edward was able to save me by the grace of God. The pain of the venom....well...everyone is different as Carlisle says, but I've wanted this....SO bad...for SO long....you were kinda thrown into it. But if you're a strong woman, you CAN do this. It IS possible. I wouldn't change a thing about my daughter. She's the most....amazing thing I've ever witnessed and she's a part of Edward and myself."
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Post by Zoe DeBroux on Nov 8, 2012 23:37:56 GMT -5
<She listened intently to Bella's story, taking it all in. Her mind racing as she weighed her options. It didn't sound so bad, they were like normal people. Even she didn't realize they were vampires. She could be a mother, raise a child. She'd have forever to live, to do things, see things, fall in love. The pain of being turned scared her, and so did having this thing chew its way out, but it all seemed to have a meaning. There was a reason for everything. Turning to Bella>
"Well, this is a part of me and some man who I met and wam bam thank you ma'am as we say in the south." <She sighed, shaking her head at the thought.> "But, <rubs her belly> maybe there is a chance that....that this baby....could lead a life like your daughter. Maybe I could have one too, a real chance."
<A thought struck her and she looked up at Rose.> "Rose, I want....I want to try.....to live I mean. Only....only if you do it."
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Post by Rosalie Hale on Nov 8, 2012 23:56:59 GMT -5
*I was caught of guard by her request. Me? She wanted me to turn her? I had never turned anyone, not even Emmett. Carlisle was the one that had turned all of us, Edward, Esme, myself then Emmett. Edward was the one that turned Bella and I have never spoken to him about that moment, it was something that was between him and his wife. "Zoe, Carlisle can do it. He is very old and has done it many times before. He was the one to turn me and Emmett. I trust him and you can to" I was glad that she had choose to live, to give her and her baby a chance at a future but I just, just couldn't be the one responsible for making her a vampire. "Rosalie, it has to be you" she said very weak. I was about to say something else when she moaned in pain, grabbing her belly. I could hear the ribs break as the child moved inside. Rushing with my vampire speed in front of Zoe for the first time, no need to act human any more, I grabbed more pain medication and started to push it through her I.V. "Better?" I asked as she began to relax a little. She nodded and quietly spoke "It...has..to be you.........or I'm not doing it" she started to cough. I could hear her lungs fill with fluid due to her sallow breathing. She was not only breaking in two but also drowning on the inside. There was no need to worry her any more. "Yes, yes of course. I will do it just please rest for now. I will be right here with you. Just rest my dear Zoe" I took her hand in mine and held it while she gave in to the pain medication. How could I take her life, even if it was to save her? All I could hope for is that when the time came, she would be unaware that it was Carlisle and not me that was changing her life forever*
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