Pairing: BellaxEdward
Rating: T
Status: Complete
Warnings:
Angels and Demons by TheLittlePenguin.
Summary: When an angel and demon are
given five years to be together, their time is cut short by the birth of their
daughter.
For me, this fic is horrendously underappreciated. It has a good
strong plot, a HEA, and a little dash (well a large dash) of suspense, drama
and angst all mixed in together with a beautifully planned out romance.
Bella is an angel, and Edward is a demon. All of the characters
from the books are split, either on the side of good, or evil. Notably, the
Cullen’s are all angels, as are two of the volturi, whilst Caius and a few new
characters are demons (which is fitting in his case).
We follow the tumultuous journey between Bella and Edward as they
try to fight against heaven and hell respectively to be together, even going
through death once again as they’re split apart.
The
story rotates through different character’s POV’s, according to the particular
plot twist that is taking place. It’s a nice change to read a story where
Rosalie isn’t stone-cold and self-absorbed, but rather, understanding and
caring and fulfilling her deepest desire to have a child.
"So,"
Aro said in a loud, clear voice. "You let her get away."
The
council was seated in a circle, around the Water of Truth. Both Carlisle and
Aro were standing, while Esme remained seated, watching her husband carefully.
Alice's huge brown eyes were fixed upon mine. She nodded once, approving of my
actions. Jasper remained rooted, confused. Emmett came to stand next to me,
taking my hand.
"Yes,"
I replied.
Aro
nodded, his wings glowing bright red - a sign of anger and fury.
"You
do know that we are angels, Rosalie," He paced around the room, jaw
clenching. "In this world, we dominate the sky. The land beneath belongs
to the humans. And right below, where raw fire burns, are where demons
thrive."
I
nodded.
"So,"
He continued. "I am to assume, that you let our dearest Bella - an angel -
run off with some..."
"Demon."
I finished.
He
looked at me sharply. "Yes. I'm glad you know who she took off with."
I could
feel my wings flutter nervously behind me.
"You
know that you're in the wrong?" Carlisle folded his arms.
"It
is not wrong to let her go with a man she loves."
Aro
laughed, echoing through the hollow walls. "Man? That must be quite an understatement."
"He
may be a demon. But to Bella, he is a man whom she loves so much."
I heard
him snort quietly.
"You
can't keep her away from him," Alice interjected, her voice high and
shiny.
"You
have seen how much she had suffered when we locked her away," Emmett
added. "She can't live without him. Just like how we can never live
without the sun. She needs
him."
Aro
raised his eyebrow, uninterested. "Name of that...demon?"
"Edward,"
I answered.
We
read as Bella and Edward find support in the strangest and most unexpected of
places, and grow to appreciate and like characters who we’d normally hate
because of their motivations in the books. Tanya is conflicted. She’s in love
with Edward, yet knows and respects that he doesn’t return her feelings. And
when it comes down to it, she does her best to ensure that he and Bella can be
together.
Rosalie’s
better side is strongly portrayed in this fic, and at times we even hate Edward
and Bella because of it. They’re so focused on being together, they don’t take
into account or care about the consequences their actions can potentially have,
even when they’re ones that break your heart when you read them.
"Rosalie
is coming down," She said casually. Her words shot me like knives,
piercing through my skin. "An irony.
She went to heaven because your son let her, Caius. And now, she has to come
back...because of Bella."
I heard
Tanya gasp quietly.
"Right
from the beginning, you knew that when Bella falls into sin, Rosalie's soul
will be damned into hell. That was the agreement you and Carlisle had."
"What
do you mean?" I asked, trying to keep my voice in control.
She
turned to me, her slender figure coming to life after being a statue for a long
time. "When Bella was born, she was cursed - that if she ever sinned, she
would pay with her life. Desperate, Esme went down to Earth, in search of
somebody who could atone for her daughter's sins.
"Rosalie
was born on the same day, at the same time. Esme, at her wit's end, picked her,
and brought her to Aro, stating that whatever sins Bella commits, Rosalie will
pay by going to hell for seven weeks."
Alice’s
loyalty is highlighted, as is Jasper’s strength and compassion for other’s.
Emmett is burly and strong, yet he still holds that sense of playfulness as he
and Rosalie prepare for the arrival of their child.
We
read with happiness and sadness, laughter and excitement as Bella and Edward
survive each obstacle and come out stronger; proving time and again that they
should be allowed to love each other, despite their intrinsic differences. And
we cheer when the council finally agree, though their success holds a
bittersweet tinge for other characters we grow to love.
Jasper
stood up. "Aunt," He said in a gentle voice. "I understand that
you come with all good intention - but I fear that Bella has to remain."
"And
why is that?"
"She
is the angel of peace and protection. If she leaves..." He shook his head
and pursed his lips.
My mind
worked fast. Jasper was right - extremely
right. She could not leave her duties. Aro watched me with cautious
eyes.
"And..."
He continued. "I don't want my sister to go to hell."
"Give
me three human years," I said finally. "I will return her to you on
the last day of the third year."
Aro
turned to Esme and Carlisle. "It is a fair request."
Esme
bent her head in defeat, sighing. Alice smiled gratefully. Carlisle and Jasper
nodded, agreeing.
"Then
it is set," Aro announced. "She will be a mortal for three years
before she comes back. But, should anything happen during those years, she will
have to regain her seat in the council again."
"I
understand."
"As
for Rosalie..." He said in a grave voice. "Her time has come."
Rosalie.
"Why
didn't you tell me?" Emmett whispered.
"What
could you have done?" I asked, tears welling in my eyes. "Could you
have stopped anything?"
He fell
to his knees before me. My heart shattered when tears - crystals - rolled down
his cheeks. He pressed his lips to my hands. What would life be without him? Would I survive? Could I still breathe
without him by my side?
"Don't
go," He begged. "Please, Rose. I'm sorry, I'm sorry to have shouted
at you. I'm sorry to have hit you. Please stay."
I
stroked his hair. "Take care of Danny, Emmett. He is important."
"No,
no, no! Don't go!"
"I
will come back. It is a promise."
I knelt
down, and wound my arms around his neck. He clung on to me desperately, sobbing
hard now.
"Rose..."
"I
love you, Emmett. No matter what happens, my heart will always be with
you."
He shook
his head, pulling me tighter to him.
The sky
was almost dark.
"It's
time," I whispered.
"Please!
Rose! Please!"
"Three
years. When Bella comes back, so will I."
Daniel's
wailing got louder and louder. The door opened, and Jasper came in, with my
little boy crying hard. I reached out for him, and Emmett moved away, standing
by the corner of the room, his body heaving.
"Mummy
will be back soon, Danny," I kissed his cheek, blinking tears back.
He
screamed louder and I stood up, walking towards Emmett.
"Be
good and listen to Daddy," I pressed my nose against his wet cheek.
Emmett
reached out for him, but he wrapped his little fingers around my dress, not
wanting to let go.
"Mummy
will be back, dearest," I hugged the both of them, wishing that there was
no such thing as time in the world.
"Mummy!"
He wailed as I pulled away. Emmett closed his eyes, turning around.
I ran
out of my chambers, out to where Sulpicia was standing. She took my hand
carefully, and we walked.
Away from
the heavens. Away from Emmett.
After
being given three years to be together, it finally seems as though everything
may be starting to fall into place for Bella and Edward, but of course, there
are a few more twists that keep us on our toes. Diseases, deaths, births, they
catch us off-guard and take your breath away, making you want to finish reading
the current chapter as quickly as possible so you can move onto the next one.
But
despite the trials they all go through, like a family, they support and help
each other to stand strong, leading to an ending that has you gripping the edge
of your seat!
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