To Spar or Not to Spar?

Additional Chapter

Newborn Bella vs. Emmett arm-wrestle.


Author's Note:
Hello! One last thing! This is actually the most number of chapters I've had for a story though it hasn't broken my current 'most number of words' record yet – but this story is sure a record breaker!

People don't like me much? If you do, review? Or I shall be very sad… :(


Disclaimer:
One day I'll appeal for a name change, then we'll see. In the meantime, Twilight is owned by Stephenie Meyer and you can buy her books at your local bookshop for $16.95 to $22.95 AUD.

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"Bella!"

"What?" I glared at Emmett with my red eyes and saw he shivered a little still at the sight of them.

"You promised."

I groaned, "Does it have to be today?"

"Of course," he said, eyebrows raised and tone nonchalant.

I rolled my eyes skyward and then sat down at the table, opposite him. Before we could begin, however, I heard someone coming down the stairs and glanced up to see that it was Alice. She took a look at us which seemed to confirm something – her vision or something, I guessed – and ran back upstairs again.

Less than a second later, Alice was back and Edward – faster than all the others as always – was already by my side as Alice reached us with Jasper and Rosalie in tow. Esme heard everyone come downstairs from outside and peered in the door curiously.

I sighed and put my elbow on the table. Emmett encased my small-looking hand in his large one. I almost felt frightened he would break it.

"Ready?" Alice called out in a sing-song voice.

"No?" I muttered and Edward smiled.

"Set and go!"

I was still new at this, but as Emmett pushed his hand against mine, for a minute I effortlessly pushed back. Emmett realised he would need to try harder and my hand slowly – very slowly – began to inch towards the table.

I wasn't even concentrating though.

I was actually listening intently to the others who were placing bets. I was happy to hear Edward loyally bet on me and was surprised Jasper did as well. Rosalie bet that Emmett would win. Alice remained quiet, although obviously if she had bet, noone would dare bet against her. I did wonder what the result would be though.

My arm was inches from the table when I finally snapped my attention back. I had been trying to hold my arm stiff and straight before and had unwittingly held Emmett back. I had a feeling he was holding back though – Emmett was the strongest in the family.

I really began to arm wrestle now, pushing back against Emmett and his eyes widened a little as our clasped hands began to move the other way. I could really feel that newborn energy inside me now and I was taking advantage of Emmett, really – he was obviously due for a feed pretty soon.

We reached the vertical position once again and strained as we pushed against each other. Rosalie and Alice were cheering – for Emmett and me, respectively – and Edward and Jasper maintained a dignified, yet amused, silence as they watched us interestedly.

I gritted my teeth and dredged up what strength I had, trying to force it into one swift and sharp action, slamming my hand against Emmett's and trying to force his hand to the table top.

I'm not known particularly for swiftness, however, and 'swiftness' isn't what happened. It was successful, certainly, but as I smashed Emmett's hand into the table with a vicious action, it was literally smashing it in. The table collapsed, the table tops splintered with the sudden force and I almost fell face first if Edward hadn't caught me.

I could tell Edward was trying to hold in laughter as he shook with the effort. Alice and Jasper were chuckling in the background as Rosalie tried to look annoyed but couldn't help laughing either.

"Oops."

"'Oops' is an understatement, Bella." Alice grinned widely, eyes whining with withheld laughter.

Esme, who had ducked her head in the door again, raised an eyebrow at the mess of the table and then she glanced up at Edward.

"You're paying for that."

"Yes, ma'am." Edward saluted with a smile.

I grimaced. "I should pay that."

Edward shook his head, still grinning, as Emmett seemed to finally emerge from his slightly stupefied look.

"You made a real mess, Bella." He laughed out.

I sighed and rubbed my head as they laughed louder, then grinned.

And laughed myself.

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Author's Note: Ooh, more! Once again, I don't like the ending that much, but that's okay.

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