Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Destiny, Whether You Like It Or Not

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 18:

Garrett POV

Hmmm. This was an interesting decision. Stay with the Cullens or hang out with Bella’s dad and his girlfriend at his house.

The dad won out. Barely.

The past two days have been interesting. Bella came back from her hunt in a slightly better mood. She apologized to Katlyn which shocked the hell out of all of us. Her and Charlie spent a lot of time talking. I can imagine his relief at finding his daughter alive. Or a vampire anyway. He has taken it pretty well.

We have showed him some of our skills. I think Bella did it mostly to scare Kat but that can’t be proven. I think Charlie was impressed if a little freaked out. Bella’s cold body and hard skin, to him anyway, freaked him out a little.

Now little Davey was running all around Bella’s old room. He had a few accidents while marking his territory in the new locale but other than that he has been doing well.

Little Bella has been on the phone trying to get Bella to come play with her. Bella wants to head over there this afternoon. Then Carlisle says we are heading to some sort of treaty line to talk to the wolves. Should be interesting I suppose. The Denali’s also showed up. I guess they want to make sure nothing happens to Irina. What they refuse to recognize is Irina is probably looking for death.

I feel for them but what are you gonna do? I don’t want to hurt the lady even though she is murdering people. From what I understand she wouldn’t have hurt a soul before Laurent got himself chewed up.

I saw Bella looking out her bedroom window and walked up behind her, sliding my arms around her belly.

“Penny for your thoughts baby.” I whispered in her hair.

“Just thinking of how fucked up my life has been.”

Not exactly what a husband wants to hear from his wife but okay.

She sighed. “I don’t mean you Garrett. But really, I mean I have had some weird shit happen to me. It makes you wonder, you know? Why me? I mean my life is great and exciting and I have a hot husband and all but still I have to wonder. Most people never meet a vampire in their life. Or at least know what they are looking at. I have met multiple vampires. It turns out I was living next to werewolves. I got turned into a vampire. And all I can think is what is so different about me that this kind of stuff happens to me. Why not one of the girls I went to school with, you know?”

I saw her point. Sometimes I forget she is only 24 human years old. This has been a lot to take in and I guess she never really reflected on it. Now that she is home, or at least at her old home, it is kind of hard to avoid.

“Maybe it’s because you are special. You are, you know. Special. Everyone who meets you is drawn to you.”

“Bullshit.”

“No bullshit.”

“Amun hates me. The Denalis hate me. At least the two sluts. I’m pretty sure Rose never really liked me. Aro sure as fuck doesn’t like me.”

“Amun is an asshole. He hates everybody. The Denalis are jealous of you, Rose likes you just fine and Aro asked you to join his coven before he realized he was fucked.”

“I don’t want to be special. I never did.”

“Tough, suck it up. You are so deal with it. You were meant for this life. Whether you wanted it or not.”

“Goddamit! What is it lately with you people? Char is calling me out and now you are!”

“We love you too much to let you feel sorry for yourself.”

“I love you too baby. How are you and Charlie getting along?”

“About as well as can be expected for a guy who stole his daughter, faked her death and turned her into one of the undead.”

“That good huh?”

“We haven’t really spoken much.” I admitted. I don’t think he likes me that much. He should at least respect his elders.

“How are you and Katlyn getting along?”

She glared at me. Sore subject.

“About as well as can be expected considering she used to be my best friend and now she is… she is…”

“Fucking your Dad?” I helped out.

“Yes. I am going to stay out of it but damn Garrett. That’s kinda fucked up.”

“Understandable. Maybe with time you can get used to the idea. Want to head to the Cullens? I’m sure little Bella wants to see you. Carlisle says her growth rate is slowing again. He thinks she will mature and then be immortal. At least that’s the theory.”

“Sure, let’s go. I miss the little cutie. Even if it means having to be stared at by her father.”

We walked downstairs. Kat was on the sofa. She looked up.

“Hi Bella.”

“Hi Mom. Bye Mom.” And we were out the door. That went well.

BPOV

Okay I admit the mom comment was petty and childish. But I have been doing better. I swear. Sort of. We haven’t talked much. If I ever imagined seeing my best friend of four years I never pictured our reunion like this.

“You know Charlie wants to go to the treaty line.”

“Oh yeah?”

“Yes. I don’t think it’s a good idea.”

“Try to talk him out of it. Let me know how that turns out Garrett.”

If my relationship with Kat hasn’t gotten to be great I don’t think Garrett and my dad’s relationship is any better. So far it seems Dad likes Peter more than Garrett. Maybe I should invite Edward over to remind Dad of how bad it could have been. We hit the tree line and took off running. It really was beautiful out here. We arrived at the Cullens within minutes. Peter and Char were hanging out with Jasper and Alice. Well Peter was hanging out with Jasper. Alice ran up to me and gave me a hug.

“It’s so good to see you Bella!”

“You saw me 4 days ago Alice.”

“I missed you. What do you say we go grab some books and sit back and read. I have US Magazine.”

Weird but I appreciate the effort. “Nah how bout we just watch some TV?”

“Bella I want to go swimming. Let’s go to the river.” I heard Char say. Not this again.

“We don’t have suits here Char.” Alice pointed out. She really shouldn’t have said that.

“I don’t need a suit Alice.” Char said smiling. Next thing I knew her clothes were off and she was heading to the river. Hannah walked out and smiled. “Wow that looks fun.” Next thing I knew Hannah was naked and heading to the river.

“Fuck that. She thinks I won’t…”

“What was that Alice?” I turned around and saw Alice running towards the river, clothes flying off of her.

Rose popped out of the house and saw what was going on. She smiled and took off as well shedding clothes as she ran. Garrett looked at me in disbelief.

“I can’t believe it.” He said to me with a look of astonishment on his face.

“Me neither.”

“I never thought I would see the day when a bunch of women were swimming naked and you would be the sensible one with clothes on.”

Ouch. “They can have their fun. I’m going to find little Bella.”

I walked in and gave Esme a hug. She had this habit of hugging me then putting her hands on my cheeks and smiling while venom moistens her eyes. I missed her too. Losing her, hurt. It hurt bad. I want her back so bad. I think I just want a mother. A mother like her. But I have to give it time. I have to learn to trust them again. At least on the bright side I do have time. I whispered in her ear. “I love you Esme.” She sobbed. Just because I don’t entirely trust her doesn’t mean I don’t love her.

I walked past the room where Eddie was playing his big piano and headed upstairs. I’m kinda surprised he isn’t freaking out about his wife being in nature naked.

I entered Little Bella’s room and saw her having a tea party with her dolls.

“Room for one more kid?”

“BELLA!” She gave me that bright smile. Hard to believe something this sweet is part Edward. I sat at her table in a too small chair.

To my chagrin she was using real tea. “I’m sorry I don’t have any blood for you Bella.”

“It’s perfectly fine Bella. I love your tea. It is delicious.” I swallowed the foul stuff down. Please don’t come up. Please don’t come up.

“You know you could have just pretended to drink like the dolls. You didn’t really have to. That’s gonna come up later. You are a vampire, you know?”

Alrighty then. “Yes Bella thank you for reminding me.”

“Now tell me all about what has happened to you since I last saw you. How is little Davey?”

So the tea party was in full swing until Garrett came up and told me it was time. He found me with a tiara on my head and a feather boa around my neck.

I walked downstairs to see the girls had wet hair but were at least dressed.

“We missed you Bella.” Alice said.

“Apologies. I was invited to a tea party I simply couldn’t miss. Did you ladies have a nice swim?”

“It’s amazing there is any water left in the river. Alice and Charlotte decided to have a splash fight.” Rose commented.

“Oh really.” I said quirking an eyebrow at Char.

“Tidal waves in the river. It was epic.” Rose said rolling her eyes.

“I had fun.” I heard Hannah whisper. I looked at her and she had a shy little smile on her face. I winked at her. I bet she did have fun.

“So who all is going to the party?”

GPOV

We arrived at a clearing. No one else was there. I heard a truck pulling in behind us. Looked like a Jeep. Emmett, Peter and… Daddy in law. Oh good. I gave him my best smile and he gave me a nod. Whatever the hell that is supposed to mean. Is he nodding hello or nodding because he just thought about my burning body and is nodding in satisfaction.

“Hi Charlie.”

“Gary. How are you doing?”

“Garrett.”

“Hmmm?”

“Garrett. My name is Garrett. Not Gary.”

“Oh right. Sorry.”

He didn’t look sorry. Maybe I should start calling him by an incorrect name. See how he likes it. I turned to face the trees and heard Bella giggling. Bitch.

The smell of wet dog hit us as the wind began blowing our way. Gathered here were Eddie, Carlisle, Emmett, Jasper, Peter, Bella, Char and Rose and myself. I saw 8 dogs. Big fucking dogs. Huge dogs, coming out of the trees in a V formation. The lead dog shivered and I saw a human. A big damn human. A naked human. What the hell man? We have ladies present!

He unwrapped a pair of shorts from his ankles. Unfortunately to protect his modesty he had turned his back to us and bent down to get his… C’Mon man! Was that necessary? Peter looked like he was about to spontaneously combust from laughter. I glared at him. This is his fault.

“C’mon Garrett. You got to admit this beats sitting around and listening to Bella and Char debate male television actors’ body parts.”

He has a point. Barely.

“Charlie what are you doing here? Do you know who you are with? How dangerous they are?” The big guy said.

“Yeah I do Sam. And that’s kind of ironic considering you turn into giant dogs.”

“We protect people from leeches Charlie!”

“Yeah and you have been doing a bang up job of that the last couple months. From what I understand one vampire is causing all these murders. Because your pack killed a vampire who wasn’t even here to cause trouble. And you haven’t caught her! And people are dying. So what exactly are you protecting Sam? Besides your own damn secrets? You knew what happened to Bella. Jake and Billy sure as fuck knew. But you didn’t tell me. You knew what was killing those people but you didn’t tell me and you sure as hell haven’t done anything to stop it. So get off your high horse Sam. These people are here to help you clean up a mess. And don’t fucking call my daughter a leech or I will shoot you where you stand. I understand you will probably heal so I can shoot you as many times as I want and not get into any kind of legal trouble for it. Bet it will hurt the hell out of you though.” Uley looked taken aback but recovered quickly.

“Charlie you don’t really understand. I don’t know what Bella told you but those red eyes mean she has been eating humans.”

“I know.”

“You know?”

“Yep and if I ever have a suspect I can’t get enough evidence on but I know is guilty I may donate to her pantry. Now we came to talk about this goddamn vampire army that is about to invade my town. So shut up and listen to Carlisle.”

Damn, my daddy in law just went way up in my book.

“What vampire army? What have you done Carlisle?”

“I haven’t done anything Sam. When your pack killed Laurent you killed a mated vampire. His mate is out for nothing less than the destruction of your pack now. And anybody else she can take with her. We came to help you destroy the army. We want to try to take her alive if possible.”

“Are you out of your mind? If a vampire comes on to our land he or she is dead. And we don’t need any of your help taking out a vampire army.”

“Oh hell no!” Bella spoke up. I figured this was coming.

“Something to say Swan?” Sam asked her curling his lip.

“It’s Jones fucker and yeah I got a couple of things to say. Actually a few points I would like to offer a counterpoint to. Number one, if a vampire comes onto your land they are not dead because Irina has been doing it for months and apparently she is still kicking. I’m surprised she doesn’t have a summer house in La Push! Number two, you do need our help because of you can’t catch one vampire, twenty or so are going to be way too much for you to handle. Three, we are not asking to help you. We came here to protect Forks not to save you. And we will do so. Now you can let the newborns run all over you and once you are dead we can take care of the problem or you can work with us and save your pack and probably all the people of La Push and Forks. It’s your choice but you better step off the attitude now bitch.”

The pack started growling. Bella stepped towards them. Edward reached for Bella to pull her back. I grabbed Edwards arm to stop him. Bella walked right up in Uley’s face.

“You got anything else to say Uley or you gonna listen to us and save your sorry asses?”

“You just crossed the treaty line Bella.” Uley said smiling.

“No I didn’t Sam. Because I don’t have a treaty with you. Your treaty is with the Cullens. I go where the fuck I want to go. If I want to set up a fucking teepee in the middle of La Push I’m gonna do it and there ain’t a goddamn thing you can do to stop me.” Damn I love when she talks tough. I’m going to be a bad boy tonight on purpose.

“Bella step back to the Cullens or we will destroy you.” We all growled at that one. The wolves growled. We growled back. Charlie pulled his gun. Nothing like civilized conversation.

“Hit me Sam. I fucking dare you. Go ahead. Hit me. None of them will hurt you. If you can hit me, we will leave and let you handle the newborns any way you want. But if you can’t, you do what we say, when we say it. I’ll even let your wolves attack me. All you have to do is touch me Sam.”

Bella bumped his shoulder as she walked by causing him to fall back a little. He snarled. The vampires tensed and Charlie had his gun out pointing form wolf to wolf. “Back off everybody. Let her do her thing.” I loved watching momma work.

Bella walked out in the middle of the Pack. She stood there.

“Let’s go bitches. Let’s see what you got!”

They looked at Sam who nodded and shifted. He ran towards Bella and the wolves descended.

And bounced off her shield. I heard a lot of the same noises that Davey makes when he accidentally runs into a wall, which happens way more than I am comfortable with. I have tried to talk to Bella about it but she swears he is just special. He’s special alright. The wolves regrouped and circled Bella who was standing in the middle smiling at them.

“Here puppies. Come to mommy. No wonder Irina has been running circles around you little fuckers.”

Another wolf lost it. A big silver one and charged her again. He hit her shield about three feet in front of her and fell hard on his ass. Looks like he hurt his snout.

“Alright. You fuckers had your turn. Now it’s my turn.”

She smiled and began running for them. I couldn’t see her shield but everybody knew it was there. She ran through them like a damn bowling ball. Fur flying everywhere. Uley took the last blow. He laid on the ground and shifted back to human. Bella must have dropped her shield because she walked up and kicked him in the nuts as he was about to stand up. Ouch.

“Now Sam. Tell your mutts to shift to human and try to put their shorts on without showing us the planet Uranus and then we will all have a civilized talk now that we have established who the alpha bitch is around here.”

Bella walked back across the line. She kissed me on my cheek and bit her lip. “Did I do good baby?” she whispers to me. Oh God yes.

“Yes you did good angel.” I kissed her. Deeply. Charlie cleared her throat. Bella glared at him. “You wanna talk about who is kissing who dad?”

Charlie looked at the ground. Smart man. I noticed even Carlisle and Edward were smirking at the wolves. Once Uley’s nuts dropped back to where they were intended by God, he looked at his pack and threw some unspoken command they all shifted human. The one who was a sliver wolf looked over and winked at Bella.

“Nice moves Swan. Being undead suits you.” He was smiling at my Mate.

“Put your package away boy. I already have a puppy and he is cuter and more hung than you.” Took the smile off his face.

“Paul shut it up. Okay Carlisle what do we do? What do we need to know?”

“I think I will let Jasper fill you in on the basics of fighting newborn vampires. You should know that Alice can’t see when they will attack. Their creator was a friend of ours and is well aware of Alice’s power. She won’t make a decision until the last minute. We will be patrolling along with you looking out for possible scouts.”

“You cannot come to La Push.”

“Sam I will honor our treaty until the time of the battle. When the battle comes we will be where the fight is. And as far as those who aren’t Cullens. That’s between you and them. But from what I have seen, you probably shouldn’t fuck with Bella.” He winked at Uley.

The entire vampire side of the line got quiet. Carlisle Cullen just said fuck. Holy Shit. Peter’s mouth was about to hit the ground. He looked at me.

“And you wanted to stay at home.”

Okay I guess it was worth the trip. Jasper went into details about newborns. Enough to sufficiently catch their attention. Carlisle worked out a patrol schedule. The Wolves would take La Push and we would take the woods of Forks. If we began chasing a vampire boundary lines went away and we worked together. First patrol started tonight. Time to go back home.

“Daddy what would you like for dinner? I haven’t cooked for you in a long time, or anyone else for that matter and want to.”

“Oh Bella don’t worry about it, I think Kat pulled out some… Actually how about some rib eyes?’

“Sounds like a plan Daddy. I will go home and get Kat and the two of us will go get some groceries.” Bella said with a sweet smile. Too sweet. Charlie and I both had looks of panic.

“Uh Bella it may not be a good idea for you to go shopping.”

“Why not Garrett? I need to spend some time catching up with my future mother in law.”

Uh why not why not why not… “Oh I know!”

“know what dear?”

“You’re supposed to be dead! You can’t be seen in Forks. Too many people might recognize you!”

Yes. ! Pulled that one out of my ass. Both Peter and Char looked relieved. I’m sure they like me, were envisioning all kinds of shopping cart accidents involving poor Katlyn. Bella looked sad.

“I guess you’re right Garrett. Char can you go with her?”

Charlie spoke up. “Bella I’m sure she can go by herself.”

“I wouldn’t dream of it Charlie. She will need help carrying groceries and what if there are evil vampires around? She needs protection. So Char?”

“Yeah darlin. I’ll keep an eye on future step mommy.” Char said walking up and kissing Bella on the cheek. The two walked towards the tree line hand in hand.

“They seem awfully close.” Charlie noted.

Peter snorted. “Yeah Charlie, you could say they are close.”

“I mean even for best friends. They seem to touch either other a lot.” Observant guy, Charlie is. I see where Bella gets it from.

Peter was about to bust out in laughter. I had to put a stop to this line of questioning. “Yeah well you know Bella Charlie. She’s a touchy feely kind of person.”

“She is?”

“Yes of course.”

“She never used to be.”

“Things change Charlie.” If he had any idea.

“Yeah I guess they do Garrett. You gonna ride back with us?” He asked.

“Sure.”

“Great, on the way back I can get Emmett to drive by some favorite fishing spots of mine. Maybe all us boys can get together for a day of fishing. Catch and release of course.”

I had to smile. “Sounds like fun Charlie.” Maybe there is hope after all. Things do change. Even vampires.