A/N: Hey guys. Here it is. The end of Season 2. I combined the last to episodes of the season and it's going to be a long one so bear with me. When I get to season 5 things are gonna be changing to AU a bit more because I just can't kill off Opie and leave Bella a single parent but I don't we'll see where the story takes us. I do have a back up love interest for her if it takes that road. Here's the next chapter. Let me know what you think!

Disclaimer: I do not own SOA or Twilight. Nor do I own Hulu or the website that helps me with my inspiration for these chapters. TIA.

Chapter 29: The Culling/ Na Triobloidi

Bella POV

Opie hadn't been happy that I'd kept it from him that Clay had planned to have me killed, but in the end he said he understood. The next day, I was working in the office when Dad came in and said that Clay and Jax had told them about Gemma. I figured they wanted to keep the part about me quiet (which I agreed). The guys spent the next couple of days coordinating with the other Charters about what they were planning, while Gemma, Tara, Lyla and I worked on getting the clubhouse organized. In the next couple of days we were planning on going on lockdown so the clubhouse was going to be full.

The day of lockdown arrived and I could feel my anxiety rising. The guys were planning on dealing with Zobelle and his crew and then they'd work on Jimmy O and the Volturi. I had no idea how anything would play out and I worried about the guys. However I couldn't show that worry. I had to be strong for them and for the kids.

Opie and I loaded everything into the car that we thought we might need over the next couple of days, got the kids in the car and headed to the clubhouse. Jax and Tara pulled in behind us and as I got out of the car I heard Jax tell Juice to lock it down. We made our way inside and the kids quickly found Lyla and her son Piper. I found Dad and went to hug him. All of a sudden Dad whistled loudly. "Everybody! Listen up!" Dad yelled.

Clay stood up on a table and addressed the group. "I want to welcome you all to Club Reaper. I'm glad you made your reservations early 'cause as you can see, we are booked to capacity. You're here because you're family. And because SAMCRO takes care of its own. Next couple of days, this club's got some business to handle that could put our members and the people connected to us in…unfriendly situations. Now chances are, nothing's going to happen, but…people have already been hurt on my watch." Clay said and I looked over at Gemma. She gave me a small smile. I looked at Clay. "And that ain't ever going to happen again. Nobody gets in. Nobody leaves without an escort. You got a safety concern, you talk to Piney. You got a comfort concern, you talk to my Queen or my niece Bella." I smiled. "Under this roof, you'll all be safe. Want you to make yourself at home. I love all of you." Clay finished.

When the boys came out of Church, Ope pulled me to the side and told me that they were going to meet with Jimmy O and he was going to try and get some information out of him about the Volturi. I hoped he was right and that he could get information. I had to admit that I was scared. I had no idea what would happen. I just hoped that everything would be okay.

Opie POV

I knew that Bells was mentally freaking out. It was like I could sense it. I'd left Bells at the clubhouse and told her to stay put. I didn't want to take any chances of someone trying to grab her. I told Pops to keep an eye on her. I was hoping to get some information out of Jimmy when we met up to get the AK's. I needed to do this for Bells.

Victoria POV

"How do you plan to get her away from the Sons?" I asked.

"I haven't figured that out yet. But one thing I know is she won't be able to stand being cooped up for long. That's when we'll make our move. I want you to tail her every move. When you see the opportunity grab her." Jimmy said. I nodded.

I gathered what I needed and headed to my rental car. This could take a while.

Bells POV

I was sitting on a picnic table waiting for the guys to get back when I saw Dad pull in first. I lit a cigarette and waited for him. He walked over to me. "You okay, kid?" He asked me.

"yeah. Just ready for all of this to be over. You know, when everything happened in Forks… we both did things that normally shouldn't have happened and when we came back we were both different. Dad, I want you to promise me something." He nodded. "If anything happens to me…take care of Ope and the kids."

"Bells, nothing is going to happen but if it does…I promise." He said wrapping an arm around my shoulders. "You know, I know that I missed out on a lot when you were growing up but I gotta say…you're the best kid a guy could ask for."

I couldn't help but laugh. "You have to say that."

That night Opie and I were laying in bed and even though we were tired neither of us could sleep. I told Opie about my day (including the part about my conversation with my Dad). Ope told me that the other Charters were coming early in the morning including Tacoma. I knew that meant that Kozik was coming up. I was hoping that maybe I could pull him aside and find out what the beef between him and dad was all about. Ope told me that they found out that Zobelle was selling guns to the Mayans to help with their Heroin sell. He told me about their confrontation with Weston and how he didn't believe them about Zobelle and Alvarez. He told me about the meeting with Jimmy. He said that Jimmy denied knowing anything about the Volturi other than what was publicly known. Ope said that the guys had to hold him and Dad back from nearly attacking him. I couldn't help but wonder if Jimmy had somebody watching me.

When morning came, Ope had been right. The other Charters had arrived and they were trying to figure logistics of the day. I saw Tara feeding Abel, Mary helping the kids with breakfast. Gem had decided to let me spend the day in the office doing some filing and working on a supply order while we were locked down. She said this would be the best time to do inventory. That and she knew that I'd be going stir crazy today.

After breakfast I headed to get started.

Tig POV

After breakfast I watched Bells walk over to the office. Gem had told me that Bells was gonna do inventory. Even though she was still on the lot I didn't want her alone. I grabbed Kozik and pulled him to the side. "Listen, I know that you and I don't get along but I need a favor." I said. He looked at me skeptically. "My kid is out in the garage doing inventory. I need you to be her bodyguard."

He nodded. "Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to her." Kozik said.

Bella POV

I was sitting in the office working on some filing when out of the corner of my eye I saw Kozik walk in. "My Dad send you?" I asked.

He nodded. "He's just worried about you." He said.

"No he's concerned that Jimmy and the Italians are going to grab me." I said. He walked over and sat on the couch. I turned to face him. "Can I ask you something?" He nodded. "Hap says that you and Dad used to be good friends. What happened there?"

He sighed. "Your dad and I were in the military together. That's how we met. It was a rough time for him. He'd just gotten out of jail for vehicular manslaughter and the judge ordered him to the military. When our time was up, I told him that I was planning on joining the SONs, told him it might be good for him. So we did. We rented a little apartment and we bought a dog." He pulled a picture out of his inside Kutte pocket. He handed it to me. "Her name was Missy." He said.

"Was? What happened to her?" I asked.

"It was shortly after your Dad and Colleen started dating. The front door got left open…she ran out and…got hit by a car. Your dad blames me." Kozik said.

"I'm sorry. It was an accident. It could have happened to anyone." I said.

"Thanks. I don't think he'll ever forgive me." He said.

"You never know."

Later that night, the guys all came in talking about how both Weston and Zobelle were in police custody. Opie told me that in the morning we were going to the police station and wait to see what happens.

THE NEXT MORNING…

We all piled in front of police station and waited for Unser to come out and tell us what was going on. We'd been there for a couple of hours when Unser came out. "Bad news for Law Enforcement. Weston and Zobelle are both walking." Unser said.

"How?" Jax asked.

"Chucky's testimony don't hold up. And…Zobelle has been working for the FBI all along." Unser said.

"A rat?"

Unser nodded. "Trading senators and AB shot callers." Unser told us. We all just shook our heads.

When I got back to the clubhouse, I headed back to the office to keep working on my supply order. I had this feeling in the pit of my stomach that something bad was about to happen.

Tara POV

That afternoon, while the guys were dealing with Zobelle and Weston, Bella was working in the office while Gemma and I were out running errands. Once we had everything loaded in the car, I noticed that Gemma was watching someone. "Give me those. I'm driving." She said.

"Okay." I said. We pulled behind a car. I recognized the driver. "That blonde…she's the one you chased." I said. "Who is she, Gemma?"

"Zobelle's daughter. She's the one who told me her baby was choking. Hit me over the head." Gemma said.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"Forward sweetheart."

Gemma and I followed the car that Zobelle's daughter was driving to a house and we parked on the street. "What are we doing here, Gemma? That rape would have destroyed most women, but it made you stronger, wiser, compassionate. Whatever it is you think you have to do, you're past it." I said.

"My son, my husband, their brothers. They're out there risking their lives, their freedom for me. This is how I do my part. God's put her in my path, so I can fix that part of me that they ripped open. I'm supposed to do this." She said.

"Jesus." I said. "Do you even hear what you're saying?"

"Get my grandson home safe. Love you Tara. I'm glad your with my boy." She said before climbing out of the car.

"Gemma, please don't do this." I begged.

"I'll be okay." She said before walking away from the car towards the house.

"Hey. Where's she going?" Half-Sack asked me as he approached the driver's window.

"Stay here. She may need to get out fast." I said.

I pulled away from the house and headed towards Jax's. I needed more bottles for Abel. I was packing a bag in the kitchen when I heard the front door. "Jax?" I called out.

"It's just me." Sack said.

"Where's Gemma?"

"I don't know. Feds raided the house. I had to leave." He said.

"Oh shit."

"You better call Jax." He said and I nodded.

I picked up the landline and dialed Jax's number. "Hey." He said when he answered.

"Um…I didn't want to bother you with this…" I started.

"What's the matter?" He asked.

"It's Gemma. She followed Zobelle's daughter in the…" I turned around and there was a gun pointed in my face. He snatched the landline out of my hand. I heard Jax calling my name before the stranger hung up on him. "What are you doing? What do you want?"

"Gemma killed my Eddy." The man said. It was in that moment that I recognized the guy. He was the Irishman that I'd patched up weeks ago. "Figured I'd kill an old lady, even the score." Half-Sack made a move towards me. "Don't get brave boyo." He looked at me and I nodded. "Sit. Sit!"

Bella POV

I'd left the kids with Lyla when Kozik got a call from dad asking us to go over to Jax's place. It seemed odd but we did it anyway. When we got there something was off. Tara's car and a bike was in the driveway… and the front door was open. "Stay behind me." Kozik said and I nodded.

We slowly made our way in the front door. In the doorway to the kitchen was half-sack…dead. "Tara!" I yelled. I ran through the house looking for her. I found her in Abel's room tied to the rocking chair.

I quickly untied her. "Tara, what happened?" I asked her.

"The irishman…The one that we patched up." She said through tears. "He took Abel."

I felt as if my heart had stopped. Cameron Hayes had kidnapped Abel. I took a deep breath. "It's okay. The guys will find him." I told her.

"They killed Half-sack." She whimpered.

"I know. It's going to be okay."

An hour later, Charming PD was interviewing all of us. We told them what we knew without giving too much detail.

I didn't know much at the moment but what I did know was that Cameron Hayes was a dead man!