Chapter 214: An Idea to Take Down Victoria

A/N:: Sorry, I honestly forgot about responding to the comments until I was reminded by today's Guest comment. I read them few days ago then I forgot when I was writing these past few chapters. Hope you guys weren't offended from how I responded in the Author's Note. I wasn't being defensive, I was just being clear, so yeah..

Ale's POV:

The reason that the Cullens return was because Alice saw in a vision that Bella jumped the cliff from cliff diving. Alice cannot see the Quileutes, so Alice thought Bella was committing suicide. Alice in distraught, she ran back to Forks to see Bella and confirm herself if she died. Thankfully, Alice was able to see that Bella was fine, and Alice was planning to stay at Charlie's place for few days I believe since Bella begged her to stay a little longer. I can't remember all the details, but I think Rosalie told Edward that Alice went to visit Forks because of Alice's vision. Rosalie didn't let Alice the chance to confirm with Edward, and Edward assumed the worse, so he called Bella's place. Since Jacob told cryptically that Charlie was planning a funeral over the phone with Edward, Edward misunderstood and thought Bella committed suicide.

However, the one thing that I didn't understand is why Alice was so urgent with Bella to go stop Edward. There were so many other ways that Alice could've stopped Edward without bringing Bella to the Volturi, and then making a promise to the Volturi to become a vampire .If Alice was able to just as quickly get to Forks, then she could've gone to stop Edward from getting himself killed at Rome on her own.

But..what if I stop that from happening? What if we resolve the problem with Victoria before Bella gets in contact with the Cullens and before Victoria's start making the army? We could stop Collin and Brady from phasing. We could prevent Riley Biers and Bree Tanner. I don't think they started the fever just yet.

If we are able to stop Victoria, then there will be no reason for the Cullens to come back unless Edward changes his mind and come back for Bella. Either way, the reason Victoria changed Riley and made the vampire army was because she saw that the Cullens came back to the area, so she needed more 'manpower' to take down the Cullens and the Quileute pack.

Even though I am sacrificing Bella's happiness to protect Collin, Brady, Riley Biers, Bree Tanner, Diego and the others who were forced to be in Victoria's army, fate will find a way for Edward and Bella to come back together. If they are 'meant to be together' like Meyers were pushing so strong to promote, then..they will find a way to meet each other again.

I hope…I am making a right was waiting for me to respond to him as I was thinking on what to say to him.

I said, "..Yes only because ..Bella does something to bring them back, and they stayed in order to resolve the problem with Victoria, so if we are able to catch Victoria, then they will have no reason to stay."

He frowned, "what did Bella do?"

I paused before saying, "I..don't think it is important to know, but as long as we have our eyes on her then we will be fine."

I asked, "do you have any ideas on how to stop Victoria?"

He sighed, "we have made traps and see if she would fall in them, but that bitch keeps invading them every single time."

I responded in understanding, "Ah, because of her gift of evasion, right?"

His eyes light up, and he said, "yes!..do you have any ideas? I am at my wits ends on what to do with her.."

Hmm. I remember the time that Bella smeared some blood up in the mountains to lure the newborns in Eclipse. Maybe we could do something about that. I remember Victoria and Riley lost concentration for a moment when Bella drew blood to distract them long enough for Edward to get the upper hand. We could do something with those ideas. I think I remember reading a fanfiction where the pack made a trap by putting vials of Bella's blood and use it to distract Bella.

I started off by saying, "Victoria..she gets distracted when she smells Bella."

Sam asked sharply, "are you saying to use Bella as bait?"

I shook my head quickly, "no, no. Hear me out first, please."

Sam replied sheepishly, "sorry..it was sensitive topic for the pack."

I continued, "Bella can draw blood and smear it at some part of the forest to lure Victoria there and then we can ask Sue to draw vials of Bella's blood. I don't know who, but some of the wolves can carry Bella's blood and use it to distract Victoria or keep breaking vials Bella's blood to distract Victoria enough for one of the wolves to deliver the final kill. I think it will be your one and only chance to get her because of her gift."

Honestly, I wasn't sure why they didn't think of this sooner instead of playing the waiting game with her including the Cullens. I know Charlie and his squad are still out in the woods thinking there are some killer wolves who are killing the locals. The better we fixed this problem, the faster we keep Charlie out of the woods. I still don't get how Bella of all people figured out that Victoria was the one who was making the vampire army back in Seattle. The Cullens are so much older than any of us, and yet they couldn't make the connection that it was Victoria.

He froze and leaned back against the chair in awe. He looked down and I could tell he was thinking deeply of what I was saying.

He said thoughtfully, "I-I think it could happen..Bella is currently at Jacob's place right now. I can call a pack meeting.."

He looked up to me and asked hesitantly, "would you be alright if I call the guys to the house for a meeting?"

I can't stay isolated forever. I gotta socialize eventually, so I said, "..sure."

I remember Emily would've feed the pack while they have their meeting. I guess I could make myself useful. I have been doing but eat, sleep and chill. I cannot be leeching off from Sam forever even if Alegria has the money to live that kind of lifestyle. I am still very hesitant to use..her money, but buying for food would be fine, right?

I asked, "maybe I could prepare some food for the pack? For those who got off from patrol, they are going to be starving."

Sam's face brightens up, and he said happily, "I would appreciate that a lot, but…we are running out of food. We would need to buy some grocery," He frowned and continued, " but.. I would also need to talk to the council, Jacob, Bella, and Sue about this plan. If Bella consents, then we can already have the plan all set to go by the time pack gathers tonight."

He looked at the time, so I said, "I could go to grocery store."

He winced like he didn't like the idea at all. I doubt Victoria would attack me in a grocery store with a bunch of people around. The only thing I could think of is that he is still anxious with I said, "how about I go with Kim? I won't be alone."

He said with a smile, "Oh! Then I can wait in the car as I make the phone calls, so I can help you girls load up the stuff in my truck. I know Jared has been telling me how Kim have been complaining of how cooped up she has been lately. It'll help Kim and help you girls get together as imprints."

I nodded, so I got ready as Sam made a call to Jared and Kim to meet them at the groery store. When I was about to bring my wallet, Sam dropped a debit card into my hand. I looked at confusingly.

I looked up to him, and asked, "what is this?"

He tilted his head in question, "My debit card? How are you going to pay for the groceries, haha?"

I said with a light surprise tone, "Oh, I have money. I was going to pay them myself."

He asked, "Oh…I have money to provide for both of us..The council pay us very generously for being a spirit warrior. You don't have to worry about "

Huh. I didn't know about that. I don't think this was from the books? From what I understood, they are taking their time out of their schedule to patrol for free and they are patrolling out of sense of duty.

Okay. I need to tread this carefully with Sam, so I said, "..I am happy that you are able to provide for both of us comfortably, but..I can also provide to Sam. It isn't right to push all the responsibility on you. I..know you are used to juggling a lot of things as Alpha, but you don't have to be Alpha with me, Sam. Just be yourself. We are partners, so you can depend a little on me…Grandma Eva left the deed of the house to me, and a large sum of money. I can help out too Sam..also…I bet it was you who had to pay the hospital bills..so can I at least help pay for groceries?"

He stared at me for awhile before saying, "Okay, you can do the groceries. We can use your money for other things too. We can get you a car, make investments for the future when…I do retire from being a shapeshifter, and ..when we have a family together."

I really hope he won't be pressuring me to have kids just because his wolf spirit wants it., so I nodded awkwardly. I gave his card back to him, and he smiled softly to me, "Thank you..Ale"

I smiled, "no problem."

We got on the truck, and we drove toward the local store. We stopped at the parking lot, Sam parked the truck, and we waited for Jared and Kim to show up.

I sitting at the passenger seat, and I said, "I know…I lost your trust when I attempted suicide, but…I am making more an effort Sam.. so I hope you can start trusting me again as I am trusting ..this bond with you."

I didn't turn my head to see Sam's expression, but I heard him say quietly, "Kay" when I heard a loud tap on the window. It was Kim and she was waving energetically to me. I smiled slightly to myself, and I got out of the car to meet Kim.

Author's Note:

I posted a lot of chapters this past weekend because I am going to be busy this week and I need to focus on my first story.

Enjoy!