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The three of them talked for a couple of minutes, then Esme led them inside. Jacob took a seat and Billy wheeled his chair next to the one Jacob was seated in. I came and sat on the couch facing them. Esme didn't sit down, but went to the phone and called Carlisle. Both of us knew he would be needed. She spoke in fast whispers that only another vampire could understand.
Meanwhile, Billy asked, "And why aren't you in school today?"
"As if you don't know," I replied, knowing full well that the light coming from the windows danced upon mine and Esme's skin, making it sparkle like diamonds. "It would attract unneeded attention. Why isn't Jacob in school today?"
"I called him in sick, because I have errands I needed to do today, as you know, I cannot drive."
"Why not do them yesterday, or the day before?" Esme asked, taking a seat on the loveseat.
Billy pointedly ignored her question.
I tried to hear his thoughts, but he was disguising them by thinking trivial thoughts.
I listened for Jacob's and was surprised. Why is dad doing this? He's only going to get us into trouble. We've already lost Bella to them, we can't get her back. What is he trying to do? I'm glad we lost Bella to them, she doesn't deserve to be dragged down by us. She is lucky that the Cullen's took her in.
Very interesting. But what could the werewolves want to do with Bella? I suppressed a growl directed at Billy and all other werewolves. I took pity on Jacob though, he obviously didn't want to be a part of whatever was going on.
Finally, Carlisle arrived. He shook hands with Billy and Jacob, then sat next to Esme on the loveseat.
What is Billy waiting for? Why were they even here in the first place? I know they can't be here only for small talk.
I glared at him, we locked eyes and tried to get the other to back down.
About that time, the door flew open. I knew it was Bella and Alice returning. There was a snarl from Alice that turned all heads except Billy's and mine, neither of us were backing down.
Another snarl followed that, I knew that one wasn't Alice, Bella?
All eyes flew to her, Billy looked away. Satisfied that I had one, I locked eyes with Bella.
I've never seen you this angry… I was almost shocked. The anger was radiating off of her and Alice in waves.
He'll ruin everything! Let me kill him please!
No! Bella you can't!
Esme went over and ushered them inside. Bella sat next to me, Alice next to her.
I could tell that Bella was trying to calm down. They'll ruin my life! I know it! They'll ruin everything!
I placed my arm around her shoulders and whispered in her ear, "Calm down, we were just having some small talk, there is still a chance that they might leave us alone." I couldn't make them sound convincing, I didn't believe those words myself. She could tell.
That's when the real arguing began.
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I was taken aback when Billy mentioned the fact that human's are stupid and would believe anything in hopes, or in fear, that it was true.
This had meaning to all creatures that weren't human. Werewolves and vampires alike. It was all to true. There were exceptions, Bella being one of them…
Something told me there was going to be a fight over her, it wasn't going to be pretty.
If only I could have left her alone… a voice in the back of my head was saying. But if you did leave her alone, she would be on the other side by now. I reasoned with myself.
Bella didn't even have any idea what was going on. Technically, neither did the rest of us. But for some reason, the werewolves wanted her, and they weren't going to get her.
"You do realize," Carlisle said, "That the five of us can overpower you now and your clan would never hear another word from you."
"The five of you can overpower us in human form, but not so easily in wolf form." Billy threatened.
"You wouldn't…" Esme said.
And there, right before our eyes, Billy changed into a wolf.
My lip curled and I let out a snarl that was more ferocious than the one I gave James a few months back.
The wolf barked at Jacob. He looked at Bella, Sorry, he thought. Then, he too, changed into a wolf and joined Billy.
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What is going on! Bella screamed.
I'm not sure, but for some reason, they want you…
Jacob leapt at me, I jumped up and tackled him to the ground.
Don't go for me, my father, get him… You can keep Bella for all I care…
His thoughts were pitiful, but I got off at him and lunged at Billy from behind. He was tackling Carlisle. Esme, Alice, and Bella were all trying to throw him off.
"You act as if we broke the treaty, but you were the one who did!" I screamed at him. He turned and leapt at me instead.
It reminded me of the time I let a mountain lion pin me to the ground for fun. I could easily crack his neck and he would be dead.
Billy's eyes were crazed, he was obviously losing it.
Soon, I had him pinned and he returned to human form. In shock, I climbed off him. I couldn't bring myself to kill him in this state.
"I'm sorry it had to come to this," he said. "We will leave, for now, but if you aren't gone in a week, we will come back. And when we do, we will come back with numbers and fight 'till the death."
Jacob returned to human form and helped his dad to his wheelchair.
"What do you want with me?" Bella asked him.
"You're on the wrong path Bella, we are just trying to get you back on the right one." Billy replied.
"What makes you think that making the Cullen's leave will fix this? I'm already a vampire, there is no turning back. And even if there was a way to, I wouldn't. I'm happy now, for the first time in my entire existence, I'm happy. Doesn't that mean anything to you? Charlie's glad that I'm happy! Doesn't that mean anything to you?"
"Charlie disappointed us when we needed him most. He knew that the Cullen's were bad, he didn't stop you from fraternizing with them!"
"Oh, he knew they were bad? Then why didn't he stop me sooner? I don't think you told him the truth about the Cullen's until you knew that it was your last hope, and even then, you had already lost me! You are not making me come to your side Billy Black, whatever twisted side that might be!" She was shouting now. I had never seen her so angry.
"Oh, and if the Cullen's leave, I'm going with them, so that doesn't solve your problem." She turned to us, "I can go with you right, if you leave?" she asked.
"Of course you can Bella," Esme said, "You're part of the family now."
"If we leave of course," Carlisle added.
"Thank you" she said.
Billy growled at us as Jacob wheeled him away.
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When we heard the car pull away, Bella ran out the door into the surrounding woods.
I ran after her and soon caught up.
She hardly heard me approach, she was so preoccupied.
When she did notice me, she sunk to the ground, shaking.
I picked her up and carried her to the meadow.
What's wrong, my Bella?
Billy, I don't know what's gotten into him lately. I've known him since I was little, he's never acted like this. Why is he all of a sudden trying to run my life?
I'm not sure, but I do know that he will never get you. I will not let him, neither will Alice or Esme or Carlisle.
Bella shook her head, Once again, you're putting yourselves in danger for me…
I turned her head to face me.
I do this because I love you. All the others do this because they care for you. They aren't doing this because of me, they've grown attached to you. They do this for you.
Oh Edward, Bella sighed, and here I thought our troubles would end after you changed me.
I drew her close to me.
Whatever troubles I go through, you're worth it.
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A/N: Okay, I will admit, I don't think this is one of my best chapters. But, hey, if you all like it, then COOL! Please don't kill me if is sucks though.