A/N I am soooo sorry for once again taking forever to review. There have been a lot of things going on in my life and my grandpa recently passed away so I wasn't in the mood to write. But I'm back now and get ready for the updates to come XD I will try my best to do weekly updates. I will try to update my other story tomorrow. Thanks for all the reviews I have received. Oh and sorry for the mix-up, it has been 12 years, so Bella and Jake are both 17.
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight SM does.
Rosalie flipped through the drawings and gasped.
Emmett ran over to her. "What's the matter babe?" He looked over her shoulder. "Uh-oh! You might want to take a look at this Jasper…"
Emmett brought the sketchbook over to Jasper and showed it to him.
Jasper's eyes widened and his eyes shot down to Bella. "Bella…did you know that I was coming?"
In the sketchbook there was a rather detailed sketch of Jasper.
Chapter Two: When the Time Comes
Jasper continued to stare at Bella as he waited for an answer. As the silence lengthened, he repeated his question once more. "Did you know I was coming?"
Bella grudgingly nodded. Her eyes widened as she remembered something. "Don't tell Daddy though. Mommy said that he wouldn't appreciate my gift." She leaned in as if she were telling him a secret. "Daddy doesn't like it when me and mommy do something that's 'out of the ordinary.'" Bella emphasized the last part by making quotation marks with her fingers.
Jasper shared a look with Rosalie and Emmett. "What do you mean by 'out of the ordinary' Bella?"
Bella gave an exasperated sigh. "Mommy can't do anything special like me but she didn't always do things like normal people would. She's kind of a free spirit. She once told me that that is what made my dad fall in love with her. But, the more time he spends at his job, the less fun he is and he doesn't approve of the way Mommy does things. He doesn't have to worry. I make sure that she doesn't do anything too crazy."
Rosalie narrowed her eyes. Obviously Carlisle and Bella's mother argued about these things in front of Bella. And it was obvious that Bella's mother wasn't much of a mother to her if Bella had to practically babysit her.
Emmett was just as upset about it as Rosalie. He got the impression that Carlisle was rarely at home and that Bella's mother was the child while Bella was the adult.
Jasper felt the strong emotions that were coming from Emmett and Rosalie. It appeared that Rosalie was feeling a motherly bond with Bella while strangely enough, Emmett had just an overly protective big brother bond with her. He found it weird that they felt different bonds to her but he pushed it to the back of his mind. The whole sketchbook thing was starting to bother him; a mere human should not be able to see the future.
Just as Jasper was about to continue questioning Bella on this phenomenon, Edward burst through the door with a wide-eyed Alice behind him. Once Jasper saw that his gaze was fixed on Bella he stepped in front of her protectively and growled warningly. He saw that Edward's eyes were black and beyond reason, feeling his emotions, Jasper could tell that Bella was his singer.
Jasper immediately sent him calm and Edward relaxed enough to walk back outside, presumably to hunt again.
Jasper cautiously turned back around to check on Bella, sure that she was panicking by now. To his surprise she was completely calm.
The others seemed to notice this as well and were beginning to wonder if there was something wrong with Bella. That is until Emmett discovered the source for her lack of surprise. "Looks like she saw that coming too."
He lifted up a page in her sketchbook that depicted Edward just as he had appeared to them. Jasper, however, looked like a guardian angel, hovering over Bella protectively. Bella had somehow made him seem as if he had some sort of heavenly aura to him.
Emmett rolled his eyes. "Seems like someone has a crush on Jazzykins, eh Bella?" He winked at her.
Bella glared at him and huffed. "Definitely not. I already have a mate and he could totally kick your butt." She stuck her tongue out at him.
Everyone was speechless and looked at each other incredulously. As the silence drew on, Bella clapped her hands to her mouth as she realized what she had said and started mumbling to herself. "Not supposed to tell them. Not supposed to tell them."
Rosalie walked slowly over to Bella and sat down next to her, placing an arm on her shoulder. "Bella, what aren't you supposed to tell us?"
Bella's eyes widened, forgetting that as vampires, they could easily hear her. "Uhh…wow, I'm really hungry." She stood up. "I'm just going to fix myself something to eat in the kitchen."
As she walked towards the kitchen, everyone exchanged a look with each other.
Waiting until Bella was out of earshot, Jasper spoke up. "There's a lot that she's not telling us."
Emmett nodded. "Yeah. Especially this 'mate' she just let slip. Who do you think he is?"
Rosalie grimaced. "Well, he obviously isn't human. No human would be able to take us down."
Alice, who had remained silent throughout this discussion, finally spoke. "Erm, you guys do realize she's five, right?"
Jasper nodded. "Yeah…your point?"
Alice narrowed her eyes. "Well, I do recall that Bella, who is five, just went into the kitchen to make herself something to eat."
Emmett sighed. "Alice, she's human. Obviously she gets hungry." But as he spoke, the other three had already rushed to the kitchen. "Guys?"
As Jasper, Rosalie, and Alice got there, along with a still confused Emmett, Bella was calmly munching on a grilled cheese sandwich, seeming perfectly content. When she saw the others look from her to her sandwich, she rolled her eyes. "What? I'm not incapable of making myself something to eat. Between you and me, my mom couldn't cook to save her life, and since my dad was barely there, I taught myself how to cook."
Rosalie growled under her breath. "Well, from now on, I will be making you something to eat."
Bella shrugged. "Whatever."
Jasper glared at her. "And don't think we're done talking about this 'mate' of yours, Bella."
Bella smirked at him. "Whatever you say, dad."
She smiled even more when she saw Jasper's eyes grow wide as he came to the realization that he did in fact have a sort of fatherly bond towards her.
As Bella finished eating her sandwich, she turned to each of them in turn. "Now..if you don't mind…" She walked over and snatched her sketchbook out of a surprised Emmett's hand. "It isn't good to see the future before you're ready. When the time comes, I promise I'll show you my pictures, but not a second before."
And with that, she began to walk upstairs.
Jasper darted in front of her. "Where are you going now?"
Bella rolled her eyes. "To my room, of course."
Everyone stood there with dumbfounded expressions.
-12 years later DUN DUN DUNNN-
Jasper looked over at Bella who sat in the seat next to him. He had learned throughout the years to just do what Bella said when she asked him to do something. So, when she asked the family to pack up and move back to Forks, he didn't question it. Even if there were dangers in coming back to the town where her mother was murdered and her father was turned by Esme.
Carlisle and Esme were not coming with them at first. Bella had insisted that it wasn't time for them to join the family in Forks just yet. Carlisle had reluctantly listened to his daughter and he decided to take Esme to visit the Denali coven in Alaska. Ever since Carlisle had awakened from the change, he had had no bloodlust and immediately demanded to see his daughter. Jasper chuckled as he remembered.
Flashback
Only Jasper, Emmett and Esme were in the room when Carlisle awakened from the change. Jasper, having the most experience with newborns, had decided that the others should stay downstairs with Bella, so as not to overwhelm Carlisle. Newborns were quite volatile when they awoke from the change and he wasn't going to take any chances.
They all held their breath as Carlisle's heart stuttered and fell silent. Esme was wringing her hands in her anxiety worried that something was wrong. Jasper sent her a wave of calm and she relaxed.
Carlisle slowly opened his eyes and looked around the room, as if he were searching for something. He focused his attention on Jasper, and after a careful scrutiny of his scars, glared at him. "Where is my daughter?"
Jasper raised both hands in front of him and sent him a wave of calm. "Carlisle, I need you to calm down."
Carlisle growled. "Don't tell me to calm down! What have you people done to my daughter?"
Jasper sighed. "It isn't safe for you to see your daughter right now."
Carlisle narrowed his eyes at Jasper. "I am not going to harm my daughter. Let me see her NOW!"
Jasper glared at Carlisle. "I am not going to risk you harming Bella. Until you calm down, you won't be seeing her."
As Jasper was speaking, he didn't notice that Bella was creeping behind him until she was standing just a couple of feet in front of Carlisle. His eyes widened and he reached to grab her.
Without turning around she spoke under her breath. "Don't even think about it."
Jasper glowered at her back but said nothing. At the least sign of movement from Carlisle, he would snatch Bella out of the way.
Bella turned her attention back to Carlisle. "Now listen up, Carlisle. You are going to stop being so demanding and go hunting. Or so help me, I will never let you near me again!"
Carlisle glared at her. "Don't you speak to me that way, young lady. I am your father and you cannot tell me what to do!"
Bella glared back. "Oh really? Now that you're some big bad vampire, you think you can be my father now? You don't know anything about me and have never cared about me either. Newsflash dad, I'm five and you've never paid me any attention before!"
Carlisle looked shocked. "I'm sorry Bella. I regret that I haven't been very close to you, but that doesn't mean that I don't love you. It's just that when Esme was telling me what I was becoming and what happened to your mother, I panicked and realized that you're all I had left in the world. So when I woke up and didn't see you, I panicked. I promise from now on I'll try to be a better father."
Bella sighed. "I understand. But I think it will take a while to get used to. Now go hunt. I know you've gotta be thirsty."
End of Flashback
Since then, Carlisle and Bella had grown closer. They would take trips together and bond over their love of reading. It was kind of weird seeing a five year old hold a debate over Jane Austen's motives for writing Pride and Prejudice, but he got used to it after a while. Bella was just extraordinarily intelligent for her age.
Bella's bond with Esme started off a little rocky. Bella had immediately informed Esme that she would never see her as a mother. This had hurt Esme a little, but she understood that Bella was still grieving. However when Bella started to refer to Rose as Mom, Esme was heartbroken and had to leave the house for a little while. Bella later explained to Esme that she didn't see her as a mother, only an aunt. Esme was upset about it but eventually accepted it.
Bella's relationship with Edward was hilarious. Jasper smiled as he remembered when Edward finally decided to admit his feelings for Bella a few years ago.
Flashback
Bella was reading Wuthering Heights for the millionth time when Edward confronted her.
"Bella, there's something I need to tell you."
She sighed and set the book down, careful to mark her place. "Yes, Eddie?"
Edward winced. He hated being called that but never rebuked Bella for it. Jasper chuckled. Edward had no idea that Bella did it on purpose just to annoy him.
Edward now stood in front of her, gazing earnestly into her eyes. "Bella, love, I've tried, but I can't seem to ignore what I feel for you any longer. I'm in love with you Bella."
Bella continued to stare at him nonplussed. "Edward, I know that your feelings are sincere, but you're just not my type. Plus, I already have a mate and the sooner you deal with that, the better off you'll be." And with that, Bella picked up her book and continued reading.
Edward's mouth dropped open and he gaped at her. No one had ever refused him anything and he just couldn't comprehend the possibility of anyone doing so now.
Emmett, who had been silent this entire time, burst out laughing and clapped Bella on the back. "Now that's what I call tough love, lil' sis."
Rosalie glared at Edward. "You can close your mouth now, Edward. It's rather unbecoming."
End of Flashback
Jasper shook his head. Rosalie had always been extremely protective of Bella. Jasper feared for this elusive 'mate' of Bella's. He would have to face Rosalie's wrath before he could even dream of getting anywhere near Bella.
Jasper's attention was drawn to his phone, alerting him to a new text message.
Are you two almost here yet? xo –Alice
Jasper could just imagine what she looked like right now. She was probably jumping around like the hyperactive pixie that she was. Once Bella had witnessed Alice's behavior, she had deemed her the annoying little sister that she never wanted.
Flashback
Bella was playing video games with Emmett when Alice bounced in. After much pleading and the use of his puppy dog eyes, Emmett had convinced her to play with him. Ever since, he had insisted on playing rematch after rematch as Bella beat him again and again.
Alice huffed in impatience as neither of them looked up. "Bella!"
Bella sighed, clearly annoyed, and paused the game, ignoring the protests of Emmett. "Yes, Mary Alice?" (Bella only called Alice by her full name when she was annoyed by her).
Alice ignored Bella's attitude and continued on. "We were supposed to go shopping today!"
Bella pinched the bridge of her nose, a habit that she'd picked up from Edward. "As I recall, I did not agree to go shopping with you. You demanded it."
Alice sighed. "Bella, I will not have anyone in this family dressed like a hobo!"
Bella narrowed her eyes and stood up to glare at Alice. "Just because I refuse to be dressed like a Barbie doesn't make me a hobo! Maybe I'm choosing not to endure the hell of shopping with you!"
Alice sniffed. "Well, if that's the way you feel." She stomped upstairs to her room.
Bella pressed play back on the videogame, ignoring the shocked look on Emmett's face. "Stupid annoying little sister."
End of Flashback
As they pulled up to the Cullen mansion in Forks, Jasper sighed. This was the day he had been dreading for quite a while. Bella had informed them a week ago, that it was time for them to go back to Forks so that she could meet her mate. He wasn't sure if he was ready for what lay ahead.
-Two days later-
Bella lay in the meadow that the Cullens had left her in so that they could hunt. She stared up at the sky and listened to the activities of the few animals that her family had not scared away. It was a beautiful day, one of the rare days that Forks had any sunshine at all. Alice had informed them that they could not go to school today, since the sun would be out. Bella had wanted to go to school without them, but Jasper insisted that she wait for them. She didn't really mind, this was one of the few times that she could be alone. Whenever the family went hunting, she would usually go with them. One of them would remain within a few miles of her to hunt while the rest went farther away. That way, if she were in any danger, they could be there in a few seconds.
But there was no one that close to her today. Bella knew that Emmett was the one who was supposed to be nearest to her, but she had timed everything perfectly. Right about now, he would smell the scent of his favorite, grizzly bear. He would leave Bella momentarily unprotected, thinking that if nothing had happened to her yet in their hunting trips, then nothing would probably ever happen. So Bella waited.
She grinned as she heard the soft patter of paws and the huffs of a large animal. One of them was coming her way, most likely wondering why a human was so deep in the woods. Bella sat up and looked into the trees where she knew he would be hiding.
"Hello there."
She smirked as she could almost sense his panic. He probably thought that he was being stealthy, but she knew what to look and listen for.
"I know you're there. You don't have to hide."
The sandy-colored wolf cautiously walked into the meadow, slowly coming towards her and stopping once he was a few feet in front of her.
"Well Seth, long time, no see. Why don't you change back so we can have a proper conversation."
The wolf was hesitant, but shrugged and walked back into the trees, coming back seconds later as a boy, clad only in sweatpants. He walked back over to his original spot and sat down, looking at Bella warily. "Who are you?"
Bella grinned. "I am one who was wronged by your tribe, many years ago."
Seth looked even more confused. "How do you know me?"
Bella smiled at him. "You can say we used to..hang out..when we were younger."
Seth cocked his head to the side and scrutinized her. "Nope. I think I'd remember seeing you before."
Bella covered up her hurt with another smile. "I'm sure you'll remember if you think about it."
Seth grimaced. "I'm sorry to be rude. But how is it you knew what I am?"
Bella grinned. "Oh Sethy, I know all about your pack. But I'm afraid time is running out and you really have to leave. My family is going to be here soon, and they won't much like a shape-shifter on their land."
Seth nodded and stood up. "Will I see you again?"
Bella laughed and nodded. "I'm sure we'll meet again very soon."
And with that, Seth phased and took off back into the woods.
Bella sighed and lay back down, futilely pretending that nothing had occurred. Silently, she counted to ten in her head. Before she reached ten, Emmett burst into the clearing.
"Bella! Are you ok? I came as soon as I could…" He stopped when he saw the shredded fabric that was a few feet away from Bella. "Oh fuck! Jasper is going to kill me!" Emmett began to pace back and forth, and then froze with a horrified expression on his face. "And I'm not gonna get any from Rosie for weeks. I just know it."
Bella sighed and rolled her eyes. "Don't worry, Emmett. I'm not hurt at all."
Emmett ignored her and sunk to the forest floor, rocking back and forth.
Bella put her head in her hands in exasperation. "No need to be so dramatic."
Emmett just ignored her.
A few minutes later, the rest of the family burst into the clearing, Jasper was ahead of the others, looking around frantically. His eyes surveyed the torn clothes and Emmett rocking back and forth and Bella with her head in her hands. He immediately darted in front of Emmett and grabbed his shirt, slamming him into a tree. "What the hell happened here?"
Bella was shaking with laughter. "Relax Jazz. Emmett is just upset because he realized he's going to be cut off from sex with Rose for a while."
The rest of the family was just looking from Bella to Emmett and back to Jasper, too confused and shocked to do anything.
Jasper was fighting to control his anger. "And why would he think that Bella."
Bella refused to look him in the eye. "Because while he was off chasing a grizzly, I was talking to one of the wolves."
Everyone's gaze turned to her. "YOU WERE WHAT?"
Emmett seemed to be thinking hard about something. "Wait I minute, you said that I was off chasing a bear..how would you know that unless you…"
Jasper glared at her. "Isabella, tell me that you did not plan this whole thing so that you could meet with this wolf?"
Bella sighed. "Let's be honest here, Jazz. Would you really have left me alone if I told you my plans?"
Rosalie was glaring at Emmett. "And you were right about the sex ban, buddy."
Jasper was practically shaking in his anger. "You could have been hurt! Have you no idea how volatile a werewolf is? Don't you know that Alice couldn't see you? You could have died and we wouldn't have been able to do anything about it!"
Bella huffed. "I knew nothing would happen to me."
Jasper growled. "Isabella, that's not the point. You lied to us and left yourself unprotected. Until I feel you've learned your lesson, you will not go anywhere without one of us. Do you understand?"
Bella rolled her eyes and saluted. "Yes sir, Major sir. "
A/N So should Seth keep his meeting with Bella secret or will he spill to the pack. Will they figure out who Bella is? How will Bella deal with her bodyguards? Tune in next chapter for Bella's first day of school.