"Separation"
Because you asked it… the Cullens! :P
CarlislePOV
I looked through the window of my car, trying to relax. The moment Bella had called me, we all decided to return to Forks immediately. Once I called Edward, we were already halfway near the town. At my side, Esme looked very worried –reason enough to try and calm my own feelings-, the only sign of her evident distress was the way her hands moved in her lap, frantically grabbing anything at her reach. At the back seats, Alice and Jasper were in the same mood (thankfully, Rosalie and Emmett were traveling in her car)… she couldn't believe she hadn't seen anything –and was quite angry about that-. I felt sorry for Jasper; after all, he felt not only his own worry and fear, but the others as well.
"I can't believe this! Why didn't he call us? What was he thinking?!" Alice's voice was heard. She was practically yelling. Jasper sighed.
"Maybe he thought we'll be in danger" He told her.
"Great! Why does he always have to be like that? He should have known I wouldn't be able to see it… he should have told me! Argh! He knows how frustrating it is not to see!!" Alice continued. Finally, Jasper seemed to guess he was not going to calm her despite his talent, so he focused on the road.
At my side, Esme turned to see me. If she could produce tears, she surely would be crying.
"I hope Edward is fine. We shouldn't have let him alone" Esme said. Of course, she was thinking like the mother she was to him. I had been reluctant too but he was, after all, more than a hundred years old… I trusted him.
"Don't worry, Esme. I'm sure it's all going to be fine" I said, hoping she would believe my confidence. In fact, ever since I've called him, I felt something was wrong… I was afraid for him, my first companion, my son. Of course I couldn't show it to the others; I was the head of my family, the leader of my coven, I had to be strong for them. However, I had a bad feeling about this… like something terrible was about to happen. I just hoped we could arrive in time.
BPOV
Edward and I were sitting at the couch, watching a movie. After all the doctor 'incident' we both needed something to relax. After a while, we were both laughing at the whole thing. It felt so nice just to be there, next to him, with his arm protectively around my shoulders. It made me forget for a moment why I should be worried.
"So, what was Charlie thinking when the doctor said I was your girlfriend?" I asked curious. My dad's face had been funny to watch. Edward chuckled.
"He was picturing the idea of you and I being together in your room again… honestly, I didn't guess he thought so low of me" he said, smiling.
"Well, he's a little prejudiced, don't you think? Besides, any parent would worry… Imagine Esme in the same situation" I said, smiling. IF Esme was human, and IF her sons were that weak. Edward laughed again.
Suddenly, the lights were gone. Fortunately, there was still a little day light outside, but I pressed myself closer to Edward. Surely my vampire boyfriend wouldn't be scared by darkness, right? I was surprised, though, when I felt his body tense. At first I thought I had hurt him, his injuries still there, but when I saw his face I knew that wasn't the case… he looked so serious, it made me think of that time at the clearing, when James had showed his desire to kill me.
"Edward?" I asked.
Before he could answer, a huge figure emerged from the window. A black, fierce wolf. Edward immediately grabbed me and pushed me out of its way, while growling ferociously at the wolf. It looked so much like Sam, but Edward's reaction showed me it must be the hunter, the one who had injured him. The wolf immediately charged towards us; Edward pushed me behind him and moved towards the creature too.
"Edward, no!" I screamed, afraid. He was still wounded, how could he attack? But both had started to fight now. However, Edward managed to hit the wolf with such strength he sent him towards the wall. I think I even heard a cracking sound... had he broken his bones? Edward grabbed my hand and all but dragged me outside the house.
"Are you ok?" he asked. Again I felt annoyed at his selfless attitude, but I was still shocked so I only nodded. He then searched quickly the threes in front of us, looking for what I didn't know. Suddenly, he sighed. He had found what he'd expected.
"Seth!" he screamed. Seth? What was he doing here? But, surely enough, I saw the sand-colored wolf emerge from beneath the forest. I wondered why he was here… as if guessing my thoughts, Edward explained quickly.
"Sam doesn't trust the hunter. He sent Seth here to make sure he wouldn't hurt you" he said. I frowned; I could see where Edward's plan was heading. "You'll go with him, I'll deal with the hunter" he finished. Just as I feared.
"No. Please don't go!" I begged him. I couldn't hear the hunter inside the house, but I knew he'll be outside soon. Seth looked at him.
"Promise me" Edward said to him. Seth moved his giant head in agreement.
"No, Edward. Don't do this! Please!" I begged again. I couldn't leave him go alone, what if he… No, he couldn't face the hunter, not like this, not in his current condition. I cried softly. Edward took my face in his hands, caressing my cheeks to wipe away the tears.
"Don't worry, Bella. He's not going to hurt you…" he started, but I interrupted him.
"It's not me I'm worried about!" I screamed at him.
"It's going to be fine. I'm going to be fine. I promise you… I'll see you later, ok?" he said in a soothing tone. Then, he kissed me fiercely, and I put my arms around him to answer. Despite the normal dizziness, I could tell he was afraid too, and that he was kissing me as a way to say goodbye. I refused to believe it, but what if it was true? What if that horrendous wolf killed Edward? The thought sent new tears to my eyes. Suddenly, Edward broke the kiss.
"He's awake. You must leave now" he said, urgency clear in his velvet voice. Before I could do anything, he grabbed me and placed me on Seth's back. Normally, I would have been ashamed, but right now I had more important things on my head.
"I'll see you later. I promise" Edward said to me, his golden gaze filled with love and conviction. I knew he was going to fight to come back to me. "Go, Seth! Don't forget!" Edward said. Seth growled and looked at him again.
"Yes, you too. Don't worry, I will" Edward said. Then Seth started to run at the exact moment a black figure emerged from the house. I turned to see it. Edward started running in a different direction, and the wolf followed. However, it turned his huge black head to see me for a second before disappearing in the forest, running towards my Edward, my love, my life.
Another cliffie!! Sorry to make you suffer!! Well, I've received some theories about who exactly the hunter is… you'll find it soooooon :P
And yes, I'm starting to include the rest of the Cullens. We missed them! It was hard to be on Carlisle's shoes for a moment, I mean how could I express his 300 years of experience and wisdom? Hope it sounds like him U-o-.
As always, thanks for reading and for your encouraging reviews (you raise my self esteem!! lol) And yes! Someone predicted that! (sort of) but after that… nope, I guess not :P
Can't wait for the movie to come out!! Sorry… I HAD to get that out of my system :P
