Rekindling What's Meant to Be
JacobxBella
Rated T
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or the franchise, as it belongs to Steph Meyers
Rekindling What's Meant to Be
Chapter 19
"Okay…okay, I'll go."
Edward grinned in triumph before saying, "I knew you would, my love."
Bella wiped her tears before saying, "At least let me say 'goodbye' to Sarah first before you take me away."
The vampire looked like he didn't want to allow that, but he also knew that he had ultimately won. He had gotten Bella back, even if it had taken some persuasion, and they would live happily together forever with no interferences anymore. Yes, Bella was hurt by his actions now, but she would thank him later. But he supposed he could allow her to bid her offspring 'goodbye' before leaving with her. Sighing he said, "Fine, but just make it quick. We have a flight to catch."
Sarah felt Edward loosen his grip on her before shoving her forcefully forward. Losing her footing Sarah was sure she'd hit the ground from her wretched stepfather pushing her, but she luckily caught against a large furry body. Looking at the wolf that had caught her, tears fell down her face as she said quietly, "Sethy."
Seth whined and nuzzled the teen, trying his hardest to comfort her. Sarah however was soon taken from Seth by her mother, the brunette checking her over. With worried eyes Bella asked, "Are you alright, Sarah?"
Sarah sniffled before answering, "Yeah, I'm okay. My wrist, mom…"
Bella shushed her and took a hold of her wrist gently, apologizing when Sarah hissed from her touching it. She couldn't believe that Edward would be so cruel as to hurt her daughter, to manipulate her into going with him by bringing harm to Sarah. Gently lifting her wrist, Bella placed a soft kiss on it before hugging Sarah to her. Holding her tightly she whispered, "I'm so sorry, Sarah. I'm so sorry that I can't be the mom you need me to be."
"But you are," Sarah replied.
"I can't even protect you from Edward unless I give you up. What kind of mother does that make me?" Bella gave Sarah a watery smile as tears stood in her eyes. "But never forget that I love you, and that you are the best thing to have ever happened to me in my pathetic life."
More tears filled Sarah's eyes. "Mom…"
Bella kissed her daughter's forehead and hugged her tightly once more before saying, "Goodbye Sarah, I love you."
Turning away from Sarah Bella looked at Jacob, him still standing there in his wolf form. She walked over to him and looked up into his big brown eyes. The tears that had been standing in her eyes spilt over onto her cheeks as she looked into Jacob's eyes, seeing the pain and love reflected in them. She opened her mouth to speak but a sob escaped her throat instead. Through her sobs she got out, "I'm so sorry, Jake."
Hating to see Bella cry, Jacob rested her large head onto her shoulder, allowing the brunette to grasp his fur as she cried. He nuzzled her and let out a soft whine, him telling her that she didn't have to go, that he didn't want her to. Pulling away Bella gave him a sad, pained smile before saying, "I have to go, Jake. I don't have a choice. Promise me that you'll take care of Sarah for me. Please, promise me."
Jacob didn't give any sort of reply right off to her request, but his big wolfy frame soon sagged and he nodded. Smiling at him Bella hugged him, melding herself into his furry body. In a soft voice she said, "I love you so much, Jacob Ephraim Black. I always have and will and coming back here to you was the best decision I ever made. I love you and will never forget you, no matter what. You have my heart, forever."
Large tears filled Jacob's eyes before he closed them, seemingly hugging Bella back. All too soon their moment was over and she soon backed away from them. Through her tears she said in defeat, yet her voice still full of love for him, "Goodbye Jake."
Knowing it wouldn't do good to keep Edward waiting, Bella turned and walked over to where the vampire was waiting impatiently. Stopping in front of him she looked at him dejectedly before saying, "Alright, I'm ready."
Edward nodded in approval before saying, "Excellent. I knew you would see things my way. Now, let us go back home my love. Our flight leaves in an hour."
No longer waiting Edward grabbed his wife and threw her over his shoulder before taking off, doing so right before Jacob could try and pounce. Jacob huffed before letting out a pained howl. Sarah, who had been crying since her mother said 'goodbye' to her, ran to her father and cried desperately, "Dad, we have to do something! We have to get mom back!"
Jacob looked at the distressed face of his daughter before looking towards Seth, the two of them sharing a mental talk. Seth soon nodded and walked over Sarah and gentle nudged her before indicating that he wanted her to climb onto his back. Sarah stared at Seth for a moment before nodding, watching as her best friend crouched down for her to climb onto his back. Before she did though, she looked back at her father and once again said, "We have to get mom back. He can't take her.
Knowing he'd have to phase back in order to talk to his daughter, Jacob did so and stood back on his two legs. He knew he was naked, but Sarah wasn't seeming to care right at the moment, nor was anyone for that matter, not after what had just transpired. Placing his hands on her shoulders he looked into the chocolate brown eyes so much like his love's and promised, "And we will get her back, I can promise you that. I'm not going to let him ruin our family again."
He then turned to Seth. "Take her back home, Seth. Keep her safe there."
"No daddy, I want to go with you! I want to go with you to save mom!" Sarah cried.
"No Sarah, it's too dangerous. Listen, I understand that this is all a lot to take in, to see that some legends are actually true and that your stepfather and father are a type of monster feared by normal people, but trust me when I say that I will keep you safe. Me, Seth, the entire Pack; we're a family and we protect our own. And we will get your mother back, even if I have to kill that leech."
"But what if you get hurt? What then?"
"I'll be fine, don't worry." Jacob hugged Sarah before picking her up and placing her on Seth's back. Seth looked at his Alpha and nodded before turning and running off into the woods towards the Black residence, Sarah holding on tightly. When they disappeared into the woods, Jacob walked over to where his father and Charlie were standing. Looking at Charlie he said, "Charlie, I'm sorry you had to find out about this this way, and I know you have a lot of questions. But for now, I need you to go with dad back home and stay there as well."
Charlie looked incensed at Jacob's words. "The hell I will! That son of a bitch just kidnapped my daughter and hurt my granddaughter! I'm going with you to pump his ass full of lead!"
Billy shook his head before saying, "Bullets won't do anything to him, chief. It will feel like the equivalent of a tickle to him."
"I can't just sit around and do nothing, Billy! I know I don't have all the details about how Bella is involved in all this, but I'm not letting him take her from me again, not after finally getting her back after all these years."
Sam walked over with Leah beside him, him holding tightly to her hand. Looking at Jacob he said, "It might help for Charlie to go, Jake. Cullen knew he could reveal himself here with no consequences and get away with what he did because everyone here knows about the Cold Ones and spirit wolves."
Leah nodded and said, "But if you take Charlie and confront him at the airport, he won't be able to do anything, not without exposing himself. Your best bet is trying to stop them at the airport."
"I'll even get my fellow policemen to accompany me to arrest him for kidnapping Bella," Charlie inputted.
Jacob looked conflicted for a moment before finally saying, "Alright, fine. Just be careful going about it, Charlie. All Cold Ones are cunning and conniving, so don't put it past him to do something sneaky."
Charlie nodded before running off to his cruiser, hopping in and quickly peeling away. Billy looked at Sue and asked her to take him home to join Seth and Sarah, Sue agreeing and pushing him back towards her own car. Jacob looked back at Sam and said, "I don't expect you to join us, considering you haven't phased in years." He then looked at Leah. "Nor do I expect you to try, either."
Leah shook her head and replied, "I won't, I'm not physically able to right now. I'll join Seth in watching out for Sarah."
Sam stood in deep thought for a moment before saying, "Sarah is family, and we protect our own. I'll go, but I'm not sure I have it in me anymore."
Jacob placed a hand on Sam's shoulder. "The wolf is as strong as its pack, Sam. And you have a strong Pack."
Sam smiled and placed his own hand on Jacob's shoulder before nodding. Jacob smiled at him before turning to the rest of the awaiting Pack. In a voice full of authority he said, "Edward Cullen has trespassed on our lands, completely disregarding the treaty that has been in place for decades. He harmed my child and kidnapped Bella, and my wolf isn't having it. I'm sure none of yours is either. Tonight, we go and get Bella back and destroy Edward Cullen and his entire existence."
The Pack howled in response to their Alpha's words. Jacob nodded and said, "Go home and get clothes, and then meet at my place before we head to the airport. That leech's immortality is now numbered."
The wolves didn't need telling twice and took off, those with partners allowing them to climb on their backs before taking off. Sam and Leah hurried to Jacob's car, Jacob allowing them to take it before phasing himself and running to his home. As he ran he could only think of one thing, and that was to get his precious honey back. Not only that, but he couldn't wait to burn Cullen down to ashes. This was a long time coming to him and he was finally going to get what he deserved, for old and new.
Bella felt sick by the time Edward finally stopped and placed her on her feet. Though her head was spinning, it didn't take her long to realize where she was. She was back inside of the Cullen mansion, not having seen it in thirteen years. She remembered thinking how wonderful it had been as a teenager, but now it was like some sort of tomb to her. It was cold and dark and empty for the most part, no longer warm and welcoming as it once had been.
Edward saw the brunette looking around and wrapped a cold arm around her, ignoring her flinching away from him. With a smooth voice and loving smile he said, "Welcome back to your first home, my love."
"This isn't my home," Bella retorted.
"Of course, it is. It was here that we married and formed so many precious memories. Don't you wish to rekindle some of that magic that we've lost over the years?"
"No."
Edward frowned at his wife before pulling her closer, making sure she wouldn't be able to pull away from him. Looking into her eyes he frowned further at seeing the hate and fear directed towards him in her eyes. In confusion he asked, "Why do you pretend to hate me so? Has that filthy dog Black warped your mind about me?"
Bella pushed herself away from Edward, or at least tried to, before yelling, "He didn't! I've always felt this away about you! I always have ever since realizing how wrong I was! And I'm angry that my stupid actions have caused the people I love nothing but pain, pain that you continue to add on to! And I can't believe you hurt Sarah! You claim to love me, but hate her and even broke her wrist in front of me! I'll never forgive you for hurting my child, never! I hate you, Edward! I hate you! I hate you, I hate you, I HATE YOU!"
Edward looked as if he had been assaulted by Bella's passionate declaration of hate for him. He looked momentarily wounded, hurt by her words, but he soon schooled his expression. His eyes however, they flickered with something that had Bella's heart stop in her chest. Closing his eyes briefly, he opened them before asking calmly, "Is that how you really feel, my love?"
There was a moment of silence before Bella answered in all seriousness, "Yes."
The vampire snarled before stalking off to the opposite side of the room. He paced a bit before punching the wall, the action causing Bella to jump as a large hole appeared in the wall from the impact. He then turned around and stalked back to Bella, her backing away in fear until her back hit the wall. Getting in her face he said sinisterly, "I don't care if you hate me, but you are and will always be mine, Isabella. You belong to me and no one, especially Jacob Black, will take you from me. You promised me forever, and I intend to make sure you keep your promise. In fact, I'll make sure you have no choice but to keep it."
"What are you going to do?" Bella asked, her voice shaking in fear. Even as she asked that question, she already knew the answer.
Edward smirked at her before answering, "I'm taking you back to the Volturi."
The moment Seth arrived at the Black house, Sarah jumped from his back and ran inside to the room she shared with her mother. She grabbed her bag and began to throw clothes in it, as well as her phone and charger. Anything she could fit into it, she put in there. Seth, who had stopped by Jacob's room to grab a pair of jeans to cover his nakedness, walked into Sarah's bedroom before asking, "What are you doing?"
"Packing a bag to go to the airport. I'm going to go after mom whether dad likes it or not."
Seth gently stopped Sarah before saying, "Sarah, your dad and I and the rest of the Pack are going to get Bella back. You have to trust us that we can."
"But I do! I'm not doubting you, but I need to be there!"
"Sarah, your dad will kill me if I let you go, and I'll never forgive myself if you get hurt. Besides, your wrist is broken. Let me wrap it for you."
Sarah frowned and looked down at her wrist that was broken. She bent it back and forth for a moment, noticing that it no longer hurt. In fact, it wasn't even numb or swollen. Looking back up at Seth she said, "It doesn't hurt anymore."
"What?"
"It doesn't hurt anymore. It's almost like it wasn't even broken."
Seth took her wrist and felt along it, noticing that the bone was set back in place. Sarah's broken wrist had healed itself, but how? Unless…Looking at his Imprint Seth said, "You have some Shifter DNA in you, Sarah. And I think it's starting to show."