Chapter 7

EPOV

A year later, our CIA team of Emmett, Jasper, Jake, Sam, Carlisle, and I were headed to Alaska for some swift water rescue training, getting ready for a new mission. We were flying into Anchorage and meeting our two guides, who were also our training specialist on the Tana River. Carlisle was our supervisor and none of us were very excited about the freezing water rescue training. Unfortunately, it may be part of our next mission so we were screwed.

Once in Anchorage, we collected our backpacks and were met by Felix. He led us to a twelve passenger van and we were on our way to McCarthy to get our additional gear. From there, we'd all head out for training and a little bit of sightseeing along the way.

Carlisle said, "I thought there were two of you."

"There is. She's getting the rest of the gear ready for our arrival."

"She?" We questioned.

"Yes, her name is Izzy. She is tough as nails and is great in the water. I bet she can even rescue the two big guys in the back."

Emmett and Jake said, "No way, man."

"Just you two wait. I guarantee as some point you'll be kneeling in front of her praising her."

"We'll see," they muttered.

Jasper said, "I got a 100 that she can do it. She sounds like Bella who we met last year in Oregon." Emmett, Jake and Sam took the bet against. Carlisle, Felix, Jasper and myself were on the other side of the bet.

Once we arrive in McCarthy, we unloaded the van and gathered in the training room. Felix spends the next hour going over our training plan for the next week. Finally he says, "Obviously, we are in Alaska and the water is cold. We'll be doing all of our training in dry suits." His cell phone beeped and he said, "Izzy is about to bring in your dry suits and some other gear."

As Izzy walked in and looked at the group of men she would be training, her eyes came face to face with the three of us. It was like seeing a ghost standing in front of you. But her next reaction, we were quite ready for. Izzy dropped everything from her arms and ran out saying, "Bye Felix, I forgot something."

"Excuse us, Felix and Carlisle. We'll stop her and we can explain later, I promise," I said.

I thought to myself she is not getting away this time and we immediately went after her. As we ran by Carlisle, I said, "She is fine; she is the lady from last year." Once the classroom door closed behind us, I yelled, "Bella Swan, stop now!"

She didn't and ran out of the building into the small paved street. She was looking around for a quick escape route. Emmett yelled, "Stop, Bella."

Then suddenly, she ran into another smaller building on the other side of the street and closed the door. But before she got it locked; Emmett was pushing through the door followed by myself and Jasper.

"Bella, you're trapped." Emmett said. Jasper had her in his arms while she was kicking and screaming let me go. "You might be able to escape us and rescue us in the water; however, on land, we are faster and bigger than you, so just relax."

Jasper said, "Calm down, Bella. You can't get away this time."

BPOV

"Let me go," and I continued kicking.

Soon I started to realize, I wasn't going anywhere and relaxed against Jasper. "This is not fair, Jasper. Your damn calming affects are annoying."

Edward walked up and said, "Why are you Izzy here? Bella suits you better."

Emmett walked up and said, "But Princess Isabella Cisne suits you better." Edward punched him and I started struggling against Jasper again.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"Really," said Emmett. "Then why are you trying to run from us?"

"Yes, I am Isabella Swan, Bella for short. Up here I go by Izzy. Felix believes, I'm hiding from an ex- husband and don't want to be found. So now he might think one of you is my ex-husband."

"Yes, you're Isabella Swan in the United States; but when translated you are Isabella Cisne, Princess Isabella Cisne of Isla Crepusculo Luna," Edward said. "I know that Cisne in Spanish is Swan."

"I am not a Princess now let me go. I need to help with your training and get the gear together."

"Yes, you're a Princess. I don't understand why you are being so stubborn about this." I saw Edward look at Jasper and said, "Do you have her still?"

"Yes." And I could feel Jasper's grip tighten around me.

Emmett and Edward each grabbed one of my legs and started taking my boots and socks off.

"Let me go. Stop it. Don't touch me. Let me go," and I started to sob. "Please just let me go and drop all of this. You three keep making me need to run away from what I am good at."

Edward and Emmett got my shoes and socks off and Edward said without a bit of ignorance in his voice, "This is why you are Princess Isabella Cisne. You have the symbol of Isla Crepusolo Luna's royalty on your ankles, your highness."

"Fine, so you think you know who I am. Can I have my shoes and socks back we have work to do? Do you think the three of you can put me back down on the ground now that you've ruined my life."

"Yes, your highness, but you owe us an explanation."

"Actually, I don't because I am a Princess. But you guys on the other hand, do owe me one? Most people don't even know about my country, yet you know who I am."

Then Emmett said, "You are supposed to be dead." Edward slapped his head again.

"Great, you three just couldn't mind your own business at all."

"No, we couldn't that week was some of the most fun we have had. You left an impression upon all of us. Jasper knew he recognized you from a photo that crossed our desk years ago and he was right."

"What do we do now?" I asked. "Felix cannot know, plus you guys have to do this training and I'm that good at it."

"We need to talk. And knowing how you handled Hell's River, I'm sure you are that good," Emmett said.

"Carlisle and Felix are going to need an explanation. I'll demand I share a tent with you guys once we're on the river then we can talk at night. For now, can't we just say that I am the girl from the river last year?"

"Yes, but that doesn't explain why you ran out," Jasper said.

"You were just surprised and needed to get some air and then we helped you bring back the gear so let's get it," Edward said.

"When we talk to Carlisle and Felix, can it just be them?"

"I'm sure that can be arranged."

"Alright, let's get some gear and get back."

We went back with arm loads of gear. Once I had all the gear laying on the tables, Felix came over to me asked, "Are you okay?"

I said, "Yes."

"Then please explain your reaction when you first came in and saw those three, Izzy?"

"I need fifteen minutes Felix with just you."

Carlisle cornered the boys for an explanation.

"Can we have fifteen minutes sir, alone with you?" Edward mentioned.

Carlisle turned to Felix and said, "It looks like we need a few minutes with these four."

"Felix, we could send the other two agents down to the eagles' nest to check for bald eagles for when we are ready to fly out of here."

"Great idea. Izzy go ahead and give Sam and Jacob the directions."

"Outside to the north 500 feet to the west 1000 feet on foot path straight up looking into the tree trops and you'll see the nests and then you'll can check for bald eagles in the nests."

"Yes ma'am," they said.

We talked to Carlisle and Felix and they believed us thank god. We got them their dry suits together and their other gear. As I went to get mine, Edward tagged along.

"Oh look, I have a shadow."

"Just making sure you don't run off."

"Don't worry, Edward. I won't; I promised to assist with this training run so I have to even though I have to admit I'd like to disappear in to the woods of Alaska and then come out in Canada."

As I stepped into my cabin, Edward let out a quiet gasp.

"What?"

"I just can't believe a princess lives in here."

"Edward, please don't. I'm not a princess anymore; I haven't been a princess for almost five years."

"You are still a princess, Izzy. I'm going to find out why you are hiding in the US and how to get you back to where you belong?"

"Edward, shut up. I belong here. The next five days are going to be grueling and you should only be thinking about the training."

"I will, but after that we are going to talk. You'll not be allowed to disappear even if I have to lie to the three other men that are with us so that they take you into protective custody. But for now you're a trainer by the name Izzy and I'm Edward, your willing student."

When we returned with my gear, all of us went through the checklist of gear that Sam and Felix were flying up while I drove everyone else plus the boats. That night the training crew made dinner in McCarthy for all of us. After everything was cleaned up and we knew our call time was 8am for breakfast, I left for my cabin.

As I went to go to my cabin, I was cornered by Emmett and Jasper, "You aren't disappearing tonight, are you?"

"No. You need me for this training. Emmett plus I have to help Felix win the bet. By day three, you'll lose Emmett. Sorry man."

Jasper laughed, turned to leave and said, "Good night, Izzy."

"Good night, Jasper."

Emmett said, "Thanks for leaving me your ass rappelling shot last year, Bella."

"No problem. Have you enjoyed the picture? But admit it now that you know it's me for this training that you're a little worried?"

He leaned in and whispered, "Hell no, I am a lot worried." Then in Emmett's normal voice, he added, "Oh yeah. We all have a copy of it. I think Edward kisses it every night though naked rappelling would be better."

"Oh god, Emmett," and I went inside.

I was startled to see Edward sitting on my bed and said, "Long road, sailor."

"Yes, but I just wanted to thank you for not bolting. I look forward to what you can teach me." He took my hand, lifted it to his mouth and kissed my wrist. "See you in the morning, princess."

"Edward, like I could have bolted and disappeared. We are in rural Alaska. Is what Emmett said about the rappelling picture true?"

"Oh god, no, Izzy but I can't say I haven't dreamt about you."

"Thank you, Edward."

"Did you dream about me?" Edward asked.

"Actually, yes, I did and your two buddies; but especially about you."

"Good, I'm glad. Sweet dreams, Izzy."

Edward left me alone for the night. I settled down in my silk long underwear and my mummy bag. And again the dreams started about them, but especially Edward.

A/N For your information Isla Crepusculo Luna translated is Twilight Island. I couldn't resist.