Disclaimer: I am not Stephenie Meyer and these are NOT my characters.

This is the second half of my 'Vampire Stag Night'. It shows more intimate bonds with the brothers, and our unknown guest (who becomes apparent in the first few lines :D) I used this Chapter to show other characters opinions on the Wedding, to show Bella's acceptance in the family.

Please R & R, and thank you to those who have already commented :D

Brothers of Blood

I was thrown from off my log across the forest, crashing into another tree. It cracked, and powdered me in shavings but it stayed upright. I whipped my head to the new comer. He was shorter than me, and the beams of light shone of him golden hair. He ran to face me and firmly pinned my arms to the trees. His teeth glinted, and I smiled back.

"Hello Carlisle" I smirked.

He grinned back, still not saying anything. Excitement shone in his eyes, reflecting how young and passionate he was. No matter how much I claimed he was my father, a leader, my teacher, he would of made a brilliant brother, and for this night, he could of well been.

I struggled against his hold, but he wouldn't let go. He wasn't giving in tonight, he too wanted to run, and stretch him legs. Tonight wasn't a night to hide, to play human, tonight we were excused, and he too wanted to release the vampire within. I read his thoughts. They were ecstatic. He was riding some high, from being able to use him muscles, whilst endless days at work brought carefulness and controlled reactions. He winked at me, when we heard the other two approaching.

I glanced down at my watch…2:15. It was going to be a looooooooooong night.

I heard the thoughts of my brothers before I saw them. Jasper bounded over the fallen tree, adding gracefulness to him jump. Alice was rubbing off on him. He had relatively playful thoughts; he was quite smug that Carlisle had caught me. He jumped again, launching himself to my vicinity, and within the second had the other half of my body pinned. Without listening to their thoughts, I knew what was coming.

Emmett appeared on the top of the log. However, unlike Jasper, he thrashed towards us, tearing up the undergrowth. He lunged foreword and came face to face with me.

His eyes were excited, and he looked savage…perfectly repeating his thoughts. I guessed the excitement came from Jasper however, everybody looked excited, even myself. It had been so long.

Emmett stared for a minute then finally spoke. When he did, he hissed and pronounced every syllable slowly.

"I have you now."

I stared back, trying to decipher the flashes of various torture methods he planned to use. He didn't break his gaze, a crazy glint sparkling in his eye.

Suddenly he sniggered, as did I. Jasper and Carlisle soon joined in until we were all in fits of laughter.

I was released by Carlisle and Jasper. I clapped Emmett on the back and he hugged me in a bear grip…slightly more forceful than necessary.

"You got busted man," he grinned. The savage look had gone, and now his normal teasing look replaced them.

I turned to face Jasper, and punched him on the shoulder. He grinned guiltily and I embraced him quickly. Next was Carlisle's turn to be accused.

"I cannot believe you were in on this!" I indicted.

He merely smiled and placed a hand on my shoulder. "Son, what father would I be if I didn't attend your…stag party?"

I nodded and was about to question them on what was next on the agenda, until the wind blew and I caught the scent of a pack of Mule deer. My family took in the scent to and Emmett grinned.

"Speaking of stags…" he smiled.

We all ghosted to where the herd of deer were grazing. I could feel their blood pulsing through their body as the walked nearby. We all crouched within tall grass bordering the open meadow. I was about to jump, to force my teeth into the artery of the large stag, to drink until I was full, but suddenly another smell took my attention.

This one wasn't a herbivore, it ate meat…

This one smelled far more delicious then the stupid deer…

This one was larger, and more appetizing…

This one was mine…

I spun and hurtled in the opposite direction, not caring if I disturbed the deer. I ran, following the scent until I could hear the rapid breath of the great beast.

However, I heard followers. My family had come to see my changed decision. I stopped, still…listening. When they arrived at my side, they all froze as well. I heard Emmett inhale.

"Ha-ha, its party time," he chortled.

I saw the beast slink around the nearest tree. I saw the blood pumping under its fur…heavy and thick, much warmer than a deer's. The venom filled my mouth and I had to swallow it back.

Jasper shoved me in the arm. "Go on bro," she whispered. "You go first."

I didn't need telling twice. I coiled my body and sprang. I landed on the lions back and sunk my teeth into his neck. I had drained him within a matter of seconds. Though there is a much more 'relieving' substance other than animal blood, the feeling of blood soothed my burning throat and this release only added to my ecstasy.

I pushed away from the carcass and joined my family. They had decided to hunt the pack of deer again, and we set off at a run. It felt good to run with my father and brothers. It had been too long, and now our bond felt fresher and stronger.

Even so, my mind wandered back to the girl sleeping in her room, so delicately beautiful I couldn't believe that she was mine. I knew her thoughts would be worried, even though I'd never heard them. Her sleep would be shaky and nightmares would crush her dreams. I craved to go back, but felt that my family would hurt too. Bella would only send me away again anyway, something that Emmett would gladly take action for.

Jasper nudged me as my emotions became distant. I guess he picked up on my craving for Bella. I turned and grinned at him as we ran, and he grinned back, our moods joining back together again.

We came to a stop, hidden back in the undergrowth. Some of the deer were nearer; I'd obviously not disturbed them in my run.

"Good job they were still here" Emmett thought, clearly on the same thought path. "Otherwise, I'd have to eat you instead".

I saw him eyeing the stag, and saw my opportunity. As he thought threw his plan off attack, I planned my own 'attack'. His cheekiness was getting old now, and thought he needed a lesson off his own. I mean, I stayed quiet and respectful during all of his 14 'stag nights'.

I saw Emmett crouch lower, tightening his muscles for his leap. I copied him movements, planning my jump for the correct moment. I watched as he began to let go, and I forced all my energy into my legs. Being quicker, I gained a larger gap and I flew through the air. I heard the confusion in his thoughts as I landed for my target perfectly.

I turned to wink at Emmett, who stood looking stunned, before I sunk my teeth deeply into the stag's neck. I drank as much as I could until I became full and sloshy. Emmett's curses could be heard for miles and miles.

"Why you son of a…" he began, but the wind changed direction again. I heard in his thoughts as he registered another source of food nearby. I was too full to take in exactly what it was, but I could smell it was another herbivore. Emmett stared, and then slouched off growling. His thirst was now greater than his need to punish me. As he left the clearing, however, he grumbled "I'll get you later." And then he was gone.

Jasper and Carlisle has already left to hunt, and I drifted off in the general direction. As I walked, I noticed the area. My meadow was nearby, and I considered taking a peaceful break. I changed direction, hoping that the others would be quite a while in their hunting. I would give Emmett some time to calm as well. I didn't think that missing a limb tomorrow would be approved by the humans during the wedding.

The wedding…

My thoughts became peaceful and hopeful as I broke through the trees into my little meadow. I was pleased to see the sun rising, and lay down on the grass to watch the saturated clouds be soaked in glorious beams of light.

The heavens were plunged in a pale rose colour, shining down on my meadow, taking me to mystical places.

The pink contrast against the pale sky brought back other thoughts. Much like a child watching clouds, I saw Bella's face smile down upon me. My personal angel, sent down from the heavens.

I chuckled at how ironic that sounded, even to myself. I used to believe that Bella was my own personal omen, a devil, sent from hell to bring my existence to an end. I sighed as I thought over how times had changed, cringing at unhappier thoughts.

"No," I thought to myself. "Not tonight." I needed to stay positive, and it was stupid to dwell on such negative factors.

I sunk into a daze for a while as I thought of happier memories. Bella's face, her smile, her scent. Bella's silly, clumsy mistakes which made me love her more. Rather than believing I was meant to kill her with her tempting near-death experiences, I know believed that my aim was to protect her. Whenever she was hurt I was their to save her (even if my existence did provoke the experiences) I had never yet failed in saving her, and that was my aim until she was less 'breakable'.

I looked down at my watch again, as the sun glinted off the face.

It was already 4:25. Time had gone so fast, something which seemed impossible when we could move so fast ourselves. I smiled at how naturally it was, too loose time with the ones you loved.

Suddenly I heard thoughts, not so distant. Carlisle, Emmett and Jasper had finished feeding and were now in search for me. I decided to get up, not wanting my meadow to be revealed to anybody other than Bella, and ran out off the trees.

I burst through several tall ferns and called out to Jasper. All three of them turned, Carlisle looking concerned, but as I explained I had left to reflect on tomorrow's events, he smiled.

"Everything will be fine, my son." I heard him think.

I nodded, and joined their group. All of their thoughts were mainly on their thirst. They had drunk till they too were full and very sloshy. Even Emmett's thoughts were calm, and he seemed to be relishing on the bonding session we had with Carlisle. It felt decades since we had truly 'gone out', always somebody missing, or simply too many of us to really bond.

I was very aware off that situation. Whenever we went out, some of us were joined by our mates. Me being the exception. I remembered how this made the others feel, being with your other half. Totally dedicated to their mate, leaving little time for bonding. I didn't anger at this realisation, as I had my own dedication now. I only wish I had realised earlier in my days of darkness, before Bella had even existed.

We ran through the forest, wind rushing past us. I took the time to take in my surrounding, to enjoy the scenery. Everything looked beautiful, perfect. Nothing could ruin my life now.

As we ran, I thought through my brothers and Carlisle's thoughts. They too were still savouring the recent events, and this 'repetition' of shared feelings only lifted me higher. However, it was Carlisle's final thought, as we neared the house which set me at my utmost high.

"Bella is the missing piece that Edward has been looking for. She finally makes our family complete."

And with that I powered through the forest to the house.

When we reached the house, I noted the time off the clock.

"Urgh…" I groaned. It had just past 5am. I still had 10 hours to go till I could call Bella my wife.

Wondering how to spend my time, I decided that I would go visit my love one last time as she was sleeping. However, as I made my to the door, I realised I had made a huge mistake…

…I had decided.

A small dark blur blocked my exit and frowned at me with an evil glare.

"Don't even think about it!" Alice threatened. "You are going no where near Bella, until she comes walking down the aisle to join you in holy matrimony, you got that?"

I shrugged and sighed. "It's not as if I'm going to make her tell me about the dress, Alice. The wedding isn't going to be ruined."

Alice pouted and I chuckled at how already she seemed so much like Bella…almost as if they were meant to be sisters.

"No! Have you not heard the rule that the 'groom should never see the bride before a wedding.'?"

She continued glaring.

I didn't care…my mind was elsewhere.

Of course I'd heard the rule, but I didn't feel out unnatural relationship should be marred by normal rules. I'm sure tradition was lost in our situation.

But that wasn't what distracted me. The word bride triggered the images.

Bella walking down the aisle, shining with radiant beauty. Flowers falling down around her, landing in her hair, stroking her soft skin. She had joined me at my side, and her smell smothered me in scents unknown to man, putting the flowers to shame…

…it wasn't until I heard a soft 'tut' some metres below me.

I looked down. Alice still stood, with her hands on her hips, glaring at me.

"What?" I found myself asking, still not completely focused from my dream. She sighed and a smile played on her lips.

"I'm going to be soo glad when this is over, your lovey dovey actions are driving me insane." She thought.

I chuckled. "That's a lie and you know it. You are loving the opportunity to throw this wedding, and you know people will be talking about it for months."

She smiled. "Yeah you're right."

She straightened up and put on a professional look. "Anyway, you are going to help me prepare the house for your wedding, and then you will have to leave the house whilst I get Bella ready. Ok?"

I gasped in mock horror.

"How is that fair. You talk of traditions and following rules and then you make the groom decorate the house. That's just lazy." I grinned.

"Actually, I've already done the majority of the house, with Esme's help of course, but I would like you to assist her with some smaller tasks because currently I will have more important things to do." She said, one straight black eyebrow lifting upwards.

I slouched off in the direction of the garden where I could here Jasper and Emmett arguing, and Esme's delicate please of them to 'be careful'.

As I entered the garden, I was greeted by the site of Jasper hanging off a tree, tying large golden bows around the designated branches. Any human would have found this shocking. What about using ladders, right? But due to being a vampire myself, I wasn't shocked or scared. I was however confused, at the sight of small Esme screaming at Emmett.

Esme was never one to raise her voice, but as I took in her thoughts and re-plays of the recent events, I had to force back a laugh. It seemed that Jasper and Emmett has been put to work as well, and they had been bored. I saw briefly over Esme's infuriated thoughts that they began play-fighting and ended up smashing a tree…one of Esme's favourites. Over 1000 years old apparently.

If Emmett could blush, he would be doing. He had too much respect for Esme and Carlisle. He hung his head in shame whilst Esme let off steam. I wondered idly if she would have just had a word if she wasn't so tied down with the wedding.

I hung back for a while, until I caught Jasper's eye. I nodded in Emmett's direction and e nodded back.

Everybody suddenly became much, much calmer. Esme stopped yelling and took a deep breath, and Emmett seemed to compose himself.

Esme caught sight of me and I hoped her moods had lifted. She waved me over, her hands still shaking slightly. When I reached her, she beamed up at me and placed both her hands on my shoulder.

"Hello dear. Now I want you too clear up the garden. I want it perfect, exactly as me and Alice planned." She went through the general plan through her thoughts and then began to walk back to the house.

"And don't let Emmett and Jasper break ANYTHING else" she thought.

I drifted over to Jasper and Emmett, just in time to hear Emmett mumble, "Thanks mate, for helping me out there," to Jasper.

"Right, let's get going." I sighed.

We worked for over 4 hours. The time dragged and I could see why my brothers got bored. Alice wanted us to slow things down, not even trusting our perfect vampire speed. I think she heard how Emmett broke the tree and therefore wanted us to move at human speed, snail speed.

I spent the time tie bows to more trees, removing un-existent weeds from our perfect garden.

I then had to bring in more flowers to decorate the dance floor in the garden. This involved stupid tasks as well, like making the dance floor itself wasn't too slippy for the humans, otherwise they would all fall over.

I found this thought quite amusing.

Once all the jobs had been done, and the house was decorated to perfection I was allowed to relax. Relax wasn't the appropriate term, as I wouldn't consider having your small, annoying sister breathe down my neck every 5 minutes relaxing.

I knew seeing Bella was out of the question now, as she would be awake and preparing herself for the wedding.

I walked over to my piano and sat down. I let my fingers trail across the keys, feeling every one. I took a deep breath and began to play. I felt the music flow through me, as my emotions controlled my hands. I played to reflect. Loud, joyous, happy, ecstatic, and totally in love.

I heard as my family took in the climax. Esme stopped with her food preparation to listen. My music pleased her and her thoughts were happy. Even Rosalie stopped briefly from brushing her hair to listen. The emotions in the house were so wondrous that Jasper was naturally drawn indoors, feeding of the positive beings like a drug.

I watched as the time sped up again, getting back to its regular rhythm. It wasn't until Alice came and stopped my fun did time slow back down to a standstill.

"I'm off to get Bella," she said. My hopes lifted and her eyes tightened. "You're going to have to leave."

"WHAT!?" I exclaimed.

She rolled her eyes and sighed. "I told you before. You're not being in the house when Bella's here. This is going to be as much a surprise for you as it is for her."

I stared at her for a good few minutes. I felt my anger slowly subside, but couldn't help grumbling slightly about already seeing the decorations, but she ignored me.

"You'll thank me for this later, I know you will," she chuckled. "Now, if you don't leave, I'm going to have to force you."

Emmett suddenly became very interested.

He shot into the room and grabbed me by my arm. He towed me to the door and out of the house, not before yelling, "We'll be back before 2.30" over his shoulder.

I caught sight of the clock again. It was only 11.45.

"I'm going to kill Alice," I muttered as I was dragged away. The sight of her shuddering with laughter only made things worse.

I let Emmett pull me for a good few miles. I couldn't be bothered fighting back, as Alice would only send me away again, even if Emmett couldn't catch me.

Eventually we came to stop by some fallen trees. I scanned his mind and expected violence, but I was shocked at what I actually found.

Emmett wanted to talk!?!

He sat down on a felled log and looked up at me sheepishly. We all knew Emmett wasn't one for heartfelt talks, so this was defiantly a first.

"So, how are you feeling, mate?" she questioned.

I sighed and rested against a standing trunk.

"Brilliant, excited, passionate, elated…breathless," I added, grinning.

Emmett smiled back. "I know what you mean. There really isn't enough words to describe it, is there?"

I saw in his head as he remembered his fist official wedding to Rosalie, and then his latest one in 1980. His feelings towards Rosalie were exactly the same. In their mind, they were still going through 'young love'.

What I also in the memory scared me.

I saw myself. Alone. Depressed. Isolated…lonely.

I always knew I was missing something, and knew I wasn't complete but I still managed to go through life. It's not until you have what you were missing does you life seem to be a struggle and that without your final piece, you would surely die.

Now I had my missing piece, my former self was laughable. I felt sorry for anybody in that situation.

I looked at Emmett, and saw him analysing my face. Through his thoughts it was confusing. Sudden realisation was very apparent mixed in with an undying love.

I laughed aloud, the sound echoing off the trees. Emmett laughed as well, and I saw Bella become apparent in his thoughts. I saw the way he already respected her as a sister. He cared for her…he loved her.

He stood up, and placed a hand on my shoulder.

"Treat her well, man."

With that, he ran off into the forest. I saw the reasoning behind it. He was giving me alone time, but I also heard the threat.

"If you come home earlier than planned then I am going to rip you up so much, you'll be stitching yourself back together for weeks."

I chuckled to myself.

I then saw his desire to be back home with Rosalie. To enjoy the celebrations and take in the emotions from the wedding.

It seemed everybody was in wedding mode…except for Bella.