Chapter 1 Home
B POV
I drove on the high way I looked back at the sleeping toddler in my backseat. Natalia wasn't my daughter, but in a way she seemed like it. She had blonde hair like Rosalie's that came to her lower back and had hazel eyes. She was so perfect and yet so imperfect at the same time. She was smart, mature, beautiful, and a ball full of joy, yet at the same time she was silly, childish, and immature. But what could I say? She was only four years old.
I made a right turn and I smiled when I saw the Mansion gates. I had missed the Mansion a lot during my cross country trip. Though what I was really worried about was Edward. I had just left Edward with a note explaining how I was going to take some time away from everything and left. I knew that left him heartbroken and hated myself for doing it but I knew I had to. So here I was returning home hoping that if things changed it was for the best. I heard a little yawn and looked in my rearview mirror to see Natalia waking up.
"Bout time you woke up. You've been a sleep the whole entire ride" I joked. She stuck here little tongue at me and I laughed. She was absolutely adorable.
"Yeah, well I was sleepy" she said rubbing her eyes
"I don't see why. It's not like you work or anything" I snickered
"I'm a growing girl" she said "And why am I in a booster seat"
"Cause you're four, Sherlock" I said rolling my eyes
"And? I hate being in this booster seat" she pouted and I chuckled. Edward is going to adore her. Hmmm… Edward. I missed him so much. I know I should have called him or something but I just couldn't. I was first of all not sure of how long I would be gone. Second, had realized I had the Phoenix in me and with Edward around it would be so much harder for me to control. And third, I wasn't sure if I could handle the emotional rollercoaster that would happen in me. I sighed.
"Thinking of Edward" she asked. Natalia knew all about Edward, the Cullens, and everything seeing as she was a mutant so the Volturi's rules didn't apply to her. She had the ability to control people's mind. She could pretty much have someone do anything she wanted them to to a limit because she was so as my new power allowed me to do so with no limits and had to do it with physical touch. And for some odd reason it only worked with men. "ello! Earth to Bella"
"I'm sorry, what did you say" I asked and she glared at me.
"I asked where you thinking about Edward" she said
"Yeah"
"I figured as much since you were ignoring me like no big deal" she pouted. I looked back at her through the rear view mirror and smiled apologetically. She looked at me and rolled her eyes.
"I'm sorry. It's just that, I didn't exactly tell him that I was leaving. I just left a note" I admitted sheepishly
"Why on earth would you do that" she screamed
"I don't know. It just seemed like a good way to go" I said
"If this is what it's like to be 17, I'm staying 4 forever" she said shaking her head
"If you do that, you can't get your driver's license" I said
"That's fine. You can be my chauffer" she smiled.
"How about I kick you out of my car" I threatened
"Hey! That's child abuse. Besides we're here" she said as we pulled into the garage.
I hopped out of the car and walked to the backseat and pulled her into my arms. For a smart-mouth four year old she sure was lazy. I shook my head ad turned around when I bumped into something hard. I felt a pair of strong arms steady me and the felt a cold pair of lips crush mine. I wrapped my free arm around his neck. I felt Natalia wiggle in my arms but I couldn't care right now. I felt her pushing against me and too soon he pulled away. I stared up at his confused amber eyes and smiled. He hadn't changed a bit and for that I was glad.
"Finally" I heard Natalia gasp "I am sooo staying 4 forever" I looked at Edward who stared at her and then at me and laughed.
"Bella, what-"
"I'll explain. But first" I put down Natalia ignoring her protest and kissed Edward on his lips. He kissed back longingly and with passion and I couldn't help but get lost in him.
"Edward, are you in here" I heard Esme called out and heard the door open then heard her gasp. Edward pulled away again and I growled. He smirked at me and faced Esme.
"Here I am, Esme with-"
"Bella" I sighed knowing that squeal anywhere and knowing who it belonged to. I turned around to be collided with Alice sobbing into my shirt.
"I missed you so much" she cried out and I groaned. This is what I get for disappearing for two months. Edward groaned from behind me and shake his head.
"For Christ's Sake Alice! She's my girlfriend whose been away from two months" he complained and I couldn't help but giggle.
"but she's my sister. And sister trumps girlfriend" she said pulling away but keeping her little arms locked around me refusing to let go.
"Oh stop it" Esme scolded them and they hung their heads in shame. Alice moved away from me so Esme could claim her hug. I hugged her tightly and she kissed my cheek. "I missed you so much Bella! Promise you won't do that again"
"I promise, Esme. It was torture being away from you guys and someone in particular" I giggled as Edward kissed my neck.
"I suppose it was, so we're going to leave now. Right Alice" Esme said
"Aw! Do I have to! I missed her too" she complained
"yes, you do. now let's leave them some alone time" she said and Alice pouted.
"Leave who some alone time" We glanced at the door and there was Emmet, Jasper, Pietro, Evan and Kurt soaked in water.
"BELLA" they screamed and started to run towards me but stopped when I put my hands up.
"Oh no. You guys are soaking wet" I said and Alice giggled
"What's taking you guys so long" and the Lec and Reagan appeared soaking wet as well.
"NO hugs until you're dry" I said seriously before they could think about hugging me.
"How about you guys go get some dry clothes on and gather the others, so everyone will be here" Edward suggested and I knew he just wanted everyone gone so he could have me to himself. But I couldn't blame him since I wanted the same things.
"Okay" they said and ran out the room. Then I remembered something.
"Hey Alice" I called to her. She turned around and smiled at me.
"Yes Bella" she said and I knew she was hoping that I was asking her to stay.
"Before you leave" I stifled my giggle at her pout and continued "I want you to meet your new best friend"
"Huh" she said confused. I picked up Natalia causing her to yelp from her underarms and in front of Alice.
"Alice, Natalia. Natalia, Alice. I'm pretty sure you'll find each other to your liking" I said
"Please take me so I won't have to deal with these two love birds. PLEASE" she begged. Alice looked at her and laughed.
"Of course" she said taking Natalia and skipping out of the room.
"And now we're alone" I said turning towards Edward
"Finally" he groaned and I giggled "I'm serious Bella. After two long months I finally get to have you all to myself"
"Well, what are you waiting for" I teased. He growled playfully and kissed me passionately. We stayed that way for a while when I heard someone scream my name. From the high pitch squeal that followed afterwards my guess was Kitty. I pulled away and just as I thought there was Kitty. Except she was followed by Peter and Logan.
"You're back 'she squealed
"Yes she is. And if you don't mind I'd like to finish reclaiming what's mine" he growled
"Don't growl at me. Cause we can play the growling game" she threatened
"No more spending time with Jane" Edward said shaking his head.
"I don't think cancelling anytime with Jane will help her. Now what's going on in here" I looked up to see Carlisle enter the garage. I think his eyes pretty much bugged out of its sockets when he saw me. Before I could say 'hello', I was being picked up and swung in a circle causing me to giggle. I never thought Carlisle would be the one to spaz out, but there's always a first for everything.
"Carlisle, I respect you and see you as a father, but I'm going to have to ask you to put Bella down now" he growled. Carlisle put me down and looked apologetically at Edward. He sighed and rolled his eyes shaking his head.
"Now see, Carlisle can get a hug but I can't" Kitty pouted
"Yes you can, later. Now go. Alice has a surprise for both of you" I said quickly
"But Bella" she whined
"I'll give you two hints. First, she's a girl and second she's four" Kitty squealed and ran out the room.
"Bella why do you have a four year old girl with you" Logan asked
"She's a mutant orphan. When you guys go up there tell them not to say anything" I said
"But we aren't going upstairs" Peter said
"Well now you are now go" Edward demanded. He shooed them out the door ignoring their protest and shut the door in their faces.
"Jerk" Peter called out and I giggled
"Now where we're we' he asked
"I honestly don't remember. But you know, I really like it when you acted possessive back then" I giggled
"Well, I can't help the fact that I have been without you for two months and everyone keeps walking in on us" he pouted and I laughed
"You are going to absolutely adore Natalia" I said
"That was the four year old right" he asked
"No, it's my alter ego" I joked
"Hmmm, if that's the case I can't wait to meet her"
"Who says you get to meet her" I giggled
"I don't get to meet her" he asked sadly
"Nope, she prefers teasing you and watching you suffer" I teased
"Oh really" he asked
"Yup" I giggled
"Well, then I'll have to really meet her" he murmured and I giggled
"You guys are seriously sad" I turned to the door and saw Natalia walking in "And if you must know, I'm the four year old thank you"
"Oh is that so" he said picking her up and spinning her in a circle causing her to giggle. Yup, he absolutely adores her.
"Come on you two" I said. We walked down to the War Room and I prepared myself for the worse. Two Hours Later…
"So yeah, that's it" I said lamely after I finished telling them. They stared at me confused, enraged, surprised and sad. But mostly enraged.
"You left with the Phoenix and didn't tell us" Scott demanded
"Uh… kinda yeah" I said "Listen, don't blame Logan I didn't tell him"
"It doesn't matter, Bella. You know how dangerous the Phoenix is" Prof. X contradicted.
"Yeah, I know-"
"so why did you leave" Emma asked "we could have helped you"
"Because I don't want you to help. I have it under control-"
"For now, Bella. You know you could lose control at anytime" Storm said
"I know that. But I had it under control for to months now-"
"But that control could easily be broken easily" Pietro told me
"I know that-"
"Then why are you taking these chances, Bella" Lec demanded
"Because I-"
"You what? Can control it? How long will that control work Bella. You're a leader, you have to be more considerate of the choices you make" Peter contradicted
"Listen. I know what I'm doing okay? I just need to-"
"What you need to do is think about what you're doing" Rogue said
"I am thinking-"
"Really cause what you're doing is saying other wise, Cher" Gambit said
"I know what I'm doing-"
"If you knew what you're doing you wouldn't have done what you're doing" Kitty said
"Will you guys stop-"
"No, we won't stop. You need to hear this" Prof. X told me
"Then you need to hear this! I. Am. Not. My. Mother! I can control myself and I have been doing it perfectly now. I didn't have to come back and deal with this crap! I choose to because I know I can handle this on my own. I made the choice I made for a reason and you all are just going to have to suck it up and deal with it. And if you can't that's just too bad, okay?! Because I am not my mother and I will not make the same choices she made" I yelled and stomped out of the room. I ran to my room chanting that I wasn't my mother all the way there. I had learned that saying that helped me relax and keep myself in check.
As soon as I reached my room, I flopped on to my bed and ended up crying myself to a not so peaceful sleep.