A/N: Heyyyyy! Here is the final chapter for Blood Calls to Blood...which is kinda sad to me:[ i will miss it that's for sure...but I'm glad to say that there is another installment in The Blood series. I hope this chapter is to your liking, I know i enjoyed writing it. Edward's thoughts are in italics, but this chapter changes points of view a lot and may be confusing.
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Disclaimer: After this chapter, you will probably be glad I don't own BONES or Twilight.
EDWARD.
"Wow," Sweets said in awe of the music assembled before him. "Dude, this is totally awesome! You're a musician too?" He asked in disbelief as he started to touch the albums on the wall.
"Yea I guess, I write music, but just because," I replied with less enthusiasm than him. "Go ahead and look at whatever you want." Take them, I wanted to say, but didn't.
This guy has got it all! I mean I love music, but it's like a store in here...his intellectual abilities are strong so the results in his music must be phenomenally academic...and what's the word….organized...I do like the kid though….I can't rationalize the connection...
I smiled as his thoughts went through my head, reminding me of the connection that I could not explain either. Bella was the only human I ever really paid attention to, and besides I couldn't hear her thoughts. Sweets on the other hand, seemed to show me who I was, clearly through his thoughts, actions, and words. He accepted the abnormal structure of what I was, without any fear or resentment. Sweets put on a Billy Joel CD and started to make his way around the room, looking at every cover.
"Do you write music?" I asked curiously.
"Yeah, I'm in a band, so I write songs for them, but we haven't taken off yet or anything," he replied in a bored tone. "It's called Dayplayer." I nodded, amused by his lack of excitement.
"I'm sure you will get a break soon." He nodded and then came back over to with several CD's in hand.
"I can't believe you have all of these! They are platinum collectibles," he said excitedly.
"Keep them, if you like," I said as I turned and started out the door. He paused and then set the CD's down as he continued to study them closer. I figured he wouldn't take them, but he seemed so genuine, he deserved it, well a lot more than what people gave him. I slowly made my way down the stairs, leaving Sweets to do as he pleased, and joined Booth and Emmett, who were discussing football statistics, with Rosalie interjecting every once and a while. I stood at the stairs and watched Booth interact with my family. His emotions were not frightened, but excited to be here. I tore my gaze away from the unfamiliar scene and looked upon the profile of my love. Her dark curls rolled over her shoulders as she played with our child. Bella's smiles were made of love and her words dripped with passion, I admired her beauty as I leaned against the wall. How did I deserve her? As if I spoke aloud, Bella gazed at me with golden eyes sparkling of love. I quickly walked to her and pulled her into my arms tightly, as if she were going to slip away.
"I love you," I whispered as I kissed the top of her head.
"Forever, and always," she replied as she twisted her arms around my waist. Our embrace was broken as Nessi jumped in the middle, showing us both a vision of our embrace. I laughed and pulled her into my arms as her giggle rang across the room. I turned to see Booth looking at us.
That boy sincerely loves her...and isn't afraid to show her...doesn't resist...and she...returns his love….with happiness...I wish I had the courage….the strength...to show her….
His thoughts were wrapped around the Doctor. Many memories came to his mind, where he wanted to hold her, to love her more than anything...but did not. His thoughts showed that every moment that he was with her, was treasured beneath all the excuses he made. He regained his thoughts as he looked at his watch.
"Ugh, Sweets and I better go," he mumbled, thinking that the sooner his flight left, the sooner he would be able to see her. "Sweets?" I listened for his footsteps, but realized he hadn't heard. I kissed Nessi and then set her down.
"I'll get him. He seemed pretty occupied when I left him," I said as I slowly made my way back to the stairs.
"Oh thanks Edward," Booth replied as he got up and stretched. I heard Sweets talking to Carlisle as I walked up the stairs.
"Well Freud was a little over the top, while Erikson balanced the analytic levels thoroughly. But like you said the material still lacks in experiments and research," Sweets was saying as he flipped through a book of psychology theories. Carlisle nodded and then glanced at me as I appeared at the doorway.
"I agree, but the field you work in seems quite fascinating to me, and your book has a fresh idea that appears both logical and useful," Carlisle replied with a smile.
"Sorry to interrupt, but Sweets? Agent Booth thinks that it's best to go on the airport," I said respectfully. Sweets nodded and then tried to set the book back in its place. Struggling, Carlisle helped him set the heavy book back and then put his hand on his shoulder as they walked to the door together.
"I hate to see you go, but maybe in the future we can discuss more," Carlisle said as they descended the stairs.
"Yes that would be awesome," Sweets replied with excitement shining in his eyes and thoughts.
"You ready Sweets?" Booth asked as he threw Sweets his jacket.
"Yeah," Sweets said in an uneven tone. His thoughts reflected sadness as he thought of us as friends. I felt his emotion as I watched them put on their coats and say their "thank you's" and goodbyes.
"Safe trip," I said as I glanced at them. "If you need anything just let us know." I smiled weakly and then opened the door for them.
"Thanks for everything, was relaxing, and a privilege" Agent Booth said as he ushered Sweets out the door. Carlisle and Esme stood in the doorway as they got into their tiny car.
"They are something," Carlisle whispered as he waved at the taillights of the car. "The whole team."
"It's not everyday we meet people who actually like us," Esme sighed as she wrapped her arms around Carlisle. "It was nice to have friends that were..." She left her sentence unsaid as I nodded in agreement as I thought of how unusual their relationship was to us. Humans that weren't afraid of what we are. I turned and glided to the piano that was pushed to the corner of the room. I sat with Bella by my side and started to roll my fingers over the keys. The tension from the previous weeks quickly left me as music filled my ears. After a few peaceful moments of playing, I stopped. I listened to Alice's breath stop suddenly. A vision filled her mind that horrified me.
"Edward?" Bella asked anxiously. Alice was on her feet and running down the stairs as my eyes grew wide. A vision filled my head from her vivid mind. Demetri was gliding in the night, his red eyes glaring in the darkness. His senses filled with human blood. He stopped on the path that he was on and took a deep deliberate breath. He shifted and then broke into an impossible speed, stopping as he clung to a tree branch above his head. As I stood I knocked the bench over, making Bella jerk to her right. "Edward what is going on?!" She hissed in a frantic tone. "Alice?!" She turned to Alice as her movements became instinctual.
"Carlisle! Edward!" Alice raised her voice as high as she could. I ran to her side within the second.
"Now!" I hissed as Carlisle held Alice's shoulder.
"What is it Alice?" Esme asked desperately as the rest of the family emerged. I grabbed Alice and flung the door across the room as I opened it.
"We need to hurry!" I yelled at her as her visions became stronger. I dashed through the branches and trees in the forest, hoping to get there in time, hoping. My family followed without question, the tension and fear growing within me. I heard their faint voices as the vision began to take place. I tried to run faster through the dark wood as I heard the deep breath of Demetri.
"Sweets! What did you do now? I knew this car wouldn't last," Booth muttered in an annoyed tone. Stay in the car, I thought with the intense fear still rising in me.
"I didn't do anything! Maybe we should call the company and have them tow us or something," Sweets said as he followed Booth out of the car. My family lengthened their steps to match Alice's, who was right behind me, with the same fear.
"Let's see," Booth mumbled as he took a flashlight from under the seat. He then began to inspect the front of the car. "Stupid branch. A tree branch fell in our way." Sweets began to drag it away from the car. The sight was exactly as Alice had envisioned. Demetri then jumped on the hood of the car, crashing it to the ground. He hissed as he glared at Booth with hungry eyes. Booth stood with his hand on his holster, frozen at the sight. With another loud hiss, Demetri threw himself on Booth, sending him crashing onto the cracked asphalt. Sounds of ripping and deep yelps made my steps grow longer and faster as I tried to catch him in time.
A branch shattered over Demetri's head as Sweets ran for Booth, with his muscles tense and mouth open as he breathed in anger. His courageous stance surprised me as intensity rose within him. Demetri let out a frustrated yell and then crashed into Sweets, tearing his shoulder blade from the curve of his neck. Sweets let out a yelp, as Booth tried to get to him, frightened and as surprised as I was. I appeared through the curtain of trees that lined the road and growled with a protective stance over Booth, as his delirious state took over his mind. Carlisle held Booth's head as I let out a loud hiss and then crashed Demetri into the bank of the forest.
BOOTH.
The darkness was lonely.
The burning of my body increased.
I tried to find my way back to the light.
I tried to open my eyes, but couldn't.
The darkness was so lonely.
I wanted the burning to stop.
I heard voices as my mind came back to me, finally.
"He was tracking us."
"Why would they want to do that though? It just doesn't make sense."
"Who knows? But what are we going to do Carlisle?"
There was a long pause as I focused on my breaths.
"We will figure it out, we called her so she'll take care of the things we can't."
"We ruined them, Carlisle. They will never be the same."
A new voice entered into the conversation. Where was I? Who was I? All these questions raised answers that seemed so distant.
"He should be awake soon." Her voice was gentle. I felt someone touch my arm. I wanted to rip it away and ask who was there, but I could not. I heard a shuffle of feet. I heard a lot of sounds, but instead I focused on my breaths again. I reached to my mind, wanting to know what had happened to me. Flashes of tree branches, a creature, and Sweets came to mind. Sweets! He had tried to…
I felt a hand brush my head as I returned to the people in the room, were they talking about me? I felt the burning increase as I winced in pain. I let out a groan as I felt my heart race as it never did before. Then...nothing. I felt...nothing.
"Watch." A voice whispered as I tried to open my eyes. The light was bright as I squinted. I raised my hand to shield my eyes from the comforting light. I raised my head and looked at the people whose voices I had heard. Dr. Cullen was standing at the wall to the left of me, along with two of his foster children. They were watching with unsure gazes as I examined them. I then glanced down at my hands. They were pale and smooth...like marble.
"What? Why?" I froze and then raised my head again. "Where is Sweets?"
BRENNAN.
This is Booth, leave a message. Beep. Brennan clicked her phone shut and then stared at the screen.
"That's odd," she murmured.
"What's odd?" Hodgins asked as he stepped off the plane behind her.
"Booth told me to call, he should be answering his phone," she replied trying to keep the worry out of her voice.
"They probably got an earlier flight or something, I mean they were on stand by," Hodgins said as he adjusted the bag on his shoulder. Brennan nodded, but could not convince herself. She felt her phone buzz in her hand after a few moments of silence. She looked at the screen, relieved to see Booth's name appear.
"Booth! I've been calling and leaving you messages, why weren't you answering?" She said as she put the phone to her ear. Hodgins watched as she answered and stopped by her side. Brennan's face turned to a frantic expression filled with terror as she listened. She was frozen as she finally met Hodgins' gaze. With her voice shaking, a desperate tone came from her lips, "Hodgins I have to go back. I have to go back."
A/N: I hope you don't hate me! And yes there is a sequel that will follow, be on the lookout for Blood Brothers. I would like everyone to review...and hopefully ur reviews will say GOOD things even though u mite hate me for what i did to the BONES crew. Thank you for all the reviewers that has supported this series from the beginning!! and also id like to shout out to NerdGurl89 because it is her birthday!!! Again i hope that you will follow through to the sequel!!!!
BLOOD BROTHERS
COMING SOON IN OCTOBER.
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