I know all of this isn't exactly from the book. I tried really hard to get it as close as I could. The teams kinda confused me so oh well if I got them wrong.
Finally it was time to get ready for our Baseball game. Emmett and I had a race to see who could get ready quicker. I had won because he didn't know where Rosalie had moved his uniform to.
I was waiting in the living room for the rest of the family. Edward was going to Bella's house before meeting up with us at the clearing.
I pulled my gray baseball cap on my head. Normally I hated wearing hats, but it went along with playing Baseball. My hat was the same color as my uniform. A soft gray blue. We all had our own style uniform. Jasper's was possibly the most simple. a plain pair of navy blue pants, a light blue long sleeved shirt with navy sleeves and a navy blue hat to match. Then again Emmett's was just as boring. A red and white striped hat, and a matching navy blue and red sweat suit. Rosalie's uniform was a lot nicer. A blue vest over a long sleeve white shirt with white pants decorated with blue stripes. Alice also had a vest. Hers was white and black. Under it she wore a black long sleeve shirt complete with black pants.
Edward and I had a more traditional look. His shirt was white with thin navy blue stripes, a long sleeved gray undershirt and navy blue pants. My red undershirt peaked out from under my gray and red striped shirt that perfectly matched my pants. It was odd that I was the only one not wearing some form of blue. I had never noticed before.
"Come on lets go!" I called realizing the time. A moment later my family was assembled in the living room. "Finally. I thought you guys were going to take all night." I grumbled.
Carlisle chuckled to himself at my inpatients and secured his scarf around his neck. His uniform and Edwards almost matched. The only difference was that Carlisle always wore his silly scarf. Anything to hide his scar from where he was bitten.
Esme pulled on her favorite white jacket out of habit. "Do you have the bats ready?" She asked.
"Yes." I sighed. "If you guys aren't ready I'll meet you there."
"Okay, okay. We're going." Rosalie said annoyed.
We ran to the clearing and started to set up for the game. Carlisle placed the bases while Alice and I threw the baseball back and forth. Esme took a seat on a rock a bit away and Rosalie and Emmett joined her. Jasper flitted over to where Alice and I were playing catch.
"Mind if I cut in?" He asked me.
"Sure thing sir." I teased flinging the ball at him, before jogging at a human pace over to where Carlisle was measuring the distance between the bases. "Want some help?"
"As a matter of fact, I would." Carlisle smiled handing me one of the bases. "Would you mind putting this over there?"
I dashed about 50 yards away. "Here?" I asked. I dropped it when he nodded.
I turned when I heard a burst of, what I was guessing was laughter. I easily spotted Edward and Bella, who were walking towards the Field.
Esme, Rosalie and Emmett rose from the rocks they were sitting on. Rosalie turned and headed out into the field while Esme headed towards Edward and Bella. Emmett hesitated before following Esme.
"Was that you that we heard Edward?" Esme asked.
"It sounded like a bear choking." Emmett clarified.
"That was him." Bella said smiling at Esme.
"Bella was being unintentionally funny." Edward explained.
"Must have been something to make you howl like that." I teased.
Alice danced over to them stopping a foot in front of Bella and Edward. "It's time," she announced. A moment after she spoke a deep rumble shook through the forest.
"Eerie, isn't it?" Emmett asked winking at Bella.
"Let's go." Alice said taking Emmett's hand and darting back towards the Field.
"Are you ready for some ball?" Edward asked Bella.
"Go team!" She answered.
"Could we start before I'm old and gray?" I asked taking my place in the field.
Edward snickered and mussed Bella's hair before running to the field.
"Finally." I sighed.
Emmett stood several feet in front of me swinging the aluminum bat.
"Alright," Esme called in her clear melodic voice. "Batter up."
I nodded to Alice who launched the ball straight to me. I tossed the ball back to her smirking. I would love to have Emmett strike out again. He has only ever stuck out once.
Alice again launched the ball straight ahead. Emmett swung crashing the bat into the ball. The ball shot into the forest and Edward was already after it. Emmett raced around the bases Carlisle was right behind him.
Edward emerged from the forest grinning like mad. He had obviously caught the ball.
"Out." Esme called.
Jasper was up next. He tapped the ball and flew towards first base. Carlisle snatched the ball up and raced after him. When they collided at first base, Bella took a step forward looking worried.
"Safe." Esme called.
Rosalie was up next and hit the ball to the far left of the field. Edward once again went after it but didn't catch it in time, and she was called safe. Jasper scored one run followed by Rosalie. Emmett was called out on his second time up to bat.
He was up to bat first. He hit the ball low and made it to second base before Emmett got the ball back into play. Carlisle sent the ball sailing out into the forest. Edward had made it to home plate by the time Rosalie had the ball.
I was up next. I glanced to Carlisle who was at third base and smirked. Alice pitched the ball and I hesitated getting strike one. The second time I swung to late and got strike two. The third time I pounded the ball sending it soaring even further then Carlisle had. I gave Bella and Esme a thumbs up before flitting around the bases. Emmett was right behind me. Rosalie was just getting out the the woods. I was only to third plate. I shimmered away and left Emmett's side.
Emmett stopped in his tracks. "What the hell?!"
I reappeared once I was safely on home plate. "Looking for someone?"
"Your out." Emmett growled.
"No. I got a home run."
Emmett and Rosalie ran towards me. "You cheated!!" Rose yelled.
"Did not!"
"Yes you did! Your out!!" Emmett growled.
"I saw him plain as day." Carlisle lied.
"Its not my fault if your vision is going." I teased.
"You cheated KC." Jasper said.
"You know the rules KC. Your out." Esme agreed. "Its not a fair game if you play invisible."
"Its not fair that I have to hold back. Edward and Alice don't get yelled at for using their 'gifts'." I grumbled.
"Its not the same and you know it." Rosalie hissed.
I stood next to Bella as I watched Edward take his turn at bat.
"Can't blame a guy for trying." I whispered.
"If it makes you feel better I think you did great." Bella giggled.
"Thanks. Carlisle's gonna get it later for lying. Esme doesn't like it when we aren't honest or when we cheat. I always get accused of cheating even when I'm playing fair."
"Does Edward ever cheat?"
"Good one Bella." I laughed before returning to the game.
The innings went by as quickly as the ever changing score. Jasper was up at bat with Edward catching. Carlisle was in the out field and I was between the bases. Suddenly Alice gasped. Edward was at Bella's side in less than a second.
"Alice?" Esme called.
"I didn't see - I couldn't tell," Alice whispered.
Everyone flitted to her side.
"What is it Alice?" Carlisle asked calmly.
"They were traveling much quicker than I thought. I can see I had it all wrong before..." She murmured.
"What changed?" Jasper asked taking a protective stance in front of her.
"They heard us playing and they changed their path." She answered.
We all glanced at Bella.
"How soon?" Carlisle asked.
"Less than five minutes. They are running - they want to play." Edward scowled.
"Can you make it?" Carlisle asked.
"Not carrying - " Edward started. "Besides, the last thing we need is for them to catch the scent and start hunting."
"How many?" Emmett asked.
"Three." She stated.
"Three!" He scoffed. "Let them come."
"Three against eight? They wouldn't stand a chance should they try to harm Bella." I agreed.
Carlisle deliberated silently, all eyes were on him. "Lets continue the game. Alice said they were simply curious."
We did as he told us. We stayed close together not leaving the field. Sure enough five minutes later the trio emerged from the forest. The first to come into view was a blond haired man dressed in a long sleeved brown jacket, and worn looking jeans. He fell back letting a second man lead. The second man was dark skinned with long black dread-locks. He had a tan shirt and orange jacket that were both fully unbuttoned. He and the third person in their party; a woman, both had newer looking jeans. The woman had fiery red hair. She wore a green t-shirt under some sort of fur cloak.
I joined my family as we formed ranks. Esme and I stood to the far left. Carlisle and Rosalie stood in the middle, almost hiding Bella from view. Emmett, Edward and Jasper stayed close to their mates as our guests walked towards us.