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Roseward
If you’re not keen on this pairing, you definitely aren’t alone. After reading the Twilight saga, there were very few people who came out the other end saying, “Man, I really like that hot bitch Rosalie!” I’ll admit, I was a hater. She just seemed so unnecessary to the story, someone who took up good Bella and Edward smooching time.
The first time I came across a Roseward story, I think I ran the other way. It was so wrong. I mean, he’s so perfect, and she’s so . . . perfect, but . . .
oh.
And therein lies the appeal for a lot of people. They are made for each other—two beautiful, broody souls who are overprotective of the people they love. Rosalie is strong, confident, outspoken, the antithesis of the meek, plain Bella. And much more worthy of the perfection that is Edward Cullen, yes?
Okay, so maybe that doesn’t motivate you to run out and start reading Roseward. Perhaps I can tempt you with another alluring aspect of this pairing—the very one that drew me in. It’s canon.
Think about it . . . Carlisle changed Rosalie so Edward would have someone for himself. Sure, Edward claims she was too shallow for his telepathic self, but I know of a part of the male body—particularly a seventeen year old’s body—that’s also pretty shallow.
There are a number of fics out there that explore the canon relationship between Rosalie and Edward. A wonderful AU is Breaking Points by sugarbucket. The story is so emotionally written and has scenes I can recall with perfect clarity (and dreamy sighs). It begins with Rosalie’s transition and has so far taken us through to New Moon. It’s wonderfully angsty, full of lust and hatred and torturous restraint. Rosalie and Edward share a dark love, the result of his abilities and the circumstances of her death. Their love for their canon partners is not diminished, just different, and not nearly as powerful.
If you’d prefer to read a more canon version of Rosalie and Edward’s time together, then I recommend locqua’s Betrothed. We’re still pre-Emmett with that one, and I’m not certain how far it will go. For a brief snapshot into something that could have happened, have a look at In Return, by gallantcorkscrews. It’s a gritty, dark AU one-shot that is an exceptionally good read.
And now onto the AH . . . Alas, the most popular Roseward has gone to fic heaven[i], but there are many more taking its place. LightHeartLoreli (a collaboration between LightStarDusting, The HeartofLifeIsGood, and LoreliD) have written I’ll Be Seeing You – A 40s style drama with Private Detective Edward Cullen and the lovely cosmetics heiress, Rosalie. This story also has a sequel called My Girl Friday. Both are complete!
The Elite by Fate.of.Gabriel, while not strictly a Roseward story, has its fair share, and it is one of the best non-canon pairing stories out there. If you’re reading this blog, you should be reading it ;)
For AH one-shots . . . Can’t Break Free by jadedandboring, and Wake Me Up When September Ends by LuckyStar815 spring to mind. There are plenty more out there though.
So go forth, read the hotness that is Rosalie and Edward together. There is never a shortage of lust and angst, two of the best lures for me, and with any luck, you’ll be inspired to write your own.
[i] While We Drifted We Were One by Ooohlalaaa
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