Moonlight

Wolf Party

BellaPOV

Charlie pulled up the Black's driveway and we all got out. Jake gave me a look and I knew I would have to speak to him. But I choose later rather than sooner.

We walked up to the front door and let ourselves in.

" Hello?" Dad called out.

" We are outside," came Billy Black's voice.

We walked through to find the whole wolf pack there including the Tanner and Bailey with Ruby and Jade. We all said our hellos and I went to sit by Jade.

" Hey Bells. How are you? I haven't seen you in ages," she said turning to me.

" Yeah, I'm good. Been busy with Christmas shopping ," I replied, taking the coke she handed me.

" Ah yes," Jade giggled.

" Hey, Bella," Bailey smiled, pulling Jade onto his lap. I smiled in return. He looked over at Jacob and then back at me.

" What's got Jacob's mood in a flop?" he asked. Jake looked over and glared at me.

" Jasper's back," I replied, smiling sweetly at Jacob. I got a scowl in return.

" You're in trouuuuble," Bailey grinned. I rolled my eyes.

" Well actually Jacob has to answer to me first. He crossed the treaty line,"

Bailey raised his eyebrows, " Oh I am so looking forward to this conversation."

We ate dinner (spaghetti bolognaise) out back with conversations flying all over the place. I mainly stuck to conversations with Tanner, Bailey and the twins, but I knew Jake would come.

" Hey Dad, us kids are just going to go for a walk down to First Beach," Jacob called out, giving the pack a look.

Billy nodded in agreement. Charlie glanced at me but didn't object.

So Jacob, Sam, Embry, Quil, Tanner, Bailey, Ruby, Jade and I all set off for the beach. Jake kept trying to walk beside me but I expertedly squeezed myself between the twins. They threw their arms over my shoulders and I grinned in triumph.

Jacob groaned in defeat before hurrying up beside Sam and they began a whispered conversation. I squirmed but kept walking.

When we reached First Beach, Jake and Sam already had a bonfire going and it was flickering in the setting sun's rays, its blues and greens shining. There were logs situated around it, making seats.

I sat next to the twins, Jacob was opposite me.

" So, Isabella. Jacob said Jasper's back," Sam said, bluntly. I winced at the Isabella and because it looked like there was no avoiding the situation. But I would hold it off as long as possible.

" It's Bella," I replied coldly. God, I disliked Sam. He was so arrogant.

" Whatever," Sam snapped, " Is Jasper back?"

Well, I tried, " Yes."

" Jacob said he was very tempermental and tried to attack his father,"

I gaped. Attack? "Jasper wasn't trying to attack."

" He was being held back by all of the Cullens though?"

" Well, yes but - ,"

" Then that's all we need to know. He has to leave. If he doesn't, we will destroy him,"

" HE WAS TRYING TO SEE DAD! HE MISSES HIM!" I bellowed, before quieting down, " He misses him,"

" Is he dangerous though? Will he try again?" Sam asked, careful now.

" Not if Alice is there," I replied.

" Is he like Emmett? Did he attack you?"

" No, he has super control. He stopped mid-way through a hunt," I replied proudly.

" So he hasn't killed a human?" Sam asked incredulously as if it was too much for him to imagine. To him all bloodsuckers were evil.

" No, you should know the Cullens aren't bad," I replied

" Does he have a gift?" Jake asked, " Like Edward or Alice?"

" Yes," I said cautiously, " But it isn't mind-reading or future-seeing,"

" Well what is it?" Quil asked.

" He can feel and control emotions," I answered. It was met by a stunned silence.

" He can control emotions?" Jade asked.

" Yes. He also feels them. Like, he could tell when Edward was getting angsty cause he was so near to me so he sent out calming waves. But since it is a new gift he has trouble guarding and controlling them,"

" Wow,"

I smiled I was very proud of my brother.

" Can he feel your emotions, cause I know Edward can't read your mind and Jane can't shock you?" Jake asked.

" Yes but they are muffled like my future is with Alice," I smiled.

" So your shield is still intact?" Sam asked. I nodded curtly.

Suddenly, the wind changed and all the wolves tensed. I tensed in reaction. They all sprung into action, sprinting for the trees. Jade and Ruby sat stunned before grabbing me and hauling me up the beach back to the Black's.

" Vampire?" I guessed as they srpinted me back to the house.

They both nodded.

" Wait," I said pulling back.

" What? We have to warn the elders,"

" No, my dad is there and he doesn't know. If they all start worrying he will get suspicious. I will ring Edward," I said pulling out my cell.

Edward answered after one ring.

" What's wrong?"

" There is a vampire here on the res. The wolves are dealing with them but they may cross the treaty line. Be ready," I replied.

" I'll send Esme and Carlisle for you,"

" Edward, my dad is here. I will go with him,"

" No, it's too dangerous,"

" Well I can't just leave him here,"

" You have to. He will be safer wih Billy. I want you back here. Where I know where you are,"

" You are so protective,"

" You are so stubborn. Now be ready in two minutes.

I rolled me eyes, " Yes sir,"

I hung up and turned to see Ruby and Jade were gone, " Guys," I groaned into the darkness.

I stood by the side of the road, feeling slightly nervous. The vampire wouldn't get past all the wolves to me would it?

" You seem nervous,"

My heart lept to my throat as I spun around.

Her hair was jet black and curled to perfection, framing her heart-shaped face. Her skin has the paleness of a vampire but with an olive undertone of a Spanish descent. Her lips were full and pink and her crimson red eyes were framed by thick long lashes. Her limbs were long and lean, like Rosalie's. She was wearing a tight t-shirt that was ripped down the side and tight jeans with converses. It was such a simple outfit but on her it looked like a prom dress.

She licked her lips slowly.

" What's your name? You smell like vampire," she smirked.

" What's yours," I whispered.

She stepped forward, " Maria,"

" Isabella,"

" You smell nice Isabella," Suddenly, she froze before bolting into the forest. I stared after her.

In the next moment, Carlisle's Mercedes screeched around the corner.

I ran at the open door and threw myself in, "Maria," I gasped.

Esme turned to look at me, " What's that Bella?"

" The vampire's name is Maria,"

" How do you know this Bella?" Carlisle asked.

" She just spoke to me,"

There was silence.

" And left you there?"

" You guys arrived," I replied.

The rest of the ride was silent until we hit their driveway.

" Who's out hunting now?" I asked.

" Emmett, Rose, Alice and Jasper are out. Edward is waiting for us then he will go out too,"

" You let Jasper out? Will he be okay?" I asked.

" Your brother will be fine," Esme replied as we pulled up the driveway.

Edward came flying out. He yanked my door open and pulled me into his arms. Suddenly, I felt safe, until he tensed.

" Bella spoke to her?" he asked, shaking slightly. He stepped back and held me by my shoulders.

" She spoke to you?"

" Yes, her name is Maria," I replied.

The front door burst open and Alice and Jasper came running in.

" The wolves chased her right up to the border of Canada. She's gone for now," Alice said.

" Where's Emmett and Rosalie?" Esme asked.

" Jacob gave them permission to go over the treaty line and track her to see where she came from," Jasper answered, " They will be about a day,"

" Her name is Maria," I said.

" How do you know that?" Jasper asked.

" She spoke to me. I think she is Spanish," I replied.

" How did she get close to you? Edward said you were waiting for Carlisle and Esme with the twins,"

" The twins left. They had to go help," I replied.

" They left you alone by the road?" Jasper asked, walking over to grab my hands. His fingers were freezing.

I nodded.

" They are so dead,"

" How did I not see her?" Alice growled. She was pacing up and down the stairs. Jasper ran over to her and placed his hands on her shoulders. She looked up into his eyes and I looked away. Edward rubbed my neck.

" She was in the wolves territory. Her future was based on their actions," Carlisle replied to Alice's rhetorical growl, " Maybe that's why you didn't see her,"

" Bella could have died," Alice whispered.

" I would never let that happen," Edward hissed, pulling my closer.

" I need to go home," I said.

" Why?" Jasper asked, " You would be more safe here,"

" Dad," I replied, " He is still at Billy's I need to get back,"

" No, he is at home. He is worried about you," Alice said.

I stood up and walked towards the garage, expecting Edward to follow me. I opened the passenger door of the Volvo and waited. But it wasn't my boyfriend that opened the driver's door, it was Jasper.

" Jazz, you can't take me home," I rolled my eyes, still expecting Edward to walk out into the garage.

" Yes, I can," he said determined, gritting his teeth, " I have to make sure you get home safe,"

I frowned but let him. It wasn't like I could stop him. Yet.

Jasper got in the car and we set off home.

The ride was mainly in comfortable silence until about two minutes from home.

" What do you want for Christmas?" he asked.

" I dunno. Surprise me," I giggled. Jazz growled.

" I don't know what to get you!"

I laughed.

" A new iPod?" he asked.

" I don't mind," I replied smirking. I hadn't realised how much I had missed my brother and how relieved I was that he was still Jasper.

" Argh, you are so stubborn," he growled, but smiled. That was until he turned into my street.

" Can't I just go in and see him?" he asked.

" Jazz, you are on a honeymoon in New York until next week and then going straight to Dartmouth," I replied, " And anyway, its too soon to be looking so different,"

" Hmm, I know," he said pulling up, " Well, I'll see you tomorrow?"

" I think so. Unless Dad drags me somewhere else now that I am all he has to talk to," I said, meaning it to be a joke but Jasper took it seriously.

" Look Bella, this is hard for me too. You think it's easy being cut away from your father. Not only that but I am like a freak among the freaks. I have control that none of the others did and my gift. It's so stupid. What kind of guy knows about emotions. And through all that I am trying not to kill my baby sister. Give me a break!" he yelled, his anger projecting as he had no control over his emotions.

" You think I am finding this any easier. I am constantly having to watch whatever I do incase I bleed and start a feeding frenzy from my brothers. One of my brothers has a freaky gift where he can't control his emotions and I, being insignificant human, gets the full blast of them. Plus I get to see my father moping around all day because he thinks his sons are forgetting about him. I know you guys can't see him but a call every now and then would be great. I mean he has already lost one child!" I yelled back before gasping and throwing my hand over and mouth, tears srpinging to my eyes.

Jasper's eyes widen and he reached for me but I was already out the door. I slammed it and ran up the driveway. The last thing I see before closing the front door is Jasper's distraught face.

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MariaPOV

" I mean he has already lost one child!" Isabella screams at her brother before bursting into tears and running into the house. I tense my muscles and hold my breath as her scent washes over me.

Jasper Swan sits in his car for about two minutes before he puts it in reverse and pulls out the driveway, driving down the road.

I grinned in triumph. He was probably heading back to his mate which would lead me back to the Cullens.

I tracked the car but decided to go through the wolves territory to the house. Jasper's mate would see if I was following him. I assumed she was the psychic. I doubted she would be watching the wolves. It seemed only Isabella had any connection to them.

As I got near the wolves territory, my phone vibrated.

I flipped it out.

M YOU CAN'T HIDE FOREVER A

I growled. Did Alec think he was helping? I know Aro was looking for me but when I had all these talented vampires he would go running. I mean I already had three.

Kate, Benjamin and Maggie were the some of the best. I just needed these Cullens and then I could move onto other continents. Away from Europe. I might even grab Isabella. It sounded like she had a subtle gift.

I smirked as I zeroed in on the Cullen's massive white mansion.