Chapter 7:
I threw myself at the person standing before Bella, I and the six of the Cullen's. But finally there was all seven of them here. I threw myself at Emmett and –forgetting he was so hard- smashed my nose right into his rock hard chest. But right now I didn't care. All I cared about was that I could finally breath right again. Without Emmett it was like I couldn't breath right.
"Oh Emmett! You back!" I had my arms wrapped around his neck, holding myself recklessly close to him.
"That's right Baby. I'm home" His voice was calm and soothing.
Emmett then picked me up and carried me to the couch and sat me on his lap holding me close to him.
"So, what have I missed so far?" Emmett was looking at Carlisle.
"Well, we barley even got the word out of our mouths before she ran off and- well that's a different story all together. Anyways we have a lot to fill in for Lainey."
"Okay. Well Lainey. I know you now know that we are Vampires. But what you don't know is that we won't hurt you. Some of us have never even tasted human blood. Others…it's not their fault. But we are vegetarian Vampires. We have learned to sustain on the blood of animals. And for some of us, that is how we got ourselves into this new life form. So you see I was the first one turned in this family. Next came Edward, he was dyeing on Spanish Influenza when I found him and saved him. Then came my wife Esme, she jumped from a cliff. Next was Rosalie, and well we'll say she had an unfaithful "husband". Then came Emmett here, he was being mauled by a bear when Rosalie found him and carried him to me. And last was Jasper and Alice, Jasper was a vampire soldier who grew tired of always the bloodlust so he went to find us with Alice, who we don't really know how she was changed…But as you see, we all have our different stories." I was absolutely focused on every word Carlisle was saying. I looked up at Emmett and he was staring at me, but then I realized all of them were. Studying my every movement incase I decided to bolt any second now. But I wasn't running this time. I was going to face this like I should.
"Okay…so there are you guy's around here. Are there any others of you that I should know of, you know, stay away from…?"
"There are just us living in Forks. But that other Vampire, Felix? He's not exactly the kind of Vampire you want to spend so much time with. See there are only ourselves and this other coven in Denali, who live the same lifestyle as we do. We have had a few Vampires come here to visit – unwelcome guests- but they have caused us a great deal of problems here…" Everyone was looking at Bella who looked down sheepishly. "Anyway, Felix is from a very powerful family of our kind. The Volturi. They will find anyway to get to our family, they will stop at nothing." Just after that I heard a strange sound…a hiss…? Turns out it was. Edward jumped up and I could hear a rumble of a growl rip from his chest. He flew to the door and threw it open, standing there was Felix.
"I know that I am not welcome here, but I must talk to Lainey." His eyes were pleading.
"Fine. But I'm bring Emmett along just incase you decide to kiss me again." I sneered the word kiss. Emmett looked at me and then at Felix and then back at me. His eyes were wide with anger and fear. He lunged at Felix, I could see them fall to the floor, and the dent it left there. I could hear growls and hisses. I was so thankful that I couldn't see what was happening, that I could just hear the fight. Edward and Jasper jumped in to grab Emmett off Felix. But they needed more help to console Emmett so Rosalie and Alice jumped in to help them stop Emmett.
"STOP!" I cried out. Everyone froze. Emmett finally realizing what was happening jumped off Felix and strode towards me, and took my hand.
"I'm so sorry. But when I heard what Felix did to you…I just…lost it! I couldn't control it." He groaned and threw his hands over his face.
"It's okay, it's okay. If I was strong enough I probably would have done that too. I don't blame you for caring Emmett." I gave his hand a little squeeze.
"Felix, I think it best if you leave. We don't want to have someone hurt you and then have a little quarrel with the Volturi." Edward's voice was hard and cold. I could just imagine the look of anger and disapproval on his face, but I couldn't take my eyes away from Emmett. I just couldn't believe he was home. After this horrible day that I have had, this finally seems like the right way to end it. I get the love of my life back, I have my sister, and I have the Cullen's. The only thing that is still bothering me is, well is Felix. I wonder what they are going to do to him…
"Who was the Felix guy? Why did he kiss me? And why did he say "They are going to kill me if they ever saw someone like me with you!"?"
"Well Lainey, Felix is a member of the Volturi. They are a very powerful family to our kind. But as we have recently figured out that their only mission in life is power. Not to protect our kind from discovery. They only want to rule us. And the only way they are able to accomplish that is with gifted vampires like, Alice, Jasper, Edward and Bella-"
"BELLA?! But she isn't even a Vampire! How could that be?!" My eyes were wide with fear and honest curiosity.
"Yes you are right. Bella is not a Vampire. But she has a "gift" that prevents Vampires with gifts the work inside your brain, not to affect her. For example, Edward is not able to read Bella's mind, but Alice can see Bella's future, but she doesn't see the reasons behind the decision she has made to go on that path."
"Now anyway back to your other questions. As for the kissing, well, we don't really have a proper answer to that. You said that he didn't know who you were? Well then who would he think you were?'
"I'm not too sure. But I do have a clue. I think he might have thought I was…Bella. He said something back then. He knew who you guys were. And I think he also knew Bella-"A sharp growl cut off my sentence.
"So what if it was Bella? Why would he want to kiss her!? Why would he dare to!?" Edward roared.
"What do you mean Edward?" Bella was staring at him with a confused expression on her face.
"What if it was you? Do you think I would be okay with that Bella? Of another man kissing you?" His eyes were wide with curiosity.
"Oh. I see."
"Anyways. Back to the other problem. Seeing as Felix thought you were Bella. We have another problem on hand. Victoria." Carlisle fell silent to hear Bella gasp.
"B-but I thought she was gone?" She had tears brimmed along her eyes. She was shaking so violently you would think it was more than fear causing her to shake.
"No. She isn't. I talked to Sam today over the phone for an update. He said that they have caught some scents of her and a few other Vampires in the area."
"CHANGE ME! CHANGE ME NOW!" Bella jumped up and screamed. Edward took her hand a grabbed her into a tight hug into his chest.
"Bella, you know that's not an option. Think about Charlie. Think about how much it would hurt him if you disappeared. And you still have a while of school left. It's just a while until graduation Bella. Be patient." Edward murmured. I don't think Bella could talk to she just nodded. Edward nodded towards Carlisle to continue.
"As I said, Victoria is still here, but now she has more friends with her. We need to be ready. Alice have you seen anything?"
"No I haven't, now that I think about it. I haven't seen anything about Victoria lately. Humm….? Edward have you heard anything for her?"
"No. But you know how I work. I have to be fairly close. So that isn't really a surprise to me." He shrugged.
"Well. We will have to wait a while longer to know exactly what she is planning. There is no reason to worry right now girls." Carlisle was looking at us, and could tell by his eyes that what he said was true.
