Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Venom

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 32:

Peter Whitlock sat at one end of the long couch, his mate Charlotte curled into his side. They had been hiding in this luxurious cabin in the Kentucky wilderness since Garrett had found him in a panic. Garrett sat on a recliner in silence, absorbing the television news and what the other occupant of the house had just told the three of them.

Two months ago, Garrett had told Peter of his meeting with the Volturi and their new queen. The woman who claimed to be the first vampire. The woman could control venom, freeze vampires, control their movements. Garrett had been allowed to live provided he join a group of nomads and newborns in Virginia and await orders to attack the human population. One hour after Irkalla left Garrett ran. To Peter and Charlottes home in Texas. The three came immediately to Peter’s Kentucky hideout.

They waited and watched. The three watched the mass killings. Surely Alice had seen this. Peter had not spoken to Jasper in months. He did not want to tell him about Garrett’s news. This was exactly the kind of fight Jasper would want to be involved in. He had done well, left violence behind.

The farther northwest the attacks occurred though, Peter realized the Cullen’s were in the crosshairs. He tried to call Jasper and received no response. Waiting a few days, he gave up and tried to call other Cullen’s. No one answered.

Two days later the Indian Reservation near Forks was attacked. Only this time there were survivors.

Peter could not figure out what was different about La Push. Had Jasper gotten involved and stopped the Volturi?

The visitor sitting at the other end of the couch however had told him a different story.

“These wolves you saw around the Cullen house, Demetri. They were the same as this girl who went dog in Casper? You’re sure?”

“Yes.”

Demetri had found Peter yesterday. Peter was prepared to battle the three Volturi members when they arrived. Until he saw Jane and Alec’s faces. Their trademark sadistic grins were no longer present. The twins looked traumatized. No grin, no smile, no sneer. Just blank faces. Demetri approached with his hands raised.

Peter had never been friends with the Volturi but he was familiar to them. Demetri explained that he was the only vampire he could trust.

Peter listened to the story Demetri told. It corresponded with Garrett’s version and ended with Demetri and the twins leaving the Cullen house before the wolves attacked. Peter also listened to what this evil bitch Irkalla made Jane and Alec do to each other, to her and her husband. The twins for the first time in one thousand years knew what it was like to be a victim. They had not spoken a word since they had been here, staying near each other on the front porch.

“I don’t think the wolves are the biggest problem we have now Peter.” Garrett said quietly, watching the replay of the President’s press conference.

Peter said nothing but silently agreed. Turning back to the TV he turned his thoughts to what Garrett considered the bigger problem. President David Rodriguez was at the podium and began speaking.

“This vampiric species we have discovered has been around for thousands of years, perhaps even farther back, blending in with our kind. They are responsible for the mass murders that have occurred in Europe and across our United States.

I am pleased to report that our military has developed a weapon that can destroy these creatures. You are about to see a video of a special operations team catching and destroying one of these creatures. If there are children in the room I ask that you have them leave the room. “

The screen cut to a video of a man running out of the woods. It was obvious from his speed that he was a vampire. The camera only showed a streak until he stopped. He was wearing a suit and had obviously been running from something before he stopped. The look in his eyes showed surprise. A second later a blast of some sort of blue energy struck him in the chest, blowing him to pieces. The cameraman ran to the pieces of the vampire. His head was still alert, looking straight at the camera and blinking. His crystallized body parts were crawling over the ground. A team of black covered commandos ran out of the woods holding what looked to be modified rifles. The members of the team were very tall Peter noticed. Taller than typical soldiers. The video panned over the body on the ground, crystallized shards making it very clear that this creature was not human. The President came back on.

“As you can see the weapons needed to defeat these creatures are very powerful. As such they are only available to Special Forces teams at this time. These teams are stationed across the country, prepared to respond. In addition special radar that has been developed is being used to hunt these creatures and destroy them. I realize what this information means to American citizens and citizens all over the world. We will of course help any country that requests our help. Unfortunately due to the destructive nature of our weapon we cannot hand it out to our overseas friends but the United States is prepared to assist and hunt these creatures wherever they are found. Much of what we have learned must be held in confidentiality at this time. I promise American citizens and citizens of the world that we are doing all we can to ensure your safety. These creatures declared war on us by the actions of the recent past culminating on the attack at the Quileute Reservation in La Push, Washington.”

“Is the weapon nuclear in nature?” A young female reporter asked from the back.

“I am not at liberty to say what the nature of this weapon is. I can assure it is not radioactive or harmful to the public or environment.”

“Have any attempts to speak to the vampires been made?” A male reported asked.

There it was. They were called vampires. It was out.

“The leader of these creatures had attempted to mobilize the creatures to attack humanity. This was the reason for the attacks on the cities. She was known as Irkalla. She has been destroyed.” President Rodriguez answered confidently.

Peter looked at Demetri who seemed very surprised.

“I won’t be taking any more questions at this time. I have many calls from our overseas friends to make as you can understand. The White House will be issuing updates as they become available. These creatures are very dangerous. They appear human but there are attributes that set them apart. Their skin is cold to the touch. Their eyes are red. They have been known to wear contact lenses though. Another characteristic common to all these creatures is their skin sparkles in direct sunlight.”

“I’m sorry Mr. President. Did you say sparkle?” A reporter in the front asked.

“Yes. Their skin sparkles like diamonds.” President Rodriguez confirmed with a sigh.

“Do they have fangs Mr. President?”

The President closed his eyes.

“No. They do not have fangs.”

“These deadly creatures who have slaughtered thousands, not only do not have fangs but sparkle in the daylight?” The CNN reporter asked again. A few chuckles were heard from the back of the room.

“I understand how it sounds but I cannot stress how dangerous these creatures are. They are strong and as you could see from the video, or not see as the case may be, they are very fast. If they are seen citizens are encouraged to run and contact local law enforcement immediately. That is all. Please stay vigilant. God bless you all and God bless America.”

President Rodriguez left the podium and Peter turned the volume off.

“I can’t believe he told everyone we sparkled.” Garrett whispered. Peter stared at him until Garrett looked away.

“He didn’t mention the wolf in Casper.” Charlotte noted. Garrett answered.

“FBI says it was an illusionist trick done without permission. He is being held in custody and unnamed at this time.”

“In other words they brushed it under the rug and then had this press conference to take the media attention away from it. The government and the wolves are working together.” Peter reasoned.

“That was no wolf that shot that vampire Peter.” Demetri pointed out, still surprised that Irkalla was actually dead.

“Peter this means Jasper is dead.” Charlotte whispered.

Peter nodded. He did not want to face that fact right now but she was right. Jasper was dead. It must have been the wolves that did it. No… a wolf could not have killed Jasper. Not even a pack of wolves.

The weapon.

“Did you see the trajectory of that blast of whatever the hell it was Peter?” Garrett asked. “It came from the sky. Most won’t notice but whoever fired that rifle was in the air.”

“But the soldiers were on the ground. Those rifles they were carrying, looked like modified M 4s.”

“The weapon didn’t kill the vampire. Those soldiers did not kill the vampire.”

“You getting one of your feelins honey?”

“Yeah Char. Something isn’t right. These guys ain’t got no way to kill us. No way that the Army figured out something to kill us this quick. Something isn’t right. Demetri, tell me everything you learned in Forks when you were there. Tell me about the wolves. Tell me about what happened at the house before you left. We need to know what is going on. Then we are going to get some answers.”

“Where are we going to get answers from sweetie?”

“We are going to Forks and La Push Washington. We are going to go over every inch of the Cullen place and the surrounding area. Then we are going to Casper Wyoming.”

“Why?” Garrett asked.

“Because one way or another, these wolves are involved. I have a feeling they aren’t in Washington anymore. I know where one is though. One for sure is in Casper. Wolves travel in packs. We are going to find one and beat the truth out of it.”

Jake POV

I was nervous even though I had no reason to be. I wanted Bella to be pregnant. I really wanted her to be pregnant. It was ridiculous but Dad says it’s a wolf thing. The drive to procreate. I just knew I loved her and wanted her to have my child.

Bella decided to forgo the at home test and try out the new insurance Charlie bought the Pack families. She felt she could at least meet a doctor, confirm the pregnancy and set up appointments. I figured she could get everything she need from Sue but Bella reminded me we didn’t have an ultrasound machine.

The doctor was female thank the spirits. I was not comfortable with strange men touching her. It was a ridiculous and archaic notion but it was what it was. Dad says this is a wolf thing too most likely.

Dr. Kendrick walked in while Bella and I sat in the too small chairs in the tiny room.

“Well, congratulations are in order. Of course you already knew that, didn’t you?”

Bella had explained that when she missed her first day of her period she panicked and took a home pregnancy test.

“Yes ma’am.” I nodded smiling. I noticed Bella’s hands went to her stomach immediately.

“I realize it is early. I wasn’t sure the test would even pick it up. At home I mean…” Bella started.

“Early? Dear you are 5 weeks along.”

Five weeks?

“I… I can’t be. It couldn’t be more than two and a half weeks.” Bella stuttered. She looked at me and I thought of five weeks ago.

Jasper. After her fight with Jasper. Her ribs were still healing when Chris and Quil brought her to my place. We made love that night. I met her eyes and I suppose it hit her at the same time as it hit me.

“But that means… I was pregnant during the…”

Bella stood up and took two short steps to the corner where she vomited the lunch we had earlier in the small trash can. I grabbed her hair while Dr. Kendrick walked out and quickly came back with a cup of water.

“Thank you.” Bella whispered after she washed her mouth out.

“I suppose morning sickness started on cue.” The doctor laughed.

It wasn’t morning sickness that was the problem. Bella was scared. I would bet I had the same look in my eyes.

“How soon can we find out if he is okay?” she asked. He?

“Well Bella you are in the first trimester. You turn 19 this weekend correct?”

“Yes ma’am.” I answered for Bella.

“You are healthy. In excellent shape. The first trimester is a touchy time but if you rest and take it easy there is no reason to expect any problems.”

“I uh… I was in a car accident two and a half weeks ago. It was pretty bad. Would that have harmed the baby?” Bella asked.

“You didn’t mention that earlier. How badly were you injured? You seem okay now.” Dr. Kendrick appeared confused for good reason.

“It was just a fender bender Doctor. I think Bella is just a little worried now. But I was wondering, hypothetically, how would a bad accident affect a pregnancy?”

Maybe I wasn’t as smooth as I though. She was looking at me very suspiciously now.

“I suppose it wouldn’t be good of course but it would be so early in the baby’s development that no harm should occur if the pregnancy didn’t miscarry to be safe let’s make sure no other car accidents occur Mr. Black.”

Yeah, I should have kept my mouth shut.

“How soon can we find out if everything is okay?” Bella asked again, barely containing the stress in her voice.

“We can perform an ultrasound at eight weeks. I will schedule one in three weeks. I would really relax though. Whatever happened obviously didn’t affect your pregnancy. I’m sure everything is fine. Adding stress to yourself is not good for the baby.”

Bella actually laughed. Probably to keep from crying.

This wasn’t supposed to happen this way. We were supposed to be married. Have careers. I suppose we did have careers. We were billionaire vampire slayers.

I thanked the doctor and paid the bill for her services after setting up the next appointment. Considering this was the co pay I was glad being billionaire vampire slayers came with good insurance. Charlie was waiting outside. He insisted on coming.

“How did it go? We having a baby?” Charlie asked, smiling. Bella began crying and ran outside.

Charlie looked confused.

“I thought she was happy about this?” he asked me.

“Outside.” I whispered.

He followed me. I saw Bella was standing outside by the door and I wrapped my arms around her from behind.

“What’s going on?’ Charlie demanded.

“I’m 5 weeks along Dad.”

“So you are farther along than you… you were pregnant when you fought Irkalla.”

Bella nodded.

“Bells you had no way of knowing that.” I reasoned.

“I know.” She sighed and walked to the car.

“Bella if the baby survived that, nothing is hurting this kid. He’s going to be tough like his grandpa.” Charlie told her while wrapping her in a hug.

“You think so, Dad?”

“Destiny Bella. Have faith sweetie. Everything happens for a reason.” Charlie whispered in her ear. I took her hand and we walked to Charlie’s truck. He actually found a used farm truck, a bit older than Chris’s truck. Not seeing him in a cruiser was strange.

Before we could get into the cab, a government sedan pulled up. Two guys in suits I didn’t recognize were in the front. I didn’t see anyone in the back.

“Charlie and Bella Swan? Jacob Black?”

My senses flared immediately. This wasn’t planned.

“Who the fuck are you?” I guided Bella behind me. To my surprise she let me.

“We were instructed to ask you to follow us Mr. Black. Someone would like to speak to the three of you.”

“Who?”

“Someone.” The driver said.

“Let’s follow them Jake.” Bella whispered.

Twenty minutes later we were driving into a warehouse. It looked fairly new, not abandoned. Tractor supply parts judging by what is outside. Six black sedans and two SUVs were outside as well. We were motioned in by two men in suits standing by the door. We continued driving and parked behind the sedan we were following.

Bella, Charlie and I stepped outside and saw the warehouse was actually pretty empty. Fourteen men in black stepped out of the shadows.

I growled. Charlie pulled his gun.

I reached for Bella and felt armor. Turning I saw her clothes were still on but her right arm had changed from bracelet to very big, very evil looking glove. Metal was sliding under her shirt, wrapping around her body.

“If you boys think you are taking us to some laboratory I got bad news for you. You should have brought more men.” I told them honestly. I had never killed a human. First time for everything I guess.

I took off my shirt and prepared to phase.

“No one is taking you anywhere Mr. Black. They simply wouldn’t let me come without them and I couldn’t wait to meet you two. Mr. Swan please put away your gun.”

We turned and Charlie dropped his gun quickly. Thank the spirits. Drawing down on the President of the United States surrounded by Secret Service would probably not be a good game plan.

“Sir if he doesn’t put that weapon away…” An agent began, his own gun drawn.

“Stephens, that gun is the least dangerous thing here. Isn’t that right, Bella?”

“You’re the President.” Bella whispered.

“Yes and you are the girl that saved the world from Irkalla. You and your friends like Mr. Black here. It is a pleasure to meet you. I understand you want to keep your location hidden and I didn’t want to inconvenience you by bringing you to Washington DC. So I thought it was time for a clandestine road trip. Sorry for the cloak and dagger.”

“Of course Mr. President…” I started…

“Call me Dave and I’ll call you Jake. Sound good?”

“Yeah.” I looked to Bella and her armor was gone. She seemed speechless though.

“Roger pull out some chairs. I want to visit. You guys can do your perimeter thing but give us space. I don’t want to be crowded.”

“Sir, that is…”

“Roger if they want to kill me, a hundred agents couldn’t stop them. Relax. They are the good guys. She is wearing a white cowboy hat for God’s sake. Go make sure your guys are continuing to blend in so well outside with the locals.”

That said Rogers was gone. Glad Bella put the hat on in the truck.

A table was brought out with four chairs. The agents backed up. I give them credit. If not for my heightened senses you would think we were alone.

“So let’s get to know each other,” the President smiled.

BPOV

What a day. I found out I probably gave my child brain damage before he or she even had a chance. I kept thinking of my baby as he. Maybe. Who knows? Probably Taha Aki. At this point I just hoped he was okay. Now I was in an empty warehouse meeting the President of the United States.

“So Bella I must say, great job in Colorado. I have been bombarded by angry leaders of the world demanding access to our technology. Thank God for Google translator. Do you know how difficult it is to say fuck off in fourteen different languages?”

Dad actually laughed.

“No sir. I usually just say it in English. Not that I say it often.”

Jake snickered. He was relaxed. I swear I could feel his emotions at times.

“Bella I hope you understand I had to look into your background a bit. Jake and Charlie as well.”

“Of course,” Jake answered.

“In my briefing I found out that you had a doctor’s appointment today. It’s how my men knew where to find you. Any reason you were seeing an obstetrician?”

Oh. Yeah…

“I’m having a baby.” I said quietly.

The President looked at Jacob but his face gave nothing away. Then he began laughing.

He wouldn’t stop laughing.

“Problem Mr. President?” Charlie asked, seemingly not amused.

The President stopped laughing and wiped his eyes.

“My apologies. It’s just yesterday I had to sit and listen to a lobbyist for the Family Values Society talk to me for an hour about the dangers of unplanned teenage pregnancy and now I find out the fate of the world rests in the hands of a teenager who is pregnant. I’m sorry. It’s been a long couple days and the irony was too much. And please call me Dave. I have enough people calling me Mr. President. The worst is when my daughter does it because she is angry with me over something.”

Jake started laughing quietly. It must have been contagious because Charlie and I joined him.

What a surreal life I am having.

After the laughter died down, I believe we all felt a bit better.

“So Bella, I am hopeful the trick you pulled with the vampire didn’t harm you or your little friend?”

“No Mr… Dave, I mean. It is fairly easy for me to do my trick as you call it now. I draw the energy of the Earth, whatever is around, fire, electricity, kinetics, magnetism. Whatever I have at my disposal I simply channel it and redirect it at once. The Earth is a very powerful force.”

“So the EPA keeps reminding me. I don’t suppose you can do anything about global… never mind. You have enough on your plate. Now let’s talk a bit of business first. The only people who know you exist is myself, the heads of Interpol, FBI and CIA and the joint chiefs of staff. All have top secret clearance and all know the risks of saying anything. I believe this trick will push vampires into the shadows but should they find out it isn’t true, that there are no weapons, you will have every vampire in the world gunning for you. Probably me as well. So any chance you can kill some more vamps soon? I would like to give the world a video of numerous vampire body parts on the ground. Show a successful mission for our imaginary special forces team?”

“Now wait a damn minute. My girl isn’t putting herself at any more risk until this baby is delivered. This whole plan was designed to keep vampires from feeling invincible…”

“Dad he’s right. They are going to need more.” I said quietly. I knew what that meant as well.

We were warriors. All of us.

“My Pack will get you the vampire body parts, Dave.” Jake answered.

“And I will be in the background or sky making sure everything goes well.” I added, glaring at Jake and daring him to disagree with me.

“I am glad to hear that. So what is it like to fly? To turn into a giant wolf? To pull a gun on the President of the United States? Tell me. I want to hear everything.” Dave smiled. I looked at Charlie and shrugged. When the President of the United States wants to hang out with you how can you say no?

Four hours later we were done. I actually hugged Dave before he left in his caravan of black SUVs. I felt much better about working with the government after spending time with him. He really was a sweet guy. He had served as a Navy Seal before going into politics. He knew what it was to be a warrior as well.

I walked inside holding Jake’s hand and saw the entire Pack had congregated in our house. Renee was there. She was not happy. I suppose the two of us would be having a talk tonight. I couldn’t put it off any longer. She wanted Phil. She wanted to leave. He wouldn’t come here. I had to convince her to stay. Maybe if she could get excited about the idea of a baby…

“So? Is it official? Or too soon?” Old Quil asked with a gleam in his eyes.

I took a deep breath and Jake squeezed my hand.

“We actually found out that she is further along than we thought. She is five weeks along.”

Quil’s face became very worried. I knew it. I knew I should be worried. Unfortunately it wasn’t Old Quil that spoke. It was his name sake.

“That means you were pregnant when you fought…”

“Yes.”

“Wow. That kid is going to have a serious fucking headache when it gets out.”

“Shut up Quil.” Jake growled.

“Yes. Shut up Quil.” Leah agreed. “Everything is going to be okay Bella. Right? I’m sure the bracelet heals your baby the same as it heals you.”

A tear fell down my cheek.

“Thanks Leah.” She wrapped me in a hug. It felt good.

I glanced at Mom. She did not look happy. Charlie must have noticed and changed the subject.

“So we met the President. Anybody want to hear about it?”