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Otherwise you all will die, and Caius is not knows for giving an easy death.

Chapter 9: Emergency

Jacob

After saying goodbye to Nessie I ran out from the Cullen house and shrugged out of my T shirt and shorts as I reached the woods. In one quick motion I tied them to the cord on my ankle and phased in mid stride. Immediately voices filled my head.

Jake buddy you heard that? We are moving next week! I am so excited.

That was Seth.

I sighed mentally.

There is no need to be so excited Seth. Keep your mouth shut before I change my mind about taking you and your mad sister with me.

Leah snorted in the background but didn't say anything. Embry and Quil were in La Push, probably with their imprints. Embry had imprinted on a local girl named Lillian in the Makah reservation. Looks like our elders got one thing wrong. Imprinting surely was not rare. It was becoming as common as eating or sleeping.

Seth spoke up again despite my warning.

Buddy, are you not happy? I though you would be…having to stay with Nessie and all…

I growled at him. Of course I am happy! It's just I'll have to leave dad here all alone….

What are we then? Chopped liver?That was Embry. He had come to run patrol with me after all.

I snorted a laugh.

No, I don't mean that he won't be protected…..just that he is old and he needs help….I am feeling bad leaving him to fend for himself.

Jake, we will take care of him. And believe me Paul spends more time at you home than at his own dump. He will keep an eye on Billy.He said.

I laughed, amused. You really think so Embry?I couldn't help but think of the incident when I accidentally entered the house and had found Paul and Rachel very close. Much too close for a brother's eye. Embry, Seth and Leah winced.

There is no need for that.Leah said.

Embry laughed. That explains Paul's broken shoulder. It was so bad; they almost called doctor Fangs to treat it.

Finally we reached La push. I phased to human form and put on my clothes. I ran to my old, faded red house and stopped outside. I listened carefully for any sound inside. I didn't want the Paul- Rachel incident again. No one was inside except Billy who was roaming around on his creaky wheelchair.

I pushed open the door and called out "Dad?"

He wheeled out from the kitchen, "Yeah, Jake?"

I mustered up the courage to speak "Dad. I am leaving in two weeks. "

His face went blank with surprise. Then he said in a grave voice "With the Cullen's, you mean?"

I shook my head and told him about Carlisle's plan. The listened carefully. Then he sighed "Well I won't stop you son because I know what power an imprint holds on you. But be careful. And…visit me….whenever you feel like."

His face looked very sad and ancient all of a sudden.

I turned around so that he couldn't see the tears in my eyes "Yeah dad. I'll be careful…"

Billy asked me "So… Where are you going?"

I answered carefully "New Orleans"

"Hmm" he said. "That's not very far away, right?"

I just nodded.

Edward

Nessie sat beside me as I played her lullaby on the piano. Bella was still with Alice and there was an occasional groan or sound of protest from upstairs. I chuckled lightly as I played.

Nessie turned to me with her big eyes "What's so funny, daddy?"

I looked at her fondly. Her deep brown eyes were the exactly like Bella's had been when she was a human. As I looked into her face, I could almost see myself peeking back at me. Once, Esme had even stated "Now I am beginning to get a fair idea of what you looked like when you were a child, Edward."

I smiled at her "Your momma and Aunt Alice are just being funny."

She gave me a bright smile "Oh! In what way, daddy?"

In her mind I saw images of Alice and Bella cracking jokes. I chuckled again.

"No Nessie not in that way…they are just bickering over dresses and stuff."

Nessie understood immediately " Ahh. Momma doesn't like dressing up in fancy clothes. But I like it when Aunt Alice dresses me up."

I smiled at her and continued to play. Eventually Nessie drifted off to sleep with her head in my lap and I picked her up. Just then Bella came down looking grumpier than ever and I motioned to her to come with me to the cottage. But just then Alice came down "You are not getting your wife so easily, Edward. We have some business to do." her eyes twinkled.

Bella looked at me with a resigned expression "You go, Edward. I'll try to come back alive later on."

I chuckled as I headed towards the cottage at a gentle pace. I was halfway through when suddenly I crossed a vampire trail. I came to a standstill and sniffed around. Then I heard some ones thoughts,

Oh so there he is, the Cullen.

It was Alistair. I hissed at him and backed away as he emerged from between two trees. I tried reading his mind as to know why he was here.

This is not going to be totally pleasant…but I have to do it…I treasure my life much more than a hybrid and a weird vegetarian. The Volturi…..

So that was it. He had joined the Volturi and he had come here on their behalf. I shifted Nessie on my back, who was awake by now and was watching Alistair with a fearful expression.

I hissed at him "What do you want, Alistair?"

Geez, always prone to overreaction. "Well hello to you too, Edward"

"Come to the point, will you?" I snarled at him.

Now I saw him clearly. He was wearing an ash grey cloak and had ruby red eyes. He had hunted recently.

He rolled his eyes "Well, as you wish. You must have already read it in my mind. I am here on the Volturi's behalf-"

I cut him off "So you joined them?"

He waved a hand in an offhand manner "Oh yes. I had no choice but to join them, you know."

His mind went over the events when Jane and Alec had cornered him and threatened him to join, or die.

I narrowed my eyes at him "But you don't regret joining them, do you?"

He laughed "Of course not boy, why would I? Joining the Volturi gives you a sense of immense power and status. And that is why I am here. Aro wants you, Alice and Bella to join him and anyone else interested in your family is welcome too."

Otherwise you all will die, and Caius is not knows for giving an easy death.He added mentally to himself.

I continued backing down. "This is the last time I am telling you- we are NOT interested. Please leave us in peace. "

He stared at me with a cool expression. It's a real pity that Carlisle and his family would have to die...oh well.

Finally he spoke aloud "Well, it's your choice. But do not under estimate the Volturi. Ever" His blood red eyes glinted as he spoke.

I grimaced as I spoke "I never have and never will. But how can you betray your friend, Alistair? Carlisle has helped you so much in the past."

He smirked "That's the way life is. Well goodbye…for now" Then disappeared into the trees.

I took Renesmee into my arms and ran back home. Esme and Carlisle were watching late night news. They looked up at me and instantly knew something was wrong from my expression.

Esme and Carlisle got up and came to me. "What's wrong, Edward? You look so…" Esme trailed off.

By now everyone was here and Bella flitted to my side "What happened, Edward?"

I was shaking with anger "I met Alistair halfway down the cottage. He has joined the Volturi."

Everyone gasped and Carlisle's face went blank with shock. "Alistair…? Volturi…?"

I nodded "We have to leave. Now."

Rosalie interrupted me "But at least tell us what happened! We can't just pack our bags and-"

I growled "Don't you get it? We don't have time, Rosalie! For all we know he could be back here with an army to slaughter us all!"

Rosalie mentally sweared at me but I ignored her. Emmett rubbed her back soothingly.

He is right. We should move. Jasper thought.

I nodded at him gratefully. "Get everyone to pack. Take all the important documents and everyone get into the cars after you have packed."

Everyone's thoughts around me were panicked except Emmett, who was enjoying the little adventure.

Bella took Renesmee from my arms and we both flitted upstairs into my room. She put Nessie on the bed who was still scared. She opened the cupboard and threw bundles of cash into a small black bag and took out all our documents including our driving license and birth certificates.

Meanwhile I took out some clothes and put them into another, larger bag. Most of our clothes and belongings were in the cottage but we couldn't risk going there. Bella turned to me "Edward, now tell me what happened."

I told her everything about how Alistair cornered me and threatened me. Her jaw went slack with shock and she picked up Renesmee and held her to her chest.

She flitted to my side and buried her head into my shoulder with Renesmee held between us. "Edward, what if something had happened to you and Renesmee? Will this Volturi ever leave us alone?"

I rubbed her back soothingly but didn't answer. The answer was too depressing.

Renesmee's thoughts were scared and she was picturing Alistair forcing himself into the house and hurting us all. I stroked her cheek "That won't happen, Nessie. I won't let it happen I promise." I kissed her cheek and got back to packing.

Suddenly Bella gasped "Jacob! Charlie! My mom! Edward we have to tell them all that we are leaving. And Alistair is here...our scent will lead him to Charlie's. Edward!"

I shook my head "We don't have time Bella…and the whole La Push pack is here. They will protect them."

Bella sat down on the bed "Ok...I'll just call Jacob and when we leave in your car….please just stop for two minutes at Charlie's…please Edward."

I looked at her face. She looked pained and frightened. I gave in "All right. Just two minutes."

She got up and kissed me fiercely "Thank you, Edward. I love you"

I smiled "As I love you."

After we packed we ran down the stairs. Everyone was there waiting for us. I opened the drawer and took out everyone's car keys. I handed them out. "All right, everyone knows the way. Head straight for New Orleans. I and Bella will be following shortly."

Esme looked panicked "Where are you going, Edward?"

I placed a hand on her shoulder. Son I don't want to lose you….

"Esme, relax. We are just dropping by at Chief Swan's home. Bella wants to say her goodbyes to him. It will just take two minutes."

She nodded "Hurry back Edward, Bella"

She kissed Renesmee on the forehead and then they all headed out into the night.

Bella took out her cell phone and called Jacob. I went out and got into my Volvo. Renesmee sat beside me on the passenger seat. "Daddy, are we in danger?" she asked fearfully.

I kissed her forehead "No sweetheart. Everything is going to be fine. Just go to sleep. We are going to a new, safer place. You will like it."

Just then Bella came out looking distressed and opened the passenger seat. She sat down and took Renesmee in her lap who put her arms around Bella's neck and nestled her head on her shoulder.

"Jacob is very distressed and he was insisting on coming with us for Renesmee's safety but I stalled him. And I requested him and his pack to patrol near Charlie's place. Since we are leaving they won't have problem with the treaty... "

I nodded at her just as Renesmee asked "Momma is my Jacob in danger?"

He was already her Jacob. At another time, I would have grimaced.

Bella answered "No Renesmee, everyone is fine. Hush now."

I started the car and zoomed out towards Charlie's house. It was past midnight now. I parked in front of his driveway and Bella got out with Renesmee. I got out and came with her for her safety. She knocked. I tried listening inside for Charlie's and Renee's thoughts. They were sleeping. Bella knocked again and this time Charlie's footsteps came down the stairs heavily. He grumbled mentallyWho the hell…..midnight…mad people…precautions.

As soon as he opened the door Bella burst inside. Charlie was surprised "Bells?"

Bella spoke so fast that Charlie had a hard time catching up "Dad, we have an emergency we have to leave now. I just came to say goodbye to you."

Charlie looked bewildered "Slow down Bella! You are leaving? What happened?"

"I can't tell you, dad. We have to go. Where is mom?"

"Right here honey. What happened?" it was Renee.

She ran to Renee in slow human pace and hugged her "I gotta go mom. Some emergency. I will call you both. "

Renee looked as bewildered as Charlie "But..."

Bella handed Renesmee to Charlie. She had tears in her eyes. "Goodbye, grandpa Charlie."

Even Charlie's eyes became moist. "Bye honey….I will miss you." Bella hugged them both and we turned around to walk back. Bella called over her shoulder "I will call you both! Bye!"

My goodness I hope Bella is not in danger…..even Edward looked distressed…poor kid.Renee thought just as I got into the car and zoomed away.

If she only knew. I thought.

Urghh Alistair! What do you think why did he join the Volturi? How were Jane and Alec able to track him down? I look forward to receive your reviews :)