Chapter 8: Lost
It was quiet in the car. Since Edward had run to my house, I handed him the keys to my Gt3 and sat on the passenger side. I was in no state to drive.
We were pulling up to the driveway within five minutes. I didn't wait for Edward to open the door. I ran right out and rushed into the house. "Alice?" I called speeding into the living room.
Edward sat beside me and kissed my cheek while wrapping his arms around me. "It's going to be alright Bella." He whispered in my ear. I could feel my anger rise but chose to bite my tongue. How could he possibly know that?
"Bella" Alice asked. I took in her body language. This was going to be bad. "It's about my father isn't it?" I asked as she sat across from us. "It's more than that Bella." Everyone filled the room. They all seemed grim.
"Wh…what's going on?" I asked looking at each member and feeling my panic rise. I felt a sense of calmness and glanced at Jasper. "Bella I can't see your father." Alice said softly. "What exactly does that mean?" I asked.
"I don't know Bella I wish I knew but I-" She said in a frantic tone. Jasper rubbed her shoulders to comfort her. "Please Alice your killing me here." I pleaded.
"An army of new born is coming for us." I couldn't take it no more. I was on the verge of a panic attack. "Bella you need to relax." Jasper said softly. "This is all my fault." I said burying my head in my hands. I felt as if my whole world was being flipped upside down. How could this have happened?
I knew something was going to happen and I ignored my intuition once again. "Why don't we all give Bella some privacy." Esme suggested. Everyone looked at me then walked out except for Edward. "Bella" He asked. I looked up at him and felt a sense of guilt.
"Edward I'm so sorry for involving you and your family with my problems." I said in barley a whisper. "Bella don't be ridiculous you are apart if me making you apart of this family. Besides this is not your fault." His thumb ran across my cheek then caressed it.
"We'll get though this together." "Edward I can-"he cut me off. "You and I for an eternity." He stated gazing into my eyes. "I love you Edward." I whispered. "As I love you, always." He kissed me tenderly.
We sat there in silence for a moment. I sighed. "Edward what are we going to do?" "Do you know where your father went?" He asked. "No he told me this morning that he was going after one of our kind who's been on a killing spree just outside of town. I tried to talk him into letting me come with him… Edward if my father dies I'll never be able to forgive myself." I cried.
I was overwhelmed from a whirlwind of emotions causing my body to shake violently. I was falling apart. Why was this happening to me? Just when things were so perfect…was I not meant to be happy? Was all this the universe version of a sick joke?
Edward tried his best to comfort me but I was too far gone. I wanted to be strong but this was just too close to home. Whoever was doing this, and I was certain I knew just who it was they will pay for this. That was a promise.
"Do you think its James who's doing this?" I asked. "I don't doubt it Bella. He has the motive and he does know your father." I groaned. "Why did I allow my father to go alone?" "Bella you had no idea what was going to happen." "Yes that's true but Edward my father has no powers because of me. He's defenseless. I should have followed him."
Before Edward could argue my cell phone vibrated I instantly answered it. "Hello" I spoke. "Bella…Bella can you hear me?" "Dad" I cried. "Oh thank god are you alright. Where are you?" I asked. "Bell-….Hello sunshine." A familiar voice rang. A chill ran through my body. "Did you miss me sweetheart?"
"If you touch a hair on my father's head I swear-""You'll what! See the way I see it Bells you're in no position to make threats towards me." He was right. Everyone was back in the living room at this point.
I took a deep breath to keep my nerves calm. "What do you want James?" I asked not at all masking my distaste for him. "Your love." He simply stated. I cringed at the thought. "I'm sorry but that could never happen." was my reply. "Well then, I suppose your father here will suffer the consequences. Set up the fire!" He yelled. I could hear my father's cries in the background.
Suddenly it felt as if all my strength vanished as my stomach twisted in knots and my knees gave way causing me to fall. "James please." I cried felling so helpless. I could hear him laugh. "Meet me in the clearing just outside of town in an hour. And come alone remember love I'm a tracker and I will sense if someone is with you."
"You have my word….just don't hurt him." James laughed once more. "Bella Bella do-"The phone went dead. I could feel all eyes on me. What was I going to do? I needed a plan and quick I only had an hour. I began to pace.
"Bella what happened?" Edward asked. I paused and looked at him kneeling before him and looking into his eyes. I lowered my mental shield to let him into my thoughts. "I'm sorry Edward but I have to do this alone." I said softly. "Bella no you don't you and I are in this together. "I can't risk losing my father Edward or you…any of you." I said glancing at the rest of the family.
"Bella but you can shield us." Emmett suggested. I paused for a moment. "He still could smell you. I need to do this alone. I promise I'll be back soon." I looked over to Edward and kissed him hard. I pulled away and caressed his cheek and gazed into his eyes. "I love you Edward. Never forget that."
"Bella please don't do this." "It's the only way… I'm sorry." And with that I rushed out the house and pushed as hard as I could toward the clearing planning out my attack. James would not live another night.
EPOV:
How could she leave. How could she not allow me to come with her? Can't she see she's doing exactly what her father did to her. As I wallowed in my gloomy thoughts, another's caught my attention.
Edward go after her. She needs you.
Throughout the whole fiasco I hadn't notice my pixie little sister was silent. I tried to pry her mind to see if I could catch her last vision. But she started singing the wheels on the bus.
Go now before it's to late! She screamed.
I immediately rushed out following the scent to my fiancé. There was no way I would let her go alone. I pushed myself as fast as I could knowing I could catch up to her easily.
Edward don't do this turn back now.
I heard her think I could see her silhouette in the distance. I pushed myself harder but was knocked off balanced. "Bella" I groaned.
"She can't can't help you now." A voice said from behind me sneered. I turned around to see three pairs of crimson red eyes.
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Hope you enjoyed it. Sorry for the cliffy. Thank you to all who reviewed the last chapter. I was planning on including the next scene with this but decided to make it it's own chapter since it will me the turning point of the story...Everything will change once she step forth onto that clearing.
