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36. My Bella!

EmPOV

Sam drove as far into the forest as possible before he parked the truck and ordered us to follow him. I still wasn't real happy about being out without knowing what was going on. I wanted to just curl up and think about my Bella. God I miss her so much! As we ran I was vaguely aware that we were heading to the baseball field where Jasper and Peter held the training. I looked around scenting the air automatically…. nothing. The forest was eerily still as we ran. When we stepped into the clearing I smelled Peter and Char. My eyes snapped up to theirs. Why are they here? Where have they been? "Sam," Peter said nodding, "thank you." Sam stepped forward to shake Peter's hand. "I trust everything went well?" A huge grin spread across Char's face as Peter nodded. "Sam, what's going on here?" Jacob asked with slight irritation in his voice. Sam simply looked at Peter who looked at Jacob and Quil before returning his eyes to mine. "They say your life can change in an instant…" Peter began. "Sometimes it takes three days," the most beautiful voice I'd ever heard tinkled across the field like a refreshing spring rain. My eyes snapped to the sound as the three men beside me gasped. "Bella," I breathed. My mind ran in a million directions at once as she stepped into the clearing. How did this happen? ...shes beautiful …. shes a vampire …. Who did this? …. MINE! ALL MINE! I flashed across the field and wrapped my arms around her swinging her around in circles. "Is it really you baby girl? I'm not dreaming?" I stopped and looked down into her face. Her lips were fuller and she was taller…WOW she's filled out! I ran my fingers through her silky hair as I stroked her cheek. "God I thought I'd lost you for good…." My voice trailed off as I realized I should have known about this. Peter and Char were laughing behind me as I set Bella on her feet. I kept her behind me as I stalked towards Peter. "You!" I said pointing my finger at him. "You did this? You didn't tell me? You made me think she was dead? You are a twice dead man…." I growled menacingly.

A strong hand on my arm stopped my advance. "Em, he didn't want you to hurt more if I didn't make it. My injuries were very severe. He wasn't sure my heart would make it through the transformation. Don't be angry with Peter, please?" I stopped as the sound of her beautifully soft voice begged me to. I turned back to her and realized I hadn't kissed her yet. I pulled her into my arms and crashed my lips against hers. I wanted to be slow and tender but I'd missed her so much I couldn't help my sudden need for her. I lifted her off the ground and began running without letting our lips part. A low growl escaped me as she pulled her lips away from mine. "Stop Emmett, I'm not leaving you. I want to see Jacob, Quil and Sam though, please. I promise I won't leave your side…. we still have some things to talk about." She looked pointedly at me. I dropped my head in shame remembering her last words to me and how I'd behaved. "I-I…" she placed her fingers over my lips before I could continue. "Shush…there will be plenty of time for that later. I've missed you too much to deal with that now but I do need to see them," she said nodding towards where we'd just come from. I nodded and returned to the field. "Sorry," I said slightly ashamed as I looked at the awed looks on Quil and Jacob's faces as they took in my beautiful Bella. I never thought she could be more beautiful than she was before….I was wrong. As I watched her move towards the others I stepped towards Peter and Char. "Thank you…both of you," I said quietly. Peter clapped me on the shoulder, "She's our family now. We protect our own…don't ever forget that Grizzly." He and Char grinned at me. "So does that mean you'll be my in-laws?" I asked smirking evilly. I really loved Peter and Char. "Oh Petey, I guess we didn't think this through very well did we?" Char teased lightly.

I'd been watching Bella move slowly towards Jacob and Quil while Sam studied her with a hard look. Jacob and Quil were still motionless and speechless as they looked at her. I was a little surprised when her head snapped towards Sam. "Sam, thank you. I promise I will never bite a human. As much as I love you guys I will abide by the treaty and stay off your lands. I won't hurt any of you…. ever. I will always be here to help too if you ever need it. It's the least I can do after everything you've done for me." She stepped right up to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. A low growl escaped my lips at the sight of her with another man but I knew it was just a family love. Sam tensed for just a second before he wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her back. "It's good to see you Bella. I'm glad things worked out…. the elders were getting a little nervous having Emmett at my house since he wasn't feeding properly." He chuckled as he pulled away and looked down into her eyes. "Bella, just like Emmett you are family. If you believe you're in control and will not harm any of our people you will always be welcome on the reservation. Maybe we can finally get you cliff diving…" his voice trailed off while we all laughed. She turned to Jacob and Quil who were both smiling widely at her.

"Dead looks good on you Bells," Jacob said as he pulled her into a hug. I could see the tension fall from his body as he held her. "I thought we'd lost you for good," he whispered into her ear. She chuckled lightly, "You can't get rid of me that easily, Jacob Black. Besides I haven't gotten to know your girl yet. You know she has to be best friend approved right?" They pulled apart laughing together. She truly is amazing. "How is she so controlled?" I asked Peter. He shook his head before answering. "I really don't know Emmett. I told Char I've only seen a transformation like hers twice before…" my eyes snapped to him. "What do you mean a transformation like hers? What happened?" I spat angrily. Bella had turned to watch us and gave me a disapproving look. Man…in trouble again. Peter noticed the look between us and chuckled before continuing. "That'll never change, man. Anyway she was completely still an' silent throughout the whole thing. As I said I've only seen this two other times when I was with Maria, two guys that were completely still an' silent through their changes. They were unbelievable. Their self-control was amazin'. They were fiercely loyal, superb fighters an' determined above anythin'." Peter chuckled a little before continuing. I noticed a shy look on Bella's face as Peter began to speak again. "When we took B out for her first hunt I promised her we'd run straight to the forest so she wouldn't be tempted by human blood," he shook his head and chuckled at the memory. "Apparently Seattle boy scouts camp in the forest just outside the city. Unfortunately they happened to have a first year group out there." Low growls sounded from the wolves, Bella looked embarrassed and Peter just ignored it all and continued. "You remember our sweet Bella's reaction to blood as a human?" Peter asked looking around at us. "She passed out at the smell," Jacob said as I nodded. "PETER you promised!" Bella scolded. "I'm sorry darlin' but they really do need to know. It'll make Sam feel better." Bella crossed her arms over her chest, "Fine." Char giggled as Peter continued. "I guess it's true that some of our human qualities are amplified durin' our change. One of the boys apparently hadn't learned how to use a pocket knife an' had cut himself. Bella here stopped when she caught the scent. She inhaled deeply looking at Char an' I with concerned eyes then sank down to the ground like she was gonna be sick." Peter doubled over clutching his stomach as he continued. "The smell…of…human blood…made her…nauseous," he stuttered out between bursts of laughter. Sam, Jacob and Quil covered their mouths to hide their snickers but Bella heard them anyway.

"So I'm a defective vampire! At least animal blood doesn't make me sick…" she pouted. I couldn't control my laughter anymore. We were all rolling on the ground in hysterics while Bella stood with her arms crossed over her chest defiantly. "You know mean people suck right?" she scolded us. I walked over and wrapped my arms around her. "Oh baby girl don't be angry. It's a good thing don't you think?" I asked as sincerely as I could. She nodded as I kissed her forehead. The others had gotten themselves under control and Quil stepped over to us. "Sorry I just can't wait any longer Bells," Quil said snatching her up into a bear hug. "Damn you're hot. You know…" he trailed off as he leaned in and whispered something silently into her ear. "QUIL!" she admonished him with a slap on the shoulder. "Damn girl you're strong," he acknowledged as he set her down. "You better keep those thoughts to yourself or I'll show you just how strong I am," she quipped rolling her eyes at him as he snickered.

"I hate to break up this happy reunion but I texted the other two members of our family to join us B," Peter said from behind me. Bella inhaled an unneeded breath and turned to face him. The look on her face was almost pleading as he spoke again. "Darlin' we talked about this. Jasper an' Alice are our family, therefore your family now. You don't have to embrace them with open arms but ya do need to see them. Besides if I know either of them, which I do, they've been tearin' themselves apart over this…. especially Alice. She'll be wonderin' why she never saw the accident an' blamin' herself for it," Peter said firmly. I let out a low growl at the tone of his voice towards my Bella. "Emmett, she's our daughter an' as such she'll be expected to learn certain things. As her mate your job is to make her happy. As her, for lack of a better term, parents it's our responsibility to teach her how to live an' adjust to this life. There are many things she's not aware of yet about life in general an' more importantly about life as a vampire. I promised Sam when he agreed to her change that we'd be responsible for her actions an' we will be for at least the first year. After that she's your responsibility completely." He slapped me on the back and chuckled. I tucked Bella into my side and inhaled her heavenly scent. "I love you B," I breathed into her hair. She wrapped her arms around my waist as we waited for Alice and Jasper to arrive.

It only took a couple of minutes before we could hear them coming through the trees towards us. As soon as they entered the field they froze. "Bella," Alice breathed before flashing to us and crushing Bella in a hug. "I thought we'd lost you…. how…. who…. what happened?" she rushed out as Jasper gently pulled her away from Bella obviously feeling Bella's discomfort. Before anyone could respond Alice was in front of Peter poking his chest. "YOU! Why wouldn't you tell us? She's our sister! We should have known….you….you…." Alice was railing on Peter and didn't even notice Bella's rising anger. In a flash Bella was in front of Peter and Alice was flying across the field. Our mouths were all hanging open as Alice stood up. "What the hell Bella?" Alice demanded as she stomped back across the field. "You WILL NOT speak to Peter that way! It's only because of him, Char and Sam that I'm even here. He didn't tell you because my injuries were so severe he wasn't sure I'd make it through the change. How would you have felt if he'd have told you and I died anyway? He was looking out for the best interest of our family. You will apologize to him NOW!" Bella demanded. Our mouths all continued to hang open as she spoke. "Go girl," Char encouraged causing us all to laugh. Bella sighed heavily while Alice had enough sense to look apologetic. "I'm sorry Peter. Thank you for saving her…. for turning her…. for giving us a second chance with her. I know we don't deserve it…. I don't deserve it so thank you." Alice's words were filled with sincerity causing Bella to smile as she fit herself back into my side.

"Now what?" Quil asked. We all looked around at each other before our eyes fell on Bella. She sighed heavily. "Well I have several things to deal with including Carlisle and Edward but right now I'm taking my man back to Seattle…." she turned and began running her fingers down my chest. "…to a hotel…" her fingers brushed over my lips. "…until I'm satisfied that he's sorry for doubting me," she finished as her fingers brushed the waistband of my jeans. I inhaled sharply as I noticed her jet black eyes. Chuckles and giggles sounded around us as she took my hand and led me towards the forest. We stopped at the edge. "Don't tell Edward yet…. let him suffer for a few more days if possible," Bella called over her shoulder before taking off at a run into the forest. My mind ran through all of the things I could do now that she was a vampire to apologize for my stupidity.

We ran to Seattle in silence. To my surprise Bella had absolutely no problem being around people. We checked into the honeymoon suite of a downtown hotel. Peter had warned me that Bella was really struggling with her strength so I handled everything at check-in. Just as we were walking into the room my cell chimed alerting me to a new text. I flipped it open as I took in the room. Sending clothes…. you'll have to dress her. ;-) Alice

I smirked at the text while Bella raised her eyebrow at me. I chuckled before holding the phone so she could see Alice's message. Her lips formed a tight line before she quickly snatched the phone from my hand accidentally crushing it in the process. She tossed the crushed pieces into the trashcan and stalked towards the windows. I slowly walked over to her and began gently massaging her shoulders. I could see her eyes drift closed as she enjoyed my touch. "I love you," I whispered as my lips brushed just under her ear. Her breath caught and I could almost hear her heartbeat speed up as it always did when I kissed her there. "Are you angry that you didn't get to change me?" she asked softly. "Never," I assured her. "I would have liked to have been the one to change you when you were ready to be changed but I'm just so happy to not have lost you. I wouldn't have cared if Edward had been the one to change you." I paused for a second. "Well maybe I would have been a little irritated if Edward had changed you but Peter and Char…..they're family so it's cool." I let my hands run up and down her arms.

"Eternity is a long time….I didn't give you a final chance to change your mind…I'd understand if you don't want me anymore," she whispered still staring out into the now darkening sky. I spun her around and tilted her chin towards me. "Isabella Marie Swan Whitlock…. wow that's a mouth full." I couldn't help but chuckle just a little. "I want eternity with you! Don't go back to the girl you were when Edward left. I'm not Dickward….I will never leave you….I will never hurt you…. YOU ARE NOT MY PUPPET…..YOU ARE MY MATE…. MY CHOICE…. MY FOREVER!" I declared trying to push all of the love and devotion I felt towards her into the words. My thumb caressed her cheek as she searched my eyes. "I love you Belly Bean…. forever," I whispered as I pressed my lips gently to hers. "I'm sorry I let my jealousy overshadow my common sense. I will never doubt you or your love for me again." I kissed her again with a little more urgency. "I will do whatever I have to do to make it up to you." I whispered between kisses as my hands slid down her body. She was a vampire now and tonight I would show her just how sorry I was about everything that'd happened before the accident. She was mine and I would make sure she knew it before we left this room.

Edward'sPOV

I hadn't left my room since the memorial service for my love….my Bella. Emmett was still MIA and now Alice and Jasper had gone hunting. It was strange yet welcoming to have the house silent of others thoughts. I knew as soon as Alice and Jasper returned with Peter and Charlotte that something was wrong…. maybe not wrong but they were definitely hiding something from me. Where had Peter and Char been the past five days? I made my way quietly out of my bedroom to the living room where they were all seated watching a movie. I expected at least one of them to acknowledge me but no one did. I sat in a chair in the corner of the room searching their thoughts for some clue to what was going on. Alice seemed almost…excited. "So how was your hunt?" I asked to no one in particular. "Good," Jasper said thinking about a sexual encounter in the woods with Alice. I wrinkled my nose as I tried to block his thoughts from my head. He snickered softly so I knew he'd seen my reaction.

"So where have you guys been?" I asked Peter and Charlotte hoping I'd find something out. Before either of them could speak I flashed out of the room to sounds of their mocking laughter. Disgusting…. how could they even get in that position? Why is everyone thinking about sex! I ran out of the house and into the forest. I might as well hunt since I've been pushed out of my own house. I ran through the forest thinking over the past few days, Peter and Charlotte's absence and sudden reappearance and Emmett's connection to the wolves. I suddenly ran into a scent I'd never expected to smell again…strawberries and freesia. This was different though…not as pure. I stopped and focused on the smell. Strawberries…freesia…. suede and vanilla…who is that? I followed the scent a little further and growled as I picked up a second scent…. Emmett. I turned and ran back to the house at top speed. I wanted some answers and I was going to get them.

Alice'sPOV

Edward had rushed out of the house when Peter and Char used our 'sex thoughts' idea to block Edward from their minds. Always the prude he couldn't even stand to hear thoughts about sex. As we sat there listening to Peter and Char tell us about Bella's accident and her change I was astounded. I didn't know a lot about newborns but Jasper had told me enough about his time with Maria that I thought I had a good idea of what was expected. Our Bella…. such unexpected behavior. As I listened to them talk a vision flashed through my mind…. Edward storming into the house demanding to know where Bella is! "Upstairs…. sex now…. lots of lust Jasper…don't stop until Bella and Emmett are back!" I rushed out standing and pulling Jasper up the stairs behind me. "Wait what is going on Alice?" Jasper asked sweeping me up into his arms to stop my ascent up the stairs. "Edward picked up Bella's scent…well her new scent. He's not a hundred percent sure it's hers but he picked up Emmett's mixed with it so he wants answers." They all looked at each other questioningly for a minute. "Won't he just follow the scent if we're occupied?" Peter asked hesitantly, obviously worrying about his new daughter. I closed my eyes trying to see something in Edward's future. I sighed, "Yes…so what do we do?" The three of them looked at each other again. "I'll tell him about Bella. He's not to leave though. I won't have him running off to Seattle and ruining her time with Emmett," Peter stated flatly. We all nodded and sat back down to await Edward's arrival.

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