Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

An Imperfect Life

By Midnight Dreamer

Chapter 27: Who is your Friend?

(BPOV)

Okay now I’m lost. Should I tell them that this is Dracula or should I keep it hidden for a while and let them get used to him? I don’t know how they will react to me standing this close to the all time most powerful and supposedly scariest vampire to ever walk the earth.

So then don’t tell them! Wait a while and see if they can handle it. Maybe they will surprise you.

She has a point you know; why don’t you just wait and see what they think.

Hey do you think you could both stay out of my head awhile and let me think for myself without the peanut gallery making comments?

…..

Good that’s much better. I guess we will just play it by ear then.

“Carlisle, everyone. This is Simon. Simon this is Carlisle my dad, the beautiful woman next to him is his mate Esme or mom. Then you have the stunning blond bombshell that is Rosalie and the burly brute next to her is my brother Emmett. Next you have the solemn silent one who is my best friend and confidant Jasper. The hyper bouncing pixie person is Alice, and last but not least this pain in my ass is none other then Edward.”

“Hello”

Choruses of Hi’s and hello’s were said.

“So are we going to go to that hotel so I can get some rest? I would really like to get the rest of this story out of the way in a comfortable local.”

“Oh yes of course Bella dear” ah Esme our savior.

She will find any chance to dote on me, I know she has missed cooking for me. However I believe Emmett probably ate more then enough for both of us. Since I was so tired Jasper offered to piggyback me back to the hotel they were staying at. Once I got comfy, the questions started.

“Are you hurt in anyway?” Carlisle asked.

“Nope just tired”

“Where did Riley take you?” Jasper asked.

“I’ve been here in Russia the whole time”

“Where did you sleep?” Emmett.

“He had this creepy little cabin about 1 hour outside the city”

“He didn’t starve you did he. Were you warm enough?” asked Esme

“No Mom he didn’t starve me. But he is nowhere near as good a cook as you. It was plenty warm in the cabin. Just so as to clear up anymore ‘Riley’ questions, he didn’t hurt me, I was fine, he never tried anything, and he actually helped a little.”

At that everyone looked slightly shocked. So I decided I would explain.

“You see after I talked to Carlisle I decided to use his delusions against him. I told him I was looking for family in Russia and he helped me locate the records in the old Romanov Palace.”

“And?” Carlisle asked ever so curious.

“We found out that some of our family actually lived here in St. Petersburg on the land that the Palace now sits on. Some of them actually worked in the Palace during the revolt.”

Simon went frigid for a brief moment so quick that I don’t think anyone else noticed. I wonder what’s got his panties in a twist?

My panties are fine for your information. I was here around the time of the revolts. I knew many of the workers in the Palace. Bella what are your ancestors last names?

Um…Swan, McCarty, or Dwyer. Why?

Bella how far back did you see of those records?

None Riley had found it just before you had returned and we fried his ass!

Very lady like Bella. I think we need to go back there and see if we can find them again.

Again why?

Just something I need to check on.

Okay now I know something is going on. Edward keeps looking at me and Simon as if he knows we are having this silent conversation but is pissed because he can’t read into it to find out. God I loved my abilities. I love how he can’t get in my head. Jasper was chuckling lightly in the corner. I looked at him and raised my eyebrow to question him.

“The amusement rolling of you is rather catching Bella.”

“Oh I was just thinking about a few things.”

“Uh huh. If that’s the story your going with and it helps you sleep at night you go on with your bad self, but when your ready to talk I’m here.”

“Oh Jasper you know I only come to you with my problems. Carlisle?”

“Yes Bella”

“Do you think we could go back and see if we could find those files again. I want to see them for myself. Riley was disposed of before I got a chance to look at them and I didn’t want to wait around and watch.”

Little did they know how long I actually stood there watching that S.O.B. burning. It was rather cleansing if you ask me.

“That is fine Bella. I would love to get a closer look at these documents myself before we head back home. I’m assuming as we didn’t find what we were looking for in the first place, we all will be heading home. Simon you are welcome to come stay with us for awhile if you would like.”

“Thank you Carlisle that is a very generous offer and I think I will be more then happy to except, it has been a long time since I have had someone to talk to. I would love to get to know each of you more, especially you my dearest Bella.”

I saw Edwards face scowl at that endearment and a low growl start in his chest but Jasper soon calmed that shit right down before it got out of hand. What the hell was his problem anyway? It’s not like he has some claim over me. I will have to speak with Jasper after we get home and all of this is cleared up.

 The next morning we headed back to find the files. It didn’t take long to find what we were looking for. Carlisle and Simon gathered most of them and said we were taking them home with us to study further. Translation: Carlisle found something interesting and isn’t ready to share with the class yet! Oh well at least Simon saw some of it, I will talk with him.

Not happening Bella you will have to wait like the rest of the students.*chuckling*

But that’s not fair this is my future and family we’re discussing and I have a right to know. Carlisle will tell me first anyway and ask what I would like to share with the others so *sticks tongue out*.

Okay, okay I get it, this is your operation and he is just following orders.

That’s right the others don’t know the real reason we are here.

Wait what? The real reason. I thought you were here to find out about your family?

I am but in order for me to do that, I needed to find you!

Me! Why me?

Well we researched as far back as we can go and my great-however many grandfather was not listed, and with the abilities I already am showing Carlisle believes you may be it.

Oh.

It got very quiet in my head after that. I let Simon alone to do his thinking and pondering. I know it was a lot for me to take in as well. Hell I still don’t believe it totally. When we got back to the hotel Carlisle told me and Emmett to get some rest we were leaving in the morning for home. Awe home. I can’t wait to be in my own bed, with my own things. I was thinking of asking Simon to stay with us at our house since there are extra rooms and all. The Cullen house is rather crowded already. As far as I know the others are still there awaiting our return.

Two hours of flying later we were landing in Seattle. Home sweet home. I could use a hot shower, some clean clothes, and more sleep. Simon hasn’t said anything since we talked yesterday. Maybe I should talk to him.

Simon are you okay?

Yes Bella. I’m fine. You just surprised me that’s all.

I’m sorry. I know it’s a lot to take in. I’m not sure I still believe it.

We will have to look at the documents together and see if we can figure this out. If you truly are my descendant there is a lot we need to discuss.

That’s fine. I would like nothing better then to get this all cleared up. Would you like to stay with Emmett and I? We have more then enough room and you won’t be as crowded.

That sounds wonderful Bella. Yes, and thank you.

We must have been conversing long enough to drawl Edwards attention because he was scowling again. Great! A pissy Edward is all we need.

“Jasper?”

“Yes Bells?”

“Could I speak with you privately when we get home?”

“Sure what’s on your mind?”

“Just some questions I have been wondering about.”

“Okay. Your place or mine?”

“You know how corny that sounds?” he chuckled at me but answered.

“Yes but answer anyway.”

“Fine. Mine.”

“Oh I see. That kind of private”

We both looked at Edward who was scowling even more then before. You know he really can be a stick in the mud. Sometimes I think he likes knowing everything before everyone else! Well I can’t wait to knock him down a peg or two.

After we returned to the Cullen home we found a note from Kate saying that they had to leave and meet up with Carmen, they already put it off longer then was expected because of me going missing. Everyone went there own ways after that. Esme to the kitchen followed closely by Emmett and Rose. Carlisle to his study. Edward went to the library. He was playing his piano. Alice went to do something. Probably shopping. I looked at Jasper and he nodded. Then I spoke to Simon.

“Would you like to stay here and get to know everyone or come to the house and get settled?”

“I think I will come with you. I could use a chance to clean up and rest.”

We left then for the house. Jasper carrying me again so this way they could run. When he put me down on the door step I stood for a second to steady myself and then opened the door and walked in.

“Simon your room is up the stairs second door on you left. The bathroom is directly across the hall. Jasper and I will be in the basement if you need anything.”

“I won’t bother you Bella, I can find things rather quickly on my own. Thank you again for allowing me to stay in your lovely home.”

Really Bella. You are giving me directions to find a room in your house that I have already seen inside your head. I know the complete layout of your house and the Cullen’s.

Shit right sorry. I just figured to keep up pretenses we would at least pretend we didn’t have constant conversations in our heads.

*laughing* Good point. You go have fun with Jasper. He is extremely curious about me. He is sending strong protective vibes out. He must really care for you.

They all do in their own weird ways. But thank you none the less. We will talk more later.

Okay. Good day Bella.

We parted ways just then, Jasper and I found our way to the basement. Alice sound proofed the place so even vampires couldn’t hear anything from down here. We sat with our legs folded facing each other.

“Well Bells you wanted to talk. Here I am. So spill it.”

“Okay to start off with. What has gotten into Edward?”

“Well he is aggravated that he didn’t get to do his ‘make Bella want me again’ scheme, he is pissed cause Riley took you, mad cause he didn’t get to save you and jealous of Simon.”

“Jealous?”

“Yes. Jealous. You seem to have this unspoken bond with him. Edward doesn’t understand. He knows you love him but is afraid he is going to lose you to Simon.”

“Well I guess that makes sense then, but I have to tell you that I’m not in love with him. Yes I care for him and love him in a way but not the way I think he believes me to. Okay next question. What is going on with you and Alice? I can feel the tension rolling off of both of you whenever you are close.”

“Well that’s a little more complicated to explain. She has been drifting away from me since you were taken. I think she feels it is somehow my fault. That I should have anticipated his moves and stopped him from taking you. Even though she didn’t see him do it either.”

“Well it’s no one’s fault I was taken. So she will just have to get over it.”

“I don’t think she will Bells. We separated last week.”

“Oh Jasper I am so sorry. This is all because of me.”

“No Bella this isn’t because of you. She lost her faith in me, there for her love also.”

I got up and hugged Jasper. He so looked like he needed it.

“Okay Bells my turn. What is up with you and Simon?”

“It’s nothing we just understand each other. That and he saved my life.”

“Bella. There is more to it then that. I can feel your emotions remember.”

“Oh alright. I will tell you what is going on but you have to keep everything from Edward and everyone else until I say okay?”

“Sure Bells”

“Well Simon isn’t really Simon.”

“What do you mean?”

“Simon is Dracula”

“What?”

“You heard me. I am not repeating myself.”

“No I heard you, I’m just not sure I believe you.”

“Would you like to talk to him?”

“Hell yeah!”

I laughed at this. I wonder if the sound proofing works for thoughts too? Only one way to find out.

Simon. Can you hear me?

Yes Bella I can hear you.

Could you come down to the basement please. Jasper needs some reassurances.

About what?

Just come down here and I will explain.

Soon Simon was sitting next to me.

“Okay I’m here now what can I do for you?”

“Simon could you please tell Jasper who you are?”

Bella are you sure about this?

Yes I’m sure I trust Jasper with all my secrets.

Okay here it goes. Jasper can you hear me?

Whoa how are you doing that?

I can input my thoughts and words into others minds as well as read them.

Like Edward reads thoughts?

More like Edward and Aro reads thoughts.

You mean you not only know what I am thinking now but everything I have ever thought?

Yes Jasper.

Hey could we get to the point please. This silent conversation is actually kind of deafening.

Whoa Bells how did you get in my head?

I don’t know. Simon your input on this new development would be helpful here.

Well Bella how much of this do you want Jasper to know?

How much of what? Bella what am I missing? Does this have anything to do with why Carlisle has been hiding things and sneaking off to see you all the time?

Yes Jasper this is the reason why and Simon, I think we can trust Jasper to know everything up to this point. He knows everything from my past so why not know my future too.

Your future? Can Alice see this?

No! Simon will explain everything.

“okay enough head talking let’s get this all out in the open. Simon care to take over from here?”

“Sure Bella. I think I know a tad more then you do seeing as I can hear Carlisle thoughts from here, I can update us on what he has found so far.”

“That is so cool Bella. His is by far better then Edwards.”

“Okay let’s get this over with. My name is Simon. I became a vampire over 35000 years ago. I don’t know how I was changed it just sort of happened. I was dying after being attacked by a wild animal of some sort. Over the years I have found I have many abilities. Some more useful then others. I found I could make others like myself but only made a few companions. I got very lonely over the centuries and longed for the companionship of a woman. So I bedded a young bride and found after several weeks that she was with child. I wasn’t sure how that was possible seeing as how I am supposed to be dead. She gave birth to a healthy young boy. Isaiah. I watched as he grew older and had a family of his own. My first grandchild was also a boy. After several generations I noticed that my male blood line only produced more males. Then one blessed time my great-great-great grandson had a daughter. I watched as she grew. She started to change as she aged. She became more aware of her surroundings. She could run faster then most vampires, hear better and smell better. She grew stronger then most vampires as well. When she married it was a joyous day. We hoped to see her children grow, but it would never happen. She was infertile. So the line died out with her. She eventually grew tired of this life and sought out another of our kind once her husband had passed and joined him in the afterlife. So I started again in a different part of the world. History repeated itself once again. A girl child was conceived and she too was infertile but instead of killing herself like the other did she and her mate decided to make him immortal so they could continue their lives together for all eternity. There were 5 in all. But there could be another if the last bloodline continued.”

“Do you know where they are now?”

“Yes I do. Jasper has met one of my daughters several times and considers her family. You my dearest Bella have yet to meet my darling Carmen.”

“Carmen? As in Tanya, Kate and Irina’s Carmen?”

“Yes Jasper. One and the same.”

“Does she know what she is?”

“No none of my children know who they are. Only the Females that are born of my bloodline ever turn vamp. For some reason it skips the males. I was hoping Carlisle could help me figure out why?”

“I’m sure he would be thrilled to help. But that doesn’t explain you and Bella.”

“I was getting to that. Now where was I? Oh yes. Carmen had met Eleazar and ran off to live happily ever after. So I started over once again this time in Russia. I was often found frequenting the royal parties thrown by the Czar and is Wife. That is where I met my next wife. She worked in the kitchens at the Palace. She could make a mean stroganoff. After our wedding, she became pregnant. This time was different though. This time she was carrying twins. Both boys of course. I watched them grow until they were married off and had children of there own. Then I laid down to sleep. That was 300yrs ago.”

“So you don’t know what happened to your children after that point?”

“No. Bella said she would help me while I helped her find out about her family.”

“So that is why we all took off to Russia?”

“That and to find Me?”

“Why you?”

“Carlisle believes that I am Bella’s ancestor.”

“WHAT?”

“Yeppers. That is what Carlisle and I have been sneaking around doing. We were trying to figure out how I could do all the things I can do. Carlisle found out that my Grandfather wasn’t listed and then cross referenced it with vampire history and came up with Dracula. So we set out to find him. The last thing we found was that he was somewhere in Russia. I just got lucky and stumbled upon him.”

“WOW”

“Yeah. My thoughts exactly.”

“So Simon what is Carlisle working on now?”

“He is going over the documentation of your ancestry and comparing it to the documents we found in Russia.”

“And?”

“They seem to match up perfectly.”

“oh”

“Does that mean that Bella here is your descendant?”

“I’m not sure yet Jasper. He hasn’t gotten that far back. He is almost there. I just need to see the names.”

We wait a few minutes. Total silence surrounded us. The anticipation was growing so thick Jasper started fidgeting. Then Simon Stiffened and turned even whiter if that was even possible.

“Bella.”

“Simon?”

“You are my descendant. You are the last of the Russian line. You are my baby. That explains why you can do the things you can. This is wonderful. I helped you and you helped me. Who knew we would find each other in the end?”

“Carlisle” I said bursting into laughter.

Jasper couldn’t help but laugh also, my mood was contagious and he was sitting so close to me there is no way he couldn’t be affected. If Carlisle was right, then my emotions were stronger then others as well. He could never escape me. I would be an empath also.