A/N: I have a few things to say.
1) I am so sorry for keeping you guys waiting. I know a lot of you have been anticipating this chapter.
2) I had never written a fight before so I was kind of mind-boggled. I also, knew that I couldn't really use SM's example--much to my dismay-- for a fight, so I asked one of my awesome betas, BellaEdwardlover1991 for some help, and she did an outstanding job with coming up with a way to put the fight. So the credit goes to her because I had no idea what the hell I was doing.
3) Read the A/N on the bottom.
So with that out of the way, let the fight commence!!
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EPOV
I knew the second I came home, I would be screwed. Emmett would beat me up, and I'd gladly suffer the consequences of my actions. I knew I deserved it.
That didn't mean I let him beat me up completely, I tried to dodge him. But even with my mind reading skills he was fast enough to get a few punches in. And Rosalie, who was awaiting her turn in "Let's-beat-the-crap-out-of-Edward-till-he-stops-being-an-ass" was quite distracting too.
It felt weird, having a fight with my siblings. Sure, we wrestled before, and of course we fought for real every once in a while. Which siblings don't? But this, this was different. This was the "beating-someone-up-to- punish-them kind of beating up, not just a little fight.
The few punches I got didn't hurt, much to Rosalie's and Emmett's dismay. But it was a great way for him to relieve his anger. I knew he needed to get it out on me.
Emmett's comments had a way of getting to me; he knew it would make me angry. When I tried to respond to them, he went back to beating me up.
He managed to throw me through the glass doors that led to the backyard, and though the physical thing didn't hurt me, I knew Esme's disappointment in us would hurt. I'd have to hear her true feelings in her mind, and that would hurt more than any physical pain possible. I felt guilty for this fight already, but I had seen it coming. It was to be expected from my family, who loved Bella as much as I did.
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APOV
We pulled up on the driveway that led to the house. As the trees began to clear, I saw it.
A silver Volvo.
"Edward's here," I stated, trying to keep my voice even.
"I see. I don't understand why though," Jasper answered, anger evident in his voice.
I knew why he was here. I couldn't tell anyone though. I had to wait until Edward wanted to say it himself. It bothered me to keep out of it, but I knew I had to. I had promised.
He told me everything when I met him yesterday, from why he had to break up with Bella to why he had to hurt her. He explained though, that when he hurt her, it wasn't supposed to be in the extent that it currently was. Maybe a little cut or bruise but nothing as drastic as it currently was.
He even told me his plan of action. I had to say that I was proud of Edward when I left, but that still didn't mean that I was on friendly terms with him. I would accept him if and when Bella did. That's if she even remembers the incident.
Jasper escorted me to the front of the house.
"I assume that there is some action going on."
"You know Emmett," Jasper smirked.
"I just hope they didn't mess up Esme's house, because if they did, I want no part in it."
I pushed open the door and stepped inside.
The kitchen looks good from here. And the living room hasn't been touched. The dining room is good. Everything looks good. Wait, is that… oh my! They broke Esme's French doors. She will not be happy about that! I need to get that fixed before she comes back home.
"I see they broke her French doors," Jasper pointed out, a small grin on his voice. I could imagine his thoughts there, enjoying the fact that Emmett got to him a bit.
"I know," I gritted through my teeth, "I hope they know that we have to fix that before shecomes home. Esme will be very upset if she finds out."
"Trust me, I think they know," Jasper said in an assuring way.
We walked together through the busted French doors to find Emmett and Edward, still fighting.
I paced myself until I was standing right next to her. She was tense and angry.
When she turned to me, I saw worry written in her eyes. "How's Bella?" Her voice trembled a bit, but she tried to keep strong.
I felt a frown form on my face and shook my head. "I wanted to tell you guys when you weren't fighting, but she might not be doing too well."
"Oh."
I took Rose into my embrace. She may not have seemed like she cared about Bella, but she always did. It was just that she didn't like the fact that Bella chose the one thing she wanted most. But Rose always knew that Edward cared about her. And now he was hurting her, and it made her feel protective of Bella. It was nice to see the compassionate side of Rose every once in a while. And now she was waiting to get her turn in 'Beating Edward up'.
I released her, but kept my arm securely around her shoulder. I looked to my right and saw that Jasper wasn't next to me.
Where did he go? I looked around me for a second, but then my eyes caught what was happening. It took me less than a sixteenth of a second to process what was going on.
I stared at the fight in front of me and saw that Jasper had become part of the fight. All I hoped was that he wouldn't get hurt. Though the fact that they were fighting was odd in itself, I could see the reason behind it. I couldn't say I felt that they were going too far. Edward was getting exactly what he deserved by beating up Bella.
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EPOV
At some point, I had to give up. Emmett was strong, and fast too. I barely had time to catch up with him, it was getting harder for me to about getting hit. But at the moment Jasper joined him, I knew it was a lost cause.
I had never seen my brothers this way. They weren't just angry, they were livid. Their minds were quiet, just a silent thought behind the beating up. They didn't even think about it, all they wanted was to avenge my Bella.
I knew I had no right to feel disappointed in my brothers, but somehow I did. I guess I hoped they'd like me better, I was their brother, they'd choose me over her.
And they proved me I was wrong. One clumsy little human had carver her way into their hearts, and by breaking her beating one, I also broke the frozen ones of my siblings. And knowing them, they wouldn't forgive me anytime soon.
This could take a while. I closed my eyes, and waited for it all to be over.
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APOV
I watched the fight anxiously. Though Edward deserved it, I didn't like watching them fight. I knew Edward needed to be shown where he belonged, and what he was. Also, he had to be punished for what he did to Bella. But I still didn't like it. It was two against one, it was quite unfair.
Edward showed no emotion to the situation though. He was concentrating on dodging. That plan eventually failed when he couldn't dodge one of Emmett's punches. It caused the fight to become worse, and they were starting to get to him.
That was when I saw that look. The look I rarely ever see Edward give. It always gave him a special glint in his eyes. It was his look of defeat… giving up. I watched as he fell to the ground and closed his eyes, letting whatever Jasper and Emmett had hit him full force. It seemed like he just waited for it all to be over.
It was time I stepped in. I walked over to the circle.
"Alice, where are you going?" Rose asked me, anxiety filling her voice.
"I'm going to stop them, Rose." My voice was flat, trying to keep my emotions out of this.
"No! If you stop them, I won't get to beat Edward." She leapt forward, but I stopped her. I knew what was coming next, having it seen in one of my visions.
"I told Carlisle I would let everyone know how Bella was." I half turned around, looking at her.
"Fine," She crossed her arms and followed me to where the guys were. I knew my words would stop her, her concern of Bella was bigger than the desire to beat Edward up. And it wasn't like she couldn't do that later.
"Guys, you can stop now. He's given up." My voice had the authority of a mother in it; I knew it would get to them. Esme talked the same way when she wanted them to stop fighting.
"That's why we're not stopping, little sis. He needs to get it through his head he can't do that to anyone. One, because something stupid like this will blow our cover and two, because people will get hurt."
I knew you would say that.
"I understand that Emmett, but he already knows what he's done. It's Edward, we're talking about. Plus, I want all of us to sit down because I want to let everyone know of Bella's condition."
Edward stiffened and Emmett stopped and turned to me pouting, "Fine."
I bit my lip to hold back my laugh. Emmett really enjoyed this, now he had a good reason for a fight. And because it was Edward, it was even better. Edward always used his mind reading skills to avoid fighting. Now he didn't, probably because he knew he was getting what he deserved.
He plopped down and sat cross-legged. Rosalie sat down on Emmett's lap, with her arms still crossed, and I sat on Jasper's lap. Rosalie rested her head on Emmett's shoulder, but she was still tense, and she refused to look at Edward.
"So?" Emmett asked impatiently, tapping his fingers on Rose's shoulder.
"Well," I started staring at the ground, "she.." I could hardly get it out, it hurt so much to see my best friend looking like that. Though I understood Edward better now, I still got angry when I even thought about the fragile state Bella was in now.
"Do you want me to say it Alice?" Jasper whispered in my ear. He sent a wave of calm over my, trying to relieve me from my nerves. It worked, and I took a deep breath.
"No. I can do it."
"Okay," He kissed my temple and wrapped his arms around me. He squeezed a bit, and rested his chin on my shoulder while I told my siblings the latest news.
"Bella's in a coma."
Rose gasped and Emmett smashed his fist in the ground in anger. He snarled, and I didn't need to be in empathy to know exactly how angry he was.
"Do you see what you did, you ass?" He punched Edward's leg, but Edward remained still, with his eyes closed. His expression was pained, but he seemed to try to keep himself under control. I could see no further fight, I knew it was over. For now.
"There's more," I whispered.
"How much more?" Emmett yelled, his eyes wide and filed with anger and worry.
I jumped back into Jasper's chest, startled a little by Emmett's tone. He never used it, and it showed us exactly what he felt.
"Emmett, knock it off! It's hard for her to say this," Jasper said, still rubbing my back and sending waves of calm.
"She might have.." Just take a deep breath and say it, Alice, "…memory loss."
Edward got up from the ground and walked towards the house, running his fingers through his hair. He shook his head for a moment, closed his eyes and balled his fists. He repeated the same thing a couple of times before he sat down again, a few yards away from us.
"Edward," I whispered. I felt Jasper's arm tighten around me, and I turned to see his face with sadness etched on it.
"It will be okay," he said. His voice was calm, demanding it from me.
I knew that it will be okay. I saw it. The only thing I wasn't sure was whether or not I saw normal Bella or amnesiac Bella. I couldn't tell and it killed me. I wanted to know if she remembered what an ass Edward was, so she could see what kind of monster he truly was.
My eyes traveled to Rose, whose face was unmoving with shock. I looked up at Emmett, who held the same expression, except with more anger.
I should say something to help them.
"We should go to the hospital to see her. Maybe talk to her and see if she'll wake up."
Rose and Emmett broke out of their trance and nodded. I got up out of Jasper's lap and walked towards the car with everyone behind me. Edward followed silently, his expression still pained.
I didn't feel sorry for him. He got what he deserved.
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A/N:
Okay, so Edward got what he deserved as well as some mental torture from Alice's news. Personally, I don't feel bad for him. He got himself into this torture. I also hope that this clears up what Alice did when she left the hospital--she met with Edward.
Secondly, I want to start updating the story on a weekly basis. So every Sunday--hopefully, no promises,though!!-- you will get an update.
Lastly, I am proud to announce that from when I started this story in March to last month, I have had a total of 2,851 visitors!! I am ecstatic and maybe a little disappointed. I wish that the people that don't review, begin to review. So as a start, let's see if I can get 10 reviews, and we'll work from there. They should be with ease since a lot of you read my story.
If you do it, I can post the next chapter, which has already been typed and beta'd aleady. I was told by my beta, herself that it's the best written chapter so far, so if you want to experience it, give me what I want most, and I will gladly return the favor!!