Chapter 15 – Race

Alice kept looking for Victoria's future, while my family and I prepared to go back to Forks. Felix and Demetri were preparing to go back to Volterra. Tanya and Esme made the arrangements for our flight. The rest of them were going to drive to Forks, but I was too impatient, so Edward and I were going to run. I tried to contact Charlie, but he wasn't answering. Alice saw that he was at work. Alice was in her room, when I heard her gasp. I ran into her room, "What?" She looked at me, "I've seen her. She's stopping in Seattle. She is going to make newborn vampires." My eyes widened, "Wh…." I closed my eyes. There was one thing I could do to help my family and my dad. I stepped out of the room and ran downstairs, "Felix! Demetri!" They were speaking with Tanya. "What is it?" Felix looked at me. I sighed, "This Victoria is trying to build a newborn army. Alice just saw it. She is going to release them all over Forks." Alice was at the top of the stairs, looking at me with a bewildered expression. I looked at her, "Alice, they should know." I looked back at them, "Please, please, will you help us?" Demetri looked at Felix, "We'll have to deliberate." They went into the living room and I went upstairs. Alice grabbed my wrist, "What are you doing?" I looked down the stairs, "Alice, newborns are their strongpoint and we could use them."

Alice sighed and closed her eyes, "They're going to help us." I smirked, "Knew it." I walked down the stairs, slowly as Felix and Demetri entered the hall, "We'll go. If she is creating newborns, this Victoria has to be punished for it." I smiled, "Thank you." I went back upstairs, got my bag and everyone was on their way to the airport. On the flight to Seattle, Alice kept searching for Victoria. My knee bounced wildly, as I looked out the window. Edward placed his hand on my knee, "It will be fine, Bella." I looked at him, "Edward, what if we're too late? I can't live with myself knowing that I couldn't do anything to save my father." He brushed my cheek with his fingers, "Bella, we'll get to him. Victoria isn't going to do anything to him." I closed my eyes and leaned my head against his shoulder. Soon, we landed in Seattle. The sun was beginning to rise, so Esme and Tanya rushed to get the rental cars. I stood by one of the pillars, in the shadows, looking outside. My foot tapped impatiently, waiting for the others. "Isabella?" I closed my eyes, "Yes Felix?" He stood behind me, "What are you going to do about this Victoria?" I looked up and smiled. "We'll handle Victoria," Emmett interjected. Felix and I looked at him. "No, thanks Em. I'll handle her."

Emmett hugged my shoulders, "Bella, it would be better if Jasper and I did." I scoffed, "Thanks, but no thanks. I lived in Volterra for almost five years. Trust me, I know how to kill her." Emmett stepped back and folded his arms, "Who taught you?" I smirked and looked back at Felix, who smiled at me, "I did." Soon, Esme returned, "We have to go. Alice saw Victoria is on her way to Forks. Bella, it's better if you drive." I nodded, "Fine," and I took one of the car keys out of her hand. Edward and I half-ran to the rental. He was going for the driver's seat, when I stopped him, "You mind if I drive?" He nodded, "You know how to get there?" I was halfway in the driver's seat, "I studied a map in the airport." He got in his seat, "I would buckle up if I were you," I warned him, right before I hit the accelerator. I flew out of the garage and flew down the I-5. Within two hours, we were in the outskirts of town. My cell phone rang and Edward answered, "Yes, Alice?" "Victoria is nearing town. Charlie isn't home yet, but he's one his way." My body seized up and I pressed down on the accelerator so hard, that my foot almost went through the bought of the car.

Within 15 minutes, we were in front of my house. Not waiting for anyone, I flew into the house. I didn't detect any unfamiliar scents. The scent of the wolves lingered, but nothing out of the ordinary. Also, looking Around, I listened for anyone in the house. "You got anything?" Tanya sprinted into the house. I shook my head. "I'll still look upstairs." She dashed up the stairs, as I went outside. "Nothing." Tanya was by my side, "No one's been in the house." I sighed, "Do you think she'll go to your house?" Carlisle looked at me, "She might. She knows that you know us." Jasper looked at me, "I'll go check." "I'll go with you," Rosalie offered. "So will I," Demetri offered. The three of them ran towards the Cullens' house. Alice closed her eyes, "They'll be fine. Victoria is hunting your dad." I sighed so deeply, that a growl came from my lips. "Get them back here and I'll head for the police station." "Come on," Emmett took my hand and we drove to the police station. "Why are we driving?" I asked in frustration. "If your dad is there, how are you going to explain you just walking there?" I sighed, "Fair enough." Soon, we were in front of the police station and I ran inside. "Is Chief Swan here?" The officer stared at me for a moment, "Hello?" He blinked, "Sorry. He left for an emergency call. His daughter needed him." "Which way did he go?"

I ran back outside, ignoring Emmett in the car. I ran in the direction the officer told me my father left. I knew Victoria impersonated me to get him away from the station. "Bella?" I ignored whoever was calling me. I cut through the forest alongside the road. Soon, I came across a damaged police cruiser. The driver's door was torn off the car. I checked the car and found my dad's jacket. My anger filled my body and my eyes saw red. I caught my dad's scent and I looked into the direction of where his scent was the strongest. "Bella, stop!" I looked back, "Alice, I have to!" I wanted to start running, but Carlisle grabbed my wrist, "We are very close to the treaty line. The wolves will kill you." I blinked, "That isn't my concern right now." I tried to pull away from him, but Felix stood in my way. "Felix, get out of my way!" Alice held me arm, "Bella, I know where she is. Your father is still alive." I blinked, "For now. Let's go." We ran into the forest, following the trail. Soon, it was getting stronger. I ran between Kate and Irina. Rosalie, Jasper and Demetri soon caught up with us. All of us silently, racing to find my father.

I stopped suddenly, finding a piece of tattered clothing. It was a piece of Charlie's uniform. I looked down and found a spot of fresh blood; that was his too. Kate knelt down next to me, "Alice says we're close. Let's go." My head snapped up and soon, I was running again, almost surpassing everyone. Soon, we came across the path of a woman; maybe in her mid-20's. Her eyes were crimson. Emmett, Jasper, Felix and Demetri stood in front of us. The woman looked at us, "Yellow-eyed ones. You're the ones we have to…." Felix and Demetri proceeded to rip her apart. It was a screeching metallic sound and soon they set the remains on fire. Emmett grumbled that he couldn't have his fun, but Rosalie elbowed him and we were off again. Felix and Demetri decided to follow the trial of the newborn, hoping to surround them. After another few miles, I heard a faint heartbeat, but it was getting louder. I recognized Charlie's heartbeat. My anxiety was peaking, we were close and we could still save him. "Why are you doing this? Who are you?" That was Charlie's voice. "Don't worry. This will be over soon." I recognized the voice. It was the red-headed stranger I met, who claimed she knew the Cullens. The stranger's laughter trilled through the trees and I stopped dead in my tracks. My eyes widened and suddenly there was nothing was beneath my feet.