Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

The Human Strikes Back

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 02:

BPOV

I won’t lie. I cried on the way to Jacob’s house. I cried for the past 2 years. I cried for the lost loves. I cried for the people who died because a red headed bitch decided she need a vampire army to kill me. I cried for the Wolves whose choices were taken away from them at such a young age. I cried for the innocence I lost and would never get back.

I arrived to see the entire pack was staked outside and inside Billy’s small living room. Billy looked at me sadly.

“He’s been asking for you.”

Without a word I went inside his room. What I saw was heartbreaking. Jacob laid on his side bandages covering nearly his entire upper body. Of course he smiled when he saw me. This was not going to be easy.

“Hey, how are you?”

I’ve been better, but I will be back on my feet in a couple days.”

“Jake we need to talk but it can wait if you want.”

“No I would rather get all the breaking done now.”

“Jake I love you. You know this. But Jake you know you can possibly imprint one day. I don’t know if I’m strong enough to handle that. You remember how I was when Edward left”

“Bella even if I imprint I will fight it. Nothing will ever make me not love you.”

“Sam probably thought the same thing Jake.”

“So after everything you are going to be a bloodsucker and give up your life because I may have a mystical soul mate out there?”

“No Jake, I won’t be a vampire. I decided I want to remain human. I broke up with Edward an hour ago.”

The look on Jake’s face changed from shock to hope to despair.

“You mean I finally beat him and this wolf thing is going to keep me and you from being together?”

“It wasn’t a competition Jake. None of this was a game. You told me once before that if we can’t be together you hoped I at least stayed human. Was that a lie?”

“Of course not. I’m glad. But you should know I won’t give up on you. I don’t care if its 10 or 20 years from now. I will keep fighting for you.”

“Jake be happy. Find a wife, hopefully an imprint. Live life. I love you but I am going to live life. Do the same. You are going to be Alpha and Chief one day. There is someone out there a lot more special than I am. “

“Never happen Bells.”

“I have to go Jake. I’m moving. I need a break from the supernatural. I’m going to the sunniest place I can find and hope the Volturi won’t follow me. “

“If they do call Bells and I will be there.”

“Jake I am never going to let another person be in danger because of me. Werewolf or otherwise.”

“Please keep in contact Bells. We will protect you. I will protect you no matter what. Even if I have to work with the leeches again.”

” I will. I love you Jake. I will always be your friend. Never forget that.”

I walked out of his bedroom after giving him a kiss on the cheek and a hug that didn’t go on nearly long enough. In the living room were the wolf pack. I was shocked to see Leah with tears in her eyes. They all looked somber but none looked angry. That was a good sign. I asked if they all heard. They nodded. I looked at Sam but spoke to the entire group.

“I can’t thank you enough for what each of you did for me. Not just for me but for the entire town. My friends, my father, everyone is still alive because of you. I hope you all understand why I am leaving. I can’t be a vampire. I don’t want to be. I want to live for however long I have. You all showed me how important life is and I will never be able to thank you enough. Please help Jake move on. “

Sam as expected spoke.

“Bella I can’t tell you how happy we are that you aren’t going to be a mortal enemy to us. You are part of this pack and always will be. I think you made the right decision with Jake. I know he is hurting now and so are you but you are looking out for both of you and that takes a strong person. A stronger person than I was. However there is one thing you need to know. Like I said you are a member of this pack and we protect our own. If these Vultures attempt to harm you we will be there to defend you and nothing you can say will stop us.”

I had tears in my eyes at his kind words. “Thank you Sam.”

I hugged each pack member. To my surprise even Leah hugged me. I promised to keep in touch. I meant to keep that promise.

I arrived home in time to see Charlie pull up. He could see I had been crying from the puffiness of my eyes.

“What happened baby?”

I relayed the events of the conversation with Jake. I then explained that I had broken up with Edward. To say he was happy would be an understatement. To his credit he tried to hide his joy as best he could. I then told him of my plan to move. He asked where I planned to move and I admitted I had no idea. I told him I planned to move, work for a semester and then enter college. He thought this was a good plan.

I had made many mistakes in my life, but I was determined to live my life. I would not close myself up to love. I would not close myself up to new experiences. I would remake myself into someone who could stand alone.

A drive out to the Cullens for the final time. Edward was not there. I spoke to the family. Of course they were all understanding. Esme was in tears. I promised to keep in touch provided they promised to not interfere in my life by “protecting” me or giving me money. I was determined to make it on my own. They all agreed except in the event the Volturi made any moves.

Alice explained that she saw the Volturi involved in a long war starting soon with the Romanians and would be otherwise indisposed for the next few decades. I admit this was comforting and Alice told me she would let me know of any visions that changed this. I asked if they would be in trouble for not turning me. Carlisle told me he would handle any problems that arose and assured me he was not without friends himself. I didn’t ask questions and took his word to give me hope I could have a normal life. I planned too. I didn’t know what I wanted but whatever it was I would have it.