Chapter Two: To the treaty line
At this point in time I am very happy to be in La Push; here I'm safe, on the rez I don't have to face the Cullen's and the emotional roller coaster that I'm sure to go through. It's been a few hours since I woke up and still no word from Jacob. Sam told me he was out training the new wolves with Paul and Embry. This situation with the new werewolves is strange; I'm happy the pack is stronger, but with the Cullen's in town I'm worried. The pack now out numbers the Cullen's seventeen to seven; I don't care how strong a vampire is, when you're outnumbered by giant rabid wolves it is safe to assume you will die.
As I was thinking the pack and Emily were happily enjoying a meal.
Mark, Toby, and Terrance the new wolves are sitting next to me to the left. They are friendly enough but I guess the drastic change in there lives is still settling in. The others are in there usual spots.
Through the corner of my eye I see Seth and Leah stand, the others and Emily follow, and before I know it the front door opens and seven people rush through the door. I see three girls come in first, to me they are like miniature versions of Leah: russet skin scantly clad in sundresses and well defined muscles that make men droll, great there amazons just like Leah. Paul walks in next with a boy I don't recognize, then walks in Embry with a smile, and finally I see Jake.
I get up from the kitchen counter and before I'm even half way to the door I feel myself be pulled into a powerful hug. I can finally breath now that Jake is here, he'll fix everything, he can fix anything.
"Bells" says Jake quietly, "I was so worried. After the pixie leech left I brought you here but you didn't wake up … I … I …you had me worried Bells. No more two day naps for you, that's my job".
I could feel myself laugh into his firm yet comforting chest, he knows how to soothe me without even trying.
"I heard a lots happened". I looked up into Jake's eyes and as always all I saw was love and concern for me.
"Yeah" said Jake with a growl, "new members of the pack and those damn bloodsuckers are back".
"Sorry," I said, "this is all my fault, if I'd helped they'd never come back".
"Don't say that Bells" I smiled at Jake's reassurance "I get a feeling that no matter what happened with the leeches they would've come back"
I looked up Jake and the others who look very uncomfortable.
"I have to see them again, don't I?" I asked. He nodded. "It's no big deal. I can do it as long as you guys are there and their at a very large distance"
I've become accustomed to how the pack works; I've worked myself into there lives, and I've come to except there dangerous yet necessary life styles. The pack has become the family I've wanted thanks to Jake and I know with them at my side I can face anything. Another reason why I love the rez. I know things are going to get hectic but I can handle it, I have to, it's time I face the Cullen's and get closure. I just hope Jake and the pack are there to hold me together.
I looked at Sam, knowing him he will deal with the broken treaty first, then the new pack members, and I'm sure that he like Jake will allow me to confront the Cullen's. I just pray that things don't break into a fight; to be honest, I can careless what happens to the Cullen's right now but I do care about the pack.
"Bella" said Sam looking uncomfortable, "We know the Cullen's are a sore topic for you but we would like you to be there when we meet them tonight".
"Wouldn't it be dangerous if I did?" I asked.
Something isn't right. Sam always makes me stay with Leah and Emily when the pack is doing anything remotely dangerous. Sam always looks out for the safety of the rez and my own safety. I've always understood that Sam takes his duties very seriously and that's why I've never fought him on any of his decisions. What is different about this situation, with the treaty broken isn't this situation dangerous?
"We aren't anticipating this becoming dangerous," said Jake calming me down, "it's possible that things will get tense but if you're there Cullen will shut his mouth".
"Okay, what's the plan?" I asked.
"Bella" said Sam, "Meet Tara, Maria, Lizbeth, and Leon. You've already meet Mark, Toby and Terrance".
The new wolves waved and smiled shyly, this is our first proper meeting, I guess they don't know what to expect from me.
"It's a pleasure to meet all of you" I said trying to reassure them and myself.
"The treaty is broken", Oh boy Sam isn't happy, "the whole family crossed the line. By our right they should be whipped out but I don't want a war. So here's the plan, Jacob and our new pack mates will take point around you while I try to reach a compromise and then Bella you can say what you need to".
Okay, nothing could be worse than the whole family. I think I could handle seeing all of them again and just to be safe I'll have a pack of werewolves running both physical and emotional interference.
I know I've committed the worst possible betrayal to a vampire family; I've run to their mortal enemies the wolf. I don't want to have anything to do with them for a while but what if they hated me? What if they lash out again? I cant handle that, I don't like fighting but it is a very big possibility.
I turned to Jake and I think he could see the emotions on my face.
"Are you going to be okay?" Jake asked.
"I don't now" I said. "what if a fight breaks out? I cant handle seeing any of you hurt. You're the pack, my pack, I love you guys. You're the only friends I have"
"Relax Swan" said Leah with a grin, "we love you too and we can handle anything"
"We were genetically engineered to tare them apart" said Paul with a wicked smile, "plus you're part of this pack. They don't have a say in anything you can or cant do".
"You're a part of us Bella" said Emily with a kind smile, "as mush as we're a part of you".
For the first time I felt that I belonged in the world of the supernatural.
-Break
Night time had come and I can feel my heart pounding a mile a minute. I'm currently being carried in Jake's arms as he and the pack walk towards the treaty line. Everyone except Sam and Jake are in wolf form. Sam is Alpha while Jake is Beta so that means the two need to speak to the Cullen's in a united front.
"Dr. Cullen," said Sam with disgust as he jogged next to Jake while I was cradled in his arms, "wishes to make peace and reinstate the treaty. I would have done that but they crossed the line. I'll let them stay for a few weeks but I want them gone; there presence only causes problems and complications".
I can't deny those claims. I think I could handle seeing them but that doesn't mean I want them around. At one time I really missed them and wanted to see them but they've hurt me to much to just take them back with open arms and a smile.
"I don't know what to do, Jake." I said. "What if they come back into my life?"
"Then we'll be there every step of the way and make sure you're alright" he answered.
"I don't think they'll like you being in their way" I noted. "Can you imagine how they feel knowing that I run with wolves now?"
"Hey, they're the ones the left you, they had there chance to be your friends" Jacob stated. "You should be busy hating them, they made a decision and now they have to deal with the consequences of that decision"
I heard some of the pack and Sam laugh, "Nice job Jake you sound like a fortune cookie" said Sam.
"Harty-har-har" said Jake as he glared at the others.
"I made a choice too Jake, I have consequences to deal with too." I said my voice cracking. "I know they hurt me and in turn I hurt them too. I don't feel good hurting anyone Jake even if they did hurt me before hand".
"Anyone ever tell you you're too nice" said Sam while smiling at me.
As the pack ran towards the meeting place I looked at Jacob, he's deep in thought, until finally he spoke.
"I know you made a decision Bells. As hard as it may be, if they don't accept it then you have to choose".
At his words I knew what he meant: this is it, either Edward or Jacob.
It will be Jacob, I know that with every fiber of my being, Edward can plead or try to justify himself but in my heart of hearts I know I don't love him anymore. I trust Jacob with my life and although he doesn't know it yet I trust him with my heart. I know Jake won't leave me like they did. I also know he is right. They chose to leave, they abandoned me, and if they can't accept the choices I've made in their absence then they'll have to deal with it.
I have to let the Cullen's know that they don't have a place or say in my life. I would make it very clear to everyone that my place is with Jake, I mean the pack. I'm turning my back on the Cullen's; a clean cut as Edward said, and I'll stay with Jacob and the pack. Unfortunately I love Jacob's side much more than Edwards.
"Jake" I said. "I know I have to chose sides Jake … just know it'll be you"
"Silly Bella" said Jake, "Don't you know I already know that?"
I smiled at Jake at felt at peace, however, soon I felt everyone around slow down and I looked forward to see seven familiar figures.
-End Chapter