Chapter 2: Arriving in Denali

*This story will be told in a third-person-point of view*

Warning: This story will contain disciplinary spanking.

The Cullens had spent about three hours driving, before the kids could stay quiet no longer. Edward tried to find a comfortable position on the floor of the car, sitting on Rosalie's foot in the process.

"Hey! Watch it, idiot that's my foot!" She shrieked, smacking Edward on the head.

"Ow! Mom, Rosalie hit me!" He whined.

"He sat on my foot!"

"It was an accident, you -"

Esme threw her hands up in exasperation and Carlisle had to bite back his amusement. Edward and Jasper had to sit at Emmett, Rosalie, and Alice's feet because there were three seats and five kids.

"Edward and Rosalie, control yourselves! Rosalie, do not hit your brother and Edward please refrain from sitting on your sister's feet. I know it was an accident, but please. Alright? No more bickering from you two." She stated firmly and Rosalie and Edward grumbled to themselves.

Emmett tried to soothe his mate as he did not enjoy it when she was in a bad mood; it just ruined things for him. Edward was going to have to calm himself down, since he had no mate to soothe his on-edge nerves. Alice leaned forward and ran her hand through her mate's soft curls, murmuring loving words to him, thinking he might be getting affected by the tension in the car. He had wanted to sit up with Alice, but alas Carlisle had determined the seating arrangements without leaving any room for argument.

Jasper sighed a bit frustrated and shifted a bit on the floor of the car, trying to rub a lingering sting out of his behind all the while trying to not bump into any of his siblings.

Carlisle had managed to put that slight discomfort in the young soldier after he had tried manipulating his father's emotions to get him to sit next to Alice on the seat instead of on the ground with Edward.

I sure hope to God I remember to leave Eleazar and Carmen's emotions alone these two months… Jasper thought and Edward stifled a laughter, earning a glare from his brother who had heard him with his enhanced vampire hearing.

Piss off Eddie.

At that last thought from the soldier, Edward growled and Alice flicked him in warning. He read her thoughts and saw her vision and decided to apologize to Jasper before he got into any trouble.

"Sorry, Jazz." He mumbled and noticed their father giving him a proud nod through the little rear-view mirror.

"Hey… Who wants to play a game?" Emmett suggested, trying to lighten the mood.

His siblings and mate all grumbled a little before agreeing to play a game. Emmett broke into a huge grin.

"Great! So, let's play..." Emmett grew silent at a warning glance from Alice and Edward. "Never mind, let's not play any games." He mumbled before leaning back in his seat and leaning against his wife.

After a while, every Cullen breathed a sigh of relief as they finally arrived at their extended family's home in Denali. Carlisle and Esme climbed out of the car and went to greet Eleazar and Carmen, who were waiting outside.

"Carlisle, Esme! How good to see you, mis amigos!" Eleazar exclaimed joyfully, enveloping them both in a tight hug before passing them on to Carmen. "How are you?"

"We're doing fine, Eleazar. Thank you for agreeing to watch our kids while we're gone." Carlisle answered with a bright smile.

Carmen dismissed his thanks with a wave of her hand. "Don't worry about it, Carlisle; we are happy to take them in for a while."

Esme smiled back at the couple and motioned her kids over. "Kids, come greet your cousins!"

Emmett released Rosalie and bounded over and picked up Carmen and Eleazar in an enormous bear hug, swinging them around. "Hiya there, cousins!"

Carmen laughed and lightly swatted Emmett's arm. "Emmett, put us down!"

The big bear of a boy finally settled them back down on their feet and the rest of the Cullen kids came to greet them.

"How good to see you, niños. Are you excited to be spending two months with Carmen and I?" Eleazar asked after they had all said their hello's.

Alice and Emmett nodded eagerly, while Rosalie and Jasper smiled. "Yes, of course." They responded.

Edward shrugged indifferently and plugged in his earphones, shutting out his cousins and ignoring the glare his father and mother sent him. Esme walked over to him and pulled out his earphones.

"Young man, show some respect." She admonished before landing a quick, sharp smack to his behind.

Edward yelped softly, flinching and mumbled an embarrassed apology while his mother confiscated the iPod from him. He stared after it longingly after she hid it in her purse and Eleazar told him, "No harm done, mijo. It's understandable that you might want to remain at home with your parents, but I'm sure you will have fun here with us."

Edward gave Eleazar the tiniest of smiles and nodded.

"Well, let's all go inside for a while. Or must you catch a flight?" Carmen asked Carlisle and Esme. It was Carlisle the one who answered.

"Thank you Carmen, but we actually do have a flight to catch; and it leaves in fifteen minutes!" Carlisle declared, checking his watch.

"A shame. Well, I wish you and your lovely mate a wonderful time in Europe; and do not worry about your kids, we will take good care of them. Adios mi amigo." Eleazar and Carmen gave Carlisle and Esme a goodbye hug, which the other couple swiftly returned before turning to bid their children farewell.

Esme reached over and gave Jasper a tight squeeze with a kiss on the cheek, while Carlisle embraced Alice. They switched then, and Carlisle gave his nervous boy a kiss to the head to calm his nerves. The doctor moved on to Edward while Esme said goodbye to Rosalie, then they switched again, leaving their bear cub for last.

"Bye Mom and Dad! I'm gonna miss you two!" Emmett bellowed before taking in both his parents for a bear hug. That is precisely why he had gotten his hug last.

Carlisle laughed while Emmett finally placed his parents back on their feet. Esme gave him a kiss on the cheek and she and her mate said goodbye one last time before climbing back into the car.

Eleazar, Carmen, Jasper, Alice, Rosalie, Emmett, and Edward waved at Carlisle and Esme as they honked and pulled away.

When they were finally gone, Edward frowned and whimpered.

"What's wrong, Edward?" Alice asked concerned for her brother.

"Mom took my iPod with her." He whined miserably.

Everyone rolled their eyes at Edward before walking inside, Edward trailing behind them solemnly.

"I think it's good she did; that way you go into the world and enjoy yourself while you're here rather than getting stuck in your music for the next two months." Carmen opined.

Edward frowned at that but didn't answer Carmen, fearing he'd let his temper get the best of him.

"Alright, let's see… Girls give me that, I'll take your luggage." Eleazar told Alice and Rosalie who happily gave up their heavy luggage to their cousin. They giggled as he nearly fell when he picked up the bags.

"What do you have in here, bricks?"

"Make-up." Replied Rosalie.

"Clothes." Chirped Alice.

"And shoes!" They both giggled simultaneously. Eleazar shook his head smiling before trudging up the stairs. "Come along now, I'll show you all to your bedrooms."

The five teenagers followed Eleazar up the stairs and down the hall. They passed by the first door which appeared to be Eleazar and Carmen's room. The second door right next to theirs was empty and Eleazar directed Edward to it.

"This one here is going to be your room, Edward." Eleazar explained to him and continued down the hallway.

A few doors down and across the hall and they found Alice and Jasper's room. Right next to them were going to be Emmett and Rosalie.

"Well, I'll let you all get settled in." Eleazar smiled as he went back downstairs. All five siblings emerged from their respective rooms and met in the hall.

"This is going to be great! I've already got the perfect 'thank you' prank!"

"We're gonna have so much fun!"

"I wonder if Carmen would want to go shopping with us…"

"I wonder if Eleazar would let me drive his car…"

All of them continued chattering on until Jasper cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted. "Guys!"

Immediately, the talking died down as Jasper's siblings turned to face him. He looked at them worriedly.

"Ah know ya all wanna have fun here; so do Ah. But remumber, we've gotta behave or Carlisle's gunna wear us out. Please guys, don't -"

"Don't be such a nervous push-over Jasper!" Emmett interrupted. "Look Jazz-man, none of us are going to go looking for trouble. Just chill, okay? Besides if we get in trouble, it's not your problem. Just relax, alright? I promise on all of our behalves that we will try. Okay?" Everybody nodded their agreement to trying to be on their best behavior and Jasper conceded.

"Alright, Ah promise ta try ta behave meh best as well." Jasper cleared his throat to get the nervousness out of his voice.

Alice stroked his arm lovingly. "Come on sweetie, let's go unpack." Jasper nodded and went with Alice back to their temporary room.

Emmett basically carried Rosalie back to their room while Edward rolled his eyes at his brothers and sisters before walking back to his room to unpack; but not before pulling out the iPod he had snuck away from his mother.

A/N: Not too sure about this chapter. Please let me know what you think with your reviews! :)