Thank my mom for this one. I'm a creative slave! LOL
Anyway, time to reassure you so everyone rejoice now! Yayness!

Chapter Twenty-Four: Decision

"That's a good girl," Felix chuckled darkly as his cold fingers brushed my cheek. I sobbed harder and shuddered at his touch. "I'll do it quick. Just for you."

His words were coming to an end and I winced as his grip on my arm tightened.

Suddenly the weight of Felix's hand on my back was whipped away and I spun around, my eyes wide.

Snarling erupted everywhere as the blurs and dust flew around in front of me. Narrowing my eyes slightly I could see the familiar blur of white and bronze.

I rejoiced as Alice appeared beside me, grabbing a hold of my waist to stop me from falling to the ground. She held me tightly against her side as I went limp in her arms, the shock catching up to me.

The growling and snarling continued in front of use as the dirt flew in the air around the circle of vampires.

Suddenly it all stopped as the figure of Felix flew out of the circle, immediately falling into a crouch when he hit the ground. But that wasn't where the snarling was coming from.

Edward crouched low in front of us, the loud growl rumbling in his chest as he stared at the grinning Felix. He didn't seem to be hurt in anyway but the dirt was caught up in clothes and his hair was even more dishevelled than usual. It was obvious they had had head to head combat and Edward had won.

"Edward," Felix laughed a smile on his lips.

"Felix," Edward replied with a snarl.

"We were wondering when you were going to show up, didn't we Bella?" he sneered as he looked over at me.

Edward's growls heightened in volume as they both shifted their weight, ready to spring at anytime.

"Don't you ever talk to her," he growled as Felix whipped his head to look back at Edward. "Don't even think it."

"I'm afraid I can't do that," he laughed again, feinting to the side as Edward did the same. "Hmm. Always one step ahead Edward?"

"You could say that," he replied darkly.

"Well, let's see how you can do," Felix said as he moved slightly the side. Edward followed but kept himself in front of Alice and I. "Hmm, very good. And if I move this way…" He moved to the other side and Edward followed. "Impressive."

"I'll show you impressive," Edward snarled before leaping at him again.

They kicked up more dirt as the circle came back again. I was bringing back the memories of Victoria and James, both the same situations.

It stopped minutes later as Alice winced slightly. Edward was sitting on top of Felix, his arm around his back. I knew he couldn't hold him there for long but that's when Jasper and Emmett showed up on either side of him.

That was also the point where I fainted.

"Answer dammit!"

"Calm down Emmett."

My eyes flickered open to see Esme's smiling face beside me. I was in the Cullens house on the white sofa. I blinked as I looked around. Esme patted my head with a wet cloth before looking up.

She didn't even have to say anything for Edward to know I was awake. He was leaning over me in seconds, his worried expression turning to relief when we locked eyes. Esme smiled and continued patting my sweaty forehead with the cloth. I welcomed the cool feeling on my skin and I felt even better when his cold fingers touched my cheek softly.

"Thank God," Edward sighed and I was surprised at him saying this. "I thought I lost you."

I smiled slightly. "You should know not to believe that," I said.

His crooked smile appeared although the worry never ceased from his eyes.

"I'm getting tired of this Carlisle," Emmett's booming voice was heard behind Edward. "He's not saying anything. Just give me a few minutes with him."

"Calm," Carlisle's serene voice came. "We will not stoop to their level."

"Stoop to our level, hah!" Felix's voice laughed. "And I thought you could go no lower. Marrying a human!" There was a loud thump and an 'oof' as well as Carlisle's sigh.

"How does that level feel now?" Emmett snarled.

I furrowed my brows as Edward stared at me. "What's going on?" I questioned.

"Nothing you need to worry about," Edward assured me with tight eyes.

"It's awake?" Felix asked with a smile in his voice. "And here I thought it died from shock! Weak creature. I can't imagine what you've done to it already."

Edward was gone and a second thump was heard before he returned to me, his face murderously angry. Emmett laughed loudly as Felix wheezed slightly.

"Don't say anything like that again," Carlisle warned. "You might not be hit. Now tell us, who sent you? You said it wasn't Aro."

"I'm not telling you anything," Felix snarled.

"Emmett keep your fist down," Carlisle warned his son.

I pulled myself up but Edward's hand pushed me down again. "I want to know what's going on!" I said.

"No, you need to rest," he said, his angry expression not changing as I settled myself back down again.

"Don't worry, dear," Esme assured me, patting my head again. "Everything is fine."

I sighed, glaring at Edward. When he saw my own expression his softened and he smiled at me.

There was a gagging noise from Felix and Edward turned to hiss at him. I could almost picture the sneer he would have on his face, egging him on again.

"Edward," Carlisle's voice came in a warning. He slowly turned to look at me again, angry. "Now why won't you tell us?"

"Because I'm sworn to secrecy," Felix said.

"By who?" Carlisle asked again.

Felix laughed. "You'll have to kill me."

"That could be arranged," Emmett snarled. Rosalie hissed and I noticed her now, sitting on the sofa's arm glaring in her husband's direction.

"Alice?" Carlisle's calm voice came.

"I saw nothing," she said from over my head. "I only saw it when she decided to run."

"How is that possible?" Esme asked. "He was sent by the Volturi, Alice has been watching them."

"For an official command," Edward muttered, still staring at me.

"Who would send him other than Aro?" Esme asked.

"I'm right here," Felix growled.

"Shut up," Emmett snarled.

"Caius," Carlisle said. "You said he didn't like Aro's decision."

"Yes," Alice said with a nod. "That gives him every reason to jump the gun."

"They'll be here," Felix chuckled darkly. "Once they figured out I'm not coming back."

"Alice?" Carlisle asked again.

There was silence as Alice looked forwards into the future for their decision. Edward's eyes never left mine the whole time as we waited.

"They're thinking although I wouldn't doubt it that they'll be here," she answered grimly.

"How many would they bring?" Esme asked.

"For something like this, a lot I'm sure," Carlisle said in a slightly frustrated tone.

Edward's eyes tightened at Carlisle's words as he brushed my cheek with his fingers again.

"We don't have time!" Alice cried. "We can't run and we can't hide. They'll find us anywhere."

"And they've got Charlie and Renee as leverage," Esme agreed.

"It has to be now," I muttered and I could feel everyone's eyes on me. "No one's safe unless we do it now."

There was no answer as Edward stared at me, his eyes pain filled.

"She's right," Rosalie whispered.

Ah! I love Emmett in this one!