Hey guys, it's me. Sorry if I let any of you guys down. I've been real sick lately and I have a job, although I think I might've finished it, yay!
Anyway, here's chapter 8! The game is over! You'll find out the results when you read! I added some different POVs in here. I think you guys might like it! I was thinking of adding more to the story, because this just seems unfinished to me. UNFINISHED! *Flame-thrower* Sorry! :D If you guys have any ideas you can PM me or review them… that would make me happy even though I don't deserve it.
Now I have to gloat on how long it is! It's 12 pages on Microsoft Word and 3708 words! That's my longest ever! I'm really happy, unless you can't tell! :D
So, enjoy the show!
EDWARD'S POV
I stared at Carlisle from across the room. He was busy reading one of his college books to notice me trying to cut the ropes. It was impossible though. There was no way I could cut through them. I had to somehow get out of here.
"Edward, quit trying to get cut them. There's no way, son." Carlisle smirked.
I sighed in defeat. He was right, but I had to get that kiss from Bella. I ran through all the scenarios in my head, thinking of the best way to get Carlisle close enough to me. I decided one try couldn't hurt.
"Carlisle? Did you hear that?" I looked around the room, acting as if I was excited.
Carlisle cocked his head to the right and nodded. "Yes… I did." He stood up and walked toward the opposite direction from me. Perfect.
While I was trying to cut the rope, I realized that I could walk, and if I could get Carlisle to turn his back on me… well, let's just say he's a goner.
I quietly stepped toward him and slammed him into the wall, causing it to crack. Thankfully my hand were tied toward the front, so I quickly grabbed the one thing that could cut the ropes. Alice called it her "scissors", but they were more like gigantic shears compared to her small form.
I cut the ropes, while holding a very frustrated Carlisle to the wall, and tied him down.
"Edward, as cliché as this sounds, you'll never get away with this." Carlisle sighed, still frustrated.
I merely laughed. "Don't worry. The game will be over very soon." I ran out the door, taking a step closer to my Bella.
EMMETT'S POVI woke up to bright lights. Well, to a human it would be bright, but not to a vampire. Wait, I didn't even know vampires could get knocked out. They can't wake up, but here I was, waking up! Maybe I was abducted by aliens! That would be so cool, because Bella and I had a long argument on how aliens didn't exist. I could now prove that aliens existed! Then I would probably laugh because she would fall on her face and-
"I think he's awake." A very familiar voice broke through my commentary.
"Yeah, he's definitely awake." A very high voice said. Okay, scratch the whole "abducted by aliens" thing. I was abducted by pixies. You know, one time I tried a pixie stick. It tasted terrible. It was probably because I'm a vampire and all, but who knows…
I looked around. I was in the other team's "Bat Cave". Darn! I thought I was doing good, too, until they shot me with some "vampire sleepy" thing.
"Okay, Bella and Jasper are coming. We need to prepare." Alice whispered with a grave expression.
"We need that weapon you shot Emmett with. Knocked him out for a good thirty minutes." Rosalie gloated.
"Here, dear." Esme handed some kind of brick thing to Rosalie.
"Perrrrfect," Rosalie purred. Oh my gosh! She actually purred! It reminded me of the time Rose and I went to a McDonalds bathroom and-
"Emmett, really? I see that face you're making." Rose smirked. "You're being held captive, and you're thinking of that?"
"Why wouldn't I?" I grinned widely back. I know she remembered, too.
She sighed, still smiling. "Emmett McCarty Cullen, what am I going to do with you?" Rose playfully growled. Oo la la! She kissed me gently on the lips and smiled.
I probably was smiling like an idiot, but I certainly don't care! My Rosie is hot, hot, HOT!
But, alas! She turned and left me alone in a chair… now I'm bored.
BELLA'S POVJasper and I thought it would be best if we parked the car at least one mile away from the enemy's castle. If they heard us coming, they would have time to prepare, and we wanted the element of surprise on our side. I still had this nagging felling inside that told me this wasn't a good idea, but Jasper seemed confident.
"Bella, don't worry. Everything's gonna work." Jasper smiled.
I grinned back. Of course everything would be okay.
When we could see the castle, we hid behind a bush.
"Bella, you stay here. I'll-… just stay here. Can't think of a plan, Alice would see it." He shook his head.
"Are you sure? I think we should-"
"No time. Just stay here." He looked pained. He must really hate not being able to plan ahead.
"Alright, just be careful." I patted him on the back as he moved toward the castle.
Don't worry, I told myself, everything's gonna work…
EDWARD'S POV
I couldn't believe that I actually sneaked past Jasper and Bella without them noticing. Bella was usually very observant.
I don't know if Alice and the rest of them know, but I was going to warn them that Jasper's right behind me.
I entered the castle, walked into what Emmett called the "Bat Cave", and was hit by a loud voice in my head.
Stupid rope that's keeping me from my Rose… red roses are pretty cool, but I think black one's are the bomb! Speaking of bombs, I wonder what Bella's doing. Did she make it to the castle?
That was obviously Emmett. Ugh, his thoughts always gave me a headache. If my kind could have headaches…
I looked for Alice and walked toward her. "Alice, Jasper's right behind me."
Alice looked at me, stunned, and gave me a bone-crushing hug. "Edward! You got away! Good, we could use your help. What happened to Carlisle?"
I explained to her what had happened back at Team One's castle.
She laughed. "Good job! After we've captured Jasper and Bella, we can go get him!" She patted me on the back and turned toward Rosalie. "Edward? Could you go get Bella?"
"With Jasper still-" I was tackled to the floor. My instinct kicked in and I threw off the unwanted weight. I turned around in time to see to see Jasper flying toward me.
"Look out!" Alice screamed over an obnoxious humming. I ducked and a blue laser flew over my head and hit Jasper. He fell to the floor with a thud. "That was easy! Doesn't seem like "Team Awesomeness" is doing so well, Emmett." Alice sneered.
Emmett growled.
"So, Edward, can you go get Bella?" Alice smiled at me, and I internally smirked inside. I told Bella I would get that kiss!
"Yes, of course," I said quickly and ran out the door. I was almost as giddy as Alice!
I decided that a sneak attack would fit this situation nicely. I quietly slipped into a crouch and pounced on her.
"Ahhh!" She screamed and hit my chest until she realized who it was. "Edward? Wh-wh-wh-what are you doin' here?"
I smirked and laughed. "Love," I brought my face within an inch of hers and whispered, "My team's won, and I'm going to get that kiss."
Bella blushed a bright red and closed her eyes, bringing her face closer to mine.
Just as I was about to kiss her, I was ripped away and thrown into a tree. NOT AGAIN!
CARLISLE'S POV
Poor Edward. I'd love for him to get that kiss, but the game was still on.
Edward, in his excitement, had left the "scissors" on the ground when he tied me up. So, naturally, I got away…
"CARLISLE! DARN IT! I WILL GET THAT KISS!" Edward snarled, but was cut off by Bella. Apparently, Edward going insane with anger was hysterical to Bella. She was rolling on the ground laughing.
"You-tree-kiss-Carlisle-never-GAME!" Bella gasped between fits of laughter.
I couldn't help but laugh myself. "I'm sorry, son, but the game's not through yet." Before he could register what happened, I scooped up bubbly Bella and was running in no particular direction.
"Carlisle!" Bella had said once she had calmed down, "They have Emmett, and Jasper's somewhere in the castle! The last time I saw him, he was going to rescue Emmett! What are we going to do?"
"Don't worry, Bella. We'll think of something." I mumbled. There had to be a way! A logical course of action! If only Jasper was here… "How about we go back to our castle to think. The other team surely wouldn't attack us while we're inside."
Bella nodded. "Okay, that's sounds like a good idea, but you better hurry! I think Edward might follow us…"
I couldn't help but smirk at the mention of my poor son. He could survive a few more hours before getting his long awaited kiss. Although, I bet this is the most exciting birthday he's ever had.
We arrived at the castle without trouble from Edward, so I assumed he went back to his castle to tell the others the news of our freedom.
I set Bella down in a chair and began to pace, trying to think up a plan. Bella stayed seated and twiddled her thumbs.
They possess both Emmett and Jasper, our best players, but we have the same weapons that they have. Perhaps…
"Carlisle! What if we went down to the dungeon and found some gadgets to help us!" Bella offered excitedly from her chair.
"I was thinking the same thing; come on," I offered my hand to her and we took the stairs down to the dungeon.
I looked around and found what I was looking for. "Over there. That's where all the gadgets and what not are kept."
Bella sauntered over to the wall and ran her hands over a block that strangely looked like a brick. "I wonder what this does…" She pressed one of the many buttons and it started to hum. "Umm…" She stammered and slowly started to back away from the thing. Suddenly a blue laser shot out and hit me. I collapsed to the floor and everything went black.
The last thing I heard was Bella shouting.
ESME'S POV
Alice had just finished tying Jasper up when Edward ran down the steps.
"They got away!" He shouted, sounding very peeved. Oh, my son, when will you ever learn Carlisle can never be beaten…
"Let me guess, dear, Carlisle and Bella got away." It wasn't a question and he knew it.
"Did you know they were going to get away, Mom?" A horrified look covered his face.
I smirked. "Well, I knew it was a possibility…" Alice and Rosalie burst out laughing.
"Esme! Why… didn't… you… tell… us!" Alice sputtered between laughs.
I couldn't help but laugh with them. "I suppose I didn't want to taint Edward's victory!"
Edward growled.
"Don't growl at me, young man!" I playfully chastised him, and a sheepish boy was standing in front of me, instead of a young man.
"Sorry, Mom." Edward apologized.
"Well, if we're all finished here, let's get down to business." Rosalie added seriously.
"Of course," I nodded, " Do you have a plan?"
"Not yet. I was hoping you guys could help." Rosalie sat down and looked expectantly at Alice.
"Don't look at me! I'm just here to tell you guys what the other team's up to; I'm not a general like some people." Alice eyed Jasper, and he laughed.
"Ally, I'm on the other team, darlin'. Sorry." His southern drawl made Alice practically swoon. Oh, my children…
"Oh well. It was worth a try. How about you Edward?"
"I suppose I could think of something. Knowing Carlisle and Bella, they most likely went back to the castle. Maybe we could face them there. They probably won't be expecting us." Edward shrugged.
"Okay, that sounds good. What do you think Rosalie?" Alice squeaked.
"Yeah, that's probably our best shot. Esme?"
"I think it's a wonderful idea! What will we need?" I couldn't be more pleased with my children. I absolutely loved this game, because it made my children think for once… (A/N *insert smirk here* Mwahaha! ;D)
"We'll definitely need that thing that knocks out vampires! That's probably it though. Bella won't be that much of a problem. It's Carlisle that we have to worry about…" Edward picked up the brick thing.
"You'll never win!" Emmett screamed, snarling slightly. He does hate to win…
"Oh, but we already have!" Rosalie laughed evilly. The game did help my children think, but it brought out the worst in them, too. Maybe we won't play this for awhile…
"Let's just finish this game nice and quietly." I offered. Everyone looked at me like I had two heads. "What am I supposed to say? Go tear 'em apart and dance over their graves, kids!" I added savagely.
Everyone burst out laughing. Edward had fallen to the floor and was rolling around, while Alice and Rosalie were hanging on to each other for support. Jasper and Emmett had managed to topple their chairs over.
"Wow, Esme! Thanks… for… for… YOUR SUPPORT!" Edward roared with laughter.
"I try!" I replied sweetly, " Now let's go! Well, you guys go. I'll stay here and watch Jasper and Emmett."
"Kay, Mom! Love you!" My sweet Alice called out as she ran for the stairs. Edward and Rosalie composed themselves before getting up to follow Alice.
"Good luck!" I shouted to them. Lord knows they need it…
ROSALIE'S POV
Finally! The end was near! I could practically taste it! There was no way I was going to lose this game! I was going to pulverize Car-
"Whoa, Rosalie! Relax! We're not even there yet!" Edward broke through my thoughts that were OBVIOUSLY BEING LISTENED TO! GET OUT OF MY HEAD!
"Wish I could, but you're right next to me." Edward raised his eyebrows.
Ugh, it was hard being me. Alright, now I'm being a little TOO vain…
"Did that just dawn on you now?" Edward asked, sarcastically.
WHAP!
"OWW! Hey!" Edward growled, rubbing his head.
"I don't need your sarcasm!" I growled back. Two can play at this game…
"Guys, really? We were getting along fine until now! C'mon, let's have fun! This IS a game, after all…" Alice complained.
"Yeah, I guess your right… sorry… Edward." I spit out.
Edward smirked. "Apology accepted."
"Now that we've stopped arguing, I would like to inform you guys that we're here!" Alice whispered, excitedly.
We hid behind a bush in front of the castle.
"How are we going to get in?" I asked, looking at Edward.
"I think we should just pull down the drawbridge and enter through there." He tossed the wonder machine, as I like to call it, or the brick to Alice.
"Alright. You pull it down, Edward, and we'll enter first." Alice jumped up and started walking towards the drawbridge. We followed her, and Edward grabbed the drawbridge and forced it down.
Alice and I made our way through the opening with Edward following behind us.
BELLA'S POV
Oh no! Oh gosh! What am I going to do?
Those were the only things going through my mind at the moment. I stared at Carlisle's unconscious body lying on the floor. I had accidentally hit him with some brick thing and now I was alone.
CRASH!
My head whipped towards the stairs. They were here. They had gotten passed the drawbridge and now they were inside.
I grabbed the brick thing that was still on the wall and hid behind a cabinet. My adrenaline rush was gone and I felt weak.
"They're done here!" I heard Edward's voice from upstairs.
"Shh! They'll hear you!" Rosalie whispered anxiously.
"Look whose talking-"
"Shush!" Alice growled.
Silence after that, but I knew they were coming down there stairs. I had to think of something fast, but, every time I tried, I got nothing.
I heard someone gasp. "Look! It's Carlisle! He's unconscious! I wonder what happened?" Alice chirped.
"I have no idea." Edward sounded astonished.
"Where's Bella? Wait! Behind that cabinet!" Rosalie barked.
I squealed and jumped up, accidentally pressing one of the buttons, and closed my eyes. A loud humming burst through the room. After that, I heard three thumps.
I opened my eyes to see Alice, Rosalie, and Edward all lying limply on the ground.
I DID IT!
"HA!" I screamed and started dancing just to slip on the floor. Which hurt. I got up and ran towards Carlisle. "Carlisle! Wake up!"
He didn't move, so I started shaking him, but still, I didn't get a response.
I looked around and saw some rope stuff. I snatched it up and tied everyone but Carlisle down.
Then I just sat there. There was nothing that I could do, or at least nothing I could think of. I remembered what Emmett told me a long time ago, well, not today anyways.
"Bella, whenever something like this happens- always put mustard on it."
No, not that.
" If you've got nothing to do- crash a party."
Well, that was helpful, thanks Emmett! Arg!
Wait a second! That's exactly what I should do! Crash a party, or more like break into someone's castle, but how? I didn't even know the way to the other castle. Maybe…
I quickly got up and walked up to the wall. Scanning through the objects, I found something that looked kind of like a GPS.
"Maybe this will help…" I mumbled to myself. I pressed a button and the screen came to life.
"You are here," a voice came out through the speakers.
Hallelujah! I'm finally getting good luck! There was even a button that said other castle! Not really, but I could hope… stupid GPS thing! Arg! Why am I talking to myself…?
I looked at the many buttons on the machine, and noticed a microphone.
"Umm… I'm looking for another castle that isn't too far away…?" I talked into the microphone, and heard a beep.
"Two miles from your current location." The GPS replied.
"Oh yes! I love you!"
"Computing… do not understand. Please ask again."
"Oh, umm… find the nearby castle?"
"Two miles from your current location."
Whew! I grabbed the brick, went up the stairs, and walked out though the drawbridge. I followed the GPS until I arrived at the castle. Yay!
I was really happy until I realized I had no way of getting in. I had one idea, and, hopefully, it would work.
"Esme? Could you let me in? I've got Bella!" I tried using the highest voice I could talk in.
Surprisingly, the drawbridge opened.
"Alice, dear, where are the-"
HUM! ZAP! THUD!
Oh my gosh, I did it!
I ran inside and down the stairs to see Emmett and Jasper sitting in chairs.
"Emmett! Jasper! Boy, am I glad to see you guys!" I ran up to them and hugged them.
"Bella! I knew you'd come for us!" I jumped up and down in his seat.
"Where are the others?" Jasper asked.
I grinned. "Knocked out back at the castle."
Jasper and Emmett looked at each other and started laughing.
"Wonderful! Now go get those shears over there and cut us loose!" Emmett exclaimed.
I grabbed the shears and cut them loose.
"Now, let's make like a tree and leaf!" Emmett chuckled at his own bad joke. Leave it up to Emmett to ruin the moment.
"Ugh, Emmett, really?" Jasper groaned.
Emmett puffed out his chest. "Yep!" He picked me up and we exited the castle. Jasper picked up Esme and we all ran towards our castle.
We arrived only minutes later. Carlisle met us at the door, smirking.
"Well, Bella, seems you did a good job," he chuckled to himself.
Jasper looked questionably at me. "What happened, Carlisle?"
"Oh, nothing big, except Bella misfired her weapon and knocked me out." He was laughing now.
Emmett shook his head, smiling. "Bella? What are we going to do with you?"
"Ugh, let's just go upstairs and finish this game." I growled.
"Okay! Relax, Belly! Onward!" Emmett ran to the dungeon followed by Jasper and Carlisle.
By now, everyone was awake, even Esme, who was sitting quietly in her chair, smiling.
"We win!" Emmett shouted loudly, eliciting a growl from the other team.
"Fine, but we'll win next time!" Rosalie snarled at her husband.
"Jeez! I love you, too, babe!"
"Alright, that's enough." Esme chastised.
"Sorry, Mom…"
"Now that the game is over, we can go home. Carlisle, sweetheart, will you untie the kids?" Esme stood up.
"Of course." Carlisle smiled at Esme, then grabbed the shears and cut the other team loose. After that, he walked over to Esme and wrapped his arms around her waist. "How are you?" He asked her, kissing her neck.
"I'm fine," She giggled and kissed him gently on the lips.
"That reminds me," Edward jumped up and ran over to me. He grabbed my face and kissed me hard. Almost acting as if he hasn't for years. We broke away after a while to find that everyone had left.
"We sure can clear a room…" I murmured.
He smiled my smile. "I love you…"
"I love you, too," I whispered, staring into his golden eyes. Then it dawned on me. "Happy birthday, Edward!" It was the whole reason this started!
"Thank you, love," He kissed me again.
When we broke again I asked, " Edward? How old are you?"
If he could blush, I'm sure he would be bright red.
"Umm… 110…" He murmured, ducking his head down. (A/N I'm going from this year. It probably isn't his correct age, but oh well. :D)
I smirked. "Wow. I guess I'm going to have to get started soon if I want to get it down by today…"
He looked up at me with a confused expression. "Get started on what, love?"
"Giving you 111 kisses. It IS your birthday after all. Instead of spankings, I'm going to give you kisses." I smiled proudly to myself. Not that I wouldn't mind giving him spankings… but I don't think my poor hand could take THAT many…
I chuckled to myself, and Edward raised an eyebrow. "Penny for your thoughts?"
"Oh, I'm just waiting for you to kiss me."
"Well, I'm sorry to keep you waiting."
"Not a problem." I laughed.
He smiled and leaned in for another kiss. This certainly was a fun day. I couldn't wait until next year…
Well, there you have it! Chapter 8! All done! Edward finally got his kiss! :D
So, again, if you guys have any ideas on how I can continue the story, please, feel free to tell me!
I love you guys and have a blessed night!