Chapter 13: The Plan Begins
APOV
I was hanging my new clothes up in my closet when I saw it.
My old Minnie Mouse costume!
I had used it years ago when we had decided to go out for Halloween. It obviously still fit, which gave me an idea…
I ran downstairs.
"I know what we can do today!" I squealed.
My family looked at me.
"Alice, I'm still recovering from what happened yesterday" Bella said, shuddering. Edward stroked her hair.
"Aw, you guys are so boring! What's your idea, pixie?" Emmet was always up for a little fun.
"Well, maybe we could throw a disguise party!"
Carlisle and Esme stared at me, shocked. Emmet cocked his head to the side, confused. Rose patted him absently.
"Alice, do you really think we will let you throw a party after everything that's happened?" Carlisle asked.
"Besides, we are leaving to watch a movie" Esme added. Emmet's face lit up.
"Alone" She said.
Carlisle stood up.
"I don't want trouble from any of you, OK? Your mother and I have not had time to ourselves in a very long time, and we intend to enjoy our date. Are we clear?" Carlisle said.
Everyone nodded, disappointed.
I knew better. I quickly checked the future while Mom and Dad left.
"Alice, a disguise party will be boring! Let's race, it'll be more fun"
Emmet grinned. I thought it over.
"But Alice," Bella said "I can't run!"
I rolled my eyes.
"We'll use cars. Now, you guys wanna race, we girls wanna dress up. So why don't we do both?"
My family stared at me. They had no imagination at all!
"We'll have three teams, partner with partner. You guys can go rent cars in Port Angeles, we can't use ours. Each team will be disguised and so will the team's car. Just go and rent the cars, now. We'll find something for you" I said in a rush.
The boys grinned. Rose was deep in thought. Bella held Edward's hand as tight as she could.
"Move it, people!" I shrieked, causing the boys to snap into action. They were out of the house moments after.
I went upstairs to get my disguise. Rose found an old Wonder Woman costume in the attic.
"What are you gonna wear, Bells?" I said, finding some heels that would look great with the costume.
"Oh, don't worry" Bella laughed "I have an old policeman costume in my closet"
"Will it fit?" I asked cautiously.
"Sure, it's not that old. The skirt will be a bit short, but that's OK" She said confidently.
I grabbed my keys.
"Well, let's go, then!" I said, excitement beginning to creep through me. Today would be great, I just knew it.
***
Bella was inside her bathroom trying on her costume when it happened. I began to see the guys renting cars in Port Angeles. I saw Jazz picking out a great red one, and Emmet getting a car so black it looked out of a movie.
But, what about Edward?
I quickly scanned the future. I saw him get inside a police car. The car had a scratch on the back. Could it be Charlie Swan's car?
I peeked out the window. Yes, I could see the scratch. Now all I had to do was convince Edward and Bella to use the car for the race.
Bella opened the door.
"Alice, you know what? I think this disguise is-"
"Perfect!" I said -or rather screamed "It looks great on you"
"But look at the skirt!" My friend protested.
I was suddenly having a vision again.
Charlie would be giving a lecture and notice…
"Alice?" Bella asked "What did you see?"
An inspiring moment, Bells.
"Oh, nothing important…" I dismissed it with a wave of my hand "But, Bella, I want to tell you that you are being ridiculous! No one but us will see you in that"
Bella thought about it for a moment.
She nodded. I smiled.
Everything was going according to plan.
***
EMPOV
I was bothering Edward about being a "107-year-old virgin" when my phone started ringing.
Damn.
Edward smiled.
"This is not over yet" I hissed.
"Wanna bet?" He said, cockily. The nerve of him!
I took my phone out of my leather pant's rear pocket.
"Whassup, psychic freak?" I said. Jazz hit me in the back of the head.
"Ouch! What is wrong with you people?" I yelled at my brothers. Edward was laughing his ass off and Jazz was sending me waves of remorse from the backseat.
"Sorry, Alice" I said, like the good little boy I am "What did you want?"
"Emmet, listen to me. You will find a black Porsche, the blackest one in the lot. Jazz will find a red Mercedes. Tell Edward I have a car waiting for him right here, OK?"
"Sure, sweet thing" I said, using my best Texas drawl.
Edward almost had a fit. Jazz sighed.
"No, Jasper, castrating Emmet is not allowed. Besides, Rose would kill you" Edward said.
Thanks, bro.
"Don't thank me yet, you asshole. If you keep on being such a bother, I'll cut your balls off"
Shit. This family is so weird.
"Emmet, do you know how to block your thoughts?" Alice whispered.
I know what you're thinking. Yes, vamps can whisper. She spoke so softly I could barely hear her. That meant no one else in the car could.
"Yes, ma'am" I said. No need to get them suspicious. I started thinking about my wedding night. Edward shuddered, but he was used to it.
"Good. Now, listen to me. I need you and Rose to make Charlie's motor faster so Edward and Bella can use it for the race"
"What? Why?" I said, confused. My mind went blank and Edward glanced over. Jazz put his hand on my shoulder.
"What's wrong, Emmet?" He said. I shook my head. Thoughts about Rose returned.
Oh yeah, I know. I'm good. Seriously, though, I'm an underestimated genius.
"I had a vision, OK? But I can't tell you right now. Just trust me, you'll enjoy it"
"OK" I said firmly.
She hung up, and I concentrated on thinking about a rock concert I went to once.
This was going to be good.
