Sleepers, Awake: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Ch. 24-28

Chapter 24
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All the Charlie stuff in this chapter made me all mushy. Being a daughter of a single father, it made my heart hurt thinking of my own dad all alone, and how sad I/he would be if I was across the country. I guess that is why part of me, while reading this, started to be angry with Bella for being willing to sacrifice her life for Edwards, because there are people who love her just as much as the Cullens love Edward. I had to say I was relieved when her plunge from the Citadel was fail.

Continue to enjoy this crack-tastic story!

Chapter 25
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I loved this chapter! For every question that came to mind, you gave me an answer that I wouldn't have guessed, but I fucking loved.

I love that she was drawn to Jasper playing music, and that it turns out that he was one of Edward's best friends. Then for him to start playing "their song", part of me questioned and hoped that Edward had told him about Bella, but was just as happy to have it been just a coincidence, an urge on his part.

I am so happy they had that night together. To sit and talk about Edward, to share their grief. It is said that hardship/grief shared is hardship/grief halved. Just to know that someone is out there hurting as much as you, for the same loss is comforting. Maybe that is why we mourn in groups.

Finally, I like the fact that they had sex. I think it was more than that. It wasn't making love, but it was a sharing/manifesting of emotion in a physical form. A release of pain, an offering.

Lovely, lovely chapter.

Chapter 26
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This was a modern version of the classic tragedies. Dressing up in the dress, laying herself in the bathtub, and taking the "poison" to take her into a permanent slumber. This was a very romantic death scene. Job hazard for you? ;)

I am so sad for Charlie and Rosalie. These are two people who love her so much. She is such a large part of their worlds. I don't see the heroism to destroy the people you love for the happiness of strangers.

I feel so torn after this chapter.

Chapter 27
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I took such a huge breath of relief as we found Bella awake in her bathtub! I love her found strength. She is liberated, and I loved the symbolism of her shedding the dress like she is shedding the skin of her former self. She buys a ticket to go see Charlie for Easter, and he is so elated that she is coming, that I could feel the smile glowing on my face. Then when she meets up with Rosalie, and is so happy and renewed, I started to become cautious, because after 26 chapters of your fuckery, I am suspicious of too much happy.

The Bella returns to her dream world strong and triumphant. She strides into and face the source of her struggle, and reclaims what is hers just to clutch it to herself as she reaches her demise. :(

Chapter 28
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Alice is the sleeper! Mother fucker.

Heart hurts...heart is hurting. I know you have brought a family the happiness of having their daughter and her voice. You even gave Emmett and Tanya each other. Then, you give Charlie Alice as a surrogate type daughter. But Rose's pain was almost too much for me. A friend should never see their friend carried out of their home under a white sheet. I speak from experience. The pain is crippling.

I know I am supposed to feel some closure, but there is just the pain. So very, very sad.

Thank-you so much for writing and sharing this fabulous story with us. xoxo