(Bella's POV)
I had just finished making Lily's breakfast when there was a knock at the door, I shouted for someone else to answer it. I heard voices heading towards the kitchen but didn't look up until they were through the door.
I grinned before running to hug the visitor "Demetri, what are you doing here?" I asked when I was done hugging him. He laughed at my enthusiasm then answered
"I got a call from Mia yesterday saying you would be needing my assistance"
I was confused at this and was just about to call out for her when Mia walked through the door, her eye's full of wisdom… she grinned at Demetri before hopping up to sit on the kitchen counter waiting for me to ask the question she knew was coming.
I sighed and asked her "What do you know that I don't? You do realise it would be easier for you to tell me about your visions before they happen instead of just finding a solution to them and waiting until its too late to stop them" she just smiled and said "Bella, some things are supposed to happen… you know everything happens for a reason and as for Demetri being here, you will find out in a few minutes why you'll be needing his gift" I rolled my eyes at her.
I hated when she got all cryptic about her visions but I know she doesn't let anything happen unless it has to, I know she would have looked to make sure that everything would work out fine before she let the vision come true.
She may be only 10 years old physically, but she is a lot wiser than any of us.
Five minutes later right on cue there were frantic knocks at the door but it burst open before I'd even reached it and all of the Cullen's poured in. Well, almost all of the Cullen's. I felt my dead heart sink as I realised who was missing… Edward.
Alice came running straight up to me and showed me the vision she had in her mind, I felt the fire inside me starting to work its way to the surface again as I watched but I pushed it back.
I hugged Alice and tried to calm her, even though inside I was burning with rage "Alice, Alice calm down… it'll be okay, I'll get him back to you I promise." I said. The vampires that hurt Edward just made this biggest mistake of their existence and they don't even know it yet.
One thought kept going through my mind I can't lose him again. I WONT lose him again…
All of the Cullen's were getting hysterical, with the exception of Carlisle who wore a calm mask, but I knew he was just as worried as the rest of them.
I took a deep breath before speaking loudly over all of the Cullen's "Everyone calm down! Take a seat in the living room and we'll figure out what to do." Even though I already knew what we were going to do.
The Cullen's filed into the living room and sat down and a few members of my family followed not knowing what was going on.
All eyes were on me as I spoke "Turns out Mia was right, can you find him for me?" I said looking at Demetri who nodded and the Cullen's looked at me for an explanation "Demetri's gift allows him to find anyone, anywhere in the world… he can use it to find Edward" I paused to make sure they understood before I continued "When Demetri finds him, I'll leave with him, Carlisle and Alice." I finished and Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie started to protest. This did not help me control the fire burning inside of me but I stayed calm knowing they just wanted to help their brother. "Please will you just trust me? Having all of you there would just be a distraction, you wouldn't be helping… Carlisle's medical expertise will help and I'll need Alice there to let us know if the situation has changed, Demetri has to come in case they change his location. I promise I will get Edward back to you all-" I could tell I had already got my way but just to ease their worries further I said in a softer voice to Jasper "You saw what I'm capable of in the ally yesterday, I can handle this." He nodded understanding.
I went to change my clothes to distract myself, while we waited for Demetri to find Edward. It won't take him long but a few minutes feels like hours when the love of your existence is in danger and you have to wait before you can go help them.
I put on black skinny jeans and a black tank top and my leather jacket. I always wore outfits like this when I was ready for a fight. When I knew I was going to kill someone. I hated that I had the power to end a life, well, a vampire's life. Although at times like this I didn't mind so much because my powers allowed me to protect people I love.
I didn't realise I had been pacing in my room until there was a knock at the door, I turned to see Lucy standing there… just great, this will help control my temper.
I closed my eyes to make sure I remained calm and asked "What do you want Lucy?" I opened my eyes and looked at her as she spoke "I'm coming with you" she said and before I had a chance to protest she continued "Bella! He is with me now. He will want me there! How would you feel if it was your boyfriend? You would want to go!" it took all my self control not to tear her throat out; her words had hit me like a tonne of bricks.
I knew they were together when I saw them at the movies, when she was resting her head on his shoulder, and her thoughts were practically screaming at me that he was hers now anytime I listened to them yesterday, but that didn't make it hurt any less hearing her say it out loud.
I knew she was right though, he would want to see his girlfriend when we saved him, not his ex girlfriend. The girl he didn't want. The girl he didn't love.
I sighed then snapped at her "Fine! But one word from you the entire way there and I will kill you. Got it?" she nodded grinning while her eyes were filled with triumph and hate.
I heard Demetri call my name from downstairs and I was in the living room again quicker than you could say vampire.
"You found him?" I asked and he nodded. I turned to Carlisle and said "Will you drive?" he nodded his head and him, Demetri, Alice and Lucy followed me out the door.
Alice looked beyond angry when she realised Lucy was following us and spun round and shouted her words dripping with so much hate, I had to smile "Where do you think you're going Lucy! You're not coming!" I went over and put a hand on Alice's shoulder ready to explain when Lucy growled at Alice and shouted back "You can't tell me what to do! I will come if I want to and there's nothing you can do about it bitch!"
That was it, no more Miss nice Bella.
I narrowed my eyes and stormed towards her punching her right in the nose. I heard a loud crack which I assume was her nose breaking and she flew half way across the driveway and slammed into the ground, I was standing over her before she had time to blink and I said in a voice so deadly I almost scared myself.
"If you EVER speak to Alice like that again I will put you through so much pain you will be begging me to kill you!" she looked absolutely terrified, I turned away from her and headed back towards the car. Alice skipped over to me smiling and pulled me into a tight hug. I hugged her back then said pointing over my shoulder "I already said she can come, but don't worry. If I hear her so much as breath she'll be dead" Alice pouted but nodded.
We were taking Emmett's jeep, Carlisle got in the driver's seat and we made Lucy sit in the front with him. I slid in the back with Demetri and Alice and Demetri started giving Carlisle directions.
Once the house was out of sight I spoke "Alice, can you keep checking to see if anything has changed… I'm going to try and talk to Edward with my thoughts"
Alice nodded and Carlisle asked me "You can do that with your power?" I nodded and answered "Yeah, distance isn't really and issue, its not like Edwards power to hear thoughts, it's sort of like making a phone call using my mind. I can contact the person anywhere as long as they're listening" he smiled at me and I rested my head on the window of the jeep and closed my eye's. He better be okay I thought before trying to reach him. (A/N – Bella's thoughts will be italic, Edwards will be bold + italic just so you know)
"Edward… Edward can you hear me its Bella. If you can hear me answer me with your thoughts as if you were talking directly to me…"
I waited a minute getting more worried by the second then I tried again.
"Edward, please answer me. Let me know you're okay."
I was starting to panic when I heard his voice, it was faint but I knew it was his. Relief spread throughout my body as he spoke to me…
"Bella?"
"Yeah, it's me… are you okay? Are you hurt?"
"I'll be fine. How can I hear you?"
I laughed before I answered. What a liar that boy is. "Edward you're lying to me, I can tell you're in pain by your voice… and you can hear me because I'm using one of my powers. We're coming to get you… we'll be there soon."
"Who are we? Bella I don't want you putting yourself in danger trying to save me!"
I snorted at that. Danger. Pfft, hardly. "By we I mean myself, Carlisle, Alice, Lucy and Demetri and I'm not in any danger. I'm stronger now remember. So just sit back and let me be Superman this time please?"
"You're enjoying this aren't you?"
I smiled at his teasing tone and said "You bet I am Lois."
His musical laugh filled my thoughts and then I asked him, being serious again "Is there anything you can tell us, Alice saw you were in a basement with at least 5 vampires guarding you… do you know if there are any others?"
"There are 4 down here with me now, and I can hear at least 8 voices upstairs… Bella please be careful"
"I will be Edward, now stop worrying about me and keep yourself safe until we get there. I'm going to go tell the others what you just told me. If you need me just talk to me with your thoughts like you're doing now. I'll keep my mind open"
"Okay… Bella-"
"Yeah?"
"It doesn't matter… it can wait."
I sighed and opened my eyes to find Demetri, Alice and Lucy staring at me and Carlisle looking at me in the mirror as he drove. I told them everything Edward told me before turning to Demetri and asking "So how long until we get there?" he closed his eyes for a few seconds and opened them as he answered "Not long, we're nearly there. 15, maybe 20 minutes."
Alice turned to me then and said "What's the plan when we get there?"
I smiled at her and said "Well, we could walk up to the door and ring the doorbell politely before I kick their asses or… I can huff and puff and blow their house down, it'd be fun making an entrance"
Carlisle looked back to me quickly before saying "Be serious Bella, please"
I pouted and said "I was being serious. I could blow their house down if I wanted, I can control the weather and the elements remember" Demetri laughed. Carlisle gave me a stern look so I gave in and said "Fine… here's the plan. I'll put up a shield around you 4. I kick the door down. We get Edward. I toss him behind the shield too… and then I kick their asses and before you say anything. I am serious this time."
Demetri rolled his eyes; I know he was disappointed I wouldn't be letting him fight. The 3 Cullen's looked at me for a few seconds then realised I was serious and we all sat in silence for 10 minutes before I remembered something.
"Who is Amber anyway?" I asked and Carlisle face hardened at the name and Alice growled.
Carlisle answered "We met her and her coven about 2 years ago… she seemed to really like Edward but he wasn't interested, which annoyed her immensely. She wasn't too happy when we left. She wanted Edward to stay; she swore she would get him one day. We never realised she was serious… her coven isn't like ours, they drink humans. They're vicious they don't just kill for blood, they kill for fun" well that eased my conscience a lot; at least I'll be killing vampires that deserve it…
