Disclaimer: I own Bella.

Walks and Talks

Bella heard sirens that seemed far off in the distance.  She tried to open her eyes but found that she couldn't, the pain was too great.  She moved her hand from the cushioned place to her head, feeling something sticky as she place her hand on her forehead.  She began to panic and her breathing picked up.  She heard a voice tell her to 'Calm down' and that she 'will be alright.'  With that, Bella fell back into a deep slumber. 

Auggie had called the police after the incident, the police in turn, called Peter.  Groggy-eyed, and still somewhat asleep, Peter and Sophie appeared at the scene.  Sophie immediately went to Bella's side and climbed with her into the ambulance as it retreated down the dirt path. 

Peter asked Auggie what had happened and eventually why Auggie was out of his cabin in the first place.  To this Auggie blushed and stated that he was 'going to meet Juliette at the docks.'  Peter told him that he would 'let it slide this time,' and walked in the direction of the cabin containing a still-sleeping Scott.  Auggie followed Peter as he walked into the cabin. 

Peter walked over to Scott's bed and gently shook him out of his slumber.  Scott turned over and pulled the covers around him all the while mumbling incomprehensibly.  Peter tenderly said his name, and at this Scott opened one eye.  Seeing Peter sitting there startled him as he was now sitting up in bed. 

"Peter," he began, but stopped short when he looked at the clock.  It was only four-thirty in the morning.  Slowly he looked into Peter's eyes.  His eyes were filled with something.  What was it? Hurt? Anger? No, Scott knew those looks.  This one was more like…more like sympathy.  Sympathy? And then it hit Scott like a ton of bricks…something had happened.

"Scott I need to speak with you," Peter said staring into Scott's eyes.  He looked away when he told Scott he though it would be best if they talked outside.

Scott threw jeans and a sweatshirt on over his previously boxer clad body.  He quickly slipped on his sneakers and followed Peter out of the door.  They walked silently together for a few minutes, breathing in the fresh air. 

"Scott, something happened tonight," Peter stopped and turned to him.  Scott mimicked his actions. 

"What Peter, what is it?" frustrated this conversation was running in circles, Scott gestured with his hands as he spoke. 

"Scott, apparently Bella came to see you tonight, which is against camp regulations, but that isn't the point…" he trailed off and once again began walking.

"Peter, you said earlier that she had clearance to come today.  Why else would you have let me see her?" A line creased Scott's brow in confusion.

Walking side by side, Peter continued.  "No Scott, she came to see you tonight.  Auggie said…"

"Auggie?" Scott interrupted, "What does Auggie have to do with anything?"

A bit harshly, Peter replied, "Why don't you let me finish first?" Then at the realization at what he was going to have to say next, his tone softened.  "Bella came to see you tonight.  Auggie told me that she was standing outside what she thought was your cabin, but in fact it was another camp member's cabin.  This person came out of the cabin to speak with her.  Somehow, it turned into an argument, and that is when Auggie came in."

"An argument between Bella and some person? Come on Peter, I highly doubt that is why you would call me out here at five in the morning." But Scott's stomach was twisted in fear of what was to be said next.

Peter sighed, placing a hand on Scott's shoulder.  "When Auggie came in, this person had a hold of Bella's hair and was going to forcefully take her somewhere.  Auggie said something and went to punch the guy as he had thrown Bella upon his shoulder.  When Auggie went to hit the guy, Bella flew off the guy's shoulder and her head hit a rock."

Scott stared at Peter, drinking in the information. "Where is she now? She is okay right? Right?"

Looking Scott in the eyes, he told him the truth.  "I don't know Scott.  I honestly don't know.  Nobody knows right now what he might have done to her before she fell, but when the police arrived on the scene, she had more blood on her than they though would have been necessary if she had only bumped her head."

A lump formed in Scott's throat as his suspicion of something terrible happening was confirmed.  Tears formed in his eyes as he Peter again if she would be all right. 

Peter pulled him into a tight embrace.  Scott resisted at first, but then sunk into Peters embrace and soaked his green shirt with tears.  Peter promised to take Scott to the hospital. 

Together, they walked into the hospital room.  Upon seeing Bella, her matted hair, her bruised jaw, broken nose, and her split lip, rage filled Scott.  His eyes traveled down to her arms, which were filled with scrapes and bruises as well.  He clenched his jaw and his fists as he turned to Peter.

"Who did this to her?" Peter looked down and walked out of the room.  Scott was about to follow when he heard Bella's weak voice utter his name.

*L/N* Thank you all for reading and review…please do so again! Hope y'all like this chapter! Lilliana