Chapter Nine 'Time to Die'

The Denali family had left a few hours after they had arrived to the Cullen's. They realized it wasn't safe for them in Forks with Max around. Bella had asked Tanya to call when she got back to Alaska. She told her if she didn't call she would be come looking for them. Bella had gone back to her house and found that her truck was missing. "Okay," she said arching her eyebrow.

"He's been here," Edward said with his eyes flashing.

"Dad," Bella said heading over to the garbage and pulling a gun from behind it. She cocked the gun and headed into the house with Edward at her side. "Dad!!" She yelled out.

"Bella," Edward said looking over at the counter. There was a slip of paper.

"Bella I borrowed your truck for the day," Bella began reading. "I'll put some gas in promise but I went to go see Billy," she said continued. "Love dad," he finished.

"He hasn't been in the house," Edward said taking in the scent. "You've got messages," he said pointing over to the phone.

+Message 1+

Hey Bells! This is Jacob! I am not going to be able to watch your house because I am going away with my dad for fishing. So Edward has going to have to take over my duty. But I will be back! Later

+Message 2+

Hey Bella! This is Max but you know that already I am going to get you one way or another maybe I already finished my job.

+Message 3+

Max again. To bad. It wasn't you in the truck. It was your dear old dad. He's he dead. I don't know maybe you should find out. Later Bella

Bella looked over at Edward before the phone rang again both of them jumping. "Dad," Bella said into the phone.

"Honey," Billy Black said at the other end. "You need to come to La Push general," he said. "Your father he's been in an accident," he said. "And its not good," she said.

"Can Edward come?" Bella asked hoping he would allow it.

"Yes," Billy said. "You let me handle the pack," he said causing her to hang up.

"We have to get to La Push," Bella said causing him to rush her out of the house. They rushed into the hospital and went to her father's room.

"I am so sorry Bells," Jacob said causing her to raise her hand.

"Daddy I am so sorry," Bella said crying. "This was suppose to be for me not you," she said touching his forehead. "How is he?" She asked looking at the doctor.

"He's lost to much blood," Dr. Cameron said causing her to shake her head. "Its true," he said causing her to look down a the floor.

"I want Carisle Edward," Bella said firmly. "I want him to tell that there is no hope," she said in a firm voice. "Please," she said looking over at him with tears streaming down her face.

Edward looked over at Jacob causing him to nod his head slowly. "I'll have him here within the hour," he said walking out of the room to call his father.

"I am already on my way," Carisle said into the phone and he hung up. Edward went back to sit next to the woman he loved and held her hand tight.

"I want him dead," Bella said with tears in her eyes. "I want him to suffer," she said with anger.

"He will," Jacob said with a growl in his throat. "We have the guys looking for him," he said firmly.

"He will have others," Bella said. "Watch your back," she said firmly.

"You want anything from the cafeteria?" Billy asked causing her to sigh.

"Some coffee," Bella said causing him to nod his head. He wheeled out of the room and she turned back to his father. "This will not go unpunished dad,' he said firmly.

Bella had walked out of the room with Edward behind her as Carisle came through the hospital. Alice was behind him to come for support. "Hey Bella," he said.

"Just tell me he is really dying," Bella said. "And I'll believe you," she said. "You're the only doctor I will ever trust with my family," she said causing him to touch her face.

Then Charlie's monitor began to make a long beeping noise and Carisle brushed past. A few nurses rushed in the room to help him. "What's happening?" Bella asked looking at Edward.

"His heart stopped," Edward said sadly.

"No," Bella said shaking her head and placing her hand over her mouth.

"Bella," Carisle said doing CPR. "Get me the crash cart," he said. "He's dying," he said causing her to look down at the floor. "What do you want me to do?" He asked causing to look up.

"Let him go," Bella said causing him to stop CPR and she fell to the floor crying. "NO!!" She yelled out with Edward's arms coming around her. Alice moved around front gripping her hand.

Billy wheeled out of the elevator and looked over at them. He exchange looks with Carisle. "I am so sorry," he said to Billy.

"I got to call my boy," Billy said heading out of the room.

"Shhh," Edward said rocking her. "I got you Bella," he said rocking her again. "I got you," he said causing her to cry harder.

Bella stood next to her mom and stepfather Phil a few days later at Charlie's funeral. Edward and his family watched from a distance because the sun was out. Bella knew he wouldn't stop coming after her and she knew he would go after her family. She had to stop this. She had to stop him.

Bella had went over to the Cullen's and took a deep breath. "I need your help," Bella said. "I got a call from Jacob," she said. "He's at my house," she said. "There a bomb," he said.

"We'll get it," Emmett said firmly.

"No," Bella said causing him to look at her strange. "Its time that I die," she said softly.