Chapter 13: Talking
Bella's POV
I pick up the phoning dialing the Cullen's number; it rings twice before Carlisle picks up.
"Hello?"
"Hello Carlisle", I say
"Oh. Bella what can I do for you?" he asks
I can tell he is nervous
"I would like for our families to meet", I say
"Really?" he asks not believing me
"Yes. How about your baseball clearing in about 30 minutes?" I ask him
"Sure that sounds fine. We will see you there", Carlisle says
"Can you make sure the others don't over react to my presence please? I'm not ready for that yet", I say nervously
He must have heard the nervousness in my voice.
"Sure Bella what ever you need", he says, "What made you change your mind?"
I sigh, "I need to move past this. But it is going to take a while. You are going to have to be patient with me"
"Sure Bella. We'll do anything for you"
"Thank you see you soon", I say hanging up
"Everyone get ready we are going to meet the Cullen's in about 30 minutes", I yell
I hear choruses of yes mum's and yes Bells. I hope this meeting will go ok…
Esme's POV
We can all hear Carlisle on the phone. I wonder who could be calling him. After about another minute he gets of the phone.
"Family meeting", he calls
Everyone is in the living room in a matter of seconds.
"I have just got of the phone with Bella", he says
We all gasp. We thought she hated us.
"She wants us to meet her and her family in the baseball clearing in about 30 minutes", Carlisle says smiling
"I thought she hated us", Emmett states
"I'll let her tell you why. But you must not rush her. I know your all are excited to meet her again. But we will need to take our time. We have hurt her very badly", Carlisle says
"Yes Dad", everyone says but Edward
"Edward you must behave. Don't push her", Carlisle says firmly
"Yes Dad", Edward replies softly
"Ok let's get ready", he says
Everyone dashes off to get ready. I hope we can repair the damage we have done…
Bella's POV
Idiots. We are running late because Peter, Eric and Jackson wanted to set up a prank for the Cullen's lucky I stopped them. Now we are running to the clearing. I step through the trees first followed by the rest of my family.
"Sorry we are late Carlisle we had a few problems", I say glaring at Jackson
"No problem Bella"
I then turn to face them. They gasp when they catch sight of my face and neck. You could see the red scars that have never healed and the fact that I look a lot older. I look at each one of them they look the same as they did 90 years ago. I realize that I have actually missed them. Maybe this could work…
Carlisle's POV
We are all now standing in the baseball clearing waiting for Bella and her family to arrive. They are late in has been about 45 minutes now. Then we here the sound of footsteps approaching. Then they come out of the forest there is 18 of them including Bella. Now I now what Bella meant by a big family.
"Sorry we are late Carlisle we had a few problems", Bella says glaring at a man beside her.
"No problem Bella", I say smiling
Bella then turns to look at us and my family gasps at the sight. It would be a shock to anyone; it was sure a shock to me.
"I think introduction's are in order", Bella says with a wary smile
I'm proud of her for making an effort.
"Sure. Do you want me to go first?" I ask her
"No that's all right. My family already knows everything about you", Bella says
I wince at what she might have told them.
"I haven't told them your stories through. They are not mine to share", Bella says looking at us
"Thank you Bella", I say smiling warmly at her
"Ok I think I better start introducing everyone", Bella says giving us a nervous smile
"I'm sure you remember Peter and his mate Charlotte", Bella says pointing to the two of them.
The last time we saw them the had red eyes but now they are bright gold.
"It's good to see you again", I say putting out my hand for him to shake but Peter doesn't take it.
Charlotte sighs and then smacks him on the back of the head, "Shake his bloody hand Peter"
He rubs the back of his head, "God you hit hard woman"
But he comes over and shakes my hand.
"Pleasure to see you again Carlisle", he says but I can tell he didn't mean it.
Bella sighs again and runs her fingers through her blond hair. I'm going to have to ask her about that later.
"This is my blood brother Jackson and his mate Annie", she says pointing to the man she was glaring at earlier.
Annie comes over to us smiling softly.
"It's a pleasure to meet all of you", she says surprising us with a hug each
"It's a pleasure it meet you too dear", Esme says warmly
Jackson doesn't move and Bella sighs again and hits him on the back of his head.
"God Bells you hit harder then anyone I have ever know", Jackson complains
Bella smiles sweetly at him, "I wouldn't have to hit you if you just listen to me and that smack was for the pranks you where setting up"
We all laugh.
"Does he get himself into a lot of trouble?" Esme asks
"Yes he does. His partner in crime is usually Peter and Eric", Bella says smiling softly at Esme
"They like to prank then?" Emmett asks
"Yes they do. I lost count of how many times one of us had to bail them out of jail", Bella says with a soft laugh
Emmett laughs, "We are going to get on well together"
Peter and Jackson grin at him. I have a very bad feeling about this.
Bella, Charlotte, Annie, Mirabella, and Rose all groan.
"Know this I'm not paying your bail if you guys get into trouble", Bella says firmly
Bella then turns back to me
"This is Annabelle and Mirabella my triplet sisters. Annabelle is the Head ER doctor that you meet and Mirabella is the Head of Paediatrics that you have also met", Bella says pointing to the brunettes that looks so much like how Bella used to be.
"Pleasure to meet you", Annabelle says
"It's a pleasure to meet you too", we reply
"This is my mate maybe you remember him Eric Yorkie?" Mirabella asks
"Thought you were dead", Emmett says as Rosalie hits him on the back of the head
Causing Eric to laugh.
"Had to fake my death. There is no body in that coffin. Thanks for the flowers though. Bella told me you but flowers on all our graves. Very nice thank you. I thought you would have forgotten about us", Eric says
"We didn't forget. It was a shock though", Alice says
"Moving on. Some of you would remember Angela and Ben from our last time in Forks", Bella says
"It's good to see you too again", Alice says bouncing up and down
"It's good to see you again to Alice", Angela says laughing
"This is Bree she was changed by Victoria…"
We all gasp at that
Bella puts her hand up to stop us from talking, "I will tell you about that when I'm ready. Now like I was saying this is her mate Conner who I changed"
We shake hands with both of them.
"Before I introduce the rest. I have to tell you something's. First you are going to have to be patent with me, I have a lot of trust issues and I also harbor a lot of hate towards all of you. I'm now trying to get past that but it will take time. Second I will tell you things when I'm ready. And third do not push me", she says
We all nod our heads in agreement
"Ok. I'm sure you have realized that these two", she says pointing at two of the five that are standing at the side, "Look at lot like Edward and me that is because they are mine and Edwards children"
We all gasp. We all stand there is shock. How is that even possible?
"I have children?" Edward whisperers
"Yes and because I'm honest you have 14 children", she says, "Only two live at home"
That sent us into deeper shock.
"This is going to be a bigger shock to you but I have to tell you. 3 years and a half years after you left I gave birth again to 12 children. Which only 3 of them stay at home", she says
We are in shock she had 14 children with Edward plus another 12 later on. We left her alone to face of this. Suddenly a huge wave of calm and peace hits us. All my family looks at Jasper and he shakes his head.
"I think its time for you to meet them. Would you like too?" Bella asks with a concerned look
"Yes please"
She smiles gently at us. She knows that this is a great shock to all of us.
A boy with black hair and brown eyes with flecks of red steps forward.
"I'm Samuel", the boys with black hair and brown eyes with flecks of red in them says
Bella smiles at him, "He is named after a good friend of mine Sam Uley and his middle name is Masen.
Edward stares at her in shock as she said his last name as Samuel's middle name. She must still love him to name a child after him.
Bella then motions to a boy with black hair with brown streaks who has Gold eyes with brown flecks to step forward.
"My name is Michael", he says
"Michael's middle name is Jasper", Bella says
We all turn to Jasper who is smiling at Michael. He doesn't look the least bit shocked.
Next a boy with brown eyes and Black hair steps forward.
"I'm Matthew. You might know my power already", Matthew says
"You can break others powers isn't it?" Edward asks
"Kind of. When I get to know you I will explain more", Matthew says
Wow. Then is a truly amazing power.
"That's what you did yesterday didn't you?" Edward asks
"Yes", he gives a short answer
"Matthew's full name is Matthew Scott Swan. And he truly is powerful", Bella says smiling, "Know I think I better tell you the names of my other children in this set but I won't tell you about them or there powers. Just their first names. That's is their story to tell. Also most of my children are married", Bella says
"That's ok with us Bella" I say smiling
I can't believe she said most of her children are married. I hope they married well.
"Ok after Michael was born Melissa. And yes she is married", Bella says
"Maybe she will tell you her middle name it is quite unique", Jackson says
"Jackson don't you dare! It is hers to tell", Annie says hitting him on the head
"Ouch woman ok. I won't tell them", Jackson says
"Next after Samuel is my daughter Samantha. And no she is not married", Bella says smiling, "Next we have Trudy who is married and then Christopher. He is not married", Bella says smiling
"We should tell them his middle name", Eric says
"ERIC!" Mirabella says hitting him over the head
"Sorry I know it is up to them", Eric says
"All of you will be guessing Christopher's middle name it is made up of two names, you will also be guessing Melissa's middle name. Now onto another son his first name is a mix of two names and his second is just one name. Now I have two last daughters in this group who you will have to guess the names too. First one it is a mix of two names for her first and a female version of a male name for her second. Second one is a mix of two names and her middle is a name I liked and next we have a boy made up of two names for his first a boy and a girls name and for his second name a close family friend actually that goes for his whole name and last a boy made up of three different names for his first and one for his middle", Bella says
"This will be interesting", Peter says to Jackson
Causing both their mates to hit them to be quiet.
"Ok it is time I introduced mine and Edward's I won't give you names because they are special and you should see them when they tell you. I will just say nicknames you can see how close you get to their name if you want. You can have a betting pool", she says smiling, "and I think if Edward ever found out what AJ's power is he would be very jealous"
"Really?" Alice asks
"Really. He is really powerful", Bella says smiling
I look at Edward and he has pride on his face. He Knew one of his children's nicknames.
"Next we have my eldest daughter Nessie. She is married and is powerful", Bella says, "I will give you a clue because this one is hard her name has Esme in it"
Esme looks like she would be crying if she could.
"Thank you Bella", Esme says
"You don't have to thank me", Bella says and then she motions for the girl that looks so much like her to come up.
"I'm Jalice Mary Swan Cullen Cameron and this is my mate Jared we are married. I can copy any power I want", she says
"Jalice is named after Alice and Jasper. The J added onto Alice and Mary because that is Alice's true name", Bella says
"Thank you so much Bella", Alice says
Bella looks at her with a soft smile and then says, "Your welcome next we have AC and he is married. Then we have Jem. Now she is not married. Her first name is combination of three names and she has someone's middle name. That is all I will tell you about her. But think outside the box when coming up with her name. Next is a boy named after two in his first name and one in his middle. He goes by Ro"
"They will never guess those two", Peter whisperers to Charlotte who smacks him on the head
"Don't give anything away", Charlotte says
"I wasn't. I was only saying they are never going to guess it", Peter says
"Next we have CG his name is mixed with two for his first and just one name for his middle", Bella says
"That's an easy one", Eric whisperers
"Next we have another girl her nickname is Eo. She is married", Bella says
"That one is hard too", Jackson says
Annie says and smacks Jackson over the head again
"Next is Jis. Her first name is made up of two names and so is her second which also beings with J. She is married", Bella says
"That one is good", Ben says
"Not you too", Angela groans smacking him on the head
"Next is Jes. Jes is married and is named after two people in her first name and one in her second. She is a very unique person"
She smiles at me, "Next we have my daughter Em or EE or EC. Her first name is a combination of two names while her middle is just one name. She is married and also has a power that I will let her tell you. Next we have another daughter her nickname is Lil. She is married and it should be easy to figure out her name"
Then the man steps forward who looks so much like Edward.
"My name is Jazem Jackson Swan Cullen. I can feel emotions, I can also change them. I can also cut of people's senses and make them feel pain. I'm also a tracker. It is so nice to meet all of you", Jazem says reaching out his hand to let us shake.
Wow. None of the others have done that. His powers are amazing.
"Is that why we felt calm a minute ago?" I ask
He chuckles, "Yes. I could feel you needed a little help"
"Thanks", we reply
"No problem. Just let me know if you need my help again", he says
Now that was a big surprise. He was actually nice.
"Jazem was named after Jasper and Emmett and Jackson. The Jasper's nickname Jazz added with Em to form Jazem. Now my last daughter's nickname is Al or AA she is married she has a very special power much like one you know. Her name is also a combination of two names for the first name and one for the second", she says smiling
"You have picked wonderful names", Esme says
"Thank You Esme. Now rules as to this contest each person will submit 10 names for each child. The one who comes up with the most closet or one on the money wins the pleasure of Peter, Jackson and Eric waiting on them hand and foot for a week and the winner gets to pick what the other people wear. Deal?" Bella asks
"Deal!" Emmett says not backing out of a challenge
"This will be fun", Alice says
"I am in", Rosalie says
"If I get a change to figure out my children's names I will do it", Edward says
"You know I will do it Darlin'", Jasper says with a wink
"Carlisle lets have fun and do it", Esme says to me
"Alright we are in too", I say
"Now what else would you guys like to know?" Bella asks
Bella's POV
"When were you changed?" Carlisle asks
"On my 28th birthday", I reply
"Why is your hair that colour?" Emmett asks
"Why were you changed?" Carlisle asks
"Ok the reason for my change and the reason my hair is this colour is the same. I was dying of cancer", I say
They all gasp in shock
"I was diagnosed in January I fought for months I lost all of my hair. On my 28th birthday I knew I was going to die I could feel it. My best friend was by my side and he couldn't stand to see me die. So as I took my last breath he bit me. My wrists, my ankles, my neck and my heart pushing as much venom into my dying body as he could. I woke form the change 12 hours later with pale blonde hair, I think it was something to do with me on deaths door. It's like i'm marked by death. But we can never be sure", I say
They all look at me sadly. I can hear the thoughts and feel their emotions they wished they could have been there for me.
"Who changed you Bella?" Edward and Carlisle ask at the same time.
I sigh I don't know how to answer this question.
"Just tell them darlin' it will be all right. I'm not going to leave you. You will always be my best friend"
That makes me feel better about telling them.
"The person who changed me was…."
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