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Chp.8

If I was right, we didn't have much time left.

Edward and Jasper immediately snapped their heads to look at me. Jasper must have felt how conniving I felt and told Edward. I didn't want to share my theory just yet. It was just a theory, after all. I started to fidget under their intense stares. I finally snapped.

"What?" I said loudly and nervously.

"What's your theory?" Edward asked, looking straight into my eyes. I could feel myself getting dazzled and shook my head. I ignored him and turned away to stare out the window.

"Bella?" I heard a small voice behind me.

"Yes, Alice?" I responded without even turning to glance at her.

"Please look at me," she pleaded.

I turned towards her slowly and instantaneously felt guilty for keeping my theory to myself. I kept reminding myself that this was her mission: to get me to spill out of guilt. Even still, I couldn't bear to see her heart-breaking expression any longer.

"What do you want, Alice?" I said, a bit harshly.

She decided to turn the Hurt Factor up a notch and I groaned.

"You're like Alyssa when she shops during Black Friday; deadly and determined."

She smiled and said sweetly, "Bella, what's your theory?"

I vacillated on telling them. If I was right, we were all in terrible danger. Still, it wasn't a fact and I really shouldn't worry them without knowing beyond a doubt that my theory was true. I sighed and picked up my cell phone.

I dialed Sean's number and he picked up after about twenty rings.

"What?" he snapped. I could hear laughter on the other side. So he was with my sister in a very private setting. My interruption was definitely going to make him grumpy.

"Sean, I need you to do me a favor; you need-" but I didn't even get to finish before I was interrupted.

"Oh no, hell's no, Bella, are you crazy?" he groaned.

"Do you honestly want an answer to that question?" I retorted.

"Dammit," he swore. I could hear him swearing and my sister's giggles.

"Sean, I don't have time to explain but I need you to get here now," I demanded.

His swearing became louder and more frequent.

"Bella, I need to get dressed first so I'll be there in half an hour, maybe an hour," Sean choked out.

"Sean, you will get dressed quickly and you will be here in 15 minutes," I commanded.

"15 min-" Sean started to protest.

"15 minutes, Sean, or so help me Goddess I will go down there, get you, and leave you in a state in which you'll never be able to have children," I threatened.

"I'll be there in 15," he grumbled before hanging up.

I looked up and noticed the grin on Edward's and Emmett's face.

"My brother is with my sister," I explained as I noticed Carlisle's look of momentary confusion.

"Doing what?" Emmett said, cheekily.

"Something you won't be doing for the next two weeks," I retorted.

Emmett only scowled.

I started to dial again before someone asked about the theory again.

"Hello?" the groggy question came.

"Hey, Jake," I answered cheerfully. Out of my peripheral vision I saw Edward's grin slide quickly off his face. He looked murderous. Well I wasn't going to stop being friends with Jake because of some stupid prejudice. I ignored his reaction and turned to the phone once more.

"Hey, Bells," Jake asked.

"I'm sorry, did I wake you?" I said, concerned. I heard a snort of laughter from behind me but chose to ignore it. Unfortunately, Jake heard it.

"Who is that?" his tone detached.

"Nothing, it's no one at all," I said, nervously.

"No one," he repeated robotically.

"No one," I echoed.

"Listen, I called because I wanted to know if there's been anything unusual going on in Forks," I continued.

"More unusual than a bunch of werewolves and vampires?" he asked, amused.

I laughed. "Yes, more unusual than werewolves and vampires."

"Not so far; why, is something wrong?" he interrogated, his tone businesslike.

"That's the thing, I'm not sure," I muttered.

"Just keep your eyes and ears open," I added.

I could hear his frustrated sigh at being kept in the dark. "Alright, Bella, I'll call you if I notice anything."

"Bye," I said as he hung up.

"So why can't your friend know you're hear?" Edward asked, seemingly amused. I felt as if there was an undercurrent in his tone and without thinking looked into his eyes. This time, his dazzling produced effects.

"He wouldn't take it very well if he found out I was with you..." Edward started to grin again.

"I mean with you, all of you, not just you," I babbled, flustered. His grin grew more pronounced and I started to get upset.

There was a short silence broken by Jasper.

"You were going to reveal your theory," Jasper commanded.

"Let me find out if my theory is legit and then I'll tell you," I replied.

"But why won't-" Alice started.

"Because even vampires would be afraid of the... thing I believe is behind all of this and I don't wish to cause any of you unnecessary worries," I'd cut her off.

Everyone seemed to respect my decision and they all remained quiet.

It was very silent when Sean finally flamed into the room (in his demonic form). Edward crouched down in front of me and started growling. Sean recognized Edward and tensed ready to pounce.

"Edward, that's my brother, he won't hurt any of us," I said quickly. Why was Edward acting like this anyway? He'd been acting very strangely.

I placed myself in front of Edward and faced my brother. I crossed my arms over my chest and glared at him.

"Sean, change back into your human form," I demanded.

I could see hesitation break out onto his features and knew that two emotions were warring within him. His overprotectiveness for me and his desire to see me happy. One side wanted to tear Edward limb from limb, but the other knew that if I were to remain even semi-content Edward needed to be alive. My sister, Alyssa, put one hand on his shoulder and whispered something into his ear. He immediately changed back into his human form and I grinned.

"You are sooo whipped," I giggled.

He only rolled his eyes at me.

"I'm glad you brought Alyssa with you, so she can keep you in check," I teased.

"So what was so important that it couldn't wait?" Sean grumbled.

"I need you and Alyssa to babysit the Cullens while I'm gone," I breathed.

"Why are you leaving?" Sean questioned slowly, all the while glaring at Edward.

"Alice hasn't been able to 'see' anything and I have an... idea, if you will, about why that is," I answered.

"Care to share?" Sean asked.

"Not exactly," I mumbled.

"It's bad, isn't it," he sighed.

"Sean, this is me you're talking about," I replied.

"In that case, whatever you're about to do is guaranteed to be extremely dangerous," Sean quipped.

I was just about to leave when Alyssa stopped me.

"Bella, where exactly are you going?" Alyssa asked fearfully.

I turned to face her and my response shocked everyone.

I grinned and replied,

"I'm going straight to Hell,

I'm going... to the Underworld."

AN: Hey, I'm so sorry that I haven't posted lately which is why I'm posting two chapters in two days. I just want to say Happy Belated Thanksgiving and I hope everyone had a good one. The good reviewers were definitely something I was thankful for. I just want to say thank you so much to everyone who reviewed and I really hope you continue to enjoy this story. Please remember to read & review!!! BTW: Reviews make me happy and keep me inspired!

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