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A/N: Sorry about the mix up with posting the prologue twice. It should be fixed now.
To Kuro - If you can think of the story that has a similar start, please let me know.
I would hate to copy someone else's plot.
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Here is Chapter 2.
Chapter 2: Going Home
"May I speak with you privately, Bella? She could see the worry and jealousy in his
eyes. She nodded, breaking from Alice and Rosalie and followed him up to his bedroom.
In the relative privacy of his own room, Edward began to pace, running his fingers
through his disheveled hair while Bella took a seat on his sofa.
"I thought you loved me. I trusted you. Was it all a lie?"
"Edward, I do love-"
"And don't say you love me. I heard you on the phone with the Harry person. Do you
love him too? Or are you just stringing us both along? A different relationship on both
sides of the pond? Is that it, Isabella?" He spat her name her name as if it were
filthy.
She allowed him to vent. The day's events weighed heavily on all of them.
"Edward."
He ignored her.
"Edward"
Silence.
"Fine. If you are going to act like a bloody baby without giving me a chance to
explain, then I will leave you to wallow in your pity. But Edward, imply that I am a
whore again and you will regret the day you met me. I will see to it that you spend
eternity knowing what an absolute git you are and once you hear the truth and wish me
back it may be too late. She turned on her heels to go when he grabbed her arm.
"Wait."
"I'm tired, Edward. I need to sleep. In the guest room. By myself. Everything will
be explained tomorrow." She gave him a chaste kiss on the cheek and added in a normal
voice knowing everyone would hear, "Alice you don't need to pack me much. I will have
clothes there. I do love you, Edward. Goodnight."
"Sleep well, love." He whispered.
She stomped off to the guest room, locking the door and was asleep before even hitting
the pillow.
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It was still dark when Bella awoke. She looked at the clock, growling at the bright red
5:47 that glared up at her. She threw the pillow over her face, knowing that sleep
wouldn't come again.
She sat up groggily in bed, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. "Oh bugger." She didn't even take her shoes last night.
Alice had laid out new clothes and towels for her. She grabbed the bundle and headed to the bathroom, catching a glimpse of the conversation coming from Edward's room.
"Oh Edward. This is Bella we're talking about. Do you really think she'd cheat on you?"
"You heard her on the phone, Alice. She loves someone else. Can you see him, that Harry guy?"
"No," Alice smiled sadly. "I see us arriving in London and then the vision goes blank. But Edward, Bella is my sister and I know that she loves you. You better make this right..."
Bella didn't intrude any longer. She knew why Alice's vision went blank. Remus. That is going to be interesting. She quickly entered the bathroom and turned on the shower. Groaning at her appearance in the mirror, she noticed that Alice had also provided her with a new toothbrush.
"Thank you Alice."
"No problem sweetie," Alice sang from somewhere in the house.
She stepped into the water and her muscles immediately relaxed under the warm stream. She was worried. How would her two families react to one another? Only the Order of the Phoenix knew of her true existence. She didn't get to go to Hogwarts, her magical training was done one on one, in remote places that the ministry couldn't look. She didn't even have her own wand, just a hand-me-down from an old Order member. But it worked well enough. Even though Dumbledore trusted Olivander, he didn't want the secret of my life to come out.
At least I can go out in public, she thought. Poor Sirius.
Her godfather was holed up in the Black Family home. Can't exactly have a man wanted for mass murder running the streets. As if Sirius could hurt anyone. To her, her godfather was like a big teddy bear.
Lost in the musings of her magical life, Bella failed to notice the water growing cold.
"Bloody hell!" She screamed as a sudden spurt of cold water hit her.
"Bella, dear, is everything okay?" Asked Esme.
"Sorry Esme. It looks like I used up all the hot water." Bella called while stepping out of the shower and wrapping a towel around herself.
Esme giggled. "That's alright dear. You have a package downstairs waiting for you. Would you like something to eat?"
"That would be lovely. I'm starving! Thank you."
"No problem. Come down when you're ready."
Bella brushed her hair and teeth and dressed in the midnight blue v neck sweater and black skinny jeans Alice had left for her, laughing at the 3 inch heels that had been set to match.
Barefoot, she trudged down the hall coming to a stop at the top of the landing.
"My trunk!" She shouted, sprinting downstairs, tripping on the last step and bracing for a hard landing that would never come.
"Always my hero." She smiled brightly up at Edward as he set her back on her feet.
"Umm Bella? The strangest thing happened while you were in the shower," Carlisle stated. "A large brown owl flew through the open window and dropped this." He handed her a envelope addressed to her.
She immediately recognized Tonks' loopy scratch and tore the letter open.
Dearest Bella,
As you requested, I removed the implanted memories from Charlie and Rene Swan as well as any personal effects that mentioned or showed you. Did you know that muggle pictures stay absolutely still? Of course you did, you've lived there most of your life. Anyhow, I packed your trunk and left it for you at the Cullens. They really don't sleep, do they? And they are all quite beautiful. I'm so happy you're coming home and I can't wait to meet them all.
Magically,
Tonks
P/S: Dumbledore had me pass along a second note so that they Cullens can see where they are going. It's in that place where you hid that thing from Sirius.
Bella giggled and opened her trunk, quickly sorting through the robes and spell books, double checking everything was there. She was thankful that Tonks had included a couple pictures of Rene and Charlie. She knew she couldn't go back there. It put them both in too much danger. But she had grown to love them and now it was time to protect them.
"So Bella, when are we leaving?" Asked Alice as she bounced up and down.
"Yes Bella, please tell us when we are off to the land of oz where all the answers are and maybe we can leave you there." Rosalie said sarcastically. Bella noted that she was only half-joking.
Bella withdrew her wand as Rosalie backed up several steps.
"Kidding Bella. I'm sorry, okay. Just don't set me on fire please."
Emmett jumped in front of his wife. Perfect, thought Bella. This was the reaction she wanted. Cursing Emmett would be much more fun.
"Densaugeo!"
The Cullens stared in awe as Emmett's teeth grew and grew until they reached down past the collar of his white shirt.
"Bewwa," Emmett pouted though he and his family were laughing hysterically.
"Jesus Bella, how am I supposed to kiss that?" Rosalie said in between giggles.
"I don't know Rose. Would you like some pimples? The two of you would be quite the pair."
Rosalie stopped laughing and quirked an eyebrow up at her. "Damn girl! You may be fun to keep around after all. Remind me never to cross you."
When the fit of laughter died down, Bella rummaged through her trunk and found her favorite pair of black Chucks and slid them on her feet.
"Bella, I left the perfect shoes out for you," Alice whined. "Why do you insist on wearing those ratty things?"
"I like my shoes, thank you very much."
"But-" Bella held up hand to stop. She hated being Alice's barbie doll.
"May I use your phone again, Carlisle. I need to let them know we'll be arriving soon."
"Of course. You know Bella, this is your home too. You don't have to ask."
"Thanks, Carlisle!" Bella called as she skipped back to use the kitchen phone again.
Ring Ring Ring
"Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, would you like to try our Exploding Cats today?"
"Exploding Cats, George? That's disgusting. Does your mother know you are conducting business on the house line?"
"Nah. Big meeting downstairs. Dumbledore AND Snape are here. Mum even shielded the door to keep us out."
"So these Exploding Cats... What exactly happens when they explode?"
"Candy comes out. Hermione said it was like one of those muggles things... Oi Hermione, what are those things called again?"
"A pinata," said Hermione in a far off and disinterested way. Bella assumed she was reading.
"A pinata." George confirmed. "Now on to important matters. When are coming home?"
"I should be there in a couple of hours. Can you let everyone know? Oh, can you ask your mum or dad to stock up on some dragon's blood for the Cullens. They can take the money from my vault."
"No problem Bellybean. See you soon."
"Bye guys."
"Let me get this straight," called the most beautiful voice behind her. "Your friends sell exploding cats that are like pinatas?"
Bella chortled and wrapped herself in Edward's embrace. "They aren't real cats, obviously. It's just a simple spell. Fred and George own a joke shop."
"Did someone mention dragon's blood?" Emmett asked, clearly excited.
"Yes Emmett. But no, you can't go hunt one down and eat it. I've certainly never tried the drink, but I think you all may enjoy it. It has many magical properties."
"Like what?" Carlisle and Edward asked, their voices brimming with interest.
"You'll see." Bella smiled.
"Dear, I've made you some eggs and toast. Would you like anything else?"
"No thank you Esme. We will be leaving after I finish breakfast, so if you guys need to do anything, now's the time."
Esme set the plate of food in front of Bella and hurried off to get ready. The others left as Edward sat down across from Bella, watching her eat.
"Bella," he jokingly chided. "If you continue eating that fast, I'm not sure I can do the Heimlich maneuver without breaking your ribs."
"Sowwy. Hungwy." Bella choked out, her mouth full of food.
Edward snickered.
"Bella, about what I said last night..."
"Edward, I realize this is all very confusing for you. But trust me, okay? I love you."
With her appetite satiated, Bella walked back to her trunk and began fiddling with what looked like part of the bronze inlay. After tapping seemingly random parts with her wand, she whispered, "Aperio."
A hidden compartment opened and Bella withdrew Dumbledore's note.
Turning to face her family she held out the letter.
"This is a great secret. If you every reveal it, many people can die. I trust you all with my life and the life of my family. I want each of you to read and memorize what's on this paper and never repeat it aloud. Clear?"
The seven vampires nodded.
Bella could make out Dumbledore's elegant writing as she passed the note to Carlisle.
The secret headquarters of The Order of the Phoenix is located at 12 Grimmwauld Place.
Edward's brow, burrowed in confusion. "What does that mean?"
"Just please remember it." Bella said, taking back the note. She tapped it with her wand turning it into a stream of bubbles.
"Are we traveling like we did yesterday Bella?"
"Not quite Jasper. Ummm," said Bella surveying foyer. She walked over a picked up an umbrella. "May I use this?"
Utterly confused, Carlisle just nodded as Bella tapped the umbrella with her wand and said "Portus."
"Now all you need to do is touch one finger to the umbrella and hold onto anything you want to bring with you. Edward, would you mind holding my trunk?"
Edward picked up her trunk, cradling it under one arm and placed a finger on the umbrella. The rest of the Cullens followed suite.
"We'll be leaving in five, four, three, two..." Bella felt the familiar pull of a hook behind her navel as she spun her way home.
"That was interesting," said Rosalie as the eight of them got reoriented.
"So Bella, we're going to an empty field?" Asked Emmett staring at the space between numbers 11 and 13.
"No, silly. Remember the note."
Bella watched as the vampires eyes grew wider as the house appeared.
"Wow," breathed Jasper.
Running up the steps, Bella flung open the door to reveal Harry, crossed arm and tapping his foot.
"It's about time you got here," he smirked and threw Bella into a hug, twirling her around the room.
"Jasper, what do you feel from them?" Asked Edward.
"Love, bro. Unconditional, unbreakable love." Seeing the expression on Edward's face he added, " But I don't think it's what you're thinking."
Bella grabbed Harry's hand and led him over to the Cullens.
"Everyone, I'd like you to meet Harry. My twin brother."
A/N: Next up we have the meeting of the families. Prepare for fun. See that button that says "Review this story/chapter." Click it. You know you want to =P