Threads of the Past Chapter 2, a twilight fanfic

CPOV

I gaped at the sight before me.

"Bella, is it truly you?" My mind would simply not accept what I saw before me.

"No you senile old coot it's Elvis bloody Presley! Now let's get this over and done with I have important things to do"

"I think his mind is stuck Miss Bella, you should give him a minute or two it sometimes takes a while with the 'ahem' older generation"

"Oh you cheeky little miss what have I told you about respecting your elders"

"Well Whitlock says..." Wait, who?

"I'm sorry, but are you talking about Jasper?" Was this where Jasper had been sneaking off to, but that did not make sense, surely we would have smelt his visits when he returned or Edward would have picked up a slip in his thoughts?

"No I am talking about his younger brother Max"

"Now Bella there is no need for sarcasm here..."

"DON'T you DARE even try to tell me what to do Carlisle you lost that right when you and your godforsaken family abandoned me all those years ago, did you even think about what the repercussions would be? Your coven, yes coven, inserted yourself so securely into my life that when you left I had nothing. I had no friends outside of you! You left me alone and at the mercy of Victoria no less! Do you even know the Vampire Laws? A mate for a mate you imbecile, James was not the one to be feared! And for the record I wasn't being sarcastic. Maximilian Whitlock is the most idiotic creature to ever walk the earth, maybe if you had bothered to dig into what happened to your loved ones after you turned then you would realise that some on them were still about"

"Yeah, it's not like we left Texas you moron" the quiet yet harsh voice sounded from the window. The owner was a young, about 16 year old boy wearing much worn jeans and buttoned shirt with creamy brown cowboy boots and a hat. And was identical to Jasper "If any of you cared about our fates then you would have realised more than you would have thought possible."

"Enough Maxi dear, let the good doctor do his part so we can take Bella home again. It is nearly time for her to pass on and begin the new life" the new voice came from another young man who was remarkably like Esme in look and bearing. He seemed very concerned with Bella's welfare and I could not begrudge him that"
"Well Bella I would prefer to have you stay for the night so some tests could be..."

"NO! I will not be staying. Carlisle you know just as well as I do that there is nothing wrong with me. I am just an old lady whose body is finally giving up the fight. Let me go home and pass in peace. However there are things you must be made aware of, things you need to know. I will send one of my own to explain things to you all, you still live in the same place I trust?"

"Yes Bella but I really do not understand..."

"You don't need to. Just do as I ask and you will be told all. Damn I sound like Lily now, that's the last thing I need"

"I find that comment insulting Miss Bella; don't make me stitch you a misfortune"

"AAANNDD that's enough confusion for the Vampire for one day. Let's get Bella home so she can say her goodbyes before the moon rises. Doctor Cullen I advise you to go do the necessary paper work now and go straight home to your family. Say nothing to them not even a mention. Our existence will not show in your thoughts or future, you are to gather your family in your residency until one of our number comes. You should expect us when the moon is past its peak"

MaxPOV

Oh no Doc has a confused look on his face. He isn't yet ready for the answers of the questions on his lips.

There. That should give us enough time to complete Bella's passing. Soon our number will reach 13 and we can begin what must be done. 3 of the most powerful (I am so modest aren't I?) oracles have foreseen The Ragnarok and placed its coming as now. This troublesome lot would only complicate things I fear.

CPOV and some time has passed

Bella has gone. She has returned to her home with those strange men and the child, an immortal child she said. But such a thing is surely impossible. She would not be able to be so calm and clear thinking in a hospital. Also her eyes, they were a pale blue and beautiful. She is so familiar to me, when I look at her I feel a deep affection and it is like a I am whole somehow. I didn't even know there was that emptiness but she filled it. I was joyous at the sight of her face. And the design on her fabric was the most ornate thing I have ever seen. A symphony of colours and patterns I never thought could exist but was there in her hands. And all had a purpose. There must have been over 30 needles with individual strings. I have never heard of such a technique before.

What am I going to do when I arrive home? I cannot not tell my family about Bella, but I promised her. Well actually thinking about it I promised Jasper's brother. Strange I did exactly what he asked of me without a thought to do otherwise. That boy is strange. Pulling up to the house I hear movement inside. Emmett and Rosalie murmuring in their room, Alice typing on the computer, another design or shopping trip most likely, Edward is completing the necessary schoolwork for our deception and my beloved Esme is in the garden making our old house a home once more. Jasper is nowhere to be found although that is not unusual these days.

5 hours until the moon reaches her peak and then maybe some answers will be given.