Chapter 13: Pranking Edward The Unprankable

"Well, you're welcome." I returned cheekily now that I was sure I haven't screwed up. All in all I think it was a very productive and gratifying day. Even if Alice stayed in control of that vampire essence I was so desperately craving to bring out of her again. I really felt like I accomplished something and our friendship solidified. Thanks Stephenie!

I had a full stomach, it was warm and comfortable and my legs were killing me. It took every ounce of willpower I could muster to not fall asleep on the way back.

But I had a secret mission to accomplish before I could retire. What sort of agent leaves their partner in a pickle like this? Not my sort, I assure you.

What's the secret mission, you ask?

I can't tell. It would defeat its purpose, you know. If I have it I don't share it, if I share it I don't have it.

Anyway, if you promise to stay far away until after it's done I can subtly direct you to the title of this chapter. Now you're bound to silence. And remember, when you say its name, you break it. That includes mental silence, too. I'm sure you understand. *intense meaningful look directed at you, yes you, the reader of this fanfiction*

Now that we came to an agreement I have a secret to share *wink* *wink*, it consists of a single sentence: The bracelet wasn't the only gift I came out of the mall with.

I checked my phone and sure enough there was a text giving my mission the green light. I can't believe he really did it. Then again I knew he would.

"Hey, Alice. Do you mind if we stop by your house first?" I suddenly asked.

"Hm?" She turned to my sleepy form, though I felt more awake now. "Oh, sure." She agreed and then gave me a quizzical look. "Why?" I shrugged and faced the road again. So comfy. I yawned and my eyes started closing again. We just entered Forks.

Emmet's POV

I laughed hard as I watched my big brother climb out of the river. He was soaked through and through. This match was a great idea. It was so rare that I managed to outmanoeuvre him, the cheat he was.

"I'm not a cheat." He complained. "I'm just using my natural strengths like you use yours." Yeah, the strength that tells him exactly what my next move will be the second I decide on it. Cheat.

He huffed in return. "You know I can't help it."

"Excuses, excuses!" I accused him whining.

"Aw, c'mon, Em. You won this time so it's not like I can't be tricked, apparently." You have… I stopped my train of thought and turned away from him. You have unfair advantage, I changed it.

"It's not like it stops you from trying." He countered.

"I happen to love a challenge!" I shot right back at him while repeating the word 'cheat' in my head in a singsong voice. Distantly I may or may not have realized how I just contradicted myself. But who cares, really.

He just huffed in return before turning back towards our house. "Whatever, I'm going to change." He murmured before stalking away in a surprisingly slow pace for a vampire.

I didn't bother following him. I'll see the results anyway. You have no idea, I finally completed in my mind. It was a good thing no one was at home right now.

Bella's POV

With high speeds we were driving at it came to no surprise we were stopping in front of the vampire lair in the next few minutes. I stretched in my seat yawning again and exited the car to walk to the front door. Alice followed me mere moments later. She seemed curious. Especially when I pushed my phone in her hands. I was sure she'll figure it out.

I didn't even have to knock before the front door was thrown open and a soaking wet Edward greeted me. It was a sight to behold. He was really miffed before he quickly schooled his features to match my surprised expression.

"Um…" I mumbled. "Hi?"

"Hello, Bella." He greeted back, his features softening.

"I just wanted to…" I stared rummaging through my purse, "give this to you." I finished as I finally found the package I was looking for and stuck my hand toward him. He carefully took it from my hands making sure no drop of water fell on me or Alice. The same couldn't be said about the floor he was standing on.

"For me?" He asked surprised. I just nodded and gestured for him to open it. He seemed indecisive for a moment, probably debating whether to open it now or after he dried off. His eyes flashed to Alice as she probably remembered the friendship bracelet I gave to her earlier. He seemed to come to a decision after seeing me yawn again and quickly unwrapped it and opened the square box.

In the same moment Alice gasped and his eyes widened before he was covered in white powder. There was a flash from my left where Alice was grinning widely while typing in my phone.

In a few seconds a picture of flour covered Edward will be received by every Cullen. His face as he checked his vibrating phone was priceless and another flash came from my left.

"You're welcome, too." I said with a mocking bow and returned to Alice's car. Mission accomplished. Go teamwork.


I know it's a short one, but it felt appropriate to finish it here. Hope you like the simple prank they played on Edward. As always I'm open to suggestion (I have an entire week to fill with something or another) so by all means let me know your ideas/hopes,... and let me know what you think about this chapter, too, of course.