Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight I just write a hell of a lot of fanfiction for it.

A/N: So my beta is trying to talk me into posting some my original stories. Not on here of course but you know. What do y'all think? Should I give it a try? What do you think good noodle?

Bella's P.O.V.

I sigh deeply as I quickly towel dry my hair. I feel terrible for the way I acted towards Tanya. That was just so unlike me and it just confuses me further.

I felt as though I was trying to take advantage of her. Clearly I need to talk to somebody who can explain this whole archangel thing and since I refuse to talk to Renee that would only leave Charlie.

I slide on a black hoodie over my red tank top as I head downstairs to join the family. I don't even make all the way to the top of the stairs before the teasing begins.

"Here comes our resident vixen!" I hear Kate's voice shout as I carefully descend the stairs with my head bowed.

"Katarina Nikka Denali stop talking and leave Bella alone. She has had a rough week and you're not making it any better." Carmen hisses from the kitchen.

"You just got called out!" Emmett's voice booms again shaking the whole house it feels like. I'm honestly supposed something hasn't broken yet.

"Shut up Emmett!" Kate growls as she crosses her arms over her chest pouting. "I was just messing with her Carmen! There is no need for you to go all momma bear on me!" Kate whines as the pout on her face deepens.

"It's okay Carmen really. I would honestly be surprised if Kate didn't tease me." I sigh as I stop in front of the stairs.

"There is a time and a place for that and right now it's neither." Carmen says as she walks out of the kitchen. "Bella dear if you're hungry I made you some lunch." She says with a gentle smile as she comes to a stop beside me.

"Thank you Carmen, but I'm not really hungry right now. Maybe later if I feel up to it." I mumble the last part as I walk over to the love seat Tanya and I usually share.

I silently sit down and curl up into a ball and wrap my arms around my legs. "Bella are you okay?" Alice asks softly as she takes a seat next to me gently resting her hand on my arm.

"I just have a lot going on in my head right now Alice, but I'll be fine." I say as I rest my head against the seat.

"Would you like to talk about it?" She asks again in the same soft tone. I can see that she's concerned about me, but right now I just don't want to talk to her about it.

"Not right now Alice, but thank you for the concern." I say as I close my eyes and rest more heavily into the couch. A few seconds later I feel her stand up and walk away from me finally leaving me in peace.

Not even 5 minutes later I heard Alice gasp sharply as everybody in the room rushes to surround her. I open my eyes slowly but remain firmly seating in my spot.

"Victoria," Alice shouts as she comes out of her vision clutching at her throat tightly. She looks around the room frantically before her eyes finally settle on me.

"Alice please tell us what you saw." Eleazar says calmly, but I can clearly see that he's just as terrified as the others.

"Victoria building a vampire army of about 40 to 50 vampires. They're coming to kill Bella I just can't tell when yet." Alice says as she continues to stare at me in concern.

"Okay," I say with a shrug not exactly knowing what all of them expect from me. I mean it's not like we didn't know Victoria was going to come for me some day.

"Okay?!" Alice shouts as she looks at me like I've grown a second head. "How can you just say okay to something like this Bella? Victoria is building an army to come and kill you!"

"Really? Here I thought she was building an army so she could come down here and become my best friend! I honestly don't know what you want fringe right now!" I shout in frustration as I run my fingers through my still damp hair.

I squeak in surprise as I'm suddenly being picked up by a familiar pair of strong arms. "Bella is dealing with a lot right now Alice. You yelling isn't going to accomplish anything." Tanya says as she sits down with me in her lap.

"I'm sorry Bella. I didn't mean to yell, but this is a really big deal." Alice says as she starts pacing in frustration.

"Dammit all to hell!" Emmett suddenly shouts seemingly out of nowhere. I hear a sharp crunch followed by pieces of his phone falling out of his hand.

"Emmett what did you just do?" Irina growls as I watch Laurent wrap his arms around her waist restraining her. If looks could kill Emmett would be ashes by now.

"I texted Jasper and Rosalie letting them know that Alice had a vision of Victoria, but I never considered that Edward would be there. They're all headed this way now and Edward is apparently pissed." Emmett growls along with everybody else as I feel Tanya's grip tighten.

"When will they be here?" I sigh really not feeling up to dealing with Edward and his smothering personality. Honestly it's difficult to be in his presence for long periods of time.

"They're close," Tanya says as she starts to growl louder. I can do nothing but sit in Tanya's lap and wait for them to arrive.

"You know now that I think about it building our house so close to theirs was really stupid." Kate says earning another round of growls from a bunch of irritated vampires.

"Kate I don't quite think now was the right time to point that out even if it's a little true." I say with a slight chuckle as I feel Tanya rest her head against my shoulder.

Before long Edward is busting through the front door as though he owns the place. "Oh please come in dear cousins because you know that you're always welcome in our lovely home." Kate says sarcastically as she stands to join the wall of vampires behind and beside Tanya and me.

Edward ignores Kate's comment and instead focuses on Alice. "Why didn't you call me after your vision?" Edward asks with authority.

"I'm not required to inform you of every vision I have. Besides everybody who had a right to know was here or was being informed by Emmett." Alice growls back him showing him that he has no authority over her.

"That's where you're wrong Alice because if it involves Bella then it involves me. Don't forget that Victoria is after Bella because of me." I groan loud completely over his attitude.

"Oh trust me I didn't forget! I still have the bite mark to prove how terrible you are at planning my protection." I say knowing it was a low blow because technically Alice and Jasper were supposed to be watching me, but them watching me was his idea so the insult still stands.

"How was I supposed to know you we going to go running off to save your mom? You were stupid enough to be tricked by James so that's your fault! If you had stayed with Alice and Jasper you would have been fine!" Edward growls to which my wall growls back at him louder. I smile as I see Jasper and Rosalie growling at him as they walk over to join their mates.

"Now Edward there is no need for that. I believe we came over here with a purpose correct?" Carlisle says trying to calm everybody down and get them back on track.

"Bella I'm sorry for what I said, but I just want to protect you and make sure you're safe. That's why I think it would be best if you and I left until Victoria is dealt with." Edward says with a soft smile as he stares Tanya down. At this point I honestly can't tell if he's being serious or if he's really that stupid.

"She's not going any goddamn where with you." Tanya growls as she pulls me closer eliminating any possible air between us.

"That's not your call to make Tanya." Edward growls back at her taking a step closer to us but is stopped by Carlisle's hand on his shoulder.

"Actually Edward it is my call because Bella is MY mate not yours. If Bella thinks leaving is the best offer then I will listen, but even then she's not going with you!" Tanya says with a smug smile as a look of pain flashed across Edward's face.

"Now Tanya Edward was simply trying to suggest what he thought was best for Bella. He meant no harm by it." Carlisle says again defending Edward. I swear if I didn't know any better I would think that they were mates.

"Carlisle, I don't care what he meant. You heard what I just said! My mate isn't going any goddamn where with Edward while a vampire is out for revenge!" Tanya growls as her grips around my waist becomes a little too tight.

"Tanya baby loosen up please." I whisper in her ear softly as I run my hands along her forearm trying to get her to calm down. I know how much Edward presence along aggravates her.

"Are you hurting her?!" Edward shouts as he's quickly standing in front of us apparently coming to my 'rescue." Luckily Emmett and Laurent push him back before he can touch me.

"Stay the hell away for her Edward." Tanya shouts back as she tries to push me off her lap and goes to stand up to confront him.

Before she has a chance I quickly straddle her lap and lovingly place my hands on her cheeks forcing her to look at me. My eyes lock with a dangerous pair of black irises that I adore.

"Tanya, please calm down. I know Edward's presence irritates your very soul, but just try and ignore him. You and I both know that you would never hurt me. Since the very first day that we met you have been nothing but loving and caring. You have shown me more love than I thought possible. Please don't let him get to you." I whisper solely to her even though I know that everybody can hear us.

She doesn't say anything as she wraps her arms around my waist and pulls me into a deep and very satisfying kiss. I have to resist the strong urge to grind down into her since we aren't alone right now.

Sadly our kiss is interrupted by a series of growls followed by the sounds of struggling. I turn around and see Edward being physically restrained by Emmett with Laurent and Jasper close by just in case.

"Bella get away from that freak! She's trying to corrupt you and steal your innocence! Hell she's not even a she at all!" Edward shouts as he continues to struggle against Emmett.

I hear a soft barely audible whimper from the beautiful woman in my arms. I turn back around and see my mate close to tears as she bows her head. I wrap my arms around her shoulders and pull her close as the need to protect her courses through my veins.

"Edward," I sigh letting his name drift off as the now very familiar tingling starts to course through my body. I'm tired of Edward thinking he has the right to say whatever he wants especially about Tanya. It's time I teach him a lesson that will stick.

"Edward I think this has gotten out of hand. We agreed to come over here to talk to Bella, but that's not what's happening right now." Carlisle says from his spot next to Esme.

I slowly slide off Tanya's lap after giving her forehead what I hope to be a reassuring kiss. I turn around a gracefully walk towards Emmett and Edward with a gently smile on my face. I come to a stop in front of him and make eye contact with Emmett. I guess my eyes have changed colors by now if the worried look on Emmett's face indicates anything. "Let him go please."

I watch Emmett look around the room silently asking for help. "Bella I don't think that's the best idea right now." Emmett says as I get the desired response. I watch as Edward starts to calm down with a cocky smile on his face.

"Just trust me Emmett. Let him go for me please, and go over to Rosalie. He won't hurt me." I know Edward won't hurt me, but I can't say the same thing. I smile softly at Emmett as he begrudgingly releases Edward and slowly walks over to Rosalie never taking his eyes off him.

"Bella my love I don't want you to lose your soul by associating yourself with that freak." I frown as I hear another soft whimper from behind me as I hear the word freak repeat in my head over and over again.

"Edward there is no need for name calling. Carlisle told you about this earlier." Esme says finally deciding to add her two cents to this conversation.

I take another step closer to Edward as I forcefully press the palm of my right hand into Edward's chest relishing in his screams of pain. I keep my hand in place until I think he's suffered enough…..for now.

As I remove my hand Edward falls to his knees clutching his chest in agony. I slowly crouch down in front of him still smiling. "Oh Edward," I sigh as I make sure he's looking at me. "I want to make sure you're listening to me closely because I would hate to have to repeat myself."

"Bella, please stop this! This is so unlike you!" Carlisle says as he steps closer to us as though he's about to do something.

"Carlisle I suggest you step back and stay out of this. You could easily be next if you desire." I say as I look at him with the same smile I'm giving Edward. My smile widens as I watch him take a step back with fear in his eyes. Some coven leader he is.

"Bella please stop," Edward cries as he continues to cradle the burn I placed on his chest. I sigh deeply as I turn my attention back to him.

"I'll stop whenever I feel like my point has finally wormed it's way into that very thick skull of yours." I say as I place both of my hands on his shoulders. I gradually start to heat them up as I make my point.

"Now Edward if you ever and I mean on this side of heaven and hell call Tanya anything outside of her name you will regret it. I will slowly burn you limb by limb until you're nothing but a pile of ashes being blown away in the wind. The Cullen's and the Denali's have allowed you to get away with being disrespectful for far too long. I am more than happy to break you of the habit which will be broken. Do we have an understanding Edward?" I ask sweetly over Edward's yells of despair and I burn his shoulders worst than his chest.

As I see him nodding his head I quickly release him from his suffering and stand up taking a few steps back. I smile as I watch his fall to his hands and knees taking deep breaths trying to fight through the pain.

Carlisle quickly rushes to his side and quickly strips him of the remains of his shirt so he can inspect the burns. "Bella you could have killed him!" He growls at me like I care.

"I could have but I didn't. Would you like me to fix that?" I growl back showing his that he can't intimidate me.

"No Bella please. I think Edward has learned his lesson." Esme says stepping in to defend her mate and eldest and by now only son.

"Carlisle, Esme get Edward and get out. Do not come back here unless somebody calls you. Is that understood?" I ask with my arms crossed over my chest letting them know I'm serious.

They both nod wordlessly as Carlisle hoists Edward onto his back and takes off out the door with Esme following close behind giving all of us a broken hearted look before she left.

"Well that was intense. Damn Bella I knew you were lethal, but you just took it to a whole new level." Kate says trying to provide some comic relief to this very tense moment.

I turn around to see Tanya pushed into the corner of the love seat with her knees pulled to her chest and her arms wrapped around herself. I feel my heart break as I slowly walk to towards her.

"Tanya," I whisper softly as I kneel down in front of her. "Baby please look at me." I say as I gently run my fingers through her beautiful strawberry hair.

I wait silently but she still doesn't look at me. I look around at everybody else, but they look as lost as I feel right now.

I nod silently as I stand up and lean over wrapping my arm around Tanya's waist and underneath her knees. I lift her up quickly and easily as I start walking towards the stairs. "Can all of you give us some privacy please?" I ask softly as I ascend the stairs still carrying Tanya.

As I look at the crestfallen expression on my mates face I realize that I should have killed Edward while I had the chance. He doesn't deserve to live after what he said about Tanya. If he only understood just how much she's done for me after he left in the forest all alone...I'm her angel but she's my saving grace.

A/N 2: So that's probably going to be the last stand-off between the two families for the time being even though Bella did most of the dirty work as usual.