The Other Bella Swan

Before I knew it, Franz was beside me, each hand against the sides of my head. I close my eyes; let my shield drop in an instant.

I see an image, first blurred, then quite clear. But it isn't the memory I expected to land in.

It was Charlie's Kitchen. My old kitchen.

But then again, it wasn't my old kitchen. Because I sat at the table, myself all pondering. I was eating cereal, and Charlie had just slammed his fist on the table.

"I am home," I mumbled, confused.

Oh no, this is when Edward left. But why would my biggest decision happen here? I was sure it had something to do with Edward and I making love for the first time, or me choosening to stay human. But this, I was confused.

"I am not moping around." I was to puzzled to realize I was missing some of the conversation. But why did that matter? I already lived through this once. I am not going to listen to it all again.

As my human self and younger Charlie argued, I wondered if I could leave this picture. Surprisingly, I took a step towards the door. I hadn't noticed my body was still here. I glanced down to see that I was wearing the same clothes I wore when Franz had touched me, yet I seemed…Faded? Like a photo that was out in the sun for days and had the vivid colors dim.

I walked a little further, closer to the front door and farther from the kitchen. I sudden thought broke my mind. Nessie wasn't born. I hadn't met the Volturi. And Jacob… he wasn't a werewolf. Not yet, at least. What would he be doing now? I raced out of the house, still maintaining my vampire speed, and ran to La Push.

Trees past by, including cars that were to slow for me to wait for. I thought I spotted Jessica in a black one, but I was to focus on the where about of my best friend. Once I hit the Reserve, I knew I was in shapeshifters' territory. The smell of their fur and stink made my nose burn. From the corner of my eye, I glimpsed two wolves running through the brush. Because of my to-clear eyesight, I could identify them: Sam, large and jet-black with a look of determination and Paul, his dark silver fur a flash in the woods. What were they like before they changed? I wondered. For Embry and Jacob, they were totally different guys.

I had finally reached Jacob's house, the same small wooden house with red paint. The truck was there, so I knew Billy was home. However, I walked past the house and to their garage.

At once, I could hear Jacob's voice inside, being loud and humorous. I could also hear Embry and Quil behind the closed doors, both laughing at a joke Jacob made. I stepped closer to the door, which was actually ajar. I peered in to see a dirt bike resting against a cement block and scattered tools across the floor. Motionless, I watched the scene in front of me.

"Hey, big guy, are you finished yet? I got a date with Cassie and I need that bike soon," said Embry rather loudly. Quil chuckled as he handed Jake a screwdriver.

"Cassie?" asked Quil, "I thought that girl never wanted to see your face again after you dumped pizza on her at lunch."

"She wasn't that mad," stated Embry as he folded his arms.

"No, she just got pissed when you tried to feel her up," said Jake with a smile.

"I wasn't feeling her up!" exclaimed Embry, "I was trying to wipe the sauce off her shirt because I felt bad!"

"First of all, if you were really wiping the sauce off, then why did you linger on her breasts? And second, you didn't look so upset when you had your hands on her."

"Dude, anyway, the point is she wants to go on a date with me," said Embry as he walked back and forth.

"Mind me asking, but the bike…why?" questioned Quil as he took a sip of Dr. Pepper.

Embry shrugged, "she said she wanted to know how to ride a motorcycle and I figured this is pretty close."

"Wait, when you said you have a bike, did you say motor bike or dirt bike?" asked Quil as he jugged more soda.

"Just a bike, why?"

"Man," spoke Jacob as he wiped oil from his hands, " I bet you five bucks she will flip because she figured you had a motorcycle!"

Quil bent over with laughter while Embry stared open mouthed. "Are you crazy? You actually think she'll dump me from not having one? No way!"

"Some ladies man you are," coughed Quil. That did it. Embry jumped Quil without a thought, both of them wrestling on the ground with the soda spilling across the floor.

"I don't see you with any chicks!' yelled Embry as he shoved Quil down.

"Cool it, Embry, you're going to kill him!" hollered Jake as he pulled the two of them apart.

Now that Jake waas standing, I could make out his full apperance. His hair was long and dark as it use to be, a little shorter then he was in reality. It was odd for me to see his face less mature and more childlike.

This all just made me wonder how much thses boys would have to face in the near future. Quil will imprint of a toddler, Jake will become my daughter's soon-to-be-boyfriend, and Embry will most likely screw up that date with Cassie because I have yet to hear of her in real life.

As the three boys laughed from some joke, I could invision them a year from now; all shirtless and barefooted with cropped hair and built muscular bodies of men. And behind their datk colored eyes, I could see what they will always be, three large wolves. A mixture of red, brown, and gray, staring across the La Push shore to protect their tribe and families.

What doi you guys think? I know it doesn't really focus on Bella, but I felt that the three boys need to show the readers how tight of friends they are. And no, if you are wondering, Bella's big decision isn't in this chapter, but don't worry, you will find out in the next!