Chapter 8
pull me back
i need you to
pull me from my sin
before i give in
pull me back- The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Ready?
I'm not sure about this, Sade...
We have to go back home, we have to. They need us.
I sighed as I held onto Sadie's hand. She had had another vision and this one showed our family fighting. It didn't show the outcome because it switched to Mommy and Daddy fighting the red headed vampire and a blonde vampire man. I was scared for them, but I had faith that they would be okay. They were my Mom and Dad, they had to be okay.
Sadie wasn't convinced, of course. We happened to get lucky that the airplane people had lost one of our bags and Maggie had to go back to the airport to get it. Of course, she was bringing us.
Since I couldn't turn Sadie away from her plan, I had to go along with her. I would be crazy if I let her do it herself. Sadie was smart, but sometimes she didn't think things through. Mommy said Sadie was like her mother, Renee, in that way.
So as Maggie was occupied with getting the lost bag, Sadie and I took off. I felt bad for doing this to Maggie, Siobhan and Liam. They had been so nice by taking care of us and we were running away, causing them problems, but I had to be with Sadie.
We ran through the large and crowded space, going off the map that Sadie and I had recognized. We neared the place where we had to get on the plane, easily avoiding the airplane people with my power.
A bag fell in front of Sadie, but with a wave of her hand, she moved it to the side. They announced the final boarding for the flight we had to get on.
We were stopped by the lady at the door, taking the tickets.
"Whoa, and where do you think you two are going," She asked, talking to us as if we were normal five year olds.
The world suddenly stopped moving as I focused my attention on the lady and her thoughts.
"You will let us on and make sure that we will not have any trouble," I commanded her and the world started moving again.
She blinked and placed a hand to her head. She looked back at us and smiled. "Come on, before the plane leaves," She smiled, still treating us like human children.
Once we were seated and buckled in, Sadie and I knew that the hard part was over. All we had to do was get home.
Alice's POV
Noah and Sadie were sitting on an airplane. Their destination: Hawaii... Maggie, her face torn with worry...The twins making a stop in London and then onto Los Angeles.
I sucked in a breath at the visions passing through my mind.
"For the love of all that is holy!" I heard Edward from his and Bella's room.
Leave it to the wonder twins to find a way out of Ireland and back home, back to us, back to their parents.
I sat down at the table, holding my head in my hands as Edward joined me at the table. Besides us, only Jasper and Rosalie were home. Carlisle was at the hospital, Esme and Bella were at the store, gathering more food for the ever hungry wolves that were camping outside our house. Emmett had gone to Gamestop to pick up a new video game and a few new controllers since the others were smashed in an epic Halo battle with a couple of the wolves.
"What are the chances that we can intercept them," Edward asked in a huff of anger, worry, stress, and doting love for his children.
I focused, making the decision to get on a plane and get them. The pictures flashed in my mind and the math was done before you could blink.
"I'll get a bag and tell Jazz," I mumbled as I zoomed around the house, having a bag, our passports, money, and a explanation along with a lingering kiss for Jasper.
Within seconds, Edward and I were in his car and off to the airport as I called in our private jet.
"Our only chance is to try and catch them in LA," I told Edward as he took a right turn. "Our plane will land just as theirs is suppose to leave," The chances of actually meeting up with them was less than one in four, but with odds like that it didn't matter to Edward, nor did it matter to me. It was Noah and Sadie and despite the fact that they were half vampire, they were also half human and that was more than enough reasoning to go after them, to at least try.
Edward's hands tightened around the wheel and I heard the plastic creaking.
"They'll be fine," I assured him. I was right. Even if we didn't catch them, they would still make it home safely. I could see that.
"They're still just kids, babies really," He was sounding like Bella. Bella did baby them, but with that she made them act more like human children. Everyone knew that Sadie and Noah were beyond their years. They had better logic than most humans and were more intelligent than most adults, but like Edward said, they were still just kids and thats how we treated them. Like normal kids.
Once we were at the airport, things went smoothly. We were able to bypass most of the security checks since we were taking our own jet.
Only once we were in the air did Edward call Bella. She freaked out, of course and demanded to know why he didn't tell her sooner, why she wasn't on that plane.
"Bella, Alice and I had to act quickly. I'm sorry for not telling you," He sighed, but I could sense his guilt. Bella was still a worry-wart. She would have been too panicky, her mind completely focused on getting her children.
Bella sighed her acceptance of the apology and said her good byes. Edward set the phone down and leaned back into his seat, rubbing his hands over his face and through his hair.
"How's it looking,"
I focused and let the vision pass through my head. Edward's face set into a frown at seeing it.
Noah's POV
Getting home was easier said than done. We didn't realize that we had to get on other planes to get home which required me using my mind control with everyone. My head ached and my everything was getting fuzzy. It was harder to block out the thoughts that threatened to crash down on me. The only thing keeping me going was Sadie and her very determined thoughts.
We were waiting for our next flight as we ate our Happy Meals. Sadie was very occupied with the toy that had come with it and I tried to just keep my head up. The hours were all messed up and I wasn't even sure where we were.
"We're in LA, baby," Sadie laughed. How she was able to still be normal and functioning after everything we had just been through was a mystery. I was ready for a nap. "Aunt Ali talked about this place before," She noted.
"Mhm," I grumbled as I laid my head down on the table.
"Flight 828 to Honolulu, is now boarding,"
"Thats us," I told Sadie as I grabbed her tray and threw away our trash. Taking her hand, we went to our gate and had no troubles getting on the plane, of course.
I had a feeling, though. A feeling that we shouldn't get on the plane just yet, that we should wait. I didn't know what it was, but I could feel it.
But it was too late as Sadie pulled me onto the plane and to our seats.
Edward's POV
Alice and I raced through the airport as fast as we dared, hoping and praying that we would make it before the plane took off.
Pass security, through the gate and Alice and I both yelled for the lady to stop as she shut the door...
We were too late. The door was shut and the plane was preparing to take off.
"Goddammit! Fuck it all!" I yelled, wanting so badly to punch something.
"Come on," Alice placed a hand on my shoulder as my hands fisted my hair. "We gotta get back home. The least we can do is be waiting for them when they get off the plane in Hilo,"
I breathed heavily, pissed off at myself, nodding to Alice. We were able to secure a jet and Alice assured me that we would land before Noah and Sadie did since we were flying straight to Hilo while the twins had to get on another plane before finally being home.
I knew I had to tell Bella once we were in the air and I wasn't looking forward to it.
"What do you mean," She cried.
"The plane was taking off just as we got to the gate. If there was something that we could have done, I would have done it,"
Bella let out a long sigh. "I know, I know. I'm just so worried,"
"I know you are, but we can at least we can get them before they come up with a plan to try and get to the house," I assured her.
She chuckled. "I'm sure they would have no problem getting here,"
"Very true," I smiled. "I mean they got from Ireland to Hawaii with no mishaps," I laughed.
"Edward," Bella's tense voice ventured. "You realize how they were able to do that, right,"
"Of course," We both knew that Noah had used his powers more in these past two days than he had in his entire life.
"Do you think he's alright,"
"I'm sure he's fine, if there was something wrong, I'm sure Alice would have seen it,"
She sighed. "Right," Bella didn't sound convinced. "I'll see you when you land,"
"Love you,"
"I love you, too,"
I tossed the phone onto the seat next to me and let out a long sigh as I flopped back into my seat. I wasn't sure what to think of this entire situation. I was so amazed at Noah and Sadie even though I couldn't help but worry and fear for them. They may not have been like normal five year olds, but they still didn't realize the danger...or maybe they did and they just ignored it.
It was torture not being with them every day, but the benefit of knowing that they were safe offered me peace of mind. Now, they were alone, without any type of protection besides their gifts and-
My train of thought was ripped away as an overwhelming vision pulled Alice under. The images and pictures flashed through her mind.
No. God, no. This couldn't be happening. Not Noah and Sadie, anything but this. My worst nightmare had just been painted in Alice's mind and I couldn't help but feel pulled under by the sadness, the loss, the heartache.
"Edward..." Alice's very distant tore at my muddled mind. Alice. Alice. I should talk to her. "Edward, it hasn't happened it yet, there is still time..." She trailed off as she went to the cockpit and told the pilot that we needed to stop in Honolulu instead of Hilo.
She was back at my side, talking to low for the several humans who were on the plane to hear. "Edward, I need you to listen to me," I looked to Alice's dark eyes and saw the determination in them. "We still have time, we can still save them. When the pilot lands we need to get out of here as fast as we can, the rules be damned. We will have a twenty-eight second window. They will get off the plane and start making their way to the gate for the next one. As along as you go as fast as you can, you will get to them before she does,"
"Are you sure," I asked her, though I could see the visions for myself in her mind. She nodded.
"Yes, Victoria," She sneered the name, "has a very set plan. She doesn't think that we will be there,"
I did my best to push away the feelings that had taken over me, letting them fall back to one corner of my mind. I couldn't let my fear and worry over take me completely.
"How much longer until we land," I asked her.
"About fourteen minutes," Alice told me through tight lips.
Eight hundred and forty seconds may not seem like a long time, but when your children's lives are hanging in the balance, it seems likes centuries. Never mind what I would do without them, what would my Bella do without them?
My mind reeled to the darkest parts of my mind. Life without Noah, Sadie and Bella? What on God's green earth would I have to live for? Nothing because I was nothing without my love and my children.
I couldn't lose them, I just couldn't. My entire body was being ripped to shreds just thinking about the possibility of life without-
"Edward," Alice ripped my hand from the arm rest which I had twisted into an unrecognizable shape. "You need to stop thinking. Stop thinking about anything else but saving Noah and Sadie,"
My eyes closed and tried to push the thoughts back. "If I reach out to Noah with my thoughts what will happen," Alice focused for a short minute.
"No good, then," I said in reply to the pictures that had flashed in her mind. It would only alert Victoria to our presence and she'll act quicker.
"Mr and Ms. Cullen, the plane is just about to land, so if you buckle up please," The flight attendant interrupted us. Alice took the seat next to mine, buckling herself in.
"It's going to alright, Edward," She comforted me and I nodded and kept thinking of just seeing the beautiful faces of my children.
Noah's POV
I sighed, tired from the days of traveling. Only one more flight change and we would be home. I would see Mommy and Daddy and the rest of our family.
"I told you it would all be worth it," Sadie smiled at me and I smiled back at her. Sadie may not always think things through, but she always did what she thought was right.
The landing was a bit rough, but soon enough it was over and Sadie and I were making our way to the next gate to get on the final airplane in our journey home.
We were about to turn to go to the gate when I heard an unfamiliar female voice think our names. Sadie gasped from beside me and I look over to see the red headed woman from all of Sadie's visions. She had her black eyes locked on us, stalking forward. I could hear her victorious thoughts. She had won and had finally gotten one over on Bella and Edward. She would have to deal with the annoying newborns, she guessed, though she would probably keep Riley around for her use. She would enjoy killing us, though it would be sort of a waste to kill the only hybrids in the world.
This lady was all kinds of wrong.
I pulled Sadie behind me as Victoria moved closer to us. I was forming a plan for escape when I suddenly found myself being pulled into cold arms and the sound of rushing air around me.
"Daddy!" Sadie cheered as she wrapped herself around him, the sound of things crashing to the floor filled the air as Sadie hugged him.
"Dad," I whispered as his eyes looked down at me and he smiled, his eyes looking wet. He pulled Sadie and I closer to him. I hugged him back and saw Aunt Alice behind him. I waved at her and she came to Daddy's side, smiling brightly.
I had almost forgotten about Victoria until Aunt Alice hissed at her.
"I would leave if I was you. If we were anywhere else, I would be ripping your ass to shreds," She growled at her.
Victoria's thought were disbelieving and she scoffed. "Sure, you runt,"
"James was easy enough for me to take care of," Alice sneered at her, in a half smirk, half grimace.
The red headed woman thoughts raged at the sound of this 'James' name. Her thoughts flashed too quickly for me to read. She was stalking out of the airport, wishing us certain death dealt by her as she nearly put holes through the floor.
"That," I said. "Is one crazy lady," I shook my head. The sound of my Dad's laughter and thought filled me.
"I missed you, too, Daddy," I told him as he sat us down in the nearest chairs, Sadie and I still on his lap.
"So did I!" Sadie exclaimed, clinging to him once again. He held her close as he placed his hand on my face.
"How are you feeling," he asked both of us, but was looking at me.
"I'm tired and a little hungry," Sadie said with a yawn. He nodded but was still looking at me. I shrugged.
"Exhausted, hungry, my head feels like its gonna explode," I looked around. "Where's Mommy,"
"At home," Daddy explained. Sadie pulled away from him and only then did she noticed Aunt Alice.
"Ali!" She cried as she threw herself at Aunt Alice, who easily caught and held her to her.
"Hey little lady. You had us so worried," She told Sadie as they hugged.
"I'm sorry, Aunt Ali," Sadie apologized and I cringed.
"You can make it up to me,"
"Shopping!" Sadie smiled at Alice who nodded.
"Alice, why don't you go and get the kids something to eat before we have to get on the plane home," Daddy suggested to Alice. She nodded and still holding Sadie close, walked to the nearest restaurant.
"Noah," Daddy sighed and ran a hand over his face. "What were you two thinking,"
I sighed. I knew this was coming. "Maggie had to go and pick up a lost bag and then Sadie got it into her head that it could be our big break. I tried, I really did Daddy, to tell her that we should just listen to you and Mommy, but she wouldn't hear reason. You know how she is. I couldn't let her go alone since she's kind of oblivious to her surroundings when she's caught up in a good idea. Plus, I really did miss you and Mommy and everyone else so much, andandand," I stopped as the tears came to my eyes and fell down my cheeks. "Daddy," He pulled me to him and wrapped his arms around me tightly.
"It's alright, Noah. You did the right thing by going with your sister and protecting her," He rubbed his hand up and down my back. I had missed him so much. I missed him telling me stories, singing to me and playing the piano for me. I missed him reading to me and playing with me. I missed my Daddy.
"I missed doing all those things with you too," He whispered to me. I nodded and let all my sleepiness crash over me. I was with Daddy now.
"Go to sleep, Noah. When you wake up, you'll get to see your Mom," I heard Sadie and Alice come back and then nothing as I drifted off.
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AN: Tissues for anyone who got a bit teary eyed at the Noah and Edward reunion. I know it sometimes seems like Noah is closer to Bella cuz he is a Momma's boy, but he really loves being with his Dad especially now that Noah can read minds, he needs Edward more than ever because he is the only person who understands.
Someone mentioned that I'm giving my characters too many powers. First off, I understand completely where you are coming from. Second off, Doing This Alone/Dreaming All Alone Bella is different than Book-Bella. In the Alone universe, Bella WILL NOT have her mental shield/bubble gift. Since I started this whole series BEFORE Breaking Dawn, I had already had Bella's gift planned out. So Bella's ONLY gift will be that she is a kick-ass fighter. And I based her gift on the fact that Bella always felt as if she couldn't help even though she desperately wanted to do her part. She had such a sense, to me anyways, of wanting to protect her loved ones, that I thought it would carry over to her vampiric life. She thought she was going to be alone, raising her children and so her gift was developed due to the fact that she wanted to physically protect Noah and Sadie.
Speaking of Noah and Sadie, they WILL NOT be getting anymore gifts, I promise. Noah will only have his mind control and his mind-reading. Sadie will still have her telepathy but it still has to grow a bit and as she uses it...well you'll see. And her visions will take a back seat. Just like they did in this story, her visions will only pop up when the situation is extreme. Kay?
I think thats it...OH! I have posted all the links on my profile. So any links will be there. Outfits for Noah and Sadie for this chapter! Yay!
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