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Betas: Jessipooks/Mist

Rating: M

A/N: Things are about to get messy and complicated for Jake/Bella, when their happy normal lives are once again thrust into a dangerous world where they are being hunted down. Who will they turn to? Where will they go? How will Jake protect his family and manage to stay alive.?

Unwavering Fate Part 2: Chapter 3: Helpless to Gravity

Bella sat on the couch next to Jake with a bowl of popcorn on her lap. Feeling nervous and anxious she awaited for Nessie's wedding to start. Jake hooked up the computer to the wide screen so they could watch Nessie's wedding with skype. Alice helped come up with the master ideal of skyping when Nessie requested for away her mother could witness her wedding. When Nessie called to give her mother the news she sounded excited and relieved that no one was left out of her special day. Bella also felt a bit giddy with her own excitement despite her previous worries. She had to have faith that Nessie knew what was best for her and if she was wrong, she would pick herself up and move on just like Bella had.

Bella had a few minutes alone to talk to Nessie before she prepared for the ceremony and Nessie assured her she felt pretty confident in her choice. This alleviated alot of Bella's fears. She couldn't honestly remember being so excited as much as nervous on her wedding day. After the conversation had ended, they all agreed to switch off her camera so that no one would be able to see her or her condition. As far as the rest of the vampire world knew, Bella Cullen died during the change. Then there was the fact that Bella knew her appearance, enormous with child might cause some painful memories for the others, especially Edward.

"That's not a boat, that's a freaking Yacht." Jake whistled. He was impressed with the layout for Nessie's wedding. They hadn't seen but one person come across the screen since Alice had turned it on. Bella chomped nervously on the popcorn with her eyes glued to the screen.

"They always go big, you know that Jake." Bella chuckled bitterly.

" I might do the same if I could afford it." Jake sighed.

"Jake we don't need money to make us happy." Bella turned her head and placed a soft kiss on his cheek. Jake grinned from ear to ear. He knew she was right. They had plenty of money to keep them comfortable. They weren't millionaires like the Cullen's but they weren't paupers either. They had invested her money wisely and still had plenty in CDs and savings.

"I know. I have everything I could ever want." Jake rubbed her stomach.

Bella laughed as the baby began to kick and hit in response to it's father's touch.

"I swear you aren't going to make it to January to have this kiddo." Jake warned her.

"Don't jinx us. I don't want to go into premature labor Jake." Bella scolded him.

"Geez, calm down. Not many women make it to their exact due date. I'm thinking our little bundle of joy will arrive a week or so early is all." Jake reached down and took a handful of popcorn to eat.

"What's wrong?" Jake caught her wincing for a second while she scooted uncomfortably around.

"My back is killing me. This baby has to calm down or settle into one spot." Bella answered calmly.

"Oh. Look, it's Alice and Carlisle." Jake pointed at the big screen.

Bella's heart fluttered nervously. The sight of Carlisle in a tux reminded her of her own wedding day.

"Hey Bella, Jake." Alice waved at the screen.

"Hi guys. How are you? Is Nessie okay?" Bella ask.

"We are great and yes she is wonderful. She is arguing with Rose at the moment about her hair. You know how picky Rose is about the hair."

Bella laughed with understanding. She recalled Rose commenting how if a hair was out of place she wouldn't let Bella put on her veil until it was perfect.

"Yes. She is very particular about the hair." Bella replied.

"How are you Bella? Nessie says your due in January. Is the pregnancy coming along fine?" Carlilse asked trying to hide his own fears about her pregnancy. When he learned of it he was a bit startled. He was sure that the damage of Nessie's birth might have prevented her from conceiving or carrying another child to full term.

"It's fine. I'm actually eating real food this time." Bella joked.

"Wonderful. I guess shape shifters aren't as picky as us vampires." Carlilse joked back.

Jake huffed playfully.

"Sorry Jake. So Nessie tells me she hopes to come see you guys when the baby is born." Carlisle commented.

"Yes she is. I'm happy she wants to see her little brother or sister." Bella replied knowing that the family was probably worried that Nessie might still have some bitter feelings toward her. Edward still wasn't speaking to her like he promised. Nessie had told Bella once that Edward and Alex weren't an item but they were spending a lot of time together. Bella hoped that this was a sign that Edward was moving on with his life. She wanted him to be happy like she was.

"Good. I hope she returns to us with plenty of pictures." Carlise waved at them as he was called away.

"How many guests are there?" Bella asked curiously.

"Only fifty. Nessie only wanted the closest people and of course all vampires like ourselves. She didn't want to fear humans figuring us out on her big day." Alice answered.

"Make sense." Bella still felt the sting to her ego at that remark. She and Jake weren't vampires but they were humans. Humans who knew about their existence which was strictly against the rules.

"Are you ready? I'm going to move you guys up closer to the front. I told everyone we were skyping for our friends back in the States. They think you guys are vampires who couldn't make it to the wedding." Alice stated as she picked up the computer and moved it closer so that Bella and Jake would get a better view of the actual ceremony.

"Got to run. It's about to start." Alice squealed as she flashed away.

"Are you okay?" Jake knew that seeing the Cullen's again was going to bring back some unpleasant memories for her. He didn't want her to be depressed after the ceremony was over .

"I'm fine." Bella sighed contentedly. Shoveling more popcorn in her mouth she chewed while her brain kept warning her that eventually she might see Edward. She prayed that the feelings that she once had for him wouldn't resurface and cause Jake to feel insecure. She loved Jake and not for one second did she regret her decision to leave and be with him. She was thrilled about their baby and she was going to marry him when the time was right.

The wedding began and Bella was stunned at the beauty of the scene before her. The guests that she could see were equally of course just as beautiful.

She saw Esme standing by Carlise's side. She saw Emmett and Jasper to the side. She prepared herself to see Edward walking their daughter down the aisle. Her pulse quicken, her breathing was unsteady as she saw Rose and then Alice march down the aisle. Closing her eyes she pleaded within herself not to start crying right away.

Then all at once they saw Nessie wearing a pure white gown that fashion around her body, showing off her simple curves. Bella saw that she was wearing a dress similar to her own and that's when the tears began to spill from her eyes. Jake took her hand in his, giving it a supportive squeeze.

"She's beautiful." Bella sighed.

"She is." Jake agreed.

Then they saw Edward by her side. She held onto her father in such away that Bella was sent back to her own wedding day. The fears, the joys, and the tremendous heartache she had felt moments before she took that first step out with her father. He had joked that if she wanted to run he would gladly help her escape. She had of course just laughed and forced herself to take that first step.

Bella looked at Nahuel who she hadn't seen or met until now. He was an incredibly sexy guy who looked a few years older than Nessie. Bella was impressed with Nessie's choice and could easily see why her daughter was so madly in love with him. He looked at Nessie with so much admiration that Bella felt her heart bust with joy. It was true he did love her. Bella was so relieved that she sobbed as more tears rush out.

"Are you going to be okay?" Jake asked with a worried frown.

"Yes." Bella nodded her head while wiping her tears away.

"He looks like a nice enough guy." Jake commented out loud.

"He does. He also looks like a man in love." Bella smiled proudly.

"Look at her smile. She is beaming. I swear if I didn't know better I would think she was almost shimmering." Jake smiled.

Bella listened to the vows and fought furiously with her mind as it took her back to the final day she saw Edward. She couldn't stop herself when she saw Edward turn and look into the camera with a sad smile. It was like he was giving her confirmation that he knew she was watching the ceremony. Seeing his face threw her memory back into time to a moment when she saw Edward up close and personal for the last time.

Bella had just finished blowing drying her hair when Jake entered their room wearing an irritated look.

"What's wrong honey?" Bella reached out touching his arm.

"It's Edward. He's here." Jake replied harshly.

Bella was stunned. She hadn't known he was even in the states again. She also hadn't heard from him once since she left him.

"Why?" Bella choked on the question.

"He needs to see you." Jake answered.

"About what?" Bella felt her heart tremble with fear.

"He swears it's the last time he will see you. I figured you would want to talk to him yourself. I will step out back. If you need me just to yell, I won't be far away." Jake pulled her in his arms, kissing her passionately and with all his heart.

"I love you Bella. Don't let him change your mind about me." Jake begged.

"Never. I love you too and I will never stop loving you." Bella vowed, rubbing her hands up and down his backside.

"I gave him an hour to speak to you then I will return inside the house." Jake warned her.

"Okay." Bella could live with that compromise. She honestly wished he would stay there but had a feeling that this conversation between her and Edward might be too hard for Jake to endure.

Bella licked her lips, running her hands over her hair to smooth down any loose strings. Jake opened the door , stepping aside for Bella to walk in front of him. .They entered the living room where Edward stood in front of the fireplace with his backside toward them.

"One hour." Jake spoke firmly then winked at Bella before slipping out of the front door.

Edward turned around to face Bella. She saw the fear and pain mingled in his eyes.

"Bella." Edward spoke her name so gently that it reminded her how she had once fallen in love with his voice. Now all she heard was heartache in it. The love they shared was gone. They would always care for one another but their destinies had changed and they weren't going to live forever, together.

"Edward." Bella stepped slowly into the room and sat down in a chair not far from him.

"I had to come see you." Edward started. When he saw the fear flicker in Bella's eyes he smiled rudely before continuing.

"I figured that if we were going to be officially divorced then I should be present when you sign the papers."

"Oh. I didn't know you had them drawn up." Bella chewed on the inside of her lower lip.

"I figured a year had gone by and you weren't coming back, it was time to permanently and officially end our relationship. I'm surprised that you hadn't requested this before now." Edward snorted.

"Why?" Bella was confused.

"I would think that Jake wouldn't appreciate sharing a bed with a married woman."

"Jake knows I belong to him. I never let him doubt it for a second." Bella replied back with her own rude tone.

"I can see how happy you two are." Edward's eyes glanced over the picture frames on the mantle. Jake and Bella had taken many pictures of their travels. They wanted memories of everything they shared together.

"I am very happy Edward." Bella knew this was his main reason for coming to see her. He probably wanted to witness with his own two eyes that she was truly happy with her choice before he signed off on their relationship.

"Good. Then it wasn't all for nothing." Edward pressed his lips tightly together.

"Where do I sign?" Bella suddenly wanted to get this over with and send him away. It was funny how over the past year she had longed to see him again to make amends and had naively hoped for a friendship. She saw now that this was a feeble dream. Edward wasn't going to spare her any heartache. He was hurt, angry and beyond forgiveness.

"The lawyer highlighted each line you are required to sign." Edward stated coldly.

Bella took hesitant steps closer to him and the papers. When he handed her the paper, their hands barely brushed and she shivered from the coldness of his skin.

"I won't bite." He snickered when her heart began to race while she put a safe distance between them again.

"I would hope not." Bella cocked an eyebrow warning him that she wouldn't hold Jake back this time.

Bella finished signing her name on the documents and when she came to the last page, she found something interesting on it.

"What's this?" She pointed at the paragraph that looked odd among the others.

"This one is to assure you drop the Cullen surname. You will have to go back to Swan or Black, it's up to you." Edward's eyes looked fiercely at her.

"Oh. So I"m not good enough to have your name now." Bella choked back the bitter acid that had shot up from the back of her throat. He was purposely being a jerk and he knew it.

"Why would you want it? You will be married to Jake soon and take on his name." Edward replied dryly.

"Maybe. Maybe not. The point is that you purposely did this to make me feel insignificant to carry on your esteemed last name." Bella growled.

"Look, you wanted out and I've been more than gracious enough to accept your release from our marital contract." Edward snarled.

Bella was shocked at how horribly tacky they were reacting to one another. This was the largest factor she had against marriage. She knew that a divorce brought out the worst in people and apparently vampires too.

"You're right." Bella sighed heavily as she struggled to pull herself together. She knew it would make it easier on him if she was angry toward him. He needed them to hate one another but she didn't honestly hate him. She still loved him deeply. They shared a daughter and a history. They could still be civil to one another. They were both mature young adults.

"Here." Bella handed him the signed documents.

Edward stared at the papers like he was holding a burning cross. Then in a blink of an eye he set an envelope down on the table across from her.

"What's that?" Bella nearly jumped out of her skin.

"It's you're payment. The lawyer insisted you have an alimony of sorts. He said you had a legal right to my wealth. I think you will find this a significant amount that should keep you happy for the rest of your mortal life." He answered gently.

"A payment! What the hell is wrong with you? I never wanted your money!" Bella lost all hold of her sanity as she shouted at him.

"I know. We are just doing everything legal to assure both parties end up with what they deserve." Edward snapped.

"Oh, and what did you get out of this divorce?" Bella's palms itched to slap him across his frozen cold face.

"Nessie." Edward replied softly.

Bella froze. Was he trying to warn her that she wouldn't get to see her daughter ever again?

"What do you mean?" Bella lifted her head and glared dangerously at him.

"You gave me a daughter that I wouldn't ever have had with anyone else." Edward's head dropped as he looked sadly at he floor.

"But she is still my daughter too." Bella warned him.

"Of course. It's her choice to see you. As far as I go, I won't ever darken your door step again." Edward announced firmly as he lifted his head and locked eyes with her.

"We can still be friends Edward." Bella urged.

"NO, we can't. I can't look at you and not remember what we had, could' have had." Edward shook his head.

"Give it time Edward. You will find someone. I just know that you were meant for more than what I had offered." Bella encouraged him.

"No. I think I had the best thing in my life and I was too naive to believe that anyone , especially Jacob Black could steal her away from me. I deserve this. So many times you begged me to change you and I didn't. Maybe even deep down I knew somehow that you weren't meant to be all mine."

"Edward, I'm so sorry." Bella walked up to him and look up at him with sincere love in her eyes.

"I will always love you." Bella lifted his marble cold hand and placed it over her beating heart.

"But you love him more." Edward found the irony of his word choice and the situation.

"Yes." Bella sobbed.

"I have to go. Good luck Bella and know that I can't be there for you but you will always be in my mind and heart." Edward pressed a long tender kiss on her forehead before he flashed out of the room and out of her life.

Bella felt like she had blinked and the sweet simple ceremony had to come o an end. Nessie was no longer a Cullen. She was a grown woman with her life mate and no one knew what lied ahead for them. She just hoped her daughter had better luck her first round of marriage than her parents had.

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"So my editor called today and said my book is a big hit." Bella exclaimed proudly.

"No surprise. Who doesn't love a good old vampire versus wolf story." Jake chuckled.

"Especially when the wolf gets the girl." Bella beamed proudly.

"Especially." Jake wrapped his arms around her, snuggling his face into the curve of her neck. He placed kisses on it and then nipped it playfully causing Bella to squeal with pleasure.

"We should have sex before I'm to big for you to handle me." Bella suggested in a sly tone.

Jake started laughing. She was constantly mention her sudden weight gain. He had to admit, privately, she had gained more weight in the past two weeks than in the whole entire pregnancy.

"I can always handle you baby." Jake led her to their room where he undressed her and took his time proving his sexual prowess.

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Bella woke up feeling soggy and wet. She was sweating like hell. Sitting up in the bed she felt a sharp pain hit her instantly. It felt like someone was cutting her with a jagged piece of glass.

"Ouuchh...arggg..." Bella sucked in a deep breathe as a spasm of pain wrapped around her stomach and into her lower back.

Bella opened her eyes as the pain began to subside and saw something strange on the sheets. Pulling herself up further she saw a large red spot beneath her stomach.

"Oh God!" She whispered as tears stung her eyes. She was bleeding.

"Jake." Bella nudged his sleeping form next to her.

"Hmmm..." Jake moaned as he wiped his eyes.

"Jake, I'm bleeding." Bella spoke softly as she felt her mind and body go into a state of shock.

"What?" Jake bolted up in the bed. His nostrils picked up the scent of fresh blood and knew it was coming from her.

"Oh shit." Jake jumped out of the bed, throwing his jeans and shirt on.

"Are you okay?" He rushed over to her side. Her eyes were pressed tightly together as she fought back the urge to cry hysterically from the fear and pain.

"I ….the pain..." Bella was trying like hell not to pass out but the sight of blood had never been easy for her.

"Hold on baby, I will call an ambulance." Jake raced to his cell phone. Opening the phone he had pressed one digit when he saw her head go limp and the rest of her body follow pursuit. The phone crashed to the floor when he raced to catch her from falling face first to the floor.

Jake didn't think they had time for an ambulance. Laying her back on the bed he grabbed his keys, phone, and wallet and then scooping her up like a bride and got her to the truck. He didn't like how she remained unconscious while he drove like a mad man to the nearest hospital. It took him nearly twenty minutes when normally it was a forty minute drive.

Running inside he got someone to help him with her. They rushed her past everyone and straight up to the prenatal floor.

"How long has she been out?" The nurse ordered as they raced down the hall.

"About thirty minutes." Jake answered.

"Would you say the bleeding is worse or better." The nurse asked.

Jake looked down at her soaked nightgown.

"Worse." He whimpered.

"Okay. How many months is she?"

"Seven and half."

"Sir, you need to stay right here. I have a doctor on his way right now and we need to get her vitals and prepped in case he wants to do surgery." She warned him.

Jake wanted to argue with her but he feared that would just take too much time, time the nurse could be helping Bella. He stepped back although the wolf in him wanted to ignore her polite demand.

It felt like hours instead of the one he had been forced to wait.

"Mr. Black, Bella wanted me to check on you. She is awake. She is exhausted from the blood loss." The earlier nurse informed him.

"What's going on? What is happening?" Jake was relieved she was talking but he wanted deeper answers.

"The doctor fears that she is trying to go into premature labor. He is doing his best to prevent that. He wants her to remain here over night. We have to observe her." She explained.

"Okay. Is the baby okay?" He asked.

"Yes, it's fine. They are both fine." The nurse smiled gently as she rubbed his upper arm with a supportive kindness in her eyes.

"When can I see her?"

"We are preparing a room for her closer to the front desk. Once we get her settled,you can come stay with her."

Jake sighed loudly.

"Thank you." Jake wondered if it was possible for him to have his first set of gray hair. The past hour had been painful. He couldn't help but remember the night she had given birth to Nessie and how close they had come to losing her. Although at the time he had believed she was dead. He couldn't lose her and he knew it would kill her if they lost this baby. She was starting to invest in this child. He saw the way she reacted to the movement in her stomach and how she hummed as they prepped the baby room. He knew she was going to be a terrific mother despite her past relationship with Nessie.

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Bella slept on and off throughout the night. Jake had settled into the small sofa that was in the room next to her bedside. It was such a funny sight to behold a man of his size and height laying on a couch that was barely five foot in length.

When she woke up this last time she knew she had been experiencing a nightmare. Her heart had been racing, sweat beaded on her forehead and at last a vague memory had remained in her mind.

Something was coming after them. Something had found them and wanted to take Bella away from Jake.

"Are you okay?" Jake opened his eyes to see Bella staring up at the ceiling with a frightened expression.

"Yes." She croaked.

"What's wrong? Are you hurting?" Jake darted off the couch and by her side.

"No. I just...we...just danger." Bella couldn't find the right words to describe the emotions she was still left feeling from the nightmare.

"You are fine. The baby is fine too." Jake pushed back her hair from her face, leaning over the side of the bed, he kissed her forehead.

"I know." Bella frowned. She couldn't put her a finger on it but she knew that eventually something would find them and their family would die. Their happiness was going to be short lived and it felt so unfair and cruel.

"Honey, we will get through this. You'll see in no time. I will take you home." Jake whispered lovingly in her ear.

Bella felt incredibly groggy but the mention of the word home sent warning bells off in her head.

"Don't go home Jake. Stay here with me." Bella pleaded as the affects of the drugs sucked her back into a dark abyss where she feared she might someday remain forever and ever.