-Bella-

I woke from unconsciousness, nested in a soft material. Soft as feathers, my head supported by a soft, and yet firm, object. I wanted to stay here forever, though it didn't feel safe in the least, it was confortable.

Safe….

The last seconds of being conscious flitted through my mind. Alice! I was up in a second, noticing I was in a bed, the thick warm blanket that felt like feathers was on the bed, a small stain of blood was on the blanket, and I looked to notice my wings indeed had some blood on them. But I couldn't think of that now, I had to figure out where I was.

I flitted through the house quickly, looking at everything and I noticed it was the Cullen's house. I was about to call out, though they would probably know I was awake if they were here, but stopped when I realised that they wouldn't be. They would be far away from the house, to get away from the smell of my blood. A memory surfaced.

"Sweet, pure" Alice said. "The purest I have tasted. Don't ever do that again! I couldn't control myself!" She shrieked.

They had to had left, to keep control.

I smiled as I walked to the kitchen bench; a small note was folded on the counter. I picked it up and unfolded it.

Bella,

Sorry we aren't there, but you know how it is with vampires and blood. We need to get Edward settled too, he smelt you blood and you're his singer, he would rip you apart in his current state.

A towel and a change of clothes is in the bathroom, once you've finished wipe everything over with bleach- under the bathroom sink- and get rid of all the objects that have blood on them, everything you touched. That includes the blankets.

Love you Bella.

Alice, Esme, Carlisle & Emmitt.

I ignored the fact they hadn't included Rosalie or Edward. I knew they both liked me, Alice probably forgot to add them. I went into the bathroom, and stript, noting that everything was healed and I no longer felt any pain. Though I was hungry.
I had a long shower, never wanting to get out of the heavenly hot water, I washed my wings gently, thanking who ever made me- if I was made by a being or sent by got or whatever- for giving me flexibility. I could reach every part of my wings, though the back was difficult to do and I needed to constantly change the angle of my wings to get the right spot. It felt so very good to be clean.

I did as instructed by Alice, the whole time feeling unseen eyes on me. I dismissed it, it was downwind, so I assumed it was a Cullen, though I don't know why. It was an hour or so later that I had completed the job, and I looked at the lovely blanket longingly. It was so warm and lovely, and it was white. In the end I didn't chuck it, as instructed, but I put it in the wash with bleach.

Alice came in shortly after I turned the machine on and she giggled.
"What? I like it." Alice just giggled more as she dragged me into a hug. Emmitt came in grumbling, muttering things under his breath, as well as Rosalie and Esme who wore smiles.
"Carlisle's looking after Edward." She explained.

"Bellaaaaa" Alice sang my name.
"You have gotten stronger!" She said, jumping up and down."Soooooo, we placed bets!" She continued excitedly.
"After you eat, you and Emmitt are going to duel" My mouth fell open. Jasper came in then, slowly and warily. He was being extra careful, but he shot me a smile.

"Is there a point in arguing?" I asked.
"No" Everyone said at the same time, including Emmitt.
"Why are you grumbling if you're going to fight, it's obvious you will win" I said.
"Actually its not. It's a no holds duel. Meaning you fight each other no matter what happen, until the other catches you and plants a kiss on his or her neck. When that happens it symbolised you are dead" Jasper explained. I laughed.

"And he's grumpy because only Rosalie placed a bet on him. Even Carlisle said you would win" Alice said happily. "You better watch out, because it just means Emmitt is that much more determined to beat you"
"There is no chance I will die?" I asked.
"No chance at all"
"You on Emmitt! I want every penny I own on me" I said, everyone stared.
"Why not? It gives me a motivation to win, and I need the money" I laughed as everyone nodded.

I ate some cooked steak, fully cooked this time, and vegetables.
"Half an hour, then we will start" Alice announced and I laughed.
"Nobody can beat my Emmitt, She's a twig, she won't win" Rosalie said, good naturedly
"It's just going to make it even more funny, watching the twig beat up the bear" Jasper called and Alice laughed.

It was then I was struck with the sudden realisation, I still felt like I was being watched. With everyone here…who was watching me now? Struck with fear and curiosity I stood abruptly. Jasper looked at me funny.
"I will be back in a minute, ok?" They all nodded, except for Jasper. "Just give me five minutes alone" I exaggerated the alone part, and this time Jasper nodded too.

I walked out the door at a humanly pace, and straight into the forest, I walked quicker now, looking around franticly, the eyes never left me. I felt it, a bush rustled restlessly behind me, and I turned sharply.
"I know your there, come out before I drag you out" I threatened. The sound of a snapping twig to my right, a faint footstep on my right. Damn, there were two people…things….super naturals?

"Who's there?" I hissed. I didn't expect what I saw. Sam came tumbling out from a bush, though it looked like he faked it, Jacob was behind him.
"Bella?" Sam asked, feigning surprise. "We got lost when we were hiking, where are we?" Jacob said nothing, though it felt like his eyes were glued to my body.

It was then I realised they were not surprised my wings, and I got into a fighting stance, flaring my senses. They smelt of forest and….what I thought was a carnivore, an animal's musky scent. I didn't pay attention to how good they smelt, nor how I didn't feel threatened like I did in the presence of vampires, I was alert.
"What are you!" I hissed, hoping that I was far away enough for the Cullen's not to hear.

The looked at each other, and Jacob had a crooked grin on his face. It reminded me of my friend, of the guy I had made mud pies with, the guy I had made an oath with to be his friend forever. I could almost feel my heart crack as I thought that he had broken the oath. Jake stepped forward, and I felt a surge of adrenaline, I felt threatened by the male who dared step closer to me, in an almost aggressive manner.

"Bella…" No matter his actions, his voice alone sent shivers through me, it was soft, apologetic, and it seemed to melt away the feeling of danger, it radiated safe. I took a careful step back… I loved Edward. But there was the problem….Edward didn't make me feel safe, he radiated danger. This damn thing made me feel safe. It was unwilling, but it was like my instincts couldn't be denied, there was a pull, a stronger one than I had with Edward.

I took another step back.
"What are you!"

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