Chapter 14: Rose is a rose…what?

Disclaimer: The characters are Stephenie Meyer's just tweaked for my crazy mind.

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~"~ ~"~ ~"~ Bella's point of view

"Will Bella, Karen is Jared's little sister and a powerful witch." Merana simply stated then winking at Alice she said the next part while looking at her hands. "Crispin is an ancient and powerful vampire from before written history… and my ex-betroth."

The room went quiet and no one moved. I just sat there as a thousands thoughts ran through my head. Merana had be engaged, no betroth to someone but now isn't. I had just gathered my senses, or I should say gathered my questions when I noticed that Merana was back to talking to Crispin.

He was talking… about how much he loved her and still worried about her or that he didn't trust Jared. Wow didn't that sound familiar. Then when he stopped I looked to Merana who just looked torn and was shaking her head.

"Crispin I am not trying to hurt you and besides you of all knew that my whereabouts are taboo right now or the council will find me. I just will not put you or Karen in harm's way… Crispin yes you can handle the council I have no doubt in my mind on that but what about Karen and don't say that you have it covered. We both know that when the council wants something they will very well get it." She said though pausing in the middle. I could see she was struggling with something like.

I leaned forward to whisper something but Edward shifted and pointed to Esme. Looking over my shoulder I gasped at seeing Carlisle standing there behind her. He smiled at me while mentioning for me to remain quite. So settling back down in my seat I silently grunted as Edward just smirk while wrapping an arm around me and burying his head into my hair.

Suddenly Merana had my attention or rather was looking at me without actually looking at. It seemed whatever her friend Crispin had said upset her and she was looking away from him. 'But at me why?' I thought.

But before I could really catch her attention she was speaking. "For the fact that you don't know is the reason alone that you are still alive. Or that Karen is still by your side!"

Gasping at her words I realized that when she had told that it was only her and Jared at the bonfire she really meant it. She had to give up everything until she found whoever he is. I could never imagine doing something like that. 'Being around us must really make her homesick' I thought and then decided to really make her feel comfortable and a part of our family.

But just as I was thinking of ways to make her more of the family her next words had me swirling.

"Someone we knew and loved died because I told him. The council made his death look like an accident so not to cause a stir but the moment I saw the body I knew."

As I was reaching over to place a hand on Merana's I heard the woman, Karen, speak. "Do you mean Ralph? Because that…"

My heart broke seeing Merana distraught over telling them how she had to send a message to this council, whoever they are, and that it was her, who stole Ralph and started the fire. Then my blood was boiling hearing her speak about the arrest warrants and orders to kill her were issued by the council.

Edward was doing everything to console me because I was shaking and my heart was just pounding. When he kissed me is when I finally did start to calm down just in time to hear Crispin speaking again.

"Wait Sarah squashed those orders. I was there when she did!" just from that statement I could tell how much he still loved Merana. He really must have meant something to her to still be a part of her life.

"Yeah Sarah did but a few SAG's don't adhere to her rule. They are loyal and follow only the orders of the council. Which is another thing I needed to know and now I do!" Merana winked and smiled at the laptop's screen.

Though I made a mental note to ask her what SAG's were. But before I could ponder anymore she was speaking again and I didn't want to miss another word.

"Now Karen promise me you won't do anything. I mean anything to show that you know or to get back at the council. BMW don't even think it." Hearing this I almost laughed but Edward was faster then me at covering my mouth. Then I noticed Alice was doing the same to Emmett, which meant Alice had foreseen something.

Looking up into Edwards eyes I gave him my questioning stare but he just smiled and kissed me. But then both of our attention was once again drawn to the computer when Karen started talking.

"OK BME I won't do anything but the moment your mission is done I want first digs on the council and those SAG's." whoever this Karen person is, she really has a strange relationship with Merana. All of these nicknames and antics they keep displaying just really showed how tight they were.

Though seeing Merana once again laughing really lifted my mood and made my smile. Then she did something really weird. Merana leaned forward and gestured to Carlisle. The thing though was she didn't out of sight of the camera.

Almost spinning around to look to Carlisle I was surprised to see he had already moved. But before I could turn back Edward had me in his lap and Carlisle was leaning against the chair he was only a second ago occupied.

"Will I think that is enough for today." Merana announced and then almost a second later added, "Oh Cris you are forgiven for that stunt and calling Jared a mutt." Once again she paused but barely as she was chiming in, "So goodbye, love ya, take care till next time!"

She leaned forward like she was going to do something but before she could Crispin's pleading voice ranged out. "Wait Mera first give me a hint so I don't go crazy!"

I heard something cluttering and then Merana was giggling. So whatever Crispin had done was funny for even Carlisle was smiling though he was holding his hand to his mouth to keep from laughing. But before I could ask Edward who had buried his face in my shoulder to silent his own snickering, Karen was speaking.

"OH BME just give him the hint!"

At that Merana stood and Carlisle sat down. I almost burst out laughing as she squatted next to Carlisle and then did when Carlisle spoke.

"Will hello and goodbye old fart."

Everyone in the house was either gasping or laughing. Edward had to grab hold of the table to kept both of us in the chair. But we all stopped when a Flop and an Ouch ranged out from the laptop. I was lying on the table when I heard it and almost fell when Edward moved to look at the screen. But luckily for him and me Alice was there to catch me so I didn't bust my head open. Then she and I leaned around Edward to star at an empty screen. Though as soon as I noticed that a hand shot up and all I saw then was someone's mouth.

It was Crispin and he was yelling at the camera. "WHAT YOUR WITH HIM AND WAITED TILL NOW TO TELL. MERANA AM'NADIAL GAB…"

Now my mental list had grown from SAG's, BMW, BME, to why Carlisle had said old fart, to Merana's name. For before I knew it Merana had the laptop powered down and was moving it. Though that didn't stop Carlisle from jumping up and snatching her in a hug and whirling her around the room

Carlisle looked so happy I just couldn't believe my eyes, except I was having a hard time watching being that I was squashed between Edward and Alice. It seemed Alice foresaw dad's reaction and her and Edward had whisked me to the far corner before I could get hit like Emmett, Rose, Jasper were by Merana's shoes or feet or hands. Though she was actually just trying to escape and didn't mean it. Then again I thought it was weird when she reached out to Rose and somehow got of hold of her arm and was almost free until Carlisle started speaking.

"You took your mother's name! Merana Am'Nadial Gab…" but just like with Crispin Merana stopped him from saying her name. Merana actually slapped her hand against Carlisle's face. It should have hurt but Carlisle didn't look it or stunned that she did. He just waited for her to explain herself.

"I don't like people knowing my full name. Unless I say it… so please don't" she explained as she finally successfully escaped him and returned to where her laptop was.

As she moved so did Alice and Edward. They actually allowed me to walk back to my chair and sit down.

"I just have one question." Carlisle stated and Merana just stopped what she was doing and looked to him. "Where did Am'Nadial come from?"

Merana actually smiled and stood up straight like what she was about to say was the greatest thing she ever done. "Oh that's a mix of my grandmother's name with the second name momma gave." Carlisle as will as the rest of just looked at her. Though we all didn't know who she was talking about, it was just made weirder that Carlisle also didn't. But Merana didn't skip a beat and went right in to explaining. "Amosal and Nadia put together makes Am'Nadial. It helps keep them close to me as well as remind me who I am and what I am. Good and Evil."

For some reason it did make sense even though I didn't know either of those people or what she was talking about but Carlisle did. Cause he was smiling and nodding as if he approved.

Except the rest of us didn't and that's when everything turned into chaos.

Emmett was asking tons of questions while Jasper was going around looking for Merana's shoes. One was in the kitchen's sink while the other had landed in the piano. Edward seeing Jasper leaning into his previous piano took off to see what he was doing. I almost snorted when Edward collapsed seeing Jasper pull a shoe out of his piano. Esme was picking up the chairs that had fallen over until something caught her eye. It was Rose.

Rose was in Merana's face yelling something but she was talking so fast I couldn't understand a word. Alice was there trying her best to get Rose to back down or stop.

"Rose I'm sorry. I just wanted your help." Merana said. She didn't even move, raise a hand, or curse. She very simple spoke to her while looking her dead in the eye.

Rose stopped. Everyone stopped and focused on them. Alice looked like a deer caught in a car's headlights. Rose was like a statue, standing perfectly still, mouth closed, eyes wide, and hands opened and at her side.

Everyone that had stepped back moved closer. I think everyone had thought that Rose was going to do something or that something was going to happen but not this. Merana didn't even look hurt or mad at what Rose had been saying. And knowing Rose it wasn't something rosy.

"Earlier when I was talking with Cris I realized you reminded me of one of my friends. She's dead but sometimes I still feel her and I don't know why I didn't notice it but after Emmett had scurried out of here I realized it." Rose never moved or even blinked. Merana on the over hand had looked down and was staring at her hands.

'She really must miss her!' I thought standing up and moving around Esme I walked up to Merana and finally got to place my hand over hers. She looked to me with a crooked smile. But before I could do anything, Rose hugged Merana.

'…'

Silence no one moved or even breathed. After some time I had to and I didn't mean to but I gasped while inhaling. Rose and Merana turned to me and once again another first happened Rose hugged me. Though Merana was a part of it but still Rosalyn was hugging me.

I'm not sure when Carlisle, Jasper and Edward separated us but it was some time later and by then Esme and Alice had joined us. As Edward pulled me back I noticed Emmett. He had joined. I just started laughing. Edward looked at me and all I could do was point.

Emmett noticed me pointing at him, "What a guy can't hug?"

At that everyone was laughing even Rose.

"Rose no!" Edward said suddenly bringing the laughter to an end.

"Edward it's ok, Rose go ahead." Merana said without turning from Rose.

I wasn't sure what was going on but looking at Rose I know that it was a question. Which was weird? She never asked any questions, let alone wanted to know anything about her. Edward told me that on Sunday she just sat there and thought of different ways to get rid of her. She did listen but only because Carlisle would not let her leave especially after her episode in the dining room. So this was really weird cause whatever question she had Edward did not like it, which means it is very personal.

"Why can't anyone know your name?" Rose asked. I just stared at her. Of all the questions that is the one she asks.

"Well Rose I have several." Merana started as she snaked her arm through Rose's and pulled her to the living room. As it has become ritual that we sit there when discussing things, especially things of personal nature and due to the fact that Carlisle can just throw us out if gets to rowdy. Luckily it hasn't come to that, though Carlisle keeps Edward and Jasper on look for any behavior or thoughts.

In the living room Merana sat down on the Victorian couch. The one she was placed on, that she had disappeared from, and reappeared on Sunday. Though Rose sat with her and Emmett being Emmett joined them. Edward and I sat on the love seat in front of the doors and everyone else sat where they normally sit.

"When I was human my name was Merida, then I became Princess Merana, Nadia is an old name that came up several times as well as a few others that I wish not to spoke of. So no one knows my true name and I only just recently take the one you heard." Merana explained.

"So the fact that we know..." Rose started to say but Edward interrupted, "Rosalyn no..."

"Yes knowing I'm Merana Am'Nadial Gabriella Hawkyns makes you all very special!" Merana stated which had Edward staring at her. Merana must really trust us to tell us her name.

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