Chapter 6: Goodbye
Bella's POV
The boys were actually getting along, they didn't fight the whole way there, I am so proud of them. We pulled into Charlie's driveway; I practically jump out of the car before it stopped all the way, and ran to the door. It was unlocked which was weird because Charlie always had it locked unless he was going through it.
We carefully went in; the place looked like it had been trashed. I saw claw marks along the walls and if I was not mistaking a couple of bullet holes. Charlie's favorite lamp lade in pieces on the floor. The room smelled of werewolves a whole pack of them, Sam will die for this. I put my face in my hands and wished I could cry. I felt somebody pull me in to a hug, I think it was Jacob.
"Bells, don't worry, Charlie is not dead yet. If he was there would be blood everywhere, and this happened not very long ago. Touch the bullet holes they are still warm." Edward said. He was right, the holes were warm, and so were the claw marks.
"Were would they take him? Why didn't they just kill him here?" I asked
"Maybe they wanted it to look like an accident, or that maybe he killed himself." Jacob replied. I was looking through mail and found a note that started off
"Whoever it concerns, if you are reading this my life is most likely over. I want to say that I was not happy with my life so I have taken it upon myself to end it. To my Daughter Isabella Swan or maybe it is Isabella Cullen by now. I wish to apologize for my treatment of Edward and I know that he is a good man. I hope that one day you will find it in your heart to forgive me. I love you.
Charlie Swan
PS. Look to the cliffs."
"Bella are you okay?" Edward asked after I had finished reading the note.
"Look to the cliffs what could that mean, wait a minute Jacob do you remember that day when you were going to teach me how to ride a motorcycle?" I asked
"Yes you wanted to call 911 because you thought Sam and the others were trying to kill themselves. I think you are right" he smiled
"Would someone like to clue me in on this?" Edward asked.
"We are heading to the cliffs; we think that the Wolf Patrol might be planning to throw Charlie over the side." Jacob said
"I told you no Wolf patrol" Bella scolded
"You said that to Edward and I kind of like that name for the pack which I am no longer apart of. Let's go." Jacob said as he ran out of the house.
Charlie's POV
It was a long car drive to the cliffs; I was between two werewolves in human form. There were about five of them, where was Jacob? If he found the note then I might be able to get out of this. My thoughts turned to Bella, I was sorry for my treatment of Edward. He was a good match for her; I at least knew that she was taken care of. I hoped she will not blame herself for this; it is that Sam Uele's fault.
I was shaken from my thoughts when the car door opened and Sam snarled "Get out now!" I obeyed no sense in making a bad situation worse.
"Bella I love you" I thought.
Sam pushed me over to the edge of the cliff "Any last words?" he asked
"Yes, why Sam?" I asked
"I do what I must to protect my pack." That was all he said. He pushed me and I was falling fast. The last thing I heard was "Dad!"
Bella's POV
We were bounding down the dirt rode as fast as we could; we had to get there in time. We rounded the last corner and I saw Sam talking to my dad. I jumped out of the car to run to him, but two werewolves were in my way. I saw Sam push Charlie over the edge "Dad!" I screamed before I fell to the ground in grief.
"Sam how could you do that? You are a disgrace to all werewolves" Jacob yelled. He walked up to Sam and slapped him in the face hard.
I used my power to find Charlie, and I found a weak signal. I got up at jumped over the side. Edward was not far behind me, he actually caught up with me and yelled over the wind "this is the stupidest idea you have ever had." He had brought me close by holding my waist.
"Right just aim for the water, we cam swim to the rocks after we land." I yelled back. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Jacob in werewolf form climbing down. I guess he is the smartest of the three. Edward and I landed with a big splash, and we made are way to the rocks were my father had landed.
When we found him he was alive, but barley. I kneeled and cradled his head, I was about to change him when Edward said "Bella I think it is best to let him go, let him die with dignity."
Jacob nodded and added "It is sometimes best to let the dying die, even through it is hard for you."
I knew that they were right, I gently stroked his head to help ease his pain "Dad" I said "If you are worried about me don't be, I have Edward and I will be okay. Honestly Dad I will be okay, I have to let you go now, but I love you with all the love in my heart. I just don't want you to hurt, go if you have to. I love you." I dry sobbed.
"Sir, this is Edward. I will take care of Bella I promise. I will not abandon her like I have done before. I only wish for your forgiveness for the things I have done." Edward said
"Charlie, I am sorry I couldn't save you. I am so sorry" Jacob said as tears ran down his face.
Dad opened his eyes and said weakly "I forgive….you…both and ….Bells I love you…" with that he breathed his last breath.
Jacob lifted his head to the sky had gave a loud howl, I buried my face in Edward's chest, and he held me close.
as you can probably tell i don't like sam, i like charlie, but his death is a turning point in bella's life so bear with me. Please Review, but not flames. thanx