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Yesterday's Feelings
Leah's POV
I couldn't help but feel the butterfly's swimming in my stomach as Alec bolted toward the Cullen house. I didn't know what he was going to say, or better yet how the Cullens would respond, especially Edward and Bella. I had no doubt in my mind we would still have Carlisle, Esme, and Emmett on our side. I'm secretly praying that Alice can find a hole in her vision that will show the Cullens that Alec is serious about changing his ways to be with me. If she could see his future, maybe that would be the difference that we needed.
I was pulled from my thoughts by an overpowering scent that filled the air and made my stomach churn; there was no doubt in my mind that it hit Alec too because he practically skidded to a stop. The rain was still pouring and the thunder and lightning began to echo loudly in my ears.
"I take it you smell it too?" I asked him.
"Yes, but it's sweeter than usual." Alec stood as still as a statue with me perched on his back. I was in awe at his ability to stand completely still with me on his back. I realized I recognized the scent that we could smell getting closer to us.
"Nessie. The Cullens must be in the area." Alec craned his head around to look at me but his face seemed confused.
"'Why would the Cullens be out in a thunderstorm?" The realization hit me and I groaned in disbelief.
"Ugh, baseball." I said as I dropped my head to his right shoulder blade. The Cullens picked the perfect day to want to play baseball. Too bad Alec's helicopter was dead smack in the middle of their playing field. Alec had a slight smile on his face, but the confusion did not leave.
"Baseball? The Cullens like to entertain themselves with America's favorite past time? That's…different, not bad just, different." He said with a shrug of his shoulders that caused me to shift my weight higher on his back.
"Yeah, Jake told me once that they play during storms because the force of it all would be too loud to go unnoticed. They're probably looking at your helicopter right now. I'm sure some of them won't be too happy when they see you at the edge of the field."
"Us, Leah, when they see us. There is no more me or you. We are an us now, what you go through I go through. You will not have to do this alone again. This time I will be with you and this is going to work. Now, instead of us going all the way to the Cullen's home, we can meet them halfway. See, it's already working out for the better." He kissed me on my forehead and flashed me a smile so big and bright that the grip I had on him with my legs went weak and I would have fallen off of him if he didn't have such a strong hold on me. How could I doubt this man? I had no choice but to smile back and kiss him on the cheek as he took off again toward the field.
I could feel Alec tensing a little as we got closer, no doubt the Cullens could hear and smell us. My senses weren't as keen as Alec's, but I could tell that all of the Cullens were in the clearing. I could hear someone tossing a baseball into the air and catching it into their palm. I could also hear someone pacing. Once we entered the clearing completely, I could finally see everyone; Carlisle and Edward were standing face to face having a silent conversation which I had grown accustomed to. Edward and Rosalie were standing with Nessie on the edge of the field close to the forest. No doubt for safety, in case they needed to run with Nessie, Emmett was standing on top of the propeller of Alec's helicopter with his arms out smiling. He reminded me of Leonardo DeCaprio in Titanic. Leave it up to Emmett to joke around with someone's random helicopter. Alice was standing next to Jasper who looked anxious, and Esme was standing on the opposite side of Alice. Esme was rubbing Alice's back. Alice looked a little off, no doubt due to the fact that Alec and I had shown up and she could no longer see the future. Once we were spotted on the edge of the forest opposite of everyone, Alec gently dropped me from his back and I quickly maneuvered myself next to him and clasped my hand to his. We stopped short when we heard growls rip from across the field. Edward, Bella, and Rose had gone into a defensive crouch and Bella had positioned Nessie behind her.
"Well, Dear, I guess I shouldn't have expected them to welcome me with open arms." Alec smiled a weak smile at me and turned to face the Cullens.
"Hello, um, please don't be alarmed. I am not here to cause a fight. I simply wanted to speak with you all. Leah and I were on our way to your home but as fate would have it, here we are." Alec took a small step forward not wanting to threaten, but as a sign of peace..Bella didn't like that much. Using her new vampire speed, she ran up to him and looked him square in the eyes.
"Now listen, I know you are Leah's imprint, but that does no change our prior relationship. You came to our home to kill us all, most importantly, my child. As we both know, your powers are hopeless against me and if you try anything, please know that I will drop you where you stand and I will delight in watching the pieces of your burning flesh turn to black smoke in the middle of this field."
I had to admit, since Bella realized she could protect not only herself, but anyone of her choice from the mental attacks of the Volturi, she had been fearless. In my opinion it was about time she stopped being so timid and stood up for herself. I think that was always my big problem with Bella. When she was human, she had two guys practically fighting over who would have the honor in protecting her. Not once did I ever see her try and stand up for herself. Maybe I missed something, but it was almost like she never cared. Now, now it's different. She stands up for herself and her child. Even if she was threatening the man I loved, I couldn't help but secretly be proud of her.
I was a little worried as to how Alec would take to Bella, after all, she was right. He did try and kill her and her family. I was reassured when he took an unnecessary breath and squeezed my hand again. When he spoke, it was no louder than a whisper, but there was no need to be any louder considering everyone would probably be able to hear the conversation a mile away.
"Bella, I know I have been nothing but trouble for you and your family and looking back, I have come to regret that…" Alec was cut off mid sentence. Edward had made his way across the field and he was standing next to Bella he looked at me with fire in his eyes, no doubt pissed off that Alec was here and in close proximity with his family and half human daughter. He turned to speak to Alec but Alec made it a point to address him first.
"Edward, it's good to see you. Like I was telling Bella, we were on our way to your home to visit. I wanted to speak with you and your family. When we sensed you all, Leah told me that you all liked to play baseball on days like these and I want to apologize for the inconvenience. I hope I didn't put a damper on your day." Alec and Edward both looked toward the obvious helicopter in the middle of the field that Rose was now pulling Emmett off of.
"Alec, I'm sure you can see tell from my wife's comments that you are not welcome here. Now, Leah's imprint or not, you will not come near my family. If you wish to speak with us, you can do so now, but that will be it. I will not allow you to enter our home and I will certainly not allow you to endanger my child. Now I have listened to the rest of my family's feeling on the matter and while some of them would rather not speak with you, some of them are willing to hear you out. "
"Well, thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to present myself to you all." I couldn't help but feel like I was having déjà vu. Just days before, the Volturi were here to listen to the Cullen's explanation for Nessie and now my Alec was the one on trial to defend our love. Funny how quickly things can change. Emmett, Jasper, Alice, Carlisle, and Esme walked across the field to talk to Alec. Rose stayed behind with Nessie, but I could feel her eyes on us and I could practically smell the disdain she had for us. Carlisle, being the head of the family, spoke first. I could feel Jasper trying to calm the waters and I was so grateful for that. The rain storm that had begun earlier in the morning had stalled, leaving only thunder and lightning, but no rain. I started to wonder if this was a sign.
"Good Morning, Alec. This visit is a surprise, how was your trip?" I don't think there was a malice bone in Carlisle's body. He was always so kind and welcoming, even to someone who used to be a threat to his family.
"Good Morning, Carlisle, my trip was okay. I feel a whole lot better now that I am here with Leah. I am sorry to be a burden, but I really wanted to speak with you all about a rather important matter."
"Well, I see no reason why we can't talk. After all, you are Leah's imprint, and she has been a great help to me and my family. So, what is the reason for this unexpected visit?" Alec looked over at me and gave me a reassuring look before he began his speech.
"Listen, I know that our past encounters have been rocky, well that is an understatement. They have been almost deadly. But since our last meeting, something has changed. I have changed. As you all know, Leah imprinted on me on this very field almost a week ago. We obviously didn't plan it, and as you know, we cannot change it either. Not that I would want to, Leah is the most wonderful person I have ever met. If I couldn't be with her, I know for a fact that I would not be able to go on. Carlisle, when I decided to come visit yesterday, I had made a choice. I chose to completely change my life around. I spoke with Marcus and…" Edward jumped in and I guess the mention of Marcus tweaked his interest.
"Wait, Marcus knows about you and Leah? Why would you tell him? Didn't you stop to think that he would tell the rest of the Volturi?" Carlisle put a hand on Edward's shoulder to calm him. Edward pinched the bridge of his nose and took a deep breath.
"Son, as you know, Alec would not have to tell Marcus if he and Leah had feelings for one another. Marcus has a gift for seeing relationships between people. He probably saw the imprint happen. Alec, did you tell Marcus or did he confront you about your relationship with Leah?" Carlisle was dead on. I couldn't put my finger on it, but something was making me feel confident about the situation we were in. I felt like this could actually work and Alec would win over the Cullens. Or at least enough of them to have the vote sway in our favor. Maybe after Alec showed them he was serious about changing, they would all come around. All but Rosalie, I could see her pacing across the field glaring at us.
"Carlisle, I had no intention of telling anyone about myself and Leah until I could fully understand what was happening. Marcus went on a walk with me one night through the city and he brought it up. That is part of what I wanted to speak to you about. Listen, Carlisle, I want to change. I want the chance to live like you and your family. I don't want to be ashamed of who I am anymore. I have lived for so long in the dark hiding behind the Volturi walls and following Aro as he and Caius bend the rules of our kind to suit themselves. I don't want to be a murderer anymore. I know I have messed up, but I love this woman and I will do anything to be with her. Even leave everything I know behind to change and make this right. Marcus is ready to make that change as well. He, too, wants to escape the hell that we call home and family. For the first time in centuries, I finally feel like I have a chance to be happy. Please, give me that chance. If we thought we could do this on our own, we would try. But we know this is a task that will take more than just the three of us. My Leah is a strong, powerful woman, but I doubt she would be able to control two thirsty vampires in "rehab" if you get my drift. Carlisle, please, you have to believe me. I have changed, I want to make that transformation complete, and Marcus wants that chance as well. Leah told me about the meeting she had with you all yesterday and I know it did not go well. I am hoping that my visit will change your decision."
My grip tightened on Alec's cold hand as we waited for Carlisle and the rest of the Cullens to speak. It felt like we had been standing in the field for hours. The rain had begun to fall again, but this time, it was a light mist. The lighting still lit up the sky, but the thunder was now just a low rumble in the sky. A part of me felt defeated, but the other part of me, the part of me that was winning over the defeated side, told me that this was going to work. I felt calm. I didn't know if it was me feeling confident, or Jasper calming the situation, but I wasn't complaining.
"Alec, you would make a good lawyer, but like I told Leah it is not only up to me. My family and I must vote on the matter. I doubt the outcome will change though. And if it does not, I would be more than happy to give you, Leah, and Marcus the tools you will need to help you along in these trying times. I hope that will be enough for you."
"Thank you, Carlisle, I hope your votes will change, but if not, then we would be more than happy to accept what you can give us." Carlisle spoke in vampire speed as he called Rosalie over to collect her vote. She brought Nessie along with her and she shielded her from our view, afraid that Alec would attack her, I'm sure.
"I still don't see why we have to vote again, it's not like anything is going to change. I mean come on, we're really going to do this? He tried to kill Nessie and the rest of our family, and now he shows up here with his pet and gives some speech. So, what, we're supposed to roll over and drool like his dog…
I didn't know what came over me, one minute I was standing holding Alec's hand and listening to this blond bimbo call me Alec's pet and then everything went red. Maybe it was the lack of sleep from the prior weeks, maybe it was the frustration of being called out of my name so many times. But out of everything that I was unsure of, the one thing I was sure of was that Rosalie Hale was going to shut her mouth, one way or another.
"Ness, move out of the way." was all I could get out before the flames of furry took me over completely.
I had no idea how angry I was until I heard the growl rip from my chest, my blood was boiling and the adrenalin rush made my heart beat at an alarming rate. Before I knew it, I had run toward Rosalie with more force and strength than I knew I had in me. The last real fight I was in was two years prior with the newborns and I was way over due for a battle. I slammed into Rosalie knocking her to the ground, I was still in human form, but my anger had given me strength. Nessie had run from behind Rose as she was told and with her out of the way, I had no more inhibitions. A growl rumbled in Rosalie's chest, she flipped me over her head but I landed on my feet with my back toward the on lookers. I turned quickly and the only thing I could see was her, I had tunnel vision. I couldn't see Alec, Carlisle, anyone. It was just me and Barbie. Rose sunk down into a familiar crouch and we both jumped toward one another. Before we had a chance to collide, I heard two voices scream out at the same time.
"NO!" Then everything went black…literally.
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I had no idea what happened, I could feel two strong arms pinning me down to the wet grass, I thought for a second that Rose had pinned me but the hands were too rough to be female. It hit me, then, that I still could not see. Needless to say, I was scared shitless.
"GET OFF OF ME NOW!" I began to shout as my mind started to catch up, but I was still pinned to the ground. I could hear Rosalie screaming somewhere nearby and she was just as unhappy as I was.
"GET THE HELL OFF OF ME. I'M GOING TO RIP THAT MUTT TO SHREDS, I PROMISE, AND WHY CAN'T I SEE? GET OFF OF ME!"
The next thing I heard was Esme's sweet voice, it was very soothing and it took some of the tension away.
"Leah, Rose, you two must stop this. I do not want my grandchild around this kind of violence. She has seen enough for a lifetime. Please, calm down and the boys will let you up. Alec will also give you your sight back, but you mus…"
"WHAT?! Alec, you used your powers on me? I can't believe this. You're my imprint, and you blind me?"
"Leah, my love, I did it for your own good. You and Rosalie were going to kill each other. How can we get anywhere if we're going to fight the ones who can help us?" I was beyond angry. I couldn't believe he had used his ability on me. Blinding me and Rose so we couldn't see one another to fight...I loved him, this was true, it was also true that he had some strange power over me. This time, I refused to let the silky bass in his voice take me over. I was pissed and I had planned to stay that way for as long as I could. Or at least until he gave me back my sight and I saw his stunning face again.
"So this is how you stop it, by blinding me?!"
"LEAH, there is no more me, remember? There is only us now." He was right, as much as I didn't want to admit it, he was right and I had to remember that my hot headed temper affected him as well as me.
"So are you going to stop fighting so I can get off of you and give you both back your sight?"
"Ugh, yes." All at once, I could see the dark sky and Alec's face above me. I couldn't help but smile. He bent down to kiss me on my nose and then pulled me off the wet ground. A few feet away, Emmett wasn't having much luck with Rosalie. Alec had given her her sight back as well, but she was still trying to fight Emmett off of her. In her defense, I would still be pissed as well. Emmett being Emmett was sitting on top of Rose with one hand restraining her arms above her head while he was tickling her with the other one. I guess trying to make her laugh, but she was too angry to laugh at him. Carlisle jumped in when he realized Emmett wasn't helping.
"Rosalie, you must control your temper and stop being so rude to Leah and Alec. We understand that you are worried about our family's safety, but provoking Leah is not a good way to get your point across. It is childish and the both of you should know better than to let your tempers get the best of you. Now Emmett, get off of Rose and do not make this any worse."
I don't know what it is about Carlisle, but when he speaks, everyone listens. Even though the Cullen "kids" were not really teenagers, they still respected their parents. Both Rosalie and Emmett obeyed Carlisle's orders. While Rose was wiping the wet grass off of herself, I decided that I needed to apologize to Nessie. My last wish would be to put her in danger and even though she had grown, once again since I saw her the day before, she was still a sweet baby. I walked over to her alone, knowing that if Alec joined me, there would be another fight in the works.
"Nessie, come here sweetie. Ness smiled big at me and she ran at me with her hybrid speed. I was lucky I had fast reflexes. Listen, kid, I'm sorry if I scared you. I didn't mean to, I was just so frustrated and I'm really scared about what is going to happen with me and Alec. I know this is a lot for a little girl to understand, but let's be honest, kid, you're no average little girl."
"Leah, I know you're worried and I know Aunt Rose made you angry, but in your defense, you did tell me to move, so no harm done. I still love you. You have helped protect me and my family. I don't think I could ever be mad at you." Nessie put her hand on my cheek and showed me memories of the pack standing side by side with her family when we almost had to fight the Volturi. I grimaced at the idea of fighting Alec before we realized our love for one another. I gave Ness a quick hug then set her down to go stand with her mother. We had a vote to get to and I didn't want to waste anymore time.
I joined Alec and the rest of the Cullens and I could tell Jasper was focusing hard on keeping the situation calm. Carlisle gave us all a reassuring look before he spoke.
"Okay everyone, let's get this vote underway. All those in favor of staying neutral and not helping Leah, Alec, and Marcus in their new lifestyle, raise your hands."
As before Rosalie, Edward, Jasper, Alice, and Bella's hands shot up in the air. My heart sank, once again. Carlisle knew the vote was not in our favor, but for good measure, he continued the vote.
"All of those in favor." Esme, Carlisle, and Emmett all raised their hands, the vote stood five to three. Esme gave me and Alec a sad look and I could tell she felt bad for us.
"Leah, Alec, I am sorry but we cannot…"
"WAIT!" Alice interrupted Carlisle she had a look of shock on her face and she was grasping Jasper's arm as if she needed to steady herself.
"I change my vote. Another voice spoke up quickly. I didn't look away from Alice's face to see which Cullen had changed their mind. I didn't need to, I knew the voice too well, it was Edward's.
OOOOKKKKAY KIDS, NOW FIRST OFF, I WANT TO SAY THAT I AM SOOOO SORRY IT HAS TAKEN ME THIS LONG TO UPDATE, I HAVE HAD A LOT GOING ON IN MY LIFE WITH FAMILY, AND SCHOOL. I HAVE ALSO HAD SOME TROUBLE WITH THE CHAPTER B/C I DIDN'T KNOW HOW MUCH I WANTED TO REVEAL IN THIS CHAPTER OR IF I WANTED TO MAKE YOU ALL WAIT JUUUUST A LITTLE LONGER LOL. I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE ENJOYED THIS CHAPTER IT IS LONGER THAN THE REST SO I HOPE THAT MAKES UP FOR THE DELAY. AS ALL WAYS PLEASE R&R I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YOU ALL THINK OF IT. I AM ALL FOR CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM!! MUCH LOVE, VAMP!!
