The Visitor

I am amazed that the holidays went off with out a hitch and not once did anyone mention my visitor. I knew it was only because of Renee and Phil being around, but as soon as the last hug and kiss were given, and my family was safe at the airport, Edward led me to the sofa, where the entire family was waiting patiently for an explanation. I truly did not have one, the man only said probably a total of ten words to me, but for some reason, deep down, I knew that I would have another chance to meet him again, and not far off.

"Ok, Bella," Carlisle started, being gentle, "Tell us who was here a few days ago."

"I don't know. I got flustered with all of you and you froze. I got up went into the kitchen to get my chips. There was a lot of bright lights and then this man appeared. All he said was that I needed to be patient, that the answers will come. That is it, he left and you all came in."

"What did he look like?" Edward asked now, more for protection.

"He was African American I guess, his hair beginning to gray on the sides, and was wearing nothing but a white cloak. He did not give me a name. But I have the feeling he will be back." I was getting tied of the third degree, there just was nothing to tell. "Can I please just lay down. I'm tired."

"That's fine, but I don't think this is over. Alice, have you seen any thing lately?" Carlilse, looking for answers just like the rest of us, Alice just shook her head no. "Very well, lets just be on our toes and not take anything for granted until we know more."

Edward went to stand up and I took his hand, beginning to walk towards the staircase. I knew that he would pick me up and carry me since I moved too slow. Once inside the room, he put me on the bed, just looking deep into my eyes, I know he is searching for more answers. I just sighed, "Edward, there is nothing else. He spoke ten words at the most. I think he sensed that everyone was frozen and when they came to, he left. Vanished is more like it."

"You will tell me when he comes again, I need to make sure there is not any danger. I do not even know what I would do if I lost either of you," He put his hand on my belly, which in the last few weeks has gotten bigger, "I love you Bella, and this little one in here, is my reason to live, just like you are my reason."

"I know, I love you too, but everything is fine. I do know that it was not a vampire, I did not sense any threats, and neither did Elizabeth."

"What do you mean?"

"Before the man, I feel down the stairs, and it was like Elizabeth was protecting me or something, I felt like I was in a bubble. I did not even get a scratch or bump. I think that if he was going to hurt me, I would have the bubble again." Edward just looked at me confused, "Never mind, it is getting late and I want to sleep," I moved to give him a kiss and then wrapped his arms around me. "I love you," I whispered and I was out like a light.

All was going just fine, the baby was doing good, or at least that is what Carlisle was saying. He checked me monthly, listening to the heartbeat, measuring my belly. Before I knew it I could smell Spring in the air and the baby count down was on: T- 56 days and counting. Alice already had the baby shower planned from the moment the vision came. I knew it was still a month away and then the baby's due date was a month after the shower. Still there seemed to be a lot to do. I was jut finished getting dressed and walked to the door, when the white lights appeared again. Startled, I let out a scream, knowing that the family was just down stairs, they would be there in seconds.

"I don't mean you no harm Bella, but it is imperative that I talk to you now," the man in white said. Just then Emmet and Edward came out to tackle him to the grown, but he disappeared into lights and was standing behind me now, "Please, I need to talk to Bella."

Edward moved in front of me, in his stance, "If you want to talk to Bella, you will have to talk to all of us, or kill me first."

"Edward, I do not mean no one any harm, but I do need to talk to Bella, can we please just sit down and talk," Edward just nodded, picked me up and carried me down stairs, the family and the man in white followed.

"Fine, you have my whole family here," Edward already trying to read his mind but couldn't, I could tell by his expression, "Who are you and what do you want with Bella?"

"My name is John, I am an Elder, of her kind. I have come to warn her," the entire time he was talking, John looked only at me, "Bella, there is a great threat on the horizon, it will be here on the wave of the new moon. I have seen it, you and only you will be able to stop it, the vampires will be able to help, but it will take your powers to vanquish it."

"What threat and what do you mean my her kind?" Edward was getting frustrated.

"I cannot give you any more details, the answers will come, not far from now. Just be prepared Bella, go on instinct, your motherly instincts to protect," He turned his stare to Edward, "You will need to let your guard down just a bit, and let Bella finish it off. Bella, you know what to do. Blessed Be." With that he was gone all in his glory of white lights.

"Alice," Edward turned, anger brewing, "What do you see?"

"Nothing," Alice has been trying to focus on this threat since the word was mentioned, "I see nothing."

"How can this be? The new moon is only 3 days away, how can we prepare for something, if we don't even know what it is," Jasper, the military man was thinking out loud.

"There is nothing to prepare for," I whispered, everyone turning the eyes onto me, "You heard him, it will only take me."

"Never, you are not going anywhere near the danger, especially with out a clue as to what the danger is," Edward was beginning to pace.

"Edward, I don't think it is a choice. He was talking to me the entire time, looking right at me. I know that he is hiding something, but he said that I will have to use my "motherly instincts." I think the threat is after the baby, not any one of us." The mention of the baby and that she was a target was all it took, Esme immediately went to the door and started punching numbers on the wall, I knew she was putting the house in lock down, nothing will be getting through this fortress.

"Bella, what do you think we need to do?" Carlisle asked.

"Just wait, the threat is coming here. Let him come." With that, a loud hissing sound came from my entire family. I placed my hand down on my belly, rubbing it, then I saw it. I saw the threat, I saw the danger that everyone was in; but, more importantly I saw what I needed to do. "It'll be ok." I glanced over and looked at Alice, I knew that once I made up my mind about what to do and what I saw, Alice will see it, not sure how much she will see and understand though.

All there was left to do: is wait.