Sorry for the late update. I honestly thought I updated this story…maybe not. I've got covers made for a few of my stories, and I'm working on one for this story. I just need to clean it up and post the links on my profile. I've been having a bit of a tough time lately, Erin and I have been talking about Benjamin a lot…it's been tough. Not just that, but school started and I'm in a sophomore Algebra class…and I'm in 8th grade. It's trying to kick my butt…pretty close to succeeding too. Not to mention that I had a test on the second day of school in this class. And one today, woe is me. But I saw a bear today, on the upside. It was running through a river and stuff. I videotaped it.
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, New Moon or Eclipse (Breaking Dawn can go die)
We were all crowded around in the living room, sitting as couples. It didn't surprise me at all that Edward sat next to me, nor did the fact that our hands were intertwined. As he heard that thought, he grinned and brought our hand up to his face, breathing in my scent off my wrist, then closing his eyes and skimming his lips across my knuckles gently. I shuddered and a smile broke out on his face again. I slid my way onto his lap, where he cradled me tightly to his chest.
I rested against him, forgetting everyone else completely. It was just Edward and I. Then Carlisle cleared his throat and I jumped, slamming the top of my head into the bottom of Edward's chin. I scowled as everyone chuckled or giggled, bursting out laughing in Emmett's case. I then placed my head gently back on Edward's chest, facing the rest of the family.
"So," he began, "A little birdy told me that Bella has discovered more powers?" I raised my eyebrows, facing Alice now. She made innocent little tweeting noises and grinned. I sighed and looked back at Carlisle, nodding my head. I could feel Edward doing the same behind me.
"Would you like to explain?" he asked. I looked up towards Edward, nodding my head again.
Can you start, Edward? I asked him.
He looked at me with worry in his caution-filled eyes. Sure, he said warily. He then took a deep breath and began.
"Bella can read minds, that much we already all knew. As we were hunting, we were ambushed by werewolves." There were gasps all around the group, except from Jasper and Alice. "We were fighting them, six if I remember. They were communicating in their minds, so Bella and I could hear anything and everything as clearly as if it was spoken out loud. They were planning to take down Alice. Why Alice? We're not sure. We think maybe they got wind of her power, but all we truly know is that they plotted to kill her." A low growl rumbled from Jasper's direction. Alice reached up and placed her hand on his cheek gently. Edward's gaze flickered from them to my own.
I'll take it now, I thought. He nodded in response and relaxed against the couch.
"I was…terrified, I guess is the word, when I heard that. I did something almost prayer-like, to God maybe. I thought a warning to Alice, expecting my thoughts to go to Edward and no further. Needless to say, I was extremely surprised when I heard a certain pixy-like voice ringing through my head. Then I was tackled from behind, and no, not by Edward, Rosalie." I grumbled, hearing Rose's thoughts. She shrugged, grinning. I rolled my eyes and continued on.
"This certain wolf tore off my arm but I managed to slide away from him. Then he got me again. Two more had Edward. I ran over to him after shoving my wolf off again. All three went for him. I did something not unlike what I did with Alice. I thought…more like begged…the wolves to stop attacking him. Next thing I know, they did. In fact, the sat-and stayed!" More chuckles and giggles came as I projected the sight of the dogs all in a line, facing forward obediently.
"So, we came to the conclusion that my mind is very persistent in communication and getting responses. It seems to be almost as stubborn as I am!" Everyone laughed, previous tension erased. Everyone was shocked, that much I knew. It might even take some getting used to, but we could do it. Then Alice jolted into a vision, and next thing I knew, Edward was cursing under his breath and Jasper and Emmett leapt from their seats, throwing me back against Edward's chest. I blinked slowly as Carlisle shot towards the door and Edward's arms tightened around me. Emmett and Jasper had my shoulders and legs, rather tightly if I said so myself. Then I projected that thought at them and their grips tightened. I listened into everyone else's thoughts to see if I could find any reason why.
Oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit why didn't I get her out of here? Oh shit oh shit oh shit…
Oh dear…a human…oh dear…poor Bella…I hope she does well…
I wonder if she'll do as bad as I did my first time…
No human will die at the hands of Bella…I forgot her last name…tonight! Mwahahahaha!
Huh. I wonder…will she kill it? Yech, I don't wanna be tempted.
She'll do fine, I wonder why everyone's spazzing…
Okay, I'm going to open the door now.
That last one caught my attention and I looked up, then felt my eyes widen as the scent hit my nose. I tasted it on my tongue and inhaled. Jasper and Emmett stiffened as the man walked in. I looked toward him and realized something, I could only hear 7 minds. Emmett, Jasper, Edward, Esme, Rosalie, Alice, Carlisle…that was it. Edward looked at me and then his eyes widened as I breathed in deep again. I felt my muscles coiling and scrunched my eyes closed. I shoved Jasper and Emmett off of me (as impossible as that sounds) and broke free of Edward's grip, leaping.
Uh oh. Cliffy much? Review! Review! Just so you guys know, the amount of regular reviews I'm getting is pitiful. Does anyone even keep up with this story? Who knows…
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