Chapter 15: Trouble Begins

*Emmett*

I sat by Bella's side as we waited for Carlisle to come get her. I stroked her hair and kissed her head.

"Bella? Are you ready?" Carlisle asked as he stepped into the room.

"Yes, I'm ready." She turned to me. "I'll see you in a little while. Finally."

"Yeah, you will. I love you."

"I love you. I love you, too, dad."

"To the stars, kiddo." Charlie leaned down and kissed her head.

"Hey, Carlisle, can I ask you something?" Charlie asked before he took off with Bella.

"Sure."

"How is it you were able to get her a transplant so quick? Doesn't it usually take months?"

"Yes, it does, but luckily, I've had a donor for her for awhile, in case she did come to me. After the tests, I made sure they were a match, and they were."

"You done that for me?"

"Yes. You are special. You deserve it." Carlisle smiled.

"Okay. Take care of her, doc." Charlie said.

"I will. I will come out and let you know when I am finished and how it went."

Everyone nodded. Charlie, Esme and I stood in the hall watching Carlisle push Bella away.

"Charlie, let's go get you some coffee. And maybe some food." Esme said in her gentle voice.

"Sounds good."

I stayed behind. Pacing the waiting room. I knew she was in good hands, but a side of me wanted to be right there with her being my mate.

"Calm down, grizzly. She will be fine." Jasper said from behind me, sending me a wave of calm.

"Thanks, man. I can't help it."

"I know. It's our instinct to want to be with our mate in these situations. She will be fine."

I nodded. "Hey, where is Alice?" I just realized she wasn't there.

"Don't know. Havent seen her in a few days. Probably off shopping, but it's strange her not letting me know."

It did seem kind of odd Alice up and leaving like that. Made me wonder what was going on.

Esme and Charlie came back thirty minutes later and we all sat in the waiting room. Charlie and I looking like we were about to go crazy waiting.

Three hours had gone by and not a word yet. I was about to go crazy when the door to the waiting roomed open. We looked up to see a smiling Carlisle.

"Shes in recovery. The transplant took wonderfully. She's still a bit under sedation. You may go in two at a time. Her eyes are bandaged, and will be for the next day or so. If you will follow me."

Charlie, Esme, Jasper and I followed Carlisle down the hall. Charlie and Esme went in first. After a few minutes, they came out and Jasper and I went in.

"Hey, short stack. Can you hear me?"

"Em?"

"Yeah, baby. It's me. How you feelin?" I leaned down and kissed her cheek.

"Tired. Who else is here?"

"It's Jasper darlin. Had to make sure you'd be alright." Jasper's deep drawl creeping out as he spoke.

"Hey, Jas."

"We will let you rest. See you in a bit in your room." Jasper touched her hand before he left.

"Don't worry. You will sleep most of the time we are here. I'll see you in a bit."

I walked out and joined the others. We each took turns sitting with her that night. Jasper and I hunted while Esme sat with Charlie.

When we arrived back, it was just sun up. Charlie was asleep in the fold out bed, Esme staring out the window.

"How is she?" I whispered.

"Coming out of the sedation." She stayed looking out the window, whispering low enough for just Jasper and I to hear. "Something isn't right, boys. Not with Bella, something else."

"How do you know?" Jaspered asked.

"I'm not sure. I do know we must keep a eye out on her while she stays here."

Esme's concern worried me. I trusted her. Jasper and I nodded. We would take turns, in a way that wouldn't draw suspicion from either Charlie or Bella.

We turned at the sound of movement. Bella was stirring awake. I made my way to her bedside and took her hand.

"Bella?"

"Em. Hey. What time is it?"

"Just about seven in the morning. How do you feel?"

"Good. Ready for the bandages to come off."

"In due time, dear. You don't want to ruin your new eyes. I'll let Carlisle know you are awake." Esme left the room.

"So, it worked?"

"Carlisle said they took. Just have to let them heal. Give it anothe day or so." I said with a smile.

"I've waited almost a year, I can wait another day." She lauged.

"Ah, Bella. Glad to see you awake. How do you feel?" Carlisle walked in with his professional demeanor.

"Good. How does things look?"

"Great. Should be able to take the bandages off soon. Another day I'd say. Your vitals look good. Going to keep you on IV fluids another day as well."

"Okay. I can wait another day to see." Bella laughed again.

"Good. I'll let you eat and rest a bit more."

"Good. I'm starved."

"I have your breakfast. Pancakes, eggs and bacon." Esme set the plate down in front of her.

"Thank you. Smells good."

I helped her eat since she was still kind of weak. She never once said no. As she finished up, a voice I hoped not to hear.

"Hello, Bella."

"Edward. What are you doing here?" I asked from the bed.

"Came to check on Bella of course."

"Well, thank you. I'm fine."

"Emmett, Jasper, can I speak to you in the hallway?"

Jasper and I nodded and walked out. We followed him down away from Bella's room.

"What is this about, Edward?" Jasper asked before I could.

"Have either of you seen Alice or Rosalie?"

"No. Not since I told her to leave last week."

"I haven't seen Alice in a few days. Why?"

"I think they are together. I thought I could hear their thoughts close by. My question is, why would they be together?"

"Mine, too. Rosalie better stay away from Bella. She's wanting me back and I won't leave Bella. I knew she was vindictive, but I hope it doesn't go that far." At this point, I was shaking. Rosalie was here, somewhere. I wasn't about to let her ruin what good thing I have now with Bella.

"Don't worry. I'll stay close so I can hear them when they arrive. Oh, and Emmett, dont worry about me. I never planned on touching Bella. I was teasing you. I knew she wouldn't mess with me. You have a faithful one." Edward winked at me.

"Thanks." I walked back into Bella's room to see her and Charlie talking.

"Everything okay?" Charlie asked.

"Yeah. Fine."

The rest of the night I would be on edge. I hated that. I put on a front so Bella or Charlie would worry. They didn't need to know what was going on. I just hoped Alice wasnt really planning anything with Rosalie. Jasper for one couldn't take it, neither could Bella after becoming close with her.

No one knew what lied ahead the next few days. All we cared about was keeping Bella safe. From anyone.

**A/N: yes, yes, third chapter in one day. :) hope you enjoy. Next chap will be from bellas pov. Thanks for the reviews! Keep them coming!**