The mood in the Cullen house was subdued , even Renessmee and Henry seemed contented to play quietly together.
They all sat together in the large family room ,there was no need to be alone.
When Carlisle and Esme joined them there eyes merely shifted and then continued with their discussions.
" That may work Edward , but if we are discovered we will be totally isolated " sighed Jasper
" I would know if they decide to follow us in time for us to leave , I'm sure of it " added Alice stroking Jaspers hand , he sighed and closed his eyes.
" Its perfect " smiled Rose her gaze not leaving Henry.
" How long would it take for new properties to be built ? " whispered Bella , she loved her family but she also loved her nights with Edward and if the stories about Emmett and Rosalie were true well........!
" What have we decided ?" asked Carlisle
" Edward thought it would be a good idea to take a long vacation" Alices eyes shifted to the children playing on the floor next to them , " over to Isle Esme you know just.... to ..get away...for a while" she smiled but it didnt reach her usual sparkling eyes.
Esme glanced at Carlisle and smiled,
" Oh Carlisle its has been a long time since we have been to my island , I would love that."
" That is a great idea , and if Alice is right we will have planty of time to evacuate if needed" Carlisle smiled and patted Edwards shoulder.
" How long before we leave , we do need more accomodation " Bella smiled.
" Bella sweetheart with the right motivation and price we will be ready to leave in less than two months" Carlisle stood and flipped open his phone , he was soon in deep conversation in fluent portaguese.
Bella sighed and moved towards the door , Edward shook his head.
"I have to tell him Edward" she whispered
" Why?" he spat
"I owe it to him , he needs to know we are taking her away for her own protection not to take her from him"
" You owe him NOTHING! " he shouted and pushed past her and out of the door.
Bella turned to look at the rest of her family , Carlisle had stopped mid conversation and they were all glaring at her
" Shes right " came a quiet whisper,
Bella closed her eyes and smiled , it had been Rosalie
" I didnt realise what it was like , until we had Henry and now the thought of losing him , I hate the dog as much as everyone else does but we dont understand the customs of the wolves and he will be less likely to follow or talk if he knows"
Carlisle wrapped his arms around his daughter,
" Even after a century my Rose , you still amaze me " and he kissed her cheek.
" Bella let me talk to Edward " Emmett whispered he had spoken at all through the discussion , Bella nodded.
Emmett found his brother sat by the edge of the river skimming stones which embeded themselves in nearby trees.
" Em your the last person i thought would turn against me" Edward spat
" Hey Bro , I'm not turning against you ok " Emmett slumped down on the moist earth next to his brother.
" Edward she has a point ".. Edward began to stand Emmett pulled him back down " just listen will you , I didnt know what it was like to do the whole grown up , parent thing until Henry arrived , I'd seen the way you reacted to Renessmee , but I never really got it ..you know .. but now, I cant imagine if she took him away and i didnt know were they were". Emmett sighed and turned to his brother.
" Dude he was a bastard for what he did to you and our family , but if he knows he is less llikely to talk , you know if anyone comes looking " he shrugged and left Edward to his own thoughts.
" Thanks " Edward whispered
" Anytime" Emmett smiled.
Carlisle had finished making arrangments when Edward entered the room , he knelt infront of Bella and placed his hands in hers.
" I'm sorry " she whispered, he held up his hand to stop her
" No I'm sorry , i do understand why , even if I dont like the idea you are right." he kissed her gently on the lips, " but
your not to go alone and I cant go I dont trust myself enough to be near him "
" I'll take her" Jasper stood and looked at Alice , she glowed with pride and smiled and her eyes shone.
" Thank you Jasper , I need to go and see Charlie too and just say we are going away for a family vacation"
" Mommy was a vaction ?" asked Renessmee glancing up from her game,
" Sweetie , remember your dream of an island and the blue sea " Esme smiled lifting her onto her lap
" Uh huh"
" We are going to a place just like that" Esme laughed.
" Really mommy , are we all going even Henry and Grandfather" squealed Renessme
"Yes we are all going on a big family vacation " Bella laughed pecking her daughter on the cheek.
" Henry will need papers Jasper" shouted Emmett from upstairs,
" OH yes I will have to pay Mr Jenks a visit " Jasper smiled , even Bella thought he looked a little scary,
"Can I come with you " she asked , she new how frightened Jenks was of Jasper but she wanted to see it first hand she was curious , she had never reallyseen that side of Jasper from another point of view that is.
" Of course " he smiled knowing why she wanted to join him
" SHOPPING! " laughed Alice and all eyes were on her , she smiled
"What!? , I havent been away on vacation for decades and i'm sure my swimsuit isnt in fashion anymore and Jasper will need new things and Bella.... does nessie have any vacation clothes" , Bella went to open her mouth , " No , I didnt think so , Renessmee come we are going shopping" Alice held out her hand to her and she took it will a shrill scream.
" Yeah , I love shopping!" Renessmee cried , everyone laughed and Bella just shrugged but joined in.
Saturday, 5 March 2011
chapter 25
Alice gasped and her hand shot to her mouth, jasper was there in seconds holding her close to his chest,
"What is it Alice" he asked
"Marcus.......Marcus knows there is something going on , Felix was going to confide in him but he didnt" she exhaled
"Marcus?" Jasper looked towards Carlisle puzzled.
"Has he decided to act on it?" Carlisle enquired
"No?" she whispered
"Marcus is telling the others that Felix is handling the situation" she mused
"But why would Marcus help Felix?" Carlisle flipped open his phone and withing minutes Edward , Bella and Renessmee arrived on the porch
"what is it Carlisle" Edward asked as he walked into the living room, then he looked down at his daughter and nodded this was obviously something they couldnt discuss around Renessmee,
"Nessie why dont you go and find Henry and see if he would like to go out and play....but stay close" he smiled and she skipped off upstairs.
"what is it Carlisle has something happened " asked Bella
Carlisle sighed and sat down whic was highly unusual for him he looked tired and worried , something Bella knew was impossible , vampires didnt get tired ok they got worried but they didnt react to human emotions as.... well 'humans' did.
"Marcus knows Felix is hiding something from them" he sighed closing his eyes, Bella sat down next to him.
"Do the others know" she asked
"No he isnt telling the others and I dont know why, maybe he is helping Felix for some reason" he shook his head
"Is he coming here?" asked Edward, and Carlisle looked towards Alice,
"He hasnt decided to yet, I dont think Felix knows everything , I have picked up the fact that he had Demetri track Gianni for a while , to the aunts house but I dont think he actually knows himself what he has found, he doesnt know about us yet" she smiled half heartedly.
"It wont take long before he does and when he does..." Emmett broke off and walked towards the large windows, "Carlisle I cant let them take Henry it would destroy Rosalie" he sighed
"Nobody is taking Henry, Emmett"
"We need to get our affairs in order" he mused not talking to anyone in particular, "plans must be made" he continued , then he looked up and everyone was gazing at him. he composed himself "I'm sorry but if ..no sorry when they find out we will have little time to act" he looked at Esme and sighed,
"Plan?" she looked into Carlisles face , knowing they may need to separate for a while and she shook her head and ran upstairs.
Bella had never seen Esmes perfect control faulter like that before.
Jasper stood up and made his way to the stairs , he was stopped by a hand on his shoulder "Its alright my son I'll handle this" Carlisle smiled
He walked upstairs and into their room it was on the second floor facing the east..Esme loved to watch the sunset.
The room looked out of place in this minimle modern house, it was furnished in antique furniture probably collected through the years and the room commanded a four poster bed dressed with Brocade curtains and linen to match.
Esme was stood at the windows her hans clasped tightly in front of her,
"My beautiful Esme" he cooed as he crossed the room
"Carlisle , I'm sorry i shouldnt have reacted that way it was selfish of me" she whispered
"Esme , sweetheart it may not come to that , but I fear if they visit again we may not survive it this time" he exhaled placing his arms around her waist and pulling her close.
"If that is indeed the case then I will go with you , I will not leave you carlisle" and she put her head on his chest.
He sighed and laughed quietly to himself , "Do you remember the first time we met oh how you blushed when I spoke to you"
"You where a very handsome doctor and you held my leg i was only sixteen" she laughed
"Then i saw you again , even though age had changed your face I knew it was you and that I had to save you...." he laughed again queitly "A very selfish act on my part" he sighed.
She pulled back to look into his eyes " ""My wonderful , wonderful man I would have followed you to the ends of the earth" she leant up on her tiptoes and kissed him firmly on the lips.
A low growl emerged from Carlisles throat and he held her face tightly with one hand and the small of her back with the other, their lips caressed oneanother as they moved lithely towards the bed and with one fluid movementhe had lifted her onto it and was lay holding his weight above her, they kissed passionatley..................
"What is it Alice" he asked
"Marcus.......Marcus knows there is something going on , Felix was going to confide in him but he didnt" she exhaled
"Marcus?" Jasper looked towards Carlisle puzzled.
"Has he decided to act on it?" Carlisle enquired
"No?" she whispered
"Marcus is telling the others that Felix is handling the situation" she mused
"But why would Marcus help Felix?" Carlisle flipped open his phone and withing minutes Edward , Bella and Renessmee arrived on the porch
"what is it Carlisle" Edward asked as he walked into the living room, then he looked down at his daughter and nodded this was obviously something they couldnt discuss around Renessmee,
"Nessie why dont you go and find Henry and see if he would like to go out and play....but stay close" he smiled and she skipped off upstairs.
"what is it Carlisle has something happened " asked Bella
Carlisle sighed and sat down whic was highly unusual for him he looked tired and worried , something Bella knew was impossible , vampires didnt get tired ok they got worried but they didnt react to human emotions as.... well 'humans' did.
"Marcus knows Felix is hiding something from them" he sighed closing his eyes, Bella sat down next to him.
"Do the others know" she asked
"No he isnt telling the others and I dont know why, maybe he is helping Felix for some reason" he shook his head
"Is he coming here?" asked Edward, and Carlisle looked towards Alice,
"He hasnt decided to yet, I dont think Felix knows everything , I have picked up the fact that he had Demetri track Gianni for a while , to the aunts house but I dont think he actually knows himself what he has found, he doesnt know about us yet" she smiled half heartedly.
"It wont take long before he does and when he does..." Emmett broke off and walked towards the large windows, "Carlisle I cant let them take Henry it would destroy Rosalie" he sighed
"Nobody is taking Henry, Emmett"
"We need to get our affairs in order" he mused not talking to anyone in particular, "plans must be made" he continued , then he looked up and everyone was gazing at him. he composed himself "I'm sorry but if ..no sorry when they find out we will have little time to act" he looked at Esme and sighed,
"Plan?" she looked into Carlisles face , knowing they may need to separate for a while and she shook her head and ran upstairs.
Bella had never seen Esmes perfect control faulter like that before.
Jasper stood up and made his way to the stairs , he was stopped by a hand on his shoulder "Its alright my son I'll handle this" Carlisle smiled
He walked upstairs and into their room it was on the second floor facing the east..Esme loved to watch the sunset.
The room looked out of place in this minimle modern house, it was furnished in antique furniture probably collected through the years and the room commanded a four poster bed dressed with Brocade curtains and linen to match.
Esme was stood at the windows her hans clasped tightly in front of her,
"My beautiful Esme" he cooed as he crossed the room
"Carlisle , I'm sorry i shouldnt have reacted that way it was selfish of me" she whispered
"Esme , sweetheart it may not come to that , but I fear if they visit again we may not survive it this time" he exhaled placing his arms around her waist and pulling her close.
"If that is indeed the case then I will go with you , I will not leave you carlisle" and she put her head on his chest.
He sighed and laughed quietly to himself , "Do you remember the first time we met oh how you blushed when I spoke to you"
"You where a very handsome doctor and you held my leg i was only sixteen" she laughed
"Then i saw you again , even though age had changed your face I knew it was you and that I had to save you...." he laughed again queitly "A very selfish act on my part" he sighed.
She pulled back to look into his eyes " ""My wonderful , wonderful man I would have followed you to the ends of the earth" she leant up on her tiptoes and kissed him firmly on the lips.
A low growl emerged from Carlisles throat and he held her face tightly with one hand and the small of her back with the other, their lips caressed oneanother as they moved lithely towards the bed and with one fluid movementhe had lifted her onto it and was lay holding his weight above her, they kissed passionatley..................
chapter 24
The sound of the elevator humming drowned out the mans cries,
"Why! , why are you taking me to them" he cried his breathing ragged as he was dragged by the two cloaked men towards the elevator door, music now replaced the humm and they dragged him into the elevator.
"So did you find it" the smaller of the two men whispered
"Sh... yes I went to where you saw her go" the other replied cocking his head down to the man between them.
"What" the other replied deliberatly not keeping his voice down, "Whose he gonna tell , he'll be dead in five" he laughed kicking the mans leg with his boot.
"I dont care just keep it too yourself dammit" and he glared at him.
"Okay ,okay..sheesh"
PING!
The elevator door opened and the men walked towards the large oak doors , through the reception ,that stood empty , Felix glanced over to the empty desk and sighed a little,
"What the hell did you see in her in the first place, or do you like playing with your food before you eat it" Demetri laughed cruely
Felix stopped and dropped the mans arm , he towered over Demetri but this didnt stop the rat from annoying the hell out of him , Felix squared up to Demetri and hissed in his face " Shut the hell up" and then he turned , picked the mans arm back up and knocked on the doors,
They opened with a thunderous noise and the man began to whimper again as he looked up he could see the the Masters all sat in their high backed thrones, as usual Aro was seated in the middle he sat upright looking very important,Cauis to his left was in deep conversation with Alec , Jane stood close by and the man cowered as he saw her, she smiled to herself but ignored him. And lastly to Aros right sat Marcus he was looking out of the tall thin windows his face almost translucsent in the sun , he looked far away.
"Ah Demetri, Felix you found Angelo" smiled Aro childlike in his enthusiasm,
They dropped them mans arms , made a little bow and stood behind him,
"Marcus , Cauis look who we have here" his voice was high pitched almost helium like,
The vampires turned to look at Angelo who was kneeling with his hands locked together , Marcus sighed and went back to gazing through the window , Cauis however stood and moved towards the kneeling man so gracefully he looked like he was gliding , he had a cruel smile on his face and he hissed as he came to a stop beside him,
"How many times have you been told about this now Angelo? , my brothers are far too soft on you" he hissed
"I'm sorry , please forgive me but the virgins that come they are so mouthwatering" he smiled sheepishly
Cauis laughed "Be that as it may , the virgins are ours and we do not just walk out into the streets and take them" he spat
"No you have your girl herd them up like sheep" he hissed,
Aro joined Cauis from his seat,
"Since when do you pass judgment on our feeding methods , we have fed this way for thousands of years and yet we still live in peace" Aros voice was like velvet yet it cut through Angelo like a blade.
"i'm sorry , I'm sorry I didnt mean...." he broke off as Cauis nodded to Felix and Demetri, they locked there hands around Angelos wrists and then suddenly ther was an outburst,
"He has a secret!" Angelo shouted as Caius twisted his head , Felix dropped his arm but Demetri had already removed his limb from torso...
"Why! , why are you taking me to them" he cried his breathing ragged as he was dragged by the two cloaked men towards the elevator door, music now replaced the humm and they dragged him into the elevator.
"So did you find it" the smaller of the two men whispered
"Sh... yes I went to where you saw her go" the other replied cocking his head down to the man between them.
"What" the other replied deliberatly not keeping his voice down, "Whose he gonna tell , he'll be dead in five" he laughed kicking the mans leg with his boot.
"I dont care just keep it too yourself dammit" and he glared at him.
"Okay ,okay..sheesh"
PING!
The elevator door opened and the men walked towards the large oak doors , through the reception ,that stood empty , Felix glanced over to the empty desk and sighed a little,
"What the hell did you see in her in the first place, or do you like playing with your food before you eat it" Demetri laughed cruely
Felix stopped and dropped the mans arm , he towered over Demetri but this didnt stop the rat from annoying the hell out of him , Felix squared up to Demetri and hissed in his face " Shut the hell up" and then he turned , picked the mans arm back up and knocked on the doors,
They opened with a thunderous noise and the man began to whimper again as he looked up he could see the the Masters all sat in their high backed thrones, as usual Aro was seated in the middle he sat upright looking very important,Cauis to his left was in deep conversation with Alec , Jane stood close by and the man cowered as he saw her, she smiled to herself but ignored him. And lastly to Aros right sat Marcus he was looking out of the tall thin windows his face almost translucsent in the sun , he looked far away.
"Ah Demetri, Felix you found Angelo" smiled Aro childlike in his enthusiasm,
They dropped them mans arms , made a little bow and stood behind him,
"Marcus , Cauis look who we have here" his voice was high pitched almost helium like,
The vampires turned to look at Angelo who was kneeling with his hands locked together , Marcus sighed and went back to gazing through the window , Cauis however stood and moved towards the kneeling man so gracefully he looked like he was gliding , he had a cruel smile on his face and he hissed as he came to a stop beside him,
"How many times have you been told about this now Angelo? , my brothers are far too soft on you" he hissed
"I'm sorry , please forgive me but the virgins that come they are so mouthwatering" he smiled sheepishly
Cauis laughed "Be that as it may , the virgins are ours and we do not just walk out into the streets and take them" he spat
"No you have your girl herd them up like sheep" he hissed,
Aro joined Cauis from his seat,
"Since when do you pass judgment on our feeding methods , we have fed this way for thousands of years and yet we still live in peace" Aros voice was like velvet yet it cut through Angelo like a blade.
"i'm sorry , I'm sorry I didnt mean...." he broke off as Cauis nodded to Felix and Demetri, they locked there hands around Angelos wrists and then suddenly ther was an outburst,
"He has a secret!" Angelo shouted as Caius twisted his head , Felix dropped his arm but Demetri had already removed his limb from torso...
Chapter 23
Edward and bella made their way back to the cottage , Edward had his daughter cradled in one arm and the other was around Bella,
"Edward, do you think I will ever be like I was befre all this happened" she sighed
"Bella my love it will take time to control your emotions and thirst again , but we have all the time in the world" he kissed her cheek
"I love you" she whispered
"As I do you he smiled
"Wuv u" murmered renessmee as she stirred
"We love you too princess" they laughed together, they lay her on her bad and sat outside , there was a howling coming from deep in the forest..
bella looked at Edward "Yes it worries me too" he sighed answering her thoughts
"What if he gets close again" she whispered
"Then Alice will see or not see as the case may be" he sighed
"Then YOu cant" she broke off, he shook his head
"No I've tuned him out why?" he looked at her and sighed, stood and walked into the forest
"Dammit bella" she cursed , she walked in and went to check on renessmee , she could understand why he had watched her sleep , nessies thumb moved to her mouth and bella wondered if she was re living the nightmare.
"Jasper , Bella needs you" smiled Alice looking up from a book she was reading, he looked puzzled,
"Shes been trying to decide whether its safe to leave renessmee alone whilst she comes to see you" she smiled
"Alone? wheres Edward?" asked Carlisle
"He decided to hunt alone, he says he needs space" she hissed in a disaproving tone
Carlisle stood and looked at Esme who nodded and smiled,then he left with Jasper.
Bella could smell Jasper as he approached ,
"Come in" she whispered he walked in and found her sat beside nessies bed he held out his hand and they sat outside together.
"Alice?" she smiled , he nodded
"What is it Bella"
Jaz i need to learn how to control myself again, please you have experience with this I need your help" she exhaled
"How?" he asked
"When you live with Maria you trained newborns to work together and be ...well more civilized will you train me?" she smiled
"You will need to learn how your emotions are triggered and then reign them back in " he explained
"But my trigger is my family thats when it flares up , i cant keep on putting them in danger until I learn to pull it back" she sighed
"No I'm not expecting you too , at the moment simple things trigger you especially when you thirsty" and he slapped her across the face she jumped up and hissed at him it obviously hadnt hurt but it took her by suprise.
"What the hell did you do that for" she hissed her hands balling up, he stood and placed his hands on her shoulders
"Breathe, focus" he repeated to her , she listened to him closing her eyes he waited till she had opened them again and slapped her face again , she stood back and hissed he repeated the same request.
"Ok thats enough for tonight before one of us gets hurt" he laughed , she agreed being slapped in the face wasnt how she imagined he would help but she trusted him.
"Goodnight Jasper and thanks....I think " she laughed... she stood looking into the forest and longing to see Edward again she felt a hand on her shoulder,
"Don't worry Carlisle has gone to find him, he'll talk him round whatever it is" and he left.
Carlisle found his son pacing in the meadow, he didnt acknowledge Carlisle was there,
"This is were it all started" he hissed "And over there the dog ended it , I sometimes wish it had been him Bella had kille instead of Leah"
"Edward thats not the answer , can you imagine her guilt if she had" he stood infront of him and took him by the shoulders
"Then what is the answer Carlisle, please I need to know" he spat, glaring at him with darkened eyes..
"Sorry I didnt mean to....." he broke off
"Edward you have to stop blaming yourself first, you could not have forseen what jacob was going to do , what he was capable of, none of us could"
"If I hadnt left her.." Edward began,
"You did it for her own good as you thought at the time, little did we know how strong the bond was between you, that you were destined to be together",
"But.." Edward interupted
Carlisle continued ignoring his sons interuption, "She chose you, after everything you put her through for those endless months , she flew half way around the world to save you and very nearly scrificed her own life doing so......Edward! sge came up against the Volturi for heavens sake , most vampires don;t even live to tell the tale but she did , you all did"
"Thanks for reminding me" he laughed dryly
"You need reminding son, I know you never dreamed you would ever meet a mate someone you could spend your life with , but you got Bella and a daughter , you got a life the rest of us have only dreamed of having , but with that life there will be trials but you are both strong enough to fight it...together" he sighed
"Thank you father" Edward smiled and Carlisle glowed that had been the first time he had ever called him father( away from human ears).
"I realise now that for whatever reaso he will probably always be a part of bellas life , but she chose me and for that i will be eternally blessed" he smiled
"Exactly , now dont you think its time to went home to your wife and daughter , Bella needed jasper as I left I do not know why" and they ran towards the cottage.
Edward arrived back at the cottage to find Bella waiting at the door , she smiled and flung her arms around his neck and pushed her lips onto his........
"Edward, do you think I will ever be like I was befre all this happened" she sighed
"Bella my love it will take time to control your emotions and thirst again , but we have all the time in the world" he kissed her cheek
"I love you" she whispered
"As I do you he smiled
"Wuv u" murmered renessmee as she stirred
"We love you too princess" they laughed together, they lay her on her bad and sat outside , there was a howling coming from deep in the forest..
bella looked at Edward "Yes it worries me too" he sighed answering her thoughts
"What if he gets close again" she whispered
"Then Alice will see or not see as the case may be" he sighed
"Then YOu cant" she broke off, he shook his head
"No I've tuned him out why?" he looked at her and sighed, stood and walked into the forest
"Dammit bella" she cursed , she walked in and went to check on renessmee , she could understand why he had watched her sleep , nessies thumb moved to her mouth and bella wondered if she was re living the nightmare.
"Jasper , Bella needs you" smiled Alice looking up from a book she was reading, he looked puzzled,
"Shes been trying to decide whether its safe to leave renessmee alone whilst she comes to see you" she smiled
"Alone? wheres Edward?" asked Carlisle
"He decided to hunt alone, he says he needs space" she hissed in a disaproving tone
Carlisle stood and looked at Esme who nodded and smiled,then he left with Jasper.
Bella could smell Jasper as he approached ,
"Come in" she whispered he walked in and found her sat beside nessies bed he held out his hand and they sat outside together.
"Alice?" she smiled , he nodded
"What is it Bella"
Jaz i need to learn how to control myself again, please you have experience with this I need your help" she exhaled
"How?" he asked
"When you live with Maria you trained newborns to work together and be ...well more civilized will you train me?" she smiled
"You will need to learn how your emotions are triggered and then reign them back in " he explained
"But my trigger is my family thats when it flares up , i cant keep on putting them in danger until I learn to pull it back" she sighed
"No I'm not expecting you too , at the moment simple things trigger you especially when you thirsty" and he slapped her across the face she jumped up and hissed at him it obviously hadnt hurt but it took her by suprise.
"What the hell did you do that for" she hissed her hands balling up, he stood and placed his hands on her shoulders
"Breathe, focus" he repeated to her , she listened to him closing her eyes he waited till she had opened them again and slapped her face again , she stood back and hissed he repeated the same request.
"Ok thats enough for tonight before one of us gets hurt" he laughed , she agreed being slapped in the face wasnt how she imagined he would help but she trusted him.
"Goodnight Jasper and thanks....I think " she laughed... she stood looking into the forest and longing to see Edward again she felt a hand on her shoulder,
"Don't worry Carlisle has gone to find him, he'll talk him round whatever it is" and he left.
Carlisle found his son pacing in the meadow, he didnt acknowledge Carlisle was there,
"This is were it all started" he hissed "And over there the dog ended it , I sometimes wish it had been him Bella had kille instead of Leah"
"Edward thats not the answer , can you imagine her guilt if she had" he stood infront of him and took him by the shoulders
"Then what is the answer Carlisle, please I need to know" he spat, glaring at him with darkened eyes..
"Sorry I didnt mean to....." he broke off
"Edward you have to stop blaming yourself first, you could not have forseen what jacob was going to do , what he was capable of, none of us could"
"If I hadnt left her.." Edward began,
"You did it for her own good as you thought at the time, little did we know how strong the bond was between you, that you were destined to be together",
"But.." Edward interupted
Carlisle continued ignoring his sons interuption, "She chose you, after everything you put her through for those endless months , she flew half way around the world to save you and very nearly scrificed her own life doing so......Edward! sge came up against the Volturi for heavens sake , most vampires don;t even live to tell the tale but she did , you all did"
"Thanks for reminding me" he laughed dryly
"You need reminding son, I know you never dreamed you would ever meet a mate someone you could spend your life with , but you got Bella and a daughter , you got a life the rest of us have only dreamed of having , but with that life there will be trials but you are both strong enough to fight it...together" he sighed
"Thank you father" Edward smiled and Carlisle glowed that had been the first time he had ever called him father( away from human ears).
"I realise now that for whatever reaso he will probably always be a part of bellas life , but she chose me and for that i will be eternally blessed" he smiled
"Exactly , now dont you think its time to went home to your wife and daughter , Bella needed jasper as I left I do not know why" and they ran towards the cottage.
Edward arrived back at the cottage to find Bella waiting at the door , she smiled and flung her arms around his neck and pushed her lips onto his........
chapter 22
Carlisle turned to Renessmee and beckoned her, she ran to her grandfathers arms,
"Hi Billy" she smiled
"Hi honey" he replied his face still hard
"Okay Billy I dont know if Jacob ever told you about nes....I mean Renessmees remarkable gift" continued Carlisle
Billy nodded his brow furrowed,
"Okay good , would you allow her to show you something , its nearly everything that led upto the attack" he explained
Billy huffed and a low growl erupted from Bellas throat, Carlisle threw a warning glance at him and placed Renessmee down infront of him,
she walked over to him and tugged at his sleeve, he lifted her onto his lap, bella moved forward , but jasper and Emmettwere right behind her they both placed their hands on her shoulders , she looked at Emmett with pain in her eyes " She'll be ok " he whispered, "Emmetts right we wont let anything happen to her" jasper smiled.
Meanwhile Renesmee placed her hands on Billys face and closed her eyes , a second later two things happened simultaniously a look of anguish passed onto Billys face and renessmee removed one hands and began to suck her thumb , a crystal tear fell down her soft cheek and she sobbed quietly,
Bella couldnt look she buried her face in Emmetts chest "I can't watch its hurting her all over again , I shouldnt have agreed to this" she sighed.
Alice sat upright and exhaled, "What is it Alice , is something wrong are they alright" pleaded Edward,
"Yes its just upsetting for Bella to see renessmee so upset she is thinking of pulling her off Billys lap" and her thoughts flowed into his mind,
"Dammit I should have gone , I should be there for her" he hissed
"Emmett and Jasper are looking after her" smiled Rosalie , he sighed.
Renessmee removed her hand, jumped down , she looked at everyone and her wet eyes found Jasper , "Jaz I need a hug" she cried he walked forward bent on one knee and held out his arms , and she ran into them , he held her close and closed his eyes.
Billy too was sobbing and Bella knew she had to comfort him , he looked up at her,
"I'm so sorry Bells" he cried
"Sh its okay Billy" and she took a deep breathe and hugged him.
"I had no idea....what he did to renessmee and then you..it was wrong and he knew it"
"I'm sorry too for what I did..for everything I have done to hurt him" she sighed
Carlisle approached Billy,
"I'm sorry it had to happen this way Billy , I knew you wouldnt have believed me , it had to come form nessie" he sighed and turned to look at his grandaughter in Jaspers arms, she turned to look at him "I did it , didnt I" she smiled and Carlisle smiled back.
Emmett picked her out of his brothers arms and placed her on his shoulders "You are one tough cookie" he boomed
Bella laughed , she knelt down by the side of the wheelchair , they talked for a while about jacob.
"I didnt hate him , I just couldnt control my my thirst , my emotions" she began to try and explain why she had attacked him
"He loved you Bella" sighed Billy
"Not in the end, he was obsessed he couldnt control it" she whispered stroking his hand " My Jacob would never have done those things",
"Bella" interupted Carlisle "We have to leave" he pointed at Nessie who was being cradled like a baby in one of Emmetts arms fast asleep.
"Would you take her home please , I want to stay a little longer with Billy" Jasper could feel the tension had diffused so he nodded to Carlisle and they left them alone to talk.
"You will come down to Leahs funeral wont you" he asked
"I cant" she whispered , she knew he was going to ask
"Oh , ok I understand" he began to wheel himself towards the forest path and take out his cell,
"Billy its not what you think , I'm not allowed to attend it" she sighed
"Why? , will THEY! not let you say goodbye" A low hiss came from her mouth which made Billy look over his shoulder anxiously.
"NO! Billy THEY wont let me come" and she pointed into the forest, Billys eyes were wide he shook his head.
"Thats right Billy , Sam has forbidden me to go , he HAD forbidden Char...dad too , but Carlisle talked him round" she hissed as she walked to face him , he flipped open the phone quickly and muttered into it.
"Billy..THEY as you put it arent the bad guys here"... there was a rustling and Sam appeared not looking at Bella he wheeled Billy off into the night.
She bit her lip , she hadnt wanted to fight with him, not after what he had found out, but she was sick of the Cullens, her family being made out to be the bad guys , they had done their share of keeping Forks a safe place from other not so 'vegetarian' vampires.
Edward had sensed her thoughts he knew sh was upset with herself and set off to meet her.
"Hi" he smiled appearing from behind a tree,
Bella startled by his sudden appearance went into a low stance ready for attack, he laughe and held up his hands
"Sorry , my love , I thought you may have sensed me" he smiled
"I wasnt concentrating , sorry" she sighed and relaxed her stance , she looked at the stunning sight infront of her , she would never get tired of seeing him glow in the moonlight , every line of his body was visible through his light linen shirt , his eyes were darker she loved them like that it meant he was hungry , and not for blood. she hissed and launched herself at him , he moved alittle puzzled then he read her thoughts,
"Ah, playtime" he growled.. he lept and she moved lithe and low, they danced like this for a while then she ran and he followed she jumped into trees and then hid in bushes , with her sheild up he would have to hunt her, he liked this idea too.
They neared the river and he pounced they tumbled into the river and there came a booming laugh from the house,
"So you like playing games huh?" he growled playfully " well i got you now"
"Well I could do this" and she pushed him off and ran towards the cottage with her sheild still up,
"No fair" he shouted "Alice a little help here he shouted into the night.."Thanks sis" he laughed at the silent reply and he was off to the cottage,
when he arrived the cottage was still in darkness and it was silent , he took in a deep breathe and smiled , there was a sudden woosh of air and he turned like a bullett and caught her mid flight. her lips crushed onto his and they never quite made it into the cottage.
The first morning light was sprinkling through the canopy of trees above them , Bella giggled to herself , Edward was perched up on one elbow tracing her body with his fingers , she still felt the electricity fly through her body when he did this.
"whats so funny" he mummbled kissing her neck
"I feel sorry for any early hunters finding us two out here in a morning , wouldnt you" she inhaled his sweet scent,
"Uhuh" he mummbled moving his mouth down her body, she sqwirmed and pushed him over onto his back,
"Have I told you how much I really love you" she smiled , he glowed and his crooked smile was there again,
"Have I told you how much I want you" he laughed leaning up to kiss her,
"I thought I was the one with the lust issues here" she laughed , he sat up and pulled her onto his lap facing him,
"Mrs Cullen , have you seen yourself in the mirror lately" he purred playfully, he picked her up and took her into their bedroom and stood her infront of the large mirror , Alice had insisted they had, Bella had her eyes closed she still didnt like the attention and now the thought of seeing her naked body in a mirror..........
"Bella" Edward sighed "Open your eyes"
She opened one eye.... and to her suprise she liked what she she saw , she was still a little on the skinny side but her muscles were toned like shed been working out, she was still pale (obviously) but her skin had taken on an irredescent tinge, she moved up to her eyes the last time she had seen her eyes they were shocking red now they were like burnt orange with just a little purple round the rims, then she smiled and moved to the side, to reveal Edwards body behind her, she gazed at it taking in each detail of his god like form , tiny sparkles shooting from his skin were the light had found a tiny hole to pierce through the cottage windows. She sighed and within seconds they were on the large white bed.........
"Hungry?" he smiled and she nodded, they dressed and set off to hunt , after they had finished they walked hand in hand to see their family..
"Edward, do you think they will ever come to look for Henry" asked Bella
"I dont know , but Alice will see and let us know if they decide" he smiled
"Does anybody else know about Gianni"
"No , I dont think Felix knew at all , apparently Gianni left instructions with an old aunt who knew of the Volturi, if anything should have happened during th whole pregnency and birth" he sighed
"What is it" she asked
"I dont know what I would have done without you , my love, we may have lost you both". she kissed his hand she knew what could have happened but she didnt want to think about it.
Edward smiled and looked towards the house,
"Renessmess awake?" she smiled "Yes and she is bothering Jasper to take her hunting" he smiled
Renessmee was sat on the porch steps with her arms folded pouting when they arrived , Edward scowled
"Renessmee carlie Cullen thats an awful thing to think" he scolded and she glared at him with her chocolate eyes.. "And so's that" he glared back , but the corners of his mouth turned up into a smile "Your so much like your mother" he laughed
"Hey if your accusing me of something atleast tell me what she said" Bella laughed,
"She said , or rather thought that jasper was a horrid person for not taking her hunting and followed it by thinking og going alone without telling them"
"Nessie here now" shouted Bella,
She peered round the back of Edward , she knew her mother was not to be taken lightly , especially when she called her Nessie
"That wont work , daddy is cross too" . So she walked out and stood , her hands behind her back looking at Bella.
"Renessmee" cautioned Edward and she looked at her feet.
"What do you say to Jasper" asked Bella
"Sorry Jaz" she whispered not looking up.
"Young lady you are going tohave to start behaving yourself if you wish your father and I to find you a school" Bella held onto her daughters hands.
"I'm sorry , I will try , I really would like to go to school , I'm sorry Jasper , I just love it when you take me hunting I can concentrate better" she flashed her pretty white teeth at Jasper,
"I love taking you out too Nessie , but sometimes I have things to do" he smiled
"Why dont you go hunting with Emmett and Henry this morning" smiled Rosalie
"Henry!!" she yelled , he appeared at the top of the stairs, "You wanna go hunting with me and your dad" she shouted
Henry charged down stairs knocking a glass flower bowl and its contents all over the floor, Esme caught him at the bottom of the stairs,
"Henry , remember what I said about running in the house" she smiled
"Sowwy Nanna" he grinned sheppishly
Next minute Emmett came thundering downstairs too , everyone stopped and looked at Esme who was stood with her arms folded , Emmett turned and looked at everyone, "What?" he smiled , she just shook her head and laughed...
Everyone was busy that day , Alice and Jasper were making arrangments to visit J jenks to get some paperwork for Renessmee and Henry, Edward and Carlisle had gone off hunting out of state , Bella stood and looked through the large windows and sighed,
"Bella what is it" asked Esme,
"I have to go see him Esme, to explain things"
"Bella my sweetheart come , sit, we ned to talk" she smiled and patted the settee , bella walked over and sat beside Esme who paced her hands on hers.
"Bella I cannot allow you to put yourself and your family in danger again" she smiled but Bella noticed her eyes had the same look as they had as she greeted her son at the airport from Italy,
"Edward? , why would he be in danger , if he doesnt know"
"He will find out , and he will come looking for you and I will not stand in his way" hissed Rosalie joining them in the living room,
"Bella three years ago you met my son and decided to be part of our family, I was so happy for you but especially for Edward , he had been alone to long and I longed for him to have a love of his own , he got his wish and more we also have a beautiful grandaughter too, but Bella........" she cut off as Edward arrived back with Carlisle , he looked into Esmes eyes and looked at Bella..
"Why?" he asked as she passed him and walked upstairs , he followed her she was sat on the golden bed,
"You didnt answer my question Bella"
"Edward , you didnt see Billys face.. he was tortured... Jake....." Edward hissed but she ignored him "Jakes in a real bad way , he still hasnt healed properly, dont you understand he hadnt phased when I attacked him"
"Teach him not to play dangerous games" he spat
"Edward" she hissed she was used to jakes digs at the Cullens even thought she hated them but it sounded worse coming through Edwards velvet voice.
"Bella what do you want me to say , he took away my family , my reason for existence" he turned to leave but she grabbed his wrist,
"I'm sorry I'm being selfish , I won't go I promise he will not tear this family apart again" and she kissed him.....he tensed,
"Oh for a quiet life!" he spat , Bella was confused and pulled back to look at him.
"What is it?"
"FELIX! , he's found out about Henry"...........................
"Hi Billy" she smiled
"Hi honey" he replied his face still hard
"Okay Billy I dont know if Jacob ever told you about nes....I mean Renessmees remarkable gift" continued Carlisle
Billy nodded his brow furrowed,
"Okay good , would you allow her to show you something , its nearly everything that led upto the attack" he explained
Billy huffed and a low growl erupted from Bellas throat, Carlisle threw a warning glance at him and placed Renessmee down infront of him,
she walked over to him and tugged at his sleeve, he lifted her onto his lap, bella moved forward , but jasper and Emmettwere right behind her they both placed their hands on her shoulders , she looked at Emmett with pain in her eyes " She'll be ok " he whispered, "Emmetts right we wont let anything happen to her" jasper smiled.
Meanwhile Renesmee placed her hands on Billys face and closed her eyes , a second later two things happened simultaniously a look of anguish passed onto Billys face and renessmee removed one hands and began to suck her thumb , a crystal tear fell down her soft cheek and she sobbed quietly,
Bella couldnt look she buried her face in Emmetts chest "I can't watch its hurting her all over again , I shouldnt have agreed to this" she sighed.
Alice sat upright and exhaled, "What is it Alice , is something wrong are they alright" pleaded Edward,
"Yes its just upsetting for Bella to see renessmee so upset she is thinking of pulling her off Billys lap" and her thoughts flowed into his mind,
"Dammit I should have gone , I should be there for her" he hissed
"Emmett and Jasper are looking after her" smiled Rosalie , he sighed.
Renessmee removed her hand, jumped down , she looked at everyone and her wet eyes found Jasper , "Jaz I need a hug" she cried he walked forward bent on one knee and held out his arms , and she ran into them , he held her close and closed his eyes.
Billy too was sobbing and Bella knew she had to comfort him , he looked up at her,
"I'm so sorry Bells" he cried
"Sh its okay Billy" and she took a deep breathe and hugged him.
"I had no idea....what he did to renessmee and then you..it was wrong and he knew it"
"I'm sorry too for what I did..for everything I have done to hurt him" she sighed
Carlisle approached Billy,
"I'm sorry it had to happen this way Billy , I knew you wouldnt have believed me , it had to come form nessie" he sighed and turned to look at his grandaughter in Jaspers arms, she turned to look at him "I did it , didnt I" she smiled and Carlisle smiled back.
Emmett picked her out of his brothers arms and placed her on his shoulders "You are one tough cookie" he boomed
Bella laughed , she knelt down by the side of the wheelchair , they talked for a while about jacob.
"I didnt hate him , I just couldnt control my my thirst , my emotions" she began to try and explain why she had attacked him
"He loved you Bella" sighed Billy
"Not in the end, he was obsessed he couldnt control it" she whispered stroking his hand " My Jacob would never have done those things",
"Bella" interupted Carlisle "We have to leave" he pointed at Nessie who was being cradled like a baby in one of Emmetts arms fast asleep.
"Would you take her home please , I want to stay a little longer with Billy" Jasper could feel the tension had diffused so he nodded to Carlisle and they left them alone to talk.
"You will come down to Leahs funeral wont you" he asked
"I cant" she whispered , she knew he was going to ask
"Oh , ok I understand" he began to wheel himself towards the forest path and take out his cell,
"Billy its not what you think , I'm not allowed to attend it" she sighed
"Why? , will THEY! not let you say goodbye" A low hiss came from her mouth which made Billy look over his shoulder anxiously.
"NO! Billy THEY wont let me come" and she pointed into the forest, Billys eyes were wide he shook his head.
"Thats right Billy , Sam has forbidden me to go , he HAD forbidden Char...dad too , but Carlisle talked him round" she hissed as she walked to face him , he flipped open the phone quickly and muttered into it.
"Billy..THEY as you put it arent the bad guys here"... there was a rustling and Sam appeared not looking at Bella he wheeled Billy off into the night.
She bit her lip , she hadnt wanted to fight with him, not after what he had found out, but she was sick of the Cullens, her family being made out to be the bad guys , they had done their share of keeping Forks a safe place from other not so 'vegetarian' vampires.
Edward had sensed her thoughts he knew sh was upset with herself and set off to meet her.
"Hi" he smiled appearing from behind a tree,
Bella startled by his sudden appearance went into a low stance ready for attack, he laughe and held up his hands
"Sorry , my love , I thought you may have sensed me" he smiled
"I wasnt concentrating , sorry" she sighed and relaxed her stance , she looked at the stunning sight infront of her , she would never get tired of seeing him glow in the moonlight , every line of his body was visible through his light linen shirt , his eyes were darker she loved them like that it meant he was hungry , and not for blood. she hissed and launched herself at him , he moved alittle puzzled then he read her thoughts,
"Ah, playtime" he growled.. he lept and she moved lithe and low, they danced like this for a while then she ran and he followed she jumped into trees and then hid in bushes , with her sheild up he would have to hunt her, he liked this idea too.
They neared the river and he pounced they tumbled into the river and there came a booming laugh from the house,
"So you like playing games huh?" he growled playfully " well i got you now"
"Well I could do this" and she pushed him off and ran towards the cottage with her sheild still up,
"No fair" he shouted "Alice a little help here he shouted into the night.."Thanks sis" he laughed at the silent reply and he was off to the cottage,
when he arrived the cottage was still in darkness and it was silent , he took in a deep breathe and smiled , there was a sudden woosh of air and he turned like a bullett and caught her mid flight. her lips crushed onto his and they never quite made it into the cottage.
The first morning light was sprinkling through the canopy of trees above them , Bella giggled to herself , Edward was perched up on one elbow tracing her body with his fingers , she still felt the electricity fly through her body when he did this.
"whats so funny" he mummbled kissing her neck
"I feel sorry for any early hunters finding us two out here in a morning , wouldnt you" she inhaled his sweet scent,
"Uhuh" he mummbled moving his mouth down her body, she sqwirmed and pushed him over onto his back,
"Have I told you how much I really love you" she smiled , he glowed and his crooked smile was there again,
"Have I told you how much I want you" he laughed leaning up to kiss her,
"I thought I was the one with the lust issues here" she laughed , he sat up and pulled her onto his lap facing him,
"Mrs Cullen , have you seen yourself in the mirror lately" he purred playfully, he picked her up and took her into their bedroom and stood her infront of the large mirror , Alice had insisted they had, Bella had her eyes closed she still didnt like the attention and now the thought of seeing her naked body in a mirror..........
"Bella" Edward sighed "Open your eyes"
She opened one eye.... and to her suprise she liked what she she saw , she was still a little on the skinny side but her muscles were toned like shed been working out, she was still pale (obviously) but her skin had taken on an irredescent tinge, she moved up to her eyes the last time she had seen her eyes they were shocking red now they were like burnt orange with just a little purple round the rims, then she smiled and moved to the side, to reveal Edwards body behind her, she gazed at it taking in each detail of his god like form , tiny sparkles shooting from his skin were the light had found a tiny hole to pierce through the cottage windows. She sighed and within seconds they were on the large white bed.........
"Hungry?" he smiled and she nodded, they dressed and set off to hunt , after they had finished they walked hand in hand to see their family..
"Edward, do you think they will ever come to look for Henry" asked Bella
"I dont know , but Alice will see and let us know if they decide" he smiled
"Does anybody else know about Gianni"
"No , I dont think Felix knew at all , apparently Gianni left instructions with an old aunt who knew of the Volturi, if anything should have happened during th whole pregnency and birth" he sighed
"What is it" she asked
"I dont know what I would have done without you , my love, we may have lost you both". she kissed his hand she knew what could have happened but she didnt want to think about it.
Edward smiled and looked towards the house,
"Renessmess awake?" she smiled "Yes and she is bothering Jasper to take her hunting" he smiled
Renessmee was sat on the porch steps with her arms folded pouting when they arrived , Edward scowled
"Renessmee carlie Cullen thats an awful thing to think" he scolded and she glared at him with her chocolate eyes.. "And so's that" he glared back , but the corners of his mouth turned up into a smile "Your so much like your mother" he laughed
"Hey if your accusing me of something atleast tell me what she said" Bella laughed,
"She said , or rather thought that jasper was a horrid person for not taking her hunting and followed it by thinking og going alone without telling them"
"Nessie here now" shouted Bella,
She peered round the back of Edward , she knew her mother was not to be taken lightly , especially when she called her Nessie
"That wont work , daddy is cross too" . So she walked out and stood , her hands behind her back looking at Bella.
"Renessmee" cautioned Edward and she looked at her feet.
"What do you say to Jasper" asked Bella
"Sorry Jaz" she whispered not looking up.
"Young lady you are going tohave to start behaving yourself if you wish your father and I to find you a school" Bella held onto her daughters hands.
"I'm sorry , I will try , I really would like to go to school , I'm sorry Jasper , I just love it when you take me hunting I can concentrate better" she flashed her pretty white teeth at Jasper,
"I love taking you out too Nessie , but sometimes I have things to do" he smiled
"Why dont you go hunting with Emmett and Henry this morning" smiled Rosalie
"Henry!!" she yelled , he appeared at the top of the stairs, "You wanna go hunting with me and your dad" she shouted
Henry charged down stairs knocking a glass flower bowl and its contents all over the floor, Esme caught him at the bottom of the stairs,
"Henry , remember what I said about running in the house" she smiled
"Sowwy Nanna" he grinned sheppishly
Next minute Emmett came thundering downstairs too , everyone stopped and looked at Esme who was stood with her arms folded , Emmett turned and looked at everyone, "What?" he smiled , she just shook her head and laughed...
Everyone was busy that day , Alice and Jasper were making arrangments to visit J jenks to get some paperwork for Renessmee and Henry, Edward and Carlisle had gone off hunting out of state , Bella stood and looked through the large windows and sighed,
"Bella what is it" asked Esme,
"I have to go see him Esme, to explain things"
"Bella my sweetheart come , sit, we ned to talk" she smiled and patted the settee , bella walked over and sat beside Esme who paced her hands on hers.
"Bella I cannot allow you to put yourself and your family in danger again" she smiled but Bella noticed her eyes had the same look as they had as she greeted her son at the airport from Italy,
"Edward? , why would he be in danger , if he doesnt know"
"He will find out , and he will come looking for you and I will not stand in his way" hissed Rosalie joining them in the living room,
"Bella three years ago you met my son and decided to be part of our family, I was so happy for you but especially for Edward , he had been alone to long and I longed for him to have a love of his own , he got his wish and more we also have a beautiful grandaughter too, but Bella........" she cut off as Edward arrived back with Carlisle , he looked into Esmes eyes and looked at Bella..
"Why?" he asked as she passed him and walked upstairs , he followed her she was sat on the golden bed,
"You didnt answer my question Bella"
"Edward , you didnt see Billys face.. he was tortured... Jake....." Edward hissed but she ignored him "Jakes in a real bad way , he still hasnt healed properly, dont you understand he hadnt phased when I attacked him"
"Teach him not to play dangerous games" he spat
"Edward" she hissed she was used to jakes digs at the Cullens even thought she hated them but it sounded worse coming through Edwards velvet voice.
"Bella what do you want me to say , he took away my family , my reason for existence" he turned to leave but she grabbed his wrist,
"I'm sorry I'm being selfish , I won't go I promise he will not tear this family apart again" and she kissed him.....he tensed,
"Oh for a quiet life!" he spat , Bella was confused and pulled back to look at him.
"What is it?"
"FELIX! , he's found out about Henry"...........................
chapter 21
The old telephone in the cabin buzzed to life , Billy picked it up "Hello"
"Hello Billy its Carlisle" came the voice on the other end of the receiver
"What do you want doc" he snapped
"Can I come and speak with you please Billy"
"I have nothing to say to you"
"On the contrary I have much to say to you" carlisles amber voice was too much for Billy and he agreed to meet Carlisle in the clearing.
"Alice has Carlisle spoken to Billy , whats taking him so long" hissed Edward
"He's meeting him at dusk" as she replied , he appeared through the front door
"Edward my son will you please go and fetch bella for me there is something I need to ask you both" he had no expression on his face
He didnt argue and within minutes he arrived back with an extremely agitated Bella
"Sit down please both of you" he addressed tem formally , Edwards eyes met his and he sighed , jasper was close he could feel the tension in the room it was almost unbearable.
"What is it Carlisle" sighed Bella
"I have made arrangments to meet Billy at dusk in the clearing..." "Youve what ....... but.."she interupted and glared at Alice who shrugged and stood beside Jasper.
"I have something I need to ask you both" he continued,
"Carlisle" Edward warned , but again he ignored the interuption and continued to speak, he knelt down in front of them
"Bella my daughter you have suffered severly at the hands of Jacob Black, we all have,what he put us all , especially you and Edward through is unforgivable and Billy needs to know , and you cannot continue to carry around this guilt, we" and he looked round at his family " we have long memories , if you dont find peace from these anxieties they will haunt you forever2 he sat back on his heels waiting for bella to take in what he had said,
Edward put his hand on hers, she looked at it then placed hers inside of his , Jasper exhaled the tension had dropped.
"what is it you need to ask Carlisle" she said quietly
"I need to ask your permission to take my grandaughter with me" Bella looked up in shock, then looked at Edward for reassurance,
"But why"
"She is the only one of us Billy will believe , she can show him what happened, what he put her through" carlisle stood and walked ove rto the large windows
"Hasnt she been through enough carlisle without having to re live it again" bella sighed
"You know I wouldnt ask if there was any other way bella" he looked at Edward and then back at bella
"I'll go with him Bella" Jasper spoke softly from the other side of the room
"Make that two of us" Emmett smiled
She looked confused at Edward "Bella my love Carlisle is right , she is the only one who can show him the truth and shes very brave like her mother" he smiled his crooked smile and she faultered , she stood and walked over to Carlisle she took his hand and pushed the cuff of his crisp white shirt up to reveal his ID bracelet , she played with it in her fingers and he placed his hand on hers,
" With my life " he whispered in answer to her silent request.
"Renessmee" called Bella
"Hi" she giggled as she danced down stairs,
"Nessie , grandfather has something to ask you" she smiled
Carlisle sat and placed renessmee on his lap, "Renessmee my darling I want to ask you to do something for me , for us all. he explained quietly
She looked around at her parents and back to Carlisle "What is it grandfather are you alright" she smiled , he sighed,
Bella felt Jasper close and she smiled,
"Nessie sweetie do you remember what happened between you , me and jake" she spoke slowly keeping her tone calm,
Renessmees thumb went straight to her mouth , Bella froze and Edward held her close "I cant do this" she whispered
Edward continued "Honey we need you to show someone what jake was like how he scared you" he whispered, Renessmee jumped off carlisles lap and skipped to her father she placed a hand on his cheek and he saw for the first time what had happened in the cabin, a low growl erupted from his throat , she re coiled,
"I'm sorry angel" he sighed and kissed her hair
"renessmee do you think you could show Billy what you have just shown daddy" Carlisle smiled , she looked at her parents and round the rest of her family Jasper winked at her,
"Sure" she smiled
"You are a very brave little girl" smiled Rose who had been listening from the bottom of the stairs,
"Is he coming here"
"No we are going out to meet him
"Mommy will you come with me" , everyone froze,
"I dont..." Edward began,
"Yes my sweetheart I will be there with you" she smiled
"Are you sure Bella" Carlisle asked quietly
"If my daughter is brave enough then I am , but Jasper and Emmett can still come too"
"and I will be there by your side" Edward smiled
"No, Edward" she looked into her perfect husbands face "it will be difficult enough for Billy me being there, If I need you alice will see" she kissed him.
he looked at Carlilse and nodded.
As they left Alice joined Edward at the piano "Dont worry Edward as long as Billy is alone I will be able to see them" she smiled and lay her head on his shoulder,
"Thanks Alice" he smiled
Billy was already in the clearing when they arrived , Sam had driven him up and would wait for him to call incase he needed help.
he was angry Carlisle hadnt come alone "What are they doing here" he spat
bella held her daughter close to her body , nessie buried herself under her mothers long dark hair.
"I have brought them because you need tohear the truth Billy" Carlisles voice was calm.
"I know the truth , you leeches came back and stole my best friends daughter, then nearly killed my son" Emmett guffawed behind Bella
"Billy....is that what you honestly think" she snapped , but Carlisle held up his hand to silence her.
"Carlisle why did you really want to se me"............
"Hello Billy its Carlisle" came the voice on the other end of the receiver
"What do you want doc" he snapped
"Can I come and speak with you please Billy"
"I have nothing to say to you"
"On the contrary I have much to say to you" carlisles amber voice was too much for Billy and he agreed to meet Carlisle in the clearing.
"Alice has Carlisle spoken to Billy , whats taking him so long" hissed Edward
"He's meeting him at dusk" as she replied , he appeared through the front door
"Edward my son will you please go and fetch bella for me there is something I need to ask you both" he had no expression on his face
He didnt argue and within minutes he arrived back with an extremely agitated Bella
"Sit down please both of you" he addressed tem formally , Edwards eyes met his and he sighed , jasper was close he could feel the tension in the room it was almost unbearable.
"What is it Carlisle" sighed Bella
"I have made arrangments to meet Billy at dusk in the clearing..." "Youve what ....... but.."she interupted and glared at Alice who shrugged and stood beside Jasper.
"I have something I need to ask you both" he continued,
"Carlisle" Edward warned , but again he ignored the interuption and continued to speak, he knelt down in front of them
"Bella my daughter you have suffered severly at the hands of Jacob Black, we all have,what he put us all , especially you and Edward through is unforgivable and Billy needs to know , and you cannot continue to carry around this guilt, we" and he looked round at his family " we have long memories , if you dont find peace from these anxieties they will haunt you forever2 he sat back on his heels waiting for bella to take in what he had said,
Edward put his hand on hers, she looked at it then placed hers inside of his , Jasper exhaled the tension had dropped.
"what is it you need to ask Carlisle" she said quietly
"I need to ask your permission to take my grandaughter with me" Bella looked up in shock, then looked at Edward for reassurance,
"But why"
"She is the only one of us Billy will believe , she can show him what happened, what he put her through" carlisle stood and walked ove rto the large windows
"Hasnt she been through enough carlisle without having to re live it again" bella sighed
"You know I wouldnt ask if there was any other way bella" he looked at Edward and then back at bella
"I'll go with him Bella" Jasper spoke softly from the other side of the room
"Make that two of us" Emmett smiled
She looked confused at Edward "Bella my love Carlisle is right , she is the only one who can show him the truth and shes very brave like her mother" he smiled his crooked smile and she faultered , she stood and walked over to Carlisle she took his hand and pushed the cuff of his crisp white shirt up to reveal his ID bracelet , she played with it in her fingers and he placed his hand on hers,
" With my life " he whispered in answer to her silent request.
"Renessmee" called Bella
"Hi" she giggled as she danced down stairs,
"Nessie , grandfather has something to ask you" she smiled
Carlisle sat and placed renessmee on his lap, "Renessmee my darling I want to ask you to do something for me , for us all. he explained quietly
She looked around at her parents and back to Carlisle "What is it grandfather are you alright" she smiled , he sighed,
Bella felt Jasper close and she smiled,
"Nessie sweetie do you remember what happened between you , me and jake" she spoke slowly keeping her tone calm,
Renessmees thumb went straight to her mouth , Bella froze and Edward held her close "I cant do this" she whispered
Edward continued "Honey we need you to show someone what jake was like how he scared you" he whispered, Renessmee jumped off carlisles lap and skipped to her father she placed a hand on his cheek and he saw for the first time what had happened in the cabin, a low growl erupted from his throat , she re coiled,
"I'm sorry angel" he sighed and kissed her hair
"renessmee do you think you could show Billy what you have just shown daddy" Carlisle smiled , she looked at her parents and round the rest of her family Jasper winked at her,
"Sure" she smiled
"You are a very brave little girl" smiled Rose who had been listening from the bottom of the stairs,
"Is he coming here"
"No we are going out to meet him
"Mommy will you come with me" , everyone froze,
"I dont..." Edward began,
"Yes my sweetheart I will be there with you" she smiled
"Are you sure Bella" Carlisle asked quietly
"If my daughter is brave enough then I am , but Jasper and Emmett can still come too"
"and I will be there by your side" Edward smiled
"No, Edward" she looked into her perfect husbands face "it will be difficult enough for Billy me being there, If I need you alice will see" she kissed him.
he looked at Carlilse and nodded.
As they left Alice joined Edward at the piano "Dont worry Edward as long as Billy is alone I will be able to see them" she smiled and lay her head on his shoulder,
"Thanks Alice" he smiled
Billy was already in the clearing when they arrived , Sam had driven him up and would wait for him to call incase he needed help.
he was angry Carlisle hadnt come alone "What are they doing here" he spat
bella held her daughter close to her body , nessie buried herself under her mothers long dark hair.
"I have brought them because you need tohear the truth Billy" Carlisles voice was calm.
"I know the truth , you leeches came back and stole my best friends daughter, then nearly killed my son" Emmett guffawed behind Bella
"Billy....is that what you honestly think" she snapped , but Carlisle held up his hand to silence her.
"Carlisle why did you really want to se me"............
chpt 20
Well I bid you goodnight" he smiled and returned to the forest followed by the pack.
The clearing erupted into celebrations,
Bella however was quiet she began to walk home , Emmett nudged Edward and gestured towards her. he caught up with her,
"Bella what is it" Edward asked stopping her
"Nothing its fine, I suppose i'm just glad its all over" she lied
He exhaled "Aw my love" he sighed , she had lifted her sheild,
"I'm fine " she smiled and continued to walk , she looked back he wasnt following her "You always were a lousy liar" he smiled
"Its just..." she sighed , he grabbed her hand in his, "Its just what should I tell Charlie when I dont appear at the funeral Edward , he will want to know why"
"We'll tell him we are looking at schools for Renessmee , out of town"
"Your so good at this" she sighed , he had always been able to lie covincingly,
"Its not something I'm proud of , its just survival" he sighed
"Did you ever think that it was me that drove him to do all those things Edward ,Jacob I mean, I hurt him so many times" she looked at the floor
"Drove him! , no bella you didnt" he spat
"But I pulled him in giving him false hope and then rejected him , I used him for comfort when you......" she broke off
"I cant believe what I'm hearing bella, so your saying , what! , you deserve what happened to you" he grabbed her face between his hands
"You didnt drive him to this and you did not deserve what he did to you to us!" he hissed
Bella laughed half heartedly,
"What!" he hissed
"Your so sexy when your angry" she smiled
"And you are totally impossible , shall we go home" he shook his head and grabbed her hand.
"Yes , please" she took off at a run but he soon caught up , they walked the rest of the way to the cottage.
He opened the door and as they walked in bella stopped and picked up the note from the floor , Edward took it from her hand and crumpled it up in his hand, he pulled her over to the bed and they lay not speaking just looking at each other.
Edward was the first to break the silence "You know , now you have told Carlisle about what happened do you feel empowered?" he asked teasing with his crooked smile and golden eyes looking to her.
She took one finger and placed it at the top of his shirt with a swift flick the bed was a shower of buttons.
"mmmm" he mummbled
"You know how many of my shirts youve destroyed" he laughed
But she was already kissing the hollow of his neck , moving slowly up to his chin and then his ear , his lips searched for hers but she pulled back alittle, his breathe was ragged "Dont tease thats so not fair" he pouted
"And your going to do what about....." she didnt have time to finish her words his lips were crushing down on hers with so much force her breathe was now ragged , he pushed her down onto her back and raised himself onto her , "See still my Bella , just a little less breakable" he smiled.
They only knew it was morning when streaks of light and dust bunnies danced around the cottage ,
Edward held himself up on his elbow and traced her body with his fingers , "I love you" he smiled , Bella sat and found his lips they kissed passionatly and then she pulled back , "Renessmee will be awake my love" she smiled
He sighed and within seconds he was dressed , "Come on my love lets go get our daughter" ,
As they walked to the house , Edward was a little quiet,
"I could have lost you bella , I was going insane , thinking he had his hands on you trying to rip us apart" he sighed
"Edward he couldnt hurt me physically I am so much stronger than him , the only thing that kept me from running and killing him was you" she smiled
"Bella it wasnt your strength I was worried about" he laughed
"Edward I love you and no guilt trip would ever have changed my mind, he didnt love me he was obsessed by me" she pulled herself closer to him she placed her hands on his face and closed her eyes, every scene from the cabin flashed through his head he tried to pull away but she held him tight.
"No Edward you must see this" she sighed "See he never loved me, I dont think he knew what he wanted from me"
"I can guess" he growled "He had his hands on you and took cheap shots at you when you heard me outside with Emmett and jasper" he hissed
"Ssh I know" and she kissed him.
They arrived at the house and Alice was on the porch waiting for them , Edward stiffened,
"Charlies on his way to see you " she said
Bella looked at Edward "What do I do" she whispered
"Its upto you my love shall we leave, carlisle can make excuses for us" he smiled stroking her cheek
"No I need to stop running away from things, I'll see him, its not as if he knows who did it" she smiled putting on a brave face and raising her sheild
"Are you sure" sighed jasper, feeling the rise in her emotions,
"Yes , but stay close please Jaz" she smiled at him
"I'm not going anywhere" he replied with a smile
"How long Alice" asked Edward, she looked at him his eyes narrowed, he swallowed deeply and turned.
"what is it" Bella asked
"Nothing its fine" he whispered walking to the door
"Come on lets get you a top up before he comes" he laughed but it didnt reach his eyes,
"Not until you tell me what Alice saw" she spat
"It's nothing honestly"
Bella stood with her arms folded and glared at him, he exhaled and Jasper was behind her,
"Nothing, really?, is that why jasper needs to be so close for.....nothing"she hissed
"Bella" Edward walked forward and put his arms out , but she didnt move.
"Edward tell me please" her eyes were solid and she tried hard to control herself
"Bella , Billy is coming with Charlie" he whispered
She froze, Jasper placed his hands on her arms,
"No" she whispered, "No I cant see Billy , not yet" and she ran from the house.
Edward was behind her in seconds , "Bella" he shouted
"Edward no i cant see Billy" she shouted and continued to run
"bella stop please"
She slowed and found herself in all too familiar surroundings , she was in their meadow.
Edward knew he could catch her but he also knew she was thirsty and extremely upset so he kept his distance.
"I cant Edward" she whispered again,
he slowly turned her around and she buried her head in his chest , he held her close the silence between them was so intense no words needed to be said they knew exactly what the other needed....
The clearing erupted into celebrations,
Bella however was quiet she began to walk home , Emmett nudged Edward and gestured towards her. he caught up with her,
"Bella what is it" Edward asked stopping her
"Nothing its fine, I suppose i'm just glad its all over" she lied
He exhaled "Aw my love" he sighed , she had lifted her sheild,
"I'm fine " she smiled and continued to walk , she looked back he wasnt following her "You always were a lousy liar" he smiled
"Its just..." she sighed , he grabbed her hand in his, "Its just what should I tell Charlie when I dont appear at the funeral Edward , he will want to know why"
"We'll tell him we are looking at schools for Renessmee , out of town"
"Your so good at this" she sighed , he had always been able to lie covincingly,
"Its not something I'm proud of , its just survival" he sighed
"Did you ever think that it was me that drove him to do all those things Edward ,Jacob I mean, I hurt him so many times" she looked at the floor
"Drove him! , no bella you didnt" he spat
"But I pulled him in giving him false hope and then rejected him , I used him for comfort when you......" she broke off
"I cant believe what I'm hearing bella, so your saying , what! , you deserve what happened to you" he grabbed her face between his hands
"You didnt drive him to this and you did not deserve what he did to you to us!" he hissed
Bella laughed half heartedly,
"What!" he hissed
"Your so sexy when your angry" she smiled
"And you are totally impossible , shall we go home" he shook his head and grabbed her hand.
"Yes , please" she took off at a run but he soon caught up , they walked the rest of the way to the cottage.
He opened the door and as they walked in bella stopped and picked up the note from the floor , Edward took it from her hand and crumpled it up in his hand, he pulled her over to the bed and they lay not speaking just looking at each other.
Edward was the first to break the silence "You know , now you have told Carlisle about what happened do you feel empowered?" he asked teasing with his crooked smile and golden eyes looking to her.
She took one finger and placed it at the top of his shirt with a swift flick the bed was a shower of buttons.
"mmmm" he mummbled
"You know how many of my shirts youve destroyed" he laughed
But she was already kissing the hollow of his neck , moving slowly up to his chin and then his ear , his lips searched for hers but she pulled back alittle, his breathe was ragged "Dont tease thats so not fair" he pouted
"And your going to do what about....." she didnt have time to finish her words his lips were crushing down on hers with so much force her breathe was now ragged , he pushed her down onto her back and raised himself onto her , "See still my Bella , just a little less breakable" he smiled.
They only knew it was morning when streaks of light and dust bunnies danced around the cottage ,
Edward held himself up on his elbow and traced her body with his fingers , "I love you" he smiled , Bella sat and found his lips they kissed passionatly and then she pulled back , "Renessmee will be awake my love" she smiled
He sighed and within seconds he was dressed , "Come on my love lets go get our daughter" ,
As they walked to the house , Edward was a little quiet,
"I could have lost you bella , I was going insane , thinking he had his hands on you trying to rip us apart" he sighed
"Edward he couldnt hurt me physically I am so much stronger than him , the only thing that kept me from running and killing him was you" she smiled
"Bella it wasnt your strength I was worried about" he laughed
"Edward I love you and no guilt trip would ever have changed my mind, he didnt love me he was obsessed by me" she pulled herself closer to him she placed her hands on his face and closed her eyes, every scene from the cabin flashed through his head he tried to pull away but she held him tight.
"No Edward you must see this" she sighed "See he never loved me, I dont think he knew what he wanted from me"
"I can guess" he growled "He had his hands on you and took cheap shots at you when you heard me outside with Emmett and jasper" he hissed
"Ssh I know" and she kissed him.
They arrived at the house and Alice was on the porch waiting for them , Edward stiffened,
"Charlies on his way to see you " she said
Bella looked at Edward "What do I do" she whispered
"Its upto you my love shall we leave, carlisle can make excuses for us" he smiled stroking her cheek
"No I need to stop running away from things, I'll see him, its not as if he knows who did it" she smiled putting on a brave face and raising her sheild
"Are you sure" sighed jasper, feeling the rise in her emotions,
"Yes , but stay close please Jaz" she smiled at him
"I'm not going anywhere" he replied with a smile
"How long Alice" asked Edward, she looked at him his eyes narrowed, he swallowed deeply and turned.
"what is it" Bella asked
"Nothing its fine" he whispered walking to the door
"Come on lets get you a top up before he comes" he laughed but it didnt reach his eyes,
"Not until you tell me what Alice saw" she spat
"It's nothing honestly"
Bella stood with her arms folded and glared at him, he exhaled and Jasper was behind her,
"Nothing, really?, is that why jasper needs to be so close for.....nothing"she hissed
"Bella" Edward walked forward and put his arms out , but she didnt move.
"Edward tell me please" her eyes were solid and she tried hard to control herself
"Bella , Billy is coming with Charlie" he whispered
She froze, Jasper placed his hands on her arms,
"No" she whispered, "No I cant see Billy , not yet" and she ran from the house.
Edward was behind her in seconds , "Bella" he shouted
"Edward no i cant see Billy" she shouted and continued to run
"bella stop please"
She slowed and found herself in all too familiar surroundings , she was in their meadow.
Edward knew he could catch her but he also knew she was thirsty and extremely upset so he kept his distance.
"I cant Edward" she whispered again,
he slowly turned her around and she buried her head in his chest , he held her close the silence between them was so intense no words needed to be said they knew exactly what the other needed....
chpt 19
"It has been decided that you must never again have any contact with us this also includes your family and " he took a deep breathe and exhaled " Charlie" he finished.
"What, no you you cant do that Charlie has been friends with you all forever, even before I moved here, please no " she spat moving towards Sam,
Jaspers hands were on her arms in seconds , she didnt fight it, she allowed him to control her emotions , and then looked at Sam.
" Please Sam, dont punish Charlie, Billy and Sue are goona need him right now please I promise no contact from me or Renesmee, please" she pleaded.
Seth walked forawrd he too had phased back into his human form.
He walked over towards Edward and stood by his side.
"Seth what are you doing boy, get back over here" hissed Sam.
"No , this is stupid you didnt see how he treated her , it was cruel he would not let her hunt , you know shes a newborn she needs to hunt he made her hollow inside" he spat,
"Thats enough" shouted Sam
"No , you have to know , he was obsessed with her , first he stole her daughter and then he took her and not once where the rest of the pack blamed , not once did I ever feel anything but welcome when I turned up at their home".
He was now face to face with sam snarling.
"Seth no please" said Carlisle calmly.
But he ignored him.
"Sam, jacob did wrong he couldnt right you cannot destroy a persons family through greed, you cannot punish Bella and renessmee like this they were the victims here, and yes I'll miss Leah but she couldnt have done it" Seth shook his head and returned back to Edwards side who greeted him like a brother, Renessmee moved away from carlisle and jumped into seths arms and giggled.
"Seth your words are wise for your years , I will have a meeting and give you our answer at midnight" Sam smiled and walked into the forest followed by the rest of the pack.
Bella flung her arms around Seth and kissed him on the cheek.
"Thankyou, that was extremly brave" she smiled.
"Seth I know that must have been difficult for you, but no matter what they decide I will always see you as a brother" smiled Edward patting him on the back.
"Thats okay , I just wish people would se me for what I am instaed of a little kid"
"Hey kid want an arm wrestle" Emmett boomed laughing.
Seth shrugged and they all started to laugh.
"Okay" he smiled.
So they founf a spot and both got to their knees and clasped hands, Edward chuckled and Emmetts eyes narrowed "Ready" giggled Renessmee
"Steady"
"Go!" shouted Henry , as they tensed Rosalie and Bella bent down and kissed Emmett on each cheek from behind.
he immediatly lost concentration and Wham! Seth floored his arm.
"So not fair" he yelled and Rosalie and Bella fell about laughing.
They sat and chatted for the rest of the evening and to any ordinary passer by they looked like every other family camping under the stars , unless you caught just out of the corner of your eye how they seemed to glow in the moonlight.
Emmett and Seth chased Henry and Renessmee around until with a big yawn she snuggled up to Edward and fell asleep.
"sweet dreams my angel" he whispered
"mmm" she mummbled from behind her thumb, bella looked she had never seen her suck her thumb , she looked at Edward who had already read her thoughts.
"She missed you" he sighed and she knew exactly what he meant.
"Shall I take the children home" whispered Esme
"Is that okay , yes please" Smiled bella
"I'll go with you"Rosalie stood , kissed Emmett and walked to her brother
"Things will work out I know they will" and she hugged them both and left with Esme
Their was a rustling and Jasper and Edward tensed, Seth stood by them along with the others.
"Sam" nodded Edward
the whole pack appeared in human form, "Okay this doesnt look good" sighed Seth
"Oh Edward" whispered Bella
"Be strong Bella" whispered Jasper and he grabbed Alice and Bellas hands they stood united.
"Any help Alice" whispered Emmett
"Sorry no" she sighed
"Bella" Sam shouted walking forward, she walked forwards , Jasper went to follow , but Edward held him back.
"Bella, as a pack I would like to apoligise for our brother and sisiters actions although their actions were their own, we did nothing to stop them and for that we are truly sorry" . "Seth you showed us the error of our ways and for that we thank you it would seem in these modern times we can all learn from oneanother"
Sam smiled and held out his hand towards bella.
" You mean everything is going to be okay" she smiled , he nodded she threw her arms around sams neck and hugged him , he froze at first then hugged her back.
"There is one other thing" his smile faded
" Yes" bellas eyes narrowed , what was going to be the catch she thought.
"Please do not attend Leahs funeral" , although the hatred still burned this upset her , she wanted to say sorry .
"What, no you you cant do that Charlie has been friends with you all forever, even before I moved here, please no " she spat moving towards Sam,
Jaspers hands were on her arms in seconds , she didnt fight it, she allowed him to control her emotions , and then looked at Sam.
" Please Sam, dont punish Charlie, Billy and Sue are goona need him right now please I promise no contact from me or Renesmee, please" she pleaded.
Seth walked forawrd he too had phased back into his human form.
He walked over towards Edward and stood by his side.
"Seth what are you doing boy, get back over here" hissed Sam.
"No , this is stupid you didnt see how he treated her , it was cruel he would not let her hunt , you know shes a newborn she needs to hunt he made her hollow inside" he spat,
"Thats enough" shouted Sam
"No , you have to know , he was obsessed with her , first he stole her daughter and then he took her and not once where the rest of the pack blamed , not once did I ever feel anything but welcome when I turned up at their home".
He was now face to face with sam snarling.
"Seth no please" said Carlisle calmly.
But he ignored him.
"Sam, jacob did wrong he couldnt right you cannot destroy a persons family through greed, you cannot punish Bella and renessmee like this they were the victims here, and yes I'll miss Leah but she couldnt have done it" Seth shook his head and returned back to Edwards side who greeted him like a brother, Renessmee moved away from carlisle and jumped into seths arms and giggled.
"Seth your words are wise for your years , I will have a meeting and give you our answer at midnight" Sam smiled and walked into the forest followed by the rest of the pack.
Bella flung her arms around Seth and kissed him on the cheek.
"Thankyou, that was extremly brave" she smiled.
"Seth I know that must have been difficult for you, but no matter what they decide I will always see you as a brother" smiled Edward patting him on the back.
"Thats okay , I just wish people would se me for what I am instaed of a little kid"
"Hey kid want an arm wrestle" Emmett boomed laughing.
Seth shrugged and they all started to laugh.
"Okay" he smiled.
So they founf a spot and both got to their knees and clasped hands, Edward chuckled and Emmetts eyes narrowed "Ready" giggled Renessmee
"Steady"
"Go!" shouted Henry , as they tensed Rosalie and Bella bent down and kissed Emmett on each cheek from behind.
he immediatly lost concentration and Wham! Seth floored his arm.
"So not fair" he yelled and Rosalie and Bella fell about laughing.
They sat and chatted for the rest of the evening and to any ordinary passer by they looked like every other family camping under the stars , unless you caught just out of the corner of your eye how they seemed to glow in the moonlight.
Emmett and Seth chased Henry and Renessmee around until with a big yawn she snuggled up to Edward and fell asleep.
"sweet dreams my angel" he whispered
"mmm" she mummbled from behind her thumb, bella looked she had never seen her suck her thumb , she looked at Edward who had already read her thoughts.
"She missed you" he sighed and she knew exactly what he meant.
"Shall I take the children home" whispered Esme
"Is that okay , yes please" Smiled bella
"I'll go with you"Rosalie stood , kissed Emmett and walked to her brother
"Things will work out I know they will" and she hugged them both and left with Esme
Their was a rustling and Jasper and Edward tensed, Seth stood by them along with the others.
"Sam" nodded Edward
the whole pack appeared in human form, "Okay this doesnt look good" sighed Seth
"Oh Edward" whispered Bella
"Be strong Bella" whispered Jasper and he grabbed Alice and Bellas hands they stood united.
"Any help Alice" whispered Emmett
"Sorry no" she sighed
"Bella" Sam shouted walking forward, she walked forwards , Jasper went to follow , but Edward held him back.
"Bella, as a pack I would like to apoligise for our brother and sisiters actions although their actions were their own, we did nothing to stop them and for that we are truly sorry" . "Seth you showed us the error of our ways and for that we thank you it would seem in these modern times we can all learn from oneanother"
Sam smiled and held out his hand towards bella.
" You mean everything is going to be okay" she smiled , he nodded she threw her arms around sams neck and hugged him , he froze at first then hugged her back.
"There is one other thing" his smile faded
" Yes" bellas eyes narrowed , what was going to be the catch she thought.
"Please do not attend Leahs funeral" , although the hatred still burned this upset her , she wanted to say sorry .
Chpt 18
They were back within the hour Henry and Renessmee had woken from their naps and were sat reading on the sofa,
"Daddy" she squealed as they entered the room
"My angel did you sleep well" he picked her up and cradled her in his arms.
"Mommy I had the most wonderful dream" she smiled "There were dolphins and water and sand it was so colourful and warm" she smiled
Bella laughed "That sounds like Isle Esme , your grandfather bought that for Esme we will take you someday" Bella kissed heer daughter.
Edward tensed and sighed
"Its time Bella" Carlisle sighed behind them
"Do we have to take the children" asked Rosalie
"Renessmee yes , you may stay here with Henry if you wish Rose" She looked up at Emmett who smiled and scooped up Henry,
"No she needs us all he will be fine with Emmett"
They made their way towards the clearing , as they reached it bella imagined the stories this clearing could tell about the battles fought and almost lost on its green land,
The pack were phased and waiting for them.
"Seth" screamed renessmee and she ran over and stroked him he howled playfully.
"Nessie come back please you need to stay with us" Edward shouted
Edward nodded and walked forward taking bellas hand, Sam padded forward and whined at Edward, he hissed
"I would prefer not to if you don't mind I am not accusing her of anything wether your words or mine" bella looked at him confused
"He wanted me to interpret to you and I said no if he has something to say let him use his own voice" snapped Edward , moments later Sam appeared dressed in a pair of cut off jeans and bare feet.
"Bella cullen will you step forward please , alone!" he shouted, Edward hissed , Jaspers hand was on his arm and he held him firm.
" You are being charged with the murder of Leah Clearwater and the severe attack on Jacob Black" he called
Edward hissed again, pulling on jaspers hold.
"this as you know breaks the treaty carlisle and my ansectors made many years ago" he said holding his chest out in pride "How do you plead"
Bella shook her head and exhaled "Guilty"...
"No , no bella ,Sam this isnt right you know what he did to her to Nessie, you were their on the mountain side when Leah ambushed her..You cant do this" Edward yelled
"Sam if this is a trial then perhaps you should allow Bella to tell her side" asked carlisle
"Of course" he smiled
Bella took and deep breath and turned to smile at Edward , his eyes were dark,
"I did cross the treaty line Sam because Jacob had taken my daughter and then he held me captive for weeks without allowing me to hunt, I was unable to control myself once my family had rescued me so I fled to the mountains and then Leah ambushed me as you know and the rest I'm sorry I dont remember" she sighed
"Sam..." she walked forward and grabbed both of Sams hands " Sam he threatened to kill my family to hunt Edward down if I left him" she looked over at Edward ,she hadnt told him that part and he stared in disbelief.
Then Renessmee pushed forward Jasper shadowed her every move,
"Hi Sam" she smiled
"Hello sweetie" he smiled back
"Jacob really scarde me he said I couldnt go back to mummy and daddy and he called them names" she beconed to him and she whispered in his ear he looked up startled "uh huh" she nodded
"Nessie I am so sorry Jacob scared you but we have rules" sighed Sam then she pulled him down and placed her hand on his cheek she showed him everything from the night in the cottage until the fight with Seth.
Sam looked away and then again at Renessmee , bella moved forward again "I am so sorry for what I did , but I did it to save my family"
Sam turned to the others and made noises and then the clearing was filled with growls and whines , Edward shook his head, bella held onto Renessmees hand, and they waited.
Then Edward sighed,
"Thats not fair" he whispered
"What , whats not fair , what are they saying" pleaded bella , she handed nessie to Rose and stood face to face with Edward..."Edward?" she questioned
"Jasper" whispered Alice "go stand beside her please shes going to need you"
Bella tensed , she didnt know why but she did know that she trusted Alices instincts ,
"Bella" said Edward holding his hand out to touch hers
"Its bad isnt it" she whispered finding his hand, Jasper stood close enough to her that she could feel his gift working she was beginning not to calm but focus through her emotions.
Sam turned back to the Cullens and Edward hissed,
"Bella cullen" Sam began , all eyes fell on Bella.
"Yes" she replied and walked from behind her husband and forward infront of her family , Jasper was behind her in an instant.
"Its okay Jaz" she smiled stroking his cheek , He turned to look at Edward who nodded so he returned to Alice........
"Daddy" she squealed as they entered the room
"My angel did you sleep well" he picked her up and cradled her in his arms.
"Mommy I had the most wonderful dream" she smiled "There were dolphins and water and sand it was so colourful and warm" she smiled
Bella laughed "That sounds like Isle Esme , your grandfather bought that for Esme we will take you someday" Bella kissed heer daughter.
Edward tensed and sighed
"Its time Bella" Carlisle sighed behind them
"Do we have to take the children" asked Rosalie
"Renessmee yes , you may stay here with Henry if you wish Rose" She looked up at Emmett who smiled and scooped up Henry,
"No she needs us all he will be fine with Emmett"
They made their way towards the clearing , as they reached it bella imagined the stories this clearing could tell about the battles fought and almost lost on its green land,
The pack were phased and waiting for them.
"Seth" screamed renessmee and she ran over and stroked him he howled playfully.
"Nessie come back please you need to stay with us" Edward shouted
Edward nodded and walked forward taking bellas hand, Sam padded forward and whined at Edward, he hissed
"I would prefer not to if you don't mind I am not accusing her of anything wether your words or mine" bella looked at him confused
"He wanted me to interpret to you and I said no if he has something to say let him use his own voice" snapped Edward , moments later Sam appeared dressed in a pair of cut off jeans and bare feet.
"Bella cullen will you step forward please , alone!" he shouted, Edward hissed , Jaspers hand was on his arm and he held him firm.
" You are being charged with the murder of Leah Clearwater and the severe attack on Jacob Black" he called
Edward hissed again, pulling on jaspers hold.
"this as you know breaks the treaty carlisle and my ansectors made many years ago" he said holding his chest out in pride "How do you plead"
Bella shook her head and exhaled "Guilty"...
"No , no bella ,Sam this isnt right you know what he did to her to Nessie, you were their on the mountain side when Leah ambushed her..You cant do this" Edward yelled
"Sam if this is a trial then perhaps you should allow Bella to tell her side" asked carlisle
"Of course" he smiled
Bella took and deep breath and turned to smile at Edward , his eyes were dark,
"I did cross the treaty line Sam because Jacob had taken my daughter and then he held me captive for weeks without allowing me to hunt, I was unable to control myself once my family had rescued me so I fled to the mountains and then Leah ambushed me as you know and the rest I'm sorry I dont remember" she sighed
"Sam..." she walked forward and grabbed both of Sams hands " Sam he threatened to kill my family to hunt Edward down if I left him" she looked over at Edward ,she hadnt told him that part and he stared in disbelief.
Then Renessmee pushed forward Jasper shadowed her every move,
"Hi Sam" she smiled
"Hello sweetie" he smiled back
"Jacob really scarde me he said I couldnt go back to mummy and daddy and he called them names" she beconed to him and she whispered in his ear he looked up startled "uh huh" she nodded
"Nessie I am so sorry Jacob scared you but we have rules" sighed Sam then she pulled him down and placed her hand on his cheek she showed him everything from the night in the cottage until the fight with Seth.
Sam looked away and then again at Renessmee , bella moved forward again "I am so sorry for what I did , but I did it to save my family"
Sam turned to the others and made noises and then the clearing was filled with growls and whines , Edward shook his head, bella held onto Renessmees hand, and they waited.
Then Edward sighed,
"Thats not fair" he whispered
"What , whats not fair , what are they saying" pleaded bella , she handed nessie to Rose and stood face to face with Edward..."Edward?" she questioned
"Jasper" whispered Alice "go stand beside her please shes going to need you"
Bella tensed , she didnt know why but she did know that she trusted Alices instincts ,
"Bella" said Edward holding his hand out to touch hers
"Its bad isnt it" she whispered finding his hand, Jasper stood close enough to her that she could feel his gift working she was beginning not to calm but focus through her emotions.
Sam turned back to the Cullens and Edward hissed,
"Bella cullen" Sam began , all eyes fell on Bella.
"Yes" she replied and walked from behind her husband and forward infront of her family , Jasper was behind her in an instant.
"Its okay Jaz" she smiled stroking his cheek , He turned to look at Edward who nodded so he returned to Alice........
chapter 17
Edward carried Renessmee back to the house and lay her on the white sette so carlisle could give her a thorough examination,
"Well she heals quickly thats our side but we dont know how much damage she can suffer thats Bellas side , so we will have to be vigilant with her" he smiled patting her on the head.
"Mommy weres Henry" she smiled
"Hes upstairs having a nap which is exactly were you are going" bella smiled and took her upto Edwards old room.
When she came back downstairs everybody was waiting for her in the living room.
She stood and exhaled , she knew this was going to be difficult for Edward to hear but she needed to do it , Alice sighed and smiled at her sister.
"Bella you dont have to do this now" Edward said walking towards her
"Yes I do" she smiled,stroked his cheek with her fingers and kissed him on the lips.
"Okay before I start , remember thet it was my decision to become one of you well us" she laughed "Ok it didnt happen how I had planned it to but never the less it was my decision and I dont want anyone to feel guilty understood" she turned and glared at her perfect husband who was already tense.
"Alright what do you want to know?" she smiled at carlisle
"What do you remember first"
"Well I dont know if this is my first memory but I think it was the venom , I know what it was now, but it felt like a rush of lava through my veins"
"It was excrusiating it sort of swallowed me up for a while" she held onto Edwards hand carressing it with her fingers.
"It seemed endless at first like I was drowning (again) in the dark" She knew that this would bring terrible memories back for Edward of the time she had gone 'cliff diving' she sighed and looked at him
"No regrets, no guilt remember" and she kissed his cheek his lips were in a thin line and he snorted.
She looked up at Carlisle, he nodded for her to continue.
"I couldnt move , I remember I didnt want to move I didnt want anyone..." she tightened her grip on Edward so much he winced "I didnt want anyone to see me struggle" she looked up at her family,
Rosealie and Emmett were sat on the stairs her head was in his lap , her eyes distant as if she was reliving her change,
Carlisle was stood against the large open fireplace with Esme by his side and Alice was sat between jaspers legs on the other sofa, jaspers eyes made
Bella feel uneasy for some reason as if he thought she was making it up.
"You can stop now if you wish" smiled carlisle sensing that his son had heard enough for today
"No I'm fine, we're fine" and she lay back into Edwards arms, he kissed her hair and sighed,
"Okay , right after the initial pain things started to make some sense I became more aware of my surroundings, I knew that I musn't scream though I knew that he must not know how much pain I was in, I knew how much it would have hurt him to see me scream and lash around so my focus was on keeping perfectly still"
Edward exhaled and shook his head , but Bella ignored him.
"How?" whispered Jasper
"Sorry?" she wasnt quite sure what he meant
"How did you rationalise your thoughts to spare his feelings"
"I dont know , I just kept on telling myself, dont move, dont speak or he'll know" she turned and looked at Edward his eyes were closed and he was pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Remarkable" sighed carlisle
"Then the pain started to ease and I could hear footsteps and voices and this kept my mind busy and I somehow kept time , I felt carlisle check my pulse , Edwards scent at the side of me was a continuous comfort to me, Alices feline like footsteps in and out of the room"She smiled at Alice who beamed back
"At last the pain stopped and I felt able to move , yet I still didnt, then my heart took flight like a helicopter trying to release itself from my body" Bella paused, stood and walked over to the large windows and sighed.
"Then it stopped" she exhaled
Nobody spoke , the silence seemed unatural, no sound of breathing.
Bella felt a set of arms around her shoulders , she turned , it was Carlisle his eyes a liquid soft butterscotch.
"You are an amazingly brave person Bella , thankyou for sharing your experience with us all" and he kissed her on the forehead.
Everyone rose to hug her apart from Edward , he sat and stared at the floor. tey decided to give them some time totalk , Emmett walked past his brother and gave him a friendly slap on the back then disapeared with the others.
Bella sat back down beside him, she took both his hands in hers,
"Are you okay my love" she whispered
"I knew you were in pain and I couldnt help and all you thought about was not hurting ME!" he hissed,
"And!" she smiled and gently pulled his face to hers
"You thought about not showing me how much pain you were in Bella , even in your darkest hour you still thought of not hurting me!" he shook his head
"Edward , I love you.. that was never my darkest hour I have lived through and survived MY darkest hour, this was YOUR darkest and I will always put you before me" and she kissed the hollow of his neck and his lips searched and found hers.
"I love you so much" he mummbled through parting lips
"Edward you are my fallen angel nothing exists without you" she stood and walked towards the door."Shall we" he was beside her in a flash he loved watching her hunt.
"Well she heals quickly thats our side but we dont know how much damage she can suffer thats Bellas side , so we will have to be vigilant with her" he smiled patting her on the head.
"Mommy weres Henry" she smiled
"Hes upstairs having a nap which is exactly were you are going" bella smiled and took her upto Edwards old room.
When she came back downstairs everybody was waiting for her in the living room.
She stood and exhaled , she knew this was going to be difficult for Edward to hear but she needed to do it , Alice sighed and smiled at her sister.
"Bella you dont have to do this now" Edward said walking towards her
"Yes I do" she smiled,stroked his cheek with her fingers and kissed him on the lips.
"Okay before I start , remember thet it was my decision to become one of you well us" she laughed "Ok it didnt happen how I had planned it to but never the less it was my decision and I dont want anyone to feel guilty understood" she turned and glared at her perfect husband who was already tense.
"Alright what do you want to know?" she smiled at carlisle
"What do you remember first"
"Well I dont know if this is my first memory but I think it was the venom , I know what it was now, but it felt like a rush of lava through my veins"
"It was excrusiating it sort of swallowed me up for a while" she held onto Edwards hand carressing it with her fingers.
"It seemed endless at first like I was drowning (again) in the dark" She knew that this would bring terrible memories back for Edward of the time she had gone 'cliff diving' she sighed and looked at him
"No regrets, no guilt remember" and she kissed his cheek his lips were in a thin line and he snorted.
She looked up at Carlisle, he nodded for her to continue.
"I couldnt move , I remember I didnt want to move I didnt want anyone..." she tightened her grip on Edward so much he winced "I didnt want anyone to see me struggle" she looked up at her family,
Rosealie and Emmett were sat on the stairs her head was in his lap , her eyes distant as if she was reliving her change,
Carlisle was stood against the large open fireplace with Esme by his side and Alice was sat between jaspers legs on the other sofa, jaspers eyes made
Bella feel uneasy for some reason as if he thought she was making it up.
"You can stop now if you wish" smiled carlisle sensing that his son had heard enough for today
"No I'm fine, we're fine" and she lay back into Edwards arms, he kissed her hair and sighed,
"Okay , right after the initial pain things started to make some sense I became more aware of my surroundings, I knew that I musn't scream though I knew that he must not know how much pain I was in, I knew how much it would have hurt him to see me scream and lash around so my focus was on keeping perfectly still"
Edward exhaled and shook his head , but Bella ignored him.
"How?" whispered Jasper
"Sorry?" she wasnt quite sure what he meant
"How did you rationalise your thoughts to spare his feelings"
"I dont know , I just kept on telling myself, dont move, dont speak or he'll know" she turned and looked at Edward his eyes were closed and he was pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Remarkable" sighed carlisle
"Then the pain started to ease and I could hear footsteps and voices and this kept my mind busy and I somehow kept time , I felt carlisle check my pulse , Edwards scent at the side of me was a continuous comfort to me, Alices feline like footsteps in and out of the room"She smiled at Alice who beamed back
"At last the pain stopped and I felt able to move , yet I still didnt, then my heart took flight like a helicopter trying to release itself from my body" Bella paused, stood and walked over to the large windows and sighed.
"Then it stopped" she exhaled
Nobody spoke , the silence seemed unatural, no sound of breathing.
Bella felt a set of arms around her shoulders , she turned , it was Carlisle his eyes a liquid soft butterscotch.
"You are an amazingly brave person Bella , thankyou for sharing your experience with us all" and he kissed her on the forehead.
Everyone rose to hug her apart from Edward , he sat and stared at the floor. tey decided to give them some time totalk , Emmett walked past his brother and gave him a friendly slap on the back then disapeared with the others.
Bella sat back down beside him, she took both his hands in hers,
"Are you okay my love" she whispered
"I knew you were in pain and I couldnt help and all you thought about was not hurting ME!" he hissed,
"And!" she smiled and gently pulled his face to hers
"You thought about not showing me how much pain you were in Bella , even in your darkest hour you still thought of not hurting me!" he shook his head
"Edward , I love you.. that was never my darkest hour I have lived through and survived MY darkest hour, this was YOUR darkest and I will always put you before me" and she kissed the hollow of his neck and his lips searched and found hers.
"I love you so much" he mummbled through parting lips
"Edward you are my fallen angel nothing exists without you" she stood and walked towards the door."Shall we" he was beside her in a flash he loved watching her hunt.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
sunrise ~ chapter 16
Alice was waiting for them as they arrived back at the house , she gasped and covered her mouth , Edward closed his eyes and shook his head.
"I'm sorry " she whispered,
"Its ok Alice its not your fault" he sighed
"i'm sorry Carlisle, i've let you down" she walked slowly over to Carlisle and stood infront of him waiting for his reaction.
"Sorry? , bella theres nothing to be sorry for , considering what you have been through the past weeks." he smiled kissing her forehead
Jasper appeared rubbing his arm absent mindedly , his new scars pink againt his alabastor skin.
"Jasper I......." she broke off
"No problem Bella i've had worse" he smiled and shrugged , she turned to reach for Edwards hand he stretched out his arm and just above his cuff was another pink cresent moon scar , she put her hand over her mouth and looked at him and then traced the scar with her finger,
"i bit you too" she hissed taking a few steps back,
she turned to run but he had hold of her wrist , "Bella stop it now" he growled.
She sat onto the porch steps her head in her hands Edward sat beside her wrapping his arms round her shaking body
"SSh its ok now , we are back together , I am never leaving you again" he whispered kissing her hair
"But Renesmee , you saw what happened when i held her , when am I going to be able to hold my daughter again" she sighed
"Bella remember when we first met how it almost killed me to be near you , then I became used to it" he smiled
"So I have to hunt more often and hold my breath around her , like I first did with Charlie" she asked
"Thats right" he smiled his crooked smile and she knew things were going to be oaky.
"I missed you so much Edward Cullen" she whispered
"I missed you too Mrs Cullen" he hissed playfully as his soft lips carressed hers , then he sat up "Do you need to hunt my love"
" Yes" she sighed ,
They hunted locally , Edward as usual was finished before her , his eyes were now liquid gold , he leant against a tree and watched Bellas lithe body take down an elk and drain it in a matter of seconds , she looked back at him his face was glowing,
"What?" she smiled
"You have no idea how much I want you right now" he hissed , a low growl ripping from his throat , she threw herself at him and they fell to the ground,
"So how long is it before your stronger than me again" she mumbled through her parted lips as they pressed hard against his
"I dont know why?" he smiled
"I just like you being stronger , taking charge " she laughed and thoughts of their first night together filled her head.
"Mmmmm I think I can handle being the strongest for a while" he hissed. She closed her eyes and let him take control of their bodies.
They walked hand in hand back to the house , carlisle was outside waiting for them , edward frowned , his body tensed
"What is it?" she asked
"Trouble" he whispered
Edward nodded at Carlisles silent explanation , then shook his head
"Whens the meeting" he spat
"What , what meeting , Edward , carlisle please tell me whats going on" she begged , carlisle nodded
"Sam has called a meeting, we are to go to the clearing this evening at dusk" Carlilse replied
"A meeting?..... this is about me isnt it.. Its all my fault"
"Bella its not your fault , Jacob and Leah payed a dangerous game and lost" Carlisle sighed
"I'm going with her" Edward hissed
"We are all going my son , I told Seth to tell Sam all of us or non of us"
"But you didnt do anything , you didnt break the treaty , it was me" she sighed looking down at her ahnds she could feel the burning in her throat again,
"Bella Cullen , look at me" came a soft voice at the door she turned and Esme was stood beside Carlisle holing his hand , jasper was just visible behind them,
Bella stood and looked at her family , Esme held out her hand and Bella took it.
"Isabella Cullen you have been part of my , no our family , since the day Edward decided he couldnt live without you" she smiled at Edward ,"We look after our family, we stand united" she smiled and kissed her hand
"But I cant allow you to put yourselves in danger" she sighed
"Oh and I suppose you are going to stop us" laughed Emmett from the living room.....
"Mommy....." a voice came from inside, "I missed you so much" she squealed pushing her way through the adults , she jumped nto Bellas arms , who in turn looked quickly at Edward and held her breath , Jasper was on hand just incase and she was pleased about that.
She kissed her daughters hair , Edward wrapped his arms around his family.
"Mommy i never want to see Jacob again he scared me" she snuggled into bellas chest.
Bella looked at Edward pleading for him to say something,
"dont worry angel you will never see him again" Edward smiled lifting his daughter from bellas arms,
"Go play with henry sweetheart" he smiled and she skipped indoors.
"Do you want to go home" he smiled , she frowned , she hadnt been home since the night he had taken Renesmee.
Edward hissed as he read her thoughts , saw the pictures playing as a bad home movie of jacob disapearing through the window with his daughter , the look on Bellas face when she realised she had gone. He sighed.
"Oh I'm sorry I didnt mean for you to see all that" she sighed taking his hands
"I needed to see it my love , I needed to know how you felt" he smiled and kissed her cheek "Maybe we'll go home later".
"You know Carlisle was right" she smiled
"about what?"
"His theory , why I was like I was , when my thirst got so bad , it was painful and I screamed I sceamed to let jacob know how much I was hurting and I felt strong and empowered"
"Thats good then you dont have to tell carlisle about the change" he smiled
"No dont you understand I have to I realise that now I have to get it out" She took his head in her hands "You dont have to listen" she smiled
"I'll hear it second hand later i'd rather hear it from you" he sighed
"I'll call everyone together once Renesmee and Henry are down for their nap" he stood and began to walk inside,
"I tried Edward" she whispered not looking at him, "I tried to be strong and brave"
he stopped and turned to her.
"Is that why you think I dont want to hear , because I would think you were weak" his eyes narrowed
"I didnt want you to hear how much pain I'd put you through" he whispered and continued inside.
Renesmee and Henry were playing hide and seek with Alice , which jasper found highly amusing much to Renesmees disgust as Alice seemed to know exactly were she had hidden everytime.
"Lets go hide outside" she whispered to Henry who smiled and followed.
Alice began to count , then she stopped and gasped
"Edward ,Bella Renesmme... shes hurt" she shouted
"Where is she? Alice" asked Edward who was now on the lawn with everyone else ,
"Trees all I can see is trees" she exclaimed
"can you see if shes badly hurt"asked Carlisle
"No shes not bad , shes looking at her leg in a bear trap" sighed Edward
"Bear traps! thats west of the river" shouted Emmett and he disapeared
"Emmett " they shouted but it was no use Edward was already hot on his heels followed by the rest.
As they got closer Edward could hear her thoughts, ut she didnt know where she was , like Alice all he saw was trees.
"Listen!" whispered Rosalie , they all froze
"Can you hear that , its a voice shouting" she smiled "Its Henry I'm sure of it , hes's shouting Renesmee"
They ran towards the voice and sure enough Henry was stood over Renesmee shouting,
"Resmee, Resmee" he shouted in a gravel voice. he saw Emmett and ran to him , draaging him to were she lay.
Edward held Renesmee whilst Jasper broke the trap , there were lttle marks were the traps teeth had predded into her skin.
"Resmee head" henry shouted
Carlisle took a closer look at her, he moved her hair her skin was pink,
"Shes banged her head" he said checking the rest of her
"Nessie , baby, its grandfather are you okay" he said softly
her lips puckered and she smiled
He turned to Henry and smiled
"Well done Henry you saved nessie" and he rufled his hair
"Resmee fine?" he asked
"Yes shes going to be fine thanks to you" Edward smiled
Henry walked over to Jasper, "Stay?" he asked
Jasper looked round and everyone smiled "Would you like to saty with us Henry" he knelt down infront of him.
Henry looked round at all the faces of his family "Hell yeah" he shouted , everyone looked at Emmett who shrugged and laughed...........
"I'm sorry " she whispered,
"Its ok Alice its not your fault" he sighed
"i'm sorry Carlisle, i've let you down" she walked slowly over to Carlisle and stood infront of him waiting for his reaction.
"Sorry? , bella theres nothing to be sorry for , considering what you have been through the past weeks." he smiled kissing her forehead
Jasper appeared rubbing his arm absent mindedly , his new scars pink againt his alabastor skin.
"Jasper I......." she broke off
"No problem Bella i've had worse" he smiled and shrugged , she turned to reach for Edwards hand he stretched out his arm and just above his cuff was another pink cresent moon scar , she put her hand over her mouth and looked at him and then traced the scar with her finger,
"i bit you too" she hissed taking a few steps back,
she turned to run but he had hold of her wrist , "Bella stop it now" he growled.
She sat onto the porch steps her head in her hands Edward sat beside her wrapping his arms round her shaking body
"SSh its ok now , we are back together , I am never leaving you again" he whispered kissing her hair
"But Renesmee , you saw what happened when i held her , when am I going to be able to hold my daughter again" she sighed
"Bella remember when we first met how it almost killed me to be near you , then I became used to it" he smiled
"So I have to hunt more often and hold my breath around her , like I first did with Charlie" she asked
"Thats right" he smiled his crooked smile and she knew things were going to be oaky.
"I missed you so much Edward Cullen" she whispered
"I missed you too Mrs Cullen" he hissed playfully as his soft lips carressed hers , then he sat up "Do you need to hunt my love"
" Yes" she sighed ,
They hunted locally , Edward as usual was finished before her , his eyes were now liquid gold , he leant against a tree and watched Bellas lithe body take down an elk and drain it in a matter of seconds , she looked back at him his face was glowing,
"What?" she smiled
"You have no idea how much I want you right now" he hissed , a low growl ripping from his throat , she threw herself at him and they fell to the ground,
"So how long is it before your stronger than me again" she mumbled through her parted lips as they pressed hard against his
"I dont know why?" he smiled
"I just like you being stronger , taking charge " she laughed and thoughts of their first night together filled her head.
"Mmmmm I think I can handle being the strongest for a while" he hissed. She closed her eyes and let him take control of their bodies.
They walked hand in hand back to the house , carlisle was outside waiting for them , edward frowned , his body tensed
"What is it?" she asked
"Trouble" he whispered
Edward nodded at Carlisles silent explanation , then shook his head
"Whens the meeting" he spat
"What , what meeting , Edward , carlisle please tell me whats going on" she begged , carlisle nodded
"Sam has called a meeting, we are to go to the clearing this evening at dusk" Carlilse replied
"A meeting?..... this is about me isnt it.. Its all my fault"
"Bella its not your fault , Jacob and Leah payed a dangerous game and lost" Carlisle sighed
"I'm going with her" Edward hissed
"We are all going my son , I told Seth to tell Sam all of us or non of us"
"But you didnt do anything , you didnt break the treaty , it was me" she sighed looking down at her ahnds she could feel the burning in her throat again,
"Bella Cullen , look at me" came a soft voice at the door she turned and Esme was stood beside Carlisle holing his hand , jasper was just visible behind them,
Bella stood and looked at her family , Esme held out her hand and Bella took it.
"Isabella Cullen you have been part of my , no our family , since the day Edward decided he couldnt live without you" she smiled at Edward ,"We look after our family, we stand united" she smiled and kissed her hand
"But I cant allow you to put yourselves in danger" she sighed
"Oh and I suppose you are going to stop us" laughed Emmett from the living room.....
"Mommy....." a voice came from inside, "I missed you so much" she squealed pushing her way through the adults , she jumped nto Bellas arms , who in turn looked quickly at Edward and held her breath , Jasper was on hand just incase and she was pleased about that.
She kissed her daughters hair , Edward wrapped his arms around his family.
"Mommy i never want to see Jacob again he scared me" she snuggled into bellas chest.
Bella looked at Edward pleading for him to say something,
"dont worry angel you will never see him again" Edward smiled lifting his daughter from bellas arms,
"Go play with henry sweetheart" he smiled and she skipped indoors.
"Do you want to go home" he smiled , she frowned , she hadnt been home since the night he had taken Renesmee.
Edward hissed as he read her thoughts , saw the pictures playing as a bad home movie of jacob disapearing through the window with his daughter , the look on Bellas face when she realised she had gone. He sighed.
"Oh I'm sorry I didnt mean for you to see all that" she sighed taking his hands
"I needed to see it my love , I needed to know how you felt" he smiled and kissed her cheek "Maybe we'll go home later".
"You know Carlisle was right" she smiled
"about what?"
"His theory , why I was like I was , when my thirst got so bad , it was painful and I screamed I sceamed to let jacob know how much I was hurting and I felt strong and empowered"
"Thats good then you dont have to tell carlisle about the change" he smiled
"No dont you understand I have to I realise that now I have to get it out" She took his head in her hands "You dont have to listen" she smiled
"I'll hear it second hand later i'd rather hear it from you" he sighed
"I'll call everyone together once Renesmee and Henry are down for their nap" he stood and began to walk inside,
"I tried Edward" she whispered not looking at him, "I tried to be strong and brave"
he stopped and turned to her.
"Is that why you think I dont want to hear , because I would think you were weak" his eyes narrowed
"I didnt want you to hear how much pain I'd put you through" he whispered and continued inside.
Renesmee and Henry were playing hide and seek with Alice , which jasper found highly amusing much to Renesmees disgust as Alice seemed to know exactly were she had hidden everytime.
"Lets go hide outside" she whispered to Henry who smiled and followed.
Alice began to count , then she stopped and gasped
"Edward ,Bella Renesmme... shes hurt" she shouted
"Where is she? Alice" asked Edward who was now on the lawn with everyone else ,
"Trees all I can see is trees" she exclaimed
"can you see if shes badly hurt"asked Carlisle
"No shes not bad , shes looking at her leg in a bear trap" sighed Edward
"Bear traps! thats west of the river" shouted Emmett and he disapeared
"Emmett " they shouted but it was no use Edward was already hot on his heels followed by the rest.
As they got closer Edward could hear her thoughts, ut she didnt know where she was , like Alice all he saw was trees.
"Listen!" whispered Rosalie , they all froze
"Can you hear that , its a voice shouting" she smiled "Its Henry I'm sure of it , hes's shouting Renesmee"
They ran towards the voice and sure enough Henry was stood over Renesmee shouting,
"Resmee, Resmee" he shouted in a gravel voice. he saw Emmett and ran to him , draaging him to were she lay.
Edward held Renesmee whilst Jasper broke the trap , there were lttle marks were the traps teeth had predded into her skin.
"Resmee head" henry shouted
Carlisle took a closer look at her, he moved her hair her skin was pink,
"Shes banged her head" he said checking the rest of her
"Nessie , baby, its grandfather are you okay" he said softly
her lips puckered and she smiled
He turned to Henry and smiled
"Well done Henry you saved nessie" and he rufled his hair
"Resmee fine?" he asked
"Yes shes going to be fine thanks to you" Edward smiled
Henry walked over to Jasper, "Stay?" he asked
Jasper looked round and everyone smiled "Would you like to saty with us Henry" he knelt down infront of him.
Henry looked round at all the faces of his family "Hell yeah" he shouted , everyone looked at Emmett who shrugged and laughed...........
sunrise ~ chapter 15
" Leah!" she hissed
"And you were expecting" she hissed "What jacob? , no he's learnt his lesson on that one i think"
"What do you want Leah?" snarled Bella "I'm on nuetral ground here"
"You are now but you werent before and the others didny have the balls to take you down , when he had you" she was pacing round Bella now inspecting her like a piece of meat,
"You know I really dont know what he see's in you" she laughed
"ok Leah , probably not a good idea to mess with me right now ok" she hissed shadowing her every move.
"Ah I know you look at the mother to see what the daughter will turn out like" she jibed changing direction
"Leah I'm warning you don't piss me off , Jacob has done enough damage just go home" Bella sighed , she didnt want to get into a fight with Leah.
"Good idea Leah , come home" whined behind her Sam was crouched in the undergrowth stood full size and walked between her and Bella.
"I wondered how long it would take for you to arrive oh fallen Alpha she smirked
"Enough Leah" your mum sent me out to get you , there has been enough disgrace on the pack without you making it into a war" he snarled
"DISGRACE! , Ha" she hissed "No I ts just that jacob did what the rest of you have no balls to do"
"I think its about time you move over and let the next generation take over" she smiled turning back to Bella,
She was crouched ready for an attack she knew this wouldnt just be a war of words , Leah had every intention of finishing this here and now.
"Now what should we do with you" she smiled then phased , a growl ripped from bellas throat,
Leah lunged knocking Sam out of the way , he turned to lunge at her but a great russet wolf stood i his way , blocking him from stopping the enslaught,
"Leave!" bellowed Jacob and Sam cowered and could not refuse his Alpha,
Jacob the turned his attention on Leah who was pacing backwards and forwards like a lion in the zoo after smelling its lunch,
"Now what do we have here" he said after he had phased back.
"She's mine Jake , I want to enjoy ripping her to pieces you had your chance but you wanted to play happy families" she whined and with that she attacked..........................
"She's completly disapeared it was fuzzy she was talking to someone and now she gone , Edward that can only mean one thing!" Alice cried,
"Jacob!" he hissed and he ran from the house followed by carlisle ,and his brothers..........
Leah had the upper hand , she had been looking at jake when Leah attacked ,
Leahs sharp teeth were round the top of Bellas arm , she twisted and turned until she was free , she looked down at her arm it was grazed a little but still attatched, it was her turn to attack an electricity ran through her veins and a blur of red clouded her vision.
"Bella NO!" came a shout from behind her , she turned to attack running towards the voice , then she heard a softer voice and that caught her off guard,
"Jake , please keep still I need to see if she bit you" sighed carlisle
"Get off me , shes mad aaah doc get off me" he howled in pain "She didnt bite me" he shouted
"Emmett get him home or at least to the line" asked Carlisle
"You gotta be kidding me leave him here , he doesnt deserve our help" snapped Emmett but carlisle just glanced at him and he knew he had to obey his wishes,
Meantime Bella was being held to the ground by Jasper, she thrashed but it was no use she could feel the calm creeping over her and she tried to fight it,
"Jasper no , I want to kill him , get off me" she hissed
"Bella there will be no more death today" he whispered holding her down
"No more?" she was puzzled , she had run away from the hikers she knew she had , so who was dead?
"What are you talking about" she hissed struggling but she knew she would not win over Jasper , so she stopped and took deep breaths
"Are you calm now Bella? , can I leave go" Jasper whispered
"You tell me?" she spat , he sighed and eased a little allowing her to sit up, Edward was off in the distance crouched over something,
"Whats he doing , why isnt he comforting me" she hissed , then everything swam back to her , the words , then the attack then!
" Oh god no , no I didnt I couldnt have" she looked up at Jasper and then over to Edward, "Jasper?" she sighed
"There was nothing you could do , you have been through so much recently" he smiled trying to make her feel better
"Your a newborn Bella , remember that" sighed Carlisle
"But Leah , she was so stupid she should have known" she sighed , then she remembered Leah hadnt been alone,
"Jacob no I didnt , not jake" she cried , Jasper shook his head,
"Emmett has taken him back to Sam, he's in a pretty bad way" said jasper not sounding too sorry.
Edward walked towards his wife , his eyes were dark and solid.
She couldnt look at him , she tensed and Jaspers arms tightened on hers,
"Its ok Jaz I'll take it from here" he sighed , jasper nodded ans slowly released her arms judging her emotions as he did.
Edward sat down by the side of Bella and placed his hand in hers , she looked at their hands clasped together but she still couldnt look into his face,
"I killed her" she whispered
"I know" he sighed
"I'm sorry"
"Its not your fault bella , she pushed you" he exhaled and moved his hands slowly to her face , her body was suddenly warm , she could feel his love flow through her. she leaned into his shoulder and didnt move , they sat until morning holding one another , neither of them spoke.
"But can you tell me something" he whispered , and she knew what he was going to answer she thought of how she felt when she smelt Renesmees soft scent and how she was so afraid she might hurt her , she couldn't say it aloud.
"And you were expecting" she hissed "What jacob? , no he's learnt his lesson on that one i think"
"What do you want Leah?" snarled Bella "I'm on nuetral ground here"
"You are now but you werent before and the others didny have the balls to take you down , when he had you" she was pacing round Bella now inspecting her like a piece of meat,
"You know I really dont know what he see's in you" she laughed
"ok Leah , probably not a good idea to mess with me right now ok" she hissed shadowing her every move.
"Ah I know you look at the mother to see what the daughter will turn out like" she jibed changing direction
"Leah I'm warning you don't piss me off , Jacob has done enough damage just go home" Bella sighed , she didnt want to get into a fight with Leah.
"Good idea Leah , come home" whined behind her Sam was crouched in the undergrowth stood full size and walked between her and Bella.
"I wondered how long it would take for you to arrive oh fallen Alpha she smirked
"Enough Leah" your mum sent me out to get you , there has been enough disgrace on the pack without you making it into a war" he snarled
"DISGRACE! , Ha" she hissed "No I ts just that jacob did what the rest of you have no balls to do"
"I think its about time you move over and let the next generation take over" she smiled turning back to Bella,
She was crouched ready for an attack she knew this wouldnt just be a war of words , Leah had every intention of finishing this here and now.
"Now what should we do with you" she smiled then phased , a growl ripped from bellas throat,
Leah lunged knocking Sam out of the way , he turned to lunge at her but a great russet wolf stood i his way , blocking him from stopping the enslaught,
"Leave!" bellowed Jacob and Sam cowered and could not refuse his Alpha,
Jacob the turned his attention on Leah who was pacing backwards and forwards like a lion in the zoo after smelling its lunch,
"Now what do we have here" he said after he had phased back.
"She's mine Jake , I want to enjoy ripping her to pieces you had your chance but you wanted to play happy families" she whined and with that she attacked..........................
"She's completly disapeared it was fuzzy she was talking to someone and now she gone , Edward that can only mean one thing!" Alice cried,
"Jacob!" he hissed and he ran from the house followed by carlisle ,and his brothers..........
Leah had the upper hand , she had been looking at jake when Leah attacked ,
Leahs sharp teeth were round the top of Bellas arm , she twisted and turned until she was free , she looked down at her arm it was grazed a little but still attatched, it was her turn to attack an electricity ran through her veins and a blur of red clouded her vision.
"Bella NO!" came a shout from behind her , she turned to attack running towards the voice , then she heard a softer voice and that caught her off guard,
"Jake , please keep still I need to see if she bit you" sighed carlisle
"Get off me , shes mad aaah doc get off me" he howled in pain "She didnt bite me" he shouted
"Emmett get him home or at least to the line" asked Carlisle
"You gotta be kidding me leave him here , he doesnt deserve our help" snapped Emmett but carlisle just glanced at him and he knew he had to obey his wishes,
Meantime Bella was being held to the ground by Jasper, she thrashed but it was no use she could feel the calm creeping over her and she tried to fight it,
"Jasper no , I want to kill him , get off me" she hissed
"Bella there will be no more death today" he whispered holding her down
"No more?" she was puzzled , she had run away from the hikers she knew she had , so who was dead?
"What are you talking about" she hissed struggling but she knew she would not win over Jasper , so she stopped and took deep breaths
"Are you calm now Bella? , can I leave go" Jasper whispered
"You tell me?" she spat , he sighed and eased a little allowing her to sit up, Edward was off in the distance crouched over something,
"Whats he doing , why isnt he comforting me" she hissed , then everything swam back to her , the words , then the attack then!
" Oh god no , no I didnt I couldnt have" she looked up at Jasper and then over to Edward, "Jasper?" she sighed
"There was nothing you could do , you have been through so much recently" he smiled trying to make her feel better
"Your a newborn Bella , remember that" sighed Carlisle
"But Leah , she was so stupid she should have known" she sighed , then she remembered Leah hadnt been alone,
"Jacob no I didnt , not jake" she cried , Jasper shook his head,
"Emmett has taken him back to Sam, he's in a pretty bad way" said jasper not sounding too sorry.
Edward walked towards his wife , his eyes were dark and solid.
She couldnt look at him , she tensed and Jaspers arms tightened on hers,
"Its ok Jaz I'll take it from here" he sighed , jasper nodded ans slowly released her arms judging her emotions as he did.
Edward sat down by the side of Bella and placed his hand in hers , she looked at their hands clasped together but she still couldnt look into his face,
"I killed her" she whispered
"I know" he sighed
"I'm sorry"
"Its not your fault bella , she pushed you" he exhaled and moved his hands slowly to her face , her body was suddenly warm , she could feel his love flow through her. she leaned into his shoulder and didnt move , they sat until morning holding one another , neither of them spoke.
"But can you tell me something" he whispered , and she knew what he was going to answer she thought of how she felt when she smelt Renesmees soft scent and how she was so afraid she might hurt her , she couldn't say it aloud.
sunrise~ chapter 14
Carlisle , do you think she will ever rememeber Renesmee and Edward" asked Emmett
"i hope so my son , only time will tell"
"Yes time is all she needs now and its on her side , she responded well to Jaspers words" Edward smiled
Jasper and bella were already back from hunting when they arrived home, she was sat on the porch steps repeating the word why over and over,
"Jasper" frowned Edward at that moment bellas head snapped up and with an ear splittin growl she launched for Edward , he lay spread eagle in the dirt,
Emmett went to lift her off but Edward shook his head , it didnt matter what she did to him he still loved her,
"Why" she hissed, "I heard you all , you left me there , with him" she hissed
"I dont understand , how could you know" asked Edward
"Why " she hissed again but this time she turned to the rest of her audience, "Why" you all left me I heard you talking and laughing" she spat , she turned back to Edward,
" I could smell your scent , I could taste your body and my throat burned and yet you left" she began to shake and then rolled off him with her back turned she continued to shake,
"bella my love is that what you think , that we , That I abandoned you" he sighed
"I heard you , you and Jasper and Emmett laughing and joking , Edward I heard you" she sighed turning to her husband,
"You remember me" he smiled
"Of course how do you think i lived through each day each hour with him" she spat
"Oh bella we are so sorry that was all meant for Jacobs ers to get him to move you , if we'd had thought .....no we should have thought of course you were able to her us" carlisle exhaled , sh shook her head and looked at edward, she looked into his now darkened eyes and realised she had done him no justice at all from her memories.
"Help me" she whispered
Edward slowly put his hands on either side of her face , she flinched but he didnt move , he pulled her face towards his and kissed her softly , she struggled and so he stopped.
"Edward" she whispered tracing his face with her hands
"My love" he smiled , lifted one of her hands and kissed it.
"Edward" she repeated but this time with more conviction, she looked up to him
"I've missed you" she sighed
"I'm so sorry" his eyes stared into hers
"Dont you ever leave me again" she hissed but there was a trace of a smile
Then she gazed at her family , and smiled
"I missed you guys , i thought i'd lost you forever"
"Welcome back" smiled Rosalie
"MUMMY!" came a scream from behind them , Renesmee ran towards her and Jasper tensed.
Renesmee threw herself into Bellas arms, Bella froze and Jasper picked Renesmee up ,
"Mummy is tired sweetie you can see her in the morning" he carried her upstairs , when he came down she was gone.
"Where is she" he hissed
"she just got up and ran she didnt know where she was going" sighed Alice
"what and nobody followed her" he spat
"i'll keep my eye on her dont worry" she smiled
"What if she comes across , hunters or hikers" he yelled and with that he disapeared
Bella ran , she didnt know wre she was going just that she had to get away from them from her , so she didnt hurt her, her throat burned again , where could she hide , take refuge but still be able to let him know she was safe.
Then she rememebred the campsite she had used the night before the newborn fight , that was out of thre way of humans and far enought away from them so that Alice could see her. she picked up a scent as she was running , a new scent but it seemed some how familiar too, she stopped and crouched ready for attack , but there was nothing behind her.
I need to hunt she thought to herself as she got higher into the mountains she came across a cougar , she brought it down with ease and drained it in a matter of minutes.
Higher and higher she climbed until she reached a small clearing just before the site she picked up voices and her throat burned again , she shook her head but the pull of fresh warm blood was too much , she silently made herway towards the talking , beyond the trees were two humans , she couldnt make out whether thet were male or female but then a gain that didnt matter to her.
"are you sure its safe , so far up" said one of the hikers , Ah ones female she thought , weak .
"Yes dear the nice man at the sporting goods said it was a prime place this time of year" , so a couple thats nice she thought.
Then she shook her head no she musnt , she will not disapoint Edward , wait a minute she thought why not? , Edward had killed dozens of people and Rosalie had drained a few too and she didnt want to think how many jasper had taken down , two wont matter that much.
Edward had returned unable to locate her and was sat on the porch steps,
"Edward" Alice shouted "Shes in the mountains she 's ok , but no wait , no Bella dont" she sighed
"What is it , whats wrong" he hissed
"Hikers , two of them shes thinking of attacking them, no" she shook her head
"No she will be so upset if she does" sighed Esme , Edward wen to run,
"Its no use son, by the time you get there it will be too late , you need to be here when she returns , she will need to know that its okay" Carlisle pleaded with his son.
"Okay I've never taken out humans before how do I get both without one of them screaming and running off" she thought to herself , then she worked it out , "I'll break their necks , yes thats it they will never see it coming then i can feed" she whispered to herself
she walked stealthly towards the ignorant hikers , a twig cracked beneath her foot and her head snapped up , at the same time as the hikers,
"Whats was that daddy" came a voice that didnt come from the couple , then an angel appesred from between them a Chocolate eyed angel,
Bella froze and gazed into her eyes , they were frightened eyes ,
Bella turned and ran what was she thinking she couldnt do it she had to get away before she couldnt stop herself as she ran she picked up a scent again but it wasnt the humans it was the scent from before , she stopped and turned,
"Okay I know someone is following me" she hissed,
there was a rustle of leaves and from behind the undergrowth stalked.................
"i hope so my son , only time will tell"
"Yes time is all she needs now and its on her side , she responded well to Jaspers words" Edward smiled
Jasper and bella were already back from hunting when they arrived home, she was sat on the porch steps repeating the word why over and over,
"Jasper" frowned Edward at that moment bellas head snapped up and with an ear splittin growl she launched for Edward , he lay spread eagle in the dirt,
Emmett went to lift her off but Edward shook his head , it didnt matter what she did to him he still loved her,
"Why" she hissed, "I heard you all , you left me there , with him" she hissed
"I dont understand , how could you know" asked Edward
"Why " she hissed again but this time she turned to the rest of her audience, "Why" you all left me I heard you talking and laughing" she spat , she turned back to Edward,
" I could smell your scent , I could taste your body and my throat burned and yet you left" she began to shake and then rolled off him with her back turned she continued to shake,
"bella my love is that what you think , that we , That I abandoned you" he sighed
"I heard you , you and Jasper and Emmett laughing and joking , Edward I heard you" she sighed turning to her husband,
"You remember me" he smiled
"Of course how do you think i lived through each day each hour with him" she spat
"Oh bella we are so sorry that was all meant for Jacobs ers to get him to move you , if we'd had thought .....no we should have thought of course you were able to her us" carlisle exhaled , sh shook her head and looked at edward, she looked into his now darkened eyes and realised she had done him no justice at all from her memories.
"Help me" she whispered
Edward slowly put his hands on either side of her face , she flinched but he didnt move , he pulled her face towards his and kissed her softly , she struggled and so he stopped.
"Edward" she whispered tracing his face with her hands
"My love" he smiled , lifted one of her hands and kissed it.
"Edward" she repeated but this time with more conviction, she looked up to him
"I've missed you" she sighed
"I'm so sorry" his eyes stared into hers
"Dont you ever leave me again" she hissed but there was a trace of a smile
Then she gazed at her family , and smiled
"I missed you guys , i thought i'd lost you forever"
"Welcome back" smiled Rosalie
"MUMMY!" came a scream from behind them , Renesmee ran towards her and Jasper tensed.
Renesmee threw herself into Bellas arms, Bella froze and Jasper picked Renesmee up ,
"Mummy is tired sweetie you can see her in the morning" he carried her upstairs , when he came down she was gone.
"Where is she" he hissed
"she just got up and ran she didnt know where she was going" sighed Alice
"what and nobody followed her" he spat
"i'll keep my eye on her dont worry" she smiled
"What if she comes across , hunters or hikers" he yelled and with that he disapeared
Bella ran , she didnt know wre she was going just that she had to get away from them from her , so she didnt hurt her, her throat burned again , where could she hide , take refuge but still be able to let him know she was safe.
Then she rememebred the campsite she had used the night before the newborn fight , that was out of thre way of humans and far enought away from them so that Alice could see her. she picked up a scent as she was running , a new scent but it seemed some how familiar too, she stopped and crouched ready for attack , but there was nothing behind her.
I need to hunt she thought to herself as she got higher into the mountains she came across a cougar , she brought it down with ease and drained it in a matter of minutes.
Higher and higher she climbed until she reached a small clearing just before the site she picked up voices and her throat burned again , she shook her head but the pull of fresh warm blood was too much , she silently made herway towards the talking , beyond the trees were two humans , she couldnt make out whether thet were male or female but then a gain that didnt matter to her.
"are you sure its safe , so far up" said one of the hikers , Ah ones female she thought , weak .
"Yes dear the nice man at the sporting goods said it was a prime place this time of year" , so a couple thats nice she thought.
Then she shook her head no she musnt , she will not disapoint Edward , wait a minute she thought why not? , Edward had killed dozens of people and Rosalie had drained a few too and she didnt want to think how many jasper had taken down , two wont matter that much.
Edward had returned unable to locate her and was sat on the porch steps,
"Edward" Alice shouted "Shes in the mountains she 's ok , but no wait , no Bella dont" she sighed
"What is it , whats wrong" he hissed
"Hikers , two of them shes thinking of attacking them, no" she shook her head
"No she will be so upset if she does" sighed Esme , Edward wen to run,
"Its no use son, by the time you get there it will be too late , you need to be here when she returns , she will need to know that its okay" Carlisle pleaded with his son.
"Okay I've never taken out humans before how do I get both without one of them screaming and running off" she thought to herself , then she worked it out , "I'll break their necks , yes thats it they will never see it coming then i can feed" she whispered to herself
she walked stealthly towards the ignorant hikers , a twig cracked beneath her foot and her head snapped up , at the same time as the hikers,
"Whats was that daddy" came a voice that didnt come from the couple , then an angel appesred from between them a Chocolate eyed angel,
Bella froze and gazed into her eyes , they were frightened eyes ,
Bella turned and ran what was she thinking she couldnt do it she had to get away before she couldnt stop herself as she ran she picked up a scent again but it wasnt the humans it was the scent from before , she stopped and turned,
"Okay I know someone is following me" she hissed,
there was a rustle of leaves and from behind the undergrowth stalked.................
sunrise ~ chapter 13
"We act now!" shouted Carlisle "I will go first and try and reason with him , if that fails Emmett and Edward you distract him whilst Jasper gets bella out , understood?"
They all nodded .
They arrived oin the clearing and made their way towards where Seth had said where the cave was,
Carlisle stood in the cave mouth,
"Jacob black" he called there was a hiss then silence
"Jacob Black I wish to speak to you" Carlisle called again
"Doc" came a voice behind him , he swung round , it was jacob leaning against a tree,
"Jacob ,its over , let her go" he pleaded
"How did you find her did my little friend tell you" he gestured towards Seth,
"Actually Alice saw her , she was far enough away from the res" he remained calm
" But doc youve crossed the line" he said smugly
"Actually , this cave is exactly on the line so no foul play haas taken place" his voice showed a hint of impatience now , jacob growled and jumped infront of carlisle.
"He wont want her back now I garantee you" he smiled
"Enough games Jake , Renesmee misses her mother"Their was a low hiss from inside the cave.
Jake shrugged and walked into the cave there was alot of hissing and growling,
"Aww come on bells, we have company , we cant keep tham waiting" CRACK! , "Bitch!" he swore and Edward moved towards the cave, jaspper held out his arm,
"She wont know you , trust me" he sighed
Amoment later he appeared again with what looked to everyone as a struggling animal , then as the body was thrown to the ground hissing , Carlisle gasped
She was paler than he had ever seen hereyes were wild and crimson , bordered with purple.
She hissed and growled placing herself in a low crouch ready for attack.
"Bella " whispered carlisle , she didnt answer
"what have you done to her"he sighed
"oh she'll be ok doc , now run along" he said tapping bella with his foot she snarled
"I'm sorry i cant do that" carlisle shook his head
"No choice really unless you want to fight me" he jibed
"He won't but we will" hissed Edward as he and his brothers walked through the trees,
Jacob smiled and pushed Bella back down with his foot , she took a swipe at him , Edward froze looking into her eyes.
"edward " whispered jasper
"Not as pretty now is she" jacob laughed "spoilt goods now"
Emmett lunged for Jacob who moved just in time
"Come on boys " he laughed
This time it was Edwards turn and he didnt miss he grabbed jacob by the troat and pinned him to a tree.
Jacob writhed and struggled but edward was too strong and Emmett was now holding his arms around the tree
"You will pay for what you have done to my family , dog" edward spat "Did you hear me MY family" he shouted in jacobs face.
"Your family , she doesnt even recognise you , idiot" jacob hissed
Edward turned to look at Bella she was still crouched low watching them , her eyes hungry, crimson and dead.
Jasper walked over to her,
"Bella" he whispered , she hissed at him and lunged , he reacted just in time and threw her over his shoulder , she landed on all fours and crouched ready for the attack again.
She threw herself at him again and again , she got lucky a few times sinking her teeth into his arm and shoulder , he caught her again and threw her atleast twenty feet or so , she stood and shook it off , again she attacked but this time Edward stepped infront of Jasper , just before impact he held out his arms , she hit him point blank in the chest and they rolled to the floor she was pinning him to the ground
"My Bella" he whispered, she snapped at him and re coiled on the wet floor.
Emmett was still holding Jacob, "let him go" said carlisle
"Carlisle?" hissed Emmett
"He can do no more harm , today , we must focus on bella"
Emmett let go of Jacob who disapeared into the trees.
"Bella" whispered Jasper , she hissed and he slapped her , she growled as a response,
"Bella cullen" he whispered again , she spat again but did not attack
Jasper knelt in front of her and grabbed her shoulders , she tried to wriggle free but he held her tight until she calmed down,
Then she gazed into his eyes with recognition,
"Help me" she cried , he knelt over her and began to whisper in her ear , so fast and quiet the others had difficulty following his words , but edward read his thoughts,
"No" he cried and lunged down towards Jasper and Bella , Emmett caught him and threw him back , "Jasper knows whats hes doing" he hissed and stood between Edward and Bella ,
"But you didnt hear what he said to her" he rasped
"The hell I did, but I trust him" he put his hand out to Edward.
Jasper sat for hours in conversation with Bella when she hissed he slapped her,she re coiled but never attacked.
Finally he held out his hand and she took it,
"Shes ready to hunt" he whispered
"Edward" , he stood holding bellas hand , Edward nodded, she looked at jasper and they disapeared into the forest to hunt .....................
They all nodded .
They arrived oin the clearing and made their way towards where Seth had said where the cave was,
Carlisle stood in the cave mouth,
"Jacob black" he called there was a hiss then silence
"Jacob Black I wish to speak to you" Carlisle called again
"Doc" came a voice behind him , he swung round , it was jacob leaning against a tree,
"Jacob ,its over , let her go" he pleaded
"How did you find her did my little friend tell you" he gestured towards Seth,
"Actually Alice saw her , she was far enough away from the res" he remained calm
" But doc youve crossed the line" he said smugly
"Actually , this cave is exactly on the line so no foul play haas taken place" his voice showed a hint of impatience now , jacob growled and jumped infront of carlisle.
"He wont want her back now I garantee you" he smiled
"Enough games Jake , Renesmee misses her mother"Their was a low hiss from inside the cave.
Jake shrugged and walked into the cave there was alot of hissing and growling,
"Aww come on bells, we have company , we cant keep tham waiting" CRACK! , "Bitch!" he swore and Edward moved towards the cave, jaspper held out his arm,
"She wont know you , trust me" he sighed
Amoment later he appeared again with what looked to everyone as a struggling animal , then as the body was thrown to the ground hissing , Carlisle gasped
She was paler than he had ever seen hereyes were wild and crimson , bordered with purple.
She hissed and growled placing herself in a low crouch ready for attack.
"Bella " whispered carlisle , she didnt answer
"what have you done to her"he sighed
"oh she'll be ok doc , now run along" he said tapping bella with his foot she snarled
"I'm sorry i cant do that" carlisle shook his head
"No choice really unless you want to fight me" he jibed
"He won't but we will" hissed Edward as he and his brothers walked through the trees,
Jacob smiled and pushed Bella back down with his foot , she took a swipe at him , Edward froze looking into her eyes.
"edward " whispered jasper
"Not as pretty now is she" jacob laughed "spoilt goods now"
Emmett lunged for Jacob who moved just in time
"Come on boys " he laughed
This time it was Edwards turn and he didnt miss he grabbed jacob by the troat and pinned him to a tree.
Jacob writhed and struggled but edward was too strong and Emmett was now holding his arms around the tree
"You will pay for what you have done to my family , dog" edward spat "Did you hear me MY family" he shouted in jacobs face.
"Your family , she doesnt even recognise you , idiot" jacob hissed
Edward turned to look at Bella she was still crouched low watching them , her eyes hungry, crimson and dead.
Jasper walked over to her,
"Bella" he whispered , she hissed at him and lunged , he reacted just in time and threw her over his shoulder , she landed on all fours and crouched ready for the attack again.
She threw herself at him again and again , she got lucky a few times sinking her teeth into his arm and shoulder , he caught her again and threw her atleast twenty feet or so , she stood and shook it off , again she attacked but this time Edward stepped infront of Jasper , just before impact he held out his arms , she hit him point blank in the chest and they rolled to the floor she was pinning him to the ground
"My Bella" he whispered, she snapped at him and re coiled on the wet floor.
Emmett was still holding Jacob, "let him go" said carlisle
"Carlisle?" hissed Emmett
"He can do no more harm , today , we must focus on bella"
Emmett let go of Jacob who disapeared into the trees.
"Bella" whispered Jasper , she hissed and he slapped her , she growled as a response,
"Bella cullen" he whispered again , she spat again but did not attack
Jasper knelt in front of her and grabbed her shoulders , she tried to wriggle free but he held her tight until she calmed down,
Then she gazed into his eyes with recognition,
"Help me" she cried , he knelt over her and began to whisper in her ear , so fast and quiet the others had difficulty following his words , but edward read his thoughts,
"No" he cried and lunged down towards Jasper and Bella , Emmett caught him and threw him back , "Jasper knows whats hes doing" he hissed and stood between Edward and Bella ,
"But you didnt hear what he said to her" he rasped
"The hell I did, but I trust him" he put his hand out to Edward.
Jasper sat for hours in conversation with Bella when she hissed he slapped her,she re coiled but never attacked.
Finally he held out his hand and she took it,
"Shes ready to hunt" he whispered
"Edward" , he stood holding bellas hand , Edward nodded, she looked at jasper and they disapeared into the forest to hunt .....................
sunrise ~ Chapter 12
" Dammit" she screamed, she could smell all the scents of the forest through the crack in the cabin walls , now and then small creatures passed by , this was driving her insane all knowledge of time and existence were fading she could feel it , animal instincts taking over every fibre of her body , images of Riley and Bree shot though her haed , she screamed again the pain was unbearable.
Would it be too late if Edward ever found her , would Jasper be able to tame her or was she destined for Italy or worse still another visit from Alec and Jane , she would welcome that vist now as long as the pain stopped then she saw Janes smug face finally being able to floor the indestructable Bella and she shook her head.
Renesmee awoke and was happy to see Seth he carried her on his back up to the house, they walked into the living room and Alice ran to greet them,
"Thats a fantastic idea" she smiled , Edward frowned then laughed at everyone elses puzzled looks
"Ok Alice are you going to fill them in or can I " he smiled
"Be my guest" and she stuck her tongue out at him and sat back down next to Jasper
"Ok Seth has come up with a plan to get bella out" he started , he then looked at Seth to continue he beamed and walked infront of the family,
"ok the cave I hid Bella in at first is on the treaty line , so its nuetral , I sat we make jacob so nervous that he thinks you know were he is and you have a plan to rescue her that when I suggest the cave he goes for it , the rest is up to you guys then" he smiled
"How" asked carlisle
"Edward" Seth gestured,
"We are going to do patrols everynight and day , up and down the line , Seth has shown me a good place which is almost in a direct line to the cabin" he continues,
"If you do it long enough , he we become nervous and then I can suggest a new hiding place,the cave" Seth grinned feling very proud of himself
"Excellent , when do we start" Emmett jumped up.
"How long will it take though" sighed Esme
"Its going to take a while thats the only problem a week maybe two" replied Seth seeing the flaw in his plan , Edward slapped him on the back and shook his head,
"Seth its a plan , a good one" he whispered
"If that dog....erm sorry seth , if Jacob continues to deny Bellas needs she is going to be very dangerous and vulnerable" hissed Jasper
"Thats were you come in...you need to be the only person who deals with her whilst in the clearing, I can have my reunion when shes safe" he smiled at his brother.
"Its going to be hard Edward and dangerous , she might not be....no. she wont be YOUR Bella for a while, and I will have to restrain her by any means possible" he sighed
"Jasper , I will not question your actions , whatever it takes i know you will do the best for her" he patted his brother on the shoulder
"Lets get going then" shouted Emmett jumping up and down and sparing with an invisible punchbag
"How can we help" asked Rose
"You will patrol too , that way it looks organised we will all help to get her home" smiled carlisle
"We have weather on our side too , the days are shorter and overcast , he will not be expecting a patrol during the day" Seth smiled
"Ok , so me , Jasper and Emmett take a few hours and then Carlisle and Esme then Alice and Rose can take over we need to make sure we dont draw attention to ourselves so plan your patrol wisely" Edward exhaled , he was going to see his bella again and not matter how long it took they would be a family again.
"Alice" whispered Renesmee
"Yes" she smiled
"Will you brush my hair"
"Of course sweetie , but cant you do it yourself i'm a little busy," she replied
"Yes I can but I love it when mummy brushes it " she sighed and turned to walk away , Alice swooped her off her feet and gave her a big hug,
"I'm sorry sweetie of course I'll brush your hair" and she kissed her cheek , she began to slowly brush her hair , the curls sprung back as the bristles left them,
"Alice" her voice was sweet , almost song like
"Yes Renesmee"
"Are you going to be my new mummy",
Alice looked into her deep chocolate brown eyes , she saw the pain and she almost forgot it wasnt bellas eyes she was looking into on the journey to Italy.
"NO nessie , you have a mummy and a daddy who love you very much" she kissed her hair,
"Is mummy coming back"
"Yes sweetheart , I promise you , will have your mummy back soon" , Edward cleared his throat behind her,
"You shouldnt have promised her" he whispers
"Edward , when I first saw Bella I knew you were going to be together, we have to hold onto that" she whispered
The day was filled with planning and chatting and trying to be normal around Renesmee , when Dusk came the atmosphere in the house changed it became almost military, Edward kissed his daughter goodnight and left with Emmett and Jasper, they took with them a football and an ice box the illusion of a mens night out , just incase.
They arrived at the clearing and dumped the items on the floor,
"Here" Edward whsipered and he pointed to a dense part of the forest,
They walked up and down the line , just close enough so he would pick up their scents , then they would stop as if talking and looking in the direction of the cabin.
This continued for a few hours , sometimes they picked up the ball and threw it around a little, just to continue the illusion.
The one thing they hadnt counted on was everything Jacob could smell and hear , so could Bella , she couldnt find within herself any reason why they all sounded so happy in the clearing , she could smell Edwards scent and her throat scorched, what was he doing , had he forgotten about her already she hissed under her breath.
"Ah yes you can hear them too , cant you , can you hear your beloved Edward and the leeches he calls brothers having fun" came a laugh from outside the cabin door,
"How cruel , to be so near yet so far, theyre just walking around out there" he jibed.
"Shut up!" she growled, the door opened and he stood filling the doorway,
"Wow nice purple eye makeup Bells" he laughed
She continued to claw her way at the floor her hands were black and mudddy , she had gone straight through the floor,
A few hours later the second patrol arrived , this one looked a little more intimidating , Carlisle and Esme didnt need an illusion nobody would be walking around at this time, they studied the forest , and stood for long periods of time looking in the cabins direction.
This patrol did make Jacob feel uneasy , he was quiet for a while , bella hissed as she smelled their scent , surley not Esme and carlisle too , wait their must be and explanation but she could no longer rationalise anything.
"Well theyre all out tonight , the fortune teller and blondie are here now , oh wait you can smell them cant you" he laughed
"I hate you" she hissed
"You'll thank me one day" he smiles
"You know Jacob I will tear you in two, never mind Edward" and she lunged at the doorway , hair flew everywhere and there where a number of cracks and crunches and guffaws but eventually he had her pinned aginst the wall, he laughed.
Although she was stronger than him like the newborns in the meadow she was predictable and easy to fight.
"Thats what I like to see a woman fighting for her..well vamp.. he likes you fighting his battles doesnt he"
"Do you really want to know, what he likes, what he does enjoy me doing for him" she hissed with a smug grin
He scowled and she laughed meniacly, he turned and slammed the door.
"Are you sure you don't want to know , I could tell you what I like him to do too , so you dont dissapoint me , you know" she sighed and tried to imagine their first night after her change , the passion, the need, the lust.... then it faded to blood lust and she let out an ear piercing scream.
Jacob shuddered and turned , Seth was stood infront of him,
"What do you want" he hissed
"Theyre making plans to cross the line , all of them in one force" Seth tried to sound casual
"And you know this how?" he asked his eyes narrowing
"Cos I gave them the idea" he smiled
"How do i know you arent working with them" he spat
"Because unlike some I doont turn my back on my people Jake, I'm doing this for you, I want it over with"
Bella could hear them arguing outside , she couldnt believe Seth would betray Edward like this,
She closed her eyes and tried to think of his features , "Concentrate" she whispered to herself,
his face his square jaw , his eyes ,she screwed her eyes up tight she had to keep his face in her head, his marble body his crooked smile , then a vision of him playing around with Emmett and jasper for earlier in the evening popped in and she clawed her face.
Henry jumped from Rosalies knee and ran to Edward, he places his hands on his face smoothing his lips and stroking his eyes ,
"Hey" Edward shouted as he clasped hold of Henrys hands ready to strike Edwards face. Emmett picked him up and took him outside
"What the hell was that" he hissed
"It bella , she was imagining your features I saw it in his head didnt you" asked Alice
"Yes but I mean he went to hit me?"
"Her thirst has taken over her she cant rationlise anything now , she is a true newborn in every sense of the word" exhaled Jasper
Alice walked outside and Edward followed ,
"Alice please do you see anything"
"No shes still to close to them" she sighed
"I can hear the packs thoughts" whispered Edward walking towards the edge of the lawn "Theyre restless , there is talk of mutiny " he sighed
"They are tired of his games, yet they wont interfere the Alpha is law and they cannot undermind him." sighed carlisle
There was a rustle in the trees and Emmett hissed, Edward held up his hand,
"Its okay its Seth" he smiled
Seth walked out into the early morning light, "Okay I've started to regain some trust"
"How long" asked Carlisle
"maybe another night or two , he is so protective of her..sorry Edward" he sighed
"Shes been gone too long already, its driving me insane" he turned and walked into the house , Alice caught him by his shoulder,
"We all feel your pain Edward , truly we do" , he sighed and continued inside.
"Oh Edward I forgot" shouted Seth , "She not taking it lying down, shes already broken his wrist and a few ribs, not to mention when i was there she yelled at him every two minutes" he laughed,
Edward didnt turn round he just smiled to himself "Thats my Bella" he whispered.
The next day was an unusually sunny one for Forks at this time of year so no patrols could be sent out , which aggitated Edward even more, so he kept his distance in his room.
Rosalie continued the days lessons for Henry and Renesmee it kept her hands busy,
"Nessie, put your workbook on the table sweetie you cant work like that" she smiled
Rensemee ignored her,
"Renesmee" she said again placing her fingers ontop of her book , Renesmee hissed,
"Renesmee how dare you!" she shouted
"Renesmee carlie cullen, apologise this instant" scorned Carlisle
"No" she spat in a low whisper
"Nessie" he said softly but with authority"apologise please"
"I said NO! , leave me alone" she screamed and ran from the table and upstairs, she passed Edward who was on his way down,
"Whats going on, why does Renesmee hate evreyone" he asked
"I dont know what happened she just exploded she wouldnt put her book on the table when i asked" said Rose pointing to the book on the floor, she bent down to pick it up and a tattered book fell from inside, Edward didnt need to see the title, he knew what it was he had seen its broken spine on Charlies kitchen table all too often.
"Oh Edward I'm sorry i ddint know" she sighed, handing him the book, he turned it over and over in his hands as if it where a lost treasure , then he lifted it to his nose and inhaled her sweet scent , he said nothing and ran upstairs
"Nessie" he said sitting softly as he entered the room , she ws sat in the middle of the golden bed her arms clutching her knees to her chest, he exhaled she looked so much like Bella.
Silver beads of tears swelled down her face.
"I'm sorry daddy" and she flew into his arm, he held her while she cried , he remembered the time he held her mother close as she cried over jacob , a low hiss built in his chest and Renesmee looked up , same puffy eyes , same red marked cheeks.
"I'm sorry I took mummies book and was terribly rude to Rose and grandfather" she sobbed "I just miss her so much"
"I miss her too , we all do" they lay for a while till she sat up and wiped her eyes.
"I should go and apologise to Rosalie and grandfather" shw whispered and with that she ran out of the room.
She stood on the bottom step , not knowing what to say,
"Rosalie" she whispered
Rose turned and smiled , nessie ran into her arms "I'm sorry" she whispered,
"Sweetheart you should have said you wanted to read the book , would you like to read it now?" asked Rose
"No its fine daddy said he would read it to me at bedtime" she smiled.
"Wheres grandfather"
"In his study" smiled Rose putting her back down
"Oh ok" , she had never been inside her grandfathers study before , Esme always said he did important work in there, she tapped lightly on the large oak door,
"Come in" said a gentle voice.
She opened the door slowly and peeked round it , it was huge lined with books and at the far end a big mahogony desk , wher carlisle sat reading a black leather bound book.
She cleared her throat, and moved slowly round the door until she was inside, he looked up and smiled at his beautiful grand daughter stood as still as a statue against the door , he laughed and she ran and jumped onto his lap,
"I'm sorry" she whispered in his ear,
"Thats okay Renesmee , we all miss mummy very much" he smiled
"You have more books than me she smiled scanning his walls"
"Thank you , you can borrow them when you get a little older" he smiled and sat her on his large leather chair , she could just see over te top of the desk and it made her giggle, there was a knock at the door, he looked at Nessie and smiled
"Enter" she shouted stiffling a giggle,
Jasper walked into the room looking slightly confused, he saw two chocolate brown eyes peering at him over Carlisles desk, he burst out laughing and she pouted at him , so he straightened his face.
"Renesmee i'll take it from here you go continue with your lessons please , I need to speak with Jasper" she jumped down and threw Jasper a high five, as she left the room she turned,"Grandfather" she smiled,
"Yes renesmee"
"I love you" and with that she disapeared
"Yes Jasper what can I do for you" Smiled carlisle sitting back in his chair
"Its Edward I'm really worried about him"
"We all are Jasper .. once we have Bella safely home..."
"Thats the thing" Jasper interupted Carlisle , " he wants me to take charge of Bella when we find her , i'm afraid he might not like the way I handle her" he sighed
"How bad will she be Jasper?"
"Bad , like the newborns we have seen before"
" He will support you i'm sure, he will just be glad to have her home" carlisle smiled,
Jasper was still thinking of his conversation when he arrived back down stairs, Edward looked at him and frowned then exhaled , he stood and placed his hand on Jaspers shoulder "I trust you" he whispered.
Evening came and patrols started , Seth thought it was a good idea to send carlisle and Esme out first this time as it unerved jacob.
Jacob watched them from a distance , watching them plan her rescue , Edward, Emmett and Jasper where next , they prctised combat and fighting methods , Seth was to be with Jacob when this happened to plant the seed of unease even further,
"See I told you they were planning something , i'm not even allowed in the house now they sit with heads together all the time, they can talk so fast" he hissed
"Ok I believe you , what are they planning tell me everything you know" he spat
Seth went into great details of their plan up to date , who was doing what and from where,
"Shit , I cant take her any further into the res" he began to pace
"I have a cave I use when I want to hide from Leah, the leech (he bit his tongue , he hated the word) Alice wont be able to see her being moved" he tried to sound smug.
"I'll take her if you want me to Jake"
"No! , You will lead me I'm not letting her out of my sight" , he opened the door and Bella was crouched in the corner of the cabin ready to attack,
"Easy tiger" he laughed "Just remember , you run , you will have to keep nessie and your leech family so close to you for ever" he hissed
She nodded , Seth appeared at the door , she saw red she flew at him and jacob caught her in mid air throwing her back onto the floor.
"Stay there" he bellowed , Seth ran from the cabin he felt physically sick , he had never seen anything like it even Riley hadnt look that bad.
"Cute , isnt she" came a voice behind him.
"Edward come look at this" shouted Esme,
Henry was sat at the table it was covered in torn pieces of paper coloured in red , he was scribbling paper with red crayon and then ripping them up.
"Edward I'm sorry" Carlisle muttered "Jasper thinks its bella, shes lost control" he sighed
"No , no you dont know that" he shouted pleading with carlisle
"Edward , look a the pictures dude she going to kill us" emmett exhaled
Edwards eyes spun round till they found Jasper, "You can help her cant you" he pleaded
"I can try" he sighed
Seth walked quite a few paces infront of Jacob and bella she hissed at him as they trudged through the trees till they reached the cave,
"Perfect" laughed Jacob pushing her into the cave,
"Thanks l'il bro" he smacked Seth on the back,
Seth made his excuse to leave and ran to the Cullens ,
Edward was already on the porch waiting for him,
"Shes there" he whispered , but Edward saw his thoughts , he saw bella hissing and growling like a wild animal,
"She doesnt recognise the cave , she doesnt recognise anything" hissed Edward
"Please save her" he whispered looking around at his family................................................
.
Would it be too late if Edward ever found her , would Jasper be able to tame her or was she destined for Italy or worse still another visit from Alec and Jane , she would welcome that vist now as long as the pain stopped then she saw Janes smug face finally being able to floor the indestructable Bella and she shook her head.
Renesmee awoke and was happy to see Seth he carried her on his back up to the house, they walked into the living room and Alice ran to greet them,
"Thats a fantastic idea" she smiled , Edward frowned then laughed at everyone elses puzzled looks
"Ok Alice are you going to fill them in or can I " he smiled
"Be my guest" and she stuck her tongue out at him and sat back down next to Jasper
"Ok Seth has come up with a plan to get bella out" he started , he then looked at Seth to continue he beamed and walked infront of the family,
"ok the cave I hid Bella in at first is on the treaty line , so its nuetral , I sat we make jacob so nervous that he thinks you know were he is and you have a plan to rescue her that when I suggest the cave he goes for it , the rest is up to you guys then" he smiled
"How" asked carlisle
"Edward" Seth gestured,
"We are going to do patrols everynight and day , up and down the line , Seth has shown me a good place which is almost in a direct line to the cabin" he continues,
"If you do it long enough , he we become nervous and then I can suggest a new hiding place,the cave" Seth grinned feling very proud of himself
"Excellent , when do we start" Emmett jumped up.
"How long will it take though" sighed Esme
"Its going to take a while thats the only problem a week maybe two" replied Seth seeing the flaw in his plan , Edward slapped him on the back and shook his head,
"Seth its a plan , a good one" he whispered
"If that dog....erm sorry seth , if Jacob continues to deny Bellas needs she is going to be very dangerous and vulnerable" hissed Jasper
"Thats were you come in...you need to be the only person who deals with her whilst in the clearing, I can have my reunion when shes safe" he smiled at his brother.
"Its going to be hard Edward and dangerous , she might not be....no. she wont be YOUR Bella for a while, and I will have to restrain her by any means possible" he sighed
"Jasper , I will not question your actions , whatever it takes i know you will do the best for her" he patted his brother on the shoulder
"Lets get going then" shouted Emmett jumping up and down and sparing with an invisible punchbag
"How can we help" asked Rose
"You will patrol too , that way it looks organised we will all help to get her home" smiled carlisle
"We have weather on our side too , the days are shorter and overcast , he will not be expecting a patrol during the day" Seth smiled
"Ok , so me , Jasper and Emmett take a few hours and then Carlisle and Esme then Alice and Rose can take over we need to make sure we dont draw attention to ourselves so plan your patrol wisely" Edward exhaled , he was going to see his bella again and not matter how long it took they would be a family again.
"Alice" whispered Renesmee
"Yes" she smiled
"Will you brush my hair"
"Of course sweetie , but cant you do it yourself i'm a little busy," she replied
"Yes I can but I love it when mummy brushes it " she sighed and turned to walk away , Alice swooped her off her feet and gave her a big hug,
"I'm sorry sweetie of course I'll brush your hair" and she kissed her cheek , she began to slowly brush her hair , the curls sprung back as the bristles left them,
"Alice" her voice was sweet , almost song like
"Yes Renesmee"
"Are you going to be my new mummy",
Alice looked into her deep chocolate brown eyes , she saw the pain and she almost forgot it wasnt bellas eyes she was looking into on the journey to Italy.
"NO nessie , you have a mummy and a daddy who love you very much" she kissed her hair,
"Is mummy coming back"
"Yes sweetheart , I promise you , will have your mummy back soon" , Edward cleared his throat behind her,
"You shouldnt have promised her" he whispers
"Edward , when I first saw Bella I knew you were going to be together, we have to hold onto that" she whispered
The day was filled with planning and chatting and trying to be normal around Renesmee , when Dusk came the atmosphere in the house changed it became almost military, Edward kissed his daughter goodnight and left with Emmett and Jasper, they took with them a football and an ice box the illusion of a mens night out , just incase.
They arrived at the clearing and dumped the items on the floor,
"Here" Edward whsipered and he pointed to a dense part of the forest,
They walked up and down the line , just close enough so he would pick up their scents , then they would stop as if talking and looking in the direction of the cabin.
This continued for a few hours , sometimes they picked up the ball and threw it around a little, just to continue the illusion.
The one thing they hadnt counted on was everything Jacob could smell and hear , so could Bella , she couldnt find within herself any reason why they all sounded so happy in the clearing , she could smell Edwards scent and her throat scorched, what was he doing , had he forgotten about her already she hissed under her breath.
"Ah yes you can hear them too , cant you , can you hear your beloved Edward and the leeches he calls brothers having fun" came a laugh from outside the cabin door,
"How cruel , to be so near yet so far, theyre just walking around out there" he jibed.
"Shut up!" she growled, the door opened and he stood filling the doorway,
"Wow nice purple eye makeup Bells" he laughed
She continued to claw her way at the floor her hands were black and mudddy , she had gone straight through the floor,
A few hours later the second patrol arrived , this one looked a little more intimidating , Carlisle and Esme didnt need an illusion nobody would be walking around at this time, they studied the forest , and stood for long periods of time looking in the cabins direction.
This patrol did make Jacob feel uneasy , he was quiet for a while , bella hissed as she smelled their scent , surley not Esme and carlisle too , wait their must be and explanation but she could no longer rationalise anything.
"Well theyre all out tonight , the fortune teller and blondie are here now , oh wait you can smell them cant you" he laughed
"I hate you" she hissed
"You'll thank me one day" he smiles
"You know Jacob I will tear you in two, never mind Edward" and she lunged at the doorway , hair flew everywhere and there where a number of cracks and crunches and guffaws but eventually he had her pinned aginst the wall, he laughed.
Although she was stronger than him like the newborns in the meadow she was predictable and easy to fight.
"Thats what I like to see a woman fighting for her..well vamp.. he likes you fighting his battles doesnt he"
"Do you really want to know, what he likes, what he does enjoy me doing for him" she hissed with a smug grin
He scowled and she laughed meniacly, he turned and slammed the door.
"Are you sure you don't want to know , I could tell you what I like him to do too , so you dont dissapoint me , you know" she sighed and tried to imagine their first night after her change , the passion, the need, the lust.... then it faded to blood lust and she let out an ear piercing scream.
Jacob shuddered and turned , Seth was stood infront of him,
"What do you want" he hissed
"Theyre making plans to cross the line , all of them in one force" Seth tried to sound casual
"And you know this how?" he asked his eyes narrowing
"Cos I gave them the idea" he smiled
"How do i know you arent working with them" he spat
"Because unlike some I doont turn my back on my people Jake, I'm doing this for you, I want it over with"
Bella could hear them arguing outside , she couldnt believe Seth would betray Edward like this,
She closed her eyes and tried to think of his features , "Concentrate" she whispered to herself,
his face his square jaw , his eyes ,she screwed her eyes up tight she had to keep his face in her head, his marble body his crooked smile , then a vision of him playing around with Emmett and jasper for earlier in the evening popped in and she clawed her face.
Henry jumped from Rosalies knee and ran to Edward, he places his hands on his face smoothing his lips and stroking his eyes ,
"Hey" Edward shouted as he clasped hold of Henrys hands ready to strike Edwards face. Emmett picked him up and took him outside
"What the hell was that" he hissed
"It bella , she was imagining your features I saw it in his head didnt you" asked Alice
"Yes but I mean he went to hit me?"
"Her thirst has taken over her she cant rationlise anything now , she is a true newborn in every sense of the word" exhaled Jasper
Alice walked outside and Edward followed ,
"Alice please do you see anything"
"No shes still to close to them" she sighed
"I can hear the packs thoughts" whispered Edward walking towards the edge of the lawn "Theyre restless , there is talk of mutiny " he sighed
"They are tired of his games, yet they wont interfere the Alpha is law and they cannot undermind him." sighed carlisle
There was a rustle in the trees and Emmett hissed, Edward held up his hand,
"Its okay its Seth" he smiled
Seth walked out into the early morning light, "Okay I've started to regain some trust"
"How long" asked Carlisle
"maybe another night or two , he is so protective of her..sorry Edward" he sighed
"Shes been gone too long already, its driving me insane" he turned and walked into the house , Alice caught him by his shoulder,
"We all feel your pain Edward , truly we do" , he sighed and continued inside.
"Oh Edward I forgot" shouted Seth , "She not taking it lying down, shes already broken his wrist and a few ribs, not to mention when i was there she yelled at him every two minutes" he laughed,
Edward didnt turn round he just smiled to himself "Thats my Bella" he whispered.
The next day was an unusually sunny one for Forks at this time of year so no patrols could be sent out , which aggitated Edward even more, so he kept his distance in his room.
Rosalie continued the days lessons for Henry and Renesmee it kept her hands busy,
"Nessie, put your workbook on the table sweetie you cant work like that" she smiled
Rensemee ignored her,
"Renesmee" she said again placing her fingers ontop of her book , Renesmee hissed,
"Renesmee how dare you!" she shouted
"Renesmee carlie cullen, apologise this instant" scorned Carlisle
"No" she spat in a low whisper
"Nessie" he said softly but with authority"apologise please"
"I said NO! , leave me alone" she screamed and ran from the table and upstairs, she passed Edward who was on his way down,
"Whats going on, why does Renesmee hate evreyone" he asked
"I dont know what happened she just exploded she wouldnt put her book on the table when i asked" said Rose pointing to the book on the floor, she bent down to pick it up and a tattered book fell from inside, Edward didnt need to see the title, he knew what it was he had seen its broken spine on Charlies kitchen table all too often.
"Oh Edward I'm sorry i ddint know" she sighed, handing him the book, he turned it over and over in his hands as if it where a lost treasure , then he lifted it to his nose and inhaled her sweet scent , he said nothing and ran upstairs
"Nessie" he said sitting softly as he entered the room , she ws sat in the middle of the golden bed her arms clutching her knees to her chest, he exhaled she looked so much like Bella.
Silver beads of tears swelled down her face.
"I'm sorry daddy" and she flew into his arm, he held her while she cried , he remembered the time he held her mother close as she cried over jacob , a low hiss built in his chest and Renesmee looked up , same puffy eyes , same red marked cheeks.
"I'm sorry I took mummies book and was terribly rude to Rose and grandfather" she sobbed "I just miss her so much"
"I miss her too , we all do" they lay for a while till she sat up and wiped her eyes.
"I should go and apologise to Rosalie and grandfather" shw whispered and with that she ran out of the room.
She stood on the bottom step , not knowing what to say,
"Rosalie" she whispered
Rose turned and smiled , nessie ran into her arms "I'm sorry" she whispered,
"Sweetheart you should have said you wanted to read the book , would you like to read it now?" asked Rose
"No its fine daddy said he would read it to me at bedtime" she smiled.
"Wheres grandfather"
"In his study" smiled Rose putting her back down
"Oh ok" , she had never been inside her grandfathers study before , Esme always said he did important work in there, she tapped lightly on the large oak door,
"Come in" said a gentle voice.
She opened the door slowly and peeked round it , it was huge lined with books and at the far end a big mahogony desk , wher carlisle sat reading a black leather bound book.
She cleared her throat, and moved slowly round the door until she was inside, he looked up and smiled at his beautiful grand daughter stood as still as a statue against the door , he laughed and she ran and jumped onto his lap,
"I'm sorry" she whispered in his ear,
"Thats okay Renesmee , we all miss mummy very much" he smiled
"You have more books than me she smiled scanning his walls"
"Thank you , you can borrow them when you get a little older" he smiled and sat her on his large leather chair , she could just see over te top of the desk and it made her giggle, there was a knock at the door, he looked at Nessie and smiled
"Enter" she shouted stiffling a giggle,
Jasper walked into the room looking slightly confused, he saw two chocolate brown eyes peering at him over Carlisles desk, he burst out laughing and she pouted at him , so he straightened his face.
"Renesmee i'll take it from here you go continue with your lessons please , I need to speak with Jasper" she jumped down and threw Jasper a high five, as she left the room she turned,"Grandfather" she smiled,
"Yes renesmee"
"I love you" and with that she disapeared
"Yes Jasper what can I do for you" Smiled carlisle sitting back in his chair
"Its Edward I'm really worried about him"
"We all are Jasper .. once we have Bella safely home..."
"Thats the thing" Jasper interupted Carlisle , " he wants me to take charge of Bella when we find her , i'm afraid he might not like the way I handle her" he sighed
"How bad will she be Jasper?"
"Bad , like the newborns we have seen before"
" He will support you i'm sure, he will just be glad to have her home" carlisle smiled,
Jasper was still thinking of his conversation when he arrived back down stairs, Edward looked at him and frowned then exhaled , he stood and placed his hand on Jaspers shoulder "I trust you" he whispered.
Evening came and patrols started , Seth thought it was a good idea to send carlisle and Esme out first this time as it unerved jacob.
Jacob watched them from a distance , watching them plan her rescue , Edward, Emmett and Jasper where next , they prctised combat and fighting methods , Seth was to be with Jacob when this happened to plant the seed of unease even further,
"See I told you they were planning something , i'm not even allowed in the house now they sit with heads together all the time, they can talk so fast" he hissed
"Ok I believe you , what are they planning tell me everything you know" he spat
Seth went into great details of their plan up to date , who was doing what and from where,
"Shit , I cant take her any further into the res" he began to pace
"I have a cave I use when I want to hide from Leah, the leech (he bit his tongue , he hated the word) Alice wont be able to see her being moved" he tried to sound smug.
"I'll take her if you want me to Jake"
"No! , You will lead me I'm not letting her out of my sight" , he opened the door and Bella was crouched in the corner of the cabin ready to attack,
"Easy tiger" he laughed "Just remember , you run , you will have to keep nessie and your leech family so close to you for ever" he hissed
She nodded , Seth appeared at the door , she saw red she flew at him and jacob caught her in mid air throwing her back onto the floor.
"Stay there" he bellowed , Seth ran from the cabin he felt physically sick , he had never seen anything like it even Riley hadnt look that bad.
"Cute , isnt she" came a voice behind him.
"Edward come look at this" shouted Esme,
Henry was sat at the table it was covered in torn pieces of paper coloured in red , he was scribbling paper with red crayon and then ripping them up.
"Edward I'm sorry" Carlisle muttered "Jasper thinks its bella, shes lost control" he sighed
"No , no you dont know that" he shouted pleading with carlisle
"Edward , look a the pictures dude she going to kill us" emmett exhaled
Edwards eyes spun round till they found Jasper, "You can help her cant you" he pleaded
"I can try" he sighed
Seth walked quite a few paces infront of Jacob and bella she hissed at him as they trudged through the trees till they reached the cave,
"Perfect" laughed Jacob pushing her into the cave,
"Thanks l'il bro" he smacked Seth on the back,
Seth made his excuse to leave and ran to the Cullens ,
Edward was already on the porch waiting for him,
"Shes there" he whispered , but Edward saw his thoughts , he saw bella hissing and growling like a wild animal,
"She doesnt recognise the cave , she doesnt recognise anything" hissed Edward
"Please save her" he whispered looking around at his family................................................
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