Edward's POV
I heard Bella take a deep breath and then she was flying. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her back. Luckily Alice had noticed quickly and distracted the headmaster before Bella flew at him. Emmett and Jasper grabbed Bella's hands and together we dragged her into the dining room. I had to hand it to her; she wasn't making this too difficult. She wasn't using any of her gifts; well except for her strength but she couldn't control that.
"Let me go!" I'd never heard Bella snarl before but it was quite scary. She growled. We didn't do anything; I was waiting for her to calm down. Then she screeched. Jasper tried to drag her outside; not having much luck with that. Emmett and I ran over and helped. Soon we were out in the back garden. That's when Bella finally used her strength. She took a deep breath and threw her arms out to the side. Suddenly I was on the ground and Bella was running for the back door. I jumped back up and ran after her again. She heard us coming; she turned round and growled, her hands on fire. I stopped; Jasper and Emmett bent into a crouch. I stepped forward, carefully raising my hands.
"Bella? Honey its just me...I won't hurt you" Bella stood up straight, her hands back to normal again, looking horrified. Then she ran into the forest. I ran after her as fast as I could. After a while she stopped and slid to the ground, crying. I sat beside trying to think of ways to comfort her. What the hell was I meant to do? In the end I finally wrapped my arms around her and let her cry. When the sun came up she spoke in a rough voice.
"What happened? Didn't the headmaster see me?" Bella still had a horrified look on her face. I answered quickly.
"No...Alice saw you dive and distracted him" Bella smiled sadly "I think you smelled his blood and the animal in you took over. You bit Jasper and Emmett twice and you got me once" I shrugged but Bella's face went back to horrified.
"What...Oh my god! I'm so s-" She couldn't finish because she started screaming with tears.
"Bella! Honey its ok...Jasper's used to this and Emmett will joke about it so don't worry" Bella shook her head.
"No...I...I bit...you. I'm e...evil. You didn't d...do anything wr...wrong" Bella broke into sobs again. I wrapped my arms around her.
"Bella, Honey. You're not evil. You couldn't stop yourself...it's alright" Bella hiccoughed then nodded. She reached up and kissed me gently; probably terrified of losing it again. She wrapped her arms around my neck. She then moved her hands down until they reached my chest. A moan escaped from me before I could stop it. I felt Bella smile against my lips. Eventually she pulled away laughing at my pouting. I stuck my tongue out at Bella like a five year old or...Alice. I took Bella's hand and we ran home together. The headmaster had obviously left last night so there was no chance of Bella losing it again.
As soon as we got home Bella walked to the bottom of the staircase.
"Esme? Carlisle? Rose? Emmett? Jasper? Alice? Could you guys come her for a second?" Everyone walked downstairs with wary eyes but Bella just pointed to the dinning room. As soon as everyone was sat around the dining room table Bella spoke.
"Jasper, Emmett I'm so sorry for biting you guys...you know I'd never do that on purpose right?" Jasper and Emmett nodded silently. Bella half smiled. "Esme, Carlisle I'm so sorry for embarrassing you like that." Esme spoke.
"Oh...Bella sweetie. You didn't embarrass us. It was you instinct. You did well" Bella frowned.
"Alice, thank you so much for distracting him before he saw me. And Rosalie I'm so sorry he didn't get to taste your dinner. I bet he would have loved it." Rosalie snorted then grinned at Bella. I still couldn't understand their newly found friendship. Rosalie hated Bella before I left her. Bella grinned right back.
"Well that's all I really wanted to say. Erm...you guys can go now" Everyone stood up and went back to what they were doing except Jasper. I knew what was coming so I kissed Bella's forehead and ran up the stairs.
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Bella's POV
Every had left the room now except for Jasper. Even Edward had gone. Jasper took a careful step towards me. Then to my complete and utter shock he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into a hug.
"Bella...I know how you're feeling. I feel what you're feeling. Why are you sad?" I was still in shock that Jasper was hugging me!
"I...erm...I just can't believe that I ruined last night so badly! I mean I can't even remember going for him and..." Before I could stop myself I was hugging jasper back. What the hell?! "I'm s...sorry for snapping at you Jasper! I swear I didn't mean it. I..." I couldn't finish because of the sobs. Jasper patted my back, trying to sooth me. OK Jasper was now my favourite brother. Emmett was just a dickhead compared to Jasper. Once I had calmed down a bit...a lot, I pulled away from Jasper.
"Thanks Jasper...i really mean that" Jasper grinned.
"Anything for my favourite little sis" I grinned back. Then Jasper froze up. His nose twitched and suddenly he grabbed my arm and was dragging me out of the house. As soon as I was outside Jasper ran back inside. What the heck? Seconds later he was running back out with Alice in his arms. He sat Alice on the ground beside me. Another few minutes passed and Emmett and Rose ran out of the house, which now had an orange tinge to it. The house was on fire! And Edward was in there! I started to run towards the flaming house and suddenly I was yanked back. Esme and Carlisle emerged from the house just before the door was blocked by flames. Edward had no way out.
"No!! Edward!!" I couldn't get out of the grip I was in; I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings. "Edward! Let me go! EDWARD!!!" The tears were pouring down my face but I ignored them, my whole life was in that building, burning and I couldn't save him. "Let me go...Edward's in there!!! EDWARD!!!!" I turned round to see who was holding me back...Jasper. "Jasper let go. I have to save him..." I turned to face the house again "EDWARD!!!" I kept on screaming like that for what seemed like hours.
Soon the whole house had disappeared into a huge pile of rubble. I couldn't take this...Edward must have got out in time. Jasper eventually let go of me when the flames had gone but it was too late. He must have gotten out... he could have used the back door or a window. But it had been ages. Wouldn't he have shown up by now? I wouldn't let myself think the worst. Even if he had been...no, he got out...definitely.
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Alice's POV
I let Jasper talk to Bella. He would help her get her feelings out. He was really good at that...obviously. I walked quietly up the stairs and into my room where I went straight to the wardrobe. I carefully fished out a gorgeous bright pink top Bella had given me. God...I was soo happy that Carlisle made us go to the Volturi. I went on a death mission but found the meaning of our lives when we got there. Bella had always been the heart of the family. It was ironic how that innocent, weak, fragile human turned into the most dangerous thing alive. I hadn't heard any music coming from Edwards room...he must be listening through those earphones Jazz got him; I knew he'd love them. I heard the front door smash open and walked out into the hall to investigate. Seconds later I was in the air getting carried downstairs. I was plopped down onto the grass; Bella was sitting next to me with the same dumbstruck expression that must have been on my face. Then Bella's face became a horrified mask. I looked towards the house to see flames lapping at the windows. Seconds later Esme and Carlisle ran outside followed by Rosalie and Emmett. Then the screaming started.
"No!! Edward!!" Bella was struggling against Jasper hold. I suddenly realised Edward was nowhere to be seen. He was in the house. My big brother was being burned alive! I started to run towards the house but Emmett wrapped his arms around my waist. I then tried screaming as well.
"EDWARD!!! Emmett let me go you dickhead!!! Edward!!!" Bella was screaming as well a little louder than I was.
"Edward! Let me go! EDWARD!!!" The tears were pouring down Bella's face. I would have been in the same state if I could cry. "Let me go...Edward's in there!!! EDWARD!!!! Jasper let go! I have to save him...EDWARD!!!"
The house had soon burned to nothing but a pile of rubble. Bella had fallen asleep and was being held by Emmett. I had been sobbing for the past hour or so and I couldn't stop it. I walked over to Emmett and held my arms out for Bella. Emmett shot a worried glance at Bella then very carefully placed her in my arms. I cradled her close to me; I sat on the ground and rocked back and forth. Bella looked strangely peaceful asleep. I couldn't remember what sleeping was like but it looked very comforting. I closed my eyes and tried my hardest to fall unconscious. Bella woke up shortly after. As soon as she was awake she sat upright and wrapped her arms around me. I returned the hug as much as I could.
