"Sir, we think we may have found something, concerning the angel." Said Demetri as he entered the room immediately gaining everyone's attention. "It was Santiago he said that Forks was a ridiculaus place for an angel to be and that there were greater problems in the world. Well that got us thinking she must have been sent for a reason and, although it could be anything we thought we might as well investigate and see if we could find anything. So we looked into Forks and the surrounding area, and we've found some news reports about Settle. It mostly orientates around disappearances, but just recently there are reports on bodies being found. The police in the area are treating it as a mass murder. Sir it's the same signs that were there when the Southern Vampire wars were."
Aro stared at him "You mean that there is a newborn army being created in Settle."
"Yes and when you think about it why would an angel be hanging around a vampire coven? Unless she needed information on vampires, unless she needed to know when the army was being created and the Cullens would have recognised the signs if a army was being created in their neighbouring town."
"But we left too early," added in Carlisle, "We left before any army was created."
"May be that's the key," murmured Aro "Perhaps for some reason she couldn't destroy or stop them alone so she found an exceptionally large talented local coven of vampires. Except for your contempt for violence you were perfect ones to help her."
"And it went wrong." Continued Marcus, "Edward became to closely attached to her, forcing you all to leave to protect her."
"We left when she most needed us." Whispered Esme. After a pause Aro turned sharply to Demetri. "How recent were the reports you found?"
"Its still going on," he replied "There was a fresh wave of bodies found yesterday."
Caius raised his head at this, "Perhaps that's why she's still alive. She's failed to stop the newborns but they still could be stopped."
"If… if they are stopped will Bella get better again?" Asked Alice, still sat with Jasper's arms around her.
"We can't be certain." Replied Aro, "But we need to do something fast. She doesn't have long left."
Caius nodded "Then the army needs to be extinguished immediately, Demetri gather those who will be of assistance for this task."
"The usual will suffice." Added Marcus, "It'll take longer to use everyone."
"He's right Demetri speed is everything this time." Agreed Aro.
"I'll come with you, too Settle." Cut in Jasper.
"Me too." Said Emmet. Demetri looked doubtfull at them so Jasper dived in.
"I know how newborns fight and act, I was involved in the wars with them. Emmet's strength is unmatchable, it may even be a match for a newborn. And we know the area which is going to be a great advantage for you."
"Come on guys Bella's our baby sister, if there's a chance of helping her we want to do it." Added Emmet, they both looked at Aro hopefully.
"It's up to you Carlisle, I can't promise their safe return." Spoke Aro.
Carlisle just smiled and turned to Emmet and Jasper, "I doubt anyone would stop the two of you from protecting Bella. Go with the rest of the guard and finish of the army, we'll stay here by Bella's side. Aro can we go to her now?"
"Of course, you two can go with Demetri now and hurry. The angel is resting in a chamber, its probably best if we keep the numbers of guests down."
Carlisle POV
It was Aro and I who went in to see Bella first. Seeing her lying there across the bed nearly made my stomach turn. Her skin was a deep red that looked incredibly sore, some parts were blistered and creaked, her hands and wrists were blackened where the skin had died completely. Jane was there sat on the opposite side of the bed bathing the black skeleton claws that I quickly realised were her wings. I watched her gently washing the remains of the wings, she was being extremely careful, to which I was grateful, it looked like one touch would cause excruciating pain. To see her in this sate hurt me deeply, I viewed Bella as my daughter and loved her as much, if not more the Rosalie and Alice. She meant so much to me and Esme, she brought happiness to our first son and brightened up our lives. I had grown so used to just fixing her when she broke and to see her lying there way belong my medical knowledge hurt me so deeply. I walked across to her and knelt down by her.
"Oh Bella sweetheart, its going to be ok. We're all here now, you're not alone." I continued trying to offer words of comfort to her; doing my best to distract her from the pain. I watched her eyelids fluttering for a while and then lie still. Even though her face was ghownt she still looked like our little Bella beauty.
"Is she sleeping?" I asked Jane.
"I'm not sure." She replied "Its getting her to tell." The confusion must have shown on my face because Aro explained. "She's reaching the point where most of her insides are decomposing so are no longer functioning correctly, she's running so low on energy that blinking is excessive. In an attempt to survive by this point an angel's body will shut itself down and just use the remaining energy to breathe. Her body is dying Carlisle, shes just doing what she can to stay alive just a little longer."
"We really did fail her when we left." I said watching her ragged breathing.
"You weren't to know Carlisle, hopefully the guard will destroy this army before,… before its to late for her. I've spoken to the infirmary we have within the city. They are used to treating vampires who have been injured and occasionally other mythical creatures. They may be able to delay her… death."
"Have they ever treated an agel before?" I asked
"I'm sorry old friend as you'll know there always have to be a first for any medical case." He was right I myself have came across casesa and had very little to refer to for help, but even then there was something. Here everything was new.
"Ok can we let Esme into see her I'm sure Bella will find comfort in her presence." Aro nodded and we left Bella who was still lying still on the bed.
"May Edward see her?" Aro just frowned "Or can we at least see him?"
"Carlisle no one can see him. Edward broke the law. He is classed as a criminal against vampire society. No matter what happens with the angel, whether she lives or dies, the charges will still stand."
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