AN: This is it! Last chapter! Hope you guys have enjoyed it! There is a sequel which will be making it's way up in a few days.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Twilight or Supernatural, only the original storyline.
Chapter 7
20 minutes later we were back in Forks heading towards Charlie's house where Sam had left Dean all those hours earlier. I decided I didn't want to wait any longer to be with Sam, I had to do this now.
"Sam, can you take me back to the Cullens? I want to do this now, then we can leave together when you and Dean have to go on your next hunt" I turned towards him to gage his reaction and was surprised when he just nodded.
"If that's what you want Iz, but what about Charlie and school?" Again I was shocked, if I had suggested going hunting with Edward he would have locked me in my room for a month whereas Sam just worried about the practical side of things. The freedom was liberating.
"You know I have never been interested in school, I don't want to go to college and Charlie will be annoyed at first but at the end of the day it's my decision. Plus I hadn't actually planned on telling him till we are at least 300 miles away!" I grinned at the last comment hoping Sam would let the subject drop.
"I agree with you about school but I really do think you should at least talk to Charlie about it before we leave even if he doesn't agree at least when you do take off he will know who you are with and where you are, sort of!" He grinned back at me, sometimes it was easy to forget that Sam was 8 years older than me not that age had ever been a problem with me.
The remainder of the journey was done in silence, and I soon found us driving down a drive that had become so familiar to me. As we approached the house I half expected someone to be waiting on the porch but it was empty.
"Do you want me to wait here or come back after?" I hesitated unsure whether I wanted Sam anywhere near Edward after I had spoken to him.
"Stay close but not too close, close enough that when I ring you are here within minutes, ok?" I started rambling, the fear of what I was about to do finally kicking in.
"Hey, hey, it will be alright, I will be here as soon as you ring, stay calm and remember I will be here for you forever no matter what, ok?." I returned his smile before getting out the car, I watched him drive off before taking a deep breath and walking up to the front door.
Alice opened the door before I got there, she had a smile on her face which I weakly returned.
"We were expecting you" Oh god, she knew, she must have seen this and had forewarned them, did that mean Edward had gone after Sam and they were acting as a diversion. I started to panic but my fears were proven false when I saw the entire family sitting in the front room almost where I had left them 6 hours ago.
I came over very embarrassed over my behaviour earlier but knew what I was about to do was necessary so I steadied my breathing and tried to remain calm.
"Hi, I am sorry about storming out earlier, I just needed some space to think." I looked at each other them, holding everyone's gaze before moving to the next person. Edward didn't get up or make any suggestion that he wanted me there.
I took a seat in the spare armchair keen to get this over with.
"Um, I am not sure how much Alice has probably already told you but"
"I haven't said anything, I am as intrigued as everyone else" Alice seemed a bit annoyed that she couldn't see what was going to happen.
"What do you mean? You can't see my future?" I was confused, before I had been undecided but now I was positive about my decision so it should be clear to Alice.
"I don't know, maybe it has something to do with the Winchesters, their future is blurry. The vision I had earlier was vague, all I saw was the two men and you running at one of them." The frustration in her voice was obvious although her words brought me some comfort that Edward hadn't seen me and Sam in the field earlier.
"Oh, right. Well I am sure you all heard mine and Edward's argument earlier and I am sorry about that. I never wanted to put you all through that. I love all you guys, Jasper, Emmett you two are like the best big brothers a girl could ask for, you both have big hearts and great sense of humours." They both returned my smile with one of their own. "Rosalie, I know you have never particularly liked me and it never bothered me, you were like an older sister to me anyway." She looked shocked at my sentiment and her gaze fell to the floor. "Esme, Carlisle you were both like second parents to me and I have treasured every moment you have been in my life." Esme came rushing over to me and pulled me into a hug sobbing. I rubbed her back while she pulled herself together and went back to Carlisle's side who looked at me with understanding.
I turned to Alice who looked like a puppy that had just been kicked. "Your saying goodbye aren't you?"
Everyone's faces snapped to mine and realisation crossed their beautiful features, they had obviously thought I was just here to apologise not say goodbye. The tension in the room went sky high and I knew Jasper was trying his hardest to keep things calm.
"I am sorry Alice I love you, you were like my sister and best friend rolled into one but I can't stay. I will never forget your hyper pixieness or the million makeovers." Tears started forming in my eyes but I was determined to stay strong. "Although I won't miss you dragging me around every shopping centre within a 100 mile radius." I tried to make a joke but it didn't improve the mood. "No matter how far apart we are you will always be in my thoughts ok?" I rose from my seat and gave Alice a hug, she returned it before retreating into Jasper's arms who wrapped his arms around her protectively. That left only one person.
"Edward, I" I was cut off by Edward launching himself at me grabbing my arms in a vicelike hold. His eyes seemed to pierce into me and I could see the pain I was causing but knew it had to be done, it wasn't fair on either of us to prolong this moment.
"No, don't do this. I am sorry, ok, I didn't mean it. I will get to know Sam if that's what it takes. I am willing to do anything to make you change your mind. I know you are sacrificing a lot to be with me and I feel so honoured that you are willing to do that for me. Please just let me show you how much I love you, how much I am sorry, please" The pain in his voice was too much and I burst into tears.
"Edward, it's too late. I am sorry, I still love you but now that's not enough. I had a moment of realisation earlier, I have always loved Sam even before I met you, I just never realised until today. My heart has always belonged to him and his to me. I want to give me and him a chance, I feel like this is the right decision. I will always love you but I love him more. I am sorry, please don't do anything stupid or something you might regret. It's not fair on your family, Sam and I are leaving tonight to make it easier for all of us." I pulled myself out of his hold. "I won't be coming back to Forks for a while so you don't have to worry about leaving, I am going to explain things to Charlie, well as much as I can tell him. Then Sam, Dean and I will leave town tonight." I walked out the room wanting to get out of this house before I totally broke down. As I made my way to the front door I dialled Sam's number.
"Hey! You ready to leave now?"
"Yeah, be quick" A sob escaped as I was speaking.
"Iz? You ok?" The concern in Sam's voice was too much and I broke down on the porch, sitting on the top step as my legs collapsed under me.
"No, but I will be, I need you, how long till you get here?" I just wanted to lose myself in his arms and chest, he always seemed to make me feel better without really trying.
"Count to 10 and I will be there, have to follow the rules remember? Or the Fizz monster will get me!" I gave a soft chuckle remembering when we had come up with that name the time I had tried but failed in attacking him when I wasn't getting my way. He chuckled and put the phone down.
I turned back to take one last look at everyone who had followed me out onto the porch and stood back up. "I am really sorry to do this to you all, I wish you all the best and who knows maybe we will bump into each other again someday. I love you all, but I have to do this, I hope someday you can understand that"
"Bella, I just want you to know that no matter what you are still an honorary member of the family."
"Thanks Carlisle" I gave everyone bar Edward a hug and then the sound of the impala could be heard coming up the drive. I took one last look at them before making my way down the porch steps, Sam gave me a smile as he drove up the drive.
Sam pulled right up to the house and before I could get in the car Edward had run over to the drivers side and had pulled Sam out the car.
"You Bastard! How could you do this? She was happy, we were happy. You will just put her in danger, hell you will probably make her hunt with you, you would turn this wonderful person into a criminal and killer just so you can get laid every night!" As he spoke he threw punches at Sam's face and chest. I knew that if Sam wanted he could give as good as Edward gave but he didn't. I knew Sam was self sacrificing and was allowing Edward to get all his anger out on him rather than me. It didn't make me feel any better.
"EDWARD! STOP! NOW!" I screamed at him while Emmett held me back. "Emmett let go!" "Edward isn't in his right mind Bella, he will hurt you, I can't let you go" I knew what Emmett was saying was right but it didn't stop me from tugging against his hold on me. "SAM!" Sam managed to look at me for a few seconds.
"It's ok Iz, don't cry" he spoke quietly before Edward threw another punch at his face.
"You don't deserve her! Bastard!" Edward threw one last punch at Sam's face before throwing Sam back to the floor and walking back to where the others plus me were standing.
Sam didn't move and I started to freak out, this couldn't be happening I had just got him, I couldn't lose him again. Emmett let go of me and I went running to Sam, I fell to my knees next to him and I could make out that he was still breathing.
"Sam? Sam, please look at me, come on open those beautiful eyes for me. Come on. SAMUEL WINCHESTER OPEN THOSE DAMN EYES NOW!" As I shouted at him his eyes flew open, I had prayed it would work, I tried to summon the same force John would have used. His eyes met mine and I wrapped my arms around him which he returned. We stayed like that for a few minutes and when I pulled away I left him with a wet shirt.
"Sssh, Iz, it's ok, told you I wasn't going anywhere and I meant it" He stroked my hair as I struggled to stop the tears from flowing.
I pulled him into a kiss, before I would have restrained myself for Edward's sake but at that moment I didn't care. At first Sam was shocked knowing I didn't like purposely hurting others but was soon returning the kiss, when we separated I took a look at Sam's face. The bruises forming were horrible and he had a slight cut above his eyebrow, I could only imagine how bad his chest was. With my help he got back up on his feet and looked over to the Cullen's who looked a bit shocked at my actions.
"It's ok, nothing broken. I have had worse, I have survived worse" I wrapped my arms around his waist to help support him as he looked over to Edward.
"I am truly sorry, I never meant for this to happen, I know I deserved that so don't fear any retribution. You are right Edward I don't deserve her but I love her and I would never put her in harms way just to get laid and I would certainly never change her. If she wants to join in the hunts with me and Dean then that is her decision all I can do is everything in my power to make sure she lives to see another day. Loving someone means never changing them, accepting them for who they are and supporting them when they decide to do something." He looked down at me before slowly moving back to the car.
I helped him into the driving seat knowing Dean would NEVER let me drive his baby even if Sam was hurt and made my way to the passenger side. I looked at Edward who seemed to have contained his anger before getting in the car. Sam gave me his smile that always made me weak at the knees and rubbed my thigh for reassurance.
"Thank you" I whispered to him although I knew everyone outside the car would hear.
"Anytime, Iz, I told you I wasn't going anywhere no matter what!" He started the car and as we drove off I took one last look at the Cullens. When my face returned to Sam's I knew I had made the right decision and couldn't wait to see what happened next.
All done guys! Sequel soon!!
