Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Freedom

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 16:

BPOV

I was sitting on the cliffs, thinking about my life. I wanted to talk to Amber. I turned and there she was.

“What’s up B?”

“Just thinking about us.”

“What has you so sad?”

“I guess I’m just confused a little. We never did make Brazil did we?”

“It’s never too late. Paul knows how to ride a bike right?”

“Amber, the Cullens aren’t going to leave us alone are they?”

“Not until they are dead, B.”

“I never wanted them dead. I just wanted to live a nice peaceful normal life with my werewolf husband. Is that so much to ask?”

“For us, yes it is. God hates us B.”

“He gave us Paul.”

“I suppose. But I think that was the Tihi Ahah guy. Better ask Old Quil.”

“What am I going to do Amber?”

“Right now we are going to live life. We aren’t going to be looking over our shoulders every minute of the day waiting for the axe to fall.”

“Is it stupid that I want a baby? I’m 18 and have my whole life ahead of me. I never wanted to be a mother. I had enough of raising Renee. And now here I am and all I want to do is get married and have babies. You think that’s a wolf thing? Some mating instinct driving a mate to want to reproduce for her wolf?”

“Maybe.”

“You’re a lot of fucking help, Amber.”

“What can I say? Burning down houses is more my thing. All this mushy crap you should probably talk to Emily about.”

“You know before I moved here I wanted to go to college and study literature. Maybe be an author or a professor. Now the idea of going into any kind of classroom repulses me. I think I’m just so goddam tired I can’t see straight. I mean I get that I should have gotten away from Cullen the minute I found out what he was, but damn is that sin so bad that they won’t leave me alone? That I have to suffer?”

“You’re not suffering, bitch.”

“I’m not?”

“No, you’re just tired. It will pass. Take a month, take two, take as much as you want. Don’t do anything. Relax. When you are ready to move forward you will and you will know the direction you want to take.”

“And what if I don’t know? Should I try to make my mark on the world? Knowing in the long run it won’t make a damn bit of difference? Should I be happy being a baby maker for Paul? You told me once I would never be the baby maker Jake wanted. What’s changed?”

“I doubt making babies with Jake would be as much fun as it is with Paul.”

“Bitch, you know what I mean.”

“Why do you constantly limit yourself?”

“What are you talking about?”

“You. You are always setting limits on yourself and then worrying whether you set the right limits. Should I be a mom or is that not good enough. Do I need to go to college? I want a baby but I shouldn’t have one now. Always this crap B. If you want a baby have a fucking baby. If you don’t want to go to school don’t go. If you don’t want Paul to support you don’t let him. But damn girl stop over analyzing every single little thing.”

“You know the night Paul marked me? I’m pretty sure I’m pregnant.”

“Congratulations.”

“You’re not mad at me?”

“How can I be mad at myself?”

“Easy. I just figured you would be mad because the whole motherhood thing is kinda the opposite of what we set out to do.”

“We set out to find ourselves and we did. Don’t ever forget that. Now if you stop remembering who we found, then I’m going to be pissed. “

“And who did we find?”

“We found a strong woman who is loving and caring and brave, who isn’t afraid to take what she wants and isn’t scared of anything. A pretty cool woman. A woman who is worth something.”

“Thanks Amber. I guess I need to go buy a pregnancy test again, but I think I will sit here for a little while longer and watch the waves hit the shore.”

“Just don’t jump. By the way, now that I have you here I want to bring up something.”

“Okay.”

“That little treat you gave Paul after the Bonfire last month? We aren’t doing that anymore.”

“I don’t know. I kind of liked it.”

“No B.”

“I tell you what, Amber. If you see me doing something you can’t handle just black out and I will take over.”

“Fuck you B.”

Edward POV

We had finally gotten to Oregon. We didn’t dare drive into Forks. Esme had found us a rental cabin in the woods. It was time to have a family meeting.

Carlisle was the first to speak. “You know the terms of our continued existence. We need to determine what we are each going to do.”

Alice spoke up first. “I’m not so much concerned about drinking human blood I guess. But I refuse to kill Bella. She is my friend, even if she doesn’t know it.”

“I agree. I won’t kill Bella or let anyone else do it. Including you Carlisle. I’m shocked that you would even agree to this.”

“Esme, I had to agree or they never would have let us out. Now that we are out of their immediate reach we can discuss this without the added pressure of being at death’s door.”

“I understand Carlisle but this topic is not up for discussion.”

“So you would die for Bella?”

“Yes.”

“Well I sure as hell won’t! I would be glad to kill her. I didn’t like her as a mousy human and I don’t like her now. Especially since my Mate has proclaimed his love for her.” Rose said, sending a glare at Emmett.

“Rose I was confused. Even so, I won’t see any harm come to her and yes I will die for her. Whether you think we should or not.”

Jasper spoke up. “I think you all are missing the point. If we don’t kill her the Volturi will just send someone else to do it. I don’t like it but the wolves can’t hold off the Volturi.”

I had to put a stop to this. “I will die before I let any harm come to Bella. Even if she never will love me again, I love her. She is the only thing to capture my heart in a hundred years and I will die defending her.”

“What if we changed her?” Esme asked.

“I don’t think that was part of the deal, darling.” Carlisle answered.

“But if we did and she turned out to be a shield, Aro would most likely let us all remain alive.” Jasper pointed out.

“And if she isn’t?” Carlisle asked.

“She is.” Alice stated confidently.

“You’ve seen this Alice?” Here I go getting my hopes up again.

“No I can’t see her future anymore. But it’s the only thing that makes sense. Why else wouldn’t you be able to read her mind.”

“I think you are all forgetting that she hates us and wants nothing to do with being a vampire. She will never agree to go anywhere with us. Can you imagine what kind of crazy newborn that psycho bitch would make?”

“Rose, do not call her names.” I told her.

“She doesn’t love you, idiot. Why the hell do you care?”

“Whether she loves me or not, I love her!”

Carlisle stopped the argument with a raise of his hand.

“The way I see it we have two options since Rose is the only one in favor of killing Bella. We can kidnap her again, and turn her and hope for the best from Aro and Caius. Or we can find friends and prepare for battle against the Volturi.”

“Carlisle do you think the wolves would help us if we took on the Volturi?”

“Why don’t you go ask them Edward?” Why does Rose have to be a bitch all the time? Is there not an off switch anywhere on her?

“Maybe Edward, if they understood there were worse things coming for Bella than just us. But regardless of whether they will or not we have other covens we can call. The Egyptians, The Amazonians, The Irish, The Denalis.”

“Peter and Charlotte owe me. They well help.” Jasper put in.

So those are our two options. Let’s vote.

Paul POV

I came home from training feeling great. I was loving the academy. Plus being a police officer would allow me to take care of Bella and the baby without her having to work if she doesn’t want to. She hasn’t seemed too forthcoming on her plans but it was enough for me that she was home most days when I came home. She had even started cooking again since she said I was working and she was lying around getting fat. I didn’t see it and she was small as ever. I have to say life was good. Bella still walked around the house half dressed. I wasn’t complaining.

“Honey I’m home!”

“Don’t start pulling that shit. Come to the bedroom.”

We usually wait till after dinner but I can go for getting started early. I walked into the bedroom and saw her laid out naked on our bed. In front of the bed was my drawing desk.

“What’s this?”

“I want you to draw me nude. Pose me whatever way you want. I want to remember my body like this.”

“Okay, but why now?”

“Because I’m carrying the first of our children and my body may never be the same.”

Wow. “You’re sure?” I couldn’t keep the smile off my face.

“Yes Lover, I’m sure.” I let out a howl and jumped on the bed. She was laughing at me. I didn’t care. I had a career I liked, a woman I loved and a child on the way. Things were looking up and I would protect this at all costs.

“Baby please let me make love to you.”

“After.”

“After what?”

“After you draw me.”

“Oh, right.”

“Patience wolf boy.”

Of course. Patience. She just told me she was having my baby, which is sexy as hell and now instead of jumping her I have to sit here and draw her nude body. She is so vicious.

BPOV

I knew I was torturing him but since I was going to get fat and have my privates ripped open he could take a little torture. The wedding ceremony was scheduled for first beach in a month. Things were looking up. I still had no idea what I wanted to do but I was 18 and I had plenty of time. Paul had a good job, or would when he completed training. He was already getting paid. I think for the next 8 months I was just going to concentrate on this little life inside me. I didn’t have to do anything I didn’t want to. Paul probably wasn’t going to be okay with me goin back to the only career I ever enjoyed, stripping. Sorry exotic dancing. And since I would be the size of a house soon, I really didn’t figure on fighting a losing battle.

After Paul finished drawing me I gave him his reward. He was gentler than I prefer but he will learn not to be shy around me just because I’m pregnant. Even if I have to beat his ass in bed to teach him.

Aro POV

“Have you heard from the Cullens?” I heard Caius ask.

“No brother, I don’t imagine I will for sometime.”

“We should have killed them when they were hereand killed the girl ourselves.”

“Yes, but why loose members of our trusted guards in fighting a pack of wolves? We both know the Cullens will not kill Bella. Well Rosalie might. But the others won’t let her. So they will attempt to turn her and see if they can offer her services in exchange for their lives. Unfortunately that wasn’t the deal so we will keep Edward, Jasper and Alice and Bella and the others will be disposed of. As far as the wolves, I fully expect some wolves and some Cullens to die in the battle for Bella’s soul. After both are injured they will be easier for us to exterminate.”

“Who the Cullens or the Wolves?”

“Both dear brother. Both.”

Caius laughed. “I will give it to you brother. You are certainly shrewd when it comes to getting what you desire.”

“I desire Bella. I have seen her in all their heads. Not only is she beautiful, she will make a powerful shield. I want her.”

Sam POV

The pack had settled down now that Bella was back. It was good to hear her and Paul were getting married. It seemed sometimes I lived in fear that Paul was going to be at my doorstep telling me she left again. I know Bella isn’t crazy. But still, she can kind of go a little crazy now and then. I was getting ready to go on patrol when I felt my cell phone ring. I looked down and saw the last number I expected to see. I really should get the number changed.

“Carlisle.”

“Sam. I need to talk to you. Bella’s life is in danger.”

“When the hell isn’t it Carlisle? But it seems the most danger she has been in lately is from you and your family.”

“Sam we were not going to hurt her. We were trying to help her.”

“How did that work out for you Carlisle?”

“Sam you have to understand we had the best intentions.”

“Your son threatened to break two imprints legs if Bella didn’t go with him. He threatened my Mate Carlisle.”

“I am sorry for that Sam. He never would have harmed her.”

“Carlisle, I’m confused as to why you are calling. You have to know if we ever see you or your family again, you are dead.”

“I’m afraid you will have to stand in line Sam. My family has been given an order to kill Bella or we die. We have no intentions of killing Bella. But even if we don’t other vampires will be coming for her. Vampires who don’t share our respect for human life. These vampires are very dangerous Sam. We have plans to do our best to deal with them but I doubt we will succeed. Will you give me ten minutes to inform you of what is going on?”

“You have ten minutes. Talk.”

I listened to him for the next twenty minutes. By the end of the conversation I couldn’t believe the damn bad luck that girl has.

“”So Sam, will the wolves stand with us?”

“The last time we stood with you, you kidnapped and imprint and a sister to us all. I realize I am a poor Native who doesn’t have your superior vampire brain but I’m not fucking stupid Carlisle. You and your friends take care of these Volturi guys. We will take care of our own. And the current state of the treaty is still in place. There is no treaty. We see you, then you are dead.”

“I understand Sam. We love Bella despite what you think. It is okay if we keep you updated on the situation?”

“Of course Carlisle. I want to know how many you can go through so I have an idea of getting my pack ready.”

“Sam have you considered just asking Bella to turn? For the good of everyone? Lives will be lost, Sam. She can stop that by turning.”

“Carlisle I am going to pretend you didn’t say that.”

“Goodbye Sam.”

Goddam it! I really hate those guys. I need to call a Pack meeting now.

Paul POV

“So that’s it. That’s what Carlisle told me.”

“Hmmm, evil bloodsuckers are after Bella. Must be a day that ends in Y.” Quil pointed out. I didn’t find it funny.

“That’s not fair, Quil. I haven’t had leeches after me for like a week and a half until today.” Bella said sticking her tongue out at Quil.

Sam spoke up. “The question is, what do we do with this information?”

“I think we should meet with the Cullens.” I heard Bella say. I must have heard that wrong. Everybody looked at her like she had grown another head.

“And why is that Bella?” Sam asked.

“Because we can get them all in one place and kill them Sammy.” She said with the sweetest smile you can imagine. She even bit her bottom lip. God I loved this woman. The pack erupted in cheers and even Sam was smiling.

“That’s a bad idea Bella.”

“Why is that Sam?” I growled. Bella hit me in the back of the head. She hates when I growl at people. Says its rude.

“Simple. The Cullens are our enemy. But they are willing to fight other vampires to protect Bella. Let them. If these Volturi people are as strong as Carlisle says it is doubtful that the Cullens will survive but Carlisle said they had other friends who might stand with them. If this is the case the Cullens may kill some of these Volturi in a worst case scenario before getting themselves killed. That makes the Volturi weaker when they come for Bella. I don’t like the Cullens. But I really don’t care who kills them. As long as it is done.”

I guess that’s why Sam was the alpha. Always thinking. I gave him a nod as did the pack.

Sam wasn’t finished. “Bella, this is usually the part where you jump up and say that you don’t want anybody sacrificing themselves for you.” He said with a smirk.

“Hey, I told Eddie when he kidnapped me that he was getting more trouble than he could handle. If his arrogant ass had left me alone he and his family wouldn’t be in this predicament. And now not only am I in danger still from my dead ex-boyfriend, I got a whole new set of vampires after me. Fuck them. Let them thin out the herd and we will take care of the rest. And oh by the way,Paul and I are expecting a child in the next 8 months so you guys better protect my ass if you want to keep growly in a good mood.”

And that little speech brought down the house. Wolf howls would be heard from miles. The guys already had motivation to protect Bella. Every one of them loved her like a sister. This just added on a new level of protectiveness. I wonder if my freedom loving woman has realized yet that there is no way in hell she is going to leave La Push without wolf body guards.

BPOV

If Paul or any of these guys think they are keeping me under lock and key, they got another thing coming. But even I know I can’t be reckless anymore. I have Paul’s life in my hands now that I am marked and my baby’s life in my hands. I am going to have to be careful. I know the Cullens may not want me dead, except probably Rosalie. I really don’t see what the hell her problem is.

Anyway, I am sure they still want me to be a vamp. Carlisle as much as told Sam that. I have to agree with Sam though. As much as I want them to face us, it is a smart move to let them take on the Volturi first. It’s too bad it had to come to this. But I warned them not to fuck with me. Maybe next time they will listen.