Chapter 10 – Dismay

This was the second time Bella went to visit her family. She was very excited about this visit, because she was seeing her mother again. "I will tell you everything that happens when I get back," she promised as I walked her to the car. I watched as Carmen and Bella drove off. "Edward?" I turned and saw Tanya and Esme coming towards me. Esme was smiling brightly and Tanya's face was composed. So, he does love her. I wonder if she will remember him completely, Tanya watched after the car. I wondered the same thing? I was glad that Bella was able to unlock some memories, but would her memory completely return? "Edward, our brothers want to go hunting?" I shook my head, "Not today." I was interested in hunting. "Edward, you are going," Emmett bellowed and I rolled my eyes. I saw his memory of Alice telling him about my decision. Emmett, Jasper and Eleazar ran out of the house. Emmett stopped to grab my arm, "Let's go." I felt Jasper's influence and I went quietly. I was anxious to get back to the house, but I knew she would be gone for the rest of the day.

After beating Emmett in several wrestling matches, I returned to the house in a better mood, without Jasper's help. We found Esme and Carlisle in the living room, talking with Kate Irina and Rosalie. The four of them were too involved in their conversation. Jasper dashed up the stairs, looking for Alice. Emmett sat with Rosalie, while Eleazar and I went to the garage. "It was working fine and I meant to ask Rosalie about it…." In the garage there was a row of motorcycles, one for each of them. "I really don't know much about motorcycles." Eleazar sighed, "Alright, I will speak to Rosalie about it." I smiled, "Here she comes now." She flashed into the garage, "What's the matter?" Eleazar explained what the problem was. Since when do any of them ride motorcycles, Rosalie mused to herself as she began her work. I wondered the same thing. Maybe she should look at Carmen and Isabella's bikes too. Isabella rides hers the most. I looked at him, "Bella rides a motorcycle?" Eleazar nodded, "Yes. She was the root of our interest." My eyes widened, "What?"

Rosalie looked up, "It should work now. Try it." Eleazar mounted his bike and it revved to life, "Thank you so much, Rosalie. Normally, Isabella usually fixes them…." Rosalie arched an eyebrow, "Oh really?" she sniffed. Well, isn't Ms. Special versatile? I snarled, "Leave her alone, Rosalie. She's done nothing to you." She flipped her hair and went inside. Whatever, that girl is nothing but a nuisance. Is she ever going to be out of our lives? I was reaching my limit with Rosalie. Eleazar shook his head, "Why did Isabella ever do to her to make her so angry?" I closed my eyes, "Rosalie felt Bella was a danger to our family. Remember, she was glad that we left Bella behind, but she was upset that we had to leave our home." Eleazar nodded, "I hate to say it; but she was very selfish in that regard." "I couldn't agree more." "I have never seen you so depressed." I sighed, "I know. Being around Marcus, I can imagine you can understand what it is like to lose the one you love." Eleazar patted my shoulder, "Tell her the truth, Edward." I closed my eyes, "I do not want to overwhelm her. Besides, she does not completely remember me."

Eleazar half-smiled, "She may not remember you in her mind, but I believe she remembers you in her heart." "If only that were true." "I believe it is. Since she's been here, I've never seen her so happy," he chuckled, "Then again, I never saw you look so nervous as when she threw you on the floor." I rolled my eyes, "You're really funny." He laughed more and I went inside. Jasper and Emmett were sitting at the dining room table, playing cards. Jasper looked back at us, then back to his hand of cards. Tanya and Alice came down the stairs. Alice was holding Tanya's shoulders. Kate leapt from the couch, "What's the matter?" Alice looked up and Jasper went to her side, "What did you see, Alice?" I saw her vision, "Why are they coming?" Alice sighed, "I don't know." Tanya leaned her face into Kate's shoulder, "Some members of the Guard are coming." Esme gasped, as Carlisle began deliberating. "What could that be about?"

"No, we have been diligent. As always, Tanya is overreacting. We don't know why they're coming," Irina was explaining. Tanya scowled at her sister, "Overreacting. Excuse me for worrying about my sisters and brother." Jasper tried to calm Tanya. Rosalie remained silent in her place, tapping her foot, "When are they coming, Alice?" "Within the hour. I do not think they are coming for any of us. More like, just stopping by. They must have had some business to deal with." Rosalie sighed, "Then maybe Irina's right. They are just dropping by. Who is coming?" Alice closed her eyes, "Just the usual contingency. Jane, Alec, Demetri and Felix." Irina's eyes widened, "Demetri?" She groaned, "No. This is going to be hell."

Soon, the Guard arrived. Jasper kept close to Tanya to keep her calm. As they arrived, Irina left for sometime to calm herself and Kate went with her. Felix was the last to enter the house. "Carlisle," Jane greeted. The Guard members spoke kindly with my family and I picked their minds for the real reasons they were here. Felix was surprisingly distracted, as was Demetri. Irina and Kate arrived and Irina made herself smile, "Demetri." Demetri hugged her, "I have missed you." Irina laughed, "Oh, I'm sure you forgot all about me." Jane glowered at them, "And where is your sister, Isabella? My master has asked about her."

Carlisle spoke with the members of the Guard, calming the setting. They were her e to dispatch with a foolish newborn, which was exposing our secrets. I heard the car park in front of the house. Finally, she's here. I looked at Felix; he wanted to Bella. As Bella and Carmen came into the house, Felix stood and wrapped his arms around her and kissed her. My eyes widened in anger, as I saw his arms around her. Emmett's hand came down on my shoulder. I saw her struggling, as he finally released her. "Felix!" Bella's eyes were wide with shock. He smiled at her, "I wanted to see you." She smiled falsely, "Really?" She turned and looked straight at me and Emmett. She walked over to us and took Emmett's hand, making him sit with her on the couch. "What are you doing here?" She listened to their reasons and she pulled Jasper down to sit on her other side. Whoa, she is very nervous. I haven't felt her like this since she first came to our house, Jasper was analyzing Bella's mood.

Felix eyed her, Why is she sitting with them? Edward, calm down. You do not want to overreact. They are the Guard. Jasper was right. Soon they will leave and our life will return to normal. "If you'll excuse us," Alec stood, "We must hunt." Tanya blinked, "Of course. But please, I request that you give our home a wide berth." Alec nodded, "Of course. We will be back." The Guard drifted out of the living room and departed. No one moved as they ran from the house. Even, when we could no longer hear them, still no one moved. "Oww, Bella," Jasper called out. She was squeezing his hand too tightly. She hadn't moved an inch since they left. She blinked and stood, gasping. "Ah….. ah" was all she said. Tanya and Carmen were at her side, "Sweetie, breathe please." Bella's eyes were wide. Irina looked at all of our faces, "You two calm her down and Kate and I will get everything ready." Irina and Kate dashed off to the kitchen and Carmen and Tanya held Bella up and guided her to join their other sisters. Tanya came back, "Ok, if you guys don't mind, men out, women come with me."