Another Beginning
Chapter 29
Some Things Magic Just Can't Fix - A Lesson Learned Hard
Carlisle parked his car and entered his home, Bella's scent was fresh, she'd been here recently and immediately made her way the field way. Which meant she'd probably went straight to the Quileute pack, down by the Reservation. She had known them three years; she had known Esme would be out at this time of day. The car he had let her off with, but not this - she couldn't keep getting away with it. Otherwise she'd continue until someone or something got hurt. She might even risk exposing them; it was a very dangerous ground. He wasn't used to these kinds of situations, but what he did know was that angry females were a force to be reckoned with. Look at Rosalie; she'd killed her killers without even drinking their blood. This was slightly different; if he had been a normal man and father he'd have already called the police. He genuinely liked Charlie, and he was an officer of the law. He took his job very seriously, and nothing came before it he doubted even Bella did. Perhaps it might be better letting Charlie see and deal with his daughter, without anything being taken down officially. This was Edward's doing, he really should let his son decide. He was old enough to do so.
"She didn't just target Edward this time, what do we do Carlisle?" asked Esme looking conflicted, it's almost as if she was having the same thoughts as her husband. Being with him so long it wouldn't really surprise anyone if they did.
"I have absolutely no idea," said Carlisle sighing in irritation, Bella was becoming quite the problem for them. It didn't matter that Harry could fix everything; it was completely besides the point. She couldn't continue what she was doing. Although he had to hand it to her, as he looked in Edward's piano room. He'd never have thought she had it in her, to be able to destroy something so thoroughly. She'd always looked and seemed very weak.
They waited patiently for their 'children' to come back from school. Alice obviously hadn't seen them, maybe she'd done it spur of the moment? Or Alice just wasn't watching close enough. Either way this situation needed resolved and fast.
Five minutes later the six of them came in, Edward knew what had happened immediately. He could read their thoughts; he flew past them and looked into his piano room. He was dismayed to see his piano completely in pieces. It seemed Bella knew where to strike him after all, despite the fact she'd never asked things. Harry followed him, and everyone else did also, Harry took one look and was about to wave his hand. To repair the damage done to the piano when Carlisle spoke.
"Don't, something needs done about this, she cannot continue on in this manner. She might risk exposing us and you, we cannot have that. Edward you have a choice to make, that will affect everyone in this family." said Carlisle firmly. For once acting the head of his coven and a stern father rather than the normally optimistic vampire he was.
"What do you want me to do? Have her arrested? It might risk exposure even more." said Edward reading his fathers thoughts.
"Things have changed since we were turned, they no longer believe in magic and vampires. They are myths to them, and they probably cannot conceive the thought." said Carlisle.
"I say kill her, I don't want to move." said Rosalie a snarl on her lips just thinking about the bitch. She'd gone too far! Edward had to do something about her this couldn't go unpunished.
"I could Obliviate her," said Harry thoughtfully, although all those thoughts were about to leave his head when he saw what was up the stairs.
"Magic and our gifts don't seem to work to well on her, especially mind tricks." said Edward sadly, it sounded like a very good idea too. How much simpler and easier it would be too. "I can't read her mind, neither can Aro and Jane's gift couldn't work on her either."
"She sounds like a shield, you're right my magic wouldn't work…it would have bounced back and hit me. She's got quite the gift there." said Harry despite himself very impressed.
"A shield?" asked Jasper curiously.
"Well there have only been two other cases in the entire history of our world. A shield is someone with…well no magic but magic cannot be used against them. Our magic just won't work, hence the word shield being used for them. There is also a ground, someone who has the ability to stop your magic working in the vicinity. There have only been three of them in the world." explained Harry, "I'll show you the book."
"My magic can work on her," said Jasper "As can Alice's."
"Well emotions aren't on the same wavelength as the mind and pain receptors." said Harry.
"Your magic won't work on her then…so what are we going to do?" asked Jasper curiously.
Edward grabbed Harry's hand and led them up the stairs. Carlisle stopped the others following. Grimly shaking his head, no words were needed they realized Edward's room had been destroyed as well. Edward was rather worried about Harry's reaction. He also wanted Bella's head on a platter for destroying Harry's things. It didn't matter that Harry could magick them right again. The fact she'd done it, made him realize what a big mistake he'd made in wanting to marry her. She so wasn't the woman he had thought she was. This new side of her was very ugly, and he was extremely relived his feelings had began to change. He was only sorry Harry was also becoming the objection of her revenge.
Harry seemed horrified; he fell to knees and all but crawled over to his photos. With shaky hands, he began to carefully reconstruct them. Edward knew if Harry could cry he would be this was the only thing he had of his parents. He'd had them for seven years; you could tell it was Harry's treasure. It was well kept even if it was well thumbed through. It made Edward's guilt ten times worse. He'd made up his mind, he would have Bella arrested and she'd pay for her crimes.
"Repario," said Harry his voice full of aguish and horrified pain as he said the words. Edward watched everything knit itself back together, confused by Harry's widening eyes full of deep agonizing betrayal and fury. Walking over his broken disks, he knelt next to Harry. Then he saw it, the pictures that had previously moved…lay still, unmoving and without any colour. The magic had been removed from them. Despite Harry's attempts at fixing it. He closed his own eyes in horror; it seemed magic couldn't fix everything. How he wished Harry's magic could fix it. He'd take back the broken vanquish, anything just for Harry's pictures to be restore.
"She will pay for this Harry I promise…I'm so sorry," said Edward his guilt worsening ten fold just seeing Harry so still and in emotionally distraught.
"Yes she will," said Harry his voice deceptively calm.
Before Edward realized what was happening Harry had bolted from their bedroom. Edward cursed when he realized what was happening, it didn't take a genius to figure it out. "Stop him," said Edward as he broke out into a run.
"He was already out of the door," said Jasper running as fast as he could to catch up with the fast newborn. Emmett, Rosalie and Carlisle were running also just slightly behind Edward. Who had always been the fastest in the family.
"It's okay, lets just get to him before he does something, he probably won't regret." said Edward pushing himself further. He couldn't let Harry cross the line. Otherwise the other werewolves would tear him to pieces. They hadn't introduced him, they had no idea he was part of the Cullen coven. Alice and Esme had stayed behind; they were the slowest of the group.
The closer they got the more desperate the vampires became; they didn't want anything to happen to Harry. In his state he might even be able to get to Bella before the shape shifters killed him. Edward got to him first and tackled him to the ground, just steps away from where Bella and Jacob were.
Harry was snarling viciously, he flung Edward out of his way. Only to be tackled by Emmett and Jasper. It took three of the vampires to stop Harry from getting to her; Jacob had transformed into his wolf form and was standing in front of Bella protectively. Almost egging Harry on, having no idea who he was.
"Let me go," Harry shrieked at the three vampires, making them wince together in union. They didn't let up their hold, as Carlisle began speaking to him. Trying to get through the newborn rage that had taken a hold of Harry. It was the first true sign of his newborn side they'd seen since he'd woken up.
"Harry listen to me, you need to calm down…stop letting your rage control you." soothed the ancient vampire. He was just grateful that Harry wasn't using magic at the moment. Or there truly wouldn't have been anything they could do to stop him. Whatever rage he'd descended into, was stopping him thinking rationally. And it was a good thing right now.
"Let. Me. Go…I'm going to kill her!" hissed Harry his eyes glaring daggers at Bella murder intent in his eyes.
Bella was terrified, her brown eyes were large. She'd never seen a vampire go like this before. James or Victoria, were nothing on him. They'd wanted to kill her…but not with this viciousness. If he got free he would kill her that much she was sure off. She stared terrified clutching Jacob her only security right now. It wasn't long before the rest of the shape shifters that had been wolfs joined Jacob to protect the human.
"No Harry, think rationally, those shape shifters will tear you to pieces." said Carlisle his voice going stern and commanding. Since his soothing voice wasn't working, perhaps his Sire voice would.
"Let them try," snarled Harry still trying to break free from Emmett, Jasper and Edwards' grip. They were struggling with him that terrified Bella all the more. "Let me go." he hissed furious at their interference.
Edward growled before doing the one thing that might bring Harry back, he kissed him viciously on the lips. Demandingly, domineeringly, and quite viciously as well. Emmett and Jasper sighed in relief when he finally stopped struggling. They didn't move their hands from Harry, who was spread eagle on the floor.
"Everything will be replaced I promise," swore Edward once he drew back. "She will pay for what she's done."
"What?" cried Bella her face turning an ugly pale colour that didn't suit her at all.
"What is going on?" asked Sam staring between Bella, Carlisle and Edward who was on top of Harry.
"Bella destroyed Harry's personal possessions," explained Carlisle glad the situation was under control.
"That made him want to kill her?" asked Sam staring at Harry suspiciously.
"They were pictures of his parents," snapped Rosalie in defence of Harry's actions. She'd have done the same thing if the situation had been reversed.
"He lost them when he was one years old, they were the only ones he had of them." said Carlisle. "He also destroyed the only thing he received from his godfather. You went too far Bella, I am sorry but you have brought this upon yourself. The vanquish, we were willing to forgive…but this…has gone too far.
Jacob gasped, he was actually appalled, and on this unknown vampires behalf. The world must have shifted on its axis at one point or another. He knew what it was like to loose a parent. He had also said goodbye to his twin sisters, who had left the reservation. Knowing what he was he was rather glad for it. Since Leah had been able to turn, he didn't want to risk this becoming his sister's life. He treasured what he had of his mothers, and he wondered what he'd feel if he came back to find them destroyed. Admittedly probably turning straight into wolf form and running after whoever had done it.
"The broom will never fly again," whispered Harry brokenly. His spirits were filled with defeat and sadness. His godfather hadn't been the greatest one but he'd tried his best. For a man who'd spent twelve years in Azkaban then went on the run.
"We will get you a new one, it won't be the same but you can still keep the other one." said Edward. His attention solely focused on Harry, he needed him right now. His guilt was almost paralyzing him, but he needed to be strong.
"I'll never get a new photo of Hedwig," said Harry despondently.
"Come on Harry, let's get away from here, we will ask your friends they will be able to help." coaxed Rosalie, throwing a hate filled stare at Bella. He'd always thought she was mad wanting to be with a vampire. Even worse when she'd decided to become one after only one year. She'd never accepted her, but until today, she'd never fully shown Bella how much she loathed her.
Edward got off Harry, but never let him set eyes on Bella. They'd finally calmed him down. He didn't want Harry to be set off again. Afterwards they all walked home. All of them deadly quiet, not sure what to say. Or if they could say anything to help Harry.
"I'm going to call Charlie," said Carlisle 'You might want to get the broom and pictures away' he dared not say that out loud. He didn't want Harry upset or angry come to that.
"Alright, we'll be up the stairs." said Edward guiding Harry away from his family. He realized it's the first time in days since Harry had let him touch him. He had learnt his lesson within half a day, but Harry had remained stubborn. Somehow it didn't seem important to any of them anymore.
poor harry :( will he ever get replacements for all the photos he had? R&R PLEASE¬!
