A/N: New chapter for my lovely reviewers...so sorry I haven't updated any of my stories in, like, forever. As a reward, I give my thoughts on the Cullen's "vegetarianism." Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I did not secretly publish breaking dawn under a pseudonym and create a false life complete with pictures. I did not kidnap Stephenie Meyer, threaten her children, and become the new owner of the twilight empire. Though I'm still considering the last one.

I climbed into the passenger seat of my truck without a fight for once, not even taking the time to notice Edward's triumphant smile. I had something in mind to do today, and driving would just distract me.

"Edward?" I said carefully, watching the green-gray blurs of the trees as they rushed by with his usual too-fast driving. "Can I ask you something?"

"Anything, love," he said, trying to smile, though his eyes were worried. I knew he was wondering about what I could ask this time, wishing desperately that he could read my mind.

"Well...I was wondering...about your diet," I began, studying the glove compartment as I spoke. "How would you justify it?"

"I thought you already knew, Bella! I didn't ask to be a killer! We hunt animals so that we don't have to prey on humans," Edward enunciated carefully, golden eyes smoldering. "That is what you meant by your question, correct?"

"But, Edward," I said helplessly, spreading my arms wide and managing to hit both my headrest and the dashboard, "What about the poor mountain lions? They didn't do anything wrong!"

"You're arguing with me about the innocence of mountain lions?" he asked, tone thick with disbelief. I glared at him wordlessly. "Are you saying I should eat people? Become a monster?"

"You could eat criminals," I said, folding my arms over my chest. I noticed his eyes follow them downward and blushed.

"I could eat criminals? Bella, you're being positively absurd."

"Animals never did anything to you!" I screamed at him, enflamed. Call me absurd? He never listened to me! "How could you kill a poor little deer when there's murders out there on the loose?"

"Bella..." Edward sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. "You want me to kill humans? I thought you understood."

My lip jutted out stubbornly. "You won't even listen to me. I can't stand by and let innocent animals meet their bloody demise because you think you're doing the right thing."

"Absolutely absurd..." he muttered, turning to look at me again. I dropped my gaze down quickly, sure my beliefs would waver under the power of his eyes. "Bella, look at me."

"I won't!" I exclaimed, getting out of my car and slamming the door. "This time you won't win! If you come in later, you'll have to help make badges."

"Make badges for what?" He sounded puzzled.

I grinned smugly. "For my new Save the Mountain Lions Club, of course!" And then I marched inside, triumphant. Even the fact that I had left my books in the car and that he was still sitting in the selfsame car couldn't ruin my mood.

I had just stood up to Edward and won. Charlie would be proud.

So, how was it? It just annoys me that they're all high and mighty and pure when they kill poor innocent animals every week...

As always, review! The more I get the sooner the updates...suggestions are always welcome. Be sue to tell me what you thought. Did you think I had an accurate portrayal of Bella? Well, of course a bit OOC at the end, but still...

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