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CHAPTER 6
A few days passed without incident. The pack simultaneously patrolling as per usual, and the Cullen's took turns running a perimeter around the town. At first, nothing was out of the ordinary. We thought we were in the clear, until about a week after the initial breakout. I was on my way to the Cullen's. When I arrived, Alice was massaging her temples in the corner, eyes shut tight. The rest of the Cullen's were in various poses, scattered around the lounge room. The feeling of tension so thick in the air it was almost choking me. Esme was in Carlisle's arms, a frown marring her beautiful face. Jasper came up behind me and slipped his arms around me tightly.
"What's going on?" I asked.
"It's started." Was all Jasper whispered in my ear.
"It seems the 12 corpses washed up in different places and ran a rampage. It's only in the coastal towns and city's, but people are already going into a panic. I suspect they will be here within the next day or two. One washed up in Italy and made quite a mess. Aro has given the all clear to do what needs to done to protect our food supply." Carlisle spoke softly.
"The pack.." I started but Jasper cut me off.
"I rang Billy just before you arrived. He passed the message on. There's more..." I went to question Jasper but Carlisle piped up.
"It wasn't just the 12 that washed ashore. It seems Dr. Greer wasn't exactly truthful in how many patients he 'treated'."
The numb feeling was back. I couldn't move my mouth. Jasper sent me some calm. I squeezed his hand in gratitude.
"How many?" I finally asked.
"I'm not exactly sure, but 12 couldn't cause this much damage. I'm guessing it had to be roughly 100." Carlisle said looking at me. I blanched. How did he get away with it? Treating so many people and not raising suspicion any earlier? I couldn't voice my questions. My head was swimming. Renee came to mind. Was she ok?
"I have to get Renee back here! We need to protect her!" I almost screamed. My vision was becoming cloudy. I took a few deep breaths. Jasper tried to push me some calm but I pushed it away. I spun around to stare daggers at him.
"Stop! Now is not the time to be calm! Renee could be in danger!" I screamed at Jasper.
"We can't leave here, we need to protect forks." Jasper said calmly.
"Edward said he wouldn't come back unless the situation got worse, right? Well, it's worse! Tell him to go get Renee and bring her back here!" Yes, that could work.
"Bella," Carlisle began.
"No! I won't loose her! If you won't call him, I'll do it myself! And if he won't help me, I'll be going to get her myself!" I said, stomping outside. I needed some space. I pulled out my phone and dialled Edward's number. It only rang once before he answered.
"Bella, what's wrong?" Edward said.
"Carlisle said you would come back if things got worse, yes?" I asked bluntly.
"Yes, I said that. Why? What's happened?"
"The shit hit the fan, that's what happened. You need to come back, but I need you to do something for me." I said, softening my voice.
"Anything Bella." He answered. I took a deep breath.
"Please, Edward, go get Renee. I'm frightened for her life. I need her back here so I can protect her."
"Bella, I don't know..."
"You just said you would do anything, why are you suddenly back tracking?" I said, venom in my voice.
"Ok Bella. I'll leave straight away. Ring her now and tell her to prepare to leave."
"Thank you Edward. I really, truly, appreciate this."
"I know Bella. I'll see you in a couple of days." Edward disconnected the phone after that. I let out a sigh of relief. I hoped it wasn't too late. I rang Renee, but there was no answer. I tried the home phone, but it was disconnected. Something didn't feel right, but I pushed it aside. Surely she just left the receiver off the hook by accident. And maybe she just didn't hear her phone. I opted for a quick text. No point ringing her over and over again. I text Phil the same thing just incase. Then I waited. I lit a cigarette, giving myself something to while I waited. I finished my cigarette and lit another. Still nothing. I butted it out. If I had another cigarette my throat would probably be sore. Jasper joined me in my pacing I had started when I first called Edward. He didn't speak. He just held my hand.
"What's the plan?" I finally asked.
"At the moment, Emmett is trying to talk Rose into letting him buy some guns." I cracked a smile.
"Tell him I want some, too." I said. I heard Emmett's booming laughter at my answer from inside, then a loud, resounding smack I'm sure came from Rose.
"What about Charlie? He needs protection, too. I know you won't let me go back home." I said. Then an idea struck me.
"I'll send him to the Rez. The pack can protect him. I'm sure he knows of the out break by now. As if on cue, my phone rang, Charlie's name on the screen. I kept it short. I told him to pack up and head to the Rez. I was staying with the Cullen's and I'll keep in touch. I didn't leave room for argument. To prove my point, I sent a text to Jacob to escort Charlie to the Rez, and that we should meet to discuss what was to happen. I made my way back into the house, feeling a little more in control of myself.
"Edward is on his way to get Renee now. I've sent my dad to the Rez, and I've told Jacob that we need meet to discuss what's to happen now. I'll be staying here for the mean time." I announced to Carlisle, Esme, Emmett and Rose. Alice was still deep in concentration. I approached her and put my hand on her shoulder.
"Don't, Alice. Stop trying to see. It won't do any good."
She snapped her eyes open and stared at me with such annoyance and anger I flinched back, removing my hand from her shoulder. Her features immediately softened.
"I'm sorry Bella, I didn't mean to frighten you." She said sincerely. I embraced her. There wasn't anything else I could say to ease her frustration. I hoped my comfort was enough to soothe her. It seemed to do the job, as I released her, there was a smile tugging at her lips.
"There is one thing I did see; and that was your extended stay here. So, I went shopping and got you a whole new wardrobe so you don't have to leave." I suppressed a groan, not wanted to dampen her spirits. I just smiled and embraced her again. She suddenly stood rigid in my arms. I pulled back and looked at her. It wasn't a vision. I glanced at everyone else. They were all tensed and still.
"The pack is approaching." Jasper said, moving at vampire speed to the door and opening it to let the pack in.
"What's the plan?" Sam said, just standing inside the door, also rigid like the Cullen's.
"I think the treaty should be void until this mess is cleaned up. None of us can properly protect ourselves or the people if we don't work together. This is a threat to all if us, and we can't properly eradicate the problem while the treaty still stands." I looked at Jasper as he spoke. His tone was commanding, leaving no room for argument. He stood straighter, making him taller, and his face was as hard as stone, his eyes pools of never ending black. This was the Major, God of war. I always secretly wanted to see this side of him, while terrifying, it was sexy. Sam blanched at Jasper's tone and stance. I couldn't see the pack, they opted to stay in the driveway. It took Sam a few seconds to compose himself. He just nodded at Jasper, and extended his hand in a gesture of compliance. Jasper accepted the gesture, and with a firm and authoritative tone, said
"I want a status report from either you or one of the pack every hour, just as I will report to you with our findings. Run a perimeter and I'll send one of mine to do the same. Once we can establish the level of what the immediate danger is, we can set a concrete plan. Understood?" Sam just nodded, and turned on his heel, leaving with the pack. Jasper turned to the rest of the Cullen's.
"Go. Now." He said, and in the blink of an eye, everyone was gone but the Major and I. I squirmed under his intense gaze. He was projecting pure lust and love that had my knees buckling and my heart racing. He approached me slowly, a mischievous smirk playing on those beautiful, kissable lips. He grabbed me roughly on my hips and pulled me flush against him.
"We don't have much time." He said seductively. I inhaled sharply. His hand moved to the back of my hair and pulled my head back roughly, grazing his teeth down the length of my exposed neck. I was jelly in his hands. He lifted me in his arms and had me up stairs in his room before I could blink. He laid me on the bed, and removed his clothes too fast for me to see, and lowered himself on top of me.
"Trust me?" He asked.
"With my life." I answered.
"Good." He kissed me passionately and ripped my clothes from my body in one swift movement. He sheathed me in on quick thrust. I felt the sting of my virginity breaking only momentarily as Jasper sent me all the lust and love he felt for me. I looked into his black eyes and Whispered "I love you." Before I got lost in the the Bermuda Triangle that was our love making.