We do not own Twilight
Chapter 22
by Nalwaves
Before Bella could react to the revelation of who and what this thing was, she noticed her surroundings were strangely stylish. Khaki, tan, and ivory striped curtains were covering the windows and she suddenly couldn't remember anything but Edward in his safari outfit…
"Bella, you need to concentrate." Bella's head snapped around and saw Jasper in a purple, crushed-velvet suit accented with a giant gold 'J' medallion, and knew something big was happening.
"Jasper? What are you doing here? Where's Alice?" Bella blinked, her breath came faster and as she anticipated finally getting some answers!
The Hutt cleared its throat and Bella reluctantly turned back toward Hutt and began emitting a low growl from deep within her. She was furious. This was The Hutt that Jacob had fallen for. Really? This blobby creature with at least three dozen cats milling around – hold on, the cats were all dressed in khaki! Was everyone trying to drive her insane? It was hard enough being a newborn without all of the reminders of Edward, khaki, and his nipples; she couldn't focus. Where was her Mike safety blanket? Bella realized just then that Jasper was there to keep her calm during this exchange, so she allowed The Hutt to speak – for now.
"It was no accident that you were sent to that prison, Bella, or that Aro turned you –"
"Aro did this to me? Why?" Bella snarled, and four of the cats hissed.
"Easy Cedric, Spunk, Ransom, Rob, be polite," The Hutt gurgled to her cats before continuing, "the Volturi wanted you, Bella – well you and your lovelies – and I was just the god-like master of everything that could pull it off. Once I had Jacob it was so easy."
"Enough, we have to get going," Jasper spoke, his voice strained, and I couldn't imagine where we were going now. So much had happened and most of it still needed to be explained. "Look away," he warned Bella, but it was too late.
The Hutt groaned and wriggled around for a good five minutes before finally squirming out of the chair that was basically form-fitted around the bulky creature. Bella was mesmerized by the waves of blubber rolling around, and knew exactly why Jacob was in love with this creature. It was the same reason why people can't look away when they pass a car accident on the street – it was sheer morbidity. Bella vowed again to destroy this thing but needed Edward to help her strategize the best way to not be distracted by the uncontrollable disgust that she had just herself experienced.
Jasper, Bella, and Hutt made their way (slowly because of Hutt's girth) down a long dark corridor and could hear in the distance the lovely beats of the best kind of music in the world – Disco.
When they reached the end of the corridor Hutt opened the door with a password – Open Sesame – and a flood of color and Disco music washed over Bella. Everyone was standing on a large dance floor, Edward, Alice, Carlisle, Esme, Emmett, Rosalie, Jacob, Caius, Aro, members of the Volturi guard and even Tanya (Mike was face-down on the floor)! Everyone was dressed in their best 70s attire and she couldn't recall a time when everyone had better afros.
"Bella," Edward sighed, obviously relieved to see her but something was still bothering him.
"Edward, read everyone's freaking mind and tell me what's going on!"
"I can't do that, love, Hutt blocks my ability," Edward admitted, his shoulders slumping in shame and frustration. Bella immediately went and crushed her arms around his body. She had been separated from him and his nipples for mere minutes, but it felt like longer. In that short time span he had changed from his safari outfit into the most glorious paisley and khaki polyester suit that she had ever seen. Something big was definitely happening.
"And mine," Alice added, obvious worry in her voice. Bella was uncomfortable with the grim expressions the Cullens were trying to hide.
"What's going on?" She asked quietly, and noticed that two distinct lines had formed. The Cullens and Tanya were on one side, the Volturi, Jacob, and Hutt on the other. Mike remained as though he were Switzerland, not choosing a side.
"It is time." Aro and Caius said in unison. "Time to Disco for Bella, The Gift."
Why are the Cullens afraid and how is Hutt blocking Edward? Why is Bella The Gift? Why didn't Jasper have his gold medallion in the movie??
A/N - okay, this is my first shot, sorry if it's too long, I hope you all enjoy it!
Edit: Here are some of the clothing, if someone can photoshop these I would love you forever (ROTFL), but if not just enjoy... later Fro-hos!
Jasper's suit: .
Jasper's gold J: .
Edward's suit, just imagine a paisley shirt: .