As I left Bella and my sisters to finish, I went outside to meet and greet some of the wedding guests.

I saw Emmett, Jasper and Alice talking to some guests, Rosalie talked with Phil and other guests, and mom and dad were greeting our cousins from Denali. Before I saw anyone else, I went over to them.

"Hey mom, dad." I said hugging them. When we pulled away I could tell the others were looking at me.

"Oh Avalei, great. You finally get to meet our cousins from Denali." Dad said, gesturing towards the Denali coven.

I smiled and faced them, "Hi, I'm Avalei Cullen, and you are Eleazar, Carmen, Tanya, Kate and Irina" I hugged each of them except Irina who stepped back when I tried to.

I ignored her rude gesture, reading her mind. She doesn't like the fact that I'm a wolf now and that I know the pack who killed Laurent, her mate.

Though, after I hugged Eleazar and Kate, I received their powers because I felt a tingle of electricity out of my fingers. And Eleazar's ability to identify gifts made me realize Kate's gift of electricity.

"So you're the famous Avalei Cullen we've heard about. Its very nice to finally meet you in person." Carmen complimented.

I smiled, "You are really gifted, if I may say. The list of your powers grow. A rare copier indeed." Eleazar commented softly so that the humans around us wouldn't hear.

I smiled then dad spoke, "You must've gotten Kate's and Eleazar's gifts, didn't you?" I looked at him and nodded. I was now afraid to touch anyone or else I'd shock them.

"Don't worry, just like your other powers, you can control them as you want. It won't take you long to control Kate's power." Eleazar added. I looked down to my hands and didn't see any static anymore, so I was good. I nodded understanding.

"Can I just say that you are so beautiful." Kate complimented. I blushed a little, "Thanks but you all are gorgeous too." They smiled at me.

They went back to talking with one another as I stood back, looking around again. I saw Bella's old high school friends in one aisle, I looked away from them knowing they all suddenly looked our way. I heard their conversation, Mike and Eric were commenting how the Denali coven must be related to us because they were equally beautiful. Then Jessica made a joke saying that he was drooling. I laughed at that. Then Jessica made a snide comment on if Bella was pregnant but Angela defended that and Jessica complained on why Bella was getting married so young.

They are still the same. Obnoxious...Well Mike and Jessica are. Angela and Eric are the ones that don't annoy me.

I shook my head at her comment and looked around the place again. I saw Edward waiting at the alter. I went to him.

"Hey Ed, you ready to get hitched?" I elbowed him smirking.

He too smiled while giving out a laugh, "Yes, I've never been more sure of anything else in my life. And I'm glad that you're here to witness it. Thank you, for coming back Avalei."

"Pshhh I wouldn't miss my favorite brother's and one of my best friend's wedding. Shhh don't tell Emmett I said that." I lightly grazed his arm, but stopped to hold his hand, "But really, I'm glad you have each other." I smiled at him, he returned it and hugged me.

When we pulled away, his face got a little serious, "Avalei, look about Jacob-" But I interrupted him.

"No, stop. None of that talk today. Today is about you and Bella, not me." I quickly said to him. He looked at me with stern eyes then nodded.

"But Avalei, I just want you to be happy again and I just think you should-." Edward issued but I stopped him again.

"I know you do but really, I'm fine." I said sternly but lying.

"Now, in a couple more minutes, you'll be a married man." I smiled at him, patting his arm a bit and walked away.

That's when I spotted Seth, Sue and Billy.

I made my way over to them but they didn't notice me because they weren't facing me. I decided to sneak up on Seth.

"Seth!" I lightly yelled and jumped on his back, hugging him, making sure my dress didn't ride up. He was startled at first but when he realized it was me, he smiled widely.

"Avalei! You're back! You're finally back! Wait, when did you get back?" Seth said, putting me down and facing me. Billy and Sue looked at us smiling and a little shocked that I was back too.

I laughed a bit, "Just about an hour ago. I was inside earlier helping Bella and the other girls. Hey Billy, hey Sue." I then hugged them both. I could tell that Billy was a little down knowing that even though I'm back, his son wasn't.

"Why didn't you tell us you were coming back?" Seth questioned.

"I actually wasn't quite sure if I wanted to come back so soon because well, you know." I looked down a bit, then back at them, "But, I'm glad I did."

"Avalei, have you heard any news from him?" Billy suddenly asked. I looked down at him a little taken aback at his question but then gave him a apologetic look.

What do I tell them? Yeah he's okay, he's somewhere in Canada. I mean it's not much but is something...right?

"I-" I started but was interrupted by Alice announcing that the wedding is about to start so everyone should get to their seats. She also came to me to guide me back to the house to get ready to walk down the aisle as bridesmaids. Before she took me away though, I smiled slightly at Billy, Sue and Seth saying I'd hopefully get to talk to them later.

Once we were all back at the house, we were getting in formation. I was the last one as I was sort of the flower girl/bridemaid but it was cool, at least I was next to Bella, who was a nervous wreck.

I turned around to face her, "Bella, your heart rate is racing and your nerves are starting to get to me too. Calm down." I said while using my mood power to calm her a bit.

She nodded and took deep breathes in. "Remember, this is your day. Don't stress too much about it. All you have to do is say whatever the pastor says, say I Do, and kiss Edward. Nothing too difficult." I smiled at her reassuringly. She nodded her head then Charlie came over to her side. I turned back around.

"You ready?" Charlie said from behind.

"Y-yeah. Just don't let me fall Dad." She stuttered out.

"Never." Charlie replied.

The others started walking down the aisle as the music played. I too followed after them not long after.

Once we got to our spots in the first row, everyone stood up as we watched Bella and Charlie walked down the pathway and stopped at the front of the aisle. Bella was still nervous until she looked up and saw Edward at the end of the aisle. That's when all her nervousness went away. She was ready.

She looked absolutely breath taking. Her dress, her makeup, the whole wedding scene, it's was beautiful.

Edward smiled cheekily until Bella and Charlie stopped in front of him. Charlie looked over at Bella and kissed her cheek. Bella thanked him as he passed her hand over to Edward's. Charlie then joined the first row on the other side.

Edward and Bella finished walking up the steps and faced the pastor.

It was too beautiful. My brother and best friend are now Mr. And Mrs. Edward Cullen.

I sat next to Rosalie at the end of the row during the ceremony. I let out a few tears not only because it was beautiful, but because it reminded me of a love I wish I had.

I guess Rosalie caught me as she gave me a tissue to wipe my tears, she then held my hand, smiling slightly in reassurance. I smiled back.

I have to admit, as much as it hurt me inside to see such perfect love being official, it's was all bittersweet.

It was now the reception or what I like to call, the after party.

Slow music was playing in the background as everyone conversed with one another. I followed Alice and Jasper to greet Bella's friends by the cake.

"Hi!" Jessica faked.

"Hi guys." Alice greeted.

"We were just saying how pretty everything is. Just saying." Jessica complimented.

"Oh thanks so much! You don't think its too much?" Alice replied. I read their minds and they obviously were thinking it was too much. They all replied with no's.

I rolled my eyes and walked away. I spotted Seth, Sue and Billy greeting the newly wedded couple along with Charlie, and it made me a little sad that Bella asked if they knew anything about Jacob. Billy just answered by saying that he's sure Jake wishes her the best.

I knew Bella wanted to ask me about Jacob back when we were getting her ready but I really didn't want to talk about him, or else I would just break down again.

I went over to my new sister and older brother.

"Hey, congrats again you guys. The wedding was beautiful" I said hugging Edward and Bella.

"Thanks Avalei. Hey I wanted to ask you about-" But Bella was interrupted by the Denali coven coming over to us.

"Bella!" Carmen greeted kissing Bella's cheeks. Eleazar congratulated Edward. I smiled at them.

"Thank you. Eleazar and Carmen right?" Bella asked, they nodded.

"Yes and these are our cousins from Alaska, Tanya, Kate." Edward introduced.

"We've heard so much about you." Kate remarked.

"Welcome to the family." Eleazar stated. "Bienvenida." Carmen added.

I heard Bella say thank you but I paid attention to Irina who was a little farther away than her family were. She seemed off and stared into the distance. I turned around and saw that she was staring at Seth from across the way. Seth felt her stare and looked back at her.

She was thinking again how the wolves killed Laurent.

"Irina. Come meet Bella." Carmen called to her, snapping her from her glares at Seth and the other Quileutes.

She then came over to Carmen, "I can't do this" She softly said.

"You promised." Tanya reminded her. Irina looked at her sister, hurt.

"They invited one. And she's one now too." Irina claimed referring to Seth and I.

I was taken aback and offended but let it slide a bit, Seth also looked away.

"Irina he's our friend." Edward informed her.

"They killed Laurent." Irina stated.

"He tried to kill me and Bella. And Seth wasn't even around yet when it happened. Don't add him into this" I added a little angrily stepping up to her but Edward held me back.

"I don't believe that. Laurent wanted to be like us. To live in peace with the humans. With me." Irina said sadly when she stepped closer to us.

"I'm sorry." I calmed down. Irina just walked away, Carmen tried to stop her but she didn't budge.

It was a little awkward for a few seconds until Eleazar spoke, "Let's not monopolize the bride. Congratulations again." Bella thanked them and they walked away, apologizing again.

Edward looked over to me and Bella, "Well what's a wedding without some family drama." he joked. That made Bella and I chuckle.

"Excuse me? Is this on? Hello?" Emmett tapped into the mic. Everyone were seated as the toasts were about to start. I giggled a bit at my goofy brother's smile as he spoke into the mic.

"I'd like to propose a toast, to my new sister." He started, raising his glass of champagne, "Bella, I hope you got enough sleep these past 18 years, because you won't be getting anymore for awhile." He let out a cheeky laugh which made everyone else stifle a few chuckles. Oh classic vampire no sleeping joke.

"Well Bella, was just like everybody else. Totally mesmerized by Edward. Or the hair as I call him." Jessica started, "Uhm and then suddenly, Edward is all about Bella. Even though she's not the captain of the volleyball team. I'm just kidding. Or the president of the student council" Jessica boasted. Oh there we go with the obnoxiousness again.

"Edward would be a good husband. I know this because, well I'm a cop. I know things. Like how to hunt somebody to the ends of the earth. And I know how to use a gun" Charlie stated making us laugh.

"Now that you're my sister, you have to get over your aversion of fashion. Skirts, heels, handbags-" Alice started her speech.

Renee sang a lullaby that she used to sing for Bella when she was little. It was nice but a little awkward.

"I'd like to thank Renee and Charlie for bringing such a wonderful person into the world and into our lives. We will cherish and protect her forever." Mom said into the mic.

It was now my turn to say something. When I got to the mic, I looked out into the audience, "Whoa, I've never spoken in front of this many people before, let alone, at a wedding so excuse me if I stutter or ramble on." That got a few chuckles.

I took in a deep breath and started, "I've never witness a greater connection that two people have until I've seen Edward and Bella together. The first day I've seen them meet each other though, it was pretty awkward, but hey, aren't all first meets awkward." Again, a few laughs.

"But I knew, that that day, everything would change. And it surely has." I looked straight at Bella and Edward. "You two have been through a lot during your relationship together, the ups and the downs. I know because, I've been with you through it all. Its almost like I was a part of the relationship." More laughs came from that.

"Though, I would say the downs were a lot worse than normal relationships but that is what makes our lives an adventure. Bella, I've seen you at your highs and lows but I'm glad to have been there for you and you know I always will. Edward, you always seem know what I'm thinking, even though you sometimes get on my nerves, you're still a great brother." Again, some laughs and smiles especially from the couple.

"But overall, your divine love for each other is something that I've always admired and envied. I just wish we all get to experience that in our lives." I looked down as a tear escaped my eye.

I took a deep breath and started again, "I don't normally do this but, I'd like to dedicated this song to the lovely couple. I wrote this for you and all the other love birds out there."

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Yeah I wrote a song while I was gone. I was hoping I'd sing it for them and because I was thinking of them and of Jacob when I wrote it as well.

After I was done, I felt tears fall down my face, I immediately wiped them then grabbed my glass again, looked up at the crowd, raising my glass, "To my brother Edward, and my new sister Bella, a love that shall last forever. I wish you both the best, and always know that I love you." I smiled at them then we drank our drinks.

As I was going back to my seat, Bella and Edward stood up to hug me.

"Avalei, that was beautiful. Thank you." Bella thanked.

"Yeah Avalei, you really have grown up. That time away has changed you. And its a good change. Thank you for your speech" Edward finished and I smiled at them and went back to my seat.

Then it was Edward's turn to speak.