A/N: Another chapter for leaving reviews. Scored a 96 on my first exam and I am waiting for three other results….two more to go.

Note: A summoner is a being that has the ability to command demons who swear allegiance(Usually once defeated). They're both demon and human,half breeds. Summoners can be seen by humans, unless they wander in demon skin(Bella's wings originate from her demon form). Summoners are born when a human signs a contract with a demon, taking another human's freedom.

Italics-Thoughts

{ }- Bella talking to the demons in her head

Chapter 6

1956 Miami

"Well, miss Swan. I believe your friends are waiting for you." Bella said leaning forward to whisper in Sadie's ear. Taking a step back, Bella looked into hazel eyes, why? Shaking her head, Sadie leaned forward and kissed Bella's cheeks before spinning on her feet. Why? " Thank you for saving me Bella. I hope I'll see you again." Sadie said, closing the distance between her and her friends. Why does it hurt?

Once with her friends, Sadie looked back and met Bella's eyes with a smile. "Master. Are you alright? I did not know those incubi had caused you harm, shall I heal it for you?" Dolce's cool voice contained a hint of worry for her master.

{No. I'm fine Dolce, those demons wouldn't have come close to harming me. Thanks for your concern, but there's nothing to worry about.} It's not a physical pain...so why does my chest hurt?

When Bella turned to address Dolce, she was met with Dolce's curiosity filled gaze. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Bella asked, ducking her head when she realized that a few people were watching her.

Dolce's green eyes seemed to stare right through Bella's body. Turning to look behind her, Bella only saw people, not one human was being targeted. Shaking her head, Bella knew what Dolce was doing. With her eyesight, Dolce was able to see things that were miles away. That very eyesight was the reason Bella avoided battles with demons.

{Never mind, lets just get out of here.} With every step Bella took, the pain in her heart became worse. Dolce turned to look at her master, who had a forlorn look, and gently placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Master. If I may. Might I suggest that we go and make sure miss Swan makes it home without incident." Dolce said, not liking the pain in her master's eye. Giving Dolce a confused stare, Bella took a turn behind a building. "Okay, lets go then. But we're only going to see if she's okay, and then we'll be heading west." Bela said, trying not to focus on the fact that she agreed to quickly...and with no argument.

Sprouting her wings, Bella flew into the air with Dolce hovering beside her. Once high enough to avoid detection, Bella gave her orders. "Sight!...Alright Dolce lead the way." With her enhanced vision, Bella saw how beautiful Miami could really be. This is a nice view, all of the coloured lights blended together perfectly. "Master, miss Swan is in this direction."

The pair had spent three minutes searching, until they spotted their target waiting at a bus stop with her friends. Landing on the building behind Sadie, Bella concentrated to allow two enhancements. "Sound!" Taking a few seconds to get used to her enhanced hearing, Bella went and sat beside Dolce.

"You should thank your lucky stars that this Bella woman was there to save you. Or who knows what would have happened." The redheaded girl shrieked, squeezing her eyes shut. I could give a guess to what would have happened. Bella scowled at the thought of the incubi. "Yeah...I really was lucky to have been with Bella." Sadie said covering her face with her hands. "You never did tell us how that girl managed to save you." A brunette with glasses said, looking curiously in Bella's direction.

Does that girl know I'm here. {Dolce. That girl's soul energy is normal right?} Bella thought, worried that the brunette might spot her if she talks aloud. "Yes. When I stood next to her, I sensed no abnormalities. But she has been near a demon…. a strong one." Dolce said, eyeing the brunette human with indifferent eyes. Before Bella got a grip on her raging thoughts, the sound of her name distracted her.

"Bella. Her name is Bella...and she used a distraction to lure the men away from me, before beating their heads with a trash lid." Sadie stared at her friends, but it was obvious that her mind was elsewhere. Bella chuckled at the terrible excuse, she is a horrible liar.

"Do my eyes deceive me!Or is The Bella Hale actually taking interest in a human, was it one to many blows to the head?"

I would recognize that voice anywhere. "Jonah. What did I do to deserve your company?" Bella said with a dry tone. Turning her head Bella could see her long time friend walking on the building's ledge. Giving Bella a grin, Jonah gave her a tight embrace. "Why can't I just pop in to see a good friend?" Jonah asked jokingly, but Bella saw right through the act.

His same tousled chocolate brown hair was highlighted by streetlights adding a shine above his head, the sweater being worn brought out his lean frame, the ripped jeans looked relatively new, and the dimple on the corner of his mouth was the same one that smiled at Bella when they traveled together. Jonah was Bella's rock— saving her from tough battles and giving a shoulder to lean on, her oldest friend─ supportive and yet.. He wore the form of an eleven year old boy, but his brown eyes looked tired.

"You can, it's just a surprise," Bella took a glance at Sadie and her friends before looking Jonah in the eye, "But it really is good to see your face again Jonah, how long has it been… 13 years? It's good to see you without us clawing at each others throats."

Jonah gave a hearty laugh that brightened up his whole face. " We wouldn't have been at each others throats if you had listened to me, and waited outside the tavern." His voice was mock scolding.

"I was concerned for my friend's health. The demons inside would have slaughtered you once they caught your scent." Bella retorted, happy with their playful banter. "Master. Would you like me to dispose of the distraction?" Dolce asked, her hand hovering over her sword. "That's alright Dolce. No need to mind Jonah." Bella waved her hand, gesturing towards the elementer.

"Ahh..haha. Dolce nice to see you haven't changed in the time I last saw you." Jonah said, nervously looking at Dolce's grip on her sword. After a few minutes, Bella and Jonah got into a comfortable conversation. "Master, the bus has just appeared. Do you wish to follow it?" Dolce's voice interrupted the two friends. I did say we would follow her till she's safe, but Jonah being here might change things.

"Oh my god, you're stalking someone!" Jonah exclaimed, leaning off the ledge to get a better look at the girl.

"I am not stalking anyone! She was attacked by an incubus earlier. Dolce and I are just making sure she gets home safe." Bella said, mortified at the accusation of stalking.

"Sure ya are." Jonah grinned beside her. "And the fact that the girl is pretty has absolutely nothing to do with it."

"Wha...Shut up." Bella murmured, turning her head from the departing bus. {There's no need for us to follow anymore Dolce. That bus is headed out of Miami.} Dolce gave Bella a nod,relaxing her tense shoulders. She's safe...that's all I wanted.

Jonah was giving Bella a suspicious look that she chose to ignore. Well then..If you're not busy, would you like to assist me in dealing with a demon problem?" He asked, rising to his feet. "Depends. What kind of demon problem?" Bella said standing up. Jonah's head reached up to Bella's chin, as the two made eye contact.

" A problem where a contract is going to be made." Jonah's voice took on a hard edge. A demon contract! Damn it! "Well what are we waiting for? Can't have that contract being made, I'll help you out. What do you say Dolce, ready for a real fight?" Bella grinned at him, Dolce gave a small affirmative before the trio took to the air. They flew in the direction of the fleeting bus. This should be a good distraction. That demon has no idea what he's dealing with.

2005 WA

Bella POV

"Alright Bella, you can just follow behind us in your car." Alice said, her siblings already in the red BMW. Bella gave a nervous nod, turning to her own pickup truck hearing a small whisper. "Drive slow. Her truck would break down if it goes faster than 70mph."

Getting into the pickup, Bella started to follow the Cullens. Just a few more hours of normal, then I could- "So are we really going to their house?"

Bella let out a small shriek, swerving the car a little, at the sudden appearance of a voice. "Pelo! What the hell!? I told you to go home, Not hide in my car." Giving the rabbit a glare from the rearview mirror, Bella placed a hand on her chest. In...Out...In...Out. Trying to calm her beating heart, Bella saw Pelo transform into the red-headed child. Bella's light brown eye's met the deep brown of the five year old now seated in the back.

"Well I'm not going to let you just waltz inside some stranger's house, they seem dangerous Bella." The look on Pelo's face seemed to clash with her childish face. Bella just gave Pelo an irritated look.

"Pelo, it's okay."

"No it's not."

"I'll be fine, It's not like-"

"No." Pelo said being as affirmative as she could be. She's not even arguing with me, she's telling me what to do. Keeping her eyes on the Cullen's car, Bella wore an exasperated look while talking to Pelo. Even if they are dangerous, I'm sure I could handle them...but four at once would be difficult. "Pelo what if─"

"No Bella, the decision is final. I am coming with you to their house, so stop trying to argue with me."

"You don't even know what I was going to propose." Bella whispered under her breath.

Sigh….Argue? Was we went through even an argument? Looking at Pelo's determined face was all Bella needed to make her decision. "Okay. You can come with me, but you better not cause any trouble….Are you going to go looking like that? And put on the seat belt." Bella said, eyeing Pelo carefully.

"Although nothing is wrong with my attire, no. I'm going to go in a more discreet form." Pelo smirked at the thought of her investigating the 'strange humans' ,moving her hands to buckle up. Discreet? A blue and black rabbit with red eyes, this explanation is going to go wonderfully. Sarcasm plainly seen in Bella's eyes. Changing into a more comfortable position, Pelo started what would be a long conversation. "So...How was your day being normal?"

Words were exchanged throughout the car ride, until it ended with a comfortable silence. "Bella! You're going to miss the turn!" Pelo's voice rang in the car, startling Bella to make the turn. The hell is this? Why is their pathway hidden from view, and what is with all these sharp turns we have to make. Bella focused all her attention on staying on the dirt path, and not popping one of her tires. "Thanks Pelo."

"Wow, this is a cool path. It's like we're going to the fortress of solitude, but instead it's the Cullen's house." Pelo was stretching in her seat to get a view of the path. "The fortress of what? Were you watching TV while I was gone?And change already, we're getting closer." With Bella's words Pelo lost her human skin and regained her rabbit form.

Hopping on top of the dashboard, Pelo looked on with an eager look. She thinks they're dangerous and yet she's the one excited to see their house. Pulling into the Cullen's driveway, Bella almost slammed onto the brakes when she saw the house.

This house is huge! Well their father is a doctor. "Wow Bella, the Cullens sure know how to live in luxury." Pelo's amazement reflected the one on Bella's face.

The house practically screamed money, and the four expensive looking cars in the garage added to it's effect. Parking her car near the house, but away from the other cars, Bella grabbed her bag and got out of the car, Pelo hopping out of the same door.

Taking in her surroundings, Bella's eyebrows rose when Alice suddenly appeared beside her. Seeing Alice spare a glance inside her truck prompted Bella to talk. "Umm...Everything okay Alice?" Aside from the confused look in her eyes, Alice maintained the same air of confidence from when they first met. "Bella," Alice sounded like she was reprimanding Bella, "You shouldn't talk on the phone while driving. That is dangerous and distracting." With that said Alice started to lead Bella to her house.

The phone? But I wasn't on the phone...and how did Alice know I had been talking with someone? Picking up Pelo, Bella's thoughts were interrupted by the inside of the Cullen's house. Furniture was displayed perfectly, the wall of windows providing light, and Bella was able to see that the house contained three floors. "Wow..Your house is beautiful." Bella said gazing at the windows.

A feminine laugh tore Bella's eyes from the grand piano to meet warm gold ones. Bella's breath got caught in her throat when she laid her eyes on a brunette woman. She looked older than Bella, but not by much. She had mahogany hair that reached her shoulder blades, highlighting her heart-shaped face, and her gold eyes reflected warmth as well as love.

She almost looks like….No stop thinking about it…..This is Alice's mom...Not...Feeling awkward with such a loving gaze, Bella looked her feet and mumble a greeting. "Bella, this my mother Esme. Mom this is my new partner Bella." Alice introduced the two with a grin. Esme gave a polite smile, "It's nice to meet you Bella. And thank you for the compliment. I hope my kids have been polite to you." Esme's voice sounded motherly to Bella as if..as if she was Bella's mother.

Alice is lucky to have someone like Esme be her mom. "It's nice to meet you as well Esme, and yes Alice has been nothing but welcoming. I haven't really talked to your other kids, but I'm sure with you as their mother they are respectful." Bella clamped her hand over her mouth when she said the last part.

Esme's smile just got bigger with Bella's compliment, " It's okay Bella, thank you. Would you like to stay for dinner?" Esme's question confused Bella. They just met me today. A stranger. And they're inviting me to dinner, I see where Alice got her trust issues. "Bella, don't agree. Who knows what they would feed, and put me down!" Pelo said, eyeing Esme carefully.

With the foreign noise, two pairs of eyes looked to the squirming rabbit in Bella's arms. "That's an interesting rabbit Bella. Does she belong to you?" Esme asked, looking at Pelo. There it is.

"Yeah, I thought she was a pretty cool rabbit." Bella said, placing Pelo on the floor. "She does look different." Esme said, Pelo hopped over to her feet,bending to pick up Pelo. {Pelo. I don't care if you dislike the Cullens, but I do not want you to harm Esme.} On the outside Bella showed the perfect picture of confidence, on the inside Bella was struggling not to snatch Pelo and throw her outside to wait by the car. "That's what I said! Come on Bella we can work in my room." Alice agreed while ushering Bella up the stairs, leaving Pelo with Esme.

"What's with your hands?Hey Bella! Do all humans have cold hands, cause then that is just strange. Either way the coolness feels nice." Pelo said, getting comfortable in Esme's embrace, as she got her back rubbed. {I'm trusting you Pelo. I don't want any of them to think I'm strange. Right now you are a rabbit so start acting like one.}

"Alright. Master I got this, I'll see if I can extract any information." Pelo said, nuzzling Esme's cheek. "What!?No! Don't do that! I didn't–" Bella yelled instantly and looked at Pelo. "Bella you said that out loud." Pelo's voice broke the silence in Bella's mind. It seemed like the whole house went silent with Bella's outburst.

"Bella...Don't do what?" Alice asked, looking at Bella with a confused face. If she keeps hanging around me, that expression is going to be permanent. {Give me something to say. This is your fault after all.} Bella met Alice's gaze with a nervous look. "Umm..Tell her you want to get to know each other before starting the project..maybe that will help...I hope." Pelo said looking at Bella from the first floor.

Repeating exactly what Pelo said, Bella was glad it was received with an excited agreement. {You're lucky that worked or else I would've killed you.} Alice had dragged Bella into her room and sat down on the floor, while Bella sat on her bed. "Umm...Alice I thought we were going to get to know each other better." Bella felt awkward sitting on Alice's bed when Alice was on the floor.

Bella snuck a peek into the corner, behind Alice's closet. Her wings providing a rather uncomfortable burn. A pair of eyes met Bella's own. The demon from earlier? Why is it attached to Alice? The demon just slipped behind the closet, ignoring Bella.

"We are, I just wanted to be ready when I hear all about you." The excitement in Alice's voice stopped Bella from disagreeing. Maybe not everything, but I'm going to try not to lie to you, Alice. "Alright how are we going to do this taking turns?" Bella offered.

"That's a great idea I'll start! What's your favorite colour?" Alice asked, jumping in her seat.

"Umm...gold. What's yours?"

"Yellow. What's your favorite book."

This was how the pair spent their time, learning more about each other. Deciding to do the project another time, they continued on with their game. "Bella I'm bored, these humans have done nothing but read and I can't even join them when they play video games." Pelo whined from downstairs, watching Emmett and Jasper play COD with jealous filled eyes. {You were the one that wanted to come so stop complaining.}

"Bella...Bella… So what's your answer?" Alice waved her pale hand in front of Bella's face. "Sorry Alice I was worried about Pelo. What was the question again?" Bella said, mentally telling Pelo to shut up. Alice gave Bella a mischievous grin before chuckling at her own joke. "I'm sure she's okay Bella. After all rabbits don't make very good food and they're not very filling. My question was where are you originally from? Arizona right?"

"Actually no. I was born in New York, Rochester to be exact." Bella replied without giving her answer a second thought. Alice's face suddenly grew curious as she got up and sat on her bed with Bella. "Bella. What did you do? The boys just stopped playing their game, and this blonde chick looks upset." Again Pelo's voice went to Bella's ears as if she was in the same room. {I didn't do anything. I'm all the way upstairs, you probably did something.} Bella thought, giving Alice the same question.

"I didn't know the chief of police lived in New York." Alice asked, ignoring Bella's question. That's right. The town doesn't know. A sad smile appeared on Bella's face, looking into Alice's gold eyes Bella whispered her answer. " Charlie isn't my biological father. I was adopted when I was two." Alice gasped at her answer and within a second was giving Bella a hug.

"I'm sorry for bringing up sad memories Bella. Can I ask what happened to your real parents?" Alice's voice matched Bella's whisper. " No it's okay. I didn't know my father, and my mom was…..wa…was taken away from me." Bella clenched her eyes, willing the tears to stop. "You can cry if you want Bella." Alice said, brushing Bella's hair with her fingers. Bella didn't shed a tear, but the pair stayed in that position for what seemed like forever.

Peeking her eyes open, Bella saw the demon that was behind closet leave Alice's room. {Pelo look at the demon that's leaving. I can't seem to remember what kind it was, and I feel like it's dangerous.} Releasing Alice from her grip, Bella excused herself to the washroom. "Bella, that demon is a memory snatcher. It picks a host and slowly drains their memory from the host's mind, turning it into soul energy. They're parasites." Pelo said following the demon, until Esme picked her up.

Staring into her reflection, Bella's brown eyes were now bloodshot. {Well damn. If it's with Alice then she is playing as it's host. I'll send one of my other servants to retrieve the memories it stole, and dispose of the demon.} Bella walked out of the washroom after splashing water on her eyes.

"Bella! There are more strange humans in the house than the five already here. It's not good Bella, if they all prove to be dangerous we're in trouble. I sense a succubus' energy, they're right outside the house." Pelo's alarmed voice brought Bella out of her trance-like state. "I'm coming right now. Do Not start a fight." With that said Bella walked out of the bathroom, bumping into someone.

Raising her head, Bella's throat constricted leaving her breathless. Looking into the figure's face, Bella was hit with all kinds of emotions too fast and couldn't identify even one. The blonde hair highlighted the woman's pale face, but Bella just stared frozen. Looking into a pair of gold eyes, that seemed darker than Alice's eyes. "What are you doing?"

A/N: Well I got one chapter done in who knows how long, but on the bright side my finals are almost done. Does anyone actually enjoy finals week because mine was terrible. I'm going to try to update again,soon, but we'll see.

Note: No Bella will not be Edward's mate.(Honestly I don't like Edward with Bella) I'm still thinking who should be Edward's mate so if you guys have any recommendations I'll listen.

-auf wiedersehen