Chapter 12
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Bellapov
"You can't Em! Bella needs you right here! "
"I know she does but you honestly expect me to let this go and let Rose get away with this. Come on Jazz you and I alone could take Rose out."
Jasper laughs.
"You think Alice and I wouldn't have done that already if it was that easy. First thing you got to think about is the future is always changing Em. We couldn't just go hunt her down the minute Alice had her vision especially if it was just a mere fantasy on Rose's part because of her anger and humiliation. We couldn't just go kill Rose based on a single vision. Alice herself knows they can change depending on the path. Not only that but we have Carlisle and Esme to consider."
"Well it hasn't changed yet has it? And I'm sorry but Bella comes first!"
Jasper sighs and I continue to pretend I'm asleep and listen.
"Trust me brother if I knew I could just take Rose out of the picture and avoid this at all cost I fucking would. She might be my sister but she's gone off the deep end and is officially fucked in the head."
"So tell me Jasper why can't we just go hunt my bitch of an ex down and end all this mess?" Something I never thought I'd hear Emmett Cullen say but then again he's no longer a Cullen.
"You've not a clue about anything do you?"
"Of course I don't it's been two years Jazz what would I know?"
"The only one that still resides with our parents at the moment is Alice and it's been that way for a while. Before I left it was just her and I. Edward and Rosalie haven't lived under the same roof as any of us for a little over a year or so maybe more. God knows where Edward is he was first to leave. He went off on his own doing whatever Edward does. Edward has managed to keep off the radar even Alice hasn't a clue about where he resides or what he's doing. But then again Edward's always been good about not wanting to be found when he doesn't want to be. Rosalie however is a bit different see for her, Rose comes and goes but one thing we know for sure is Rose has created her own coven. She's dropped the Cullen name and is now known as Rosalie Lillian. She's never in one place in fact we do not even know the name of the coven. Once I first heard of Alice's visions before I even came to Italy I tried to track Rose down and have a nice talking to with her myself. But she bounces the globe. Every time I'd think I was on the right path it'd grow cold yet again. Believe me if there was any other way…"
"What about when she and Edward came to Forks?"
Her own coven? What the hell? What kind of coven would freaking Rose have? For some reason at that question alone I got goose bumps and pictured the name of the coven having something to do with Death to Isabella Swan.
"When was this?"
"Not even a month ago. Edward had been stalking poor Bella and eventually showed his face he wasn't too happy to find out Bella and I were together. Rose came not long after and took it just as bad. She almost killed Bella then hell if it wasn't for our father she would have I fear and Edward… well I almost killed him you should have seen what he did to Bella's face!"
"I was here during that point I'd not a clue about any of that. I can only check in with Alice every so often. I've to be careful not to blow my cover. Seeing her often is far too dangerous."
"What did Edward do? I'd never picture he'd ever truly harm Bella that doesn't even sound like our brother."
"Well it is and he did. She was finally telling him just how she justly felt and about how he'd hurt her she was just letting off a couple years of steam and he didn't like what she had to say and hauled off and slap the shit out of her. In fact her face still has some bruising to it."
"Hmmm… sounds as if he's flipped his lid as well."
"Certainly does."
"What was Rose up to besides trying to kill Bella?"
"That was what the irony was I think there was a point Edward grew desperate enough in wanting Bella back they worked together in a plan to have Rose try to seduce me and Bella walk in on it. At first I feared it worked when she walked it I still can't get the image of Bella's face out of my head. Rose knew what she was doing and I think Edward was behind it because he made sure Bella entered the cabin at just the right time and he also made sure he was there to console her. Well Bella's not an idiot clearly, the plan backfired and she didn't fall for it. That pissed them both off. Carlisle and Alice showed up in time. I fear if he had not Bella and Edward would be dead today. I had a death grip on him and Rose on Bella. I wouldn't have thought twice about killing my own brother after what he did to her."
"Wouldn't blame you if you had, seems the two didn't deal very well. I'm sorry for all that I'd not a clue. This really shocks me about Edward he's the tamer of us both."
"Not anymore apparently. Wait… You said you haven't seen Alice since Bella and I were paid that visit?"
"Exactly but that's where I am leading you and Bella right now. It's time to hash this out with my lovely and see if anything's changed. "
We're going to see Alice, Carlisle and Esme? I thought to myself. But for some reason instead of feeling excitement on this I my stomach turned on the idea. I wanted to hear more but was feeling queasy again. I slowly rise and both vampires turn to me. Em rushes to my side.
"How you feeling Bells?"
"Not too great Em I think I'm getting the flu."
I say and make my way to the bathroom. The last thing I wanted was to puke in front either of them especially Emmett that's really a side of me I didn't like him seeing. Yesterday was embarrassing enough as it was.
Em sighs and I feel terrible I knew my being sick was only holding them back.
"I'm sorry guys honest I don't mean to hold you back."
At this point I'm not actually vomiting but just feel that hot nausea feeling and the simplest thing such as lying flat on the cold bathroom floor felt good to me. I close my eyes momentarily and suddenly an odd fluttery sensation comes about my stomach. I narrow my eyes thinking I've simply imagined it. I raise up deciding to run a quick bath in hopes that it'll make me feel better but as I go to ask Em if that's ok it hits again and my hands go to my stomach. Em glares upon me in the doorway with his arms folded. I look to him confused.
"What the hell was that?"
"What?" He unfolds his hands looking fretful.
"My stomach it kind of felt weird. I thought I was imagining it but it just did it again."
"Did what Bells baby?"
"This odd fluttery thing…" Just as I say that it happens again and I start to feel faintly.
"Em…" I gasp out stepping back.
"Easy now." He appears behind me his hands go gently along my tummy.
"SEE! DID YOU FEEL THAT?" I practically scream.
"Yes I did." He kisses my neck.
"We need to talk Bella."
He turns me around facing him.
"Em?"
"Bella hun you're pregnant."
I laugh.
"Um yeah ok… I don't think it quite happens that way." I start to walk off still laughing.
"You're funny Em Bear. But it's just the flu I'll be fine in a few days."
"He's not playing Bella. You're indeed pregnant."
"You both obviously don't know lick about…" It hits me as I start to think back on when I last had a period and realized I'd not had one at all this month. In fact I was 2 to three weeks late I've not even used the tampons I packed.
"No fucking way." I look to Jasper and he smiles.
"This just isn't possible this just doesn't happen it… "I begin to stutter and try to think of an actual coherent thought but can't.
"I can't be you don't feel the baby at just a few weeks that's not possible it doesn't happen! And your well you're a… and well you're a vampire! Emmett?! Can this happen?" I realize I was shouting the last part and cover my mouth.
Emmett takes me by the hand and looks me in the eyes.
"That part I don't understand or know about but you are pregnant. Bells we are going to have a baby."
"I'll give you two a minute. I better get the human some food as well. Then we got to hit the road. I will show you two where to go and then I got to head back before Aro grows suspicious."
The human? I thought and realized he really had been with the Volturi for too long. I look to Em and he puts his arms around me. The coolness to his body felt good against my own. Still I continued to feel nauseas but knew I'd nothing to throw up.
"Em how is this possible I just got sick yesterday? It doesn't happen this fast Em! And how did you and Jasper know I was pregnant before I even did?"
"Calm down baby please…" He waits till I catch a breath and he starts to talk again.
"Alice had a vision of this to come. Jasper put two and two together seeing how sick you were yesterday we both heard the heartbeat ourselves.
"Heartbeat? The baby already has a heartbeat?"
Em smiles.
"Yes Bells and it's the most wonderful thing I've ever heard. I could hear yours then the faint heartbeat alternating between."
I look to the mirror and put my hands to my stomach picturing what I'd look like with a preggy belly. Emmett snickers at this but my hands shake in thought. He leans over and kisses my belly. Then raises back up and kisses my lips.
"Bells I swear to you I will do everything in my power to protect you both. We will get through this."
"So I'm really going to have a baby?"
He nods.
"ME?" I say almost panicky.
He kisses my forehead and I smell the food as Jasper makes his way back inside.
"Oh god…" I run back towards the toilet.
"Maybe food wasn't such a good idea after all?" Jasper says.
"I think you may be right."
Emmettpov
"This where I leave and you two must go on. Our parents currently reside at Isle Esme. I trust you remember how to get there from here bro." He says as we stand before the airport of Sassari.
"Isle Esme?" Bella questions.
Jasper smiles and takes her hand.
"It was good to see you again Ms. Swan." He kisses her hand.
"Take care of her brother. Keep her out of sight."
"Thank you Jazz for everything." We shake hands and Jasper disappears.
"Looks like we're flying to Brazil."
She looks to me confused.
"You'll see…"
I'm finally able to get Bella to keep down some water and crackers on the plane. I was thankful she'd not thrown up once on the ride but I could tell she felt ill the entire flight. Halfway through she leans into me and falls asleep. At this point I was just anxious to get her to Carlisle. I'd no idea what her body was going through or what it may continue to go through as the baby grows. She and the baby's wellbeing at the moment was my main concern.
"Wake up Bells hun."
She groans out against my chest.
"We're here."
Now that we were actually in Brazil I was feeling something else I didn't quite understand. So many emotions were coursing through me and I knew it had to be ten times worse for Bella at the moment. I knew that this was going to be uncomfortable, emotional and hard for everyone at first. For one thing it'd been two years since I saw my mother. I'd seen Carlisle and Alice more recent but there were hardly any real exchange of words. And well Alice didn't say anything at all. Hell she hardly even looked at me. Her attention went more towards Bella but now I understand why. I'd always had a softer spot for Alice out of my siblings. I knew her ability took a toll on her at moments. But even through her visions she still tried her hardest to see the best in everyone. I knew that was why when she saw Rose betraying us she didn't immediately jump out of hopes that Rose would snap out of her anger and seek for revenge. She wished that Rose would wake up and that none of this was to come true. Alice was sensitive but ruthless when she had to be. I knew this was killing her. Alice was one of the gentlest souls I'd ever met. Which always amused he that above anyone she ended up with Jasper Whitlock. The two are opposite enough that they balance each other out. But there was one thing I knew for sure when it came to Alice now Jasper would never admit it. But he was complete mush on the inside and his life literally belonged to her. If anything ever happened to either of them the other would simply die. I look to Bella on this thought and know that is how I feel about her. Now that I know what true love feels like if anything ever happened to Bella I'd wish to be no more.
I feel her clasp on to my arm tighter and hear her heart thumping loudly in nervousness. I kiss the top of my head.
"It'll be ok." I say as soothingly as possible knowing this is just as hard on her as it is on me.
"Together Bells…"
My thoughts also go to Charlie though and how we're going to handle that. He expected her home in a few more days.
Carlisle arrives and nods our way. He drives us to the dock and we boat the rest of the way there where once again Bella becomes ill. Carlisle has me take over driving the boat and as he checks on her. Once we arrive he helps get her inside.
"Let me give her something for the nausea so she can actually hold something down. " He says and rushes off as I place her on the couch.
Once he returns with a syringe he looks to me.
"This will not harm her or the fetus."
I swallow on this and nod. He nods in return as if asking my permission then gives her the shot.
"It may make her dizzy or tired don't let her walk around alone." He warns.
"Ok."
My mother comes down the stairs and covers her mouth as she looks upon me.
"Mom…" I raise.
"Em hun…" She makes her way over and hugs me.
"Bella dear…" She says and leans over and hugs her.
Bella looks as though she's about to break into tears. Which doesn't take long when Alice approaches us, she hugs Bella first.
"I'm sorry." Alice says into Bella's ear.
Alice sits beside her as Bella begins to cry she puts her arm around her shoulder pulling her close. I knew if Alice could she'd be bawling right along beside her. Hell so would my mother. Once Bella calms down Alice hugs me.
We all have a minute of silence just looking upon one another.
"First thing's first let's check on what's going on in that abdomen of yours Bella." My father finally says and offers a hand to help her off the couch.
Alice squeezes my hand.
"I already told him. I figured he'd needed to be prepared when you both arrived." She says.
Bella looks to me wide eyed and I force a smile but deep down I'm terrified beyond belief.
I help him get her on the hospital bed he'd already set up. He raises her shirt enough to reveal her stomach.
"This might be slightly cold at first…" He warns as he squirts some stuff on her.
Once he does this he does a sonogram. I watch his face because honestly I've not a damn clue what I'm seeing or looking at. Sure doesn't look like a baby. Carlisle shakes his head on something and narrows his eyes and turns the sonogram machine closer towards him. I swallow nervously and take Bella's hand.
"Let me check something…" He says without looking to either of us.
He grabs his stethoscope and puts it to her stomach.
"Well I'll be damned…" He says after a couple minutes then looks to us.
"Don't worry everything seems to be fine."
"Bella when was your last menstrual?"
"I'm about 2 to 3 weeks late."
He rears his head back and looks back to the sonogram.
"Are you certain?"
"Yes."
"Interesting."
"What? What's interesting?" I knew my father well enough to know something was up.
"Well Bella's already about 3 months along or so. That's still an estimate can't be exact but there's another issue as well."
"Issue? What issue?" Bella raises panicked.
"Relax." My father lays her back down and smiles.
"There isn't a baby."
"There isn't?"
He laughs at my reaction.
"No Emmett there isn't a baby but there are two babies in that little abdomen of hers."
"You mean?"
"Yes Emmett seems you and Bella are having twins."
