AN: Sorry for the late update, we were both very busy and these challenge chappies take more time. So from now on each update will take about 3-4 days but hardly ever more than a week. If you don't undertand smthg PM us. Enjoy! Oh and the picture of the dress and shoe Alice talks about is on my profile!
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Truth is Revealed
BPOV
Jasper and I were just relaxing and reading some books we found lying around when Carlisle called us all to come down stairs for the first competition. I was a little worried about what this challenge will be about and of course Jasper felt the waves coming off of me and gave me an encouraging smiled and helped me calm my nerves a little before heading down stairs. This was by far the longest night of my life seeing as I was not allowed to see Edward at all until now at least. That was about the only thing I was looking forward too (but I must admit I am a little excited to see what we will be doing though I would never admit it).
As we reached the bottom steps everyone separated to go give a quick hug and a good morning kiss to their mate.
"Okay everyone, the first task you must complete is called The Truth is Revealed." Started Esme but before she could get any further everyone except Alice and Emmett exclaimed;
"TRUTH?!"
"Well yes, wait a minute how come you two are not surprised?" Questioned Carlisle, when he realized that Emmett and Alice look too serene.
"Oh well you see Carlisle I had a vision of the first task before you forbid us from using our powers so it is technically not against any rules." explained Alice.
"I see your point Alice so yes you safe for the time being so make sure we do not have a repeat of this because it will lead to disqualification for you and Emmett" said Carlisle in a stern voice to prove that all rules were final.
"Okay let us move on, and tell you the criteria of this challenge. First you must answer all the questions as detailed as possible. It must obviously be the truth because we will know if you are lying. We will mark the confidence and clarity of your voice. Oh and you must answer in modern day language so slang is permitted up to a point and if you cross that point you will be warned, and/or may suffer consequences." said Esme her eyebrows raised at Edward.
I suddenly felt protective of my Edward, and Jasper raised his eyebrows at me, I shook my head and shrugged the feeling off.
"We want you to choose a person from your team who will be answering the questions first, then write their name on this ballot and we will draw the name from this fedora." said Esme.
All us ladies chose the men to go first so they each wrote their names on a ballot and gave them to Esme. She then drew out the names in the following order:
Jasper
Edward
Emmett
"So Jasper are you ready?" asked Carlisle.
"Sure." replied Jasper.
I waited in total anticipation which I knew could not be helping Jasper so I focused on calming my self.
"All right honey, here is your question remember to add as much detail as possible and do not I repeat do not hesitate" said Esme sweetly.
"How do you feel when members of this family are intimate with each other?" asked Carlisle in a very straight voice.
I felt very bad for Jazz but at the same time worried at what question I will have to face.
"Well I feel the same way they do because….well you know why, so it is uncomfortable to say the least and it is hard to be around Alice because I don't know if I would be able to control my… emotions and that's all I really want to say." said a flustered Jasper.
I looked over at Alice and could see that she felt very sympathetic for her husband while Jazz looked like he would have put my blushing to shame if he was able to blush.
"Thank you Jasper now it is your turn Edward are you ready?" Asked Carlisle
"Of course because you know for the past 107 years this is moment I've ALWAYS waited for." he replied while rolling his eyes.
I couldn't help but giggle at his sarcasm and poor attitude towards this competition.
"Ok Edward remember to speak in informal ways" reminded Esme.
"Here is your question 'Have you ever been truly angry or extremely irritated by Bella?'" Carlisle asked.
I was so horrified at what Edward would have to say. Even though he would've had every reason to. Jasper tried his best to help me calm down, yet at the same time I was eagerly a waiting his answer. Had I ever gotten on the non-functioning nerves of my love?
"Are you insane Carlisle, I would never answer a question like that Bella is my angel how could I be angry with her!?" yelled a frustrated Edward.
"Are you forfeiting this challenge and ruining your chances to win this?" asked Carlisle.
"EDWARD IF YOU DON'T ANSWER THE DAMN QUESTION I WILL MAKE YOUR WEEK WITH ME MORE THAN LIVING HELL!!" exclaimed a very angry Rosalie.
Edward let out an exasperated sigh and said
"Fine I will answer this question but it is only because I do not wish to lose."
"Sure" muttered Emmett.
"OK there was this time when Bella accepted a gift from…Jacob…" he spat Jacobs name like it was human food.
"…it was that bracelet with the wolf charm, but when I chose to give her a hand me down thang I still had to beg her to even think a toot about accepting it, and when she found out that it was a diamond she had that Bella-ish look on her face, that usually means that she's not liking what you're doing, which just ripped my quiet heart…that is it I will not say anymore." Edward finished looking down at the floor afraid to meet my eyes. But he also emphasized the words that were informal to him. I was crushed that I had put Edward through so much pain. I would surely talk to him once this challenge was over and done with.
"Thank you Edward dear its now your turn Emmett." said Esme sweetly though she through me a subtle glance.
"Bring it on!" said a very excited Emmett
"Ok Emmett what is your favourite place that you and Rosalie were very intimate with each other?" asked Carlisle in an afraid tone.
Everyone was a little worried at how straight forward Emmett would be with his answer and I could tell from Rosalie's face she was a little worried too.
"Which to choose, which to choose there were so many times hmm maybe that time in the…no wait I got it The first time on Edward's PIANO! When we had just come to Forks." said a excited Emmett.
I looked over at the piano in horror then at Rose to see she had a glazed look in her eyes. I turned to Edward and could tell all he wanted to do was throw the piano out the window as soon as possible.
"The surface was so silky and smooth, and the texture of the piano was even better than our lush bed. It felt so good I remember that day ,when Rosalie wore her two piece nurse outfit it was just so darn se-" said Emmett before he was interrupted by a very appalled looking Carlisle.
"Than you Emmett that is enough from you" said Carlisle in a warning voice making it clear that Emmett should not risk continuing. I looked over at Edward; he had an appalled look on his face. I could just about imagine the visuals Emmett was providing. Plus the visuals in Rose's head of that night? Day?
"Emmett all I want to know is how many times you and Rosalie violated my piano?" asked Edward as calmly as he could manage in this current situation. He looked so funny I couldn't help but start to giggle.
"Oh only 25 times Edward and that's only since 1986 before that well good times good times -smack-"I watched as Rosalie smacked Emmett in the head for being too open. At the site of all this I burst out in laughter as did Alice, Jasper, Esme, and Carlisle.
When everyone was calm once again, Esme stated they were going to start round two with the girls.
The order now was:
Rosalie
Alice
Me
I was happy that I would not have to go first and could wait a while to prepare my self for the forth coming torture.
"Alright Rosalie are you ready?" questioned Esme.
"Whatever" said a bored looking Rosalie.
"Name something about each member of this family that you like and dislike and remember to include as much detail as possible." said Carlisle as he waited for her response.
"Where to begin," wondered Rosalie as she thought of who to start with. I was afraid at what she would say about me.
She stood thinking, but I suddenly heard a snarl rip from Edward's throat, he looked like the Angel of Death, his angelic face with murderous eyes.
"I'll start off with Edward, the positive qualities, what I like about Edward is his gentle nature towards women, the depth of his care for those he loves, and of course that he can play the piano. When my brother was born I wanted him to be able to play an instrument, preferably a piano" She sighed in a dream like state.
I looked at Edward he looked so happy, and immediately his crooked smile turned into a scowl. Rosalie just smiled angelically.
"The bad things about Edward are as follows because I can't choose one, so Edward is overprotective, rude, annoying, always listening to people's private thoughts, obsessive, tenacious, thick headed dipstick, he such a keister—"
"That's enough Rose, you shouldn't be speaking like that about your partner, and when we said that we only wanted a few things, we were serious!" Esme said sternly.
"Sorry, alright next I'll talk about Bella, I like her compassion, selflessness, how she put up with me, when I was so rude to her, her trust in others as well as her care for those she loves. I'm happy that Bella is happy with Edward and I'm glad that I have her for a sister but if it was up to me I would've choose to stay human and bear children!" She stopped and took an unneeded breath. I would bet every pair of shoe in my closet with out any regret that she'd been trying to get this off her shoulders for a while.
" Next Alice, I love her optimistic behaviour, her taste in clothing is remarkable… there really isn't anything that I dislike of you. About Jasper I like how he can make me feel calm and relaxed but at the same time I don't like it because I want to be angry at times, but usually I'm happy that you can make me feel calm. Carlisle, although it may seem that I'm ungrateful at times but you must truly know that I'm very happy that you changed me, even if your intentions were for me to be someone's mate. I could never hate or dislike you for anything. And Esme I think I love you more than I loved my human mother, you're perfect for everything and its as if you were born to be a mom, I could never hate you for anything. And finally you Emmett, well even though you are an idiot, fool, childlike, numbskull, and a nitwit, your mine and I love you forever and always."
As Rosalie finished the whole room stared at her in awe, Esme came over to hug her and kiss her forehead, Carlisle gave her a tight hug and patted her hair. Jasper came and touched her arm and gave a smile, Alice jumped her and gave her a huge kiss. Emmett swept her off her feet and twirled her in the air. Only Edward and I were left and Rose avoided looking at us, I thought she was guilty for what she said, but I wasn't unhappy with her so I went up to her and held her hands in mine gave her beatific smile and hugged her. She was my sister no matter what, she was my family and perhaps what she said might've affected me if I didn't have Edward to love. Then Edward joined the group hug and said,
"I'm sorry I'm such a keister Rose, I'll try to work on it" He said with a smile.
Rosalie looked around the room and gave us all a "to kill for smile".
"Okay Alice you're next, your question is, have you ever walked away from a major sale that was to die for? Oh and you must answer the 5 W's and how. Understand?" Said Esme.
"Okay, I'm ready!" Said an enthusiastic Alice.
I laughed at her forwardness to the challenge, though I would think this was some what of a challenge for her all the same.
"Okay so yes I have unfortunately walked away from the best designer runway sale ever and I still regret it. It happened in 2003, Paris during fashion week and it starred Valentino's newest designs of the 60's fashion and there was this beautiful dress with the cutest heels to match! So let me describe the "to die for dress"; it was a whiter shade of pale and it was styled in the 60's trend it had a sweeping neck line that stopped just under the bust line and was halter style with a thick silky white band under the bust. The dress flowed out in 2 part ruffles before it finally touched the ground. The ruffles were translucent but had a thick band at the end of each ruffle. Oh my god just thinking about it makes me shudder that I never got my hands on it. Oh and the heels to match were champagne coloured, open toed stilettos with a band wrapping just above the ankle and toped off with these 2 topaz coloured jewels behind the band." Alice stopped to take a minute to get over the fact that she will never own the dress.
" And the reason that I could never…" she said through her teeth, throwing Carlisle a dirty look. "…was because, Carlisle froze all my credit cards so I had no access to any of my 20 cards. I didn't even have enough cash on me." Alice said in a slightly depressed tone.
"Wait why did Carlisle cancel your cards anyways, Alice?" I asked in a confused tone.
"Well…I kind of was supposed to wash this stain away from one of Carlisle's suits but I thought it would be best just to get a new one so kind of maybe sorta threw it out." said Alice in a rush. However I didn't see why he would react so harshly for one suit I mean she throws my clothes out all the time and even though I didn't like it I would never go to those extremes. Seeing the confused look on my face Alice continued her confession.
"Well he didn't really care about the suit its just he had a family heirloom in the pocket and we all had to go to Michigan and search the dump for hours until we finally recovered it, honestly it was the most revolting thing I ever had to do" said Alice with a shudder
"Amen to that" said Rosalie with a disgusted look on her face.
"Oh I see now…wait Alice don't you still have to describe how you walked away from the sale" I asked suspiciously.
"Um… well Jasper and Emmett had to drag me away from the sale because I only found out about my credit card issue after I arrived at the sale. I know I was shocked that I didn't see it coming but I was imagining myself in that dress. I was yelling at Valentino to give me the dress and shoes and I would pay him as soon as possible however he just thought I was a crazed freak and called security to help Jasper and Emmett to drag me out of there and back onto the plane." explained Alice.
"Ohh but Rose and Bella you should have seen the other dresses there was this perfect tube sequined full length dress with gloves for you Rose and Bella there was the perfect blazer skirt com-" but she never finished her sentence because Esme told her to stop and that it was time to move on to me.
"Well Bella dear, are you ready for your question and the last question of the day?" asked Esme.
"Yes" hoping that no one could see through my confident façade.
"Well actually your question isn't really a question at all, you see for the truth is revealed Esme and I decided that since Edward can't read your mind," I looked over at Edward and saw a smug smile on his face I didn't understand why though, "we decided that Edward would ask you a question and you must answer it truthfully with again as much detail as possible is that alright with you Bella?"
"Um… I don't really have a choice do I?"
"No way lil sis you have to answer cuz it'll be funny to watch you squirm!!" Emmett laughed.
I looked over at Edward I had gotten quite well at 'persuading' him and smiled an innocent smile. He winked at me and went on ahead and asked knowing that I couldn't say no to him.
"Bella I want to know why did you accept everything so easily when Jacob gave it to you, but not when I or anyone of my family gives it to you?"
I hesitated before answering, I didn't want to hurt his feelings and honestly speaking I didn't know how to answer. I looked over at everyone's curious faces waiting, expecting me to answer. I finally sighed and looked at my God while saying,
"The reason I accepted everything form Jacob so easily is because…," I paused , "… because you give me so much and I could never give you anything in return that would compensate for it. Your love for me was the greatest thing, I never understood why you loved me, I was so plain looking and weak and you could do nothing because I was so fragile. When I couldn't give you anything it made me feel as though I wasn't your level which hurts because it was more than enough that you loved me but you giving me more on top of that was something I felt awkward with. I always thought I didn't deserve to stand beside you. I felt so self conscious during the wedding too. Every one there looked so beautiful and here I was the human marrying the vamp. A human marrying a vamp who was undoubtedly the most gorgeous man on Earth and who every female there had eyes for. I couldn't contest with that. They could all give you so so so much more than I ever could. It was impossible for me to accept anything from you." I suddenly stopped. Had I been human I would've started crying, I could already feel a lump in my throat. I finally brought up enough courage to look up at him and saw the beautiful smoldering topaz eyes that glowed with love. It felt as if we were the only ones in the world; this was the same feeling I had on Esme's Island. I wanted to go and hug him and touch him and kiss him and all the other things a woman does to the man she loves. Then suddenly I felt a numbing feeling and my attention was drawn to Jasper, he gave me a warning look, we really weren't allowed to do much with our spouses with out getting a warning. I smiled at Edward who smiled at me and walked over and gave me a hug and just held me close to his body. Esme and Carlisle smiled and their smile told the most beautiful things in the world.
"Thank you Bella." Esme said kindly.
"We've had a change in our rules." Every looked wary as Carlisle said this. What more could they possible force upon us.
"Yes we've decided that we will announce the winning team at the end of each challenge ." Added Esme.
"So the winners of this round based on content, descriptions, confidence, and tone are…." Started Carlisle
"Let it rip." Finished Esme.
A round of cheers erupted from both Alice and Emmett and they truly looked excited, that meant that Alice hadn't seen into the future. Every one clapped for them with a unhappy face. I walked over to Jasper.
"I'm sorry Bella, I should've said more but I couldn't explain it." Apologized Jasper.
"Hey it's okay Jasper, I was kinda scared of what question I would get, plus the question you got wasn't exactly easy." I said and gave him a hug.
"Alright if you're done celebrating then, we've also re thought the challenges, and we have decided that the winning team of each challenge will choose the next task. So Emmett and Alice you two have the rest of tonight to think of a challenge and present it tomorrow." Explained Carlisle.
Everyone walked to either their room, or the piano in Edward's case, to the X-Box 360 in Emmett's, Rosalie to the bathroom to retouch her make up, and Alice went to her closet. Jasper asked me if I wanted to go hunting with him and I accepted.
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