Guys, I am so so so sorry it took forever to put this up. It has been a rough couple of weeks. Between family drama, and my gram having a heart attack, which is my uncles fault since he is a 50 year old man who insist on acting like a child, and causing stress to everyone. I swear man just never want to grow up. He is dating a 26 year old, not even kidding, but it isn't like shes a swim suit model, she has no teeth. Yes that is right no teeth... She also is unemployed, and she thinks every guy wants her. . I am sooo sorry again!

Chapter Nine:

We all sat in silence, before I decided to start talking. What was I suppose to say? Dad Edward is a vampire who is threaten to turn me? Sam is the alpha of a pack of werewolves? I am a powerful witch which I inheritance from your mother? He would have to think I am crazy, surely he would have me admitted to some psych hospital.

"Dad I want you to know I am not crazy. What I am about to tell you in the truth. You need to believe me and not jump to conclusions." I spoke.

He nodded his head as he stared at me. "You remind me of my mother. I know I don't talk about her, but that is because I didn't know how to. I know how we get with sharing our feelings. Before you start I have a confession too. I haven't been entirely honest with you either. I knew what my mother was. I know this sounds weird, but right after she died I had a dream. She came to me in a dream telling me that you are a very special girl. That one day you are going to be living here, and I am going to have to believe everything you tell me. I have a feeling this is that moment. I am not going to judge you or have you committed," he spoke.

"So you know I am a witch?" I asked.

" I guess deep down I knew what you were to become. I knew my mother and her herbs she grew. How she was close to the Blacks, and I heard their stories about the packs who protected their people. I assume Sam is here because that is his pack outside?" Dad asked.

This was surprisingly a lot easier then I would have thought. "For the time being, yes they are my pack. I am their alpha, and when I use that alpha command they have no choose but to listen to it. When Jacob wants to step up I am ready to step down, he is the rightful Pack Alpha. I have a feeling rather he realizes it or not his time is coming close, " Sam finally spoke up.

" Dad the Cullen's aren't what you think they maybe . They are vampires. Sam isn't just a pack member, he is sort of related to us, I know it sounds crazy. You see your mother had an adoptive brother who had a baby with a girl , and that baby had a baby and Sam came about, but you see Gram's adoptive brother, well he was changed into a powerful vampire, by none other then Edward, " I whispered.

"So let me get this. How long have you known what they are? I guess I should say welcome to the Family, " Dad said.

I didn't want to make eye contact with him, " Since Edward and I started to date. I kind of figured out what they were. As for finding out about Sam that happened just recently. Like tonight recently."

"You knew what he was and you still dated him? Where did you think this relationship would go to, Bella? Did you think oh I don't know that he could kill you? That you have what he wants. Blood?" Dad asked as he stood up.

"At the time I didn't think he would hurt me. He said my blood called to him, but that he would never act on it. As stupid as this sounds I felt like I was safe with them, even though they had put my life in danger. See dad Last year in Phoenix I was being chased by a vampire, James, he had a special gift, tracker. Basically he tricked me and I was beat up by him, and then he bit me. I felt the change coming. I felt the venum burning me inside, then I didn't feel it. Edward sucked it out and stopped me from the change, " I whispered as I touched my scar

"Come on Bella. You are a smart girl, you must of known that there was one of two ways this relationship could have went. Either he lost control and killed you or you became one of them. As for the James thing, I am your father, and you should have came to me sooner. I almost lost you to that creature, how the hell do you think I would have felt? Would you have faked your death and the Cullen's would have what left?" he shouted.

I heard the back door open and slam shut, I didn't have to turn around to know Paul was standing there. "Paul it is okay. He is just upset with me," I whispered.

"Okay so your a witch, your ex boyfriend is a vampire, and you hang out with a pack of wolves, anything else I should know?" He asked eyeing me up.

"You see Paul and I are destined to be together. " I whispered.

"Well at least its a wolf and not a blood thirsty monster," Dad said.

" Dad, it is late. Why don't we let the boys go, and we can go to bed and talk tomorrow after school," I whispered.

"Fine you have five minutes to say good bye," Dad said as he walked to the gun rack.

"So your dad knows?" Paul asked.

"Like you couldn't hear the whole thing. He knows alot of things, but not everything. After tonight I feel like I could sleep forever, too bad we have school tomorrow. I will see you tomorrow morning, Night Paul. Night Sammie," I said . Paul pulled me in a hug and kissed my hair.

"I'll be watching tonight," Paul whispered. He held on for a few more seconds then released me. He smiled that groofy Paul grin and went out the back door. That would have creeped me out if it was anyone else, but not Paul. Knowing he was out there making sure I was safe.

"Bella, I will see you tomorrow. I think Billy, and I will be meeting you here after school tomorrow," Sam said as he left.

I walked up the stairs to my room. I made sure my window was closed and locked, like that could keep Edward out, but for now it made me feel a little better. I knew he wouldn't be back anytime soon. He needed to have more people on his side before he decided to confront us, again. The next time he won't make it out of it, I have decided next step is getting rid of him, as much as I don't want too, I have to. It breaks my heart that I can't save him, but he has to want to be saved, and he doesn't. He wasn't the guy I thought I feel in love with, he was the complete opposite.

I opened up gram's journal. I didn't feel like reading anymore spells. I read her next entry.

Wind is a force of nature that I have always found to feel so magical. Wind can be a very powerful element. It has the strength to be able to pull a huge tree out of the ground, or it has the ability to just barely blow a piece of paper off the desk. It is unpredictable and uncontrollable, just like my adopted brother. He is unpredictable, and he has lost himself to the monster that grows inside of him. He is off in Italy, trying to gain power, that will make them unstoppable. That is what happens when you are immortal, you get bored after a while. A long while and you try to become the most powerful being in the world. He hasn't been in Italy that long, mom keeps doing locator spells , so she knows where he is. Watching his moves, hoping he doesn't come back here.

Dad doesn't understand how his adoptive son could just up and leave like that, especially when he got a girl pregnant. She is back in La Push, the Black's are watching over her and her child for the time being. There is only so much sage, lavender we can use about their houses, before it just stops working. Mom is working on a protection spell, but we both know that is a lost cause, there is no such thing. We have to accept our fate, what we are destined to achieve while we are still breathing.

Which brings me to the next topic I need to bring up, sacrifice. My dear sweet grand child its best you learn this word, because that is what your life will become. You sacrificing things to protect the order of things. With great good comes great evil. It goes hand and hand, and our duty of good witches are to protect the innocent people of Forks, from those evil creature, Vampires. That is partly the packs responsibility but they haven't been around for so long. Sacrifice, is something you will get use to, just be glad it isn't like the good old days. Way back when they use to throw virgins in volcano's to apologize to the gods. You will learn to put others before yourself, my sweet child.

The next step in your lessons sweetie, is spell writing. that is something that you have to learn. When you are on the spot and don't have one you can make one up. It is difficult, but you are going to so smart, I am sure you will get the hang of it.

With that being read, I ended up falling asleep in the middle of reading. The next morning I woke up to the annoying sound of my alarm. I can't believe I fell asleep with the journal open. I rubbed my eyes, and saw it was a cloudy day outside. I let out a yawn and walked to the bathroom to get ready for the day.

I walked down to the kitchen, to see Dad was already gone, and left me a note on the counter.

Bells,

Off to work early, I will be home when you get home, It seems we are wanted at La Push after school and Work tonight. Have a safe day.

Love,
Dad

I wondered how mad Billy was that we let Charlie in on the secret. It wasn't like we had much of an opinion with the pack in the front yard, and seeing Sam and I standing there, not the least bit freaked out. I opened the refrigerator And saw we had absolutely no food. I made a note that I would have to go
Shopping.

Paul walked through the back door with a huge smile on his face. He pulled me in a huge hug. " Good morning, Princess." He kissed the top of my head.

" Morning to you too." I hugged him
Back then pulled away.

" Ready for school?" He asked.

" As ready as I will ever be," I mumbled as I grabbed my bag.

Paul is in school today and this is the first day after becoming a witch. The first day when Paul and Mike will see each other after that crazy accident.

Paul drove the beast to school today, like he did most days. Although I didn't mind today other days I have. It if wasn't for some of the pack members I wouldn't have gotten my beast back anyways.

" Bella we should talk before we go into school. There is a slight chance the Cullen's maybe back to school. It would be Alice and Edward that's be back in school. It's a possibility," Paul said.

" Well I can handle him. Actually both of them. I doubt they are back today anyways because that little truth spell is 24 hours and well that other spell is a lot worse," I said.

" Just remember I got your back," he said.

" More like I got yours," I laughed and grabbed my bag.

Walking into the school was weird. All the kids were whispering as Paul and I passed them. I felt Paul grab my hand and was rubbing his thumb against mine.

" Bella did you hear? What happened between Paul, The guy who picked you up yesterday and Mike yesterday is all around the school," Jess said.

" What do you mean?" I asked.

" Oh please. Mike is telling everyone that you boys here backed down. That you were hitting on him and he so nicely turned you down. Lets be real for a minute. I know Mike and he likes to make it seem he is what all the woman want," Jess said.

I didn't have to look over at Paul to know his eyes were probably black. His grip on my hand got tighter. I felt his heat and knew it was shaking.

" It is all lies of course. It's his lose not mine ," I replied cooly.

" I know . What's your deal, Paul?" Jess asked.

" Nothing," he growled out.

" Alright enough about Mike. Lets get to class " I said.

We walked to class and none of us spoke. I knew Paul was trying to hold on to not phasing and killing Mike. Although, he has to understand that Mike is to into himself. Thinks every female on the planet wants him, they don't.

" Good Morning Arizona," Mike said with a smirk.

" What did I tell you yesterday?" Paul growled at.

" It's not my fault her eyes wonder," Mike responded.

Paul didn't have a chance to say anything because our teacher walked in.
" Today class you will start your short story that will be due next month .."

A lot of kids complained about the essay. I opened my note book and put the date on it wanting to hear what kind of short story he was looking for.
Paul was fighting to keep his eyes open.

" Your story can be about anything you like. You will write it. I'd say around three pages, if you do more then excellent."

Paul rolled his eyes and opened his notebook. I knew he was exhausted. Paul started writing something down and then handed it to me.

Want to try your spell you been working on tonight? -Paul.

Sure dont get your hopes up. It will have to be after the meeting with Billy- Bella.

He smiled and put it away. Not much we could really do. Class went fast and before I knew it the bell was ringing.

" Can you believe that assignment ? Who has time to write a story?" Jess asked.

" Oh it isn't that bad. It doesn't even have to be long," I replied.

" Over achiever. Oh guess what I heard. Some of the Cullen's are back," Jess said as she popped a bubble .

" Yeah we ran into them yesterday," It wasn't a lie.

" Who knows maybe they will come back to school," Jess said.

" Highly doubt it," I mumbled.

" Oh still mad you two broke up," Jess asked.

" No not that. I just have no wish of seeing him or Alice ever again," I said.

Paul was acting like he was texting somebody on his phone. I know he was listening to the whole conversation.

" They were freakishly close," She said as she picked at her nail polish .

" More then you know," I replied wishing I would have kept my mouth shut.

" Oh my god. They hooked up," she screamed. Everyone in the hall turned towards us.

" Keep it down , Jess. It's their issue not mine," I said.

" True. It's not like you guys were going be together forever. They way he looked at her was like he knew what she was thinking and undressing her with his eyes. It was gross. The way he looked at you was weird. Like he was fighting hard to not hurt you," she replied.

" Jess, ill see you at lunch," I said.


Dad and I walked into Billy's which I have to admit I am a bit nervous, I don't know why. Dad seem to take the your daughter is a witch and destined to be with a werewolf pretty well. He even seemed to take the fact that the Cullen's are vampires okay, even though he still a little mad at that. Whatever this meeting is I hope he is okay with it. I didn't tell him everything about what is going on, and how things are going to be.

"Charlie it is good to see you," Billy said.

"It seems you have been keeping a secret from me," dad answered.

I looked around to see the pack in the back yard looking like they are having a very important conversations. "What is going on with the pack?"

"Well it seems Dr Cullen wants to having a meeting with the pack and you. Paul doesn't want you there, and is trying to convince Sam," Billy answered.

"Well, I don't want her there either," Dad spoke up.

"That isn't fair. Dr Cullen isn't like the others, and th e pack won't let anything bad happen to me," I said.

I saw Paul walking toward the back door with his head down . I knew he was probably mad that Sam over ruled what he wanted. "Lets go get this over with, Bella."

"Whats wrong?" I asked as I grabbed Paul's hand.

"What do you think is wrong? I don't want you there, Sam said you should be. He said It is just Dr Cullen and his wife,"Paul said.

We walked quietly to the treaty line. The pack was already there, Jared , Embry, and Jake are phased as their wolves. Sam stayed human and my guess is Paul is going stay human too. We walked up next to Sam, who smiled and waited for the two Cullen's to show.

"Paul you can phase as wolf, " Sam suggested. He say that Paul was shaking.

"No," he answered.

" I know you don't like this, but there wasnt another way. Dr Cullen wanted too see the pack, and speak with Bella. I am not sure how much Edward let the Cullen's know, probably not a lot. It is all going to be okay. Bella is more then capable of taking care of herself, she proved that last night, but not only that I dont thing they are going cause issues, " Sam Spoke.

"They are close, " Paul mumbled.

I gave him a crazy look, " We can smell them, plus hear them. There is only two of them."

"Okay remember if anything happens Paul get Bella out of here. Boys keep you eyes open so we aren't surprised attack," Sam said.

"Hello, I am Dr Cullen this is my wife, Esme, " Carlisle spoke. He looked the same as he did before, and so did his wife . I gave a weak smile.

" I am Sam, Alpha of the pack, and this is Paul. He is insisted of being in human form, he is Bella's mate," Sam spoke openly.

I blushed when he said that and looked at the ground. Paul pulled me closer to him, and kissed my forehead. Carlisle and Esme were looking at the pack, and then back at Sam.

"It seems that two of my family members may have caused trouble for your pack. Edward and Alice aren't around, the only ones that stuck around are Emmett and Rose. They wanted to tell me what happened last night. Jasper went to our family's house in Alaska. It seems that Edward and Alice caused a lot more issues, and keep things to themselves for a while," Carlisle spoke up.

I spoke before Sam or Paul could, "So you had no idea that Edward and Alice were true mates? You had no idea he was never off human blood? You did know he changed a relative of mine into your kind, who know works with those Italy guys. You know I was destined to be a witch, yet you still let Edward date me. You have to know they are working with those vampires, and now I am wanted more now then before. Not only by those vampires but Victoria is still hunting me."

"Bella you have to believe us. We had no idea that they were doing this. We know about your relative but what were we suppose to say? That you are going to be a witch? We weren't even sure you were going to be one. Only time would have told, and now look at you. You have become something you never knew existed. You didn't stop living, because Edward left you. You still have your life, and you have your true mate. Not only that but you will one day be married and have kids something none of us can have," Esme spoke up.

"What happens if Edward and Alice show up again?" I asked.

" They are no family of ours. As fair as we are concerned they are nomad vampires now, and what ever you have to do to stop them do it," Carlisle answered. I could see the sadness in Esme eyes, but there was only so much that could be done.

"It won't be an easy task if they have people working with them. The pack has a slight advantage now, that Bella can see the future. Alice can't see decisions when the pack is around her, and Edward can't read the packs mind while she is with them. That is the advantage, but it isn't much of an advantage if Voltouri come here. Its your ground so you will have home field advantage, but that isn't much, when their powers can hurt you. You'll need everything you got, and since there is only five pack members, your out numbered," Esme spoke up.

" There won't be five for long. Two more are going phase, and I think it is going be tonight," Bella spoke up.

Sam looked at her, "How do you know?"

"I am not a pack member, but I feel the lick to you guys, which I am thinking is good for what I want to do next. I feel it. I can feel the pack will be adding to pretty soon," I spoke up. I knew it sounded stupid, but I could feel it.

"That still isn't enough if they all come here. You have to understand they have a shield, so even if Bella was to use spells, it wouldn't do anything. You have to take their shield down first, and that is close to impossible," Carlisle spoke.

"It may have been impossible before, but now we have Bella. She is suppose to be powerful, can't she write a spell?" Paul suggested.

" She could, but it would have to be very strong to pull down the shield, and even then it may not work," Carlisle answered.

"So you are saying we have to have your kind on our side?" Sam asked.

" I know people who will be more then willing to help if it comes to us against them. They made one too many people angry. I am sure Jasper, Rose, Emmett, and our family from Alaska will help if it comes down to it, but keep in mind Alice will be looking for our decisions," Carlisle spoke.

I took a deep breath. It was true, I couldn't be everywhere. "Well can't I put a shield up? To keep her out?"

" There is no guarantee it will work, " Paul said.

"Okay I think that is enough for tonight. We will be in touch with you shortly. I will see what I can dig up in the old library to see if maybe she can piece together something to take their shield down, " Sam answered.

"Bella, it was good seeing you this happy. I don't think you ever that happy with Edward" Esme answered.

With that the Cullen's took off. Was it possible to make sure Alice couldn't see their decisions? Maybe I could send them fake ones? It isn't like Edward can harm a human right now anyway, until they find someone to lift the spell I put on him, but I have a feeling that will be harder then they think.

"What are you thinking , pretty girl?" Paul asked.

"That I have lots of ideas, but first I have to try this. I have to be able to communicate with you guys when you are wolfed out," I said.

"Okay so what do you want to try." Sam asked.

"I have been working on two spells. I don't know if they will work, but I will try. " I grabbed the folded up paper from my pocket. " Soul to Soul, Heart to heart . Connect out minds, don't break them apart, bond our thoughts, keep them together."

I closed my eyes and tried to see if I could hear the boys who were phased thoughts. I sighed, nope. " Okay that didn't work. Here is another one, Heart to heart and mind to mind , let our spirits intertwine. Link our thoughts from end to end, as we think our minds will blend."

Bella can you hear us?- Jake

Oh it worked- Me

Oh that is scary we have a girl in our thoughts- Embry

I smiled and opened my eyes , "It worked. We are linked!" I said jumping up and down.

"See one less thing for you to do!" Paul said as he pulled me into a hug.

Now all I have to do is figure out how to put a shield up and take one down. Yeah that should be easy, not. On top of that figure out how to protect this pack from the bite of a vampire. This is going be a long few weeks. On top of all the super natural stuff, I have to graduate high school and apply to collages, I am sure that will be easy.