Ch 8

I just hung up with the guys, namely Sam, but Uncle Tony doesn't need to know that. I told him of the situation and asked him to look after Charlie until I get there. At first Sam protested the idea that I come anywhere near Forks, but I wore him down. So now I am on a flight back to the wettest place on Earth with the Avengers tagging along. I tried to get them to stay behind but when they learned that vampires were involved, they were packed and ready to go in five minutes. I was jarred from thoughts when Uncle Tony placed his hand on my shoulder and informed me that we have landed. When I walked out, I was pounced on by Jake.

"Jake…can't…breathe." I gasped.

"Right sorry." Jake said and let go.

I was soon passed around the pack to be given hugs. After introductions were made, we drove to my house and dropped of all of our bags. I informed Sam that I needed to talk to the council as soon as possible. I guess Steve heard me because he asked what and who the council was. I let Sam explain that and walked into the police station. At the front desk was Officer Johnson.

"Hey Johnson. How are the kids?" I asked.

"They're good Bells. How are you? You've been with your uncle for two days, and now you're here." He responded.

"Yeah. Something happened. Is my dad in?"

"He is in his office."

"Thanks Johnson."

"See you around Bells."

I stopped right outside his door. How was he going to react? What am I going to say? Do I tell him the whole story? I took a deep breath and decided just tell him that Renee and Phil are dead. I won't drag him into my vampire mess. I knocked on the door and went in when I heard say 'Come in.'

"Hey Bells. I wasn't expecting you for a while." Charlie greeted.

"I know, but something happened. I couldn't tell you over the phone." I replied.

"Bella, what happened?" he inquired.

"Renee and Phil were murdered yesterday." I said quietly.

"Oh God." Charlie breathed.

"I'm so sorry. It's all my fault."

"No. That's not your fault. Renee and Phil being killed will never be your fault."

"If I had just stayed away, then they would still be alive."

"Stayed away from what?"

"The Cullens."

"How do they have anything to do with that?"

"Everything." I guess I am telling him about vampires.

"Explain."

I then told him about what they were, and the entire story about the Phoenix incident. When I finished, Charlie was crying. He came over and hugged me tightly, apologizing that I had to go through so much pain. I told him I would go through that pain a million times over if it would help my family. We just held each other for a while and cried. When Charlie pulled back, he asked how he could help. I smiled and told him part of my plan, I left out the part about the wolves because that is not my secret to tell.

AN: If any of you are curious, I am fine. I have had no problems with getting my wisdom teeth removed. As always, thank you for reading and reviewing. ~Ariel