Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Destiny, Whether You Like It Or Not

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 24:

BPOV

I’m going to go to hell. My soul is damned. If killing people and borrowing boats didn’t do it then this would. I couldn’t save my dad and made him a target and indirectly one of the undead and I willingly turned his girlfriend in an emotional moment for the both of us. I’m going to hell.

Oh God, I sound like Edward Cullen. Life has gotten really bad when you sound like Edward Cullen.

I was currently in a borrowed yacht heading to a barrier island for my father and future mommy in law to wake up in a safe place. I was sitting between the two beds they were laying on. I didn’t want them separated. Jasper says we will have to before one wakes up but we should be on the island by then. Carlisle told us he had a little getaway out there.

My father and my friend were screaming. I couldn’t believe their voices hadn’t gone out yet. They just kept screaming. I could have moved. I could have got away from the screams and walked out to Garrett, or Peter or Char. Jasper was up there as well as Alice. I would rather talk to Alice about fashion than listen to these screams. But I deserved to hear this. I deserved to have to listen to what I have done.

Oh God, I’m Edward fucking Cullen.

I was exhausted. I can’t believe things have gotten so fucked up so quickly. Garrett has been supportive but I think he is a little mad at me. He said we would have to talk about some things when everything calmed down. I don’t think it has to do with the screaming people on either side of me. Char hinted that Garrett was a little upset about the unnecessary danger I placed myself in by running into battle without him. I know her and Peter were. I will have to remind him that if I hadn’t, then my dad would be dead right now. Which may be better for him.

Dammit, there goes my inner Edward again! I have to snap out of this. But I was too tired to. Vampires weren’t supposed to be tired and physically I was fine but emotionally I was at a breaking point.

I felt him come downstairs before I heard him. I didn’t turn around. I felt his arms wrap around my belly and I leaned my head back against his chest.

“You don’t have to stay here. They will be fine you know. We have them strapped securely and they won’t fall and hurt themselves. Not that they would notice anyway. Come upstairs to the wheel house. I will stay here and you can tell Jasper how he is sailing the boat wrong.”

I sighed. He was trying so hard. Even though he was upset he still just wanted me happy. He still made me feel loved.

“Any word from Carlisle?”

“The Jacob wolf is better. He is in tremendous pain. Most of his upper body was crushed. The female wolf’s broken leg has already healed. And the wolf named Embry was bitten and is still unconscious but Carlisle is hopeful he will wake up in the next few weeks. His body appears to be fighting off the infection. The old medicine man Quil was knocked out when he was pushed outside by Irina but he has recovered and is currently sitting with Embry and according to Carlisle is doing some sort of Indian Magic at Embry’s bedside to help him get better. Little Bella and Vicki and Hannah were never assaulted at the house. They are safe. Worried about you but safe.”

“And Irina and the fucking Denalis?” I had to know.

He sighed this time. “Carlisle has tried to get in touch with them but nobody knows where they are.”

“Somebody else was with Irina. Irina could give a damn about me. Somebody sent that fucking vampire with his buddies to my house. They went straight to my fucking house Garrett. Somebody sent them there and I don’t buy that whole spying on me thing. And why go after little Bella at first and then not come back after her? This whole thing only makes sense if somebody else was calling the shots. Manipulating her. How the hell did her crazy ass get all those newborns to coordinate and work together. It’s impossible. At least it would be for her.”

“I know Bella. But we have no idea who it could be yet. We just have to keep our eyes open as will Carlisle. And you need to be prepared for the fact that we may never find out.”

“I bet when I find Irina and Tanya I will be able to beat it out of them.”

“Sweetie you aren’t invincible. Haven’t you figured that out yet?”

Dad screamed louder. I didn’t think that was possible. I flinched. Garrett noticed.

“Bella go to the top deck angel.”

“I will hear them up there as well.”

“This is pointless. They don’t even know you are here.”

“Garrett shut up. Either hold me or get the fuck out of here. I am not leaving.”

He didn’t say a word. He just squeezed me a little tighter and buried his head in my hair.

Garrett POV

I was frustrated. I loved her to damn much to stay mad at her. I wasn’t mad that she changed Kat. I was mad that she rushed ahead of me in both the newborn battle in La Push and to her dad’s. We are a team. She shouldn’t have ran in front of me. We run together. She shouldn’t have wrapped herself in a shield with a crazy newborn. She shouldn’t have dropped her shield for whatever purpose. But I couldn’t say anything. I think Char has already gotten the point across. And I know if it were to happen again no matter what I said she would run in front of me again. It’s who she is.

Just like her dad wouldn’t stay in that damn basement. Not that it would have helped him but it may have bought us a few more seconds. Bella wouldn’t leave him. She even shaved his face. She said if he wanted a mustache he could buy a fake one. She thought it made him look younger. As a proud owner of facial hair I shivered. But it was her dad so I guess the decision was hers.

I heard Jasper tell Peter we were approaching the island. We wouldn’t be able to keep them here but we grabbed enough blood from Carlisle’s stock that this should hold the two of them over for a day or two. Jasper and Alice were staying with us until this was settled. With two newborns we would be having hell. After landing, I carried Charlie and Bella carried Kat into the house. I estimated that Kat would wake up tomorrow sometime, probably before Charlie due to her smaller size.

Carlisle’s little shack on the island was of course nicer than a shack. It was less audacious than I was used to from him though. It was a simple one story house with a bathroom, kitchen and three bedrooms. I hoped he had home owners insurance.

We stayed around the beds. Bella walked between her father and Kat beating herself up. Peter and I stayed with Charlie and Alice, Char and Jasper stayed with Kat. Alice and Char’s relationship hadn’t improved but they were being civil and keeping their mouths shut. They both knew Bella didn’t need more shit to deal with.

It was at 6 AM the following morning that Kat’s screams stopped. Her heart was racing and then nothing. Bella was at her side. She awoke. I hoped she remembered everything. I stood in front of Bella to protect her. She slapped me in the back of the head and told me to get out of her way. Jasper was emitting as much calmness as he could towards her. She sat up in bed. Bella approached her slowly.

“Kat? Do you know me? Do you remember me?”

Kat looked at her and grabbed her throat.

“I know it hurts sweetie.” Bella continued in a slow soothing voice. “Do you remember what happened?”

Kat stared at her for a few seconds. She opened her mouth and spoke one word. I figured it would be blood. I was wrong.

“Charlie.” She whispered. I guess she remembered him at least.

“Garrett, Jasper! Our other guest is waking up!” Peter yelled from the other room.

Bella ran into Charlie’s room and I was behind her. “Jasper, stay with her!”

I ran into the room to see Charlie, looking strange as a vampire with no facial hair. He is going to be pissed at Bella about that.

“Daddy?” Bella whispered. He looked directly at her and whispered “My Bella.” He grabbed his throat. I guess he just realized the burn was there as well.

“Daddy do you remember what happened?”

“Attacked. Red eyes. They grabbed Kat. I tried to get in the way but he bit me. I thought I was… Where is Kat? Bella where is she. Please tell me she isn’t dead. Am I dead?”

Kat apparently decided this would be a good time to go bat shit crazy. We all ran into the room and saw Jasper, Char and Alice trying to hold her down.

“What the fuck guys?”

“I don’t know Garrett. She went nuts!” Jasper said without turning to look at me.

“Kat calm down! Please!” Bella yelled at her. It’s usually best to keep a low voice when talking to newborns. But nobody was calm. Hell I could even hear little Davey going nuts in his play pen. Shit! I hope they don’t try to eat Davey! I turned to get him out of the house when I was knocked on my ass. Jasper, Alice and Char were thrown from Kat. Charlie stood in front of her. He did not look happy.

“MINE!”

Okay, looks like we would have been changing Kat anyway. She was wrapped around Charlie’s back and moaning. Guess who turned out to be mates? This should make Bella feel better. Kat would have been turned eventually. Her Dad will be happy with her for changing Kat. This could work out. Yes this was goo… bad. Kat is tearing Charlie’s shirt off. Charlie is still in a defensive position in front of her but he is slowly catching on to what is going on. I looked at Bella. I could imagine what she was thinking. Oh crap, there go the clothes. Yep they are having sex. Sex right there. Sex in front of us. Sex in front of his… my train of thought was broken by a scream. A loud scream. A scream from the pits of hell that could right now have only come from

Bella POV

I heard a scream. It took me a second to realize it was me. It took me a minute because I was staring at… Oh my God. They are. No! I am in hell. I am dead and in hell. I should have turned my head but I couldn’t. I was like seeing a train wreck about to occur. You know it is coming. You can see it coming. You know it will be tragic but, but, but you can’t fucking look away. All I could see was my daddy and Kat, having, having,

“Holy shit, Charlie is fucking the hell out of her!”

Yep that would be Peter with his calm interpretation of events and mastery of subtlety.

“I’ve never seen two vampires go after it just after waking up without even getting blood first. Course I never seen two mates wake up at the same time too. Fascinating.”

I hate you Peter.

“I bet they are going to be going at it for months like this. They probably won’t even take a break. We will have to throw bags of blood at them.”

“Look, they’re like fucking animals. Like lust demons or something.” Alice whispered.

I am in hell. I thought hearing their screams was punishment enough. No. That was nothing. Why can’t I take my eyes off them?

“Bella are you okay. Why don’t we go check on Davey?’ I heard Garrett say from the end of a long tunnel.”

“Is she okay? It’s like she is frozen. Her face isn’t moving an inch. It’s like she is caught in a silent scream.” Peter mentioned from the end of that same tunnel.

“Bella sweetie? Stand in front of her Garrett. Block her view.” Char said. I heard her in my ear. At least the voices were getting closer. Then I saw Garrett right in front of me. I couldn’t see… that anymore. I have a vampire mind. A vampire memory. That vision, that sight is never going to go away.

“Bella let’s walk you out of here.” Garrett said gently. Pulling my shoulders to guide me away. I felt my legs start to move.

“She’s not blinking Garrett.” Char noted.

“Yeah you probably wouldn’t be either if you just saw your old man pounding your friend.” I heard Peter say. Why couldn’t Peter go back to the end of that fucking tunnel? I wanted to yell at him for that comment but all that came out was some sort of whimper.

“Garrett you three get her out of here. Go into the living room. This may take a while. Alice and I will stay here and try to get them to eat.”

I heard Garrett thank Jasper and then I was in the living room. Char was putting Davey in my arms and he was licking my face.

“She’s still not blinking.”

“I realize that Peter!”

“You think they broke her?” Peter asked. I noticed vaguely that Char then hit him.

“Oww! It was a legitimate fucking question Char!”

“Bella, baby talk to me.” Garrett said, staring in my eyes.

“My dad…”

“Yes darling.”

“And Kat…” I was trying to make coherent sentences. I swear I was.

“Yes darling. They are up and they are mates. Isn’t that good news?”

“Garrett they were, were…”

I think Peter was about to open his mouth. I don’t know how Garrett knew with his back to him but I heard him say “Shut up Peter. Not a fucking word.”

Peter must have closed his mouth.

“Why don’t we go for a run? Check out the island?”

“No.” I had to get it together. “I need to be here for them.” Yes that’s it. I need to be here. I have to be here. This is my punishment. I hate you Edward Cullen.

“Little Bit they ain’t gonna stop fucking long enough to say two words for hours. Trust me they ain’t missing you.”

I whimpered again. Char grabbed my hand and I put Davey in his playpen. “No wait, they may eat him.”

“Little bit I don’t think Charlie is gonna be eaten anything besides…”

“PETER!” Char and Garrett yelled at him at the same time.

I allowed myself to be led outside. The cold wind felt good. I finally blinked. I’m in hell.

Garrett POV

The last two days have been a challenge. Charlie and Kat have stopped going at it long enough for them to eat some. Of course they made a mess. They looked like that Rolling Stones cover of the True Blood cast. Not that I notice anything to do with that stupid show. Bella couldn’t get away from the… noise. Who would have guessed Charlie and Kat were screamers like that? I mean I thought Bella was loud but she has got nothing on her old man.

I sighed. I would have to see my mate soon. Bella decided she couldn’t take the noise and walked into the water. She is currently 150 yards off shore sitting in about 40 feet of water on the bottom of the fucking ocean. I have gone with her a few times to try to get her to come up but she just shakes her head. I figured maybe it would be best. She is sitting on the bottom with her knees drawn up to her chest. I hope she isn’t swallowing any water.

I heard Jasper walk out as I was staring at the ocean, feeling my mate’s location.

“Garrett they have calmed down somewhat. They are fed and clothed. Charlie is asking for Bella. They are both kind of embarrassed.”

“I don’t think Bella is coming up for a while Jasper.” I said sadly.

“Fuck it! I’ll get her.” Char said running by and diving in the water. A few moments alter as I stared at the water with Jasper, I saw Char pulling Bella up by the arm.

She looked like she was about to run until she heard it. Silence. She looked at me with a wary face. “They stopped?”

“Yes dear. Charlie is asking for you.”

“I don’t think I can look at him right now Garrett. Give it a hundred years or so.”

“Bella, you remember what it was like the first few weeks after you were turned. Now imagine both of them having no control. It’s not their fault.”

“I know. I just. That’s my fucking Dad Garrett!”

“Your right, it is. So go see your fucking dad Bella. Put your big boy pants on and stop acting like a child!”

Bella was staring at me with a shocked look on her face. Then she relaxed.

“You’re right Garrett. I’m sorry. I deserved that.”

I reached out my hand. “Come on angel. Let’s go check on your daddy and your newborn.”

“What do you mean my newborn?”

It was Jasper who took this one. “You changed her Bella. You are her sire. You are responsible for her.”

Oh shit.

BPOV

I walked into the living room hand in hand with Garrett. Alice had little Davey in her arms just in case the newborns decided to go all Carlisle Cullen on his little furry butt. He was struggling to get out of her arms and to me. I guess I hadn’t been around the last couple days. Charlie and Kat were standing, not moving an inch.

“Dad.”

“Bella.” He looked a little sheepish. “Uh we are sorry about…”

“No don’t. Number one I understand. I have been there. Often I still am there. Two I never want to speak of this. Ever again. Okay? Please?”

Charlie looked relieved and nodded his head. Kat did the same. She stepped forward.

“Bella thank you so much for changing me so we Charlie and I could be together.”

“You’re not mad at me?”

“Of course not! I remember. I remember I begged you for this and you told me you loved me and bit me. I wanted this Bella. I couldn’t live without him.”

“Yeah I heard.” I mumbled but Garrett elbowed me gently in the back.

“What about you Dad? Are you mad?”

“Mad about what Bella?”

“Are you kidding? Mad about you being a target because you knew me? Mad at me biting your girlfriend and effectively ending her life?”

“Bella I am not mad. Don’t think that way sweetie. It’s not your fault vampires attacked…”

“YES it is Dad. If I had stayed away from you this never would have happened. Instead I stuck around your house like I was visiting for the Holidays with my boyfriend or something.”

“Husband.” I heard Garrett correct. Get over it already.

“Bella, if I could go back to thinking you were dead and never knowing any different and stay human, I wouldn’t. Knowing you are alive. It is everything. It is worth dying for. And you turned Kat for me. I can never thank you enough. Jasper explained the whole mating thing. I get it now. I understand now why you and Garrett did what you did. Bella can I please hug you? I need to feel you I my arms.”

I ran to my Daddy and wrapped my arms around him. I didn’t have to be careful. He gasped.

“What?” I asked in a panicked voice.

“Nothing, it’s just, you feel normal now. Soft and warm. I never thought I would feel you that way again.”

“It feels good to hug you like this too Dad.”

Kat looked up at me. “Bella can I hug you?”

“Of course.” I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her. No matter what, or in this case who she was doing she was still going to be my Kat. I just had to get passed this whole sex with my father thing. Ewww.

Charlotte cleared her throat. “We should really talk about our plans now that you two have calmed down.” Char grabbed my hand and walked me to the couch. Uh oh. Please don’t be jealous Char. I don’t need this. Char started rubbing my forearm and staring at Kat. Charlie was looking at her.

“What’s going on?” He asked.

“Uh, Char can be kind of possessive. She will be okay.” Char was glaring at Kat.

“I’m confused. I thought only mates were that possessive.”

“Usually that is the case, and I am more possessive of Bella than anyone. But Bella and Char have a unique relationship…” Garrett answered carefully.

“Yes, they have sex with each other often Charlie.” Alice helpfully put in.

The look on Charlie’s face was… interesting.

“Bella, is this true?”

“Who the fuck would make that up Dad?”

Charlie turned and looked at Kat. “Did you and Bella, when you were living together…”

“NO.” Kat yelled. What the hell? Charlie looked relieved.

“What the hell Dad. You are the only one who gets to fuck her?”

“Well Bella, I mean she is my uh mate person and it would be weird if you two had…”

“Oh right because this wasn’t weird for me at all.”

“That isn’t what I meant! I don’t care if. You can do whatever you want with Char! It’s not my business…”

“Just keep my lesbian hands away from your property is that it Dad?” Now I was getting pissed.

“Goddamn it Bella! That is not what I meant!” We had somehow gotten into each other’s face. He could be the most hard headed mother…

“Bella, Charlie, why don’t we relax? I know neither of you meant anything by this. Emotions are high right now. Bella you need to be calm. You remember what it was like right?” I heard Garrett try to reason with me. I let out a huff and backed up.

“You’re right baby. I’m sorry Dad.”

“I am too Bella. I just can’t seem to control my emotions.”

“You’ll get used to it. Char, Garrett, let’s go outside and give them some time alone.”

“Uh hey Bella, what are ya’ll going to be doing?” Peter asked.

I turned to him with a smile and then looked at my dad.

“I’m going to fuck my husband and girlfriend. And I am in need of some extra attention so this may take a while.”

“Uh can I come? I mean it is my mate you are going to be fucking.”

“You’re going to watch her!” Charlie yelled at Peter. Peter shrugged his shoulders.

“Hopefully Bella and Char will let me get involved but yeah, for the most part.” Charlie would have been red if he still had blood. Hehe.

Jasper and Alice were staring back and forth between us and Charlie like it was a goddamn tennis match.

“Bella, I don’t know that I am comfortable with this behavior!”

“Yeah, well Dad, that’s too bad. If you want to be in our coven you may as well get used to it. Take care of your urges. I’m being polite and taking care of mine outside. See ya later.” I told him with a wink. I had Char and Garrett’s hands. I could feel Petey’s eyes on my and Char’s asses. Momma needs to blow off some steam.

“Bella maybe you shouldn’t piss him off right now…”

“Garrett? Shut the fuck up and take off your clothes.” I looked and saw Char already had her shirt off. I love my coven.