Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Destiny, Whether You Like It Or Not

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 16:

BPOV

“Okay, maybe we should back up sweetie. Why do you think you are gay?”

Hannah took a deep breath.

“I met Edward when I was a junior in High School. I was kinda plain and quiet. Nobody had ever really paid attention to me. Especially boys. But I never really cared.”

I nodded to her to continue. I knew where she was coming from.

“When Edward and his family moved in everybody was so intrigued by them. They were so beautiful. And Edward was paying attention to me. Out of all the girls he paid attention to me. All of a sudden the girls were coming around me. I felt popular. I wasn’t really attracted to him but he was nice and sweet and such a gentleman. I thought I should feel attracted to him so I kinda went with it, you know? The next thing I know I am meeting his family and we are an item and everybody is so jealous of me. I figured it was the right thing. I had never had sex and he didn’t seem interested in it. It seemed like a perfect situation. Then he told me what he was. I freaked at first. But he started telling me I was his mate and so I figured it must be destiny right?”

“Wait a minute. He told you that you were mates?” I asked. That asshole. Is that his favorite pick up line or what?

“Yeah, but we’re not. I know that now. I think I knew it then. It didn’t seem so bad. Money, powers, never aging, being beautiful. Seemed like a cool deal. So I went with it. I mean Rose was scary but the rest seemed nice enough. Before I knew it he was asking me to marry him. I figure, okay, I’m his mate and he is beautiful so I must be lucky right? I must want this. But I never felt that passion. I always thought something was wrong with me.”

“Were you attracted to girls?” She looked at the ground.

“Since I hit puberty. My family was very religious though. I couldn’t tell them. I figured something must be wrong with me and with Edward I could finally be right. My parent’s loved him.”

“Really? My dad hated his ass.”

“He can be a bit much can’t he?”

“Yeah that’s one way of putting it.”

“So I agreed to marry him. It was beautiful. I knew I was second place. He was using me to replace you. But I was using him to feel normal so I figured it was a good deal. Then the honeymoon came. I wanted to have sex. I wanted to experience it before I turned. I sure as hell didn’t want to be an eternal virgin. Plus I figured if we had sex maybe it would, I don’t know, fix me somehow. So we had sex. It was hell. It was a horrible experience.”

Damn sounds like I got a good deal being left in the woods.

“Yeah sex with a vampire while you’re human can be a rough experience.”

“You had sex with Edward?” She asked.

“GOD NO! I had sex with Garrett.”

“But you didn’t get pregnant?”

“No Garrett used a condom.”

“Dammit! I told him to use a condom! And what does he say? Don’t worry baby, I can’t get you pregnant. Lucy Degenaro’s boyfriend told her the same thing and 9 months later she is a potential cast member on Teen Mom.”

“God that’s a fucked up show.”

“Tell me about it. So anyway, I find myself pregnant and I don’t know what to do but I know I am not going to let him hurt my baby. Even if it meant I would die. And then I wake up as a vampire, hungry for blood and having a baby. A baby who is growing literally before my eyes. I have barely had time to come to grips with all this and now we have the big bad coming down on us.”

I had to laugh at that. “You’re a Buffy fan too huh?”

“You know it girl. So after I wake up I am hoping I feel this pull towards Edward.”

“But it’s not there is it?”

“Nope, instead I can’t stop staring at Rosalie’s ass.”

“She does have a nice ass. Mine is better.”

“Yes it is. Uh not that I’m looking.”

“Don’t sweat it kid. I prefer hot dogs but Tacos aren’t bad at times too.”

“Oh, you mean you and Charlotte.”

“Yeah we kinda make it obvious don’t we?”

“Yeah and I don’t know if Garrett turning you or sex with Char is bugging Edward more. The thing is, I know he can read my mind. I try to hide my thoughts about other women but now that I’m a vampire he just doesn’t seem so…”

“Perfect?”

“Yes. So what should I do?”

“Tell Edward. Get a divorce. Be friends.”

“But we have a child together.”

“Forever is a long time to hide who you are. Especially from a mind reader. Like you said, he knows. It’s his own damn fault for telling you that you were his mate when he damn well knew you weren’t. Besides what if little Bella turns out to be gay? Do you want her ashamed of who she is?”

“God no!”

“Then Hannah dear, you have to set the example. I can’t tell you what to do. But you want my opinion then you should tell him and you two can work out some kind of shared custody arrangement. You both love her.”

“Edward doesn’t have much to do with her.” Hannah whispered.

“It’s probably the stress over the situation with your relationship. Once everything is out in the open then he will feel better. Eventually. Maybe. This is Edward we are talking about. Give him a few hundred years.”

“Thank you Bella. For listening. Everybody was right about you. They didn’t talk about you much around me but when they did I could tell you were so special to them. I have never seen Esme this happy.”

“No problem Hannah. Anytime you need to talk you grab me.”

“Could you keep this to yourself?”

“Sweetie I’m probably the only one in that house who can keep it to myself.”

We walked back inside. I was surprised to see some new members had joined the Scooby Gang while we were out.

“TIA!” I ran to her and she met me in the middle. I wrapped my arms around her and gave her a huge hug.

“My Bella! It is so good to see you!”

“BEN!” I went to hug Ben when I heard a growl. I stopped and threw up my hands. Forgot. I stuck my hand out and Benjamin grabbed it and smiled.

“It is good to see you again Bella.”

“And you Benjamin.” I said in my most serious tone. “So you guys come to kick ass with us or what?”

“We are not here to fight the Volturi. We are here to witness as to the child not being an immortal child. That is all.”

“Hi Amun. I see you still got that Egyptian Sarchophagus stuck up your ass.”

“Charming as always Bella. I see Garrett has continued to rub off on you.”

“Amun. We will be fighting the Volturi if they attack.” Tia said loudly. “At least Benjamin and I will. If you don’t like it, go back to Cairo.”

“That’s my girl.” I told her giving her a high five. I felt Garrett walk up behind me. He placed his arms around me and I leaned back. He smelt so good.

“Come with me and I will find you all a room.” Esme said, pulling Tia along.

“So how was your talk?”

“Can’t talk about it.” I whispered to him.

“You mean you can’t talk about it now?”

“No, I mean I told her I would keep it to myself.”

“I want to know.” He pouted.

“Do you want sex in the next century?”

“Yes…”

“Then leave me alone about it. I don’t break promises. You know this.”

“Of course darling. I missed you.”

“I was outside.” I told him rolling my eyes. “I miss you is just code for I’m horny.”

“But doesn’t the idea of having sex in a house where so many people can hear you turn you on?”

“Do you think Ben will be listening?”

He slapped my ass and I ran upstairs. I heard my man following. He tackled me as I got to the bed.

“You’re a bad girl.” He grinned at me.

“You gonna spank me big guy?” I asked biting my lower lip.

“Oh Bella, I’m going to do a lot more than spank you.”

Garrett POV

Four hours later I left Bella in bed and strolled downstairs, feeling quite refreshed. I thought about taking a shower but I didn’t. Why? Because fuck Edward, that’s why. No one appeared to be home. Peter had yelled out at some point over the past four years that he and Char were going to do something. Apparently the Cullens were off sucking deer down. I don’t know where the Egyptians were. I heard music starting and groaned. Figures he would stick around and listen to Bella scream.

“Edward my good man. Where is the wife and child?”

“Hannah took Izzy hunting and to play in the forest.”

“I believe she likes to be called Bella.”

“I’ll call my daughter what I wish.”

“Well aren’t we father of the fucking decade? Maybe I should buy you some Dr. Seuss books.”

“Why did you turn her? She could have had a happy human life.”

“She is my mate. And you know it. You turned Hannah. She isn’t even your mate.”

“Yes she is.” He whispered. I can’t wait to tell Tia the denial isn’t just a river in Egypt. It will make her feel at home.

“Yes I can see the overwhelming passion you to emit when you are within reach of each other. It is staggering. It’s like two people… bored out of their fucking minds.”

“She is mine!”

“Then why is she checking out every female in this houses ass? Hell why can’t you keep your eyes off my Mate? Doesn’t sound like an all encompassing love to me.”

“Why did you have to change Bella you selfish bastard? She was having a good life.”

“She was. Her life is better now.”

He smirked. “With you? And what do you have to offer her?”

“Ten inches of cock to start with Eddie.” We both turned as Bella walked in the room.

“Bella, good to see you out of your room. Is it Charlotte’s turn? Because I think Peter still has her by the lake. I pray my daughter doesn’t see it.”

“My my. Jealous much Eddie?”

“Don’t call me Eddie Bella.”

“She can call you what she wants Eddie.”

“I don’t have to listen to this.”

“Your right. You could have left like everybody else. You could be playing with your daughter and hanging out with your wife. Instead you stayed around to hear Bella scream in ecstasy. And the funny thing is, I doubt Hannah even cares you are here. You got some issues boy.”

“My issues are none of your damn business.”

“You’re right as always Edward. Darling would you like to go for a run. Stretch the kinks out? Find Peter and Char?” Bella asked me sweetly.

“I would love to baby.”

I grabbed her hand and we were off. I had two reasons for getting out. I wanted her alone and I wanted to scout out possible battlegrounds.

We ran into Peter and Char right where Edward said they would be. Peter drilling Char on the ground like a Texan drilling for oil.

We waited and watched as they finished. Not like we haven’t seen it before.

“Garrett, Bella. Care to join in?” Peter asked with a grin.

“Not right now Peter. Right now we need to scout locations.”

“Yeah I’ve been doing some of that myself.”

“Locations for battles, not fucking.”

“Oh.” He says. Bella giggled.

“I will let you boys have fun. Char let’s go play with little Bella and Davey.”

Char grabbed Bella’s hand and they were off.

I looked at Peter who was dressing. “You ready?”

“Yeah but I’m hungry.”

“You ate last night!” Pig.

“I’m a growing boy! What can I say? Besides crack head muggers are generally small and skinny.” He smiled.

“Well there is nothing to eat here. I doubt Bella would want me running back into New York City and I know she doesn’t want to go. If you can talk Char into it have fun. Or…”

“Or what?”

“You could always find some kinda creature around here if you are game.”

“You want to eat an animal? You know Bella will be pissed at you.”

“I’m not eating. I’m not hungry.”

“Oh come on. I’ll bet you right now. I can get one of those filthy creatures before you can and mine will be bigger.”

“The terms?” He grinned. That can’t be good.

An hour later we were back at the house in the living room. Bella, Little Bella and Char were rolling a ball between themselves with Davey in the middle. Everyone else was sitting around the enormous living room watching the enormous TV. Bella ran up to me and kissed me. This was going to be bad.

“What the Fuck! Did you kill an animal? You taste like animal blood!”

“Yes Bella. Peter and I had a bet on who could catch the biggest animal and drain it the fastest.”

“Outstanding!” I heard Carlisle say from the living room.

Bella hit me. Hard. She really loves animals. “How dare you harm an animal for a bet! And your mouth tastes like shit. Go brush your teeth now!”

“Brush my teeth?”

“Yes brush your teeth and use mouth wash. There is some in our bathroom.”

“Are you serious Bella?”

“Now Garrett!”

I ran upstairs. I knew I shouldn’t have done it. I knew it would piss her off. But the terms of the bet were too good. And I won so… it still wasn’t worth it.

I quickly brushed my teeth making sure to spit out all of the offending substance and gargled the Listerine. I will admit the taste was slightly better than the taste of animal blood. I walked downstairs to hear a conversation between Bella and Carlisle.

“Bella, have you even tried animals?”

“Yes, I killed a monkey in the Amazon. I feel horrible about it. All he did was throw his shit at me. He didn’t deserve to die for that! Plus he tasted like shit.”

“Bella do you think humans deserve to die to feed you?”

“You think animals deserve to feed you Carlisle? At least when I eat I am performing a public service.”

“Bella it is not your place to determine who lives and dies just because someone is a criminal.”

“Apparently it is Carlisle.” She told him with a smile.

“Would you at least try it? Maybe a deer?”

“I will, if you agree to eat a murderer.”

“What?”

“It’s only fair Carlisle. If I have to try your food, you have to try mine.” I saw Emmett and Rose smirking. Esme was looking in another direction. The other vampires were barely holding in their laughter. Peter walked up beside me smelling of Listerine and scowling but it quickly turned to a smile listening to Bella debate with Carlisle.

“So what about it Carlisle? I will go kill a deer right now if you help me track down a serial killer who has been terrorizing hookers in the lower east side. Once we get him you eat him.”

“I can’t do that Bella.”

“And I can’t harm an animal Carlisle. I’m a vegetarian. I don’t believe in harming animals. Even ones that throw their own feces at my face. I’m glad we had this talk. Garrett, there you are. Did you clean your mouth out?”

“Yes dear.”

“Good. You may kiss me now.”

I love my Mate.

BPOV

It has been three weeks. Little Bella was grown another three inches. She looks like a 7 year old now. Alice and Jasper returned with Zafrina and her pals. The Irish arrived. Maggie was a blast. Siobhan was strange but she seemed like a decent lady. Liam had that strange Sherlock Holmes vibe. I can’t decide if it is hot or dorky. Weird.

Also the two Count Chocula’s arrived from Romania. Weird dudes. Little Bella seemed to think they are cute and is constantly around them. To their credit they are all about killing the Volturi.

Carlisle was in his study having a peace council with the Denali whores, Edward, Eleazor, Carmen and Amun. The rest of us winners were having a war council to save their delusional asses when the Volturi come up with another reason to kill them. Alice has been up my ass, asking about my hobbies. I find criminals and drink their blood and fuck. I live a simple life. And I like certain TV shows. That’s about it. Char is getting angry about Alice. Maggie grabbed Char’s ass the other day. Apparently there is some history there. I didn’t like it. Only one thing to do to solve this problem. I’m going to have to have sex with Maggie. It’s the only fair way to solve this. I can’t wait to get away from these people and get back home to Texas. I don’t even want to go to France right away. I just want to hang at the casa.

The Volturi were scheduled to be here with their entourage tomorrow at noon. Hannah was freaking out. Little Bella knew what was going on but didn’t seemed bothered by it. Our plan was in place. It was fairly simple. We would let Carlisle speak first and then step up and take care of business. We may even get them to back down without a fight but there will be terms to their surrender. Poor Italian bastards have no idea what they are getting into. Garrett has been elected to speak. I will be by his side of course.

We made a quick trip to New York City to feed before the battle. Char and I dressed like hookers. We finally caught our killer. He was good. Seriously had some issues but tasted good. The look on his face when he stabbed Char in the gut and his knife bent was priceless. Asshole.

The next morning found us at a clearing that Garrett had picked out. Alice saw them coming. They were ahead of schedule. Good. The sooner we get this over with the sooner I can get back to my hot tub room with my mate and my naked best friend. Unfortunately Peter as well.

I couldn’t believe what I saw when they arrived through the trees. There were about ten of the guard. I figured there would be more. Some weird chicks were walking behind them. Looked kinda like statues. Must be the wives. Is that what I am going to look like at a thousand? Creepy.

The three idiots up front must be the brothers. Oh my God. This is who the vampire word fears? I saw the twins next to them. They don’t really look alike at all.

Carlisle stepped forward.

“Welcome Aro.”

“Carlisle. I see you have gathered an army to destroy us. Most disappointing old friend. I have brought my own witnesses to your treachery an disregard for the law.”

At that word another thirty or so vampires stepped out of the tree line. We knew this was coming. No surprise. They shouldn’t get involved. We take out the guard and the witnesses will run.

“We did not gather an army to destroy you Aro. You came here looking for us. These are merely witnesses who have observed that the child you are here about is not an immortal child. She has a heart beat. She grows. She is a half breed.”

“I have been informed otherwise by a coven mate of the Denalis.”

“And where is she? Where is our accuser?”

“She had other business to attend to. Business we will help her with after the law has been satisfied.”

“No law has been broken here. Bella is a hybrid. She was born to a human mother, Hannah here, and her father is Edward.”

Aro looked disappointed. “And you can prove this Carlisle?”

“Yes, this is what the witnesses are here for.”

Actually half of us were here to kick some ass, but we agreed to give him his shot.

I watched as Edward walked up and grabbed Aro’s hand. Hannah followed. Amun, Carmen, Eleazor. And the parade followed. My team did not go up. Why? Cuz fuck the Volturi, that’s why.

“We must convene to discuss this Carlisle. If you will excuse us.”

“Of course Aro.”

We waited for a ten minutes while they huddled. Okay they didn’t huddle but the guard stood in front of them and they whispered amongst themselves. Boring. Alice looked at me and shook her head. Surprise, surprise. They weren’t going to go peacefully.

Aro walked to the front of the line. The witnesses were whispering to themselves. Wondering what the hell a hybrid is and why the hell the Volturi are still here if there is no immortal child. Looks like bringing an audience is backfiring on him. This is why we let Carlisle go first. To plant doubt. No one can say we started this now.

“Carlisle, I agree that this is no immortal child and therefore no laws have been broken. However she is one of a kind. We cannot know if she is a threat or not or if she may expose our kind. I’m afraid the child must go. However we are willing to offer an alternative to her destruction. If she and her parents agree to come to Volturi as well as Alice, we will be in a position to watch her grow. To make sure she does not expose us or become a threat. Those are your two options Carlisle. I will give you a few minutes to make your decision and discuss it with your family.”

Carlisle turned towards us with a sad face and nodded his head. Amun went back to the house. Coward. Everyone else stayed.

My Mate spoke.

“Actually Aro, the decision has been made. You are not a king nor are your brothers. The law was never agreed upon by anyone. It was made up by you. We do not recognize you as an authority of any kind. Any hostile act toward this child or any other vampire well be considered an act of war. If you attack, we attack.”

“Garrett my revolutionary friend. How long has it been?”

“I would say the last contact I had with you was 1942 when you sent that vampire, I didn’t catch his name, to steal the plans for the Manhattan Project from Los Alamos and I mailed back his ashes to you. How have you been?”

Garrett walked forward and I walked by his side. Jasper, Alice and Peter and Char were directly behind us.

“And who might you be my dear?” He said looking at me.

“I get called a lot of things. Bitch, El Diablo, Devil Lady. One rebel general called me Punta. It wasn’t very nice. You however can call me Mrs. Jones.”

“Well Mrs. Jones. How do you like the Nomadic life of your Mate? Perhaps you would like to join our coven and live a bit more leisurely life?”

“Seriously? You’re asking me to join you? Garrett’s my mate and you are asking me to join you? What the hell is wrong with you? Besides we are members of a coven. The Texas Coven. We are kinda new and don’t have an official membership charter yet or mission statement. We do however have a motto. Would you like to know what it is?”

Asshole kept smiling at me. I hate it when people don’t take me seriously. Garrett squeezed my hand. I guess I will take that as a cue to keep talking.

“Of course Mrs. Jones. What would your motto be?”

“It’s an old one borrowed from the Texan Revolutionaries when the Mexican Army wanted to take their cannon. “Come and take it.”

“Same principle applies here Aro. If you think you can get my little namesake over there take her. If you can.”

“My my, Garrett, this one has fire. I wonder how much fire she would have with Jane? Jane if you would.”

Jane stared at me and then at Garrett. Her little smile was gone in a flash. I shot the bird at her. Bitch.

“Aro you don’t look so sure of yourself anymore.” Garrett noted. “Perhaps you’re not as in a good a position as you thought you were. Zafrina?”

Zafrina smiled and stared at the Volturi. Aro gasped.

“Not very fun when you can’t see is it Aro?” Garrett pointed out. “Jasper?”

Jasper must have been sending some serious juice there way. He did not look happy and Aro and his guard looked frightened and stood still as statues.

“Not feeling very brave are you now Aro? Feeling a little scared? Would you like to feel relaxed? So relaxed that you can’t move? That can be arranged to you know. Jasper is willing to oblige.”

“Ben why don’t you shake things up?” Garrett asked him, smiling. This was fun. The ground started shaking.

“Alec take them out. Now!” The blonde one I guess was Caius screamed.

“I can’t see Master. I may use my powers on us.”

“Zafrina, let Alec see.”

Alec looked surprised. He stared at us and hate quickly filled his eyes. I saw a mist coming towards us and stop at my shield. It barely caused a ripple in my mind. Wimp.

“Uh oh Aro. Loos like your little boy’s power doesn’t work.” I couldn’t resist a little teasing. The Scooby Gang behind me was laughing. The witnesses were looking very scared.

Garrett looked up at the gathered witnesses. “I realize many of you felt you didn’t have a choice but to follow these self-styled kings. But as you can see they are nothing but weak fools. I am asking you to leave. What will follow will not be pretty. Anybody still here in ten seconds will be considered a friend of the Volturi. This means you are against us. We don’t take kindly to those against us.” Garrett announced to the gathered witnesses.

Within 5 seconds not a vampire remained in the tree line.

Dracula one and two walked up. “So Aro…” I cleared my throat. They looked and I shook my head. We had this discussion. They were not allowed to talk. Freaks.

I approached Aro. “Zafrina would you let Aro see please? Jasper lay off the juice. I want him clearheaded, not about to piss his pants. Metaphorically speaking of course”

Garrett and I walked up to Aro within inches of his face. He had a look of furry planted there now that Jasper laid off. Peter and Charlotte walked up beside us. I looked at Garrett who nodded at me.

“Aro…” Creepy fucker tried to grab my throat. And hit my brick wall cracking his knuckles. That has to hurt.

“Aro, behave or you are leaving here in an ash tray. Now that you have figured out that your little pathetic guards can’t touch us physically or mentally and you can’t see and we can literally take the ground beneath your feet from you, I want you to listen to me. Are you paying attention?”

Aro stared at me with the same look of fury but finally shook his head yes.

“Good here is the way it is going to go. Listen very carefully. This is not up for negotiation and your life and the lives of your wives depend on this? Okay?”

“Yes.”

“Garrett do you want to tell him what is going to happen or shall I?”

“Go ahead Mrs. Jones.” He said smiling at me. This was so much fun.

“Okay first of all…”