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CH. 15 (BPOV)

2004

When Edward took me home the next morning, I was still in a good mood. I rode in the front with him while Alice stayed in the back, part of our slow process of starting to date. I wondered if Charlie will still let me sleep over once he knows Edward and I were 'officially' dating.

"I'm home," I entered the house with the other two helping me with all our purchases.

Charlie stepped out into the hall.

"That is a lot of stuff you got there." He commented looking at our bags.

"With all of this I will not have to go shopping for a very long time." I told him as Alice frowned slightly.

"Nice to see you again, Charlie." Alice beamed at him. She had already worked her magic on him.

"Alice, did you make out as well as Bells did." Charlie asked.

"I believe Alice got twice as much," Edward joked. Charlie looked up at him.

"I don't think we have met," Charlie was eyeing him carefully.

"Edward Cullen, sir. It's a pleasure to meet you," Edward shifted the computer to offer his hand to Charlie.

"Nice to meet you too, Edward. Please call me Charlie or Chief, sir makes me sound old." Charlie shook his hand. "Is that a computer?" He glanced at what was in Edward's hands.

"Yes, our brother Jasper wanted to upgrade, so he offered Bella his old one." Edward explained.

"That was awfully nice of him," Charlie looked surprised.

"Would you like us to put your stuff in your room?" Alice asked me and I nodded my consent.

I led the way up the steps and into my room. We placed the bags down by my closet and Edward put the computer on my desk chair. Alice moved like a blur, putting the new electric blanket on my bed. I still was going to have plenty to do before Edward came back tonight.

"Leave the computer for me. I can get it set up tonight when I get back." Edward kissed me briefly. Not as long as I would like, but with Charlie waiting downstairs, I understood. Alice had already stepped out into the hall to wait for us.

I followed them back downstairs to see them out, wishing somehow time would jump ahead until tonight so we could snuggle under the heated blanket.

"Would you kids like to stay? I'm having some other friends over with kids about your age to watch the game. I was going to order some pizza." Charlie asked from the doorway of the living room. I watched Edward tense up and exchange a grim subtle look with Alice.

"Thank you for inviting us, but Esme has chores for us to do." Alice told him sweetly.

They made their way to the door. Alice continued to the Volvo as Edward paused.

"I'll be back when he's asleep. Try and be careful. I know you can't avoid Jacob, but try not to provoke his anger if you can help it. He has been trying to change and I'm not sure how desperate he will get." Edward pleaded with me.

"I will be careful. I doubt he will do anything that stupid in front of Charlie." I gave him a small smile. He started to smile, but he glanced up the street at an approaching car.

"Go," I whispered and he nodded. He headed to the Volvo and drove away just as the car came to a stop.

Jacob immediately bolted out of the car like he was on fire.

"Bells, are you alright?" he looked at me strangely; I shifted uncomfortably under his stare. It was like he was trying to read my mind or something.
"I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be? By the way, why are you calling me Bells, only Charlie does that?" I lifted an eyebrow before focusing behind him.

"Bella, is Charlie here?" Billy asked me from his wheelchair. I noticed that Harry Clearwater and his two children were with him.

"Yes, he's in the house." I answered with a smile. Billy and Harry exchanged an unhappy look. Seth came forward smiling still looking like the young boy I first met.

"Hi, I'm Seth," he held out his hand to me.

"Nice to meet you, Seth," I grinned. Leah, however, was looking bored leaning against her father's car.

"That's my sister, Leah." Seth explained looking almost apologetic. I'm not sure I blamed her for her sour attitude, if Sam had already imprinted on her cousin.

Charlie came to the door behind me.

"What are you all doing out here? Come on in?' Charlie called.

"Charlie, were you aware that two of the Cullens were just here?" Harry asked.

"Yes, they were dropping Bells off. She spent the night with them after going shopping in Seattle." Charlie answered with a shrug. The elders' frowns increased and Jacob looked livid.

"What?! You went with them after I specifically told you not to. What were you thinking?" Jacob hollered glaring at me. He was shaking slightly and I grew nervous because Seth was standing so close to him.

"Young man, remember that she's my daughter and doesn't need your permission to do anything. You will not speak to her like that again." Charlie's voice thundered as he glared at Jacob. Good maybe he will not try to push him to me this time.

"Charlie, he's only showing concern for her. You should too." Billy huffed. Charlie muttered under his breath.

"You still in one piece?" he asked looking at me with his arms crossed.

"Yup," I smiled.

"They take any of your blood?"

"No," I sighed, rolling my eyes.

"Either of the boys trying anything?"

"No." I lied on that one.

"Can you walk a straight line?" Charlie seemed to be having fun with it now.

"No, but I couldn't do that before," I snickered and I heard Seth let out a laugh too. Charlie's mustache twitched in amusement.

"No mind probing?"

"Nope, my mind is tight as Fort Knoxs," I smirked at my joke, but maybe I shouldn't have as Jacob's eyes narrowed.

"So, no torture?" Charlie sighed clearly not taking this seriously, but humoring his friends still.

"Not unless you count painted toenails?" I shrugged.

"You want to press charges?" Charlie's eyes were twinkling by now.

"Naw, maybe next time."
"I see, nothing that I should be worried about." Charlie heaved another sigh. "So are you going to continue to make a mountain out of a mole hill or are you guys coming in?"

"Well, I hate to miss the kickoff," Billy sighed rolling forward.

I stepped aside as they helped Billy into the house.

"So that was the Cullens for real?" Seth looked excited looking off into the direction Edward drove.

"Yes," I answered hesitantly. The boy worshiped Jacob, so I wasn't sure if he would be prejudice too.

"Cool, I wish we could've met them." Seth exclaimed looking awed.

"Don't be an idiot, don't you know how dangerous they are?" Jacob snapped at him.

"Leave him alone." Leah ordered glaring angrily at him.

"Shut your yap. Go bother someone else you harpy. No wonder Sam left you." Jacob scowled, my jaw dropped open in shock. I glanced over at Leah as she flinched looking hurt and Seth was frowning. His earlier good mood was squashed.

"Quit being an ass, Jacob. That was uncalled for." I glared at him in disapproval.

"I'm not an ass," He grumbled looking put out.

"Then quit acting like one and grow up some." I ordered.

"I didn't mean to start an argument." Seth looked upset with himself.

"You did nothing wrong, Seth." I told him.

"Jacob is the one who started it. He got into his head to start believing in these foolish legends." Leah scoffed. "Like vampires really exist."

"Leah, I told you to shut it." Jacob hissed hurriedly.

"Make me." Leah snarled challenging him.

"Sorry to break it to you, but I doubt the Cullens are vampires. For one, no fangs. I have seen their reflections in mirrors, and seen them eat before. They also have a crucifix in their house, but no coffins." I smirked. Jacob focused his penetrating glare on me. I'm sure he knew that I knew the truth or maybe more. I was tired of holding up a charade anyways.

"So that legend is down the drain." Seth looked slightly disappointed. "I wonder if vision quests really work?" My attention perked up, not only at his words, but the look of alarm in Jacob's eyes. I vaguely remember hearing about them, but I didn't know any specifics.

"What is a vision quest?" I asked innocently. It wouldn't hurt to get information out of Seth or Leah, right?

"Nothing," Jacob responded quickly, but so did Seth.

"A vision quest is suppose to be cool. It's like a rite of passage. When a boy becomes of age he goes on a journey to find his right path. They go off alone and build a fire blessed from wood from a Shaman then wait for the spirits to visit them." My smile fell slightly. Was that what happened to all of us?

"So it's more like a dream than it actually happening?" I asked curiously, so this was a dream?
"Seth, I think you should stop talking about this," Jacob was almost pleading.

"Jacob, you're acting weird even for you. What is she going to do, go to La Push and convince Old Quil to bless wood for her? He would never do it." Leah looked bored and rolled her eyes.

"I guess it might be like a dream?" Seth shrugged. Does this mean Rose and Emmett are still alive then? We all must be sleeping by the fire Emmett built. I wonder if they were awake by the fire if they died in the vision or if they go on to a new one. God, I hope I wasn't sleep talking.

"How do you wake up, I mean this is Forks, what if the rain puts out the wood?" I was fishing for more information before someone came out of the house and interrupted us or Jacob did something.

"I assume that you wake up once you see your path clearly. I'm not sure what happens if the fire goes out. It would probably end abruptly. Jake?" Seth shrugged, he glanced at Jacob.

I did too. I was furious. What was the point of him doing all this? Perhaps I could kick his ass before he turned into a wolf, though Edward would be pissed at me for it. He probably is already going to lecture me about getting information out of Seth.

Amongst my anger at him, I noticed he was shaking hard. Crap, he was about to change. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed Seth was standing too close to him.

"Jake, man, are you okay? You look like you're about to have a seizure? Leah, get our dads." He took a step towards Jacob. Jacob was shaking his head, but was quivering too hard to move or speak. I could see he was losing the struggle not to phase.

"Seth, move away from him," I called out but he didn't listen. I darted forward to push him out of the way. He tumbled to the ground eyes wide in shock as I heard Leah let out a bloodcurdling scream. I felt sharp pain in my back as I tumbled to the ground. I could smell fresh blood.

From behind me I could hear a wolf whine in agony and knew Jacob changed. He must have gotten my back when he phased. I glanced up at Seth to see him start shaking, where he sat in the dirt. Just before he changed a russet wolf pushed him away from me. Seth changed into a sandy wolf in mid air but I didn't see where he landed. Jacob turned to me with a sad pleading look in his eyes.

"Why, Jacob," I asked tearfully the pain was tremendous and Alice wouldn't have seen this. I could hear Charlie and the others making a commotion in the background, there was a gunshot and Jacob was gone. I was scared, because Edward was too far away and I didn't want to die and leave him alone.

I had to find a way to wake up. I thought of something and prayed it would work. "Emmett, put out the fire. Put out the fire." I chanted over and over. "It's the wood put out the fire." This time I prayed I could talk in my sleep.

I could hear Charlie's concerned voice asking me who Emmett was and what fire, but I ignored him. I held out as long as I could before everything went black.

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(Em pov)

2006

"You're wrong, Rose, this is my fault. I brought this stupid wood here." I grumbled. I grabbed the bucket of water I had near the fire. I prepared to put it out.

"Wait, what if putting it out traps them in this state?" Rose placed a hand on my arm. Fuck. I lowered the bucket. Perhaps we could try to wake them up.

I turned into a small circle with my bucket in my hand. I picked up the bucket and doused Carlisle being careful not to get Esme. I figured he would forgive me out of the rest. The water dripped off of him, but he didn't move.

"Emmett," Rose gasped in shock.

"Hmm, didn't work, I was trying to wake him up." I sighed.

"Before you do something like that again. Run it by me." Rose rolled her eyes.

"What about Bells, think she will be easier?" I asked her.

"You're not dumping water on her. She will freeze to death. In fact, I'm not sure if Edward is making her too cold." Rose stepped forward to try and extract Bella from Edward's arms. He let out a growl and she stepped back quickly with a frown.

"At least we know he's still alive?" I shrugged. It was funny; he's still overprotective of her even in his sleep.

Rose dashed into the house and returned quickly with a few blankets. She wrapped them around Bella as best she could. I smiled, pleased to see her taking care of our sister on her own accord. She turned and caught me looking.

"What? You know Edward will flip out if she gets sick," she mumbled, looking self-conscious.

"It was still nice of you. Beside when are you going to admit that you like her?" I smirked. I knew the truth, Bells was a member of this family just as any one of us was. Just more breakable. And clumsy. Which was bad since she was breakable.

"She's not that bad, I guess." Rose shrugged and I gave her a knowing smile.

"Fine, I like her alright. I just thought she was choosing wrong before." Rose huffed.

"She's meant to be our sister, Rosie. She has been meant to be Edward's better half." I said smiling bigger.

"He's more pleasant with her around," Rose admitted with a tiny smile. She sighed then looked at Alice. "I honestly don't know what to think anymore." I hoped she was going to come around. Our experience alone should have showed her that some of us are meant to be vampires, like it or not.

"They didn't come back for us. They didn't stop Royce." Rose said sadly.

"You told them not too. You ordered Alice not to look at our future. She tried to warn us. Royce could have made the decision afterwards. Are you going to fault them for listening to you?" I asked not upset with her but still trying to point out she was being unreasonable.

"I know I did." Rose admitted with a sad sigh.

I still felt uneasy as I looked at my family mostly knocked out.

"Rosie, I think I'm going to go for a quick run around the perimeter of the house. I don't like how we have been sitting ducks."

She looked worriedly around. "Be careful, don't go looking for a fight. Not when you don't have back up." She begged with concern in her eyes.

"I can handle myself," I huffed.

"I'm serious, Emmett. Those wolves can't be trusted and it would six against you. No matter how strong you're, the odds aren't with you. I already felt like I just lost you, I can't do it again." Her voice was so sad. I stepped forward and kissed her lightly.

"I will be safe, I promise, besides I think Edward has earned the right to kick their butts more than me." She rolled her eyes, but nodded. I gave her butt a pinch before stepping away from her. She gave me a dirty look but her eyes were smiling slightly.

"Just be fast and get back here." She ordered.

"Yes, ma'am." I saluted her. She smirked before taking a spot by the fire.

I hurried off quickly, not wanting to leave her alone for too long. I didn't want to leave the others vulnerable either. It was time to step up and no times for games.

I picked up a fresh sent of the wolf not too far from the house. I followed it to the border line. I looked around and I could smell two wolves near by.

"Show yourself," I snarled. A grey wolf with dark spots appeared from behind tree. I sighed in irritation. "It would help if you were in your human form. I don't speak wolf, I only make them the occasional snack."

He growled slightly before ducking behind the tree. He reappeared in human form not wearing a stitch of clothing.

"Better?" he asked snidely.

"Not really, don't you have pants or something?" I asked.

"Not on me. Jealous." He smugly smiled.

"Of what? My Schwartz is bigger than yours." I scoffed. He frowned looking confused. Kids today.

"Why are you here, bloodsucker?" He asked.

"To find out why you crossed the line and also what messed up thing you did to that wood." I crossed my arms in front of my chest. I wanted answers.

"We did nothing." He shrugged.

"I don't believe you. Tell me what is going on now." I snarled. Another wolf slinked forward and whined to the boy standing before me. He looked down at him.

"They want me to tell them? Are you sure?" he frowned. The little wolf nodded.

"This is Jacob's doing, he acted alone or mostly alone. He wanted the Spirits to send Bella on a vision quest to hopefully show he was the better choice." He explained looking irritated.

"Is she going to be okay and the rest of my family? Why can't I wake them? How come I woke up and they didn't?" I fired off questions.

"Bella should be fine. So should the rest of your family. Typically a person wakes when their journey is complete." He seemed evasive.

"What do you mean by typically?" I questioned.

"It's unusual for your family to be affected by the Spirits. Usually the Spirits shows your paths for the future and doesn't send people back in time. They usually also have to have souls for the journey as well. Plus, somehow the Spirits decided Jacob needed the journey as well, even though he wasn't around the wood he went on the journey too." He looked reluctant to tell me.

"So you're saying I have a soul?" I grew deep in thought.

"Learn something new everyday," the boy answered wirily.

"I guess so." I chuckled despite my mood. Bella and the old man were right. I wondered how Eddie will take it.

"Are we done?" he asked.

"Almost. Don't cross the line again. And keep Jacob far from Bella. As far as you all are concerned she's a Cullen and we will protect her. If he touches her again without her consent he's puppy chow. Got it?" I glared at him.

"He won't harm her. I can promise you that. Sam already ordered him away from her. I think this was one last desperate attempt." He sighed. "It was me that crossed the line before. Once we found out about the wood Sam sent me to tell you about it, but once I was there you were all already passed out."

"What happens if I put out the fire?" I questioned.

"I don't honestly know. It would be best to it let play out." He informed me.

"Thank you for answering my questions." I told him, knowing that is what Esme and Carlisle would want.

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"Anything?" Rose looked up as soon as I was back.

"There was a wolf at the line. He had been over in our territory." I told her. Her eyes narrowed in anger.

"Apparently we got sent on a vision quest or something. They will wake like we did when the journey is done." I explained taking a seat beside her.

"So they did this?" she growled.

"They claim it was just Jacob acting alone. He was attempting to show Bells that he was the better man." I scowled.

"And you trust what the wolf said?" Rose frowned. I thought it over. He didn't seem to be lying. Why would he throw his brother under the bus if it wasn't true?

"I don't have reason not to believe him." I told her hoping I was doing the right thing.

This stuff was usually best handled by Carlisle or Eddie since he could read their minds. Even Jasper might have detected dishonesty. I was flying by the seat of my pants.

"So we just wait here?" Rose looked unhappy. "How much time has gone by since we've started the fire anyways?"

I pulled my phone out and looked at the time.

"It's about three in the morning." I told her. "So… about three and half hours, almost four."

She glanced at Bella again.

"Think that they met up with Bella, yet? Maybe that's the hold up. Maybe after she changes or dies it will be over." Rose suggested.

"That might be it. Any guess is good as any right now." I felt helpless. I hope Bells didn't die. But Eddie was so stubborn when it came to changing her.

"Phoenix…not Forks…" Bella mumbled.

Rose and I exchanged a look. Bells was talking in her 'sleep', this might be good. Oh the teasing material I could get.

"No anchovy syrup."

"That sounds disgusting." Rose wrinkled her nose. I agree that does sound nasty.

"Well, I say in about or hour or two at the most if they don't wake up on their own we try something else?" Rose said decidedly.

We sat back and waited. Bella spoke a few more time. I wonder if I was going to get any good stuff. A few times Bella would refer to a Greek god when she was talking about Edward. I snickered and Rose even giggled slightly. I frowned slightly when she mumbled our names, even Rose looked upset.

Just as I was getting bored Bella shifted slightly in Edward's arms.

"Emmett." Bella said very clearly louder than before. My head shot up and Rose did too only she frowned slightly.

"Put out the fire. Emmett, put out the fire." Bella chanted.

"Do you think she's finally changing?" I asked looking at her in concern. Did Eddie actually give in?

Rose continued to frown and then shook her head.

"Why would she tell you, you're not there?" Rose bit her lip thoughtfully. I scratched my head was she trying to talk to me here?

"It's the wood, put out the fire." Bella insisted. It clicked in my head.
"Emmett," Rose spoke up more alert.

"On it." I grabbed the bucket grabbed more water from the river. I returned to the fire and doused the flames.

I spun in a circle as five pairs of golden eyes popped open in shock. I looked for a pair of brown eyes but they remained shut.

A/N: So many questions answered. I'm not sure if the Quileutes go on vision quest, I tried to research it. Also the details of this vision quest maybe more fictional than factual to fit the story.

I guess this one time sleep talking works in Bella's favor.

Emmett's Schwartz comment is from the movie Spaceballs.

Bella didn't know that Seth could phase. In the other time she didn't know about Seth or Leah yet.

I will warn you now that the next chapter was kidnapped by someone who thought their pov was more important than if Bella was okay. Let me know if you're ready for me to throw him off a cliff.

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"You know I could take over as Alpha and then the pack will take care of the Cullens." I sneered at him.

"You will have to kill me to do so. I will not hand over the pack to you when you're thinking this way. Are you prepared to kill me, Jacob?" He pulled himself up to his full height and glared into my eyes