Chapter 41

Within the week, Edward, Emmett, and Jasper and I were all working on details of my return. When Carlisle and a gentleman I had never met before came in, "Good afternoon, Bella," Carlisle said.

"Yes, Carlisle."

"This is Dr. Peter Smith."

"Hello, Doctor, what are you here to tell me?" my hand wrapped around the edge of the table and started squeezing it tightly.

"Let's all go to a conference room, sit down and talk please," Carlisle said.

I got up and led the way. Edward put his hand on my lower back and Jasper put one of his on my shoulder.

"Bella, your father was murdered. We have found a needle mark on his arm; he was smothered with a pillow to probably keep him quiet. He was given a very high dose of sleeping medicine. Then when he started seizing for about half an hour; he was smothered with a pillow to keep him quiet until he was dead. Two people did this together. There are two different size bruise hand prints on him - one male and one probably female."

"My step mother killed him to get the crown."

"Yes, we believe so and the main doctor James that you talked about."

"Victoria was probably involved with him and together came up with the plan. He could easily get his hands on the high dose of sleeping medicine needed."

"Yes, Bella."

"So do we have enough evidence to prove my innocence?"

"Yes, without a doubt. Your hand markings do not match either of the bruise markings on your father."

Emmett said, "We have Alice and Rosalie's testimony, as well."

"Alice and Rosalie had said 'When Bella had been gone for six months, mommy dearest was just a little drunk. She went for a walk on the beach and that is when they caught her with James the first time. They stayed hidden and listened to her conversation 'I'm so glad we scared Bella away and got rid of one of the three of them and she hasn't even come back for the other two yet.' James said, 'Well you did threaten her.' 'I know, but they are her step sisters. I love ruling this country and no one can take it away from me and you. I love you immensely; thank god, you are so good with a needle among other things.' Then they heard a lot of moaning," Jasper said.

With the help of the President of the United States and Australia's Prime Minister everything was ready to go for our departure on February 8th.

When that morning finally arrived, I was up early and getting my things packed. I was sitting on my bed crying. Jasper came in and said, "Are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm just going to miss being here. You guys have become my family."

"Bella, we aren't going anywhere. We are all taking you home. I know. The three of us will stay until you put us on a plane yourselves."

"Thank you, Jasper. But what if I can't run a country?"

"You can; with all the stories you have told us, your father has taught you from very early on. And besides that you're the strongest woman, I have ever met and you don't back down from any challenge."

Emmett was in the door frame and said, "Hell no, you have never backed down from a challenge and you whipped Jacob's ass rock climbing to prove it. Now you get to take on your biggest challenge to date and you'll come out better than ever."

I was hugging both of them and saying, "Thanks to my godfathers."

"Bella, we won't leave you until you tell us we can. We want you to feel safe and secure."

"Thank you," and I was hugging them both.

Then Edward walked in and said, "Am I missing something?"

I wiped the last of my tears away and then walked into Edward's arms and said, "No, I'm just thanking my godfathers for taking such good care of me," and I started kissing my favorite godfather.

Emmett and Jasper quietly left.

Edward gently pulled back from the kiss and asked, "Are you ready to go home?"

"Yes, I am; but I am nervous."

"I can understand that, but let's get you home first. Then we can go from there."

"How about going to Australia and running away into the Outback?"

"Your sisters want you back. Remember?"

"Well, we can go and get them, and take them with us."

"Queen Isabella Cisne, I'm taking you home."

"That is so mean, Edward."

"I know, but let's go." We each grabbed one of my bags. I was taking my entire American wardrobe home with me along with my movie collection.

Edward yelled down the hallway, "Emmett, go get the rest of Bella's bags for her."

"Yes, your highness."

"Damn, Bella, these are heavy." We could hear Emmett bitching from clear down the hall.

"Yes, Emmett, I'm taking America back home with me."

"Do you have the kitchen sink in here to?"

"Oops, let me go get it."

"Alright, comedians, your friend just pulled up in his pickup truck. Let's go," Jasper said.

We loaded fifteen full size bags into the bed of his pickup truck and our four back packs. My crown's case sat on my lap. Edward, Jasper and I sat in the back as we went to the airport. We cranked and sang to the radio until we got to the airport. Carlisle and the rest of my special team greeted us. A bellman escorted us with our gear to a special office where all of our gear was gone through and finally three hours later we were cleared through security with our weapons in our bags along with my crown. We were loaded onto the flight first. We had the first third of the plane all to ourselves. "Edward and I sat next to each over. Finally, fourteen hours later we arrived in Sydney and we were taken straight off the plane and put in a private bus along with all of our gear. I had on slacks and boots to hide my ankles until we were actually meeting the Prime Minister. We were taken straight to our hotel for the night. We were meeting the Prime Minister first thing in the morning with our flight leaving here at noon. It was a regular scheduled flight that appeared to have a full flight of regular passengers booked on it, but it was going in loaded with two air force officers to fly the jet and my guard of thirty-seven plus me, a US surgeon and my father was with us, as well. "Edward, can we walk around Sydney please? I really need to stretch my legs and do something."

"Let me check with Carlisle."

"Fine," I said.

Edward was back and he said, "As long as the three of us go with you."

"Fine," said Emmett. "Just no sucking face you two."

I looked at him and said, "I'll remind you of that when I see you kissing Rosalie."

"Whatever," he said. We went and roamed around the city and went to the Opera House. By dinner, we found a restaurant and enjoyed it. At eight, we made it back to the hotel. The next morning I got up and dressed as my father had taught me. I had on a beautiful skirt and suit jacket along with a pair of heels. I stepped out of the bedroom and Emmett said, "I can't believe you'll get to dress like that every day."

"How soon until they're here?"

"An hour."

"Good," and I walked up and went to hug Emmett. Instead, I flipped him and pinned him to the ground with me straddling him. The look on his face was pure delight and shock. I leaned down and kissed his nose and said, "Yes, but I'm still quite capable of kicking your ass."

Edward and Jasper were laughing their asses off as I got off of Emmett.

"Shit, Bella, do your sisters know karate?"

"No, Emmett, unless they learned after I left."

"God, I hope not." Carlisle was soon in my room along with the rest of my personal guards. We went through the plan for the rest of the day. I'd get completely ready on the jet. My gun was going under my skirt and under my blouse. Yes, I now had two.

As we were buzzed the Prime Minister was on his way up, I went back into my room and slipped on my crown. I then said to myself, "Queen Isabella Cisne is back."

I was greeted. We sat and talked. I thanked him and his country for his assistance in this matter.

He was happy to help. I promised I would right the situation between our two countries like it was when my father was in control.

They left around ten am and we headed back to the airport. We went to the private terminal where all the gear was loaded up in the seats with us. We all spread out. Six hours later, I could see the outer islands of my home, Isla Crepusculo Luna. I was thinking I'm finally home. I get to see my sisters every day. I'm going to arrest my step mother for my daddy's murder and I'll fix my country. Six months from now, I will then have to say good bye to my best friend and boyfriend, but was he really my boyfriend. He had only told me he loved me once at Disneyland. Oh well, for right now he was at my side and my body guard that was all that mattered to me. Then I heard a whisper from my favorite green-eyed boyfriend, "Welcome home, your highness."

I smiled at Edward and gently kissed his lips and said, "Thank you for getting me here."

"Believe me, we did it together. Otherwise you would be sitting somewhere off shore on a military boat waiting for the all clear. Bella, I lo…."

Emmett then said, "Great makeup work, Bella. Look outside, we almost have you home."

"Yes, thank you, Emmett."

Jasper was now standing behind us and he asked, "Tell us about the islands as we go in."

Finally, we came around and I saw the castle, I touched the window, and whispered, "Daddy, we're almost home."

Edward had my hand and said, "Yes, you are Bella. That is your home."

A/N Welcome Home Queen Isabella. Bring on Rosalie and Alice. Please Review – You all know how – Happy St Patrick's Day