Well let's find out what's wrong with Ben and discover if he's having a little brother, or sister? The suspense is killing me!

Chapter 9 – Liquid Vampire

BELLA'S POV

24TH APRIL, 2007 (Okay, I just made up a random date, because I need a sense of time, like my other story. Ben is now… umm… 7 months old, I think? Sorry I know I'm a bad author but I haven't been writing this story for around 6 months. Oh and just remember Ben is advanced! So he acts more like a three year old.)

"C'mon Ben." I coaxed as he kicked and screamed, It was uncharacteristic for him to be like this, but he was convinced that we were on our way to the Cullens' for him to get needles. "Ouch!" I yelped as he punched me on the cheek. Suddenly Jake appeared, drawn by my shout.

"Benjamin Ephraim Black, you say sorry this instant young man!" he scolded. It was rare that Ben got in trouble.

"Sowwy Mummy." He sighed, rubbing my cheek where he'd hit with his over-strong fist.

"It's alright Ben." I smiled.

"Now you be good and get in your car seat." Jacob instructed, "And we have some good news to tell you on the way to Dr. Fang's house. Ben nodded solemnly, and I began to strap him in.

Soon enough we were on the road, and it came the time to try and explain my pregnancy to Ben.

"Now Benny, we have a little surprise for you." I told him in a sing-song voice, which always got him excited.

"S'prise? Weally?" he asked, his eyes lighting up. I think this is the happiest I've seen him since he was kidnapped.

"Yes, clever boy." I smiled, "Would you like a little brother or sister?"

"Bruver or sister?" he said slowly, as if weighing up his options.

"Can I have both?" he asked finally.

Jake burst out laughing and I said quickly,

"No, I don't think so! Only one." I said firmly, not wanting him to get ideas.

"Well I want a… bruver!" he decided, smiling. Jacob smiled too, though I was disappointed but I hid it.

"Sounds good." I laughed, but my heart wasn't in it. Of course if I had a boy, I would be thrilled. But a part of me yearned for a daughter. I'm not sure why but it was what I secretly hoped for.

We drove up the extremely long driveway and arrived at the big glass house.

"This is it." I whispered as we knocked on the front door. In a flash, mum was there, embracing me in a warm hug. Well as close to warm as a vampire gets.

With Jacob and Ben's noses scrunched up, we entered Carlisle office/surgery room.

"Good morning Bella, Ben, Jacob." He nodded to us, smiling grimly. "Good news or bad news first?" he added.

I quickly glanced at Jacob before saying; "Good news."

"Well the good news is that I know what's wrong with Benjamin." He told us but before he elaborated I quickly said,

"The bad news?"

"Well, I'm not sure how to cure it, yet." He sighed.

"So what exactly is wrong with him?" Jacob queried.

"It seems that the Volturi had invented some sort of poison, created by the three original leaders, before Edward and Tylah. It is a mixture of human blood and vampire venom. We all know what that causes. It's like liquid vampire, injected in humans and its instant vampire. Injected in werewolves and it has more of a de-wolf effect." He explained, calmly and professionally.

"So… so Ben may never be a full werewolf again?" I whispered, horrified.

"No, I'm sure there is a way to reverse it. I just need time." He assured me as best he could. I then realised something.

"Carlisle, how did you get these tests done? I mean, you can't send it to a human lab, they would have no idea what any of this is about." I asked, my curiosity awakened.

"Oh, I have an old friend who just happens to be a genius. He is a great scientist." He laughed. All through this Ben hadn't said a word.

"Do I get my bruver now?" he asked suddenly. Jacob and I chuckled

'Not yet silly. But maybe Grandpa Carlisle will show you some pictures of him." I smiled. The look on Carlisle's face when I called him 'Grandpa Carlisle' was worth all the money in the world. The pure joy radiating off him was amazing.

"Okay, over here." He said, leading us to the machine and bed. I climbed onto the bed, pulling up my shirt and undoing my buttons on my jeans to reveal the little bump of my stomach.

"You know the drill Bella, this is going to be cold." Carlisle grinned. I gazed up at the machines screen, waiting to see my forming baby.

"All this stress isn't good for you Bella, but this baby seems to be fine." He told us, "Do you want to know the sex?"

"Yes." I gasped and Jake nodded enthusiastically.

"It's a…" Carlisle moved the probe around a bit, "girl." He finished. Strangely, I immediately burst into tears and if mum could have cried, I'm sure she woud have been.

Jacob stroked my cheek comfortingly, wiping away the tears of joy as he too beamed like crazy.

"Do you want a sister instead?" Jacob said to Ben.

"A sister?" he asked, surprised. After a few minutes of serious thought he nodded, "A sister is gweat!' he smiled deviously.

"A little girl Bella, a little girl!" Jacob whispered to me, his mahogany eyes full of love and gratitude.

So, what do you think? Please review and tell me how I should continue!

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