Disclaimer: The characters belong to Stephanie Meyer and JK Rowling.
Chapter One: How it Began
Bella slipped into her old ballet studio not even bothering to be quiet. Vampires could hear everything.
"Fucking vampires," she muttered. She saw the ruse, the old television playing a video of her and Rene. She couldn't help the giggle that escaped her.
"Well that is certainly not the reaction I expected," James called from somewhere in the darkness.
"James, darling," Bella taunted. "How am I supposed to talk to you if I can't see you."
"You are a strange little human." James said as he sauntered into the light.
Bella smirked and turned towards his voice. Just a little closer, she thought as she pulled her wand from her pocket.
"Tell me Isabella. Do you have any sense of self-pres...?"
"Petrificus Totalus," Bella whispered. And time was hers now.
She looked upon the frozen James and giggled. He really did look like a marble statue now.
"James," she chided. "If you don't have anything nice to say, you really should just shut your bloody mouth." She paused, cocking her head to side to study the vampire's expression. "Can I tell you a secret?
"I am really bloody tired of everyone thinking that I am some fragile little girl in need of constant protection. As you can see, or feel rather," she gestured to his frozen form. "I. Am. Not."
She giggled again. She had spent so many months pretending to be weak, that it felt almost intoxicating to once again use her powers.
She stepped closer to him, pointing her wand at his feet. "Goodbye, James. Incendio."
"Bella," came the collective gasp of the five vampires behind her.
"Umm Edward," she called without bothering to turn around. "Do you have to rip them apart before you burn them?"
"I-I-I," he stuttered. She laughed to herself. It was rare to shock Edward into silence.
"I suppose it's not totally necessary, Bella. But I have no experience in this." Carlisle spoke up.
"Well, probably better safe than sorry." She frowned, pointing her wand, silently commanding the flames to retreat a couple feet away from James and finally turning around to face the wide-eyed family. "I don't have a spell for that though."
"We got you covered little sister," laughed Emmett as he winked at her and stepped to the still vampire.
Not wanting to see the actual act, Bella held Edward's gaze. She flinched with every sickening tearing sound; she could feel the flames rise until all she could hear was the crackle of fire and her own heartbeat.
Alice spoke first. "Bella, I don't understand. Since when are you English?"
Bella grinned. "Well Alice, it's a bit of a story and I'm not sure I can finish it before this place burns down. Can we please go home now? I'm bloody exhausted and I need to make a couple calls but I promise to explain everything."
"Wait!" Exclaimed Bella, suddenly remembering herself. "Any word on Victoria? Is Charlie ok? Are Rosalie and Esme still watching him? Holy crow! Are Rosalie and Esme ok?"
"Everyone is ok Bella. Rose and Esme are still watching and Victoria hasn't come close to Charlie. No need to worry." Jasper said as he filled the air with calm.
"Let's go home." Alice said, looping her arm through Bella's and pulling her into a dark alley.
Edward still was unable to speak.
Once the other's joined them, they began to discuss travel arrangements to get us all back home.
"Excuse me, " Bella called; her voice small. She was not looking forward to this day. "Perhaps we can use my means of transportation? It will take only a couple of minutes."
"What do you mean Bellybean?" Emmett asked.
"I'm just saying I can get us back to Forks within a couple minutes. I just need you guys to trust me. The first time you do it can be a bit unnerving."
Alice's vision fogged up for a brief moment and faster than light both her and Edward were by side. The rest of the family looked puzzled but nobody bet against Alice.
"You can really do that," Edward asked as Alice bounced up and down.
"Of course. " Bella shrugged. "Now I can only take two or three people at a time so I'll take Emmett and Carlisle first. When we get there if you two can find the girls and bring them back to the house, the rest will be along shortly. Now I need you two to take my hands"
They felt it instantly. The inability to breath and the weight crashing against them from directions that couldn't possibly exist.
"You can open your eyes now, Emmett." Bella sing songed.
Emmett cautiously opened his eyes to see he was standing in the middle of his living room. Both he and Carlisle sat in stunned silence as if they were waiting to wake from a dream.
"I need to get the others; we will all be right back. Get the girls." Bella said, spinning on her heels and allowing the feeling to wash over her.
Back in the alley, she grabbed a hold of Alice, Jasper and Edward and seconds later they were all back. Rosalie arrived in time to watch see the newcomers appear out of thin air. She pulled herself into a crouch and hissed until she recognized the party.
"Can someone please explain to me how you can fucking just appear out of nowhere?" Rosalie snarled.
"Ummm," Bella started. "I promised I would explain everything and I will I just need to make a call first. Would it be ok if I used your phone Carlisle?"
"Anything dear," he said as his wife joined his side, looking confused as ever.
Bella quickly excused herself and made her way to the phone in the kitchen. She dialed the number, knowing this conversation would be better in person but understanding that she couldn't very well turn up with seven vampires. The phone began to ring.
Please let Mrs. Weasley answer. Please let Mrs. Weasley answer.
On the third ring, the line picked up. "Hello?" Said a woman's voice.
"Mrs. Weasley?"
"Bella is that you? Oh thank god. How are you? Where are you? Should I go get Harry and Sirius?"
"I missed you too, Mrs. Weasley. I need to talk to you."
Oh sweetie, of course. What do you need?"
Just then, a large racket on Mrs. Weasley end sounded. Bella could make out things like "wait your turn" and a perfectly off-tune chorus about Hells Bells from Fred and George and a seeming tug of war between Harry, Sirius and Mrs. Weasley. Some several threats later, all of which, while quite creative were probably impossible, the background went silent.
Bella chuckled. "I take it that they are all there now?"
"Yes dear. My apologizes. Apparently saying your name has the equivalent of dinner being ready."
"That's ok. I have a bit of a problem, Mrs. Weasley. The Cullens' know."
"Perhaps you should start from the beginning. Hermione says she can make it so everyone can hear, something called speakerphone? Would that be all right?"
"Sure Mrs. Weasley. It's probably better if everyone hears this." Bella cursed under her breath. This is not the way she wanted to do this.
"BELLA!" The all shrieked.
"Bloody blow my ear drums out why don't you." Bella rubbed her ear and could hear the soft snickers from the vampires in the living room.
"Now listen guys, I need to talk or ask something. The Cullen's saw me using magic."
"Isabella, how could you comprise yourself like that? If word got out that you were still alive, you would be in danger." Remus chided.
At the word of danger, the vampires were at her side, scanning the forest for anything unsafe. Bella just rolled her eyes.
"Remus, I used my magic because I was in danger. Basically, this psychotic vampire decided that it would be a fun game to torture and eat me."
"ISABELLA MARIE POTTER! Don't you move a muscle; I will be there in just a second." Sirius and Harry exclaimed together.
"Remus, can you stop them and just listen please. I'm fine. The evil sonoabitch is dead. But I need to tell the Cullen's the whole truth and I was wondering if I could bring them to Grimmauld Place. That way we can all get the answers we need."
"I suppose that would be the best way, Bella. When should we expect you?"
"Soon. Hey Remus, is it going to be a problem for you if there are vampires in the house."
"I'll be fine dear. The next full moon is weeks away. We miss you and hurry home to us."
"Thanks Remus. Can I use a portkey or do I need to apparate with all of them. "
"I would venture to guess that you can safely use a portkey. Unlike most sixteen year old, you don't have the trace. I doubt any one magical would know. You are kinda supposed to be dead."
"Thanks again. No one bothered me when I used the magic to help kill the vampire or apparated us home, but I just wanted to check. I call once I set up the portkey to let you know when we will be arriving. Oh and Remus, I need someone to remove the traces of myself in this world. The Swans were brilliant choices. Let's let them go on in peace.
"Sure thing. I'll send someone out immediately. We'll be waiting for you here."
"Hey Remus? Can I talk to Harry really quick?"
"Certainly. See you soon, Bella."
A moment later, the speakerphone disconnected and Bella was overcome with joy when Harry answered.
"Hey you," he teased.
"Right back at you. I miss you terribly."
"Heard you were coming home soon. Bring those vamps with you. Sirius is going to have a field day." He joked. Then quietly, "Are you sure you can trust them, Bells?"
"With my heart and soul. I just wanted to say I love you and I'll see you soon."
"Bye Bells."
"Bye Harry. Give everyone a hug and I'll be there before you know it."
Even privy to both sides of the conversation, fucking vampire hearing, Alice pulled me into a hug.
"Is there something you'd like to tell us, Bella. Maybe about a little trip we are taking?" Alice prodded.
"Yes, Alice. I would love if you could all come with me to London to meet my family?"
"Would someone please explain to me what the fuck is going on?" Demanded Rosalie.
Emmett moved to her side and explained the story.
"She can do what? And what's this about going to London?"
"Rosalie. Everyone. I've wanted to tell you for so long but, well let's just say that James is nothing compared to who I'm hiding from. And as far as going to London, I would like you all to meet my family"
Rosalie's faced softened for a fraction of a second and then turned into a death glare. "You mean you never needed our help? You put this family in danger and you just expect us to follow you to London? Still selfish I see."
"ROSALIE!" Shouted Esme. "Bella is one of us and you will treat her as such."
"Rosalie, you don't need to come to London, but I'd like it if you did. But if you're going to contine to be a bitch, then do so quietly. I set the last vampire who was rude to me on fire."
"Well all right then! Bella grew some balls! Bring on London, Bitch!"
And with that she began to pull Bella and Alice upstairs to pack.
A/N: I really don't know what I'm doing. A review would be appreciated.