Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Atonement

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 18:

Garrett POV

“We go in together.”

“I can handle this old boy. You stay with your lady friend and Bella.” Clive replied.

Wait…

“Fuck you Clive.” Ty said dryly.

“We don’t know what Amun may have told the Cullen’s, Clive. They don’t know you. They may see you as hostile and move to protect him.”

“You seriously think I am worried about them?” Clive chuckled.

“No. But they don’t deserve to be injured. Carlisle is a good man, Clive. He is an Englishman as well. He grew up in London. When he finds out that he is giving shelter to the man who just murdered London he will be devastated. Also you don’t want to harm the family of the man you yourself said we needed to help us retrieve information from Amun.”

“Fine. Come with me, but Amun is mine.”

“Maybe I should go…” Bella started.

“Nah. Let G man and Austin Powers figure it out. We can swoop in and kick some ass if needed.” Ty told her. Bella shot him a not so pleasant look but let it go.

“Where the fuck is the ex, anyway? Think he is beatin one off so he can play it cool around you, shortie?”

Bella looked ill.

“That’s disgusting Ty.” She replied.

“So probably yeah then huh?”

Bella ignored him, instead focusing on the house below. We had discussed this and felt that Bella’s presence would confuse the Cullen’s enough. None of us knew how much to tell them. The less they knew the better. Edward would not talk. He swore to Bella. That was one oath I knew he would never break. Still he had not shown up.

“He will be here. I told him to stay back. The less of his involvement the less the Cullen’s will bother him for information. They will already have questions about why we are here.” Bella said softly.

I had to agree. I do wish she wouldn’t have so much faith in him.

“Let’s go to the front of the house. He does not know anyone is coming for him. Of course Stone probably knows about me and you, Clive and probably told Amun. He may well be expecting us. He may be hoping we wouldn’t take him in front of Carlisle. He may…”

“Would you shut the bloody hell up?” Clive asked and then took off for the front of the house. I followed and met him on the porch. He rang the bell.

Esme Cullen opened the door, looking as lovely as the first time I saw her.

“Garrett?” she greeted me, a bit confused. She then began looking around.

“Is Bella… is she okay? Where is she?”

“She is fine Esme. This is my friend Clive. We need to come in if that is okay?”

“Of course…”

“Excellent.” Clive responded practically running over her to get inside.

We caught the scent of vampires in the living room and moved directly there.

“Garrett?” Carlisle stood, confused.

Clive grabbed Amun by the throat.

“What is the meaning of this?” Carlisle roared.

“We need a word with this old boy. Kindly step back and allow me to take him and we will be on our way.” Clive told him quietly.

“I’m sorry. He is being hunted by the Volturi and has come to us for protection. He is my friend and you aren’t going to be taking him anywhere.” Carlisle responded.

Shit. Jasper was circling around Clive.

“Carlisle, Clive is not Volturi and they are definitely not after Amun. You saw London…”

“He had nothing to do with that!” Carlisle replied

“Carlisle… We are taking him. I am sorry…”

“You took Bella and I let it go because it was what she wanted. You found her and didn’t say a damn thing. But you think you can come into my home and take a friend I have offered shelter to?” Carlisle was in my face. Damn it.

“You said you weren’t upset about Bella.” I retorted.

“I lied!” he answered back.

“Carlisle. We just need to talk to Amun.” I said calmly.

“What’s it to you? You the police or something Garrett? Where is your big friend? Tracking down Edward to tell him how worthless he is again?” Emmett asked.

Wow. Okay. This was getting out of hand. Now Emmett was within a few feet of me.

“Garrett, we really don’t have time to play around. I understand these people are your friends… I think they are at least. But we really need to get a move on.” Clive said, his hand still around Amun’s throat.

I nodded in agreement. Amun’s eyes were darting around, looking for an escape route. Guess we would have to go with the abbreviated scenario.

“I don’t have time to explain. Lives are at stake. He is coming with us.” I told Carlisle.

Jasper moved towards me. He jumped for me and I twisted throwing him into Emmett. Clive kicked Carlisle in the head. Rose and Alice were coming towards me. I really didn’t want to hurt them. It looked like I had no other choice though. I prepared to defend myself when…

“Stop!”

Bella.

“Bella?” Esme whispered. All the Cullen’s stopped. I could imagine why. In contrast to how they last saw her she was different. In a short amount of time she had changed. The look of hopelessness was gone from her face. She had confidence in her voice. She was dressed in black BDUs including the Jacket. The jacket was brushed back and you could see her firearm in her shoulder holster. No doubt this would confuse a vampire who knew guns were useless against them. I should probably be thankful she didn’t bring her sword.

“Bella?” Carlisle whispered this time.

“Carlisle, Amun is responsible for the bombing of London. He is responsible for the attacks on the children of the world leaders. He is responsible for the nuclear bomb that was attempted to be flown into New York. He has been financing al Qaeda along with another man, an arms dealer. We have proof.”

“What proof Bella?” Carlisle asked.

“Carlisle, you are going to have to trust me. I realize he is your friend but you have to trust me.”

“Bella…”

“You fucking owe me Carlisle.” Bella told him.

That shut Carlisle up. He looked to Esme who nodded.

“Okay.” Carlisle said.

“You’re going to let this James Bond wannabee take our friend Carlisle?” Emmett asked, slightly surprised. Clive apparently took offense. Here we go again.

“Wannabee? I knew Ian Fleming personally child. Where do you think he got the inspiration for James Bond from?”

“You? You’re James Bond?” Jasper asked, disbelieving.

“No. James had a license to kill. I just kill without one. Now back away. We are taking him outside to have a talk.”

“I am innocent Car…” Amun choked out before Ian squeezed harder.

“What nuclear bomb in New York?” Rosalie asked. “I haven’t heard of a nuclear bomb being flown into New York.”

“Exactly.” Bella replied, eyes focused on Amun.

“Take him.” Carlisle instructed, looking at Bella and then at Amun with a look of fury. He believed Bella. I suppose we should have brought her in to begin with.

Bella, Clive and I walked outside, Clive dragging Amun by his throat.

“Ty be a good lad and let Amun know why he won’t be running.” Clive asked. Ty walked out from behind a tree and focused on Amun. Amun fell to the ground clutching his head and stomach.

“Let up Ty.” I instructed him.

Amun continued to lay on the ground. I knelt beside him. The Cullen’s were not outside but I knew they were listening.

“What else does Stone have planned Amun? What are the other targets?”

He said nothing. I placed my thumb on his eye.

“Talk Amun. Where is Stone? Where is Kayhat?”

He said nothing. I pressed my thumb into his eye. Judging by his scream it hurt quite a bit.

“Stone is in Los Angeles. Kayhat is in South America. Looks like Brazil. Hidden in the rain forest coordinating his cells. He has werewolves under Stone’s employ protecting him. Stone is in a mansion.”

Edward Cullen walked up

“Stay out of my head!” Amun screamed.

“Have you seen the street he is living on? I know you have seen the mansion.” Edward asked him.

Amun had a panicked look on his face. He was prepared to lie. He was prepared to not speak. He was not prepared to hide his thoughts. At least not to hide them from direct questions from Edward Cullen.

“Duhurst avenue. 1134.” Edward spoke.

“What is he planning?” I asked Amun again.

“Oh my God.” Edward whispered.

Edward POV

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing in Amun’s thoughts. When Garrett asked what was planned, visions of fire, blood, screaming children… hospitals overflowing with sick, dying.

“Where is this going to happen?”

He was thinking of Egypt. Then nothing. His thoughts went away.

I turned and saw her.

“Bella?”

“Yes Edward?”

“Could you back away a bit? I believe you are blocking my power.”

She nodded and backed away.

“Garrett? He may need encouragement.” I said quietly. I hated to be a party to torture. But what he is planning…

Garrett pulled his eye out.

“You are going to tell us what we want to know Amun. It’s only a matter of how much it is going to hurt until you do.” Garrett told him, crushing Amun’s eyeball before him. I looked at Bella to see her reaction. She had no reaction. No. Barely contained anger was directed at Amun. I wonder what she has seen.

Bella must have been far enough back because his thoughts rushed into my head. Kebi. Benjamin… Tia laughing in a fountain while Benjamin swirls water in the air around her.

Then a human. Arab. They discussed… a man named Stone. A messenger of Allah?

“Garrett?” I whispered.

Garrett tore Amun’s right ring finger off. He then bent down to Amun’s ear.

“I have Kebi.” He whispered. Bella was far enough away that I could read Garrett’s thoughts. He was bluffing. I saw his conversation with Benjamin. Garrett would not harm innocent women. Not unless it was absolutely necessary.

Stone is a demon? Demons? Witches? Concentrate on… Bella’s arm was ripped off? Amun’s newborns.

I brushed Garrett aside and stuck my finger in Amun’s eye socket. I felt his brain. The venom leaking out.

“Tell us what you are planning!” I screamed.

His thoughts betrayed him finally. I removed my finger from his brain and his thoughts flowed freely.

“Los Angeles. Stone has a team that plans to release an airborne virus at midnight tonight. Chicago. Suicide bombers at Wrigley Field during a baseball game. Las Vegas. Black out and cells will be attacking the Casinos on the strip with automatic weapons.”

“Thank you Edward. When does this start?” Garrett asked.

“Wrigley field in three hours.” I told him, reading Amun’s silent answers he could not control. Vegas at Midnight. Same time as LA.”

“Ty, can you and Clive take Vegas?”

“Yes.” Ty responded.

“I will go. I can look for possible outcomes. Help you determine where exactly they are going to attack.” Alice said running outside. The rest of the family was behind her.

“Bella and I will take Los Angeles. We can get Stone and stop the virus.”

“Chicago?” I asked.

“Connolly’s team will take them. Are they human?” Garrett asked.

I glanced at the one eyed bastard.

“Yes. They are human.” I answered for Amun.

“Good. We need to move. Clive?”

The British vampire smiled. I watched him drag Amun off. He tore Amun’s arms and legs off. He moved so quickly. He was faster than Jasper. How has no one ever heard of this vampire? Of course I am beginning to wonder if we ever really knew Garrett. I heard Carlisle was thinking the same thing.

Amun watched his appendages burn. The British vampire hit struck him in the face continuously before Garrett whispered to him that it would not bring anyone back.

Bella walked over and handed a book of matches to the strange violent vampire. He lit Amun on fire. When he turned I saw his eyes were wet.

My home town of Chicago was on the list. Humans would be taking care of this. I knew where I had to go though.

“Garrett could you explain exactly what the hell is going on and how you know so much about what is going on? Who is Connolly? What the hell is going on?!” Carlisle asked.

Carlisle was upset. He was confused. And he was very worried about what the hell Garrett had gotten Bella involved in. He felt a great deal of guilt over Bella. Nearly as much as I did. We all did but Carlisle felt it more acutely. He has always prided himself on saving human lives and is convinced if he had been a stronger leader what happened to Bella would not have occurred.

Of course it was my fault. I turned and saw the large black man staring at me. I remembered every word he said. He was right.

“Yes. But we don’t have much time. I am calling a two helicopters for transport. I will have to explain while we wait for them.”

“I’m going to Vegas.” Alice said once again.

“This is not your concern. We can handle this.” Garrett told her.

“I’m going to Vegas.” Alice said again. “With or without your coven.”

“Garrett?” Carlisle asked.

BPOV

I wrapped my arms around Garrett while he explained everything to the Cullens. They would have to keep the secret. If they ever ran into the Volturi we would deal with it then. I glanced at Edward who seemed to be taking this all in stride. He never looked at me. I hope he wasn’t angry. I didn’t care if he was but I wasn’t with Garrett to hurt him. I was with Garrett because I loved him. His opinion didn’t matter but I didn’t want anyone hurting more than they had to. Enough hurt has occurred.

“The government has known this entire time?” Jasper asked for clarification.

“Yes.”

“Bella came to you to kill herself?” Esme asked. Her eyes were wet. I didn’t like to talk about that so I buried myself deeper into Garrett.

“Yes.” Garrett answered again.

“Now this demon… I mean we are talking like horned demons that can only be killed by a sword cutting their head off… that kind of demon, is doing this just to start shit?” Emmett asked.

“Yes. On a global scale. He is using al Qaeda to instigate coordinated terrorist attacks across the States and her allies.”

“You saved the President’s daughter Bella.” Rose said. It wasn’t a question. I simply shrugged my shoulders and nodded.

“You saved a plane full of people from five vampires and the city of New York.” Rose said.

“I had help. Jason disarmed the bomb or we would have all been dead. I would be dead if Garrett hadn’t…”

“Listen we really need to get a move on. I hear the choppers in the distance.” Garrett said squeezing me a bit.

“So Alice and Jasper are going to Vegas with your two friends. Where should the rest of us go?” Carlisle asked. I wasn’t surprised. I suppose neither was Garrett.

“I appreciate it Carlisle but…”

“I’m not doing it for you. This is our home as well. Now that we know this we can’t sit back and do nothing. I am coming with you to Los Angeles. Where would you like the rest of us?”

Carlisle was determined. He wouldn’t be denied.

“I’m coming to Los Angeles with you and Bella Garrett.” I heard Edward speak for the first time in this conversation.

“Why?” Garrett practically growled. I elbowed him gently in the ribs.

“Because this Stone demon may not have told Amun everything. I can read his mind.”

“We don’t know if that would work on a demon Edward.” I told him. Garrett growled lowly again. I elbowed him again.

“It can’t hurt to try.” He replied. He did have a point.

“Garrett he’s right. Stone is the only one who we are absolutely sure knows everything.”

“Fine. Edward can come to Los Angeles. Jasper and Alice I suppose can handle Vegas with Ty and Clive. Rose and Emmett, I assume you want to become involved as well?” Garrett asked.

“Yes.” Emmett replied, and then glared at Ty. I don’t think those two would be getting along.

“Rose can come with us. I can make room for her in the chopper. She can sit on my lap if she needs to.” Ty said.

Yeah. They wouldn’t be getting along. I figured I better intercede.

“Why don’t the two of you go to Brazil? Maybe you could try to find Kayhat? There are werewolves protecting him.” I suggested.

“Sounds good Bella.” Emmett nodded, looking at me.

“I’m coming to Los Angeles.” Carlisle said.

“I think the three of us…” Garrett started.

“If that virus gets airborne you are going to need an antivirus. I need to see what we are dealing with first hand. I’m coming.”

“What about me?” Esme asked.

“Go to Chicago.” Carlisle told her.

“To hell with that! It will be over by the time I get there. I’m coming top LA, Carlisle.”

“Esme…”

“If Bella will be fighting demons so will I. This isn’t up for discussion.”

The look on Esme’s face told me there would indeed be no further discussion. The choppers landed behind us. We had to play this human since the pilots weren’t on our team.

Emmett and Rose drove off to the airport while the rest of us loaded into our choppers and flew off. As soon as we were up I rose from my seat and Sat in Garrett’s lap. Since the plane I was probably a bit more clingy but he didn’t seem to mind.

“How is your arm Bella?” he whispered.

“It’s fine. You know that.” I smiled.

“So how are we going to get around LA in regards to sunlight? It will still be light when we arrive.” Carlisle said.

Garrett pulled the lotion out of his duffle bag.

“Put this on.” Garrett tossed the bottle to the three.

“What is this?” Edward asked.

“Sunscreen. Very special sunscreen. It will stop you from sparkling.”

“Amazing.” Carlisle whispered.

“Why are you here Carlisle? Why do you insist on being involved? I have been fighting these battles for over two hundred years. I can handle this.” Garrett told him.

“You told Bella she could find atonement working with you and she has. Has it ever occurred to you that perhaps we have things to atone for as well?” Edward asked, finally looking away from the window.

No one said anything. It actually hadn’t occurred to me.

Ty POV

This some bullshit. Clive is cool and all even if he does sound like a fucking English butler and has an ego bigger than James Bond. The short girl was cool even if she was constantly spacing out. The Jasper fella though… maybe I should make friends.

“So I read in your file that you was a slave ownin confederate before you was turned?”

Fucker just looked at me. I suppose I was right.

“Ty, leave Mr. Whitlock alone.” Clive chuckled.

“Just tryin to get to know Johnny Reb. That’s all. You don’t want to talk Johnny?”

“I did not own slaves.” He said quietly.

“Hey we ain’t gonna have no issues around humans with you, are we? I hear you have problems with papercuts. Causes you to go all violent?”

“Ty right?” he asked.

“Yep.”

“What’s your fucking problem Ty?”

“My problem is I don’t want your ass here. So when we land how bout you and the missus hop off and go gamble while me and my butler take care of business. This is what we do.”

“You don’t think I can help?” Alice asked me all sad like.

“I don’t want your help.” I told her honestly.

“Too damn bad. We are comin anyway. Whether you like me or not.” Whitlock said. I suppose that’s his intimidating voice.

“I bet the two of us can make it so you ain’t comin with us, Major Bubba. We ain’t punk ass newborns like you used to fight in Mexico.”

“No. I don’t know about him but you seem to be just a normal fuckin punk.”

Well looks like Whitlock got some fire.

“Well your ass ain’t gonna be around much longer so you won’t have to worry bout it.” I told him. “Keep talkin shit and your ass may not be around anywhere.”

“We don’t mean to cause trouble…” the little one started.

“What is your fucking problem? You don’t like Bella bein around us? That why you attacked Emmett?”

“I don’t like you motherfuckers cause you left her. You damn near killed her parents. You got any idea how much fuckin guilt she got over the people she killed? Do you? Do you have a fucking clue you god damned hick? Bella is barely over a year old and she held a guys artery together with her fingers and a small clip. Your sorry ass went off over a papercut. Whose the punk now bitch? You a big fuckin deal in your own mind. But don’t ever make the mistake of thinkin you can take me. I will twist you inside out and rip your fucking head off. You guys took Amun in. That’s the only reason you are here. You don’t do shit for the world. You go to high school. You sit around on top of your pile of money and don’t do shit. So no, I don’t like your ass. I don’t like Bella bein around you. Me and Gar take care of her. From what I know, her bein around you ends up with her hurt. You want to help stay back and let us do our thing. This is what we do. We need help with homework we will let you know.”

“Butler? Really Ty?” Clive laughed.

“You called me a lady friend earlier.” I told Clive. I don’t let shit like that go.

“Look man, we are just tryin to help. We can help. We aren’t here to get in your way. Let Alice do her thing. We aren’t here to bother Bella. We just want to stop this nightmare from happening.” Jasper told me.

“Leave it alone Ty. They can help. They know. We need help. Let it go chap.” Clive told me and patted me on the back.

I glared at shit kicker one more time.

“Stay the fuck away from her. Just cause she can’t get paper cuts anymore don’t mean you can’t hurt her.”

Jasper looked out the window. Alice looked upset but then she did that spaced out thing.

After thirty or so seconds she came out of it.

“How long till we land in Vegas?” she asked.

“Perhaps another hour or so. Why?” Clive answered.

“Because the first attack occurs in four hours. One of the Cell leaders panics. He moves up the time table. It happens at the Hard Rock Casino.”

“The others?” Clive asked.

“I haven’t gotten a vision. But the first occurs in four hours. We have to be there.”

I nodded. Time to blow some fuckers down. Vegas. Man that place brings back memories. I killed quite a few people in Vegas.

Mayybe this time I could save a few.

I hope shortie is doin all right. Gotta be awkward to be travelin with them. Maybe I should send Eddie a text.

I pulled out my phone and typed a simple message.

Don’t even fuckin think about it.

Hitting send it occurred to me that Bell still don’t know about the phone conversation between me and Eddie. I wonder how she will take it?

I pulled up my contacts and hit call.

“Ty? I haven’t heard from you in a few days. Is Bella safe? I’ve been watching the news.”

“Hey Renee. Bella’s good as gold. Hey I need your opinion on something. I want to see how you think she may react. You know she is fond of shots to the junk.”

“Will tell me all about it Ty.”

So I told her. I suppose Jasper and Alice already knew this story. They did seem a might surprised I was talkin to my second momma.

“Ty, I have to be honest. You should probably protect your junk for the next few training sessions.” Renee told me.

“Yeah that’s what I kinda figured.”

Maybe she wouldn’t find out.

That notion got shot to hell when Jasper opened his mouth.

“So Bella doesn’t know about your conversation with Edward? I have to say Ty, I can’t wait to tell her.”