Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Freedom

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 12:

BPOV

“So baby, can we talk?” I heard my Pauly ask.

Here it comes. I knew he had been waiting to get to this all day. “Of course we can sweetheart. What ever shall we talk about? The weather? The sour milk I found in the fridge? Or how about me getting my ass wet last night because you forgot to put the toilet seat down? So many topics to choose from…”

“Funny smart ass. I want to talk to you about what you said the other night to the Cullens.”

“About Alice’s hair?”

“No.”

“About no vampires touching me?”

“No.”

“I’m sorry dear I was pretty drunk that night. I don’t remember much.”

Awww, he looked so sad.

“Or is it about me telling Eddie that I was going to let my big bad wolf bite me and claim me as his sex slave for life?”

“Yes, Yes that would be it.”

“Okay let’s talk.” Time to get serious.

“Did you mean it?”

“Yes Paul.”

“Do you understand everything it involves?”

“I was under the impression you take me from behind and bite me on the neck. Is there more to it than this? Do I have to make specific noises? Do I get to bite you back? Because I’m going to anyway. Only it probably won’t be your neck…”

“Bella, you need to understand that with the mark there is no going back. You can never have children with anybody but me. The same goes for me. I can only have kids with you.”

“Okay.”

“And we will always be able to find each other.”

“Okay.”

“And it’s possible if I die then you will as well…”

“And if I die you die. Works both ways right?”

“Yes.”

“Good, I don’t have to worry about some hoe grabbing you up if I drop dead. I like this.”

“You’re okay with this?”

“Sure why not?”

“It’s just I know how big freedom is to you.”

“Does the mark make me do what you tell me too?”

“No.”

“I told you I am staying with you, or you are staying with me for life. I’m okay with that. So yes you are going to mark me.”

He finally smiled. Good, I hate the serious look on his face.

“So when do you want to do this?”

“When do you want to, Paul?”

“Right now?”

Yeah right. “Slow down there big boy. I’m about to bind my body and soul with yours and you think you are going to take me to the bedroom and bite down at 2:00 in the afternoon? I don’t think so.”

“Oh, so when?”

“Whenever you can get things done. I want this to be nice. I want a teepee under the stars and a bear skin rug and a Pocahontas outfit. If we are going to do this we are going to play dress up and do it right. What kind of girl do you think I am?”

“Of course. I’m sure that can all be arranged. You do realize you are giving into a stereotype right?”

“Don’t act like the idea doesn’t turn you on. You think we could get Jake to play drums outside?”

“No, we are not getting fucking Jake to play fucking drums outside.”

“Is there anything else you want to talk about Paul?”

“No I guess not.”

“Good, then there are some things I want to talk about.”

Hehe. He looked scared.

“First of all. This place is okay for the two of us but it wouldn’t kill you to liven up the place a little. You have all these great drawings, put them on the wall. I can appreciate a bachelor living like this but you wanted me and you got me so now you have to make me some place to stay that’s nice. I want drapes and new paint. I don’t ask for much but I am not living full time in a cave.”

“Whatever you want babe.”

“Second you need to start thinking about adding on to the house. A one bedroom isn’t going to cut it. I’m sure, at least you better have, noticed we have been having loads of unprotected sex for the past few weeks. Eventually you are going to knock me up. I find myself strangely not caring so much but, my baby is going to need its own room if you expect to have any more babies. You with me LaHote?”

“Bella are you pregnant?”

“I hope not yet but who the hell knows? I guess I will figure it out in a month or so if I start puking my guts up.”

“Can’t you take a pregnancy test?”

“I don’t want to know until the battle is done.”

Paul POV

I can’t believe it. I mean I knew this was a possibility and I kind of expected it but wow. The idea of… We haven’t been together that long but wow. Course she doesn’t know. Still I guess she either needs to get on the pill or we should prepare for the eventuality that this will occur.

I had off today from training, patrols and work, and was able to hang out with my baby all day long.

“So now that the heavy discussion is out of the way what do you want to do?”

“I want to watch Super Troopers.”

“Seriously?”

“It’s a great movie.”

“It’s fucking ignorant.”

“You’re fucking ignorant, now put the movie on.”

Shit, I hated this movie. Bella can’t stop laughing while it’s on. I just didn’t get it.

After the movie I was going to head to the store to get some fresh milk for the princess. The princess dragged me to the bedroom first. The princess is a bad girl. She still remembers to bite that bottom lip when she wants to play shy. Two hours later I was walking out with a grocery list. For the first time she didn’t give me a liquor list as well. She said she was laying off in case she was pregnant. After the battle she was taking a test and if she wasn’t pregnant she was going to get shitfaced in a manner of epic proportions. Can’t wait to be around for that. Maybe she will sing Jimmy Buffett songs next time.

My phone rang and I saw it was Sam.

“What’s up Sam?”

“A Cullen is at the line and refusing to move until you talk to him.”

“Tell Edward to go fuck himself.”

“It’s not Edward. It’s the big one. Emmett I think.” Interesting. “He is asking that you come alone, at least without Bella.”

“Is he fucking stupid? Do you know what would happen if she found out that I went and saw a Cullen and talked about her without her permission? Sam if my penis is going to be in her hand I would prefer it to still be attached to my body.”

“So call her and ask her what she thinks. I could care less if he stays on the line.”

I called Bella. Bella was intrigued by the idea. “Yes, go ahead and talk to him. It may give us an idea of what’s going on in their heads.”

“You sure baby?”

“When the hell have I ever told you to do something that I wasn’t sure about?”

Sometimes I missed Amber. Not that I’m glad Bella is no longer speaking to her or allowing her to speak through her. I would never tell her this but that shit was kinda spooky.

I drove up to the treaty line on the way back and saw him standing there.

“What can I do for you Cullen? I don’t have a lot of time, Bella gets angry at me if the milk is not cold when I get it home.”

“Paul right?”

“Yep, Emmett right?”

“Listen Paul, you cannot mark her. I know what it will do.”

“Not that it’s any of your business but what do you think it will do?”

“If you die in the battle she will die as well.”

“She knows this.”

“Does she?” the big asshole asked.

“Yeah we were just talking about it today. Anything else?”

“Paul do you love her?”

“That’s a stupid question.”

“Then why won’t you get her help? She’s talking to herself. She is acting totally out of character. This is not Bella.”

“Maybe it’s not the Bella you left but it’s the Bella that is here now. You and your family broke her. She remade herself into something stronger. It happens in nature all the time.”

“Paul I just want to speak to her. Please try to get her to talk to me.”

“And why the hell would I do that?”

“You know I consider her my sister and I want what’s best for her. If you love her like you say you do then you want what is best for her too.”

“And you think your family is best for her? Your family?”

“I think we can get her help and let her make an informed decision.”

“See that’s where you guys have it wrong. You are in denial about Bella. She isn’t crazy. She is just super pissed. And most of that is directed at you guys. Not just because you left her but because you let her get involved with you in the first place and left her to clean up a mess that should have been dealt with already.”

“I was hoping you would see reason, Paul.”

“And I was hoping you could take a clue. I guess that’s not a strong suit among your family.”

“I will always love her and consider her a sister. If you think we are just going to leave a family member behind in her situation you are out of your mind.”

“Try to take her and you will be ashes.”

The big son of a bitch started walking away.

“Emmett I’m serious. If you love your family you will get them to leave her alone. If not your family will be destroyed.”

“Yeah I guess we will see.”

BPOV

Where the hell is Paul? He should have been back by now. The milk is going to get warm.

I heard the front door open. Finally.

“Baby where have you been? Why did your talk take so long? How long does it take to say fuck off?”

“Sorry darlin. He is still of the opinion that his family is what’s best for you. It started out civil and ended in threats. You know the way most of my conversations go.”

“Paul you better get my teepee ready soon. I have a feeling we are going to need that mark.”

“I won’t let them get you baby.”

“I know you will try not too but things happen. We have to be prepared. Did you get the milk?”

Amber POV

Bella couldn’t see me anymore but I was still around. I was proud of her but I knew she would need me again soon. I didn’t know why but I was sticking around. The past couple weeks have been interesting. Paul began planning to mark Bella. I still have a hard time swallowing this one. But I am going to let it go. Having a regular booty call is probably safer than dudes in parking lots, I will admit.

BPOV

It has been a fun couple of weeks. I went a few times to see the Cullens beat each other up. Edward stared, Rosalie scowled, Jasper looked like he was in pain and Alice looked like a boy. I guess she refused my tip about wigs. Carlisle and Esme looked at me with matching sad faces filled with longing and regret. I wasn’t fooled for a second. These leeches were out to get me. Paul knew it, the Pack knew it and the Cullens sure as hell knew it.

The battle was coming tomorrow. I didn’t know yet where I would be. I needed to talk to the Pack about this.

“Sam where am I going to be tomorrow for the battle?”

“Seth and Leah are staying back to protect the imprints.”

“That’s nice Sam. Where am I going to be?”

“Uh… with the imprints?”

I stared at him. He stared back. I stared harder.

“Bella…” he began but Paul interrupted him.

“You better let me take this Sam.”

Oh this should be good. And I was going to give him a special treat tonight since it was the night before the battle.

“Bella where would you like to be?” Oh he was good, dammit.

“I would like to be where the battle is going to be.”

“Why?”

“Because I have a right to be?”

“Do you want me to get hurt?”

What?

“Of course not baby.”

“How am I supposed to fight effectively if I know you might be in danger? That’s asking a lot of me.”

Fucking logic. I taught him too well. Sam was smirking. Asshole.

“Paul I don’t want you hurt but don’t you think I would be a good distraction? I could stand there and let them come at me and you guys could pick them off easier.”

“Until one of them gets through and gets you. Then you’re dead. Then we will all be upset and probably get injured or killed ourselves. This is bigger than you and your pride Bella. You being there could get your friends injured and killed and you don’t want that do you?”

Oh how I hate him at this moment.

I was silent. I was not going to give this up. Paul pulled Quil in front of me. He had a sad face.

“What do you want Quil?”

“I don’t want to get hurt Bella. Please don’t get me hurt. I want to grow old and have lots of little Quils running around.”

“Quil? Go away.”

“So it is completely your decision Bella. Where would you like to be tomorrow?”

“Paul?”

“Yes.”

“You are going to pay for this.”

“I know.”

Paul POV

I can’t believe I used reason to talk Bella into staying behind tomorrow morning. If I had an alter ego I would high five him. Bella was still pouting but she was coming around. I would be dropping her off at Emily’s in the morning before heading for the clearing. I had a busy day tomorrow. Kill leeches and watch other leeches to make sure they don’t make any efforts to steal my woman.

“Paul? When are you going to mark me?”

“I was thinking tomorrow night once the battle is done?”

“But if you die tomorrow I won’t die with you.”

“Baby I’m not really planning on dying tomorrow.”

“I want to be prepared in case you do. I want to go with you. If I can’t be there in body at least I know our souls will be connected on that field.”

“Baby, please don’t make me. Not tonight. Please don’t do this to me. I give into you on almost everything but please I can’t do this.”

“I love you Paul.”

“I love you to Bella.”

“Paul I want you to marry me. I am asking you to marry me.”

“You want me to ask you to marry me?”

“No, I am asking you to marry me.”

“That’s not the way it goes usually.”

“I’m not the usual girl. So how about it? Yes or no?”

“Yes.”

“Thank you for not making me get on one knee.” She told me.

I woke up in the morning feeling better than I ever had. I thought I would be nervous last night but I wasn’t. I slept like a log. I woke up with Bella spread across me. Life couldn’t get any better. Now I had to go to war. I dropped Bella off at Emily’s and she promised me she would stay. Then I made her swear she wouldn’t leave. Then Leah finally came over and assured me she wouldn’t let her leave. This didn’t assure me much since Leah was pissed she was being left behind.

We met at the field. The Cullens were already there. The plan was the Newborns would come for them and we would attack from the sides. Not complicated but hopefully effective. I heard the rumble of feet heading our way. The stench in the air was suffocating. They ran into the clearing and headed straight for the Cullens. Before they got to the first one we attacked. I beheaded one leech and continued running towards my next one. My mind saw my pack brothers doing the same. The Cullens were giving it their all. I gave them credit. They were fighting hard. One leech grabbed hold of my back and Jasper knocked him off and tore him apart when he hit the ground. We finally had the numbers and were able to attack 2 on 1. I still hadn’t seen the red head. If she didn’t come I was gonna be pissed. We weren’t going to sit back and let her make another one of these armies. By the time the last leech fell I noticed two things. No redheads were laying on the ground and Edward was nowhere to be seen.

“Where is Edward?”

Carlisle spoke. “He went after Victoria. He read her mind from a nearby cliff where she was watching and discovered that Bella must be in La Push so she headed that way with another vampire.”

“He went to La Push?” Sam asked outraged.

I didn’t have time to be outraged. Something was wrong. Cullen was going after Bella.

I warned Leah and Seth in my head but they said they hadn’t seen him yet. But at that moment they did see Vicky. I watched the two battle Vicky and the other leech. I was thirty seconds away. Jake, Quil and Jarrod were on my tail. Where was Cullen?

BPOV

I couldn’t believe I was in a house with the “imprints” instead of at the battle. This sucked. It was at times like these that I wished Amber were here. Not that I didn’t love Emily. It’s just she cooks when she is nervous. I prefer to drink or at least smoke pot. But I was giving up both those until this is over. I saw Leah pacing outside. I suppose the battle had started. She wasn’t howling. She told me she would howl if anyone was injured. After 20 minutes of watching her pace I couldn’t take it anymore and lit up a cigarette on the front porch. Seth phased back to human and told me to get back inside. I didn’t see what the big deal was until he shifted back and I saw a red head running through the trees. I ran back inside to get Emily and Kim hid and that’s when I saw him.

“Hello Eddie. Glad to see you. I don’t suppose I can convince you to go give my two wolves a hand out there?”

“Sorry Bella. I did my part today. Now it’s time to accomplish my second task and that is getting you the treatment you need.”

“You will never make me love you, you sick bastard.”

“Maybe not Bella, but I will get you well so you can determine if you love me or not in your right mind.”

“Eddie if you take me you are asking for more trouble than you can handle.”

“I’ll take my chances.”

I could hear the battle going on outside. If I could keep him talking a little while longer until more wolves get here.

“Bella I don’t have time for this. You won’t distract me. I am tired of your games. Or Amber’s games or whoever the hell you are today. Drink this.”

He handed me a vial with a clear liquid in it.

“I am not drinking this.”

“Drink it or I break Emily and Kim’s legs.”

I looked down and saw them lying on the floor behind the couch crying. He moved over to them.

“Fine, stop! I’ll drink it.”

Fuck. Oh well it wouldn’t be the first time I drank an unknown substance. I tilted it back and it went down quickly.

“That wasn’t so bad….and I blacked out.

Paul POV

We arrived just in time. Seth was about to get bitten and Leah was holding her own against Victoria. I jumped on Victoria from behind and Jake and Quil took out the other leech. Jarrod picked the pieces up and started a fire. I shifted and ran into Sam’s house looking for Bella. Emily and Kim were on the ground. Emily had tears in her eyes.

“Paul I’m sorry, he took her.”

“Who?” But I knew. I ran out the back door and phased. Sam told me the Cullens had taken off right after the battle in separate directions. They followed the blonde one but he threw a tree at them. I could smell Edward’s scent and followed it to a road where he must have gotten into a car. He had her. But I’ll be damned if he was going to keep her.

BPOV

I woke up a little groggy. I could tell I was in a bed. I tried to remember what the hell happened. Then it came back to me. The Cullens. Edward, making me drink that drug. Victoria. I slowly opened my eyes and looked around. I saw Carlisle next to my bed and Esme sitting by his side holding his hand and smiling at me. Edward was also smiling and standing in the corner. Jasper and Alice were at the end of the bed. Rosalie and Emmett were on the other side of my bed. They were all staring at me. They fucking kidnapped me! Okay it’s time to let the bitch loose. I heard Carlisle speak.

“Bella, how are you feeling? I know you’ll be a little groggy for a while but you should clear up shortly.”

“The name is Amber, motherfucker. And you are going to regret the day you met me. I swear it.”