Chapter 5 : Home, for now.

Carslisle p.o.v.

Travelling by air was out of the question with a newborn vampire. I called in some favours and arranged a boat to bring us over the ocean.

Boat wasn't the right word to describe it. It was a luxurious vessel. In normal circumstances we would be enjoying this boat and using all its features like a pool connected to the sea to hunt fish. A real joy to do so.

The mood wasn't very fun like at the moment. Everybody knew that once arrived in Forks we had to make Bella die. At least in the eyes of the normal people.

I told my wife and kids to meet us at our old house in Forks. We had emptied it out when we left a couple months ago but it would have to do as our temporary stay while arranging our plans.

Alice was already searching for a new place to go live. It had to be picked carefully as we had to have seclusion and a forest nearby so we would have our privacy and hunting grounds.

I was captaining the vessel, one of the many skills I picked up over the years. My children where in their rooms with their partners. Although the mood wasn't very cheerfull in either of the rooms.

Alice p.o.v.

I still felt so weird. I had taken another humans life. I had no choice, I was forced to so. How couldn't I see how this was going to end. Why did this happen.

Jasper noticed my worries and tried to calm me. It didn't help much to be honest.

You know... if I controlled myself we wouldn't have been in this situation. At the base of all this misery is my violent outburst at Bella's party. It could've gone so differently. Jazz. You are only just getting used to our diet. When it happened it wasn't you it was your inner beast.

I know but you all managed to control yourself. I failed and I was weak.

Oh honey, don't say that please. We all lost it when she started bleeding heavily. Even Edward had to leave the room. It is what we are.

Maybe you are right. But I will make this right Alli.

His face brightened up which in turn made me feel a little better about my earlier actions. If only he had been there.

Edward p.o.v.

Bella hadn't spoken a word since we left the volturi. I sensed some anger in her. It is normal as her emotions are a mess right now.

Bella please tell me, did I do anything wrong?

Anything wrong? An understatement that is.

You left me... you didn't want me around.

It was a lie Bella, to protect you from me... from us

I know! She snarled at me. Her face filled with anger and sadness.

You didn't once think about someone else. You didn't once think that maybe there could have been a different solution. You pulled your family from me...

I mailed Alice maybe ten times. Every time that it came back because the email address is out of order I sunk deeper into a hole.

You left and if that didn't hurt enough you took my best friend from me...

I looked at Jasper and Emmet as my brothers.

Alice was like a sister to me... and Carslisle and Esme... you took everyone with you.

Tears of venom sprung in her eyes. I remained silent no knowing what to even say to her.

I searched for you. Went to our meadow and nothing. Only pain and hurt. How could...

Her sentence was cut off by a silent knock at our door.

Bella p.o.v.

I opened the door to find Alice standing in the narrow halway. Jasper close to her.

Was? The only word she silently uttered.

Was what? I asked

You said I was like a sister and Jasper and Emmet where like brothers.

A sadness filled her eyes and I felt bad for what I said.

I took her hand in mine and invited Jasper to come closer.

I have always looked at all of you as family. All of you have cared for me since we met. Right now I'm just having a hard time as you all left. It'll take time. I just need some time to heal. To put my thoughts in order.

She placed her arms around my neck and softly spoke. You'll always be my sister.

We'll never leave again Jasper silently added.

They both left and I closed the door behind them. When I turned around I saw Edward sitting in a chair. He looked like he wanted to speak but remained silent.

What! I snarled at him. My tone was harsher then I wanted to sound but I felt anger. I love him but right now I'm angry at him.

I think I'll leave you alone for some time. Maybe you need some peace without me!

Don't you get it! I snarled back at him. I don't want you to leave, I want you to stay with me. Hold me and comfort me.

Make things right. Make me feel like I'm worth staying for.

He stood up and walked towards me. Placed his arms around me and held me tight. We just stood there, maybe for 2 minutes.

We are arriving. Everyone get ready to go onto land again.

Carslile p.o.v.

We arrived in a small harbour. No one to see for miles.

At the entrance of the harbor a Mercedes s.u.v. was parked. We ran up to it and the key was on the back tire.

Everyone got in and we started the lenghty drive to Forks. The road was silent and so was everyone inside the car.

After driving for hours we arrived at the entrance of our estate in Forks, we drove up to find Emmet, Esme and Rosalie on the porch.

As we got out they all came towards us. Esme hugged Edward tightly as Emmet did with Bella. Rosalie surprisingly went to check up on Alice and Jasper. I would've expected her to be shouting and breaking things by now.

When Emmet loosened his grip on Bella , Rosalie walked up to her.

Rose, Edward uttered.

Listen Bella. I don't like the way you glorify being what we are. But I'd rather have you be one of us and Edward being alive then both of you being dead.

Surprising words for sure as Rose hadn't talked like that to Bella before.

Just know. You'll find out that this isn't as wonderful as you'd imagine. This'll get a lot of getting used to and you'll need practise. Lots of practise.

Bella didn't respond but gave Rose a soft smile. Esme then hugger her as well. She clearly still felt very upset.

Everyone! Let's go inside. There is a lot of work to be done and there are some things still needed to be said. What happened can not happen again.

Esme p.o.v.

Seeing all of them... alive, I thanked my graces to not have to lose another child. That feeling... it'll haunt me forever.

While everyone gathered inside my husband grabbed me tight around my waist.

Thank you for bringing them back alive honey!

If anything I'll protect my family till the end. You know that.

Yes... so would I!

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