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~~Moral of the Story by Ashe~~
Bella was a danger magnet. It was a running joke that she asked for trouble. Though this was different. The danger was worse than all the other dangers she had put herself through. She was responsible for three little lives inside her and she was kidnapped by Edward and Alice. She didn't want anything to happen to her dad but she didn't want anything to happen to her and the babies either. She didn't willingly go with Edward. She just hoped that Paul didn't think that of her. She was not mesmerized by Edward or Alice anymore. She found them repulsive and she hated that she was around their sickly sweet smell. It was making her nauseous but she tried to focus on something else.
"Hanging around with those vile creatures. I thought more of you." Edward said his tone harsh.
Bella swallowed. "Edward. Please. Let me go back home. My dad. You said he was in danger."
"Yes. He is. I could kill him if I wanted."
"Why are you doing this?" Bella managed to get out.
Edward sighed and stopped the car. He looked over at her. "Because you're mine. Victoria is distracted now. I could come and get you. I hated being away from you." He said and then hauled her out of the car. They were in the woods outside Forks.
"You left me… said horrible things."
"I had to say those things. Victoria needed to know that I didn't care about you."
"But she still came for me."
Edward shook his head. "Yes. And now she's distracted with Alice. I had to get you out of there. You're mine Bella."
Bella swallowed. "I'm not yours Edward."
Edward glared at her his hand snaking our fast and catching her throat, bruises already forming. "You are mine. You don't get it Bella. You're my mate and that is forever. I've decided to turn you."
Panic shot through Bella. "No. I don't want that. Edward please just let me go home." She choked out. His hand gripped tighter and she felt herself started to suffocate. She felt tears come to her eyes. Her face was reddening from the lack of oxygen. She could only think about the babies and she cried out feeling something surge through her. It knocked Edward away from her, slinging him back into a tree.
Bella sucked in air coughing as she did. She didn't waste too much time. She ran. She saw the way he came. She just had to make it across the Forks border and she could reach any of the tribe and hopefully Paul.
Edward growler and flew at her grabbing for her arm but he flew back again as if he was being repelled.
Bella didn't know what was happening but she just knew that he had to get back to Paul and the others. Tears flooded down her cheeks as she ran as hard and fast as she could. She wasn't scared for herself as much as she was for her babies.
Edward managed to break past whatever it was that pushed him back and crushed her arm with his hand, pulling her to him hard. "You are mine." He said and forced his lips to hers and she struggled against him to no avail. She pushed at his chest and she screamed and he pushed away from her and she tried to run again but she tripped. Falling into her back. Edward was on top of her now, he was bruising her arms holding her down so tight and his knee came up, nailing her in the inside of her thigh sending spiraling pain through her leg. She cried, sobbing underneath Edward.
Suddenly he was ripped off of her and she scrambled back eyes wide as she saw Jasper standing there, Emmett by his side.
Edward growler seeing his brothers standing in his way. "Get out of my way."
Jasper stood his back straight, his guard up but you wouldn't be able to tell. It was true that Edward was the fastest. "You end tonight. Brother."
Bella shivered. Jaspers voice was different than normal. His demeanor was rigid and it seemed like a darkness was swirling around him.
Emmett smirked to the side looking at Edward. "Gonna have to go through us to get to her. I dare you."
Bella got to her feet watching Edward clash with Emmett first. Emmett was strong but he wasn't as fast as Edward and Jasper had to step in now. Bella's eyes couldn't keep up with the fight they were moving too fast. She looked behind her. She wasn't far from Forks. She started running hoping to get across the border. But she stopped short when she saw Alice.
"Alice…"
"Where are you going Bella. You can't run away from Edward. He loves you." Alice's voice was lilted like she was trying to hypnotize her.
Bella shook her head. "This isn't love Alice. You just want to hurt me. I want you to leave me alone Alice… please. "
Alice frowned when Bella didn't away to her command. "Well. This isn't good." She sang and then she moved fast towards Bella.
Bella put her hands up and a pulse happened sending Alice flying away from her.
It was distracting enough that Emmett glanced away briefly and Edward plunged his hand through Emmett's diamond hard chest with such force.
Alice recovered seeing Jasper advancing on Edward so she went to aid Edward bounding overtop Emmett, snagging his head from his body in a swift motion.
Bella's eyes were wide. "EMMETT!" she screamed out and she sank to the ground on her knees. She shook her heart racing.
Jasper's movements changed and it seemed like he phased in and out. The death of Emmett spurred something darker than the Major inside and he saw red.
Bella shook as she watched Jasper snatch Alice by the throat and with just his one hand separated her head from her body. She covered her mouth with her hand, shaking but also because she was about to throw up. She leaned over, throwing up onto the cold ground.
She sobbed a little trying to get to her feet and when she did she saw two wolves rush past her, jumping in. She recognized Sam's wolf and Jared. Edward moved out of Jaspers range right into Sam's. Jasper let Sam fight with Edward and he turned and looked at Bella his dark eyes flickering as he fought the God of War for control. When his eyes returned to topaz he sucked in a breath. Taking a moment and then he went to Bella's side. Bella flinched back but Jasper sent waves of calm to her.
"Bella. I'm not going to hurt you. I need to look at your leg. I think he broke it."
Bella hadn't realized that her thigh was hurting so bad but she let Jasper rip at her jeans that hugged her thigh and the scent of blood hit the air. "Jasper I'm sorry. I'm bleeding you-"
"I'm okay. Blood doesn't bother me Bella. It never did." Jasper said and inspected her leg. "Its not broke. It's a gash his knees are sharp."
Suddenly Jasper moved away from Bella fast as another wolf bounded in and out himself in front of Bella snarling at Jasper. Jasper held his hands out. "Friend not foe."
Bella still had tears running down her face. "Jake! It's okay. Jasper isn't going to hurt me."
Jake growled a little and stared Jasper down but he swiveled his head to look at Bella.
"I need him to take me to the hospital. Please be careful." Bella said.
Jake stood down realizing that Jasper could get her to the hospital faster than he could.
Jasper moved forward, swooped Bella up in his arms and she wrapped her arms around Jasper's neck and held on before he moved with her fast.
Jake joined Sam and Jared in their fight against Edward. He was the hardest one to catch since he was so fast.
Jasper reduced to human speed as he carried Bella into the hospital. "She needs to be seen now." He commanded.
Dr. Mathias was in the ER when Jasper carried Bella in and he frowned going to her immediately. "Get her in a bed now." He directed Jasper and Jasper carried Bella to a bed and lay her down gently.
"What in the world happened?" Mathias asked as he saw the gash and the bruising around her neck. Like someone had tried to steal the life out of her.
Jasper wasn't even sure how to explain this. "Um."
"My ex found me. He… beat me. Jasper saved me." Bella explained and winced as Mathias examined her. "Mathias. The babies."
Mathias nodded pulling the ultrasound machine closer and he pulled up her shirt. It was going to be harder to see at this early. He rolled gel over her belly and he looked at the screen and shook his head. "I have to look the other way." He said then moved the wand away and he helped Bella out of her pants.
Jasper looked away as Mathias got Bella situated and draped.
Bella grabbed out for Jaspers hand and he gave it to her sending calming waves through her. She relaxed into the bed and Mathias used the wand to check on the babies.
Mathias blew out a breath and nodded. "They're okay. Strong hearts. All of them." He said and swiveled the screen for her to see.
Jasper looked at the screen seeing babies on the screen. He didn't realize that she was pregnant and he wished so hard he had gotten to Edward faster.
There was a commotion outside the room and Jasper looked down at Bella. "Paul. Is that someone important?"
Bella teared up and nodded and Jasper moved from her bedside and opened the door, looking out to a frantic looking Paul.
Jasper whistled, catching Paul's attention. "She's in here." He said and Paul moved past all the nurses and he pushed past Jasper.
"Bella, baby are you okay. Oh my God." Paul shook seeing her bruised and a little worse for wear.
Bella reached for Paul and he went to her immediately his hands taking hers into his. "The babies are okay."
Mathias pointed to the screen. "All 3 are fine. Perfect."
Paul felt relief fill him, tears came to the surface and he leaned down and he kissed her, sniffing a little.
Jasper saw how much love there was between Bella and Paul and it made him happy that Bella was happy. "I need to… um. I lost my brother today. I have to tell my father. I can't stay Bella."
Bella pulled back from Jasper and tears rushed to the surface. "Jasper… I'm so sorry. Emmett…"
Jasper nodded. "Rest Bella. I'll check in later." He said and then he left. He was holding back in his own emotion of losing Emmett.
Paul brushed the hair out of Bella's face. "I was so scared."
Mathias moved the ultrasound machine and shut it off. "I need to dress her gash but after a small physical you can take her home Mr. Lahote." He said and went to work fixing Bella up.
Paul carried Bella inside the house. Charlie was home. He had drove back from the hospital. He opened the door for Paul and Paul brought her to the couch in the living room.
Colin was teary eyed when he saw Bella. He was so scared something really bad would happen to her.
"Hey, I'm okay." Bella said softly when she saw Colin. She reached out and Colin leaned down and he hugged her.
Charlie went to her next hugging her. "I was scared. I'm so glad you're alive and safe." He murmured in her ear.
"Me too." Bella said and nodded. Paul told her that the secrets were all spilled. Her dad knew everything now including about the babies.
Charlie leaned back and then covered her belly with his hand. "I have never been so scared in my life."
Bella covered her dad's hand with hers and she offered a small smile. "I'm sorry. I didn't know he'd come back like that."
Paul swallowed and looked up at the door when there was a knock. He instantly could smell that it was Jasper. He went to the door and opened it, letting Jasper inside.
Jasper studied Paul. "I should have got to her sooner. I'm sorry I couldn't protect your imprint fully." He said with a regretful nod.
Paul nodded. "You got to her before I could. I am forever grateful for you and your brother. I'm sorry you lost him."
Jasper nodded. "Carlisle has his body. Um. He wasn't set on fire so we're hopeful that he can come back but there was a lot of damage. So."
Bella looked to Jasper. "Jasper."
Charlie looked up seeing Jasper. He heard that Jasper was the one to save her and get her to the hospital. He went to Jasper and he hugged him. It stunned Jasper but Jasper hesitantly hugged back and then stepped back. "Thank you."
Jasper nodded and then walked over to Bella. "Bella… I'm sorry you went through this."
Bella shook her head and grabbed his hand. "You saved me… you saved my babies. I won't forget that."
Jasper nodded. "Jake said that Edward left you in the woods when we all left town."
"Its not important."
"It is. We forced him to leave Forks. Carlisle he… he stopped him a couple times from taking it too far. We thought we had him reprogrammed but he… he slipped away a few months back. We didn't know where he went. And for that… I am sorry." Jasper said and you could hear it in his tone. "I wanted to tell you that we're hoping Emmett comes back. We're in Seattle. I'll... keep you updated on his condition."
Bella teared up. Emmett was like a brother to her. She nodded. "Thank you."
Jasper squeezed her hand gently. "Get rest. You're going to need it when the babies get here." He said with a small smile and then he was gone, leaving quickly.
Bella felt the sorrow of Emmett and Paul could feel it through the imprint. He went to her side, sitting carefully on the side of the couch and he held her hand, his touch calming her.
