I DON'T OWN THE TWILIGHT SAGA! SM DOES AND I JUST PLAY IN HER WORLD!

Chapter 8: The Meeting

Melony POV

Of course, it was Saturday. Saturday, the day we were supposed to have our meeting with the two packs and the Cullens. Why it had to be held at our house, I would never know. Renesmee knocked on my door.

"Melony, come on," she said through the door. "We need to help Mom set out the food. People will be arriving soon."

"Coming!"

I was lying on my bed, staring up at the ceiling. I got up and went downstairs to help with whatever. Bella was setting out coasters (I have no idea) on the various solid spots in out house.

"Oh, Melony, good you're here," she said. "Please help me."

I nodded, and went into the kitchen. Nessie got out the bowls, and I got out the chips. While I poured the chips, she filled the cooler with ice and put many different drinks in it. Bella had successfully set out many coasters.

"Bells, why do we need this?" I asked.

"I . . . don't know," she admitted sheepishly. "It just . . . seemed like something I should do."

I smiled at her. "It's okay, Bella. I'm sure they'll appreciate the effort."

Her smile dropped. "What do you mean?"

Nessie laughed. "Mom, you didn't actually think that people really use coasters, did you?" Bella stared at the two of us. We laughed at her expression. "Mom, coasters are never used. I don't understand it myself why they were created or why they get set out because they aren't used."

"Oh well, this will just be . . . useless?"

We laughed harder.

"Bella, we need to go change," I said after I stopped laughing.

"Just like Alice, I swear," she murmured.

She waved us off. I ran upstairs to get my dress. It was spaghetti strap and hot pink with a black belt going around the stomach. I had my black converse to go with it. I ran the brush through my hair carefully a few times, and sprayed perfume on me. It was Cole's favorite. Then did a quick glance in my full-length mirror before going downstairs.

Nessie was wearing a black dress with straps that wrapped around her neck. She wore black flats with it, and had a black headband in her hair.

"I love your outfit, Ness," I said.

"Thanks, I like yours, too. Converse?"

I laughed. "Yeah, of course. It works."

Then the doorbell rang.

Bella POV

I walked calmly to the door, preparing myself for this meeting that just had to be held here. I guess it made sense, but still . . .

When I had gone upstairs to change, I found my outfit had already been picked out. On top of it was a note that said This is for you to wear. No excuses, Mom.

My daughter. Sometimes I swear she's Alice's, though. Renesmee had picked out a beautiful white sundress outlined with black flowers at the top and bottom. I had to admit it was gorgeous. The only good thing about living with two fashion-crazed half vampires it that they know my limit. They only force me into something when it's very important, such as today.

I opened the door to find Jacob's pack (Leah, Seth, Jacob, and Cole). They were dressed casually as if this was just a regular get-together which we had sometimes.

"Hey, guys, come in," I said.

I let them in. Nessie got them drinks while giving Jacob a kiss while she was at it. At first, I hadn't approved of their relationship. He had imprinted on her when she was just born. How creepy is that? But he was the only person I had and he had protected me. I owed him, and I saw how much he truly loved my daughter. I gave in, and allowed them to date when she got older. Now, I can't believe I had even said no in the first place.

Melony set out the chips on the middle table, and gave Jacob a punch in the arm. She sat on Cole's lap, and gave him a kiss. Them, they were completely perfect for each other. He was the only one who could reign her in when she got a little crazy, but sometimes that even was difficult. I could see them together forever. It was actually funny how she had found out, a day any of us would never forget.

Flashback: Breaking Up is Hard To Do

"Hi, Melony," he said.

"Hello, Cole," she said softly.

"Aw man, dude!" Jacob complained. "Jeez! This is unbelievable!"

We stared at him blankly. Even Nessie was perplexed.

"Jacob, what are you talking about?" she asked.

"He imprinted on her!"

Melony and Cole froze. Melony's face was turning a slight shade of pink. Cole looked like he would punch Jacob in the face.

"Really?" Melony asked finally after the awkward silence.

"Yes! It's so obvious! Just see the way he looks at you!"

"Jacob!" Cole cried.

I was still taken back by it all. Another imprint? Gosh.

"Okay, then, now that that's cleared up, I think it's time for us to bond," Melony said.

Well she was over her embarrassment pretty quickly.

"Uh . . . Cole you gotta tell her," Jacob said. "She has a right to know."

"Jacob, I swear if you don't-" Cole started.

"Know what?" Melony asked. "Cole?"

"Um . . . uh . . . I have a girlfriend. But, I'll break up with her as soon as we go back. I promise you that definitely. Jacob. You. Are. Dead."

They ran out of the house, and Cole chased Jacob all the back to La Push.

Flashback Ends

Yep, a day no one will forget. The doorbell ran again.

"I'll get it!" Melony announced.

She walked to the door and opened it.

"Hello, Sam," she said.

"Melony," Sam answered grimly. Sam's pack consisted of Sam, Paul, Jared, Embry, Quil, and some of the newer wolves.

They all came in, their noses wrinkling from the smell, I guess.

"Hey, Sam, guys," Jacob said.

"Hi, Sam," Cole said.

Nessie got out the drinks once again, but I noticed her biting her lip, a habit she had picked up from me. I could understand why she would be nervous. They had tried to kill her once.

"Here you go," she said hesitantly. I rushed to her side, rubbing her back soothingly.

"When will the bloodsuckers be getting here?" Paul asked.

Melony hissed at him.

"Mel," I said warningly.

She stopped, but glared at him further. I could practically see the little wheels in her head turning. She probably wanted to command him to hit himself in the face. I had seen her do it to a person, more than once.

We waited for ten minutes, the chips bowls having to be constantly refilled. Then the doorbell rang. Melony went to get it.

"Hey, guys!" she greeted.

They were here. When the door closed and she walked to the living room, her arms wrapped around Edward's waist. He kissed her hair. His eyes scanned over the room, and stopped when they met mine. He smiled crookedly at me. If I had been human I would've blushed, but now I couldn't and for that I was glad. They sat down on the couch nearest to the door. Some of the wolves were on the couch opposite to them, some on the stools, and others on the chairs we had set out.

"Okay, I guess we can start," Sam said. "Well, I think-"

"Hold up, Sam this is technically my territory," Jacob said.

I rolled my eyes. Not again.

"Why don't you both just run the damn meeting so we can all get on with our lives?" I suggested.

"Fine," they both agreed grudgingly.

"Alright, well, you see, we already had our territories set out," Jacob said. "We'll just add the old treaty to the new treaty."

I rolled my eyes. He had no idea what he was doing, and we were getting absolutely no where. Plus, Edward was watching me continually. Great.

Melony POV

This was hopeless.

"Wait!" Nessie yelled. "Melony and I have a plan that we came up with. Mel."

I ran upstairs with her to her room. We had made this white board drawing of the general area from La Push to Forks to the woods where the Cullens live. We ran back downstairs, careful to not let our dresses fly up.

"Hello, everyone," I said. I carried the board stand while she had the board.

"You see, we have come up with a whole treaty in less than two hours, and put this visual presentation together," Nessie said.

We set up the stand and placed the board on it. Nessie pulled out her pointer stick, and smiled at them.

"Nessie, would you like to point and me talk or me point and you talk?" I asked.

"You talk. I like pointing."

"Okay, then, let this meeting truly start. The spots shaded in green is the forest. The spots shaded in red is Sam's pack. The spots shaded in blue is us. The spots shaded in yellow are the Cullens. The spots shaded in purple is Jacob's pack.

"Now, as you can see, this part is La Push." Nessie pointed to the area of La Push. "That is shaded in red, blue, and purple. The area where the Cullens live," Nessie pointed to the area of the woods they lived in, "is shaded in blue and yellow. Forks is shaded according to size."

"We figured that Forks was neutral, but there are still limits," Nessie explained.

"Like it is mostly in blue because this is where we live, so this is basically our territory. Yellow is the third most color because the Cullens can come here since we are family after all. Purple is the second most color because Jacob's pack is family, too, so they need to come here."

"Plus, our imprints are in that pack," Nessie added, winking at Jacob. "They get a little more special treatment than the rest. Sorry, guys, no hard feelings."

"Red is the least because they have to have permission to come over here. It's just how we did it in the last treaty."

"Finally, it's basically the same rules," Nessie said. "If we bite, not kill but bite, a human then the treaty is non-valid."

"Also, no crossing into other territory unless you have permission."

"Also, you must be civilized with each other. This family is connected now in so many different ways with so many different people for so many different reasons."

"That is the presentation, and that is the treaty. If you have any suggestions, complaints, questions, or concerns, then please don't hesitate to ask."

No one raised their hand.

"Okay, then, that's it," I said.

"We would like to thank you for taking time out of your schedule and coming to this very important meeting."

"Our house will be the meeting place, okay?"

They all nodded. Sam's pack left along with Jacob's. Everyone of the Cullens left except for Edward. I didn't even want to know why, so Nessie and I went upstairs for our own little sleepover. I just hoped Bella would be okay with Edward, and that Dad wouldn't try anything. Oh, who am I kidding? Dad always try something.

AN

Okay, the next chapter will be of what happens between Bella and Edward downstairs. Tell me if you want it to be in Edward's POV or Bella's POV. Please review. If I don't get more reviews, then I may just delete the story. Reviews keep me going, and I love reading what you have to say! Okay, well, hope you enjoyed it! Bye!

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