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The Denali Family

October 2nd 2006

Five Months Pregnant

With Edward in classes all day Bella had taken to spending the day with Esme whilst she worked on assignments. The morning of October 2nd started out no different, not long after Edward left she made her way to the family home next door. After eating a healthy breakfast she curled up on the couch with her laptop and textbooks to finish the latest assignment. Half an hour after she'd started typing up the finished assignment her new senses were heightened as she smelt unfamiliar vampires. Before Esme could stop her Bella was into the secluded front yard and once again standing there was s pure white wolf with chocolate brown eyes standing next to a russet wolf. Growling fiercely Bella went to attack only to be stopped by Esme. Turning toward the woman she now classed her mother to the group of vampires in front of her she stepped back slightly, turning to Jake to let him know everything was alright before rushing into the bushes and transforming back into herself pulling on the shorts and t shirt she'd kept in the pouch around her ankle before sheepishly coming out and standing next to Esme.

"I'm sorry, I didn't recognise them."

"It's okay sweetheart you weren't to know. Bella this is Tanya, Irina, Carmen, Kate and Eleazar."

"Pleased to meet you." Bella said shyly.

"So you're the human that captured Edward's heart?" Tanya asked not a hint of jealousy in her voice.

"I am and I'm guessing you are Tanya. The vampire who wants my imprint." Bella said confidently,

"You're partly right, I am Tanya but I'm not after your imprint. I must say we are sorry for the way Laurent turned on you."

"It's not your fault. I wasn't in a good place when he found me, I'm sure Irina has figured out who my pack mate is by now."

"Yes I've figured it out and I'm going to kill him." Irina snarled.

"You'll have to get through me first, I'm sorry you lost someone you loved but answer me this Irina, if he truly was your mate; would he have left your side to help Victoria kill me, return to killing humans. Edward was away from me for eight months and it felt like I was hollow inside, I got myself into stupid situations simply to hear his voice, would Laurent have done that for you? I don't say this to be harsh Irina but Laurent was a nomad for a long time, Victoria was extremely manipulative, he was going to kill me. Mate for mate, but you see Edward didn't kill James I give that honour to Alice."

"But he loved me, I know he did." Irina protested suddenly focusing on Bella's swollen belly. "How did you become pregnant? Did you cheat on Edward?"

"No I did not. These little girls are very much my husband's."

"Vampires can't reproduce."

"I may be a wolf but I'm still very much human, my body changes." Bella said defiantly as Esme and a now human Jacob stood in front of Bella.

"Oh, I guess I didn't think of that. Where is your husband?"

"He attends college with everyone else while I do online school for now. I'm studying to become a lawyer."

"A very handy profession to have in this family." Irina chuckled. "Wouldn't it be better to go inside?"

"Of course, please come inside." Esme said softly as she turned to make her way back indoors.

Bella made her way back inside returning to her assignments which had been let scattered behind her. Adrenaline gone she suddenly found herself feeling sick again trying her best to ignore it she continued to work diligently until she knew she wouldn't be able to ignore it anymore. Without saying anything she bolted for the bathroom reaching the porcelain God just in time as she threw up what little of her breakfast she'd been able to eat. Staying in front of the porcelain God a little longer just in can she was sick again, she slowly made it to her feet once she was sure the bout of morning sickness was over.

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Once she returned to the living room she knew everyone had heard her, blushing bright red she busied herself with her assignment managing to finish typing the document in its entirety. Collecting the print our from the printer she grabbed a safety clip from the desk drawer securing them into place. Taking a deep breath she placed the completed assignment into her new bookbag. Saving the assignment just in case she shut down the laptop focusing on their visitors.

"So Bella, do you and Edward live here?" Carmen asked.

"No we live next door, I come over to study and return home when Edward comes home."

"Aah yes the newlywed stage, has anyone told you about Rose and Emmett's newlyweds stage yet?" Kate asked curiously.

"Edward mentioned it in passing but it sounds like there's a story coming." Bella said softly.

"Emmett's newborn stage and their first wedding were within months of each other. I believe if my memory rings true, they broke three beds and were so loud Edward locked himself in the basement until they ere told to live by themselves until they could be around civilisation again."

"My poor husband, no wonder he tries to avoid those two when they get all goo goo eyes at each other." Bella laughed lightly.

It wasn't funny, love. She heard in her head. Jumping slightly she looked behind her smiling brightly as she saw her husband walking through the back door. Standing up slowly she made her way over to Edward standing on tiptoes to greet him hello. Leaning against her husband she watched for Tanya's reaction pleased to see her former rivals words rang true.

"What made you jump, love?" Edward asked.

"I heard your thought in my head. I guess it's the imprint allows me to hear your thoughts like I can hear Jacob's thoughts."

"That's a new development, you look like you're enjoying yourself."

"Kate was just telling me about Rose and Emmett's newlywed stage."

"Would you like to stay the night?"

"That'd be nice. What are you doing home?"

"I don't have any classes until after lunch. Came home just in time by the sounds of it."

"Do they know the story of when Alice and Jasper found you?"

"I don't believe we have heard that story. Do tell." Irina prompted.

Bella, love why are you doing this to me?" Edward asked.

"You've heard all my embarrassing stories well some of them, it's time they heard this story. Plus it means Alice can't make me shop for months."

"You're devious, love."

"Why thank you." Bella said leaning heavily against her husband's chest as they reached the couch. Edward pulled his wife into his arms slipping his shoes off before lifting his feet on the sofa helping Bella to sit in between his legs to get comfortable. "When Alice and Jasper found them, Carlisle opened the door she introduced herself and Jasperr, naming everyone as if she'd known them for years, Edward was out hunting when he came back she'd moved all his belongings into the downstairs bedroom insisting the room he'd chosen had the better view."

"Yes that sounds like Alice." Eleazar commented.

Time seemed to to quickly after that, stories were passed backward and forward until she noticed that it was almost time for her husband to return to college. Pulling the assignment from her backpack she handed to her husband to give to her lecturer. Suddenly she wished she wasn't studying from home, though she knew it wS for the best she hated being apart from Edward. After a long goodbye and catcalls from the Denali's, Bella sighed as she reappeared in the living room, suddenly the twins birth couldn't come soon enough.