"A Life I Thought Would Never Return"
A/N: Like I promised here is the next chapter. I merged them together because I didn't want it to be short. The next update will be when I get more reviews or when the next Supernatural episode is on (I have an essay to write still). Did you all watch the new episode today ("Changing Channels")?? It was definitely the funniest EVER!!! I love Dean so much more now =D (I love Sam too). I also found an old story on my computer so I'll probably post them up soon.
Disclaimer: I don't own Supernatural, Dark Angel or Twilight. They belong to their respective owners (I thank them for creating them in the first place). Giving a shout out to FuglyJiminyCricket for allowing me to use some of her story to start off mine (parts of the beginning of this chapter may seem similar). Thanks Fugly!! I hope I don't disappoint.
Summary: SPN/DA/Twi Crossover. Bella finds herself being Victoria's target as well as having conflicted emotions when her past comes back unexpectedly. ~~~~Dean(Alec)/Max~~~~Bella/Sam/Edward/Jacob~~~~SPN (Season4), DA (Post-Series), Twilight (Eclipse)
Link: http://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=BPonicKBHq8 (add the periods where stated)
Bella's POV
"So, who wants to start?" I looked around the room as I walked back in to join the rest.
Edward looked at the others before he spoke and I could tell they were trying to calm him down. "So if I have got this correctly, you were brought up knowing about all things supernatural but failed to identify me as a vampire. You used to hang around with people whose morals leave some questioning and you seem to have no problem with that. Plus you lied to me when you said you had never loved someone before me, is that about right, Iz? He said Iz with distaste and I knew which item of new information was bothering him the most.
I was leaning against the wall closest to the front door, trying to sort through everything I had just been accused of. "Well, I wasn't exactly brought up knowing everything supernatural, but Uncle Bobby wanted me prepared in case anything happened while he was away hunting." I decided to refrain from naming Sam, Dean orMax for fear of setting Edward off. "The boys taught me a few bits, more about protecting myself from an attack rather than how to actually kill anything. Uncle Bobby has a lot of books and I like to read so I know the basics for a lot of different lores, it was quite interesting growing up knowing things were real rather than believing they were. The guys spent a lot of time at Uncle Bobby's house when I was younger and we quickly became friends. They looked after me when most boys would just leave me alone or worse, bully me but they aren't like that. Max was like a big sister to me once Dean came back with her. She was like my role model when I was at Uncle Bobby's. She has been through so much before joining the family and her confidence and independence is what gave me strength at times. They really are great people with big hearts, they might not show it but when they promise to look after someone they try their hardest to keep that promise and they would do anything for their family. You heard what Dean did to save Sam. Sure they don't exactly have the same morals as others but they don't hurt anyone innocent and only break the law in order to survive and to protect others. So no I have no problems with that and if you stop and think about it you wouldn't either. Like Dean said, they have never known any other way of life, to them it is normal. They have saved so many lives over the years, just like Carlisle yet they get no recognition so I think they deserve our respect." I glance at Edward and saw that he seemed to have calmed down a bit and what I was saying was getting through to him. I actually saw concern in Jacob's face, as if he was feeling sorry for how the Cullens were treating me.
"But that still doesn't address the fact you never mentioned any of this to Edward or any of us" Rosalie had to butt in didn't she, however Edward didn't stop her. In face no one did. Tears formed in my eyes at the thought that none of them trusted me anymore. First time Rosalie talks after awhile and she puts me to tears.
"I never mentioned them because they were still hunting down Azazel when we met and I was trying to forget them. Before moving to Forks, I got the news that Sam was dead and I just wanted to forget it all. It made more sense not to bring it up for their safety and for my own well being. They were the big family I never had and to get the news that one of them was gone at such a young age devastated me. At that point, the demon was responsible for killing their mom, Jess and more recently their father John. I didn't want to risk exposing them, you never know when there is a demon listening. I hadn't brought any protection with me so rather than risk any demonic interest I stayed silent since I also didn't want to be reminded of the hunting world."
I had some tears falling down my cheek now then suddenly I felt something warm touch my back. Jacob's hand was on my back but I felt his body heat through my shirt. I didn't see Jacob move towards me but then again, since he became a werewolf he has gotten a lot sneakier.
"Come on Bella. I'll take you home now, you look really exhausted and you shouldn't overexert yourself." I looked up at Jacob and nodded at his offer. I started heading for the door before Alice stopped me. "She will answer more questions tomorrow." Jacob basically commanded to Alice to stop yet she still approached me.
"I know. Bella," Alice now had me look her in the eyes. "Have a good nights rest. You will be safe tonight."
"Thanks Alice……..I'm sorry if you're mad at me. I understand if you are." I told Alice with a little grogginess to my voice with Jacob still standing beside me. Apparently the Cullens were surprised that I had apologized. I don't know why it surprised them…….I did feel guilty for some parts.
"It's okay, I probably need time to digest tonight's events. Go sleep now." Alice nodded to Jacob who then had me in his arms and rushed out the front door.
The next time I opened my eyes, we were in my room and Jacob was just about to place me on my bed.
"Jake?"
"Yeah, Bella?"
"Are you mad at me? Was keeping my family a secret that bad?" I was worried as to what he would say and a little part of me was hoping too that he wouldn't get too angry and phase on me.
"I'm not angry Bella. I understand why you kept them a secret, you were protecting them. I could never be mad at you for that….it wasn't too long ago that I kept a secret from you to keep you safe." Jacob's voice was soft and warm as he was half tucking me in.
"Are you sure? Because tonight didn't really seem like you were accepting of the Winchesters. I really don't want to have to choose, not after everything that has happened over the past two years."
"At first, I didn't like them. They knew how to kill both werewolves and vampires which scared the crap out of me. I thought our secrets were safe from humans, since it was everyone's number one rule basically to keep it hidden. And then I was jealous of how you were with them. You seemed like a different person, like you were comfortable with everything they do, and that it was really you I was seeing for the first time, as if I just met all of you tonight. I was jealous because I wanted to make you laugh and have you be yourself like that with me but I don't think I ever had or maybe I was just an alternate for Sam."
"What?" Jacob threw me off with that last bit. "I don't get it."
"I saw the way you two looked at each other the moment you first saw each other at the clearing. I'd never seen you so happy before, even in a hostile scenario like tonight. I guessed I always thought that the happiest I've seen you was when you were with me but tonight I saw that you were happier than that and that's why I was angry because in a way it broke my heart, knowing that I truly couldn't give you that kind of happiness."
"Jake….I'm sorry. Tonight happened so fast that I didn't realize what emotions I was giving off. I never meant to hurt you Jake. Ugh!! I hate this…..I should have never came to Forks. None of this would have happened." I now had my face in my pillow as I finished my little wale.
"Iz….Bella….don't blame yourself like that. If you never did, then we wouldn't have become great friends."
"But I'm hurting you. A friend isn't supposed to do that. I can't help how I feel yet its killing me that its hurting so many people…and for the record, please don't call me Iz."
"Why? Sam called you that all night."
"Sam calls me that because when I was smaller, I would get into trouble a lot with hurting myself because I was clumsy. Sam got tired of calling out Bella every time so he shortened it to 'Iz' and I got use to it. The majority of the family have short first names, making it easier to call out a warning and such."
"Ok, Bella it is then…..and for the record, I won't be mad if you decide to be with Sam. I would rather you pick me but hell, he's a lot better than the leech. With Sam, you don't have to give up your mortality but with me unfortunately you might get hurt the same way Emily did. But with Sam he has the hunting lifestyle and I still wouldn't be able to see you…….I guess you might have to give up something whoever you decide to be with." Jacob was now laying beside me, trying to warm me up from the chills I had just developed.
"You truly accept Sam?"
"Yeah, I guess I do. I always said that you should be with someone that allowed you to be human….who else better than a human. I even like that Dean fellow and that girl Max….she's hot." Jacob gave a smirk at the last comment.
"Haha, just to let you know, Max & Dean are married so I wouldn't say stuff like that about Max when around Dean. He can get primitive sometimes when it comes to Max from what I can remember."
"Thanks for the tip. I will keep that in mind." Jacob was getting ready to leave so that I could sleep.
"Jake…."
"Yeah…"
"I'm sorry if I do end up hurting you. I never intended on this to happen, I would never hurt you if I could have prevented it." Some tears were strolling down my eyes as I apologized to Jacob.
"Bella, it's okay. I believe you. I won't take it too personally. The heart can do crazy things to us, I get it. Now get some rest. Good night." Jacob leaned down and kissed me on the forehead before leaving. Good night I whispered knowing that he would hear me from outside and I drifted off to sleep.
Dream Flashback – Summer 2002 (Ages: Sam 19, Bella 11, Dean 23)
It wasn't pleasant weather on this particular day. A storm was coming and Sam insisted that we do indoor training like assembling weapons or brushing up on supernatural lore. Uncle Bobby was on a hunt with Sam's father, John. It was just me and Sam most of the time, I was fine with that. I'd always felt safe with Sam.
"Sam?"
"Yeah Iz?"
"When's Dean coming back to visit. I haven't seen him in a long time. I miss him." I gave a huge depressing sigh at that fact. I truly missed Dean.
"I know you do. I miss him too, but I don't know. The last time you saw him was the last time I saw him too."
"What happened? Why has he been gone for so long?"
"I'm sure it's nothing serious but the military base probably has him doing missions for them and has him too busy."
"I blame the military then. What if he doesn't come back before you go to Stanford?"
"Don't worry about that Iz. It's still early in the summer."
"Ok" I sighed then finishing up my task before looking back at Sam. "Did I do this right?" I motioned for Sam to check the gun I was reassembling.
"Yeah, pretty good. Guess you can multi-task with this stuff." Sam smiled back at me with a proud glance at me.
"I told you. I rather not multi-task with this but at least it proves to you that I know what I'm doing."
Sam's phone goes off. The call was short but it was straightforward.
"Sam?"
"Bobby and Dad are heading back."
"Ok….. what now?"
"Time for research." Sam handed me the book. I didn't like it. I preferred the hands on stuff, it stuck with me more. Learning the lore felt more like school, which I wasn't into.
It had been hours since Sam's cell phone rang and the coming storm had just past when there was someone at the door. My instincts were getting better but Sam's were more intone than mine.
"Someone's here." Sam suddenly whispered to me.
"What?" I whispered back to him as he reached for his gun and headed to the front, I followed with my own gun in my hand.
Sam motioned for me to get into position as he headed for the door which was lined with salt at its entrance. Then again every entrance into the house was lined with salt to ward off demons. If it was Uncle Bobby and John then they would have had a key....... Sam opened the door carefully and instantly lowered his gun. He looked at me and motioned for me to do the same, I still didn't know why until Sam spoke.
"Dean!" Sam now motioned towards the young man and gave him a brotherly hug. "God, I missed you!"
"Hey Sammy! I missed you too." I couldn't believe what I was hearing and instantly ran to the door.
"Dean?" The brothers' hug ended as I spoke.
"Bells? Is that you? Get over here." Dean instantly grabbed me and gave me a huge hug.
"I missed you Dean. Summers aren't the same without you."
"I know what you mean, kiddo." I was still in Dean's arms when I noticed the beautiful lady standing on the porch waiting. I made my stare noticeable and Dean ended the hug and turned to the woman.
"Sammy, Bella, I would like you to meet Max and AJ……my son." Dean introduced the woman who was carrying a sleeping baby in her arms, as both me and Sam looked shocked at Dean.
"Your what?" I was still in shock of what Dean just said. He was only a little bit older than Sam, yet I couldn't believe he had a son already. So much has happened in four years.
"Dean, you have a lot of explaining to do." Sam stated after greeting Max.
"Yes, I do. But I rather do it when Bobby & Dad are back." Dean looked back at Max and smiled before looking back at me or Sam.
"Alright, come on in. They should be back any moment now." Dean and Max walked in and I was glad they did since it showed they weren't possessed. I guess I was still in shock yet still glad that Dean is finally back.
It wasn't long until Uncle Bobby & John came back. We were all sitting in Uncle Bobby's study when they walked in. We were just talking, telling Dean & Max how the summer has been for us. Dean refused to tell us his story until they returned.
"Damn it John. Can you stop cutting it close?" Uncle Bobby was stating as he unlocked his front door.
"What? I can trust you Bobby, I knew you wouldn't miss." I'd heard John reply from the door. "Sam? Bella?"
"In the study Dad" Sam called for his father.
I instantly say the look on both Uncle Bobby & John's face as they saw Dean for the first time. Dean was standing up at this point and just smiled at his father. "Hey, Dad. Bobby." John didn't hesitate to give his eldest son a hug, I knew he missed him too.
"Dean. It's good to have you back." John whispered into Dean's ear before the hug broke.
"It's good to be free Dad." Dean answered and then moved to give Uncle Bobby a quick hug. "Dad, Bobby, I would like you to meet Max and AJ……my son." John's eyes just widened as he looked over at the baby boy in Max's arms.
"Your son?" Uncle Bobby repeated.
"Yes sir."
"I'm a grandfather?" John was still looking confused when he faced Dean again.
"Yeah. But they don't know about him, so he's safe for now." I was so confused when he said that.
"Can we now here the story Dean?" I couldn't wait any longer…..can you blame me?
"Sammy? How much does she know?" Dean looked questioning at me yet directed his question towards Sam who was standing next to Uncle Bobby.
"She knows what we tell everyone else about you."
"I guess I should just start from the beginning for you Bells." Dean picked up a chair and placed it beside me before he continued. .
"The thing is Bella, both me and Max aren't completely human. We were genetically engineered to have some feline DNA added to our human DNA. We're super soldiers. That military base I was always called back to wasn't a school, it was a government facility that looked over their genetic experiments. It was called Manticore. Manticore only allowed me to visit the family a couple of times a year like a normal school would, only because my Dad made a deal with them. It was another test to see if it better socialized me as well. The reason that I've been gone for the past four years was because Manticore wouldn't let me visit anymore, they said that it was too risky. Manticore didn't know about the other training that we were doing for the hunt so basically I'm the best super soldier and hunter around because of it." It wasn't me that was just listening to Dean, everyone was.
"Hey! Don't get cocky." Max instantly interrupted. Dean just smiled at Max.
"You know what I mean. So anyways, Manticore was relocated to Seattle and I met Max there in 1999 just before we both escaped and she burned the building down. We freed everyone and were now on the run. I would have come straight here but I didn't want to risk them following me to get to you. It was too dangerous. They hired people to take out all the Manticore projects or transgenics and I basically had to hide out in Seattle. I didn't want to risk them finding out about you guys. At times, I would run into Max and eventually we became friends and partners on missions and such, to try and keep the knowledge of Manticore from the public. It wasn't long before the government turned the public against us and it ended up with us taking a stand in Terminal City. Max was in charge and I was just there for support. Eventually during the siege, Max got pregnant and gave birth to AJ. We stood our ground but we knew that we had to escape. Transgenics could disappear easily but it was the transhumans that were difficult. So last month we carried out our plan to make it look like we all died in Terminal City, when we just escape through the sewer system. We made it look like an explosion occurred due to the abandoned equipment. We all separated as part of the plan and have been evading Manticore ever since. We figured that enough time had passed for it to be safe to come here."
"Does AJ stand for anything?" I curiously asked.
"Alec Jonathan. Alec was the nickname for Dean when I first met him and Jonathan is after you, John." Max answered as she looked at Dean then at John who seemed touched.
"So what can a super soldier do?" I truly was curious.
"More strength, more speed, more stamina, more healing capabilities, enhanced vision…….you know, the usual." Dean just smirked at me.
"That's so cool!" I got up and instantly went to hug Dean.
"You're ok with this, Bells?" Dean looked down at me as I smiled.
"Of course, Dean! You will always be the same Dean to me, this doesn't change things. It just clears some things up. It just means now you don't have to hide your skills from me when on those hunts." Dean smiled back at me then to Max before he spoke. I was still on Dean's lap as I watched Max hand AJ to Sam.
"So we can come back to the fight?" Dean questioned his father.
"Of course son. Technically, you still were training so you should be better than before. Are you both up to it?" John had faced his attention to Max.
"Definitely John. I would love to put my skills to proper use and join your fight. Thank you." Max extended her hand to give John a hand shake but he changed it into a hug.
"You and AJ are family now." John reassured Max.
"Just as long as you know about the risks." Uncle Bobby added causing Max & John's hug to end.
"I do. Dean's told me about it back at Terminal City. I can handle it." Max stated when facing everyone.
"Then, we've got work to do." Sam instantly added in with his smile as he was now carrying AJ in his arms.
A/N: How was that? Hope you all like it!! So please REVIEW, ALERT IT, and come back for more!!! Have a great weekend!!! (Don't forget the new SPN episode!!)
1st Part -- continuation at Cullens' House
2nd Part -- Jake & Bella
3rd Part -- Dream Flashback
I'm also going to try to credit a 'credit' video for this story, so hopefully my editing program works and I can have the link up with the next update. So keep checking for updates and Thanks to everyone for the reviews!! Hope I don't disappoint anyone!!!