Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Destiny, Whether You Like It Or Not

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 22:

BPOV

It was decided that since nobody wanted our coven to go to Italy to visit Aro with the threat of these newborns we would sit back and keep our eyes open. Catching Irina would have to be the main priority. Catching her without killing her would be trickier problem. Getting her crazy ass to talk would be the biggest problem. Alice couldn’t see Edward. He was nowhere to be found. I was getting annoyed. I was getting bored. I wanted to take action and go home. Remove the threat and move on. Not that seeing Charlie hasn’t been a dream come true but I had become attached to my house and had not nearly spent enough time there lately. Plus the fall schedule of new shows was starting. And I was getting tired of having to run all the way to Seattle to eat. I walked around Port Angeles the other night hoping I could find my would be rapist from years before but nobody wanted to come out to play. I guess Edward scared them enough that night to change their ways. Either that or they just weren’t out.

Garrett and I were sitting on the cliffs of La Push watching the waves crash into the beach below. I smelt them coming. Sounded like they were in doggy form.

“It’s really pretty up here.” Garrett noted.

“Yeah. If I had known about this place when I was living here I would have come out more often.”

“Bella Swan! You are not allowed on our land!” I heard what sounded like Jake Black yell over the wind. He sounded mad. Oooh scary.

“Looks like a storm is coming in.” I noted to Garrett.

He nodded his head in agreement. I leaned back into his chest and closed my eyes. The feel of the cool air was heavenly.

“Bella! You are not allowed here! You have to leave!” I heard Sam yelling now. I noticed they didn’t move forward though. I could feel Garrett’s smile against the back of my head. We had our backs to them. They couldn’t see him smile. He couldn’t contain his silent laughter any longer though so I guessed it was time to address the gathered wolves who were snorting and pawing the ground. Without turning around I greeted Sam and Jake.

“Hi guys. Would you mine shutting the fuck up? Me and my man are trying to enjoy a romantic moment. And you fuckers are ruining the mood.”

“You know our rules. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE HERE! You must leave now!”

“No.”

Silence. That finally shut them up. Garrett shifted his legs and I cuddled up closer to his chest. It was such a nice feeling.

“What do you mean no?” Jacob Black asked.

“It’s a simple statement. You gave me an instruction and I refused to follow said instruction. What part of no don’t you understand?”

We had still not turned around. I hadn’t raised my voice. This must be killing them. Hehe.

“But, you have to… Carlisle…”

“What goes on between you and Carlisle is between you and Carlisle.”

“But this is our land. You are trespassing.” Sam said quietly.

“That’s between you and the US government. I’m currently a nomad until I can finish saving your asses and the world is my playground. I go where I want.”

“Bella we kill vampires on our land.” Sam said in an even voice.

“Really? Cause we killed those vampires yesterday. Hell, when is the last time you and your boys killed a vampire Sam? It doesn’t matter. I remember we already had this conversation. You know you can’t touch me. Even if you could you need me and my coven. Unless you want to rely on the pacifists for help? Even though Esme is seriously in danger of losing her pacifist status. In which case I can pack up Charlie and Kat and let you fuckers handle this all on your own. Believe me I am getting bored and you guys haven’t been exactly helpful. “

I heard Jake I think snort. “I guess you think being helpful is having sex with a chick in the woods?”

“That’s my point! I can have sex in the woods and still kick more ass than you guys. You should be ashamed.”

“Bella, leave!”

“No. As a matter of fact I think that Garrett and I are going to say hi to Billy. We haven’t seen him in a while.” Garrett stood up with me and he brushed dirt off my ass from where I was sitting. We turned to see the assembled wolves. They were mostly all human and speechless. I saw a surprise.

“Leah Clearwater?”

“Hi Swan. I heard you died.” She was not smiling. So much for a happy greeting from a childhood friend.

“I think you should leave.” Leah said looking me in the eyes. I walked forward and Garrett followed me closely. My shield was bumping wolves out of the way. Idiots.

“Did you miss the whole conversation? Garrett and I just came to enjoy the scenery. We were having a lovely day and not hurting anything until you guys showed up. Now I am asking you to leave. Before I start tossing doggies in the water and seeing how well you all doggy paddle.”

“We can’t let you go anywhere you want Bella. You are dangerous.” Sam commented. I moved at vamp speed and got in his face.

“You’re right Sam. I am dangerous. So it would be best to stay on my good side.” Hehe. He jumped back. Made him flinch. I should get three free hits for that right?

“Darling I think we have had enough fun. Let’s go find something else to do. I think Criminal Minds is coming on tonight.”

“Fine dear.” We held hands and began to leisurely walk back to Forks.

“Wait, you just came here to fuck with us?” Jake asked. He always did seem like the smart one.

“No, of course not. I just wanted to see the view in peace. But since you aren’t all going to shut up and you have bored me, my husband and I are going to Charlie’s.”

“We will walk you out.”

I turned and growled at them. Garrett did the same. They jumped back and half of them phased. I couldn’t help but giggle. Garrett was smiling.

“If I don’t see this clearing empty of dog in the next 5 seconds I am going bowling for wolves. Remember that Sam? How’s the nuts anyway? Ever come down? Now beat it. Or I am going to walk into the middle of La Push and start scoping out real estate.”

Sam looked pissed. Being reminded of having your ass kicked by a chick can do that I suppose. He nodded to Jake to his credit and they all walked away.

When they were gone Garrett turned to me.

“You really know how to start shit when you are bored. Was the view really worth it?”

“Nope but the look on Sam and Jake’s face was worth it. I think tomorrow I may take Sam breakfast to his door.”

“Bella that would scare his fiancée. That would just be mean.”

I sighed. He always does keep me grounded.

“You right Soldier man. I’ll be good.”

“Ready to run? Not that strolling isn’t nice but we do have ten miles to go and Criminal Minds is coming on tonight.”

I smiled at him and grabbed his hand. He makes me so happy.

Garrett POV

“So how was your day kids?” Charlie asked us as we watched TV while him and Kat ate. She was actually making him eat a salad.

“Good Charlie. We went to the cliffs over First Beach and enjoyed the scenery.”

“I thought… nevermind. So any developments since yesterday?”

“None Charlie. I wish she would make her move already. Alice and Jasper have been patrolling Seattle and the surrounding area looking for signs of newborns. The killings and disappearances are still occurring but they are more careful now. They know we are here. It’s a concern.” I told him.

“Yes and I’m ready to go home.” Bella pouted.

“Home?” Charlie asked, looking at her with a shocked face. “What do you mean home?”

“I mean home dad. San Antonio. The house I have there? Where I live with my husband and dog.”

“Oh… okay.” I knew where Charlie was going to go with this.

“What Dad? Did I say something wrong? You knew we would go home eventually right?”

Kat was looking at me. We were both trying to avoid getting involved in this conversation.

“I just got you back Bells. I didn’t think you, I guess I…”

“Dad we both have lives. If this vampire thing had never happened I still wouldn’t have been living here. I mean you have a good thing going here and I have a good thing going in Texas.”

“I know Bella but thinking you were dead and then finding you, I don’t, I don’t… I don’t want to let you go.”

Bella sighed. “I don’t want to let you go either Charlie. But we at least can talk to each other.”

“Can’t you stay for a while? Like a year? You have all the time in the world right?”

I inwardly shuddered at the idea of being here a year. I would do it if Bella really wanted but…

“Come to Texas with us Dad. We will build you a house next to ours.”

I’m not sure that is better. Bella and I walking around the Titanic wreck is looking very good right now.

“I can’t just leave Bella. I have a job here.”

“So you expect me to leave my life and come here?”

“Bella this place is perfect for vampires!”

“Not with those mutts next door. They smell and they are rude!”

“Well the Cullens don’t seem to mind.”

“I’m not a Cullen.”

This was getting awkward. “Hey Criminal Minds is starting!”

Charlie and Bella gave me the exact same glare. It was spooky.

“Bella I just don’t want to lose you already.”

“You won’t be losing me. I’ll be in Texas. And you can fly down anytime you want. I will pay for the tickets. I will pay for a house if you want one or you can stay with Garrett and I…”

“Wow this is a great show, huh Kat?”

“I don’t really watch it much Garrett. I’m kind of surprised you do.” Kat said looking me squarely in the eyes. Most people don’t like looking at vampires directly in our red eyes. So that tells you how uncomfortable this conversation was for us to be watching.

“And why would you be surprised?”

“It just seems kind of an unvampiry thing to do.”

“Unvampiry is not a word Kat.”

“Yes it is Garrett. Now shut up you two. Dad what are your plans with Kat? Don’t you want a long term relationship? Don’t you think it would be easier without me around? Besides it is dangerous enough knowing about vampires. I was around 6 vampires who wanted to protect me and got attacked twice. The first one I really got fucked up. You know this.”

“I don’t care about the danger, Bella.”

“You willing to put her in the same risk?” Bella asked pointing at Kat.

Charlie didn’t say anything and turned to the TV. Please let this conversation be over.

“All I’m saying is, I wish you would stay around longer. If you’re going to live forever it’s not like you are in a hurry or have jobs to get back to.”

“Oh, so since I don’t have a job and am going to live forever or until some vampire ends me then my life is less important? My wants and desires get put on the back burner? Is that it Dad?”

“You’re right, a vampire could end you! You aren’t invincible. Not the way you think you are with your magic powers. I want to spend as much time with you as possible.”

Bella stood up. “Garrett I’m going to call Char and go for a run. I’ll see you later.” And Bella was gone.

Charlie looked at me.

I shrugged my shoulders. “I guess we could record the episode on the DVR?”

Charlie huffed and walked to the kitchen and slammed his plate in the sink. I looked at Kat.

“So Kat, how has your day been?”

BPOV

That arrogant asshole! Leave your life Bella and come live with Daddy. Has he forgotten I’m 24 years old? Kids grow up and move on. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. I don’t know what his problem is. I am being nice to Kat. I am not completely okay with them but I am making an effort. Char didn’t answer her phone which must mean her and Peter are off enjoying each other’s company in a location that doesn’t get signal. She usually answers regardless of whether she is having sex. Chicks before Dicks and all that.

“You okay?”

I turned in surprise. Holy shit!

“Carlisle?”

“Sorry I didn’t mean to scare you. I figured you would have heard me walking up. I was outside and hear your conversation with your dad. So like I said, you okay?”

“Yeah, I guess. He just infuriates me sometimes. What were you coming here for anyway? Not that I’m not glad to see you and all.”

Carlisle chuckled. “I actually received a profane phone call from Sam Uley.”

“Ahh, he wants me to stop coming to La Push and you were hoping you could talk to me about behaving?”

“Actually I came to tell you what you did was hilarious. I wish I had your shield and hadn’t made a treaty with them. I would do the same. Try to help the arrogant assholes and this is the thanks you get.”

“Carlisle did you just say a curse word?” I gasped.

“Yes Bella I did. It happens sometimes.” He smiled.

“So I know you didn’t come here just to congratulate me on pissing off the wolves.”

Carlisle sighed. “No I was actually going to use that as an excuse to talk to you without the family around. I, I missed you Bella. I never get to see you without someone around. I miss our talks. We had the most interesting talks.”

Okay that was sweet.

“Bella did you ever see me as a father figure of sorts when you dated Edward?”

“Of course Carlisle.” He looked sad. What is going on?

“Carlisle what’s wrong?”

“I’m sorry Bella. I’m sorry I let him run over us and I’m sorry we left you. I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay Carlisle. It’s the past. We have moved on.”

“But that’s the thing. I don’t want to move on. I want to get the girl I considered my daughter in every way back. I never showed it I guess. Not like Esme did or does. But I love you as much as she does Bella. I want my Bella back. The clumsy girl who was never once frightened of me. Who accepted us all and loved us all the same. Who let a vampire stich up her bloody cuts. My daughter. And I broke your trust. As much as Edward did. I want to know if we can ever get that relationship back?”

Wow. I never expected this from Carlisle. He is usually so reserved.

“Of course Carlisle. You know I want this. It will take some time. But we will get there. What is bringing this on now?”

“I guess seeing Edward for what I always expected him to be has made me reevaluate what is important in my life. Who is worth it and who isn’t. And you are definitely worth it Bella. That’s why your dad is having such a hard time with the idea of not seeing you every day. You don’t know how hard you are to let go. It’s almost impossible.”

“It’s not that bad Carlisle.”

“I have known Garrett almost since he was turned. He has always been a Nomad. He would stay with me or stay with Peter and Charlotte for a little while but he never stayed around anyone for long. Peter and Char were the same way. Now you show up and you are the leader of a coven of three previous nomads.”

“Coven is debatable Carlisle and I am not the leader. We don’t have a leader. We just kind of all do our thing.”

“4 people, two mated pairs, and you are the glue that holds them together. They couldn’t leave you if they tried. I realize Garrett is your mate but Peter and Charlotte will also never leave you and you know this. You have your own family Bella. A new family was started because of you. Three loners are bonded, fight together, live together, hunt together. You may not see yourself as a leader but they take their cue from you.”

I never thought of this. I always assumed I just kind of went along with whatever Garrett wanted to do. It was strange to hear the way Carlisle perceived me.

“The problem was I wanted you in my family. Not starting your own.” He chuckled quietly. “But I will take whatever I can get Bella.”

I hugged him. I held him tightly. I felt venom in my eyes. Damn him. It’s hard to be a hard hearted bitch when people are apologizing to you all the time.

“I love you Carlisle. Thank you for being here for me tonight.”

“I hope to always be there for you Bella. Thanks for letting me be. So what are you going to do about…”

His phone rang. “It’s Alice.”

“Yes Alice?”

“The decision has been made! 20 newborns are heading towards La Push right now! We are running home as fast as we can from Seattle. I don’t know where they came from but they will be there in the next hour!”

I was inside yelling Garrett’s name. He raced to the door as he was getting off the phone with Peter.

“Twenty of them.”

“I know. Peter just told me. We have an hour.” He said to me with a serious look on his face.

“Dammit not enough time. We need to get little Bella safe and hidden. Charlie!”

“Yes Bells?”

Get Kat and get in the basement. Don’t you come up until you hear me or Garrett or Peter or Char. Understand?”

“You want me to hide?”

“No I want you to punch a vampire as hard as you did Garrett when you met him and see if that works out any better this time. I don’t have time for this Dad. Get in the basement with Kat and don’t come up. I don’t know what’s coming but if they get past us in La Push, Forks is right in the line of fire. Please do what I say.”

He didn’t say anything but nodded and grabbed Kat and ran to the basement as expected.

“What now Garrett?”

“We head to the clearing at the boundary. It’s up to the wolves if they want us on their land to fight. If they don’t it’s there problem until it becomes our problem. If they let us fight with them we head to La Push.”

We took off for the clearing. I knew this was coming but for some reason I thought we would all have more time to prepare. To get matching black outfits, kinda like the ones in the X Men movie. To stand at a line while dramatic music played and we had intense looks of concentration while looking intimidating in our black outfits. It wasn’t meant to be I suppose. I was wearing a pair of old faded jeans and an Aeropostale tee. Garrett had a pair of black torn jeans and a Green Day tee shirt on. His ass looked really cute though. So we weren’t exactly in battle armor but we would have to make do. I heard Garrett talking to Carlisle on the phone while we were running. Hannah and Vicki are staying with little Bella. Everybody else is heading to the line. We should get there with ten minutes to spare. Maybe we could at least stare at the descending hordes with intense looks of concentration. That would be better than nothing I suppose.

Charlie POV

“Charlie what are you doing? You heard Bella!”

“I’m a cop Kat. My town may be in danger and no one knows its coming. I have to be ready to help people. You stay here. I am going upstairs to listen to my radio. If someone is under attack I have to try to help them. Even if it’s just distracting them.”

“Charlie you need to listen to Bella.”

“Stay here Kat. Don’t come up.” I headed to the stairs. I would have locked her in but I didn’t want the house to catch fire and she be stuck there. I know I couldn’t do much. But I would be damned if I was going to hide in my basement. I heard the door opening and turned to see Kat had followed me upstairs. “Stay down!”

“Fuck you! I go where you go!”

Damn hard headed woman.

Right now we are staying up here. I’m going to listen to the radio for 911 calls.”

“Good. I will be right here with you.” She sat down on the couch and turned the TV on and muted the volume. Stubborn ass women.

Garrett POV

“Bella you can’t shield us. We have to be able to fight.”

“I know. I will only shield you if I think you need it.”

“Bella you need to stay shielded.” She wasn’t going to like this.

“I can’t Garrett. I have to be able to fight too you know.”

“Little Bit, you don’t have the experience we do. Stay shielded. We got this. Look out for us if we need help.”

“Damn Peter, I may as well have stayed back with Vicki and Hannah.”

“You can still get there Bella. I know little Bella would be happy to have you there.”

“Not you too Char!”

“Bella just… be careful. Don’t get over confident.” I told her, knowing this was impossible. The only person who didn’t know Bella wasn’t invincible was Bella.”

“No worries Mate,” she told me in her horrible Australian accent.” If it gets bad I’ll just star dancing.

I kissed her. I love you baby. Please be careful.

“I love you to baby. You be careful. Now lets take care fo business.”

“The wolves spotted the newbrons nearly in La Push. They want us there. I think reality is settling in on them.” Carlisle said walking up.

I turned to Bella. “Baby now we are…”

And I found myself looking at Bella’s ass as she ran in the direction of La Push. I heard Peter grunt out a goddamit and Char let slip a fuck. I guess that pretty much describes the situation. I ran to catch my wife. God help me don’t let anything happen to her.