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Esme's Point of View
It was the day before moving day and Esme had still not visited Rose and Emmett.
"I'm going on a hunt," she called.
"I can go with you," Edward said
"No thank you I'd prefer to go on my own."
"I'll tell him what you're doing," Edward threatened.
"Go ahead, I really don't care," Esme replied breezing past him.
She ran to the hour to Rose and Emmett's cottage only to find it locked up, no one home. At first, she was surprised. Their scent was nowhere around the cottage. Then she accepted this was the size of Carlisle's screw up. They were never coming back. Wasn't she considering the very same thing?
She got her answers about what they thought by the simple fact that she had no idea where they were and they weren't contacting her to say they'd gone. That's what she got for appearing supportive of Carlisle in front of the children.
Only then did she detect Edward's presence. "They aren't here," he said.
"What gave it away Edward and did you not hear me tell you I didn't want you with me?"
"I thought you might talk about Bella." Edward tried to excuse himself.
"The girl you left behind to die, why would we do that?" She asked sarcastically.
"Because you're mad at me and Carlisle."
"Goodness Edward what gave it away, now get out of my face I've had enough of you."
Esme was never sharp but finding her family gone had been a real shock. Edward following her had pushed her over the edge. She'd had her fill of Carlisle and Edward too. She wasn't going with them today or any day.
Decision made she hunted, alone now and called their Lawyer Jenks. Her next call was harder for her to make. The man scared her.
"Aro here," he said
"Aro this is Esme Cullen."
Yes Esme how can I help you?" he asked
I was wondering if I'd still be subject to Edwards punishment if I left the family.
Carlisle's and Edward's punishment upset you that much?
Carlisle's blind refusal to have Edward accept the consequences of his actions upset me a great deal. As did his unilateral decision making.
"You will not be held to Edwards punishment if you separate from the family."
"Is that true for my children who have left the family as well?"
"Which children, Esme?"
"Emmett and Rose"
Very well, it is true for them as well.
"Thank you, Aro."
"Goodbye, Esme."
"Goodbye, Aro."
Relief filled her that particular call was finished and she was safe! Her children were safe wherever they were. She'd have to ask Alice to find them. She'd bet the found Bella as upset as Emmett had been over the situation.
Hunting was freeing after that. She drank deeply before she returned to the house.
Taking Tanya aside when she returned she explained the situation and asked for more time in their home.
"Sure Esme," Tanya replied, "Want to renovate a few more rooms while you're here?"
They shared a sisterly hug and waited for the fireworks to begin. She settled in with the sisters and began making renovation plans.
Peter's Point of View
The danger was here and when his rabbit munching friends decided to hunt Peter and Charlotte accompanied them. They went high into the mountain to find their favorite prey. Soon they were surrounded by an abnormally large group of nomads ready for a fight. There were seven of them. Odd for nomads to travel with so many.
Bella and the Major moved and the fight was on. Char was pinned down and the nomad was ready to take her head. Peter panicked as he couldn't get to her. In a flash, Emmett was there Decapitating Charlotte's attacker. The fight was over soon after. And except for a few new bite marks, everyone was OK. Only the cloud of purple smoke stood testament to what had taken Place.
"Well," Peter said, "Blondie and Emmett are Whitlock's now. Welcome to the family."
"And a twisted family it is," Bella quipped.
"Y'all staying on with us or what?" Peter asked.
A look passed between Emmett and Rose, "We'd love to." Rose said.
They all went back down the mountain and found elk to satisfy the burn in their throats. They were still laughing and joking when they got back home."
Alice's Point of View
She'd prefer to avoid the coming confrontation but it couldn't be avoided. How did you tell your father figure of over fifty years you'd had enough? She knew Esme's plans. She also knew that Carlisle was ignorant of them. He didn't know her plans either, but then no one did.
She had to be in the right place at the right time or all was lost. She'd finished designing a dress when Carlisle came in. Alice guessed she could avoid the confrontation but that had consequences too.
"Why aren't you getting packed?" Carlisle asked.
Alice sighed, "Because I'm not going with you."
"Why not?" Carlisle inquired.
"Have your eyes been so tightly closed you haven't realized you lost your family?" Alice asked, frustrated.
"Emmett and Rose only went off on another holiday. They'll be back."
"No the won't," Alice said boldly.
"I'm staying here till I find the right place for me."
"This is selfish Alice." Carlisle scolded.
"No, this is standing up to you. You're wrong and you lost your family over it. Plus I need to find my mate and being in hiding with you I won't do that."
"You listen here," Carlisle started.
"No, you listen, Carlisle, I don't want to be in this family any longer. I've made my decision and I'm staying here. Nothing you say will change that."
"I thought better of you Alice."
"And I thought better of you. I guess we're both disappointed."
Carlisle stormed out of the room.
"Esme, Edward, we are leaving now."
Esme's Point of View
Esme came out and handed Carlisle a manila envelope."
"What is this," Carlisle demanded.
"Divorce papers. I'm leaving you."
"You can't leave me, I made you."
"You'll find I can and I'm taking half of our accounts with me. You can keep the houses and things for all the good they'll do you."
"This is ridiculous."
"You and Edward enjoy the next fifty years alone together. Goodbye Carlisle."
Esme went back in with the Denalis' and sat back talking with them.
Edward came slowly down the stairs.
"We're leaving Edward."
"Yes, let's go." and the two of them ran to their new home leaving the cars behind.