Breathless. Yes, that's a good word.  Poignant is another good word.

Honestly, I think SM missed the boat.  I find myself preferring EPOV above all else.  He is so cherishing of those he loves.

Don't stay away so long.  You were missed.  <3

Author's Response:

I'm thinking that I agree with you about reading from Edward's perspective.

Don't get me wrong: Bella's point of view is excellent, because it allows you to sort of become her within the story – but there's just something about seeing things through Edward's eyes that is so...alluring.

Hopefully, I'll have an update for everyone in the next few days. The chapter is almost finished.

And thank you for reviewing!

WOW....Thats is all I can muster! You are a magnificent writer! Please dont make us wait too long for more :)

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!

I promise it won't be too much longer... the next chapter is just about finished.

Nice to add the translation and the pic of the dress.

What a cliffhanger for sure.

Looking forward to reading the next chapter!

Author's Response:

I always appreciate it when authors note any translations or poems and what not. And isn't that dress gorgeous? It's simple and elegant; I could just picture Bella wearing it.

And that cliffhanger... well, it WAS the perfect place to stop – like an intermission in a play before the final act.

The next chapter is nearly done; a few more finishing touches and it will be ready. Please be patient for a bit longer!

your story is probably the best one i've read so far :D

please keep writing... the suspense it absolutely killing me

Author's Response:

Thank you very much!

The next chapter is almost finished; I have a little more to wrap up.

I promise not to keep you all waiting for much longer! :)

Once again, beautifully written.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!

This chapter is beautiful!!!!

If i didn't want to desperately find out every thought from the Volturi during the confrontation, I would say, you could end this story right here. I mean we know how it ends right? But it's just so perfect. 

When Rose and Emmett grin at each other, Carlisle's internal praying, Jake's "screw it" moment, Nessie's guilt and heartbreak and relief at having Jake there. I mean, ALL OF IT. It's just perfect. 

Please keep writing!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!

I think it would drive me insane if I tried to end the story here. I need closure! Even though the ending is already known...

I really enjoyed this chapter, too. It could very well by my new favorite - although I still love "Irresistible".

Gah! You had me at "little love". Possible one of the sweetest sentiments I've read Edward saying to someone. That includes Bella, too. Too wonderful for words, that.

And so... it does begin. The beginning of the end, or as it would seem. And you were right about the musical intonation of the story... I'm sensing a great crescendo, and at a final gong right about now. And the gong will stop when Aro and his dark, sadistic coven are on the field, readying their aim.

Author's Response:

Thank you!

I was a little worried that the endearment might sound too cheesy, but it just seemed like something Edward would say. I'm glad you liked it.

Music plays such a huge role in my creativity; lately I've been gravitating to classical because it provides good background sound. My current favorite is "The Firebird Suite" by Igor Stravinsky. It has just the right amount of operatic emotion and tension.

i am rendered speechless but am nothing short of praise for this chapter! not many authors on this site have captured Edward's character so perfectly; its a hard task to accomplish, however, this chapter is testament to the fact that you have mastered this.

not only have you brought us into his mind, but your writing and use of such poetic, inspiring, poignant words is wonderful, and has the emotion carried by these has been consistantly so real and raw; even this late in the story, your technique has not faltered once.
"Out of all the many boxes of photographs – snapshots of my decades of existence even from when I was still human – this is the only one that matters to me."

"Gently, I raise my hand to Bella's cheek, brushing the backs of my fingers along the curve of her jaw to the soft point of her chin. "Because when you lit up the sky and crashed into my world..." My thumb lightly strokes the swell of her lower lip, back and forth, and her breath tickles my skin. "...that is when my life truly began. The only life worth remembering," I finish in a low, passionate whisper, mesmerized by the smoldering embers within her red-gold eyes."

these are lovely words and deffinetly sentements i could hear Edward saying to Bella; they remind me of similar phrases that he said in New Moon after his return!

"Millenniums rise and fall while I hold the entire universe in my embrace. And I realize, with a certainty that lightens the weight pushing down on my soul, that this is my eternity. The last knot has been tied; the die has been cast. Wherever the course of destiny may lead, we will be together. Bella is half of all that I am, and Renesmee is the miraculous blending of our lives made flesh. I have to believe that the heaven I have found with them will continue on through whatever waits on the other side of the veil.

But this inherent faith will not keep me from fighting."

this scentence in the chapter i absolutly loved because i think it defines and encapsulates Edward's thoughts completely, not just because of the impending attack from the volturi, but for everything that they may face in their lives. its just so..Edward! apologies if its seems like i'm repeating myself here!

i also really enjoyed the light-hearted daddy-edward moments! very cute and it eased the tension of impending doom a little!

finally, i myself am irish and i really quite liked your addition of gaelic to the chapter; no other author has done that!

as always i look forward to more; i'm loving this version of Breaking Dawn better than the original ( no offence to Steph or anything..)!

Author's Response:

Thank you so very much!

I really loved Edward's 'meteor' speech in "New Moon", and was so glad to reference it in this chapter.

And the little family moments were a lot of fun to add in. I wish there had been more interaction between Edward and Renesmee in the novel to counteract all the angst he felt during Bella's pregnancy.

Ah, the Gaelic. I've got some Irish in me, too, and wanted to put a little more of Siobhan into the story. She's very interesting to me, and a mysterious character, as well.

I'll try not to keep you all waiting for too long, though I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist sometimes. :)

Beautifully done, like always.

"We must have always been one – from the very foundation of the universe – and however our souls were split into two, it was inevitable that we would find each other again."

This alone is why I picked up Twilight. This is the reason why I look for fanfiction that gives off the same flavor(?) of romance and tender admission of long-found joy and appreciation for the delicate and profound way Edward and Bella found each other in the first place.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!

And I don't know if I've mentioned this to you already, but thank you also for your 'plug' for "Metamorphosis" in your story, "Consummation". I really appreciate it.

I love when Edward calls Renesmee "little love."  I've used that as well in a fanfic.

Evil cliffie, but I understand why you did it there.  Can't wait to see what's next.

Author's Response:

Thank you!

At first I thought that nickname might sound too cheesy, but I decided to go with it anyway.

Wow. THAT WAS GREAT!! Update soon, please. :)

Author's Response:

Thank you!

I'll do my best to get the next chapter ready as soon as I can.

Wow, what a stopping point!  I'm still so in love with your story, and as it reaches its climax, I find it even more intoxicating.  My favorite thing about this chapter, other than the constantly building tension interspersed with lovely little images of Edward, Bella, and Renesmee together as a family, is the way Edward sees his daughter.  In Breaking Dawn,  Bella repeatedly sees Edward in Renesmee's features, telling Charlie how much like him their daughter is - particularly when Nessie rolls her eyes. *grin*

Here you do the reverse with Edward.  It's so wonderful, seeing the flip-side of the coin.  Edward sees Bella in their daughter in her pout and in her warm brown eyes - I really, really love that touch.  They both see in their child the love that they have for one another.  This is such an amazing fic that I honestly find myself referring to it as Edward's side of the canon - it's just that good.  Flawless job as usual.  Can't wait to see the battle...

Author's Response:

Thank you very much!

I really believe that Bella sees so much of Edward in Renesmee because she has always viewed herself in a less than favorable light, and the same is true for Edward. He has always perceived himself as a monster - even more so when he thought their child would inevitably kill Bella - and that is why he is constantly picking out Bella's traits in their daughter.

And I am truly humbled by your reference to this story as being Edward's side of "Breaking Dawn". Thank you.