Confused? Definitely.
Intrigued? Yes.
Fear for myself? Slightly.
Fear for Bella? Beyond mundane words.
The sisters' appearance can only bring forth the fear that I have for the safety of my fragile Bella. This surpassed the threat I felt when James was hunting her. In this case, the threat was near and unknown. Unknown to myself and my thoughts and unknown to the futures that my sister could see. A threat that I deperately wanted to banish from the boundaries of Forks. Far enough away that I will slightly feel more comfortable taking my eyes off of her for one second. One second still seemed too long to me.
The drive home was tense and quiet. Bella had already informed Charlie that Alice was going to take her shopping after school. A normal lie that would make protecting her a bit more easy to accomplish. At home there would be seven vampires ready to protect one of our own. Part of this family she was and forever will be--as long as she wanted.
It's amazes me how this human girl was able to break through the dead hearts of seven monsters to cause them to love her dearly and to love them equally in return. I gazed from the road to take in her beauty. She sat in the passenger seat quiet and thoughtful gazing out the window as the green of the forest blurred past us. It still frustrates me that I could not hear her thoughts.
"Bella dear? Are you alright?" I finally spoke breaking the long silence. She glanced over and only nodded in response. "Please you have to tell me what's on your mind." I continued.
"I was just thinking--with my luck and all--are they after me?" She said softly. I cringed at the thought that yet another danger was in her path. A path that I forever will follow her on. Any boulders that disrupts her path--I will break. Any river that deters her way--I will help her cross. And any mountain that blocks her way--I will carry her over. This I promised and forever will keep that promise.
"I'm not sure love. I just hope it is a coincidence that they are in the same town." I tried to comfort her but the feeling in the back of my mind only grew stronger as mystery after mystery with the girls were discovered.
"What are we going to do?" She asked returning her sights to the forest.
"I think it's best if we leave that decision to Carlisle." I responded. "He and Esme are on their way back and should be home in a few hours. Until then I don't want you to worry about anything. You are safe with us--with me." I added.
"I know that Edward." She said softyly as she brought her hand to meet mine and held it gently in the warmth of her embrace.
Moments later we pulled into the drive of my home. I turned the car off and stepped out. Before I could get to her door she was already opening it and getting out. This was another thing that still frustrated me. So independent that she won't allow me to be a gentleman for her. I took her hand in mine and led her to the stairs.
As we walked I heard the thoughts of those inside. Some were of fear, frustration, and confusion. Some were excited about the new revelations, and one was too self absorbed that I didn't bother looking deeper into it. Bella and I started climbing the stares--at her pace of course--and in the midst of things she tripped and almost fell up the stairs. I quickly caught her and wrapped a strong arm around her. She looked apologetically at me and I could only smirk at her uncoordination. A split second later we heard the booming laughter of my brother Emmett.
"I knew she was going to trip again." He laughed again. "What made it more hilarious is that she fell going up the stairs"
"Emmett!" I screamed knowing I didn't have to scream too loud--he would hear me either way.
"Sorry Edward. It's not my fault she can't walk." He mentally replied.
I urshered her into the house making sure the stairs weren't a danger to her. We made it inside the house and everyone was gathered in the living room.
"Hey guys." Bella greeted. Emmett came over and pulled her away from me to give her a bear hug breaking the grip I had on her hand.
"Hey Bella!" Emmett said excitedly as he twirled around with her in his embrace.
"Emmett! Emmett! Can't breath and getting motion sickness!" She exclaimed. He let her down softly on the floor trying desperately to hold back his laughter and amusement. He looked over and saw the glare that I was giving him.
"What?" He exclaimed.
"You know how she gets if she moves to fast." I answered. "Anyway--have we heard from Carlisle?" I asked turning towards Alice.
"Yes, he and Esme are on their way now. They are stopping for a quick feed but they should be here in about an hour or so." Alice replied.
"Good. We need to know what we are up agaist." Jasper added.
TBC
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