Title: Unexpected Gifts

Author: Mrpointyhorns aka Blemery

Rating: R

Status: Complete

Part: 8

Pairings: Multiple Pairings. Angel/Spike (if they work it out) Jacob/Edward (Established), the normal pairings within the Cullens. There will be an emphasis in Sire/Childe relationships of Carlisle/Rosalie, Angel/Emmett, Jasper/Spike/Alice, Bella/OC

Warnings: AU, Slash,

Spoilers: A little bit for Quickening, but not much this is pretty AU.

Summary: The Fallen have disappeared but they've left unexpected gifts on the daughters of man. Now Jacob his pack and the Cullens have to deal with a bunch of infant murders and that threat of the fallen's offspring. Unfortunately, Alice, Jasper, Edward and Emmett went to LA to visit their uncle Spike. While there they meet Angel, Cordelia, Fred and Gunn. Everything is going well until a very pregnant and very angry Darla shows up.

Beta: Nope. I could use one. Anyone interested?

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by someone else. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Chapter 8

Jacob was able to relax now that Edward was home. Since Edward's return Sam had been gruff with him, but he was trying and Jacob was able to over look it to keep Sam by his side.

After the first morning Edward helped Jacob bring Embry back to the res. Jacob asked Jared and Paul to keep and eye on the res. and to make some wide sweeps of Forks a few times a day. Jacob and Edward had lunch with Billy and they discussed Charlie. Billy said that he promised to visit Charlie and explain things to him. Plus, Rebecca wanted to come home and Billy wanted to be the one to pick her up.

"We can take you over there this afternoon." Edward offered. "I want to see Bella."

"Edward it's dangerous for you to be in Forks." Jacob warned.

"Bella shouldn't pose a threat to me because she's already taken measures in protecting her child from me. So I should be alright. I need to talk to her Jacob it's been over two months." Edward held Jacob's hand. He knew that the tension that he brought between Bella and Jacob were great. Jacob understood the difference between childe and mate now, but he didn't always and Bella had yet to figure it out. She had concluded that Edward and picked Jacob over her, but it wasn't the case.

"What about the other girls that were brought there yesterday?" Jacob asked. "I was there when Bella attack Rosalie."

"Jacob." Edward could see and hear the fear running through Jacob. He put down his mug of blood and reached over taking Jacob's hand, and then wrapping his arms around him. "Thank you for taking care of my sister, but nothing like that is going to happen to me."

"Edward you can see Bella after you get back." Jacob was trying to be reasonable.

"Jacob." Billy spoke up. "Maybe the three of us should visit the Swans' today."

Jacob shook a little he only wanted to protect Edward, and they were making him helpless in doing so. Even with Edward holding him it didn't keep Jacob from panicking. "Fine."

"I'll be careful and you'll be there." Edward promised and it was enough to allow Jacob to relax and return to eating. They ate the remainder of the meal in silence. Edward spoke a little to Billy, but the silence overpowering.

Charlie was expecting Billy and Jacob at least, as was Rebecca. He looked warily at Edward. He still had hard feelings for Edward because of what he put Bella through. He let them all inside though.

"Jacob why don't you and Edward get Rebecca's things. I'll talk to Charlie." Billy suggested as they passed the stairs. Rebecca stayed with them as they went upstairs to give the adults privacy.

"I've been staying in the room next to Bella's." Rebecca led Jacob over to her room. "I don't have that much, just clothes and things Dad brought over."

"Are those girls here?" Jacob asked.

"No. Charlie put them up in the motel 6 last night. Bella went to visit them this morning. She says that she's worried about them, but they haven't had any cravings yet." Rebecca explained.

"Why don't you go talk to her Edward, I'll help Rebecca with her stuff and then I'll meet you in there." Jacob suggested. Edward hesitated. It was clear that Jacob was really worried about him, but that he was trying not to show it by giving Edward time with Bella alone. He didn't want to panic Jacob, but seeing Bella would be nice. Finally he agreed. Jacob watched Edward go into Bella's bedroom. Then he picked up all of Rebecca's things, really too much for one trip, but he did so anyway and hurried downstairs packing up Edward's Volvo. Then he was upstairs with lightening speed.

"I don't even have to read your mind to know what that was about." Rebecca raised a thin brow. "Should I leave the three of you alone?"

"Why don't you make sure you haven't missed anything?" Jacob instructed. He knew that Rebecca was teasing, but he didn't like it either. Rebecca rolled her eyes, but went back into her room to do as Jacob suggested.

Jacob snuck over to the door and slowly pushed it open. Edward and Bella were standing next to her bed and he was holding her firm in his arms. She looked so small and little like that. She was fragile compared to him and he knew it. Jacob felt a sting of jealous seeing them. Not because he thought that Edward was betraying him, but because he knew that he would never have the kind of relationship Bella had with Edward. He didn't want that kind of relationship, but that didn't stop him from being jealous. He knew he was Edward's greatest friend, he was close to Edward like he was his sisters, Edward was his lover and Edward was his other half even if he didn't have a soul. But Jacob would never be Edward's offspring the way Bella would be if she just realized that didn't make Edward her mate. Edward protected and took care of Bella. Jacob and Edward were equals so there were few things that Edward could protect Jacob from that Jacob wasn't able to protect himself from. Jacob didn't want the relationship Bella had with Edward if that meant giving up the one he did have, but he wished that he could fulfill Bella's role in Edward's life too. It was a silly thought. It was like a father being jealous of a mother's affection for their son. However, the feeling was there nonetheless.

Edward looked up at Jacob after a few moments, probably due to his thoughts and not any sound that he might have made. "Bella I have to tell you something."

"What is it?" Bella looked up at Edward a smile on her face. "I really am sorry."

"I know and next time you'll listen to me or I'll let Jacob use extreme force to keep you safe." Edward rubbed his hands up and down her arms in a soothing gesture.

Bella leaned in to the embrace even more. "I'm surprised he even let you near me."

Jacob cleared his throat knowing it was unfair for Bella not to realize he was there. She jumped slightly and looked over her shoulder. "Jacob. I'm so sorry about Embry. He's going to be okay right?"

"He'll be okay. I'm glad he was there. I wasn't able to fight them off as a human and your father was in the house." Jacob explained.

Edward looked shocked. "You didn't tell me that. You were more worried about Charlie than your safety."

"I wouldn't have let it escalate like that Edward. I would have protected myself, but I couldn't do that as a human. Luckily I didn't have to. Charlie will still know by today though." Jacob felt a little guilty that Edward was worried about him, but the situation would have worked in Jacob's favor he was sure of it.

Edward looked at Bella. "Is he telling the truth?"

"Yes. He was doing okay against them in hand to hand combat but they were two and he wasn't plus he wasn't in his strongest form," Bella explained. "Dad had his shot gun and held it to one of their heads, but then Embry and Quil ran in."

"I heard that part." Edward nodded. He looked at Jacob. "You have to be more careful."

"I am careful." Jacob knew he had been reckless because he was so focused on his duties and he was a little crazy because of Edward's absences and Sam's exile, but it wouldn't be like that this time. Angel and his team would be around to help.

"Bella." Edward turned back to her. "I have to tell you that I'm not staying very long."

"No, Edward I need you here." Bella hugged him tightly. Edward put his hands on her shoulder and pushed her gently away.

"This isn't your decision Bella. I must go. You must trust Jacob and the others while I'm gone. They will protect you. I know that you are trying to behave now, but not everything is easy for you to control." Edward brushed her hair out of her face. "Can you do that?"

"But I don't understand you were just gone and now you have to leave again?' Bella asked.

"I left before so that I could get information on why I am leaving now. It's something that I have to do." Edward looked over at Jacob briefly. He turned back to Bella before he continued, "This time I wouldn't be able to contact you or anyone else. I wouldn't even be on Earth."

"Where are you going?" Bella asked.

"There is a Shaman in Africa that I'm going to visit. Spike will be with me," Edward explained.

"What is a Shaman going to do? Who is Spike?" Bella asked.

"Spike is Carlisle's brother of sorts and we are going to the Shaman for a few reasons. One of those reasons is that I can get a soul if I partake in a few trials," Edward explained.

"A soul? What do you need a soul for you're a vampire?" Bella argued. She remembered how obsessed Edward always was about her soul and not taking it from her.

"It's important to my relationship with Jacob. We didn't think it would be something that we needed, but after living with Spike and Angel I know that's not the case. It will rip us apart. I cannot hurt Jacob like that," Edward explained. "When I have a soul it will be good for you too."

"How?" Bella asked.

"If I have a soul then I can remain a vegetarian if I choose to have my blood purified. That will make me stronger and I will be able to protect you better," Edward explained.

"Edward we didn't discuss that." Jacob wasn't sure if he was okay with it. He knew that the soul would prevent Edward from killing a human, but living that life was less human and that meant Edward wouldn't be able to venture out into the sun.

"We will and it might only be temporary." Edward looked at Jacob. There wasn't much that was a threat to his family, but these fallen were and as long as they remained Edward wanted to do what he could to get rid of them.

"Billy needs us downstairs," Edward interrupted any further discussion. Jacob nodded leading the way downstairs. Rebecca had already joined Charlie and Billy downstairs.

"Charlie wants to see more proof." Billy looked up at Jacob. "I know there isn't much room."

Jacob agreed with a nod and he started to remove his clothes. "Whoa wait a minute." Charlie held up a hand.

"He has to take off his clothes otherwise they'll shred to pieces and he won't have any when he changes back," Bella explained.

"Bella how do you know?" Charlie asked.

"I figured it out." Bella shrugged she sat down next to Charlie. "Just like I figured out about Edward…"

"Bella!" Jacob growled.

"What about Edward?" Charlie asked.

"Oh." Bella blushed brightly.

Edward stood his ground for a few minutes, but finally he admitted. "I'm Jacob's mate. He imprinted on me. It is why I stopped being interested in Bella and became interested in Jacob."

"Imprinted?" Charlie asked.

"Imprinting is a way that a wolf knows who his or her soulmate is. It's not something that is easily controlled. Edward could have chosen to remain with me, because the imprintee can decide the extent of the relationship, but it's pretty difficult to fight. It would have hurt both of them if I stayed in the middle of them," Bella explained.

Jacob actually hadn't imprinted on Edward it was impossible as long as Edward didn't have a soul. It was actually Edward's instinct in finding his chosen mate that created their relationship and bond. However, the imprinting was less of a choice than finding a chosen mate so it helped explain things to Charlie in a way that so that he wouldn't be as hard on Edward and Jacob because of their relationship. When Jacob was only in his boxers he offered to turn around so that he wouldn't expose himself unnecessarily even though the girls had both seen Jacob pre and post transformation before. Charlie agreed that would be best so Jacob turned around and removed his boxers almost turning into a wolf as he removed them. Edward held onto his clothes easily enough.

"That's unbelievable." Charlie looked shocked. "All those attacks on humans it was you guys?"

"No!" Edward firmly replied. "That was not Jacob or the packs doing. That was the result of a rogue vampire. The wolves are here to protect Forks from vampires and other demons. They've been able to do so wonderfully, until just recently."

"Those things from yesterday?" Charlie asked.

"Yes. They're called nephilism they are fallen angels from before the Earth was created. The fallen as we like to call them covet human females to produce offspring," Billy explained. "They don't really pose a danger to the human population, but for us they have caused a problem and we have evidence that they may soon cause problems for humans."

Jacob felt cramped so he returned to his human form and took his clothes from Edward. "I'm sorry we have to overwhelm you with this Charlie."

"No, no I want to know. It's good that I know." Charlie nodded. "So yesterday Embry…"

"Was one of the wolves and Quil was the other" Jacob confirmed. "They were only here to protect me."

"And you?" Charlie looked at Billy.

"That was a long time ago Charlie. I let the younger ones do the work now," Billy said with a partial smile.

"So what do you need me to do?" Charlie asked.

"Well you can't tell anyone." Bella pointed out.

"Charlie we don't need you to do anything. You continue to protect humans from humans and we will continue to protect humans from everything else," Jacob promised. "And keep your eyes open. If you see anything then the information can be helpful."

"Okay," Charlie agreed.

They talked for a little longer, but then Billy said that they needed to get Rebecca back home. Charlie and Bella let them out watching them go.

Katura blew the whistle signaling to the boys to come in from wherever they were on the field. The shooter, Connor, picked up the ball and ran in. The rest of the team followed him. Connor smiled at the coach, she returned the smile. Connor elbowed his friend Austin in the ribs nodding in Katura's direction. She smiled inwardly to herself as she thought that she might finally have this one. "That's great boys. I am really proud of you. When I first got a hold of you I was appalled at the work the last coach had left me, but you're all really have improved."

"Thanks Coach." The group said mostly in unison.

"I think we're done for today. Monday we'll begin working on some drills. I think if we continue working until the season starts that we'll be able to really pull some incredible wins." Katura stated. "Alright to the showers." She ordered. She stayed behind as the guys made their way to the showers. She checked the field to make sure that they didn't leave anything. When she was sure she followed the boys into the locker room. Even though it was the boys' locker room she was allowed in because the male coaches were gone for the day and someone needed to keep an eye on the boys. The male coaches were in charge of Football, Basketball, Wrestling and Hockey this time of year, so that left her with the Soccer it was a little early for Soccer, however, like she had said the team wasn't much of a team when she got a hold of it.

As she walked by the boys towards the teachers' office near the gymnasium entrance she kept her gaze almost fixed on Connor. He caught her gaze earlier on and held it until she walked by. She could still feel his gaze as she continued on entering the office. She set down her clipboard and whistle. She sat down on the first chair. There was a two way window so that she could keep an eye on the boys while they were at their lockers, but not in the showers or bathroom stalls. She pulled out her playbook and opened up to the last play in the book. She was still working on this one. She studied it carefully, stuck as to what to do next.

It was nearly twenty minutes before Connor knocked on the door to the office. She knew it was him because she could smell him. She looked up the locker room was empty. Good. "Come in."

Connor entered the room. He shut the door behind him. "Coach, I was wondering, well…I…saw how you were looking at me…"

Katura shut her playbook carefully. She stood up turning around she faced the young boy. "Connor I want to admit, I find you very attractive."

"You…you do?" He asked. She moved closer to him circling around him she reached up and touched his shoulders. "You're so strong, beautiful, perfect."

"I-I-I… won't tell anyone."

"You won't get a chance to." Katura grinned behind his back. She reached around his body running her fingers over the front of his jeans. "Are you a virgin?"

"We-well I-I've done stuff."

"You are." She laughed with delight. "That's just perfect." She pulled down the zipper of his pants and carefully lowered them to the floor. She pushed his boxers down to his knees. She reached forward grasping his dick. He shook with excitement, fear. She pressed a kiss to his shoulder blade. "Too fast?"

"No!" He looked back at her. "I'm not some kid."

"Good. Sit." She let him go pushing him forward. He sat down in the chair she was using. "Let's do this reverse cowgirl."

"Uh…what's that?" He asked looking vulnerable, nervous, excited all at the same time. His arousal and fear filled the air around them.

She lowered her gym pants revealing herself to him. He looked away too young, too inexperienced to look at what he wanted. She stepped closer to him until she was standing between his knees. He couldn't help but look then. And look and look. She was perfect clean and wet. He looked up at her into her eyes. "Ready?"

He nodded. She stepped her feet under the opposite armrest to turn herself around so that she was facing away from him. She reached below her so that she didn't have to waste anytime as she lowered on to him. She began to move right away. Her heels rising and falling as she took his virginity. She took him hard and fast knowing he won't last, but also knowing that she could get the most pleasure this way too. Her hair fell forward pooling in front of her face. He shook scared still. He was too afraid to touch her. He was too afraid to notice when he looked straight into the eyes of an animal. In front of him, face him was the snout of a dog like thing, with a jaw stronger than any mongrel and teeth that were dripping with hunger. She noted the moment he saw what he was looking at the fear turned to horror. He was absolutely terrified. He didn't even come before she ripped into his face with her teeth taking his right eye, most of his nose, mouth and jaw. He wasn't dead right away, but he couldn't scream. He gasped as he tried to breath through what was left, but nothing was. He gripped her wrist and trying to push away from the chair but it was too late, the second bite was over his throat. Dead.

"Angel's here," Emmett said as he stuck his head into Carlisle's office. It was nearly morning the sky was even blue and the clouds pink with light, but the sun still hadn't rose. Carlisle was working on some patient files to keep busy. Spike called a few days prior to let them know that they were coming.

Emmett was able to sense Angel's arrival because they had obviously exchanged blood and Angel was Emmett's grandsire. It hurt Carlisle a little bit. As his relationship with Rosalie had grown his relationship with Emmett had waned. His relationship with Edward remained the same, but had not grown either. He understood that Edward wanted to wait until he had a soul so that he and Jacob could form a bond. Emmett, on the other hand, had chosen to stay away because of fear.

Carlisle followed Emmett out into the hall. Edward and Jacob were coming down the stairs and Rosalie came out of the kitchen with Esme. Carlisle swallowed. Even though Edward and Emmett had visited Angel and been okay he was still frightened of Angel because he was so powerful.

Esme came and took his hand. Edward opened the door for them and they stepped out. Seth and Leah were keeping pace with the cars as they pulled in the driveway. They remained as wolves and they stayed near by when the cars came to a stop. Carlisle wouldn't admit that he was grateful for Jacob and the wolves.

Jasper and Alice got out of the cars first. Alice waved at them as Jasper started to pull Alice's things from the back of the car. The humans started to exit, but they didn't get their things. The group looked a little wary at the wolves and at the rest of the Cullens.

"Oiy, pet, you don't mind letting us in it's getting pretty itchy out here?" Spike asked he had hold of the carseat that Alistair was in.

Carlisle was familiar with Spike after the first visit they talked regularly. "Of course, you can go in Spike."

"And Peaches?" Spike asked holding up the carseat when Esme step forward to coo at the little baby. "You can hold 'im luv."

"Oh Spike I couldn't," Esme said, but she was picking up the baby anyway. "He's so tiny. Look how little he is."

"Spike do you think that's safe?" Cordelia asked.

"It's fine Princess," Spike said skirting around the family and heading to the house. "Let Peaches in will you."

"Carlisle." Angel was standing in front of him now. He held out his hand. "It's been a while."

Carlisle took his hand shaking it firmly. "Angel." He stumbled a little when Angel pulled him closer for a hug. "Sire."

"We'll get to know each other better in the next few weeks, right?" Angel asked.

Carlisle didn't answer, but luckily he was saved doing so because Angel started to smoke and even Carlisle could feel the heat. "You better get inside."

"That's an invitation right?" Angel asked and Carlisle nodded curtly at him.

Angel hurried inside and wasn't surprised that Emmett brought in his bags. Spike didn't do much in the way of packing. He had enough things to keep from smelling disgusting, but he generally didn't over indulge. The humans left most of their things in the car because they were unsure if they were willing to stay over night with soulless vampires.

"Here you are peaches." Spike handed Angel a mug of blood. "I hope you don't mind, brother." Spike smirked looking up at Carlisle. Spike used the word to make it clear to the rest of the vampires that they were related and that Angel was as well. "I made you two some as well." He pointed to Alice and Jasper.

"Thanks Spike." Alice beamed brightly.

"Let's get everyone into the kitchen anyway and we can discuss everything." Carlisle looked at Angel making sure that it was okay that he moved the proceedings.

"It's your home, Carl-isle." Angel only added the last bit of his name after a moment.

"Well let's go then." Carlisle moved into the kitchen. He sat down at the head of the table. Esme sat beside him. She was feeding Alistair and she looked simply delighted. Next to her were Rosalie and finally Emmett. On his other side were Edward and Jacob. Jacob seemed to know that there was a lot at stake when picking seats and he sat Edward down right beside Carlisle either because of his own tendency to take charge or because Jacob knew that Edward was his oldest and therefore he depended on Edward the most. Carlisle wondered if the same was true for Angel. Beside Jacob were Jasper, Alice and Cordelia. Fred, Gunn and Wesley were lined up next after Emmett. Angel sat at the end of the table with Cordelia and Wesley next to him. Spike was hovering and Carlisle suspected that was because Angel's team or even Angel himself didn't really see Spike as part of the group. Besides, like all predators Spike had taken the advantage by being able to sneak up on someone. He was hovering close to Esme though and Carlisle thought that was because he was worried that Alistair might cry and need him.

"Seth imprinted," Edward whispered to Jacob.

"What now?" Jacob looked over at Edward. "On who?"

"I think it was Cordelia. He keeps thinking about it. He's freaking out,-" Edward explained. Seth was still pretty young and the fact that he imprinted wasn't surprising to Jacob but it might be to Seth who was still treated as a child among most of the pack.

Spike looked over at them suspiciously probably hearing what they said. He glanced over at Alice who was talking to Cordelia about the shopping in Seattle. Carlisle met his gaze when he looked up and Carlisle saw worry. Carlisle knew better than to guess that his daughter had found a human that could possibly be her childe. She was very friendly. She often brought home pets, mostly in hope that Edward would choose him or her as a mate. It never worked out. Even Bella was only a possible child for him, but she had never been upset that Edward wanted Jacob. Still, Spike spent plenty of time with Alice before and just recently he was able to watch a relationship build between Alice and Cordelia. If he was concerned then it was probably a genuine worry.

Angel cleared his throat and despite Carlisle's position at the head of the table everyone automatically listened to him. Even Spike leaned against a glass window instead of moving about. "Maybe introduction are in order."

"I'll do them." Spike offered.

Angel looked at him brief and then nodded that he proceed. "Just the ones not everyone knows. Fred, Gunn, Cordelia, Angel these are: Carlisle, Esme, Jacob and Rosalie. Carlisle, Esme, Jacob, Rosalie these are: Fred, Gunn, Cordelia and Angel. And of course the babe is Alistair."

"Should we say a little about ourselves?" Wesley asked.

"Watch it, Watcher." Spike countered. Angel frowned a little bit at him, but he figured that Spike was probably right and didn't say anything.

After the introductions Angel started. "As you know the threat of the abominations has not been eradicated. Spike and Edward are taking Alistair away to keep him safe and during that time I will be able to help get rid of any demon problem."

"Wait Angel. There are a lot of windows in here aren't you worried?" Fred asked.

"Spike doesn't seem worried and I don't assume that Carlisle would want me as dust at this point." Angel waved away the concern. "While we are helping though we are also going to be working on keeping Alistair safe, in coming here we may have attracted whomever is after him to Forks." Angel looked at Jacob. "I am sorry about that."

Jacob nodded firmly. "Vampires usually attract at least other vampires."

"You could get rid of the first vampires," Gunn suggested.

Esme and Rosalie looked frightened, but Edward, Emmett, Jasper and Alice didn't look worried. Jacob was on his feet. "What did you suggest?"

"Jacob." Edward stood up and held him back with a well placed hold on his shoulder. "Gunn doesn't realize that we are the first vampires."

"All the other firsts do die," Jacob growled.

"I know that kid isn't a vampire, not even one of their kind." Gunn looked at Angel. "What gives?"

Angel hesitated. He looked at Jacob and then at Gunn. "They're entitled to their secrets. They're not a threat to you Gunn. They protect the humans in Forks."

"I would still like to know." Gunn started to look wary.

"It's probably important that everyone knows Angel because we're skilled at hunting demons and we don't want to cause any accidents," Wesley suggested.

"There will be no accidents." Jacob's growl became deeper. "I trust my family, but I don't have to trust you or yours."

Angel looked surprised.

"Jacob that's not a good idea." Edward insisted. "They should know they'll be working with you."

Jacob shook. "Fine. We are wolves. It is our duty to protect these lands, which includes Forks from monsters."

"Really you're a wolf? That's so interesting!" Fred looked happy. "Can I watch you change? I'm a scientist and…"

"Not now Fred." Angel quelled her. He looked up at Edward who was helping Jacob back into his seat. "Gunn there will be plenty of vampires that we do kill, but not any of these ones. The wolves have strict rules; demons can stay if they don't harm humans."

"That's not many," Gunn pointed out.

"No it's not. That's why we will be busy. My presence and the abominations offspring will attract other demons. It's a way of hiding in a crowd. We can't harm the human mothers and eradicating the vampires is not an option so we have to work on getting rid of any other demon populations that want to harm humans. If you see the abominations we will take care of them, but right now their offspring can't be harmed."

"Angel, the fallen mentioned that our clearing out dangerous demon population is actually helping them protect their offspring." Carlisle pointed out.

"We can't protect the humans and let dangerous demon populations live on. Protecting humans is the most important thing that we do." Jacob spoke out. He made it seem sometimes that his loyalties remained in keeping the wolves safe, but he knew that they were all prepared to give their lives to protect humans. Protecting the wolves always came second.

"We can keep that goal." Angel assured. "My team feels unsure about staying her and I'm not really sure if there is the room. So they were planning on stay in hotels in Forks. It will help us keep an eye on Forks anyway."

"Everyone is welcome to stay here if they choose, but that's up to them," Carlisle offered.

"Any of the humans can stay on the res. as well. I cannot explain to the Elders that I am letting a vampire live on the res. though." Jacob shrugged. Edward sometimes stayed the night when he was home, but that was far different from letting another vampire in. Edward was his mate and he was one of the Cullens if any vampire clan would be trusted they would be it.

"Actually, I would like to stay here, if that's okay with you Carlisle?" Angel asked.

"Of course you can stay here," Carlisle agreed, but he wasn't really happy about that. He wasn't sure he could keep control of his clan with Angel around. Angel was obviously his superior ranked vampire and even though they both tried to function under human families that didn't mean their natural instincts wouldn't cause them to butt heads.

"I will stay here until Edward is ready to leave." Spike spoke up. "I think I want to give Alistair a chance to play with his auntie anyway." Carlisle felt grateful that Spike would be around. He could be a buffer for him and Angel and they would need one. Spike was his younger brother and even though he was also Angel's mate, Spike didn't take on that role when he stayed with Carlisle. Spike and Angel's history was too rocky for that.

"Oh Spike really?" Esme looked up at Spike. "I almost had one. It means so much to me."

"You make a beautiful mother. You really glow, pet." Spike complimented. Carlisle was surprised that Esme trusted Spike so easily. He knew none of the humans had heard their quiet exchange, but Angel had. He smiled proudly. Spike always knew how to take care of women. It was his job when they traveled as a family with Drusilla and Darla. "Besides I want to sleep."

"You're going to sleep and leave the baby with the vampires?" Cordelia asked.

"Princess, I'm a vampire. Or have you forgotten." Spike produced his fangs and brought out his true face. The humans jumped a little, but relaxed in a moment. "Esme will take better care of him than Peaches will."

Angel looked up he frowned a little. "Why don't you go to bed Spike?"

"I was just going." Spike grumbled stomping out of the room and into the living room. Carlisle could hear his boots drop to the ground. Spike was probably sleeping on the couch.

"Guys why don't you go into town and get settled down. We can meet back at sunset," Angel suggested.

"Sounds good to me," Wesley said he and the humans stood up.

"I can go down there with you," Jacob suggested.

"I think we have it. I looked up some places on the internet before we left," Fred said.

"Do you want me to come with you Cordelia? I can show you around once you get settled." Alice suggested.

"No!" Jacob, Edward and Emmett immediately stopped her. She looked at them curiously.

"Alice it has been very dangerous for us to go into town in the last month. I think it will be better if you stay here until tonight at least." Carlisle explained to her saving the other boys from doing so.

Alice looked between them and even Rosalie nodded in agreement. "Okay well, I'll see you later than."

"Of course, you can show me around later." Cordelia said. She stood up. "And we better get going. We've sort of gotten used to the traveling by night shit and are tired too."

"Okay." Angel stood with his group following them to the front of the house. "Make sure you call if you need anything or see anything suspicious."

Carlisle looked at his family now that Angel and his team had walked away. They could still hear them saying good bye and the sharp whine of a dog when the door was open. It felt good to see Alice and Jasper back. Edward and Emmett had only been back for a few days as well so seeing all of his family together was a relief.

"I need to go to. I need to talk to the pack about what's going on. I'll try to be back in the afternoon." Jacob stood up after less than a few seconds. He looked at Carlisle. "I can leave Seth and Leah here if you want."

"No. I think we'll be fine." Carlisle admitted his worry over his sire had disappeared now that he had actually been face to face with him.

Jacob nodded. He squeezed Edward's hand and then rounded the table going back to the front door avoiding the living room probably not to disturb Spike. Edward looked at Carlisle. "You should go with him."

"Are you sure?" Edward asked.

Carlisle replied. "You don't have much longer with him before you leave again." But of course Edward could still read his thoughts and Carlisle was still a little unnerved about Angel especially if Edward, his oldest was gone and Emmett was enamored with him and Alice and Jasper were neutral. None of them really knew how dangerous Angelus really was.

"You should go Edward. He'll just be asleep anyway." Carlisle encouraged again. His thoughts kept him truthful even though there was still uneasiness. Edward also trusted Angel after living with him for a month. So he stood up thanking Carlisle and not hurrying too fast, for a vampire, to catch up with Jacob. Carlisle heard him run into Angel on the way out. They didn't say too much, but it seemed to be understood that Angel knew where he was going.

Angel returned to the kitchen. He took the seat that Edward had been in instead of being on the end of the table. "Are you not tired?" Carlisle asked.

"I am, but with Spike asleep I want to be up in case Alistair gets fussy." Angel explained.

"Angel," Emmett began. Once he knew it was okay for him to speak he continued. This made Carlisle frown. He always encouraged his children to come to him for anything and not to worry about speaking out of turn. While everyone was usually respectful, they didn't use the ridged hierarchy that the volturri did. Emmett must have learned to wait for permission from Angel when he was staying with them. It was just another thing that bothered Carlisle about Emmett going to Angel instead of to him for answers. "Esme is a very good mother. She won't mind taking care of Alistair if he gets fussy."

"I won't." Esme agreed. "And once he's asleep I'll lay him down next to you."

"No, please don't do that." Angel stone features didn't show off much but Carlisle could see that he felt pained. "The reason Spike is taking him with Edward is because I pose the biggest threat to him. I have no intention of hurting him, but there is a prophecy that states that I will kill him. I don't want to make any mistakes. I don't want to be left with him alone."

"If you're really stronger than we are, then having us shield him from you puts us in danger doesn't it?" Rosalie asked her usual attitude even thicker.

"Rosalie." Emmett touched his wife's hand. "Please." Rosalie looked at Emmett. They stared at each other for a long while and then Rosalie stood up and walked out of the room.

Angel looked at Carlisle. "You're not worried are you?"

"No. Alistair won't be here for very long, we should be okay, and Spike's here." Carlisle wasn't exactly telling the truth, but Alistair didn't have anything to do with his actual concern. He was certain that Angel had no intention of hurting Alistair and from Cordelia's visions he didn't do so until Connor was older, Alistair might be different, but Carlisle didn't think that Alistair's presence threatened his family in anyway.

"If you're sure, I would like to get some sleep. That way I can go out tonight and find out what we're dealing with." Angel looked at Esme.

Carlisle was not surprised that Esme agreed to watch the baby. Spike was right, Esme never looked more happy than she did right then taking care of a child. Carlisle knew that it was very rare for their kind of vampires to have children of their own, but he wondered what it would take to at least try. He would have to speak to the volturri again. They might have some secrets from him that could help. And maybe there was away to do something scientifically humans were able to by pass natural laws a create life so maybe vampires could as well. Perhaps it was something that he could talk to Fred about.

"I would love to Angel. And if you hear him crying don't rush in or anything. I'll want to try my hand at soothing him." Esme smiled at him.

"Alright, and Jasper is pretty good at getting him to calm down if all he is fussy but not hungry, tired or wet." Angel explained. Esme nodded, but she didn't intend on handing the baby over until she absolutely had to.

"You can use our bed." Emmett suggested.

"While that would be nice I don't think you're mate would be pleased with that." Angel looked across the table at Emmett.

"I think Angel's right. Anyway, since you'll be staying with us for a while, we decided that you can stay in Edward's room until he returns." Carlisle spoke up. Emmett didn't look too upset and Carlisle was happy to note that.

"What about until he leaves? Cordelia didn't find night flights until Monday. Spike cannot fly on a commercial plane during the day. It's too risky." Angel didn't seem as concerned as Carlisle thought he should be. Carlisle trusted Esme to take care of herself, but he still worried. It was obvious that Angel wasn't or he was hiding it well.

"Since he doesn't need to sleep it won't be a big deal, and he doesn't mind staying with Jacob during the day while you sleep. He spends more time in his room at night, but I think we'll all be busy for the next few nights." Carlisle explained.

Angel nodded. "I can just use the room for sleeping, and I can use another for working and for my things, at least for now."

"Sure we can put your things in my office." Carlisle suggested. "I'll show you the way."

Angel agreed and they both stood up at the same time, but Angel let Carlisle lead the way out of the kitchen. He picked up his bags and Spike's. He followed Carlisle upstairs to the office where he put his things down. Carlisle didn't stay but a second when he showed Angel into Edward's room. He knew that he had his Angel issues and right then he just didn't want to deal with them yet.

Is anyone reading? I am starting to think this was a lame idea. Anyway I finished this book and am writing the next. Yippee!