Chapter 8
The ride to the house seemed long and enduring and at times, I almost considered turning around. When I saw the house looming in the distance, I knew I had to do this. I had hurt Emmett very badly and I felt it in every moment. I didn't bother parking in the garage because it would seem too comfortable for this situation. I would show him that I was punishing myself for what I had done. I even had enough nerve to ring the front door bell. Alice was at the door in a flash, smiling and basically being Alice. I hugged her as soon as the door opened. This girl was my sister and I was angry at myself for leaving her and treating her the way I did. Tears threatened to fall again, but I held strong. I needed a clear head for what I was about to do. Instead, I took Alice by her hand and held it as we ascended the stairs. She was leading me to where he was, but I already knew. The spot we shared in our secret part of the house. Down the hall past Emmett's room was the bathroom. This grand room was more like a spa than a bathroom. With enough space to land a 747 Learjet, it was a piece of work. The back wall was covered in floor length windows that opened up into the open backyard. Out the last window on the right was a healthy and vibrant willow that grew two three limbs out to the window like a walkway. They were thick enough for someone to walk on which is what Emmett and I did frequently. Alice held my hand all the way to the window. When she released me, I looked at her, pleading. Quietly, she shook her head, no words to exchange. I sighed and stepped timidly onto the thick branch and braced myself for the worst. Worst case scenario, he would throw me off the branch and kill me, ending all my pain and suffering. I smiled cracked as I thought of that. At least he'd be at peace with me then. I moved the willow's leaves out the way, parting them like a veil. There he sat, on the limbs connecting point to the tree. He had a handful of flowers that he was picking the petals off of. When the petals were gone, he threw the flower down the willow's side and I watched them fall to the ground. I started.
"Em, I'm sorry. I wasn't really thinking when I took the globe yesterday. I'm really sorry for turning on you like that."
The air was quiet except for the birds that called every other minute or so. I turned, thinking the conversation was over. I got out what I wanted to say to him, which was I that I cared about. I could rest easy now.
"I told you that you are my life, Alesia. I wasn't kidding. Yeah, you hurt me, but I forgave you before you even walked out that door yesterday."
I turned back around at him and he was looking at me now. The flowers lay at his feet. They looked sad and crumpled there.
"I don't want you to make my decision for me though. I want to throw away this life for one with you. Why won't you let me?" I asked, my anger rising again.
"You don't know what you're giving up yet. I do! It isn't all gumdrops and teddy bears like you think it will. Being a vampire sucks! I don't want that for you." he cried.
If he could cry, I would think this would be one of those times.
"Emmett, I WANT to go through that for you. I love you that much. I want to be with you forever. Forget the ring, forget the marriage, I just want you."
And with that, I stepped forward and hugged him awkwardly. He stood up and hugged me back. I laid my head on his chest and for that moment, everything was right again. I listened to him breathing in the scent of my hair and enjoying this moment.
"Let's just forget it, Em. Forget the whole thing. I want you back badly, babe." I said quietly. He kissed my forehead and I knew I was forgiven.
"Is this a good time give you back the ring or should I keep it for someone else?" he questioned.
I punched him in the stomach (like it did any good) and smiled at him. He took the ring from his pocket and put it back in its rightful place. Alice appeared at the window, clapping and cheering for us. Emmett laughed and I reached up to kiss his cheek. When I closed my eyes, Ammon's face flashed behind my eyes. I gasped and fell backwards out of shock. Emmett reached out lightning quick to grab for my arm while Alice raced out from the window. He tucked his other arm under behind my back and helped me back up. I looked at Alice with panic painted across my face.
"I saw Ammon."
"Ammon? What...who is Ammon?" Emmett asked, clearly confused.
"What happened? Did you see anything useful?"
"No, just a flash of his face. I did dream about him again last night. He spoke to me then."
"Who is Ammon?"
"You have to tell me everything so we can plan for this. He could be contacting you through your dreams."
"Who is Ammon?"
I looked back at Emmett.
"Ammon is Nessie's baby. He is an evil hybrid creature that wants to destroy the both the vampire race and the shape shifters."
Emmett's eyes got wide and he shook his head.
"No, not Nessie's baby. That's not possible."
"Trust me, Emmett, it is. I saw it in Alesia's future." Alice said solemnly.
"I'll tell you the whole story in Alice's room. We've got to figure out something fast." I said.
Alice led the back inside, heading straight to her room. She plopped down on her bed and sat Indian-style while I sat in her computer chair and Emmett sat on the floor. When everyone was settled, I told them about the dream I had. When I got to the part about Ammon killing Emmett, he cringed and I wondered if he cared at all that I dreamed about him. Alice was interested in what he said and asked questions when I was done.
"Did he say when all this was going to happen? Or where?"
"No, only that he won't be stopped."
Emmett put his hands on his face.
"I don't understand what he has against me. Why did he want me dead?"
I felt pity for Emmett. He was going through so much right now and it was my fault.
"Em, babe, you don't have to be involved. I know you love Nessie and I wouldn't dare hurt her little boy if he wasn't such a threat."
"No, Alesia, I'm right by your side whatever you choose to do."
Alice perked up on the bed.
"Aww, you two are so cute!" she giggled.
I slid from the seat and crawled next to Emmett, putting his arm around my shoulders.
"So what is the plan then? Has anyone even talked to Nessie about this?" he asked.
"No, definitely not until we're sure."
Emmett sighed. Alice jumped up suddenly, grabbed for her bedroom phone and punch in some numbers.
"Hello? Hey, Nessie. It's Alice. When is the baby shower? Hmm...And when is the due date? I see. Well thanks. I'll be sure to tell her. Alright, bye." She hung the phone up.
"What did she say?" I asked.
"The baby shower is in a week and the due date is in two weeks. Or so Carlisle thinks. She's having the baby here in the lab. Also, she says she hopes you're feeling better than before."
"So basically, we have two weeks to get a plan together?"
"Looks like it." Emmett said.
