A/N: I'm sorry for making you wait again. Here is a nice long chapter to make up for it. Please leave me lot's of reviews. I didn't get that many last chapter. I'm so sorry if it sucked. I do have to shout out to WOLFIE! I still love you. Loudie i love you too. So i'm having problems with the sequel to my other story. Any ideas from those who've read it? HELP! Only two more chapters for this one. I love you guys and thanks for sticking with me.
Chapter 10: This Is It
QPOV
Today was the last day we all knew for certain that we would be together as a family. All of us, Cullen's included. Nobody knew what the outcome of tomorrow would be and nobody was saying what we all feared most. After my talk with grandfather, I realized that tomorrow doesn't matter. It's what we do today the matters. Which is why I was in no hurry to get out of my current position.
It's about nine in the morning an the sun was peaking through the curtains, making the angel in my arms shimmer as it passed over her face. I was surprised when she came crawling into my bed last night, but after she explained that my mom knew I couldn't be happier. My mom really was amazing. I don't know what I would do if my family wasn't so supportive. They loved Bella just as much as I did. As much as I didn't want to, I knew we had to be at Sam's by ten and needed to wake my angel.
I started to run my fingers through her hair, pushing it out of her face in the process. I reached down and placed feather light kisses one her cheeks causing her to squirm. I smiled to my self as I rubbed circles on her back when she pulled me closer to her. She really wasn't a morning person.
"Five more minutes." She was mumbling into my chest trying to hide from me.
"Sorry babe. If I had my way we would stay curled up in this bed for the rest of the day. I want to keep you in my arms as long as I can, but we have to be a Sam and Emily's soon. If we don't show up on time, they'll send the troops to get us. Paul won't be so nice waking you up." I placed a kiss on her forehead and started to get out of bed.
"Hey! Where you going?" She started to pat around the bed trying to pull me back down. I just laughed and walked away.
"I don't feel like getting yelled at for being late. Now, get your cute lazy ass out of bed and get dressed." She rolled over and started mumbling about stupid vampires having to cause problems and stupid big brothers who were going to get beat. I went over and smacked her on the butt.
"NOW young lady." In return she tried throwing a pillow at me.
"Jerk." She finally got up and started digging through her bag. I went into the bathroom to get ready for the day.
I didn't get dressed up. I would be in the woods half the afternoon anyways so I didn't really see any point. I did throw a change of clothes into a backpack with a few other things that I would need after the fight that I would leave with Bella. I know it's cheesy but I had also found a stuffed wolf that I wanted to give her tonight so she would have something with her tomorrow.
When I walked back into the bedroom, I noticed Bella was standing next to the window just staring out. She was wearing a pair of Denim shorts and the hoodie of mine she stole awhile back. Her hair was pulled into a high pony tail. She looked adorable but I could tell she was deep in thought. I walked up behind her and put my arms around her waist pulling her tighter to me. She just seemed to melt.
"What's on your mind babe?" She turned around and buried her face into my chest inhaling my scent. It always seemed to calm her down.
"Everything. Mostly you. Quil, I love you and won't lose you. Any of you." I would come out of this for her.
"I'm not going to lie and say that there's nothing to worry about. Cause I would just be lying. I can only tell you that we are going to be fighting with everything we have to make it back. Please don't be scared. Now let's go down and see my family and then head to the mad house." She reached up and kissed me deeply, which I returned with just as much love.
BPOV
Today was the day and I was terrified. Quil was the only one I would show my weakness to though. I wouldn't show it to the rest of the pack or the Cullen's. I kissed Quil and then put on a happy face grabbing his hand to head downstairs. He grabbed our bags on the way out. His parent's thought we were going camping with the gang. Only grandfather knew what we were actually doing.
When we got to the bottom of the stairs, grandfather was waiting with a sad smile on his face. He knew what we were risking and how dangerous it was. He gave Quil a little nod as he passed and then grabbed me into a hug. I just hung onto him like I would never see him again. I held back the tears that were threatening to fall. I didn't want Quil's mom and dad to see me upset.
"Oh little one. Everything will be just fine. You'll see. Quil is a strong young man and won't let anything bring harm to you. Your brothers and sister will come home to us all. You just worry about not killing yourself while you hike through the forest later." I hugged him tighter and pulled away.
"Thank you grandfather. For everything. I'll bring him home to you." He kissed me on the forehead and then walked with his arm around me to the rest of the family.
Everyone looked up when we walked in. I could tell they all knew something was wrong but were nice enough to not say anything. Quil gave me a smile and patted the seat next to him. Grandfather gave me one more squeeze and sent me to my love. I looked over at Quil's dad and could see the glimmer of mischief in his eyes. Oh crap.
"Hey Quil, you might want to hold onto that one. The old man might try and take her from you." And cue blush.
"Not on my watch." Quil pulled me close for a kiss.
"Hey hey, none of that gushy stuff in front of me or you won't be able to stay in the same bed again. No baby making action." OMG! I don't think it was possible to get any redder. Even Quil was red. He never got embarrassed. Thankfully, Quil's mom saved us.
"Enough you. Leave the kids alone. Now I want you two to be careful this weekend. I don't like you being in the woods. Too many animals." She gave us each a kiss on the cheek and handed us a couple water bottles. We said our goodbyes and headed over to Sam's.
"It's about time you guys got here. We were about to send the dogs after you." I just rolled my eyes at Paul and Jared who thought the joke was hilarious.
"Oh shut up you two. We're here now. Someone didn't want to get up this morning." Quil looked down at me with a smirk on his face. Two could play at that game.
"Well I probably would have slept better if someone didn't snore so loud." Quil looked gob smacked while the bozo brothers just laughed. I'll get them too.
"I don't know what you guys are laughing at, I've heard you sleep too. Then again so did all of La Push." Their laughter died only to be followed by Leah's laughter as she smacked them on the back of the heads.
"Idiots. Hey B, Cullen's just got here. Everyone is out back on the deck. Let's leave the kids be." We linked arms and headed outside, leaving the guys standing there with their mouths hanging open. As soon as we got outside, I was greeted with hellos and hugs.
"Bellsy!" Leave Emmett to be the loudest. He picked me up and spun me around in circles.
"Em....human...you're crushing my collar bone..." He laughed and put me down. I was pulled into a hug by Esme and Carlisle next. I went over and sat next to Sam.
"So big brother, what's the plan?" He pulled me into a hug and kissed my forehead.
"Well now that everyone is here, we're going to go over a few things and then head to the clearing to just hang out for the day." I nodded and then was pulled up into the air only to be plopped down on someone's lap. Quil.
"Let's get this party started." Whack! I looked over to see Embry rubbing the back of his head and Seth shaking his head.
"Right. Let's just run through this one more time. We're all going to head to the clearing when we're done here to enjoy the next few hours. Edward and Bella are going to lay the trail and then meet us back in the clearing. While they're gone, Seth and Quil will go set up the tent that Bella will be staying in.
Once Bella and Edward get back, I'll run her out to the tent. Quil you'll get her settled and then come back here. No arguments. I'll take the long way back to make sure Collin and Brady are set, then meet you all. Sound good?" He looked around at everyone and got nods. Quil just pulled me tighter to him and buried his head in my hair. I knew he was calming himself with my scent.
Everyone had a backpack with them, each filled with food and a set of clothes. They were going to hide them in the woods before the big fight. After we all got our bags situated, the boys and Leah went to phase handing their bags to a Cullen to carry for them. Quil came back out and bent down so I could climb onto his back. Jasper helped me climb and made sure I was secure before we all took off into the woods.
It only took about twenty minutes to get to the clearing. I just kept my face buried in Quil's fur while he ran. I didn't get as queasy running with him as I did Edward but I still felt wobbly for a minute. Jasper came back over and helped me down. He held on until I got steady while the guys went to phase. I thanked him with a kiss on the cheek and walked to meet Quil.
"Hey beautiful. Miss me?" I pulled his lips to mine and gave him a quick kiss.
"Nope not at all." I ran from him at that point and hid behind Jared. Quil stalked over to me when he snapped out of it.
"You think that was funny? You think your brother will save you?" I was trying to hide my laughter into Jared's back and was failing miserably.
"Hey don't get me into the middle of it. She's all yours Quil." He actually stepped out of the way and let Quil throw me over his shoulder and run off with me.
"I'll remember this Jared Woods!" He actually looked scared for a minute. Quil threw me onto a blanket that had been set out and started to tickle me.
"Say you're sorry Bell!" I couldn't stop laughing.
"If you don't stop, I'm going to pee myself!" I had tears falling down by now.
"No mamn. Not until you say it." It was now becoming hard to breath.
"Quil Ateara! Leave the poor girl alone!" Thank you Esme.
"Yes mamn." He stopped tickling me and kissed my nose.
"You lucked out this time." I jumped out from under him and ran to my mother. Quil looked like a scolded boy and it broke my heart. I ran back to him and gave him a big ole' kiss.
"Of course I missed you. I love you." He kissed me back and then went to wrestle with the guys.
"Hey Bella, could we talk?" I turned around to see Rose standing there. I nodded and followed her to a rock across the field, giving us the illusion of privacy.
"This talk is long overdue and I didn't want to go into tomorrow knowing that we never had it. I don't want to you continue thinking that I hated you before." I just looked at her shocked.
"Rose it's okay. We're friends now and that's all that matters to me." She cut me off before I could continue.
"First of all, we're not friends. We're family. You are and always have been my sister." I smiled at her and nodded for her to continue.
"When I first met you and saw how into Edward you were, I grew worried for you. If I'm being honest with myself, I was also a little jealous. You had most everything I wanted but couldn't have. I don't hate Carlisle for changing me because he saved me, I just never got a chance to enjoy being a human.
I didn't want to you throw everything away for someone who you weren't meant to be with. Yes you and Edward loved each other but it wasn't as deep of a love as you deserved to know. I thought if I was cold and callous towards you , you wouldn't want to be with him anymore. Then everything with James happened and I was mad that Edward was selfish enough to keep putting you in danger.
After the birthday party and when Edward told us we were leaving, I was happy that you would be able to have your chance at true happiness. I just hated that you would lose the family you came to love. He didn't go about it the right way but look at what you have now. My only regret is not being straight with you from the beginning. I hope you can forgive me." I sat there for a minute just soaking it all in.
"Rose, I won't lie and say that it didn't hurt when you would act so bitter but I can understand why you did it. There's nothing to forgive because I probably would have done the same thing. I wouldn't change anything though. As much as it hurt when you all left, I gained so much." By now both families had joined us. I looked around at everyone still holding onto Rose's hand.
"I gained a family. Brothers and a sister. Yeah they can be obnoxious and a bit overprotective at times, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. They make me feel free and special. They filled the void left behind when you all left and helped heal me. Then I got all of you back and even a new sister. I also found the one that was truly meant to be mine. He makes me feel so loved and adored, I didn't think it was possible." I moved to sit in Quil's lap.
"This is where I belong. Where we all belong. Together and happy. It doesn't matter what happens tomorrow. I didn't realize it until just now. Everyone will make it out. We have to. We need each other to survive each day. Vampires. Werewolves. Humans. It doesn't matter what's outside. It's right here that matters." I put my hand over my heart and looked around the group in front of me.
It didn't matter what we were. We all had the same purpose. To protect people. To just love and live each day we are blessed to have together. I won't say I'm not still scared, but through their love I have the strength to be strong. We would all get through this. We had to. My future kids need ALL their aunts and uncles to grow up with. Even their grandparents. Next thing I knew I was in a pile of arms trying to hug me.
"Okay. Human down here. Still need to breath." Everyone started to laugh and settled back down.
"She's right. I'm honored to call you all family. I wasn't a fan of the idea of working together at first. Trust me. It's been ingrained in me for years that you are the enemy. No exception. Well I can't wait to tell my kids of my vampire family. I'm glad you will all be there to see our next generations of wolves grow and teach them what we can't." I flew at Sam and hugged him tight. He just laughed as I settled into my brothers lap.
"You don't know what that means to us. When we came back we didn't expect Bella to forgive us, let alone find a family in our enemy. I have lived hundreds of years and have never been as blessed as I am now." I looked at my surrogate dad and just smiled. If Esme could cry I knew she would be. Collin and Brady each had an arm wrapped around her hugging her tight.
That connection still amazes me. They were twins and didn't know their mom. When they phased, they just felt a pull towards Esme and have been attached to her ever since. Esme was of course over the moon that they looked to her like a mom. She loved filling the void in their hearts. They even started calling her mom. I remember the first time they did I thought she would crush them with the force she hugged them.
"Alright guys, it's about that time." We all looked up at Alice who had a sad smile on her face. I got up and hugged my vampire family first, then moved to my wolves. They all looked like they had just had their favorite toy taken away.
"It'll be fine guys. Please just promise to focus on getting the job done, then we'll party at the beach when this is all over." I hugged Sam, Collin, and Brady first. Paul and Jared were next.
"You two stay out of trouble. Don't mess around and get too cocky. I'll beat your furry asses if I hear other wise." They said yes mamn's and I was pulled into Embry's arms.
"Be safe little sis. Don't worry about the retards I'll keep them in line." I just rolled my eyes.
"Who's gonna keep you in line?" He laughed and passed me to Jake.
"Don't even say it Bells. I love you!" I kissed his cheek and sent him on his way.
"I'll keep them all straight B. You keep Seth safe for me." I hugged Leah tight and sent her on her way too.
"I'll meet you at the tent. Then I have a surprise for you." I nodded and just kissed Quil's cheek.
"Alright Eddie...let's get this done." I couldn't help but laugh at the look on his face. He just rolled his eyes and we headed into the trees.
We had been walking for about thirty minutes in silence. It was nice. We made our turn around to head back and that's when I tripped. Almost made it unscathed. Edward was there to catch me though. Once I was steady I just linked my arm through his and kept walking. We were almost back to the clearing when Edward broke the silence.
"I'll make sure he comes home to you Bella. I owe you that much." I stopped and just looked at him.
"You owe me nothing. You need to come home too. Shannon will need you." He pulled me into a hug and released me back to our previous positions.
"Either way, he'll come home to you. I promise." I just let it go and enjoyed the last few steps in silence. When we broke through the trees, Sam was waiting for me. The guys were running one last patrol making sure to stay clear of the trail we just laid. I gave Edward a kiss on the cheek and let him go stand with his family.
"Ready for this sis? I won't let you fall." I just nodded and waited for him to phase and climbed onto his back.
I tugged on his ear to let him know I was ready. He let out a huff when I did this which just caused me to laugh. Little did I know he would get even and just took off at break neck speed. It only took us about fifteen minutes at the speed he was going. When we slowed down to a stop I saw Quil and Seth waiting for us at the tent. I hopped off Sam and popped his nose.
"Not nice Sam Uley!" He ran off and phased quickly coming back through the trees.
"Hey you're the one who tugged on my ear. I was just getting even." I crossed my arms over my chest and just stared at him.
"Still not nice!" I pouted knowing it would cause him to give in. Success.
"Awe, Bells don't pout. I'm sorry I ran so fast. Please forgive me?" He gave me the look and I just hugged him.
"Of course Sammy. Now get going." He nodded and headed off. I was pulled into a set of warm arms and just relaxed into his hold.
"Let's go lay down until I have to leave." I could tell that the last thing he wanted to do was leave me tonight but he needed to get some rest or he wouldn't be ready for tomorrow. If he stayed with me, he wouldn't sleep.
We got over to the tent and when I went inside I saw that he had it all set up with an air mattress and pillows and blankets for me. How they got all this stuff out here was beyond me but I didn't care. It was the thought that counted. I snuggled up into his side and just closed my eyes. I was surprisingly calm.
"Hey babe, I have something for you." I sat up so he could reach his backpack easier. He pulled out a stuffed wolf in the same crème color as him. I hugged it to me and then kissed him.
I kissed him with everything I had. All the love I felt for him was poured into that kiss and I could tell he was putting the same emotion into it. He pulled me as close to him as he could manage and I didn't argue. I needed to feel him, make sure he was there. By the time we both needed to come up for air, I had tears in my eyes. I looked up at him to see that he too had tears falling. We laid there for a few more minutes until he had to leave.
I followed him out of the tent to the edge of the trees. I pulled him close to me one more time before I let him go fight for me. I didn't cry this time. I wouldn't show him how scared I was. He pulled back and kissed me one more time before letting me go stand with Seth. He looked at Seth and nodded.
"You keep my girl safe. You hear me?" Seth nodded his big wolfy head and stood right beside me.
"I love you."
"I love you more! Bag me a few newborns." He chuckled and ran to give me one more kiss. I swatted him and watched as he walked to the trees.
"Come on Seth. Let's go chill." He shook his head at me and licked my face.
"Ewe! That's gross little brother." He just laughed, I think, and plopped down on the dirt. This was going to be a long night.
QPOV
I couldn't help but laugh when I saw Seth lick Bella. I knew he would protect her no matter what. I made my way back to the clearing, making sure to zigzag my trail. I didn't want to give the red headed bitch a reason to find my Bella. I wouldn't survive it. I finally made it back to the clearing about the same time Sam did. I phased back and met my brothers in the center.
"How's she doing?" I looked at Jake and just smiled.
"She says fine but you know Bella. I know she's scared but wont let any of us see it. She doesn't want to give us another reason to worry." I just shrugged my shoulders and laid back on the grass.
"It'll be fine Quil. You just wait and see. We'll all be home tomorrow and playing on the beach again." I think we all went into shock and looked at Paul.
"What? I can be serious. Sometimes." I just shook my head at him. It was so rare it shocked us.
"Alright guys. The Cullen's said they would keep watch tonight so we can get some sleep. It's supposed to go down early so try and rest." We all nodded our heads and went to try and get comfortable. Most just opting to phase and sleep. It was more comfortable that way.
The last thing I saw before falling asleep was my angel peacefully sleeping away. I thanked Seth and fell into a restless sleep. Tomorrow would be hard.
I woke up the next morning when someone threw something at my head. I jumped up to see who the culprit was and saw Embry laughing behind Jake. I just growled at them and went to phase. Before I phased back, Seth showed me a picture of a still sleeping Bella. I was glad she could get some sleep. I phased and put my shorts on and then stormed over to Embry.
"What the hell man?" He just laughed and shook his head.
"You were the last one to wake up and I got bored. Sam said wake you up so I did." I let out another growl and picked up the protein bar he had thrown at me.
"That's not exactly what I had in mind." Sam shook his head and went back to his conversation with Carlisle. I had just finished my breakfast bar when Alice gasped and stood up.
"It's time."
"Alright. Everyone knows what to do. Stay focused and keep you guard up. Don't worry about what everyone else is doing. Just focus on getting the job done. We've all trained well for this so let's get it over with once and for all." We nodded at Jasper and phased not caring who saw our goods.
Everyone stay alert and remember what we're doing this for. (Sam)
Let's just get this over with quickly. (Me)
Just keep you mind on the kill Quil, don't get distracted. I really don't feel like getting my furry ass kicked by little Bella. (Paul)
I would love to see that. (Jared)
Focus everyone. She'll kick all our asses if any of us even come back with a paper cut. (Sam)
We were all lined up waiting for them when the first set broke through the trees. It looked like they were at fifteen newborns and three older ones which included Victoria. I let out a growl and sunk into a crouch.
Easy Quil. Wait for them to make the first move. (Sam)
The bitch is mine. (Me)
FOCUS! (Sam)
"Well well. What do we have here? You're keeping strange company these days aren't you Cullen's." I could hear all the growls erupting from the crowd.
"Let's just get to it Victoria. Small talk is only going to delay your death. You won't be leaving here in one peace." Edward was pissed.
"Awe, some on Eddie. I just wanna talk to your mate." He snickered and looked at Shannon who stepped forward.
"Go ahead." Victoria looked confused at first but quickly changed her look to one of humor.
"So you finally ditched the human. Can't say I blame you. She was pretty useless." It was my turn to let out a threatening growl. I wasn't the only one.
"Oh I see. She left you for a mutt. Damn. Didn't thing the little bitch had it in her." That was it.
You will not attack yet! Just hold off for another minute or so. She's about to release them. (Sam)
"Oh well, I'll find her. In the mean time I want you to meet some of my friends." At her words, the leeches attacked.
It was a pretty even fight seeing as our numbers were about even. I still wouldn't let that stop me though. We were all fighting and tearing leeches apart. Someone had started a couple fires and peaces were being thrown into them. There were only about five newborns left when I looked up and saw that the red head and her two boys were nowhere to be seen.
Where the hell did she go? (Me)
She was just here. Hold on. (Leah)
Her scent is over here and then disappears into the...oh no. (Leah)
Oh no what Leah?(Me) I was about to lose it. Then I saw where Leah said the trail was going. This isn't happening. I didn't even wait for orders, Leah and I took off like bats out of hell.
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BPOV
I surprisingly slept peacefully considering my mind wouldn't stop wondering. I held onto the stuffed wolf Quil gave me like my life depended on it. It smelt just like him and I breathed it in. I slept in the sweatshirt of his that I found in his bag. I needed to smell him to know that he was real and this wasn't all just some big nightmare I was about to wake up from. I didn't know that it was a nightmare I was about to wake up to.
I woke up when I heard Seth let out a low growl. I shot out of my makeshift bed and threw my shoes on quickly. I threw the zipper of the tent down and looked out to see Seth pacing back and forth in front of my tent. I walked over to him and ran my fingers through his fur in an attempt to calm him down. It seemed to work. He settled back down into the grass and I just sat against his side.
Time just seemed to drag. I found that petting Seth not only calmed him, but myself as well. It had been about ten minutes when Seth jumped up causing me to fall backwards. I looked over at him and he had a look of fear and anger in his eyes. I went to walk up to him but he turned and just pushed me in the stomach with his nose until I fell into the tent.
"Seth Clearwater! What the hell is going on? Is everyone okay?" He just looked at me and then stiffened, turning around and crouching down.
"Awe, hi little wolfy. Protecting the human I can see. Well, this just wont do." I never thought I would hear that voice again.
"Victoria." I noticed that she had two other vampires with her. They didn't look like newborns. I knew we were screwed.
"How ya doing Bella? Long time no see." I stood up and stayed next to Seth.
"Leave him out of this. It's me you want. Not him." Seth let out a whimper and pushed me back behind him.
"Awe sweet Isabella, I will enjoy nothing more than sinking my teeth into you." She just smirked and all three of them ran at us. I closed my eyes praying that Seth would make it out okay.
I expected to be in pain already but instead heard two more sets of growls erupt through the trees and opened my eyes in time to see a crème wolf I knew all too well and a grey one jump in front of Seth and I. The three vampires took a couple steps back obviously shocked. Quil phased not caring that he was naked and pushed me into the tent and zipped it up with out a word.
"Well this complicates things." At that I heard a pop and knew Quil had phased back. I didn't dare move from where I was. I'm not sure how long I stayed in that tent, all I knew was that it had gotten awfully quiet. I decided to take a chance and peak out of the door.
The fighting seemed to stop. I popped my head out of the tent to try and find Quil. I'm not sure what I would do if he didn't make it through this fight with Victoria. I scanned the area and didn't see anyone. My heart started to pound in my chest. This couldn't be happening. I ran a little further into the woods not really caring if I died right now. I just needed to find some sign of what happened.
When I came to another small clearing. I let out a sigh of relief. I could see purple smoke coming from a small fire a the edge and saw four figures across from it. I knew immediately one was Quil and the others were Seth and Leah. The fourth I didn't recognize until I saw his eyes. Red. Why were they just staring at him? They must've heard me because all eyes snapped to me.
QPOV
As soon as I caught onto where Leah was heading, my blood began to boil. She was supposed to be safe where she was. She might as well have been in the clearing after all. I put on a burst of speed when I saw Seth shove Bella back with his nose and then saw him crouch. God don't let me be too late.
Leah and I burst through the clearing just in time to counteract their attack on Seth and Bella. I phased quick enough to shove Bella back and zip up the tent behind her. As soon as she was secure I phased back and crouched down. I looked the leeches right in the eyes and noticed that one looked torn. What was his deal? I heard the bitch mumble something and just attacked.
Seth was fighting the one who looked torn earlier and Leah was fighting the other one. I was currently in a stare down with the bitch until a heard a yelp. When I looked over to see what happened, Victoria took a chance and lunged at me only to be knocked away by Seth. I looked up to see something that shocked the hell out of me. The vampire that was fighting Seth earlier was tearing the one who had just hurt Leah to shreds.
"Riley what do you think you're doing? Kill her!" He snarled at her and she looked taken aback. Seth and I took this as our chance and ripped her arms from her body.
The red head went to lunge at Leah only to be thrown across the field by a pissed off Riley I guess his name was. Seth and I just stood there in shock. Victoria let out an ear piercing scream and saw that she was missing a foot. I shook off my expression and went in for the kill. Seth started a fire as I pulled off her head.
"I'll enjoy watching you burn." With that I threw her head into the fire.
I quickly phased and pulled on my shorts and ran over to Leah. That vampire Riley was leaning over her protectively while Seth joined us. I coxed her into phasing back so I could see her injuries. Once she finally shifted back, Riley took his jacket off and put it over her to give her some cover. I was about to ask what the hell was going on until I saw the look in Leah's eyes when she looked up at Riley.
"Um Leah...Did you just..." She just nodded her head and tried standing up. Instead, she doubled over in pain. We all ran to her to see what we could do. You could tell Seth wasn't too comfortable with a vampire being so close to his sister, but understood what happened. Well as much as we could. I was about to ask Leah where it hurt when I heard a gasp. We all snapped our heads to the sound.
Bella.
I took off running at her. I had been away from her for too long and almost lost her today. As soon as our bodies collided, my lips found hers. I picked her up causing her to wrap her legs around my waist. When she pulled away I just looked into her tear filled eyes. I couldn't help the tears that were falling from my own as a starred into her soul.
"I thought I was never going to see you again. They came, and Seth..." She was full on sobbing now. I just pulled her closer to me and hugged her tight.
"It's okay. I'm fine. You're fine. I'm never leaving you again." She kissed me again and then pulled back abruptly looking towards the others.
"Why the hell is he still alive? He was going to kill me. Seth. Oh my God is Seth okay? What about Leah?" I just let out a little chuckle.
"Not fun Quil!" She jumped down and ran right into Seth. She pulled him into a tight hug and then pulled back making sure he didn't have any injuries.
"I'm fine big sis. Not a scratch. Leah's the one with the broken leg and rib." My eyes snapped to Leah, to see her in the arms of the vampire I saw with them.
"What the hell is going on? Leah are you okay? Oh my I'm so sorry you got hurt. Why is he holding you?" I was ready to tear him apart. Quil came and grabbed me from behind.
"Calm down baby. Leah imprinted on Riley." What? I didn't think it was possible for one of them to imprint on a vamp? I'm so confused.
"Okay. I don't get it but it is what it is. Let's get her back to Carlisle so he can fix her up." She looked over at Riley and he picked her up. Seth let out a little growl only to be shot a dirty look by Leah.
"The others are so not going to like this." All I could do was agree as we ran through the forest.
When we got to the clearing, we noticed multiple fires burning. I quickly scanned the group to see if we had lost anybody. Everyone looked to be accounted for. Only minor injuries. Leah was the worst. When we cleared the trees, the first person to notice us was Sam. He looked pissed, relieved and worried all at the same time. His eyes narrowed in on Riley and then me. I just shook my head at him. Bella jumped from my arms and ran to her brother.
"Bells! Thank God you're safe. You're not hurt are you? They didn't touch you." She let out a giggle and stood back turning in a circle.
"I'm fine worry wart. Leah is the one who's banged up. She needs Carlisle." Sam looked over at Leah and let a growl escape. Leah shot him a glare and Bella smacked him on the shoulder.
"Oh stop it. I know this isn't going to make sense but Leah imprinted on Riley. So be nice!" Sam looked taken aback at first, then shocked.
"Carlisle now explanation later." Leah even sounded like she was in pain. Carlisle came running over giving Bella a kiss on the forehead and then running to Leah.
"Looks like a broken leg and maybe a rib or two." he started to wrap her up like a mummy and was done in no time. He then looked over at Riley.
"Why don't we all head home and then meet up at our house in about an hour or so. Then we can figure out exactly what's going on here. Riley, you're welcome to come to our house." He looked down at Leah and she just nodded. He kissed her on the cheek and handed her to Jake. This was going to take some getting used to.
We all headed to our homes to get cleaned up and ready to head over to the Cullen's. I wasn't letting Bella go for a minute. I almost lost her and wouldn't be able to stand it if anything had happened to her. I'm just glad that Leah and I got there when we did. It didn't take long to get home. Thankfully we thought ahead and made sure my parents wouldn't be home. Only grandfather.
"Oh thank goodness you're both okay. I was so worried." I just looked at him shocked. He took Bella from me and hugged her tight.
"You said you weren't worried." He just shrugged his shoulders and pulled me into a hug too.
"I lied. Now is everyone okay?" Bella and I looked at each other and then back at grandfather.
"Only minor injuries. Leah broke her leg and rib. Upside though, she imprinted." I rushed through the last part really fast hoping he didn't ask. No such luck.
"She did? On who?" I looked at him and just sighed.
"Riley. He's a vampire." To say he was shocked would be an understatement. I took the pause to run with Bella up to my room . I set her on her feet and kissed her hard.
"I love you Isabella Swan."
"I love you too!" Things would be okay.
A/N: What did you think? Again leave me some love and tell me what you liked or hated. Almost done with this one. Can't wait to get your ideas for my other stories sequel. i'll be writing two stories at the same time next. yay! Love you