Chapter 11: What Needs To Be Done

Edward rested his head on the backseat and took a deep breath as his hands clenched the bright gold vial. He was wearing a dark onyx sweater, dark green scarf with black jeans and warm boots. Unnecessary as he couldn't feel the cold but Molly Weasley was a force to be reckoned with. He held up the vial to his eyes, watching as the potion shifted and swirled with the movement. Soon. Soon it will give them beautiful children that they both craved. If he was human he would be blushing as he remembered how foolish he looked that morning, shifting feet as Severus presented the vial to both he and Harry. Harry had smirked and gathered him close, offering comfort and a place to hide his face. As soon as the other man had left Harry had taken him to their room to initiate the process. He'd given him pleasure beyond extreme, pulled from him his essence which he took to mix with the potion. All that was left was for Harry to add his own but sadly they had to leave shortly after. Harry had given him a sweet smile and placed the vial in his hand to safeguard. "We'll finish this soon enough."

They had barely been able to get breakfast before they were all making their way out.

"Edward?" He flinched and turned his head stubbornly. He had ignored his sister throughout the first two stops but it seems that she took advantage of Harry stepping out to help ward the area to ambush him. He felt her touch his arm.

"Alice, go away." The hand stayed where it was and he shook his arm until she let go.

"Edward, she could still be in danger. I know you don't feel the same way she does anymore but I know you wouldn't want something bad to happen to Bella."

"She would have been fine. The Volturi have been taken care of. They wouldn't have returned."

"What of Victoria? Or another vampire who happens to know what happened. Her father had to leave. She would have been utterly alone."

He sighed. Charlie Swan had been called in for an assignment a few towns over. Apparently, it was a murder case that was connected to a few missing persons' cases he had been working on a couple years back. He had asked his daughter to stay with Alice for the time being as he wasn't going to be home for a couple weeks. Of course Alice said yes without talking to anyone about it. Even Carlisle was surprised when they opened the door this morning to find Alice helping a struggling Isabella with her luggage. At first discussion about a few of us staying behind to babysit her came up but were pushed back when it became apparent that neither wanted to be far away from a loved one when a potential battle can ensue. So, Isabella once more became a part of their agenda.

"Fine. I get it. Now leave me alone and keep track of her."

He placed the vial in his right sweater's pocket. He stepped out of the car. They had taken their cars as far as the first apparating site. After arriving Alice, Rosalie and Emmett had secured their rides. They had left Forks, Washington at 6am, and it was currently 9:15 pm. They had spent 15 hours on the road stopping briefly as a bathroom break and snack break and now they were stopping for the night. The wizards had started placing up wards to protect them and in order to keep vigilant. Many were going to sleep within the cars others would take the floor outside. They could fashion some makeshift beds and would take off tomorrow early morning.

He found his mate finishing up the warding with both Severus and Molly. He watched him with unconcealed awe. He'd never get tired of watching his love work his magic, it was alluring and comforting at once.

"Eddie, help me out here."

"Emmett didn't I tell you not to call me that!"

Jasper walked by and chuckled. "He's got you there Emmett."

He gave a small smile at Emmett's pout. But made his way over to him anyway. "Help me built this tent?"

"Why not just ask Harry, Severus, or Molly to use magic to build it?"

"Edward, do you recall my wife, Rosalie? Well, I'm not going to let her think I can't still do stuff for her." The normally carefree man was suddenly serious and Edward felt himself soften. "Em, she loves you with all her heart. And she knows that you'd do anything for her. But yeah, I'll help you," he paused, and took off his sweater, "I'm going to place my sweater back in the car, I don't want to leave it on the floor and the tent might knock against it."

Emmett looked confused. "So?"

"There's something extremely special in the right pocket."

He still looked confused before understand took over. "Congrats, brother!"

Edward looked away for a moment before smiling broadly. "Don't worry, soon I'll be saying that to you and Rosalie as well. Severus has promised to create it again."

He felt the weight of Emmett's embrace. "You have no idea what that will do for us."

He clutched Emmett just as tight. "We're family."

They broke apart. He rushed to leave the sweater and get back to his brother.

A few hours later we were all sitting around chatting. Some were eating others were just conversing. He was slowly taking his mate's neck, this moment more comforting than arousing. His mate was relaxed, running his fingers through his hair and Edward felt himself let a small hum flow out.

They were not expecting a loud buzzing. The vampires heard it first. The wards.

Severus stood up first and Harry soon followed, quickly healing his wound wands ready.

They watched as Severus cursed softly and Harry stiffened. It was a long tense moment before they all took a breath of relief as they both released their tensions.

Severus didn't say a word. Harry gave a reassuring nod. "The wards sensed magic. Another wizard or witch has just passed by. Their magic is darker than average but its low enough that they didn't realize there was a ward up. They must have just been passing by."

His thoughts were turbulent. He held out a hand and was immediately pulled close. To not have to be strong, to let himself be held and cared for by his mate was indescribable. He couldn't bear to lose his mate. It would destroy him.

Molly cleared her throat. "We've had a trying day. Let's get some shut eye." She stood up and started clearing the trash and putting away utensils. "Now does anyone need an extra warming charm or blanket?" She looked around expectantly, turning to face Isabella when she quietly murmured 'yes'.

He let himself be led to their car. The backset had been magically expanded and pillows and blankets had been added. He scanned it and breathed a sigh of happiness when he saw his sweater neatly folded over the backrest. He settled inside and let out a small hum as he felt Harry's magic run over him. He looked down and saw he was now in comfortable sleepwear. They didn't say much to each other, preferring to speak in touches. Neither felt like having sex that night, too wired up and tense to be in the mood. But they took comfort in each other's presence.

They must have been resting for an hour or two before there was a sudden gurgling scream that cut through the air.

They were both out the car in a second, Harry wand out and Edward crouching protectively, scanning to see what had caused the disturbance. Everyone was running toward the small clearing where they had eaten dinner a few hours before. When they arrived they found Isabella clutching her abdomen, alternating between screaming and vomiting up blood and food.

Carlisle was crouched next to her attempting to figure out what was wrong. While Severus was shooting sparks and standing, not stoic as is most usual for him but fuming mad.

He let out a small gasp causing everyone to look at him. His sisters and mother gave him a look of sadness and understanding while his brothers and father gave him a protected stare. Jasper moved over and laid a comforting hand on his chest that effectively brought a wave of calm through him. While he wanted to be angry at his brother for manipulating his feelings he understood he only did it to help him.

Harry looked at him in confusion and concern. "Edward. What's wrong? I'm sure she'll be ok."

He pointed at the empty vial on the floor next to her. He watched as Harry's face became blank and expressionless.

The wolves looked as though they were about to protect her before realizing it wouldn't be a good idea.

Even in pain she looked at his mate with terror in her plain look.

Harry walked in slow measured steps before kneeling before her, taking out his wand murmuring under his breath and putting it swiftly away. He stumbled away from her and immediately Severus and Molly flanked him.

Severus brought him in a side embrace and Molly clutched his arm. Edward wanted to be there too but he couldn't move from his spot. Soon his brothers were by his side, Emmett almost crushing him and Jasper whispering words of comfort.

There was silence other than the gurgling panting emanating from Isabella who by now had stopped vomiting and was laying there in wait.

Edward couldn't believe Isabella could be so stupid as to try and do this, this unforgivable thing.

It was Esme who spoke first, in a voice wrecked with pain and disbelief. "Why? Why would you do this to my baby boy?"

"…please Esme, I just…oh god I feel like my intestines are wrangling each other…I just wanted to be the one to give him what he wanted…to show him my love." She then turned to Edward. "I love you!" she panted, "Now it'll be natural. I, will carry our baby! It's perfect."

Despite everyone looking at her with a mixture of pity, horror, and disgust she had a smile on, which quickly turned to a grimace as she felt another sharp pain.

His mom however was not to be deterred. "What you have tried to do is unforgivable! You are no longer a part of this family. You will no longer be welcomed in my home!" She stared at everyone as though daring them to contradict her. Edward was fairly surprised. Esme adored Isabella but he knew his mom would protect their family before all others.

Edward finally found the ability to speak and his voice broke as he turned to his mate. "Harry."

Harry was at his side in a second. "Oh, baby. I'm sorry love. I was just so…" He revealed in the warmth and feeling of his mate. "Harry is she?"

They pulled apart and Edward searched his mate's eyes. "She is pregnant."

His legs wobbled and he collapsed on Harry. "No!" Tearless sobs burst from him. Their baby, he lost their baby. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry, please forgive me Harry please."

"Shh, love. It's not your fault. She's delusional. That's not your fault."

He looked at Harry and pleaded for him to understand. "I..you gave me the vial to safeguard. I put it down. I didn't take care of it as I should..it's my fault. Our baby Harry."

He couldn't even look at her. "She took our baby."

He buried into his love's chest. Then pure anger coursed through his veins.

He turned and saw that Carlisle and Sam had taken Isabella to a fold up chair to sit properly while Severus waved his wand over her in a harsh manner.

Without thinking, "Severus!"

The man looked at him and immediately soften. "Edward."

"What..I mean what can be done now."

Isabella looked at him in alarm. "Edward, love, what do you mean? It's our baby."

He made sure to harden his face. "No it's not. You took Harry and mine's baby."

"The pregnancy can still be terminated. Or if she were to carry it to term I can wipe out all of your DNA."

Edward took a deep breath, clutched both of Severus' hands aware of Harry standing by him, "Then do what needs to be done."