Chapter 6

APOV

It had been days since Bella transformed back to her human form. I should be jumping with joy, but I'm not. Bella hasn't woken up. Charlie tells me its normal, but I can see the fear in his eyes. So that's why I am next to her bed yet again, trying not to do the creepy staring at her thing, but she looks so peaceful and happy. It makes me happy to see my beautiful Bella like that. I felt my smile widen at the thought, I could now openly call her my Bella. The kiss Bella and I shared was proof, as well as what Charlie said. Much to Edward's anger. I frowned, Edward hasn't been seen or heard from since that night. Esme believes he just needs to cool down and that his pride has been knocked off it's high horse. Carisle and Rosalie think differently. Rosalie's much kept secret ability, the ability to tell her someone's intention's and alter them, are warning her Edward isn't going to be nice. I sighed in sadness, I didn't mean for this to happen. I felt something brush my hand, startled I saw Bella's eyes trained on me.

"Are you ok?" Bella asked groggily with a concerned frown on her face.

"You're awake!" I squealed and jumped on Bella. Bella laughed at me, while hugging me back.

I heard Charlie at the door, he seemed reluctant to come into the room. He sighed and walked in.

"Hey, girls. Sorry to interrupt but I need to talk to you's." Charlie smiled at Bella; "I'm glad your awake though Bells."

I rolled off of Bella and let her sit up. Bella smiled at her father, but it disappeared very quickly.

I looked at Charlie who seemed determined not to meet my eyes. "What's wrong?"

Charlie shifted nervously and sighed; "The Dragon Council wants to meet you Bella."

Bella stared at Charlie; "Is that a bad thing?"

"Yes and no. They usually like to meet new dragon shifters, but the thing I am worried about is that." Charlie swallowed uncomfortably; "Bells, you're the only female shifter in centauries."

I hear Bella's heart beat increase and a slight smell of fear rolled off of her. I turned to Charlie and growled; "They won't touch her."

"That's not what I am worried about. They always used to treat women dragon shifters with as much respect as animals or slaves. They are going to talk down to you, and will possibly try to set up an arranged marriage."

I growled more; "No! They won't. She's MINE!" My Vampire side roared in anger. Bella's grip on me tightened.

Bella kissed my cheek calming me down a little; "But I thought they we couldn't shift unless kissed by our soul mate?"

Charlie nodded; "They tend to ignore that with females though, definitely if it is a female mated to another female. I will try to keep them from doing anything like that though."

BPOV

I could tell Alice was getting more and more annoyed at the dragon council. I wasn't worried, I had her after all, but I will admit I am a little nervous the last time I met a council they said I had to turn into a vampire.

"They won't boss you around like they do your father child."

I frowned and looked around, getting concerned looks from Charlie and Alice.

"What's wrong Bells?" asked Charlie walking forward and kneeling in front of me.

"You didn't hear that voice?" I asked getting scared.

Alice and Charlie looked at each other and shook their heads. "We didn't hear anything Bells."

"They won't be able to hear me. I am what you shifters call a guide. I come to the shifters I think are worthy. I think you are the most worthy to receive the gift."

I looked at Charlie and realized he was talking to me; "What?"

Charlie looked a little annoyed; "What is this voice saying to you?"

"That it is what we call a guide and that I a worthy to receive some sort of gift?"

I saw Charlie's blood drain from his face; "Are you sure it said Guide?"

I nodded. Charlie stared at me for a little while then got up and started to swear. I felt Alice shift to sit behind me and wrap her arms around my stomach pulling me closer to her. I smiled, of course she would be able to tell when I was freaking out.

"Charlie. Explain? Please?"

"The Guide is a being that guides the greatest shifters to do what they have to do. It's what some people call fate. They train the shifters in things other shifters can only dream of. Like magic and how to change your dragon's shape. Whenever a guide has chosen a dragon it means they are going to be put through a lot of danger. Most of the time the shifters die."

Alice stiffened behind me; "Well I'll be there for Bella every step of the way. I won't let her die."

Charlie nodded; "The council meeting is tomorrow at 9. I'll leave you two alone. I guess you guys have a lot to discuss."

Charlie waved a goodbye and walked out of my room shutting my door behind him. That was nice of him. If it was Edward he would of stayed. I felt Alice lean in closer to me so that my back was on her front.

"So I guess I don't have to worry about hurting you now?" Alice whispered in my ear, causing me to shudder.

"By the sounds of it no. Alice?" I asked a little scared about what was coming.

Alice nuzzled my neck; "You want to ask about Jasper don't you?"

I nodded dreading the answer.