Twilight Fan fiction
Transitionals
Disclaimer: I do not, nor will I ever own Twilight. I do use some sentences directly from the book, I don't own them. They were originally and forever owned by Stephenie Meyer.
Hey everyone, things are really getting exciting here in Transitionals central so to speak. We have the first and second stories complete with Bella's POV. I'm working on finishing up the Cullens' POV's for this story so I can get to their POV for Transitionals: New Moon.
Bella's POV for the Third story Transitionals: Eclipse, is not coming along as fast as I like, but it is getting there.
Also just to let you all know, Four the next four months I will be having very limited internet access. Because of that I don't know how I'll be able to post chapters. I will be writing as much as I can, and I will be posting whenever I can. So there maybe possible chances of more than one upload at a time.
I hope you guys like this chapter. Personally I'm finding that I prefer the Cullen's POV to Bella's. Writing it seems harder though, but it also seems like more fun.
I would like to dedicate this chapter to my family. They are very supportive and encourage me to continue writing every day.
Chapter 13
Esme's POV
We all relaxed slightly when we heard Bella explain what was going on.
Edward finally asked Bella to let him show her around the house. This was the house that Edward had woken up in as a vampire. The fact that he was getting to share that with Bella was exciting.
I busied myself with making the girls' breakfast, giving them as much privacy as I could.
The morning went by fast. While Bella tried to reassure us that it wasn't our fault and we couldn't possible have known, we all apologized for the incident last night with the Hunters. We knew Bella believed that, and we also knew there was truth in it, but that didn't mean we weren't sorry.
I knew for a fact that the incident last night had really upset Edward. He wouldn't talk about it; staying up in his old room with Bella the entire night. When Emmett had asked what the Hunters had been thinking the only answer he had got was a deep growl. The tone was low enough Bella wasn't woken up from it, thankfully.
I don't think my poor son had really thought about the mental difficulty of dealing with the people after his love. His ability to hear their thoughts would be a problem, whether he thought so or not. If he got too upset because of something he heard in their thoughts he might react irrationally.
It worried me that he'd do something and he'd get hurt. I know he can take care of himself but I'm a mother; it's my job to worry.
I was going to be spending a lot of my time worrying; especially over Bella and Anna.
When it was time to leave for the airport, Rose tried to carry Anna back to the cars. Tears filled Anna's eyes and a second later she started crying.
My heart broke, and I struggled to figure out how to help.
Anna struggled in Rose's arms crying until Bella took her. The poor thing didn't want to be away from her aunt. This trip hadn't done anything to help Anna's anxiety. It was going to take a while for her to get used to being away from Bella; and I wasn't sure how we would be able to help the matter.
Edward carried Bella and Anna easily to the parking lot where we had left the cars.
We were going to have to move things around so that Anna would be comfortable. That wouldn't be a problem though.
Surprisingly though Alice placed Cissy's carrier in the back of Carlisle's rental car. Before any of us could question her though she ushered as away from the cars. I scanned the area like all the others were.
"It's alright, no one's here but us," Alice whispered. From the tone of her voice I knew it was true. I also knew whatever she wanted to talk about was important.
"Is everything alright Alice?" Carlisle asked, keeping his voice out of Bella's hearing range.
Alice spared a glance at the cars. "I want to talk about Anna."
We all nodded. While we still hadn't known Bella and girls very long, in all the time we had spent watching over them, none of us had heard Anna cry as much as she has on this trip. And none of us had ever seen her throw a fit. It was a shock to all of us seeing her like that.
"This trip was supposed to help Anna, but it's only made things worse." Rose glanced at the car. "She's never going to want to leave Bella's side now."
Edward crossed his arms over his chest. "She determined to never leave her side." He had no doubt gotten that from her thoughts.
This wasn't good. Anna needed to be able to be away from Bella, and Bella needed time away from Anna.
Jasper grimaced. "There's not much we can do about it now. Anna needs time to calm down. Last night set her back, that's true, but we should have expected something like this. We need to be more cautious when we leave the state, and thoughtful around Anna."
Carlisle nodded in agreement. "Regardless of what happened last night, we knew this was going to be difficult with Anna. She needs time, but I think this would be a lot easier if we try to deal with this back at home. If Anna can be comfortable being without Bella at home, then she might have an easier time of it when Bella has to travel for work."
"What are we going to do about the ride to the jet?" Emmett gestured to the cars. "Bella's already got the girls buckled in, so she's going to have ride in that car."
That wouldn't be too difficult to deal with. Edward could drive that car and Carlisle could drive the other.
Alice shook her head. "That won't be a good idea."
"What won't be a good idea?" Rose asked quickly.
Alice was checking the future though and didn't answer. She sighed. "Not sure why, but Anna gets upset if anyone but Esme tries to drive the car.
My heart called out to the girl and hurried over to the car. I already had a special bond with her and Cissy, since I help take care of them at night. I loved them.
"We should leave as quickly as possible, I sense something coming from that direction." I didn't turn to see which direction Jasper had pointed to, but I did hear Edward growl.
I opened the door to the car, helped Bella inside and had her buckled before Edward could ask me to hurry. I shut the door and darted to my own seat, not bothering with my own seatbelt so I could leave that much sooner.
I smiled warmly at Bella before driving towards the airport. "Alice saw that this was the best seating arrangements." I didn't want to worry her about what else we discussed; then again it wasn't something she didn't already know.
We returned the cars, and met Duke at the jet. He went straight for Bella. It was obvious how much the young man cared for her and the girls. He acted like they were family. I couldn't help but wonder if he was, in some way; or maybe he had been going to join the family?
"I feel horrible," he sounded like it.
Bella pushed him away. "Not you too. I've already had everyone else apologize. Can we just leave it in the past and go home already?"
Duke smiled slightly. "All aboard." He swept his arm towards the open door dramatically, trying to be upbeat.
Bella laughed and I expected Anna to do so also but she didn't.
Anna wasn't herself. She spent the flight sitting on Bella's lap. We didn't try to get her to sit in her own seat after her first refusal. We knew we wouldn't win the argument. She'd be fine on Bella's lap though.
I really started worrying about Anna once we landed. As we were saying our goodbyes to Duke Anna stood quietly, looking like she was in her own world. Her blank face was difficult to watch, she had completely zoned out. She didn't seem to notice when Duke hugged her at all.
Bella's response to Anna's lack of reaction was enough for me to know everything was wrong. "I don't know what's wrong with her," She whispered in Duke's ear as she gave him a hug goodbye.
"It's okay Bella, she's just upset with herself. She thinks she failed you, since you got cornered by some amateur Hunters." I don't think any of us were reassured by his words.
It wasn't true, Anna hadn't failed Bella, and we needed to help the little girl see that. Anna and Bella both had trouble seeing what is and isn't their fault. They would need help seeing the truth, and we would have to be careful how we tried to help them understand.
"That's what I was afraid of," Bella grumbled.
"We need to leave, Bella." Edward reached for Bella's hand, taking it gently. "You need to start training you mental shield so your percentage will stop increasing." He added urgently.
I felt horrible, we should have suggested her working on it on the plane. She could have used the extra time, and Duke may have had an idea of how to help her. I had no clue how Bella was going to be able to train her shield, or how we could really help her.
It didn't really matter now. She'd get to work eventually and everything would be fine. We'd help her however who could.
Edward's POV
I watched Bella carefully as we headed home. She sat silently in the passenger seat. When she had checked her percentage her face had become worried before turning thoughtful. I couldn't take much more of her silent mind.
"What are you thinking?"
She smiled, and turned in her seat. "I was just thinking about my percentage."
That was obvious. I nodded, hoping that if I kept quiet that she'd continue, and tell me what was bothering her.
"One point seven percent before I'm at fifty percent." The waver in her voice betrayed her worries.
"How long…?" I was surprised that I couldn't finish the question. Hearing how worried Bella was about this was making it difficult on me, emotionally. I didn't know how I could help calm her fears.
Bella rested her head against the seat, her sigh pulling at my heart. "Working with the shield will slow it down. When this happened with my physical shield, within three days of working with it my percentage stopped increasing. I should be able to stay under fifty percent if I start working with my shield soon."
I grumbled to myself lowly, hopefully out of her hearing range. We were still trying to figure out how strong her ears were. "We should have started training on the plane."
"Start right now." I suggested, wanting to help her as soon as possible. "Try shielding Anna's thoughts from me."
Bella glanced around the seat, checking on Anna.
The little girl was focused solely on what she believed was her job. Furious with herself that she hadn't been there to protect her aunt. I couldn't comprehend why she was so determined to have the job. Three year olds aren't supposed to act like she does.
"What is she thinking about?" Bella asked worriedly.
I spared Anna a glance before turning to Bella. "She's determined to never leave your side again. She thinks we wouldn't have ran into the Hunters if she had been with us. That her powers could have given us enough of a warning."
Bella nodded. "They would have, there's not a doubt in my mind about that."
I couldn't stand seeing Bella upset, and Anna's thoughts were depressing. I ran a hand over Bella's cheek, regretting it immediately when I startled her; but I pressed on anyway. "I can still hear Anna's thoughts."
Bella laughed softly as I hoped she would. She shifted in her seat and closed her eyes. For a while I waited to see if there was any change, but I could still hear Anna's thoughts. Minutes ticked by and there was still no change. Anna's thoughts were still clear as a bell.
"Bella?"
No reaction.
"Bella?" The urgency in my voice should have grasped Bella's attention, but she didn't seem to notice. There wasn't any sign that I could see that showed that Bella could hear me. It was like she didn't even notice me.
I sped up slightly with a slight hope that Bella would notice the speed and demand I slow down since the girls where in the car. No such luck, so I drove faster.
Anna was the only one of the three who noticed the speed. She glanced forward for a moment before dropping her gaze to the floor.
I pulled up outside the garage, parking and dashing to Bella's side in the same second. A part of my brain noticed that Rose and Esme got the little girls out of the car, but my main focus was on Bella.
She responded to the door opening by unbuckling her seat belt, and then she let me help out of the car, but her actions seemed robotic. She moved unaware of her actions, letting me lead her inside and over to one of the couches. She took a seat and continued to stare off into space.
The rest of the family minus Alice and Jasper sat down quietly waiting expectantly or checking the information boxes. I didn't bother to ask where my two missing siblings were.
Esme held one of the boxes that she and Carlisle were watching carefully. "I don't understand what's happening," she glanced worriedly at Bella.
Anna climbed onto Esme's lap and fiddled with the box silently. I was starting to wonder if she was slipping back into silence. She handed the box back to Esme. "Here."
"According to this Bella's trying to use her mental shield." Carlisle grimaced. "She's not really able to grasp it, not to use it at least."
"This is so weird, it's like she's in a trance." Emmett's thoughts bounced back and forth from being serious to finding the situation hilarious. If all went well he would definitely use this as leverage against Bella.
Minutes slipped by in silence as we waited. The shrill of a phone actually startled us.
Carlisle glanced at the number before answering. "Hello Charlie, how are you?"
We all listened to Charlie's reply. "Well enough, thank you. I heard about the trip is everyone alright?"
"We're fine but Bella right now seems to be in trance," Carlisle told him. "She's trying to work with her shield."
Charlie's chuckle from over the phone only slightly relaxed me. "She'll be fine, she's just lost in thought. She'll break free after a little while."
I did not appreciate his choice of words at all. I didn't like feeling that Bella was trapped within her mind. How was I supposed to help her?
"Anyway," Charlie quickly added. "I'm not going to be home tonight, I have a meeting with an old friend of mine; but I don't want the girls to be home alone."
Esme snatched the phone from Carlisle's hand. "Of course we'll watch the girls. We already have the rooms set up for them, with their own beds and everything."
Esme had set out the day after giving Bella the grand tour of the house, and gotten everything she needed to create a nice nursery for Anna and Cissy. Alice had wanted to give the two of them separate rooms, so they'd have more to decorate but Rose had reminded her that Anna wouldn't have wanted a separate room from her sister.
The nursery was all set for the girls in the room beside my own, and there was now a bed in my room for Bella. Something I had been teased relentlessly about by my brothers.
Charlie thanked Esme before needing to hang up, and we all went back to watching Bella.
After a little while Alice skipped into the room carrying grocery bags, Jasper a step behind her. "I saw Charlie was going to need us to watch them, so we got food."
They disappeared into the kitchen returning shortly.
"Is she alright?" Alice asked taking a seat across from us.
I shrugged letting her see my worry. "She's been like this since I asked her to try shielding Anna's thoughts from me."
Bella blinked suddenly.
We all let out the breaths we were holding.
I relaxed as I watched Bella glance around the room, obviously confused. I wanted to laugh with relief but knew better than to, while she was confused. I didn't want her to think I was laughing at her.
She finally turned towards me. "What happened?"
I couldn't help my smile. "I'm not exactly sure, since I can't read your mind. You sort of zoned out after I asked you to try to use your shield to shield Anna's thoughts from me."
'I don't like how she seems unaware of how she got here, and what's going on.' Carlisle glanced at the information box reading the information. 'She needs to rest.'
I nodded in understanding.
I nodded thoughtfully. "That's what I've been trying to do this whole time. Did it work?"
'Poor Bella, she really wants to be able to keep her percentage down.' Alice.
'If only it had worked.' Emmett.
'We're going to have to be careful with Bella. She's determined to keep her transition as long as possible, but situations like this with training her shield, will make things more difficult.' Jasper.
'Bella's going to need help training her shields. This obviously doesn't work.' Rose.
'At least her percentage hasn't gone up very much, just working with her shield has helped.' Esme.
'We need to come up with a better way to train her shield. This is exhausting her energy.' Carlisle.
Carlisle was right, we did need a new strategy. Bella couldn't continue this way.
I shook my head, feeling bad for her.
"But it wasn't for lack of trying." Esme hurried to reassure Bella. "We've been monitoring your work." She motioned to the information box, hoping to keep Bella from feeling disappointed over the lack of success.
"You weren't kidding when you said you're mental shield was hard to use." Jasper sent Bella a wave of calm.
Bella gave him a small smile and tried to relax. "How's my percentage?"
Esme gave her a motherly smile. "It's up point one percent. Working with your shield has helped keep it down."
"Despite that being the case, I think it's best if you stop for the night." Carlisle's voice left no room for argument. The two of us were going to make sure Bella rested for the remainder of the day.
Bella understood immediately.
Alice jumped up from her seat and bounced to our side. "Come on I'll show you where you and the girls will be sleeping." She grabbed Bella's hand and pulled her to her feet.
I explained Alice's impromptu words so Bella didn't have to try figuring them out. "Charlie called, and asked if we'd watch you and the girls tonight. He won't be home tonight and he didn't want the three of you there without him."
Bella groaned but willingly followed Alice upstairs. I followed after the two of them with Rosalie and the girls behind me.
Anna grabbed Bella's hand her thoughts determined never to leave Bella's side again. The trip had definitely not been good for Anna.
Alice led the way up to my room, thrilled to see Bella's reaction to the nursery. She pushed the door to my room open grinning with excitement. She wanted to get the reveal of the new edition to my room over so they could spend time in the girls' room next door.
Bella's gaze landed on the king size bed that was now the center piece in my room. Confusion, shock and uncertainty flitted across her face, before she glared at me. "Why is there a bed in your room?"
'Why else would there be a bed in his room.' Emmett laughed loudly.
"Obviously the bed is for you," Alice answered before I could retaliate for Emmett's thoughts. I would deal with him later.
Alice hurried us out of my room anxious for Bella's reaction to the next room. She threw open the door and let Bella walk in. Bella's reaction was exactly what Alice was hoping for.
The room which was designed to be unmistakably as a girls' room, had pink everywhere. All of the bedding was pink.
Everything that was needed was in the room. A bed for Anna, Cissy's crib, changing table, dressers book shelves, night stands. The room had it all. It even had an exact copy of Bella's rocking chair that was in her room. Carlisle had made it, after Alice had seen Anna wouldn't like any other rocking chair in the room.
"Look at your bed Anna." Bella tried to get some sort of reaction from Anna.
Anna's reaction wasn't anything Alice had figured it would be. She had been expecting shrilled childlike squeals, not stoic facial expressions and stiff shoulders.
"Your bed is so pretty, it's perfect for you." Bella tried again.
There was still no reaction from the little girl.
'She's happy about the room, but she's really tired, and she's still upset with herself.' I relayed Jasper's message quietly to Alice who was still disappointed with Anna's reaction.
We left the room and joined the others back downstairs. As instructed Bella spent the rest of the day relaxing. We sat in the living room, and in the kitchen while Esme cooked, taking things easy, while Rose took care of Cissy and Anna.
From what I could tell, Anna's behavior during the rest of the day was far from normal for her. She was too quiet, and her thoughts while focused on Bella had an edge to them. She was tired. Even at night when Esme and I would watch the girls Anna wasn't as tired as she was now. It was like there was a difference; there was tired, and then there was this tired which was so much more than what I was used to. I didn't know how to explain it.
Our house was filled with confusion as we once again dealt with a crying Anna. From all we had learned and gathered while watching the girls, Anna was always a happy child. Now all of a sudden we were having multiple days in a row that she was in tears.
Had the incident in Chicago really been that bad?
Rose and Bella went upstairs to bathe the girls before bed. I was sitting watching Emmett and Jasper play a racing game when Anna's cry filled the entire house. She screamed and cried, and all because Rose tried to take Cissy with her to get towels. This was nothing like how Anna had acted before, we didn't really know what to do.
So when we all heard the heart breaking cries when Bella was trying to put Anna to bed, we all raced upstairs.
'There's got to be something we can do.' Emmett.
'I don't know how much more I can take of this.' Jasper.
'Her lullaby didn't work last night, when we tried. I feel so helpless.' Rose.
'Bella's not the only one who needs rest.' Alice.
'Maybe we need to reevaluate what happened in Chicago. Maybe we've over looked something that upset Anna. There's got to be a reason why she's so upset.' Carlisle.
'Perhaps a goodnight sleep in a place she actually recognizes will help. Maybe familiarity will help her calm down.' Esme.
Honestly I had no clue how to help Anna, but I figured with her acting like this, being so upset, Bella would need the help. I could at least care for her.
Esme knelt beside Anna's bed beside Bella. The two of them tried calming Anna down.
Jasper filled the room with his calming abilities. We all silently thanked him, despite the fact it wasn't helping all too much.
"I've never seen or heard Anna throw a tantrum before." Emmett sat down on the other side of Bella. "This can't be normal."
Bella wrestled with Anna tiredly. "Anna doesn't act like normal three year olds, thanks to being a part of the other world. I've only ever witnessed a fit like this once before, and it was caused by the lack of extra energy that our people normally have."
"Since she's been giving her extra energy to you, she's going to act more like a normal human?" Jasper grimaced. 'This is not going to be fun to deal with.'
He knelt down beside the bed too, laying his hand on Anna's shoulder. With the ability to help her emotions now stronger thanks to the touch, he was able to relax and actually focus his powers.
We were all relieved when Anna finally fell asleep. Poor Bella looked exhausted, running her hands through her hair anxiously.
"Without some extra energy, she'll act just like any normal human her age." I could hear how much Bella was dreading that in her voice.
Jasper wasn't any better. "Which doesn't help the fact that she was tired."
Carlisle moved through our small group stopping behind Bella. He rested a hand on her shoulder comfortingly. Smiling when she turned to him. "She's not the only one who is tired. You need to get to sleep too Bella."
He offered her a hand and helped her to her feet. I stayed behind with the rest of the family, waiting until she had gotten into the bathroom to change before going to my room. Rose and Esme stayed with the little girls while the others went off on their own. I didn't really care to know what they had planned.
I laid down on top of the bed and waited. When Bella finally come out in her pajamas, her lullaby came to my mind. She looked exhausted, much more than she already had looked. Her smile was lost with how tired she was.
How could she have ever thought she could do this on her own? All of this was just too much work for one person.
I was a vampire, we don't need to sleep; and yet I was mentally tired after these past days. I wasn't sure how tomorrow was going to go but I already had plans that would hopefully work out, even if I was slightly worried about them.
I wrapped my arms around Bella as she laid her head on my chest. Holding Bella in my arms always felt right. I brushed at her hair, and planted a kiss on the top of her head. "Sleep love, tomorrow will be an eventful day."
I hummed Bella's lullaby softly; having only just finished it while she had been in her meeting. The soft tune helped ease her into what I hoped was a restful sleep.
I settled in for the night, waiting for Bella to start talking in her sleep. She did, just after midnight. Nothing that I didn't already know, but I enjoyed hearing it over again. I always enjoyed the whispered words of love as my Love slept.
She didn't talk in her sleep long, which I had expected. Most of the times that she was exhausted, she usually didn't talk much, if any.
I waited an hour after her final words before pulling out my phone. I called Eleazar, hoping that he and possibly Kate would be willing to come help with Bella's shield. Kate would be beneficial in working Bella's mental shield; though Bella would never approve. I didn't know how Bella was going to react to my idea, but I first needed to at least see if they would be willing to help.
Eleazar answered swiftly. "Edward, what do we owe this pleasure? How are you?"
I smiled at the excitement in my cousins' voice. Over the years we had banded together as a family, considering each other cousins; and it didn't matter if we didn't talk often, we were always excited for any time we could spend together.
"For the most part we are alright Eleazar. Our lives have changed drastically."
"Care to explain?" I could hear the sudden worry change to curiosity in his voice.
Glancing down at the reason for all of our changes I couldn't help my widening smile. "I've finally found my mate."
"Oh that's wonderful!" Carmen, Eleazar's wife clearly had taken the phone. "Tell us about her, or better yet we should get together sometime so we can meet her."
"That's actually why I called. This is a rather difficult situation and I'd rather not talk about it over the phone."
Eleazar's voice came over the phone as I had expected. "What do you need us to do?"
"We could use some help working on her powers." I grimaced slightly not wanting to add the next part but knowing it would most likely be the most beneficial to helping Bella. My hand went to Bella's hair, helping to calm me. "I think Kate's help would make things easier for us all."
"Well then I'll be there soon," Kate spoke up excitedly. I had figured that the others were all listening into our conversation.
"As soon as possible please."
"We can arrive around noon today," Carmen offered. I just booked the flight.
I sighed with relief. The sooner they could arrive the sooner we could get to work with Bella. "Thanks, I guess I'll see all of you after school today."
I ignored the laughter from Tanya, Kate and Irina.
"We'll be looking forward to meeting your young mate Edward." Carmen said.
Eleazar laughed softly. "You may want to warn Carlisle and Esme that we might be staying awhile, if Carmen's packing is any indication."
I laughed before bidding them goodbye.
A weight was lifted off my shoulders, even as I started to worry. I had no idea how today was going to go, I had no clue how the Denalis would react to Bella and the girls, or how Bella and the girls would react to them. The plan could very well blow up in my face.
I tried to relax, keeping my thoughts positive.
It was around four in the morning when I heard Carlisle's curious thoughts. I second later he was waiting outside my bedroom door.
"Come in."
"Edward look at this." Carlisle handed me the information box, his thoughts excited and confused. "Her energy levels have increased exponentially."
I stared at the small device in awe. "This is the highest we've seen her energy levels at. But why are they all of the sudden so much higher?"
Carlisle shook his head. "I haven't a clue, but this must be a good thing. It has to be."
I nodded wanting to believe this was a good thing too.
After Carlisle left, I couldn't help the grin that was quickly becoming too wide for my face. I was so happy my cheeks actually hurt. This was the goods news that we needed. This was going to change things, make everything easier on us. Now that I thought about it, it meant Anna wasn't going to have to give Bella so much energy. It was like our problems were finally being solved, at least the simpler ones.
By the time Bella was supposed to be waking up I felt better than I had in a long time. I waited patiently for her to start waking, my gaze pausing on her lips and a fleeting idea caught my attention.
The thought of kissing Bella was exciting, although it was also worrisome. I wasn't all too sure if I could control myself. So far I was doing alright with her scent. Sure I could still feel the pain in the back of my throat but it was something I could handle. I didn't know how sharing a kiss with Bella could go. I only knew I couldn't risk losing control while near her.
It was becoming difficult though to control that desire; especially as I watched her right now while I was so happy.
Maybe I could work myself up to it. I worked up the nerve to kiss her cheek, after waiting for her to finally acknowledge that she was awake.
She turned to me sensing a difference immediately. My smile was a dead giveaway though.
"Good morning Love." I couldn't help it. I leaned in to give Bella a kiss, only to be stopped by her hand over her mouth.
She blushed. "Morning breath."
I rolled my eyes; unable to keep my annoyance at bay. Morning breath, ha, that was something she was going to have to learn to not let it trouble her. Morning breath was not something I was bothered by, and I hadn't thought it would keep me from kissing her. Too bad I was wrong. I took her hand, kissing it instead. Maybe next time.
Bella got up and headed for the bathroom. As soon as the door had closed, Alice came into the bedroom with two stacks of clothes.
"These are yours, and these are for Bella. Make sure she wears them." I ignored her warning glare and didn't bother argue with her. Sometimes it was just easier to do what she said. At least you knew whenever Alice picked out your clothes you'd be presentable; following the latest styles and other rules from the current decade.
Once I had finished changing I sat down on the bed to wait for Bella.
"You look happy, may I ask the reason?" Bella said once she saw my smile.
There were multiple reasons for me to be happy, I couldn't just think of one.
I wrapped my arms around her waist. With her face turned up towards mine, I actually felt a flash of fear. I couldn't bring myself to kiss her lips, so I gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. What had happened? I was ready, at least I thought I was.
Bella didn't notice my hesitation, thankfully I didn't want her to know how much I struggle with being near her. It would only upset her. I really needed to work on my control.
"There's multiple reasons, but the one besides the obvious ones, is your energy levels." I answered her question as I pulled out an information box.
Bella smiled up at me, and I felt bad, knowing I was going to kill her mood.
"You need to get ready for school, Love." I handed over the stack of clothes, Alice had left for her.
'May Anna and I come in? She's wanting to be with Bella. She wasn't happy waking without her.' Rose asked silently before opening the door she didn't enter though. She leaned against the door frame. "There's no point in arguing with her, she'll get her way in the end."
Bella and I turned to Rose. Anna was sitting on Rose's hip, her little hands clutched Rose's top, but I knew she'd let go in a heartbeat. Anna's thoughts were wrapped around Bella, she wasn't going to leave her alone; all day.
"She was getting impatient." Rosalie handed Anna to Bella.
As Anna gripped her aunt almost desperately, Rose's thoughts clouded with despair. She didn't like seeing Anna this upset, and it was making her feel inadequate. She had no idea how to help her.
"We'll think of something Rose." I kept my voice low not wanting to bring attention to Rose, not when she was so upset.
The two of us left so Bella could change. Rose headed off to find Emmett and I waited in the hallway for Bella.
I smiled comfortingly as Bella emerged, Anna firmly in her arms. We would have to find some way to help Anna, as soon as possible.
Esme had made some sort of casserole for Anna and Bella for breakfast.
Carlisle and I had been carefully monitoring Bella, since she had shown us how to use the information boxes. With how busy she was before, she hadn't been able to really care for herself like she should have. She was always making sure to care for the girls, not worrying about herself.
That wasn't going to happen anymore. Carlisle and I were determined to make sure Bella's health is considered just as important as the girls'. And it all started with the fact Bella needed to eat more.
Carlisle had talked with Esme, and the two of them already had a list of meals.
Esme was excited as always to care for Bella, so when Bella asked for seconds, she was thrilled. She was so happy that Bella liked her cooking. She had wondered how it would all turn out.
Carlisle and I were glad to see that Bella was eating more. As long as we had known her we had never seen or heard her ask for thirds during a meal.
I thought about going and getting Bella's car, since that was the car that the girls were used to, but then again, I didn't drive as fast as normal with them in the car. I wasn't sure if I had time to go get the car, and leave me enough time to drive to school before the final warning bell. One more day in a different car wouldn't be bad.
Really, Anna was used to riding in other vehicles, it was Cissy who hadn't ridden in anything besides the one. That was over now though. It made me wonder though, why Toby only drove the two of them in that car. From what we were learning about Bella's cousin, Toby always had a reason for everything he did.
Bella and Rose, carrying Anna, finally came downstairs.
Rose buckled Anna into her seat, while Esme secured Cissy's to the car's seat.
My siblings all got in Rose's BMW and took off for school ahead of us.
We sat in comfortable silence all the way to school. I pulled my car beside Rose's.
While Rose and Alice got the girls out of the back, I watched Bella check her energy levels, like she promised her dad she would. Her energy was normal, but her percentage had gone up.
I could see that Bella was trying to not let it bother her, but I could see that she was worried.
I wrapped my arm around her shoulder as I walked her to her first period. Everything was going to work out. I was certain of it.
Once we reached the class, Jasper and Emmett waited outside, while Rose and Alice carried the little girls inside. I walked Bella to her desk and followed my sisters out of the room.
My mind focused on the thoughts around Bella. Just petty jealous, no real danger.
I watched as Anna climbed onto Bella's lap once she sat down. She laid her head on Bella's chest. All through class she stayed alert. From listening into her thoughts I was able to see that something was worrying her. Something was being alerted to her by her powers, but from her thoughts I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Whatever it was, I knew it was worrying Anna, and we'd have to help her figure it out, before it really upsets her.
Rose's POV
As soon as the bell ending first period rang, I ran out of the room as humanly possible. I met Emmett outside Bella's class. The two of us waited for Bella and the girls, even though I wanted to go into the class and grab Anna.
I didn't know how to explain it, but there was a connection that I felt, to Anna. It could just be how easily she accepted me, but it feels like it goes deeper than that. It was instinctual, when I first felt that pull to help her.
When we had first learned about Bella moving in with her dad, I did not care about her. She meant nothing to me. Then, when I learned about the two little girls when I first saw them, I had no desire to help them. I immediately told myself to stay away, to not get close to them. They didn't need a vampire in their lives to mess things up for them.
But, as I headed to my second period class that day, I saw Anna and the smile she gave me, instantly changed my mind. Before I even knew what had happened, all these instincts I have ever felt about Anna and protecting her, instantly became known. I had to help her; I have to help her. If only I could understand why. There has to be a reason for what I'm feeling towards her, there just has to be.
As soon as Bella walked out with the girls, and I could see Anna, I relaxed. I wasn't used to worrying about someone when they weren't with me.
Anna ran to me and I lifted her up into my arms. Kissing her cheek.
I didn't notice Emmett taking Cissy's carrier from Bella, or the fact that we were heading for Bella's next class. My attention was solely on Anna.
Anna had set her little hand against my neck. I hadn't the faintest idea what she was trying to show me. For a split second all I felt was the void Bella explained to us as what Anna feels when there isn't anything dangerous around. In the next second though, there's a flutter. It calms before I can figure out what it could possibly mean.
The feeling continues in the same pattern as we walk from Bella's first period class to her second period. I didn't know what I was feeling, but if Anna wasn't letting go of me, then it must be a problem. If she wasn't worried about it, she would have stopped showing it by now, I would think. It made sense after all; but we still didn't really know them well enough to be certain about things like that.
"You okay, Rosie?" Emmett asked just barely loud enough for me to hear.
I nodded subtly. "Keep alert, Anna is showing me something, but I can't figure out what it might mean."
Emmett's gaze scanned the area immediately. He scooted a little closer to Bella, not that she'd noticed.
Bella was focused on Anna. Did she know what was bothering her? Surely she would have said something if she already knows about it. But then why wouldn't Anna want her to know. This was so confusing.
I followed Bella into her class. I didn't want to leave Anna, especially now, but Bella needed her. If there was something bothering Anna, then we would need her in class with Bella. I ruffled her curls after setting her down. I would never understand why she liked that, but she did. It may have something to do with the fact you can't really mess up her curls. They naturally just bounce and swing back into place. That doesn't change the fact, I hate it when someone ruins my hair.
I gave Bella a reassuring smile to help ease the worries that I could see forming on her face, before heading back out.
As I walked with Emmett to my next class the two of us watched the crowd and the areas around the school. Making sure that there wasn't any immediate danger.
Jasper's POV
I hurried out of my class as soon as the bell rang. I needed to get Alice and then the two of us would walk Bella to her next class.
I know for a fact Edward, wanted to start walking Bella to her classes, but she wasn't ready for that.
Bella's fear of attention is bad enough with all of us taking turns walking her to class. I know she worries about what the small minded and jealous students would say, but eventually they would find out. It does confuse me though, since she can ignore the awful rumors about her life, why can't she handle being near Edward in public? Why would she care if they thought she and Edward were a couple?
Alice skipped up to my side and I let her joy and excitement wrap around me. I couldn't explain the sensation I felt whenever I was in her presence. Alice was the person holding me to the earth. Everything made sense when she was with me.
We stopped outside of Bella's class and waited.
The first thing I noticed about Bella when she had come out with the girls, was that she was worried. Her emotions were drifting between hurt, cautious, and worried.
"What's wrong Bella?" I asked as I took the handle of Cissy's carrier.
She glanced down at Anna. "Something's bothering her and she doesn't want to tell me."
I passed Cissy to Alice and picked Anna up.
My powers focused on hers, only to be confused. She wasn't as worried as Bella was, but she was just as cautious. She was also frustrated, which didn't help the fact I couldn't figure out why. Whatever she was trying to show me, I didn't understand.
"What's going on darlin'?"
Anna became even more frustrated. She shook her head and shrugged as a reply. She really had no idea what to make of what she was feeling. I didn't know what to do besides tightening my grip on her and scanning for any sign of danger. I could tell Alice was already checking the future for trouble.
Bella reached out her hand to feel what Anna was feeling.
Alice and I were shocked when Anna flinched away from her aunt's hand. Neither of us could figure out why she wouldn't want Bella's help.
I tried to help ease Bella's hurt, but it was difficult. She was now even more worried and Anna wouldn't let her help. This had obviously never happened before and Bella didn't understand; none of us did.
Bella didn't try to touch Anna again while we walked to class. I did my best to help both her and Anna. It wouldn't do any of them any good if they were too upset to handle the rest of the day. Anna could get too upset, without making things harder for Bella.
Despite the fact Bella was allowed to bring the girls to school, if Anna or Cissy became too much of a distraction the school board would push Bella even more to find them a babysitter. The school board understood the amount of time it would take to wean Anna away from Bella, but that didn't mean they weren't pushing her.
Emmett's POV
I couldn't pay attention in any of my classes, since leaving Bella and the girls. All I could think about was what Anna had showed Rose. What was she trying to show her, was there something around that could hurt them.
My fingers curled and I could feel the stress causing me to still. I forced myself to tap my foot. Always make sure you don't sit too still, fidget. Humans were such restless creatures.
I leapt out of my seat as soon as the bell rang. I wanted to make sure my new family members didn't have to be alone for long. Keeping them safe was our number one priority; playing pranks would have to remain on the back burner or so the saying went.
Rose was waiting outside Bella's class when I got there. A benefit of only being around the corner. She smiled. "Have you found anything?"
I shook my head, wishing I had. I really wanted to take care of Anna and all her problems. I didn't want anything to bother her or her little sister, not to mention my new little sister. Anyone who so much as thought of causing my little sister any trouble was going to have to deal with me.
Rose and I waited for Bella and the girls. Watching as student after student exited the class.
Eventually Bella and the girls followed after the other students who by now were used to seeing us waiting outside for them.
Anna ran up to me, her arms reaching up, silently asking to be picked up. I was worried. Usually Anna ran to Rose. She always wanted Rose to carry her. She had wanted Rose in her life almost immediately after they had been introduced to each other at the mall. It was strange for her to want to go to anyone else when Rose was in the room.
I spared Rose a glance but she was sharing one with Bella.
I lifted her into my arms, expecting her to show me what she had showed Rose. Her little hand settled against my cheek as soon as she was settle in my arms.
Just like Rose, I didn't have a clue what she was trying to show me. The strange sensation made me nervous. I didn't like not knowing what was up.
Rose took Cissy's carrier from Bella, who we had walking between us. Bella didn't seem to mind. I suppose she must have realized that we weren't going to budge on the matter.
We could protect her and her cousins, and we would.
My mind was on overdrive as I scanned the area. I could be observant when I wanted to, but I was wasn't seeing anything around that could possibly be dangerous.
All I saw were students and teachers.
Jasper had run a background check on practically everyone in town, making sure they weren't a threat. I was for the plan while Bella thought it was over excessive. She had suggested that Charlie would know if any one of the regular town's people would be a danger to her, Carlisle and Esme had agreed. But, we went headed and checked anyway.
Everyone came back clean, or well, at least not a member of some other world army bent on world domination or bent on the destruction of transitional creatures. So that was one less thing to worry about.
I wasn't really worried. I had faith that my family could handle any situation thrown at us. Together we've always been strong and now with Bella's family we were even stronger.
If we were careful and we all focused our talents in the right place we couldn't go wrong. We'd focus on our strengths and work on our weaknesses. We would deal with this problem and eventually get back to what would be our normal and a little more boring lives. It would happen someday, but thankfully not anytime soon.
Alice's POV
My mind was in a whirl. It was hard to pay attention during class when one I didn't want to I wanted to keep a close eye on Bella and the little girls, and two, I was constantly being dragged into a vision.
So many decisions had yet to be made. I already saw the Denalis arriving at our house, and Carlisle and Esme were going to tell them about Bella. They had gotten permission from Charlie to explain about the other world.
I still didn't know how that was going to go. In fact I didn't know how any of them were going to react to Bella and the girls. I figured they would all love Cissy and Anna, those two had just wrapped themselves around us so firmly, it would be hard to believe that anyone wouldn't like them. Bella was a different story. Carmen and Eleazar would consider her family immediately. They would be thrilled for Edward.
Kate would like her, there was no doubt in my mind; whether or not Edward lets her around Bella is still undecided. He had been dreading his decision to call the Denalis ever since he hung up. He knew Kate couldn't hurt Bella but that wouldn't keep his natural instinct to protect her at bay.
Personally I was looking forward to seeing how well Edward could control himself.
The real problem was the fact I couldn't see how Irina and Tanya would react to Bella. Irina was so protective of the family, more so than Rose is of our family. Because of that she might not want to have anything to do with Bella, especially if she sees her as a danger.
And Tanya, I just had no clue. I wish I could say she'd be happy for Edward, but there was a better chance of her being jealous of Bella.
I pushed those problems to the back of my mind, knowing I wouldn't get a vision that would help us with them until they made their decisions.
Jasper took my hand. He didn't like it when I wandered through the halls while watching visions. My silly lovable husband.
We met the others outside of Bella's classroom. You could always count on her being one of the last ones out, what with needing to get the girls ready to go outside.
Anna, in her cute little jacket raced out the door first. She stopped just short of slamming into me. I was expecting this though. Anna had shown Jasper what she was feeling, and Rose and Emmett. She'd show Edward in Biology. I just couldn't figure out why she wasn't having Bella help her. Why wouldn't she show Bella what she was feeling?
I carried Anna, while Emmett carried Cissy who was happily babbling in her carrier.
Edward took Bella's hand and the two of them led the way into the cafeteria.
Jasper had his hand under my elbow leading me as I scanned the future and tried to make sense of whatever Anna was trying to show us. I definitely didn't recognize it. But then again if Jasper didn't, none of us would either.
Emmett dropped Cissy off at the table as did Edward with Bella and they went to get food for all of us. Not like anyone besides Anna and Bella would eat any though.
I took a seat and Anna climbed down, running over to Rose like she always did. She wouldn't sit in anyone else's lap while she ate during lunchtime. She'd only switch to someone else, usually Emmett, whenever Cissy was done with her meal and needed to be burped. I loved the little girl, I really did, but there was no way I was chancing getting anything on my clothes. How Rose handled it I didn't know, but I always made sure she had an extra top or a completely different outfit she could change into.
Oh well. Rose didn't mind getting her clothes messed up by spit up so I shouldn't worry about it. Just like always I passed her Cissy after she had finished her bottle.
Lunch went just fine, even will I kept getting more visions about what might happen when we got home. The Denalis had already arrived, so it wouldn't be long before I found out what would happen. Hopefully it wouldn't be a problem.
Edward's POV
A few minute before the bell rang to end lunch. The girls all left to get cleaned up and use the restroom. Alice and Rose following after Bella and her cousins. Anna had grabbed hold of Rose's hand and practically climbed into her arms. Her little arms had wrapped tightly around Rose's neck before she rested her head on Rose's shoulder.
Rose's thoughts burst with how much she loved that little girl, and how happy she was that Anna loved her.
Emmett dumped the trays and we all parted ways.
As soon as Bella walked in with the girls, I relaxed. Just being able to see the three of them helped ease my worries. I trusted my sisters to take care for Bella and the girls, but it couldn't stop my fears completely.
While Bella got Cissy settled, Anna climbed onto my lap. I listened to her thoughts hoping to figure out what the strange feeling she was showing was.
'Nope. I can't find it? This makes no sense.'
What was she trying to find. Was there something dangerous around? We were all trying to get used to Anna's powers, we still haven't figured out the underlining feelings that could possibly be behind what she showed us. If there was danger, wouldn't she show us?
I wasn't sensing any danger, and Anna's thoughts had shifted from what she was feeling. The poor thing was exhausted. Constantly checking on whatever it was she was feeling, had taken most of her energy.
It wasn't long before she curled up on my lap. Her head rested against my chest, and she fell asleep.
Bella watched Anna's sleeping form worriedly. With everything that happened in Chicago she had been more concerned about Anna. Her energy levels either were dropping too low or spiking.
I grabbed Bella's hand, giving it a gently squeeze. She really needed to relax, for her transition. Her percentage was still steadily increasing and worrying would only bring it up more.
I didn't know about Bella, but I didn't pay any attention to Mr. Banner, all class period.
When the bell rang I got up, making sure not to jostle Anna, so she could sleep. Bella buckled Cissy back in her seat and we left.
Jasper and Alice were waiting for us. Jasper took Cissy's carrier after a quick glance at Anna sleeping in my arms. 'I was hoping she could show me the sensation again. It's confounding.'
I had to agree with him.
'If it was dangerous, wouldn't she be feeling danger with it? Or could it be hidden behind the main sensation?'
I shrugged, I had no clue how Anna's powers truly worked any more than he did.
Mrs. Clapp was waiting for us in front of the girls' locker room. 'Oh, the poor dear. Bella really needs to help that sweet girl. Maybe if she had Anna in counseling she'd be able to work away her fears of being away from Bella. The girls really shouldn't be in the school anyway.'
She took Anna from me, and Alice took Cissy from Jasper. The two of us headed for our own classes.
'How are they?' Emmett asked silently, like he normally did.
I took my seat beside him. "They're fine. Anna fell asleep last period and hopefully will sleep through P.E."
'I don't really know if she can.' Emmett joked. He had a point, the P.E. room was loud and was prone to allow echoes.
I kept a close eye on Mrs. Clapp while she rocked Anna. Her thoughts were loving but also concerned. She was wrapped around the little girls almost as firmly as we were. Their spell was enchanting.
I tried not to worry about Bella in the class, remembering that I hadn't been able to find any danger. Everything seemed safe, besides the fact the coach had armed Bella with a racket. She carefully remained at the back of the court while her partner hiss Mike played both positions. How I wish I could have been in her class. Mike might get the picture that he has no chance with Bella. She was mine, as I was hers.
Bella almost made it through the class period without having to play. I could see from Coach Clapp's thoughts he didn't want to have to let Bella play, but it was mandatory.
Bella took her position dread set firmly on her face. The server of the two girls across the net was remembering a time Bella had tripped her by accident. She shot the birdie to Bella.
I cringed when Bella attempted to hit it back. Her racket hit the net bouncing back to where it clipped her forehead than smacked Mike in the shoulder.
Mikes sudden pain was amusing but Bella's wasn't.
Emmett gave me a curious look, but had gotten used to the fact that all my concern for Bella during P.E was never a supernatural enemy.
Both Mike and Bella were glad when Coach turned his back on their game.
The school day ended soon after that.
Emmett and I met the others outside of the gym to wait for Bella.
Now that the day was over I was starting to really worried about what was going to happen back home. How would the Denalis react to Bella?
Mrs. Clapp followed Bella out of the room, still caring a sleeping Anna. Rose took Anna from her while Emmett took Cissy from Bella.
I waited for the students and Mrs. Clapp to pass us before taking Bella's hand in mine.
Each step towards our cars made me more nervous. I was really regretting my decision to call the Denalis.
Bella noticed my discomfort.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong?" I tried, giving her a small smile.
Bella gave me a clear look of disbelief. "I'm not an idiot Edward. I know something is bothering you."
Alice didn't give me a chance to explain. She wrapped her arms around Bella. "It's nothing bad, Bella. We're just not sure how you'll react."
Now Bella was nervous, something I didn't want. "What did you do?"
I took Bella gently by her shoulders and set my forehead against hers. "Nothing you need to worry about. I just asked some family friends if they would come down. I think they will be able to help you with your mental shield."
"So, there'll be other people at your house."
I nodded. "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you." I gave her my crooked grin, as she called it. Letting her see that I was alright. I was calm, I was handling my worry.
Bella took a deep breath to calm herself. "Are your friends already there?"
I turned to Alice. She nodded.
We got in our cars after Rose and Emmett had gotten the little girls in their car seats and ready to go.
Anna was still sound asleep, which was surprising. We didn't have a clue how long she'd remain asleep, and I didn't know whether or not it would be better if she just stayed asleep when Bella first meets the Denalis.
I pulled out of the parking lot, hoping everything would go well. At the moment we were going in blind because not even Alice could see what would happen.
Author's note
So what did you think about the different POV's for this chapter. Which one was your favorite? Mine was Jasper's.
What do you expect will happen in the next chapter, especially when Bella's trapped within her mind? How do you think Edward's going to handle that?
Not sure just yet whose POV or POV's will be in next chapter. I know I won't be using any of the Denalis. I will say though if you'd like a scene from one of their POV's let me know and I'll put them at the end of the Cullen's POV as outtake scenes from the story with different POVs. Besides the Denalis you could also ask for Charlie's POV or Anna's or basically any of the other characters from the story. I won't work on any of these until the Cullen's POV for that story is done though.
Until next time,
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