Chapter 9
Inferno
? RPOV
When Renesmee and Riley touched down in Port Angeles, it was raining. Renesmee smiled as she looked out the window at the lush green landscape. She missed the rain, the past few months in New York had been sunny and cloudless until the snow started to fall. She remembered the incredibly large pile of snow Shawn had dumped in their apartment after he declared an indoor snowball fight. Naturally she and Riley had won, combining their strategic brilliance to pull off a highly complex plan that involved a car, two plastic bags and a stuffed penguin. It wasn't snowing in Port Angeles, but she could tell from just looking out of the window that it was cold. She buttoned up her jacket, eager to get out of the stuffy plane. Even though they were seated in the plush leather seats of first class, she didn't enjoy the flight at all. The lady behind them had a cold and almost coughed her lungs out the entire two hours. Across from them an exhausted woman, who looked like she could be a crazy cat lady, wouldn't stop eyeing them suspiciously and muttering under her breath. In front of them sat a father with his little girl, who wouldn't stop crying. Eventually she put her foot down and offered to help the poor man, who was more than happy to thrust his daughter into Renesmee's arms. The minute Renesmee took the little infant she stopped crying and proceeded to giggle the rest of the flight until she fell asleep. During all the madness Riley had leaned over and brushed her cheek.
"You look good with a baby," he said softly, causing Renesmee to blush a deep red. She had always wanted children and when Riley said that an image of a blonde haired, blue eyed little boy popped into her head, long with a very familiar black haired, brown eyed little girl.
Alec.
He made no attempt to ruin her life before they left for Forks, but his threat still hung over her head. She shook it off, Alec was a thousand miles away in Arizona, there was no way he could do anything to ruin her Christmas with Riley and her family. Speaking of her family, she was sure that a whole lot of madness would greet them as soon as they stepped off the plane. She actually couldn't wait to see what Emmett had planned for a coming home prank, and a meeting Riley prank. Riley claimed that he wasn't scared, but she could tell by the look on his face when the pilot announced that they were allowed to disembark that he was scared to death. She had told him all about what her family was capable, and what he was in store for. She knew that even Carlisle and Esme couldn't resist this lovely opportunity to scare her boyfriend. She had to admit though, she missed her family and all of their craziness, but she wouldn't give up New York for anything.
"Riley, are you okay?" Renesmee asked as they unbuckled their seat belts and Riley retrieved their on-board luggage. He handed her handbag to her and she slung it over her shoulder. He grabbed his bag and waited for her to get out of her seat.
"Just fine, I mean, it's not like your family are going to eat me," he shrugged, giving a nervous little laugh. Renesmee actually felt sorry for him, but it was too good an opportunity to pass up. She patted his chest lightly, a small smirk tugging at her lips.
"Don't worry; you're much too skinny to eat." Relief washed over his face, but was quickly replaced with horror as Renesmee spoke again. "We'll just have to feed you to the sharks that live in the moat that guards our castle. Oh and if you survive that, I advise not to walk around alone at night, we still haven't gotten rid of that pesky vampire that lives in the basement." Giving a witch-like cackle, Renesmee left Riley, who looked particularly green, rooted on the spot.
A few minutes later—after Renesmee convinced Riley to let go of the chair and leave the plane—they were waiting at baggage claim for their luggage. Riley still looked a bit green, like he might run for the hills at any moment. But Renesmee kept her hand firmly wrapped around his, giving him a creepy smile every now and then just to rattle him a bit. This was all just too much fun. Now she knows why Emmett finds so much delight in the art of pranks. She should pay her respects to him after this, because she had a feeling that Riley was about to receive the ultimate Cullen welcome. She secretly hoped that Emmett had planned something with a Russian and tomato skin. Jasper had told her all about the sex talk Emmett had with Alec on prom night. She couldn't stop laughing, no wonder Alec looked like he had seen a ghost when he exited the dining room.
When their luggage appeared Riley grabbed both of their bags and squared his shoulders. He mustered up all the courage he could and turned to Renesmee.
"Alright, let's get my eminent death over with." They made their way to the arrivals hall, Riley wearing a determined expression and Renesmee unable to stop herself from laughing. A few moments later Renesmee could spot her family through the glass. Edward was busy pacing back and forth, his bronze hair standing up in every direction and his hands clasped behind his back. Bella stood next to him, an irritated expression on her face. She was saying something to him, but he pretended not to hear her. Alice and Jasper stood next to Bella, solemn expressions on their faces. Jasper was holding a red balloon that said "Welcome Home" and Alice was holding a small box. Carlisle and Esme stood a few feet away from them, their heads bent together in conversation. They were all dressed in black; black boots, black pants, black shirts and black leather jackets. They all had tiny earpieces in and they were wearing dark sunglasses indoors. Shit was about to hit the fan. Rosalie and Emmett were missing, probably at home getting everything ready. Renesmee pointed them out to Riley as they waited to pass through the gate. He gulped.
"They look very, intimidating." Renesmee nodded, unable to keep a straight face. She took a deep breath, readying herself for what was about to happen. As soon as they were through the gate, Renesmee put on her game face and marched toward her family, Riley in tow.
"007, thank goodness you're here," Edward said, stopping mid-pace and turning to face her, giving her a small nod. Carlisle and Esme stepped forward.
"We're sorry about this, but we have a situation." Carlisle said, removing his dark glasses. Alice stepped forward, holding out a stack of papers that was tucked under her arm.
"Top secret, for your eyes only," she said, inclining her head toward Riley and shaking her head.
"Can he be trusted?" Carlisle asked, pointing at Riley, who looked ready to faint, or run. Renesmee nodded seriously and Alice handed her the black box.
"There has been a situation at HQ; we need to get there immediately. Dr. Squirrel has attacked." Carlisle said and it took everything Renesmee had not to burst out laughing.
"Dr. Squirrel? This is serious; I'm going to need my gun." Renesmee looked at Alice, who nodded and pointed to the black box.
"Come, we must hurry," Bella said, leading the way out of the airport. Riley said nothing, but his face was a whole other story. Renesmee wasn't sure if he was going to take off running as soon as they hit the outside of the airport. While they were walking she quickly scanned the folder Alice gave her. It was detailed instructions on the plan and what exactly she should do. She grinned to herself before stuffing the papers in her bag, barely able to contain her glee. Jasper had fallen into step next to Riley and wordlessly handed him the red balloon. Riley nodded, unsure of what to make of the gesture. He quickly caught up with Renesmee.
"What's his story?" He whispered, referring to Jasper.
"His tongue got cut out while he was in prison in Iran; he's never been the same since. Commander thinks he's gone around the bend, but we keep him around because he can cut up and dispose of a body in under ten minutes. Without making a mess." Renesmee said, fighting very hard to make herself sound believable. Riley looked over at Jasper, who grinned a sadistic grin at him, and then proceeded to follow Alice out of the airport. Two black SUV's waited for us, Rosalie was sitting in one and the other was empty. Carlisle turned to Renesmee, who stood a bit straighter and cleared her throat.
"Commander?"
"The two of you go with 003; we'll meet you at HQ. Brief the newbie, but keep it on a need to know basis." Carlisle said as the others climbed into the SUV.
Renesmee nodded, saluting him. "Yes Commander."
Rose hopped out of the SUV, two guns and a sword visibly strapped onto her back. She took the bags from Riley, who cringed at the amount of weapons she was carrying, and chucked them in the back. Jasper also joined them in the SUV, leaving the back seat for Renesmee and Riley. As soon as they were in the confides of the car, Rosalie put petal to the metal and they raced out of the garage at breakneck speed. Riley clutched at the door handle as they flew around the corners. At this rate, they'll hit Forks in thirty minutes. Renesmee made a show of checking and arming her gun, earning a very scared look from Riley.
"Renesmee what the fuck is going on?" He asked his eyes wide as he watched her assemble her gun.
"I'm sorry you had to find out this way, Riley. I had no intentions of dragging you into this, but Dr. Squirrel needs to be stopped."
"What kind of name is Dr. Squirrel? Who is he? Where are we going? And what are you?" He asked wildly and Renesmee sighed, putting her gun in the waistband of her jeans. Jasper leaned over and pressed a button on the seat, causing the arm rest to lower between her and Riley. In the arm rest was a couple of knives. Renesmee took them out, putting one in each boot. Then she expertly spun the third knife in her fingers before handing it hilt first to Riley.
"My family works for an MI6 branch based in the USA. Recently I have been on an undercover mission in New York, trailing Alec. His father owns one of the largest drug cartels on this side of the world. The objective was to get close and kill him; unfortunately I haven't been able to get close enough.
As for whom Dr. Squirrel is, his real name is Dr. Anthony Cameron, a scientist who aids Alec's father in mass producing drugs. Recently he was gone a bit….mad." Renesmee indicated at the front of the car, where Rosalie pressed a few buttons and the screen came alive, showing a picture of Emmett that was brilliantly photo shopped to make him look a bit squirrel-like. "You can see why we call him Dr. Squirrel."
Riley still looked a bit skeptical, but scared at the same time.
"If you're from MI6 where are your accents?" He asked.
"To fit in the Commander had us adopt American accents," Rosalie said in a perfect British accent. Riley stared at her, trying to figure out if her accent was real. He must have thought it was, because he nodded and turned back to Renesmee, who was still holding out the knife.
"How do I know it's not a prank?" Jasper was the first to act, swinging around in his seat, his gun pointed at Riley; whose hands immediately shot up to protect his face.
"We're not joking," Rosalie said in her British accent. "004, keep calm, the boy is just a bit frightened." Jasper glared at Riley, who was still cowering from the gun, and turned around again, pulling the gun away. Riley silently took the knife, keeping it clutched between his white hands.
"We're going to MI6 HQ in Forks, where Dr. Squirrel is busy wreaking havoc." Rosalie pulled up a picture of the old boat house in La Push, but it was obviously also photo shopped to look more like a secret agent branch.
"Why didn't you tell me you were a fucking secret agent?" Riley yelled, looking at Renesmee as if he didn't know her at all.
"If the US government found out there were Mi6 agents operating on their turf, deportation would be the least of our worries." Renesmee said, reaching out to touch Riley. "I am sorry, but I couldn't risk putting you in danger. Unfortunately current circumstances don't allow that anymore. So, will you fight with us?"
Riley was silent for a long time, the only sound coming from the wet road underneath the SUV's tires. Eventually he pulled away from Renesmee, giving her a simple nod before turning to look out of the window. Renesmee heard Rosalie and Jasper snicker from the front seat and she was tempted to pull out one of the plastic knives and jab them with it, but she had to keep her cool.
A few minutes later they arrived at the boathouse. The rest of her family were already there, busy checking their weapons. Edward held too long swords in his hands, Bella had a shotgun, and Alice was checking two tiny silver revolvers. Carlisle and Esme each had 9mm gun tucked into the waistbands of their black pants. When Riley and Renesmee walked up to them, Carlisle turned to Riley.
"Are you with us son?" He asked. Bella grinned wickedly, snapping the shotgun barrels in place with a nasty click. "Because if not, I'm going to have to leave you to 010." Carlisle gestured to Bella. Riley nodded, offering Carlisle his hand. Carlisle smiled and shook his hand.
"Well then, let's go kill Dr. Squirrel."
It was getting a bit long for my taste; this has to be one of the longest chapters I've ever written. I didn't want to rush it, so I decided to leave it here and give you the rest next week. I hope you like the prank, I wrote something similar in an essay of mine, so that's where the idea came from.
F&H
(Also, keep your eyes peeled for a brand new Renesmee and Alec story!)