So, this chapter gets the story moving on a bit. I can't tell you how many chapters are left of this story as I have a few more ideas up my sleeve for Bella. I think the 'calm' has left the building and the storm is just starting :)
CHAPTER 17
Today was the day! All my hard work for the last month or so has finally paid off. I was scared, excited, and nervous all at once. As soon as I woke up that Sunday morning, I jumped straight out of bed, heading for the shower. I skipped my morning snuggles with Jasper I was that eager. I had carefully laid out my attire for the day last night. Sneakers, sweat pants and one of Jasper's t-shirts. I heard Jasper laughing at my mix of emotions, but I was too busy rushing to get in the shower to take much notice. I was too anxious.
After my quick shower, a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice, I made my way into the lounge room where Emmett was playing a game on one of his many game stations.
"Hey Emmett, you got my stuff?" I asked eagerly. He paused his game to look at me, face splitting grin in place.
"You know I do." I couldn't contain my excitement as he ran at vampire speed to collect my stuff. He came back with belt, the kind Charlie wore on the job, two semi auto's, a mean looking knife, and extra bullets. I strapped them all into place, Garrett making an appearance behind me with my sword.
"Will you join us, Garrett?" I asked, looking hopeful.
"I suppose it wouldn't be a bad idea." He said.
"You don't want to leave Alice?" I asked. Garrett nodded his head.
"The patrol will be quicker if I came." He concluded.
"Even if it doesn't, you can still come back early. I just thought seeming you taught me how to use the sword, that you would like to see me use it correctly." I said, wanting him to come, but not wanting him to come because he feels he has to.
"I will join you, then. Alice and I will spend time together when I get back." Garrett concluded.
"Thank you, Garrett. It wouldn't be the same without you." I said, putting my hand on his shoulder.
"Are you ready, Bella?" Jasper asked from behind me.
"Yes." I said, turning to face him.
"Where are Peter and Charlotte?" He asked.
"Right here, Major." Charlotte answered from beside Peter, both standing in the door way.
"Good. Report." Jasper commanded.
"Five miles out of town, straight route on the highway out of Forks. A group of roughly 100 of the fuckers." Peter answered.
"They look more agitated then normal, Major. My guess is they haven't 'fed' in a while." Charlotte added. Jasper nodded his head and walked to stand beside me.
"Know the plan?" Jasper asked the five of us.
"Yes." We all said at the same time.
"Bella, tell me the plan." Jasper asked.
"Charlotte is to be by my side. You, Garrett, Peter and Emmett are going to stand in a loose circle around both Charlotte and I. I am to say when I've had enough or if I'm over whelmed. Not that I'd need to, you can feel my emotions." I said, rolling my eyes.
"Never the less, I want you to say it, regardless." Jasper said firmly.
"Yes, sir." I said, saluting him. That earned a couple of chuckles around the room, but were cut short by Jasper's stare.
"Let's go. On foot. No need to alert the military of any movement. Come, Bella." Jasper said, bending down for me to jump on his back. We took off, Jasper leading the way. Five minutes later, we were standing in the middle of the deserted road. I jumped off Jasper's back, taking position beside Charlotte. We waited in silence, but not for long. I soon saw a heard of them making their way to us slowly. I was shocked and disturbed briefly before I contained myself. They looked and sounded exactly the same as they were portrayed in the movies. I know I'd already seen them, but that was from a safe distance from a tall tree. This was different.
"Are you ok, Bella?" Jasper asked, turning to face me.
"Yeah, I'm good." I said, forcing a smile. He looked skeptical, but turned to face the hoard. They smelt me, because now they were running and screeching in my direction. I felt the adrenalin course through my body as all other emotions left my body. Here they come. One pushed past Jasper, coming straight at me. I didn't think, I just reacted. I pointed my gun at its head and pulled the trigger. It went down. It stayed down. Jasper, Peter, Garrett and Emmett were dismembering them at vampire speed, while Charlotte was watching my sides, and throwing any strays towards the boys. I used both my guns until I ran out of bullets, choosing to use my sword, I cut through them, making a huge mess. I didn't care, I felt free, there was something therapeutic about cutting through these zombies. I didn't dare read into it, I didn't want to ruin this... Freeing, amazing feeling I felt. Charlotte stayed by my side, watching my back and only interfering if I needed it. As quick as it started, it was done. I stood there, taking in all the carnage and blood stained road. Everything was deathly quiet again. I started to come down from my high, not feeling so great anymore. Jasper was by my side in a flash, checking me for injuries. I had none.
"Are you alright?" Jasper asked me, softly.
"Yes." I whispered.
"Good." He said, lighting two cigarettes and handing me one. I definitely needed it after that. We walked over to the others. They had just finished pilling the bodies, and were waiting for me to do the honours. Jasper handed me a pack of matches, and with a flick of my cigarette, I lit four match's and put them in different places around the pile, and it lit up.
"How did it catch fire so quickly?" I asked no one in particular.
"I brought some gas from home in a vile, and poured it over the top. I may have also put a few of those fire lighters in there, too." Emmett said with a grin and a wink.
"Why didn't I think of that?" I asked.
"As if you would have thought of something as cool as that. Your not me, I'm the master fire started." Emmett said laughing. I rolled my eyes and looked at Jasper.
"I think Emmett just officially stole the 'fuck tard' title from Peter." I said, trying not to laugh.
"Come on, let's get you home and showered." Jasper said, picking me up.
"We'll do this again tomorrow, won't we?" I asked Jasper.
"If you feel like your up to it." He answered.
"Oh, I will be. That was such a rush." I said.
"That feeling never gets old." Jasper said, more to himself than me. We ran home, Jasper in the lead again. He put me down just as we came through the front door. That's where everything becomes a bit hazy. One second I'm standing next to Jasper, the next I'm at the top of the stairs in Peter's arms. I could only guess that Edward attacked Jasper as Jasper had Edward pinned by his neck on the ground, both growling and snarling.
"What the fuck, Edward?!" I screeched, pulling away from Peter and running down the stairs.
"Stay back, Bella!" Jasper ordered between growls. I stopped at the bottom of the stairs, about 10 feet away. I crossed my arms, waiting for Edward to speak.
"You put her in danger! Are you mad!?" Edward growled.
"She was and is perfectly safe." Jasper said, also growling.
"Are you fucking serious? What I do is none of your concern! You knew I was training for this. I am well protected and can defend myself. You knew about this! Why choose now to share your opinion? I have every right to be out there fighting. They took my mother!" I screamed, visibly shaking with anger.
"Your human, Bella. You could have easily been killed. I didn't take any of you seriously." Edward said, still locked in a stare down with Jasper.
"I'm only still human because of you!" I screeched. I was loosing my temper. Jasper stood up, bringing Edward with him. The family had gathered around the front entrance. Watching the spectacle unfold. Edward pushed Jasper off and glared at him.
"You are an idiot. How could you be so dense?" Edward growled at Jasper.
"Bella has every right to want to fight and avenge her mother. She would have done it anyway without our help. What would have been stupid was not prepare and train her!" Jasper growled back. I stomped over to them and stood with my back to Jasper, facing Edward.
"This is none of your business, Edward." I said quietly, sticking my face as close as I could to his, gritting my teeth. "If you had have just let James' venom spread, we wouldn't be arguing. Hell, I could have saved Renee and Phil." I saw hurt flash briefly across his face before he took off out of the house. I looked around at everyone, still shaking. I started pacing, but didn't make it far before Jasper cradled me in his arms, washing calm over me. I breathed a sigh of relief, and apologised to everyone, making my way up stairs to have my well deserved shower. I think I thoroughly stunned everyone with my out burst. Being with Jasper has brought me out of my shell. I didn't have to conform or bend to anyone's wishes anymore. I could finally breathe. I took another deep breath, and Jasper grabbed my hand and squeezed it gently in support.
I hoped Edward's mate turned up soon. I know I shouldn't have said those things to Edward, but I couldn't help or stop the verbal vomit from spewing violently from my mouth. Maybe now he will understand how I've felt all this time. Either way, I'm going to spend some time with Alice, maybe we could work out a way to get Ana here faster. I don't think any of us will survive another out burst from Edward or myself. For now, I planed to concentrate on getting out of these blood stained clothes and sharing the shower with my mate, for tomorrow forecasts more patrolling and avenging Renee.