I'm so, so, so, so, so, sorry for not updating sooner! I just got back yesterday and didn't have internet at my uncle's house. He, unfortunately, died last Saturday. So we had to make an emergency trip. Well, here's the chappy you've been waiting for. Enjoy!
Chapter Thirteen: Visiting Friends and Former Family
We left the house at dusk, running at vampire speed we crossed the state border within the hour. We ran all through the night, stopping a few times so Anthony could hunt again. It was a day later at dawn when we finally arrived in Alaska. I sent Alice ahead of us to see if humans were around. Luckily, it was early and no one was out and about. We darted through the populated areas, Jasper and Edward keeping a close watch on Anthony. Anthony had decided to simply stop breathing when around any towns. It was noon when Tanya's house came into view. We all sped up at the sight of it, filled with joy at the prospect of seeing our friends.
Catching a scent on the breeze, I abruptly stopped in my tracks. Edward, who was behind me, slammed into me. I sniffed deeply and ignored the sound of Edward gasping for unneeded air. Alice, Jasper, and Anthony had noticed our sudden stop. They were by my side in an instant.
"What is it Bella?" Edward gasped out finally.
I sniffed deeper and hissed. Every one went on alert as I continued to hiss and snarl.
"Bella? What's wrong my dear?" Edward repeated his questions.
"It seems Tanya has some friends over. It's the Cullens." I snarled in response. Jasper and Alice immediately stiffened. Anthony looked between Edward and me, confused.
"Anthony, the Cullens are the former family Jasper, Alice, Bella and I belonged to. They're the Olympic coven. Each coven has it's own scent. (A/N: Just pretend, okay? I know that it didn't say anything remotely close to that in the Twilight Saga, but here it works.) They don't realize it's us because they haven't smelled our scent before. They only know another group of vampires is nearby." Edward explained. He turned to me.
"What do you want to do Bella? Should we wait until they leave? Or do you think we should go ahead and make ourselves known?" he asked me.
I thought for a moment, and then I answered my family's question. "I think we should go on with our plans. They need to know about the new Southern coven. Who all's over there, Edward?"
"All of them. Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie, Emmett, Renesmee, and Jacob. At the moment they are simply curious about who's approaching, but I don't know what will happen when we near them and they see us." Edward told me grimly.
"Well," I said bracingly to my family. "Let's go introduce ourselves. Shall we?" I asked, taking Edward's hand and breaking into a fast sprint again. Alice linked her arm through Jasper's and followed us. Anthony ran in between the 4 of us. When we got to the door, I, being one of the leaders, sprang lightly up the steps and rang the doorbell.
It was Garrett who answered the door.
"Bella? Is that you? It's been so long." he took in the rest of our group and his eyes settled on newborn Anthony who was standing next to Edward.
"Hello Garrett, it has been a long time." I agreed. It had been nearly five months since we'd left Denali. It took a while to find a place to settle.
"Well, you've certainly started your own coven, we couldn't tell who it was. Though, I'm sure you know the Cullens are here. You would've recognized their scent. Come in, it seems we have a lot to talk about. And you have someone to introduce us to, too." Garrett said, moving aside to let us in.
"Thank you." I replied.
I walked in and Edward followed me. Behind him was Anthony, looking extremely nervous. Jasper and Alice silently followed Anthony in. Garrett led us into the living room where the rest of his family and the Cullens were.
"Look who's back everyone! It's Bella, Edward, Alice, and Jasper. They've brought someone new, too." Garrett announced.
The Cullens stiffened. The rest of Garrett's family, however, stood and welcomed us. Tanya came forward and hugged Edward, Alice, Jasper, and me. Eleazar, Garrett, Kate, and Carmen also came forward and did the same. The Denalis tentatively shook hands with Anthony. I noticed Eleazar was looking at Anthony strangely. I couldn't see why until I remembered his power. Eleazar had probably never seen someone like this.
"Bella, Jasper, Alice, Edward. Hello." Tanya said after a period of silence. "So, you have a new coven member I see. Um, do you want to introduce us?"
I smiled. "Sure Tanya." I turned around and motioned Anthony forward. He gulped and walked up.
"Tanya, Garrett, Kate, Carmen, Eleazar." I addressed them, purposefully leaving out the Cullens. "This is our newest coven member, Anthony. He's only a few days old. Physical age is 35. His power is-"
"Is power with memories. He can take away memories if needed. He could do it to us all." Eleazar finished.
The Cullens and the Denali all gawked at Anthony. Anthony shuffled his feet and looked down. I looked for the first time at Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie, Emmett, Nessie, and Jacob. They stared at Anthony and I felt the need to say something to them.
"Carlisle," I said, nodding in his direction. He looked over interestedly. "This is Edward's and my new coven. We're the Southern coven."
I looked at the rest of the Cullens. Emmett was staring wide-eyed at my family. Esme, Renesmee, and Jacob were all looking at Anthony's blood red eyes. I started when I felt Anthony cringe into me. I looked over to his face and saw that he was absolutely terrified. I saw why when I looked over at Rosalie. She had a face of pure hatred. I moved silently, stepping in front of Anthony and gunning Rosalie down with a glare of my own. She turned away and Anthony relaxed.
Carlisle finally cleared his throat. "Hello Anthony, Bella, Edward, Jasper, Alice. It's nice to meet you, Anthony. We're the Cullens; Bella, Edward, Jasper, and Alice's former family."
"Well, we're only passing through. Anthony, being a newborn, needs to stay away from humans for a while. We originally were going to stop by to see if Eleazar could find out what Anthony's power is, but we no longer need that. We thought we'd make ourselves known anyway." I told them.
Renesmee spoke up. "Good. You're leaving. When? Can we make it as soon as possible?"
"Nessie! You will hold your tongue. The fact that you're ticked off at your father and I doesn't give you any excuse to act rudely. I may not be part of your coven anymore, but I AM your mother. And you will do as I say." I told her, my voice sharp and icy.
"That's right, Mother! You're NOT part of my coven! No, because you, Dad, Aunt Alice, and Uncle Jasper had to go run off and make your own coven! So you don't tell me what to do! Not anymore!" she shouted back.
"Renesmee Carlie Cullen!" Edward thundered. "You will show your mother respect! We are still your parents and you'll listen to us. Got it?!"
"No, I don't get it Edward! All I get is that you took my mother away from me! I don't have her around anymore. Not only that but you stole an aunt and uncle too! So don't expect me to give you any kind of respect." She shouted back to Edward. I took a deep breath. Jasper, Alice, and Anthony looked around nervously.
"Jasper, Alice, and Anthony. Go outside and wait for us. We'll deal with our daughter." I told them, my voice dangerously calm. They darted from the house, relieved looks on their faces.
"Renesmee. Carlie. Cullen. Apologize to your father this instant! He didn't steal anything from you. Jasper, Alice, and I choose to go with him. He wanted me to stay." I told her, my voice still low and lethal sounding.
"Then why didn't you, Mother? Why didn't you stay with your daughter? Do you not care for me anymore?" Nessie shot back, tears in her eyes.
It hurt me so much to see her this close to crying. To hear that tremor in her voice. She sounded on the brink of despair and hysteria. But her sadness still didn't mean she had to act this way. And her accusations hurt so much. I looked at her with reproachful eyes, my anger coming back somehow.
"Don't you even start, Renesmee! Just stop those thoughts right now!" I said sharply.
"No, Bella. Let her say what she wants." Rosalie addressed me. "You may be her mother, but she's an adult and you don't have any parental control over her anymore. Besides! She's absolutely right. You're horrible for leaving her. For leaving this family!" Edward snarled behind me and outside I could hear the others' snarls and hisses.
"Rosalie! You just keep your mouth shut on this issue! And technically, Renesmee is only 10 years old. We still have every right to discipline her the way we wish to. You are only her aunt, not her mother or father!" Edward snapped.
"Bella," Rosalie said, turning to me. "Why don't you keep a better reign on that husband of yours? He's got quiet a temper." She sneered at me and that was the last straw.
I bared my teeth and a feral snarl ripped from my throat. Rosalie snarled back and started circling me. The others in the room all tensed. The Cullens looked ready to kill if necessary. Tanya and her family looked around nervously. I knew they didn't want to have to deal with any of this. Outside the snarls were becoming louder. I turned my attention back to Rosalie.
Hissing, I addressed her. "Lay off of Edward, Rosalie. I'm warning you now!" she sneered again. And I growled louder then ever. That set her off.
Rosalie lunged at me and struck me. I was slammed into the wall. I heard Edward growl furiously some where near by. I opened my eyes in time to see him lunge at Rosalie and bite her. She yelled out in pain and Emmett darted forward to grab Edward. Before he could lay a hand on Edward, I jumped onto Emmett's back and had my teeth inches from his neck.
"I don't want to hurt you, Emmett. If I let you go, you back off and leave Edward alone." I hissed in his ear. He snarled in reply, but started backing away. I leaped off of Emmett's back and turned away. I felt a sharp pain as Rosalie jumped me and took off my hand.
Very suddenly, the entire room was filled with snarls and growls. Edward was beside me holding me to him and growling at Rosalie. Jasper and Alice had leapt to my side and Anthony, Eleazar, and Garrett were facing off with Rosalie, Emmett, and Carlisle. I gasped for breath and groaned in pain. Edward scooped me up and held me close.
"You shouldn't have done that! We'll leave now and we won't be coming near you for sake of a fight not breaking out. You've been warned. Come into our territory and we won't hesitate to fight you off." Edward said menacingly.
He growled once, and then left the room. Anthony followed behind with Alice and Jasper tailing him. We darted away and once we were deep into the woods, Edward gently lay me down. Anthony, Alice, and Jasper kept watch while Edward helped me.
I groaned again and whispered to Edward, "I don't think I'll be forgiving them now."
"I couldn't agree more." He said in reply. Gently, he took my arm and let my separated hand touch my wrist. They snapped back together with a painful crunch. I yelled out and Edward held me close.
"Bella, are you all right?" Anthony, Alice, and Jasper chorused.
"Yeah, I'm fine guys. Thanks for getting in there so fast." I told them. I flexed my newly reassembled hand and winced slightly. Edward held me closer and I could hear the protective snarls just dying to be let out. I got shakily to my feet.
"Come on, let's get to the cottage." I told the group. We all ran off into the woods and toward the mountains.
So whaddya think? Rosalie sounds pretty normal, right? I hope you liked. I'll try to update a lot over the next few days to make up for leaving you without an update for TWO WHOLE WEEKS!!! PLease read and review nad here's the sneak peak. Anon reviewers don't get an extended one, but i do accept them. Regular reviewers (a.k.a. with accounts) get an extended Sneak Peak here ya go!
We were walking outside when it happened. Alice got a glazed look in her eyes and Edward tensed beside me, flashing Jasper a look of alarm. They both jumped forward just as Anthony stiffened and inhaled deeply, his eyes already adapting a crazed look. He snarled and slipped into an all too familiar hunting crouch.
Dun, Dun, Duh......lol. Well, reviews are wonderful and I love all of you all who have reviewed to bits! (In a non freaky way) By the way: I'm posting a Harry Potter story later. Keep a look out for it!
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