Hope It Gives You Hell
A/N: Hello, my lovely readers, I have updated this story and Family First; and will be working on typing up a chapter for Iniquitates Per Dominum Et Tempus. I sincerely hope my readers will go and check out my other stories. Thank you, all, for reading and sticking with this story.
Chapter 4)
After my conversation with her Angela and Ben about my upcoming plans, I threw myself into my schooling with so much vigor that everyone who saw my grades and the class schedule, knew that I was planning on graduating earlier than my entire year. And they just thought that it was because of the Cullens' departure that threw me into becoming a workaholic.
Weeks passed, with tests being aced and classes being passed. Money was being saved in an account, and I knew dad was putting some of his paychecks in the account every payday. I appreciated it.
The weekends passed with homework, and spending time with Angela and Ben. At this point they were the closest people to me, and I don't think I'd ever be able to lose contact with them. This is what I would've given up, just to be a vampire. Just to be with that Bastard, who so easily manipulated me. I was weak. But not anymore.
The school year was finally coming to a close, and I felt the weight of my plans land on my shoulders..
Graduation, which is in a few days, would be the last time I would see my friends and my dad util after college, and possibly longer. I haven't a clue what I wanted to do afterwards. What I did know, was that I'd always come home. Home, where my dad was. Simply because I would miss it, and him.
Anyways, as my thoughts drift to the rest of my plans that need to be finished whilst still in Forks, I prepared dinner. Just a simple Lasagna, with butter-garlic bread, and chocolate brownies for a snack.
I heard the door open, and the tell-tale sound of the Officer Belt land on the floor in the living room, before my dad stepped through the kitchen doorway. "Bells, it's great to see you. How was your day? What else do you need to do?"
"Dad!" I set the pan back on the stove top, and walked around the table to give him a hug. Yes, a hug! We've gotten less awkward with emotions, and it's been a relief. "Welcome home, dad. It's been good. And, I just need to stop on the Rez and say good-bye to some friends."
Charlie looked up at her, slightly startled, "I thought you and Jake got into an argument? That's why he's avoided coming over." I nodded my head.
"I have more friends, other than Jacob, on the Rez." I started to dish out some food, "And good for him.. How's Billy?" I placed the dishes on the table, and sat down to eat.
Dad took a bit, and smiled, after swallowing his mouthful, "This is delicious as always. Billy is good. Actually, he asked about you the other day. Anyways, how many scholarships do you think you'll have?"
As the conversation switched from the Rez to schooling, I could feel the tension leave my body. I was worried about my meeting with the pack, but that is to be expected-especially going into unknown territory, and because I used to be around Vampires. I knew I wasn't going to have a good reception.
After dinner and a long shower, I went to bed and dreamed of several scenarios and encounters with the wolves. Each one getting more gruesome than the last. Eventually, I sat up in bed and marked it off that sleep was a lost cause. I looked at the clock, and noticed that it was six 'o' clock in the morning.
With a sigh, I climbed out of bed and walked over to my closet. I drew out a pair of skinny jeans with rips on them, a black crop top and a leather jacket. I also went to my dresser and grabbed out a matching set of turquoise, and lacy, underwear and bra.
As I got dressed, I heard my dad moving around downstairs. Apparently, dad had an early work day. I opened the door and shouted down the hall and staircase, "Have a good day at work, dad!" I got a grunt and a swift good-bye before a door slammed shut.
After getting dressed, I curled my hair and put on light makeup. I looked at the recent tattoo I got on both sides. Tributes to my struggles and injuries, whilst being friends with Vampires. There was also a tattoo that outlined the teeth on my arm, to show that I survived being bitten. There were quotes, and on one side there was a dark tunnel that had a light at the end of it. On the other side, there was a wolf and a vampire fighting each other. The wolf was bleeding, and the vampire had an arm and leg torn off. It was very interesting, to look at. All details looked realistic.
That was definitely going to throw the wolves for a loop. I looked at the clock, one last time before heading downstairs and making a few things for a peace offering. 'Since they are so tall, and muscular, they probably need a lot to eat.'
By the time I left the house, it was already noon, and I had several trays of food in the back seat of the car. I sighed to myself, I could feel my nervousness boiling beneath the surface and my fear of their actions. Before I could back out of this last plan, I pulled out of the driveway and headed straight for the Rez. The less time I gave myself to think, the less time I could give myself to give up.
I had already known where the Uley house was, and was surprised at how quickly i found myself staring up at the two story house. I breathed in deeply, and opened the door. Squaring my shoulders, I grabbed the food trays and walked up to the front door. As I moved the trays onto one arm and balanced them, my other hand was already moving up to give three succinct knocks, and then there was a heavy pair of feet walking towards the door.
I shifted the trays again, and sighed with trepidation. 'This is not going to be fun..Why am I so nervous?!'
The door flung open, and there stood the alpha. He looked down at me. "Who are you?" He glared, and I steeled my resolve.
"Isabella Swan. I have some things I need to discuss with you and your pack. I brought food, and then I'm leaving." I said in a cool, tired voice.
His eyes widened a bit, but he kept an eye on her as his head tilted slightly. Before he turned back to her fully, "Let's go to the kitchen, Isabella. I'll take the-"
"No need. I can carry them." I roll my eyes at the man, and walk past him and down the hallway, where a low hum of voices were coming from.
As I entered the door, with food filled arms, the entire room fell silent. I smirked, slightly and walked over to a counter-which was right beside Jacob. When he opened his mouth to speak, I glared at him. I really didn't want to hear his voice, I was still pissed at the wolf.
"Don't you dare speak to me, Jacob Black. I'm here to speak to the pack as a whole, not just you." The glare was getting harsher, and the wolves were watching in fascination. Of course they all knew who I was. I was the Vampire Girl, I hung out with vampires. I wasn't about to let them walk all over me.
"You've changed, Bella." And before I could stop myself, my hand whipped out and made a smack sound. And everyone had gasped, as soon as her hand made contact.
I stepped back, body moving into a more protective stance, "Black, you have NO right, none, to tell me how much I've changed. And do NOT call me Bella. You don't have that right, either." I watched as his body shook, and a loook of anger crossed his mind. "Grow up, and get a handle on that anger, boy. I've spent a year, a fucking year, running with a coven of vampires. I don't need a wolf causing anymore gaddamn damage."
The other wolves watched in horrific, fascination as I straightened out of my stance and turned to them with a pleasant smile on my face.
"Jacob, leave the girl alone." Same said, after getting over his shock, and his eyes caught mine. "Isabella, what did you need to tell us?"
Smirking, I grabbed a muffin out of a tray and bit into. I chewed and swallowed the bite before answering him. "Samuel Uley, Alpha of the La Push pack, I wish to tell you of my year with the Vampires. And tell you of the threat that remains."
That caught the attention of the wolves. A threat needed to be dealt with. And so I began. I told them about my meeting of the Cullens at school, and how Edward disappeared for a few days. Then, I told them about meeting Carlisle and Esme, and the baseball game-where the nomads came into the picture. James, Victoria, and Laraunt. I gave them a description of them all, and got many looks of shock. I gave them a look, to keep them silent, and continued with the story.
I told them about James' hunter instinct, and about the fight with Charlie to protect him, as well as giving Rosalie and Esme some of my clothes-so they could carry my scent in the opposite direction. Then I told them about the escape to Phoenix, and the vision Aice had, and the call that followed the Vision. I talked about how I fell for the trick, how I tricked Jasper, the Pathokenetic, and Alice, the Subjective Psychic, into thinking I had to use the restroom.
And, finally, I told them about the Dance Studio. Everything. Walking into the trap, standing up against James, using pepper-spray to stun him, then the throwing around and broken leg i received, and about the bite that James gave me. At that point I pushed up my sleeve and showed of that tattoo. "Yes. It's cold to the touch." Was the reply she gave, when asked. And then I told them about Edward sucking the venom out, with Carlisle and Alice guiding his actions; while Emmett and Jasper took out James. About how Esme and Rosalie remained behind to watch over Charlie.
And then I finished out the year, with the Cullens' celebrating my birthday and then a few days later leaving. "The threat remains in the last living member of the coven. Victoria."
"What of the red-head? What threat does she bode? Laraunt was the one we destroyed in the field? What were you both talking about?" Sam asked, as the wolves turned to look at him. My eyes, reached his and I smirked.
"He was talking about Victoria wanting to get revenge on the Cullens. And to do that, was to kill the mate of Edward." I rolled my eyes. "Sadly, she's mistaken. A mate cannot leave it's mate, unless it's what's needed. And in this case, it wasn't." I looked out the window with a frown, "She will try to kill anyone who gets in her way. She is a threat. Remember her description, because I won't be in the state for more than week after graduation."
I could feel all their eyes on me, but one set was boring into my back with such intensity that I tensed and growled out, "Jacob Ephraim Black, glare at something else." And the glare was gone. My eyes turned back and met Sam's-cold, steady chocolate against warm, liquid coal.
"You're leaving? Why?" His steady voice asked.
"Because, I need to get out of this area for a bit. I plan to go to school, and find a career, before returning." Was the stiff reply.
He nodded his head and turned towards the wolves, "As the Cullens are out of town, we shall cover the town of Forks, as well. We will do that until there is no threat anymore. You'r father will be well protected."
I nodded and turned towards the other wolves. "I hope you all remain safe and whole. I'll see you all, when I return home." I looked them all in the eye, to show my sincerity in my statements. As my eyes landed on the third biggest man in the room, my breath left me. 'Not again, I've got to go.' I didn't even realize I had slammed my eyelids shut and turned away from the wolf. I grabbed one more muffin, before meeting Sam's eyes. His eyes filled with a knowing pain, "I need to go. I need to pack, and prepare for school."
And I ran from the house, ran from the male that had caught my eye, and ran from this aching pull in my chest. I got into my car and felt a sharp tug on the unexplained cable, that was attached to my heart. I glanced up and saw a wolf burst out the back door and into the woods, with a howl of pain. It was a grey, and silver, wolf.
I pulled out of the Uley's driveway, and forced myself to return home. It was late evening, and I didn't feel the need to cook, so I called for a delivery of pizza and wings. After making the order, I walked to my room and pulled out my duffle bags to put my clothes in.