Chapter 25

(Bella's POV)

He ran his talon up and down my stomach, the third time he did that two distinct voices came from downstairs. Oh shit!

"MOMMA," Arturo yelled.

"BELLA," Kalika yelled.

When I tried to get up to get some clothes Krishna stopped me, "no you don't."

I glared, "here use the sheet." He grinned at me as he put on his clothes. Well fuck, that's no fair! What a jerk! Their footsteps were at the steps now, holy crow! I tried to get up again and run to my dresser before he caught me but he tossed me back onto the bed, I landed with a huff and my hair got in my face. I had to push it back, and that probably made it look worse.

"Why?" I hissed and wrapped the sheet around me quickly so it was like a strapless dress.

"Because," he mocked me. Just as I finished wrapping and knotting it in some places they bursted through the door, Arturo and Kalika looked confused.

"Mom, why are you wrapped in a sheet?" He then gasped and looked at Krishna, "is Daddy going to kill you?"

"NO!" I shouted, I hope not.

"Oh," he sighed in relief, "are you two playing a game. If so what are you playing?"

"Actually I just finished Bella's punishment," Krishna had a wicked smile playing on the edge of his lips.

Arturo and Kalika held masks of sympathy; Arturo suddenly glared at Krishna, "I hope you weren't hard on mommy."

Krishna's smile turned into a smirk and he looked at me, "It was worth it, besides she learned her lesson." He patted my head and I wanted to bite it off. I hissed quietly at him and he chuckled. Kalika gave Krishna the scariest look I've ever seen from her, and then a flame flickered in the palm of her hand before it went away.

She gasped and apologized, "would you like to color with me Arturo?"

Arturo smiled, "yes." Then they ran off, slamming the door behind them. Once the door was closed and the kids were far away I jumped up and slammed Krishna against the wall. I was hoping to scare him but he laughed instead, fueling my anger.

"Was that really necessary?" I growled.

He placed his hands on my waist, "yes. I found it rather hilarious." I growled one last time before I released him and went looking for clothes; it was in the afternoon so I grabbed another pair of underwear, regular jeans, a bra, and a tank top.

"Awe, don't be angry Bella."

"Shut up," I said harshly as I walked to the bathroom.

"You should really watch the way you talk to me." He warned.

I was really annoyed, more at him than myself. I slammed the bathroom door and locked it and then tossed the bed sheet on the floor. While getting dressed I attempted to calm myself by taking deep breathes. Once I was done I slid against the door and started crying.I don't think I've been this frustrated towards him. God! I hate myself for missing Edward and loving sex with Krishna. I betrayed Edward, it's probably better off if I never see him again. After controlling my tears I peeked under the door to see if he was in the room, but I didn't see his shoes so I happily left the bathroom and made the bed.

When I entered the kitchen they all were there, Arturo and Kalika colored while Krishna sat there and watched them until I entered the room. He gave me a wink and I just gave him a blank expression, I walked right pass him and out the door. I needed to be alone before I did something I'd regret.

Krishna looked at me curiously, "where are you going?"

I didn't answer; instead I extended my wings and flew to the forest. I was hoping he wasn't following me, because I don't think I would be able to control my anger around him. But since I can never have what I want I heard his pursuit behind me, I didn't look back, and instead I focused on going faster and getting away from him. The tears I kept in were starting to shed and run down my face, I was a little shocked that I could cry since I was more like a vampire than whatever he was.

"Bella stop!" He ordered but I didn't listen which I think made him angrier as he also sped up to match my speed.

I didn't listen as he lectured, "You need to stop and turn around. You're going too far, Bella." when I looked down I noticed I was in a field I've never seen before but I still didn't listen.

He suddenly grabbed me, and I roared in anger. The sound phased me but not enough to make my anger go away.

"DON'T TOUCH ME!" I screeched and tried to break free but his grip was too strong. Wasn't I supposed to be stronger than him since I was a newborn vampire, and if you added the strength I have as being a part of him I expected to at least being able to take him down with no complication what so ever? We collided into the ground, making dirt and grass fly everywhere, the near by cattle moo'd in distress and fear before running off.

He was able to get on top of me and hold me down, he growled in anger and tried to scare me but it didn't work. I hissed back and clawed at the air since he was holding me down by my arms.

"Control yourself." He told me, I was out of his control and my own. I couldn't hold back my anger as I struggled more under his grip. More growls and hisses came from me as I tried to get free; soon I lost part of my anger as my struggles subsided. It was almost thirty minutes later before I just sat there breathing heavily with drooping eyes. Everything went dark as I felt myself being carried.

LATER IN THE DAY

I felt groggy and disoriented as I woke up, I noticed it was darker outside than before I awoke. My mind went through the events of what recently happened before I blacked out. I remember fighting with Krishna, but over what is the thing that left me blank. I remember crying, and him holding me down after flying to somewhere. I sighed as I got up to wash off my face in the bathroom, after that I checked the kids' bedrooms. They were both there sleeping peacefully.

I went down the stairs and to the kitchen quietly, when I quickly peeked around the corner to see if Krishna was there he was sitting in the chair that was facing towards me and near the backdoor working on his weapons. How will he react when he sees me? Should I have just stayed up on my room and hide there away from him? He probably would have come up there sooner or later anyways.

I jumped and was startled as I heard his voice calling me out from my hiding spot, "no need to hide. I know you're behind the wall." I fidgeted with my tank top as I walked around the corner and quietly sat down in the chair not making eye contact.

"Is your tantrum over now?" He asked tauntingly, but I didn't find it to make myself angry instead I just nodded and continued to look at my hands as I played with my shirt. I had the urge to apologize but didn't, because I couldn't reason with myself to say I was sorry over something that probably wasn't even my fault. To keep myself from blurting out the unnecessary apology I chewed on my lip.

"You passed out for about eight hours or so," I felt my eyes widen. He continued to mess with his weapon.

"That was some fight you put up earlier," he continued, "I think that's the most strength you've used against me. I've never seen you so angry, what was it that set you off anyways?"

I shrugged. Krishna laughed once, "You look guilty." He told me. "Don't feel that way," he said, "I actually found it fun to have a bit of a challenge. So thanks."

I looked up to see him smiling a little; I was confused as to why he'd happy that I had wanted to kill him. Even if it was fun why would you be thankful for something as ridiculous as that, I actually found it silly but it did help with my anger even though I didn't get in a couple of good swipes.

"Why are you quiet?" He asked curiously and studied me.

I shrugged again, and then remembered how long I had slept knowing I wouldn't be sleeping well tonight even if I get to. I probably won't even be tired enough to get to sleep. So what am I going to do so I won't try and kill Krishna again? "What would you like to do since you won't be sleeping anytime soon?" He asked me as he put away his dagger.

I shrugged, "I don't care."

He gave me a lusty look, "really?"

My face showed no emotion and he looked a bit surprised, "let's go for a stroll."

I stood as he opened the door and waited patiently for me, once I was outside he closed the door and we started towards the woods.

"So you really don't remember why you were angry?"

"No," I shook my head.

"Hmm." He muttered as we reached the edge of the darkened woods.

We mostly talked; well he talked while I just spoke little to answer his questions. It started to get a little bit brighter as we headed back to the cabin at a faster pace then when we left. In that little bit of time we spent together I felt us somehow become closer, I may not fully trust him but I understand him a lot better than what I did. It was later in the morning when I started feeling tired, but I held it off till later tonight. As usual the kids went out to play but this time I went with them as Krishna went out hunting, Arturo didn't need to go as often as him since he was younger so he stayed behind. Kalika and Arturo seemed to be developing a very close brother/sister bond, they held sibling love for one another and I found that touching. Today they played hide and go seek, they asked me to play and I didn't deny it, after playing for about an hour Kalika's stomach growled so we went inside to rest and so she could eat.

Afterwards they went back outside and I went upstairs to take a shower to change clothes that I had been wearing for over a day. I was now wearing a black tank top and regular jeans; once I was downstairs I sat in the chair coloring a different page. This time it was a bear. The day went by quickly; the kids came in when Krishna returned later that evening. By then it was late and Arturo and Kalika headed off to bed, and since I didn't get to sleep yesterday I was dead tired. I flitted up stairs, changed into my pajamas, and went to bed. I slept quite well that night, and didn't wake up till noon.

When I arrived downstairs after getting dressed in some thin sweats and a t-shirt, Kalika was eating a PB & J with some orange juice. Krishna was working on a new dagger while Arturo watched him and took mental notes.

"Can we all go outside?" Kalika asked happily.

"Yes," I said.

Krishna and I sat in the grass as Kalika and Arturo chased each other around the field, well Kalika ran while Arturo flied, when I stood Krishna looked up at me.

"Where are you going?"

"Hunting," I said.

"Have fun with the deer, foxes, and mice." He teased.

"That was so funny I forgot to laugh." I replied before taking off into he woods.

(NO POV)

It was a couple days later when Jazelle had a vision of a cabin that somewhat looked familiar, but since there were probably a lot of cabins in Pertwilla and Poho County she couldn't be sure of which one.

"Was there any landmarks that you noticed?" Edward kept urging her in hopes that she would remember a clue that might help them find Bella. They were all at Jazelle's house sitting in her living room.

"No," she said. "I'll keep looking." She told him and closed her eyes, it was a minute later when her eyes snapped open and she gasped.

"What?!" Everyone asked in unison.

"I think I might know where Bella is," she gave a small smile.

Emmett jumped up, "well what are we waiting for let's go!"

"I saw a highway sign that read 'East 9', she pursed her lips. That's a big highway though; she could now be in either three Counties." Emmett sat back down with a frown on his face.

"And what Counties are those?" Jacob asked.

"Kissel County, Poho County, or Pertwilla County, she sighed in frustration." Then her face lit up, "wait. I remember I saw a dirt road that led to the cabin."

"Where did the thing with Trish and Darry take place?" Alice asked.

"Well, it started in Pertwilla but ended in Poho."

"Then we should start with Pertwilla," Alice stood.

Everyone agreed, "It would be easier if we traveled on foot." Carlisle added. "Also I think it would be safer for you is you were to stay here Jazelle. I'd hate for something to happen to you. I hope you understand." He raised a brow.

She smiled, "of course. Just call if you need me," he said.

"Yes, and you'll do the same." Carlisle asked and she nodded.

After getting a map of the three Counties, they studied Pertwilla and once they found the East 9 highway they left Jazelle and headed east.

In ten minutes they made it to the long deserted highway that seemed to go on for ages, they traveled in the field instead oof the road in case a car was to pass. Soon they came across a strange familiar scent that made the large russet wolf and grey wolf growl in anger and made Edward hiss.

"We must be getting close," Edward said and down the road about fifty feet way they could see the road cut off. Before they could just barge in they had to come up with a plan just in case.

Carlisle suggested they go around the house in the cover of the trees that surrounded the cabin; they all agreed and quickly followed the order.

They all hid in the shadows in the edge of the woods, they could see two children playing and The Creeper leaning against a tree watching them. They noticed how out of the two children one of them looked somewhat more like The Creeper than the other one did, infact as Edward saw the creature child's eyes he instantly remembered Bella. That made him fill with fury; he had to hold back a growl.

Just as they tried to figure out a plan The Creeper's eyes flash in their direction, they all were filled with panic as a sinister growl escaped him.

(Bella's POV)

I hunted a full grown male wolf that I was shocked I had found, after that I had a deer. I disposed of the bodies and made my way back to the cabin, right then I was close to the opening I smelled nine different scents. None of then I recognized, but I was flooded with a million emotions as I entered the field and saw the picture before me.

Out to my left I saw Edward, Emmett, Jasper, and Carlisle fighting Krishna and the odds seemed to be going in Krishna's favor as Jasper was thrown back, caught himself, before going forward to try and capture him again. To my right I saw Alice, Rosalie, and Esme holding down Kalika as she screamed in fear, tears were rolling down her face.

In the middle and the closest to me was Jacob and I think Paul in their wolf forms growling at Arturo who growled back at them. Arturo cried in pain as Paul slammed him down to the ground to let Jacob go in for the kill.

My motherly instincts kicked in and I extended my wings to their fullest as I launched myself to Jacob and roared in anger, this roar sounded more sinister and angry than I had ever heard. It captured everyone's attention as they turned to see what all the commotion was.

I didn't pay attention as people called my name in shock and relief, the only thing on my mind during that time was Jacob. I extracted my talons and grabbed Jacob by his back left leg, throwing him across the field, yelping in pain as he went. When Paul released Arturo I gave him a cold hard glare and a growl letting him now to back off. I let Arturo climb on my back as I rushed over to Kalika and growled in warning at Alice, Rosalie, and Esme. Wisely they all backed away in shock and confusion before they all gathered next to Edward, Carlisle, and Emmett, along with Jacob and Paul who now stood near the middle of the field.

I held Kalika to my front as Arturo clung onto my back and flitted to Krishna across the field. I observed him from head to toe, he didn't have anything out of place like I had expected. I released Arturo and Kalika then stood next to Krishna crouching in an attack and defensive mode as I extended my wings to their fullest; I let a low growl escape through my clenched teeth. They all wore masks of horror as they saw how much I had changed since I had been gone; Edward was the only one to approach me and was also the first to speak.

"Bella," he called.

I heard Arturo whisper, "how does he know your name momma?"

I saw almost everyone's eyes flicker to Arturo as he spoke. I wasn't sure what to say at that moment, I didn't even know what I was supposed to feel. Was I supposed to feel safe, happy, relieved, and excited that Edward had finally came to rescue me? So much has changed, it had to have been at least five or six mnths since I've been away. I didn't say anything at that moment; I just stood there no longer in my crouch and faced them.

"Bella, love." For some odd reason I flinched when he called me 'love' and he noticed it, his face held a painful expression. I felt so guilty that I was hurting him in more ways than one. I was hurting him by not speaking, not running over to him to attack him with hugs and kisses, letting him see my child that I had by Krishna. I noticed Krishna holding a dagger in his hand as he glared at the Cullens' and wolves with disgust, I heard Paul and Jacob growl. Before this could get worse I turned to Kalika and Arturo who looked at me with confusion and curiosity with the new visitors.

"I want you two to go inside, ok?" They both frowned but otherwise didn't question me as they hurried inside.

"Bella, I've been so worried. All this time I though you were hurt and in pain, but it's a relief to see you alive." Alive? I'm far from it.

"Has he hurt you, Bella?" Jacob was now dressed and in his human form, but Paul remained a wolf.

"No," I said, "I'm fine."

"Don't lie, please. Is he making you say those things?" Edward asked in a hard voice as he glared at Krishna.

Krishna scoffed, "of course not."

Edward growled as he spoke, his jaw was clenched and he looked ready to attack.

"How did that little demon spawn come along, did he rape you?" Rosalie's voice was cold, I growled in anger. The name she used to call my son pissed me off, so in a second I had her by her throat and was back by Krishna's side. No one saw that coming.

Everyone gasped at me in my sudden change of temperament, "Bella put her down. Even though I think of you as a little sister I will hurt you if you hurt Rosalie." Emmett voice boomed.

I ingored his threats while Krishna looked at Rosalie and studied her out of curiosity.

I lent forward to whisper in her ear, "You should really watch who you're talking about Rosalie. I don't ever want to hear you talk about Arturo that way again, because as much as it would hurt me to do it I would hesitate to rip you apart."

She hissed and I tossed her across the field, I was surprised at how strong I was. She felt as if she weighed like a small dog, Rosalie looked up at me with wide and terrified eyes as Emmett helped her to her feet. Everyone seemed shocked that I had did that to her.

"Bella that wasn't necessary." Edward sounded mortified as he gave me a hard glare. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.

"I found it quite necessary actually, she talks about the ones I love I'm not just gonna sit there and take it. I'm going to fight back." Edward face changed with that sentence. I may not show it much but I do care very deeply for my small family.

"Even if it means hurting one of us," Esme asked with a hurt expression.

"If that's what it takes then yes."

"Would you like to explain to me how you got that way?" Alice's shrill voice said. She was clinging to very angry Jasper, but she un-wrapped her arms from around his waist, he grabbed her arm but she yanked it free.

"I'll be fine," she whispered in his ear and he didn't look so sure of that. In a second she stood in front of me and studied me, "when did this happen?"

I shrugged, "can't remember."

"Well how did it happen?" She lifted my hand to look at my claws that were at least an inch long.

"It was kind of like the way a vampire transformation went, but instead he used his blood."

"Why aren't you like him then? You still have the skin, and eyes of a vampire?" Alice looked into my golden-crimson eyes.

"Because when I was attacked by Victoria some of her venom entered my bloodstream but it didn't spread until Krishna's blood entered it."

Alice's eyebrows rose in confusion, "who is Krishna?"

I gestured to the one next to me who didn't smile or wave at her, he only gave a glare.

"Oh," then with the hand she was studying she gently pulled it forward.

"Come with us Bella, we miss you." Her golden eyes shined with sadness.

"I can't," I got out of her grip and she looked hurt.

"Yes you can," she pleaded.

I shook my head again, "no. I can't take Arturo away from Krishna, besides you wouldn't approve of Arturo's or Krishna's eating habits."

Edward's face turned into disgust, "they eat people?"

"Yes," I snapped. "And I don't think Forks wouldn't get suspicious over the missing bodies."

Paul growled and Jacob spoke, "the Thing takes after that." He gestured his chin to Krishna..

I glared, "yes. Is that a problem?"

"Actually yes it is. You know what I would have to do with no questions asked."

"Then you should now what I would have to do if you touched him."

"What about the little girl?" Edward asked.

"She isn't mine if that's what you mean; I found her and took her in."

"Bella please come home with us," he tried to dazzle me.

"No, I've told you I can't."

"Then leave him here," Jacob said.

My head snapped in his direction, and just as I was about to attack Arturo and Kalika came running out screaming.

"Momma stay, don't leave us," Arturo wrapped his arms around me with a bear tight hug and Kalika did the same.

"I'm not; I would never do that to you." I kissed the top of their heads.

I felt Kalika's arms detach themselves as she looked at the big dog from across the field that was Paul.

AN: Paul imprinted! Yay! :) Drop a review plz! :D