A/N: And here is the fork in the road. This chapter will be different from the chapter 11 in Derek's version. Read this one, Read the Edward one, read both. It doesn't matter to me as long as you review. Enjoy.
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Bpov
We sat at home, sitting down in the living room. Jacob had come over to hang with Nicky. Derek was telling everyone about the football game. Jacob was laughing his head off.
"There is no way your that strong Bella." Jacob laughed. He was lounging with his back against the foot of the couch with his arm draped over Nicky.
"It's true. She was beast mode-ing out there. I was totally jealous." Derek bragged.
"Whatever, I could beat Bella any day." Jacob said.
Everyone laughed at Jacob. "What's so funny?" Jacob asked looking at Nicky.
"Babe, forgive me for saying this but you couldn't beat Bella even if you tried." Nicky said, still laughing.
"Well then there is only one way to find out." Jacob stood. "Bella, I challenge you. May the stronger beast win." And with that, Jacob marched out the back door and into the forest.
We all followed. But when we found him, I thought I had gone blind. I couldn't cover my eye fast enough.
"Man Jacob, did you have to get naked. I don't want to see that." I complained.
"I do!" Nicky yelled.
"And I still don't." I yelled.
"Not unless it is me!" Derek purred.
"Not helping." I growled. "Why are you naked?"
"Well you do want to fight me in my wolf form don't you?" Jacob chuckled.
"Your not in your wolf form." I heard a shift in the air. The I heard a bark. I uncovered my eyes. Jacob was now covered in his russet fur. "That is better."
We got in place. Nicky yelled 'GO', and Jacob charged me. I crouched down and swiped his front legs out from under him. He stumbled. I grabbed his neck and used it as leverage to bring his body down with a loud thud. Derek whooped. Jacob twisted his neck in my grip and managed to latch onto my upper arm. He tossed me toward a tree. I used the momentum to my advantage. I grabbed onto a branch and swung back around. I landed on my feet.
"Jacob, watch out." Nicky yelled. "She's a cat. An agile cat."
Jacob pawed at the ground like a bull. He released a breath out his nose that turned to steam in the cool night air. He charger at me. He lowered his head, getting ready to ram me. So I lowered my head too. Our heads met, the sound like thunder. I heard Jacob grunt as he tried to push me back. I threw my weight into it and began pushing him back instead. His paws dug up dirt as I pushed the giant wolf back. Jacob lifted his head, trying to grab hold of me. I faint to the right then went left. Kicking the joint in hi leg, I made Jacob's front legs buckle. I slammed into his shoulders. He fell once again. This time I pinned his shoulder down.
Jacob twisted and squirmed as he tried to get free. But after ten minutes of trying, he gave up. I released him. He stood and shook out his fur. Nicky ran to his side.
"Ha, told ya." Nicky said hugging the big wolf.
"Bella is a beast! Whoop!"
We all turned to see Emmett, Rosalie, Alice, Jasper, and worst of all, Edward.
They came walking into the clearing. Nicky cleared her throat.
"Bella, me and Jake are going to head off for the night. I'll be home soon." Nicky climbed onto Jacob, back and they ran off.
I focused on the Cullens. "What are you guys doing here?" I asked, obviously irritated.
"We were hunting when we heard you guys. We came to check it out." Alice smiled.
"Well, now feel free to leave." I spat.
They all frowned. "Bella, why do you hate us?" Emmett asked.
"Em, I don't..." I sighed. "I don't you or Rose or Alice or Jasper or Carlisle or Esme." I look at Edward. "I hate him."
"Every time we come near you, I can feel the hate rolling off of you." Jasper stated, looking at the ground.
"Well, can you blame me for not trusting you? You guys just up and left me." I began to feel a twist in my gut.
"Bella, Edward told us you knew we were leaving. He said you wanted us to leave so you could have a normal life. Otherwise we never would have left you." Alice said.
"What? Edward told me that I wasn't good enough for you guys. That I wasn't good enough for him. He said he didn't love me anymore." The anxiety began to grow inside me.
Everyone looked at Edward. I didn't. I was too busy trying to control the flood of emotions that threatened to overwhelm me. All the sadness, loneliness, and pain I felt the day they all left me. Jasper looked at me.
"Bella, all that pain your feeling, you have to let it out. I can feel it and it hurts. Just let it out." He said, shaking like I usually do.
Derek wrapped his arms around me. "Bella, my one true love, if you hurt, then let it out."
"No. I always hurt people." I was shaking now too.
Jasper grunted as his knees buckled. He fell over, gripping his head. Derek squeezed me tight. "I won't let you hurt anyone who doesn't deserve it."
Derek would help me. I looked at Edward and let all my pain out.
"You told me you loved me! Then you tell me that I'm not good enough for you and that you don't love me after all! Do you know how I felt after hearing you say that? I felt like I was nothing but a pet to you and your family! You said it would be like you never existed! But you lied Edward! You lied! Every moment of every day, the pain I felt was real! The pain I felt for YOU! The lack of hunger, the sadness, the loneliness, it was all you! You said you left for my protection, but again you lied! If you had stayed, I would have been safe! I could have lived that human life you wanted me to live! I wouldn't be the freak I am now! It is all your fault Edward!" I cried.
Derek turned me around in his arms and hugged me close. I buried my face in his chest and continued to cry. Yes I was crying. Great, just another thing wrong with me.
"Bella, you are not a freak. You are a beautiful vampire that I love." Derek said.
I pushed out of his arms. "I am a freak Derek!" I pushed him backwards. "I can't keep animal blood down!" I pushed him again. "I can walk in the sunlight!" Another shove. "I can sleep like a human!" And another. "Look at this! I'm crying Derek. Crying! Vampires can't cry!"
Derek grabbed my hands and pulled me close. He kissed me passionately. Immediately, my rage simmered down to nothing. All my pain vanished.
"Bella, you are NOT a freak. Those things just make you special. Which makes me love you so much more than I ever thought possible." Derek smiled.
"Thanks Derek. I love you too." I hugged him.
"Bella," Edward spoke up. Leave it to him to ruin the moment. "I know I hurt you. But I'm here now. And I still love you. Just let me prove it to you."
I turned to face him. "You had your chance Edward. And you screwed that up. I'm with Derek now. And he loves me. And I love him. Emmett, I don't hate you guys. I do hate Edward though."
Edward came over to me. I moved away from Derek. "Bella, you don't know what your saying. Your just desperate for something to love you. I still love you. Come back to me. Let me prove how right I am."
"No Edward. I'm not desperate for something to love me, because I have Derek. And my coven, my family."
"Bella, give me one chance to show you I am right. That's all I am asking. One chance to show that you still love me. If I fail, then I will leave you alone." Edward promised.
He wouldn't stop till I let him. "Fine. One chance."
Edward smiled as he came over to me. I stepped away from Derek and up to Edward. Once we were face to face. He leaned inclose and softly put his mouth to mine. Edward put everything he was behind that kiss. And it worked. All the good memories from our past came flooding back. Tears came to my eyes. I felt Edward wrap his arms around me. I melted in them.
"See my love," I heard his velvety voice say. "wasn't I right." He continued kissing me.
Yes, he was right. He was almost always right. I shouldn't have ever let him go. I should have gone to find him when I was changed.
"Bella?" I heard Derek say.
"O, uh sorry. Got a little carried away there." I smiled at Edward. "You know, maybe I should learn to forgive. Why don't we come by your house tomorrow. I'll teach you guys how to eat regular food without gagging."
Edward nodded and left. I turned to Derek. I could tell that he knew something was up. But he ignored it for now. Together, me and my coven went home for the night.
Well there it is. What will happen next? Will Bella break up with Derek? Well I aint telling you so don't ask. You all will just have to wait till tomorrow. Don't forget to review for me.
