User blog comment:Crescent moon/Poll Felix vs Emmett/@comment-93.186.16.157-20140311212315/@comment-7600752-20140312062735

Edward was thirsty during the end of New Moon, and during the fight between Felix and himself. But Edward had a reason to live...and to win the fight...and that was Bella. BUT Edward WAS in control of his faculties even though he was thirsty. If Edward hadn't been in top control...as thirsty as what he was...he would have drank Bella dry. But Edward IS in control of himself...and he even tells Bella that he's never been in such control of himself. This was because Edward had thought Bella was dead...but she was alive. And even though a vampire might starve himself...he is still as strong as he ever was. The battle was a fabrication for the movie. But, had Edward and Felix fought...Felix would win. And as far as being the fastest...Edward would have never run away from Felix...especially if Felix was anywhere near Bella.