Chapter 4
Treaty
I hurried outside as fast as I could. As expected, Jacob was standing by the front door, guarding the house.
I spoke so fast, I was surprised Jacob was able to understand what I was saying.
"Jacob, Alice asked me to come and get you. It is urgent!"
"Is it about the Volturi?" he asked in an almost rude voice.
Jacob had been upset because he was still unaware of the reason behind the Volturi's visit. All he knew was that they were coming, and that Renesmee was not in danger. We had kept the true reason from him, because we wanted to make sure of what to do about Charlie before we actually mentioned breaking the treaty. After all, there was no reason to start that discussion any earlier than what we would have to.
"No, Jacob. It is about Charlie! Please, there is no time. Alice needs to speak with you right away."
The concern in my voice must have got his attention as he followed me in without any further unnecessary questions.
As soon as we walked into the living room, Alice ordered me to go get one of the cars.
"One of the fast ones!" She insisted, as if any of the cars in garage were slow.
As I started walking towards the garage, I could still hear Alice and Jacob. Alice didn't even wait for Jacob to ask what she wanted.
"Jacob, I saw Charlie getting shot. I am not sure how soon it will happen, my vision was unclear. It could be minutes from now. I am heading to the place where this is supposed to happen and I need your permission to break the treaty if there is a need to."
I froze in place. I couldn't go any further until I heard Jacob's response.
Jacob knew exactly what Alice meant by breaking the treaty. It wasn't about staying out of the reservation, but turning Charlie into a vampire. He now, sounded irritated.
"I can't Alice. I can't keep making exceptions to the treaty! Next thing we know I will be responsible for turning everyone in town into bloodsuckers!"
I turned around and walked straight back into the living room. I was infuriated and directed all of my anger towards Jacob.
"Why do you have to be so difficult?!"
Alice rolled her eyes. "I will go get the car! We are wasting time…" and she left mumbling something to herself.
Then, I said something I knew I would regret later. Using emotional "blackmail" to manipulate people was not something that I saw as acceptable behavior, but I saw no other alternative.
"Jacob, think about Nessie. How do you think she will feel if something happens to Charlie?" As the words came out, I already felt horrible.
Jacob shook his head, looking down. He could not deny the pain that Renesmee would feel if she lost her grandfather.
"Fine!" He said in a frustrated tone. "There is one condition. I will go with you and I will determine if there is no other way out."
That seemed reasonable, so I agreed. There was just one problem. "But, who will stay with Nessie?"
"Alice will." He said, determined.
Alice was honking the horn in the driveway. She was driving Jasper's new "toy". A Mercedes AMG SL65. Jasper had been bragging about this car for days, and that was the only reason I remember what kind of car it was. Jasper was going to be furious with us.
That must have been the first car that Alice came across. Where did she expect us to put Charlie? Well, I guess Charlie would have the cruiser with him. Jacob could probably drive the cruiser back.
As Jacob and I walked outside and I suddenly realized that if we were too late, I would have to turn Charlie. I felt the panic and anxiety running through my body. I wished Jasper was here to control my emotions. I would not know what to do. I could kill Charlie, instead of saving him!
Jacob walked to the driver's side of the car and told Alice that he was going, and that he was driving. He also demanded to know where the location was. Alice looked at me confused, but I ignored her gaze. I now had other concerns in my mind.
"Bella?!" Alice seemed confused by the turn of events. Alice called my name once more, breaking my focus from the awful different scenarios going through my head.
"Alice, we need you to stay with Renesmee. This is the only way Jacob will agree to this."
Alice got out of the car and walked towards me. I had never seen her so nervous.
"Bella, I know that Charlie should be on his way to the location. There is not much time left. The decision of Jacob going with you has been made, so I can no longer see what will happen. You know the impact that Jacob and the other wolves have on my visions."
"Alice, I… I won't know what to do. What if I hurt Charlie?"
"Get in the car Bella. I will be right back."
Alice ran inside the house. By the time I got inside the car she was already coming back. She was now holding a small silver box. The box was big enough to probably fit a pen or two inside. Alice handed me the box and I opened it to find a small syringe inside it.
"Bella, the syringe has venon in it. If things get bad, just stick it in Charlie's heart. Do not let this box out of your sight, not even for a second!"
Then, she turned to Jacob, hurrying to give him the information he would need.
"Jacob. Like I said, I can no longer see anything so I will tell you what I saw in my first vision. You need to go to the Newton's store. There has been, or there will be a robbery. I saw two men responsible for the robbery, but they may be gone by the time you get there. I also saw someone else with chief Swan and he will be hit with the first shot… If you are too late and Bella uses the syringe, then you need to help Bella get Chief Sawn back over here as soon as possible."
Alice turned to me again and handed me a cell phone.
"Keep this on you at all times and call me if you don't know what to do. Don't panic! I see that Carlisle and the others are on their way back from hunting. They should not be much longer. As soon as they get back I will send them to the Newton's store to clean up the mess. Now, go!"
I took a deep breath and gazed at Jacob. Jacob hit the accelerator and drove off.