Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Wanted

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 22:

BPOV

How did I get here? In the clutches of a sadistic little bitch who currently had her hands around my neck, surrounded by growling wolves and growling Cullens.

A few days ago I was enjoying my honeymoon. It was a great time. There was sun, sand, a lot of sun screen applied all over by Embry so I didn’t get third degree burns, water, sex, more sex, sex in new positions, sex in new places with new costumes. A lot of sex. Exactly the way a Honeymoon should be. So how did I get here?

Oh yeah. I’m an idiot who doesn’t listen and thinks she is invincible. Although recent history has proven I can survive some pretty extraordinary crap. I hope my luck holds.

3 days ago

Embry POV

This was the greatest week of my life. I don’t think Bella and I have put on clothes in a week. Unless she wants to play dress up. I get to make sure she is well oiled, all over. I have never seen her as relaxed as she is here. And thanks to the marking that means I am relaxed.

At least I was. I looked out our front window looking towards the beach and saw sparkles in the water. I was hoping it may have been dolphins swimming near the shore. Until the sparkles began coming up straight for us. At a high rate of speed. And then I saw them. Two of them. What the fuck were they doing here? This was bad. I was outnumbered. My mate was asleep. But I wasn’t going down without a fight. I thought of grabbing her and running to fight another day. Then I remembered I was on an island.

Shit.

“Hello.”

“Hello.” I replied back. Maybe they were friends of the Cullens? No, red eyes. Sadistic grin. This was the girl who had been killing those other girls with Edward Cullen.

“I am Jane and this is my brother Alex. We came to congratulate you on your wedding, Alpha.”

“Thank you, you can leave now.”

“Oh but I have been waiting to get my hands on your beautiful bride for a while now. Edward has told me so much about her. Have you see Edward lately? Because I haven’t.”

“Last I saw of him he was doing a convincing impersonation of charcoal.” I would have to stand and fight. That’s fine. I could hurt the both of them.

I fell to the ground in pain. I couldn’t stop screaming. What the hell is this bitch doing to me?

As suddenly as it appeared, it stopped. I phased. She laughed. This could not be good. I heard Bella running to the front of the house. I backed up to the door so she couldn’t run out.

And then I felt it again. Pain.

Bella was screaming. I felt her touch me and instantly felt better. The pain was gone again. I looked up and began growling. Jane had a confused look on her face. She looked angry for a second. Then she smiled again.

“It wasn’t easy sneaking past the Cullens to get here. I’m not leaving without her. Step aside Wolf and I promise I won’t kill her. I am just going to spend some quality time with her. Alec?”

He was staring at me. I tensed for his attack but it didn’t come.

I backed Bella up into the house and she must have tripped on something. Her hand came off of me, and I knew no more. I was in complete darkness. She must have grabbed me again because it came back to me. All of it. And a leech was inches from me. I bit. He seemed shocked but quickly recovered and began hitting me in the side. Bella screamed. As long as she was behind me.

I saw the other leech at the corner of my eye, come for me. I had a grip on her brother’s shoulder. I would have to let got to stop her. I was about to let go and hit both of them with my paws when I saw the Cullens. Emmett Cullen tackled her from the side. The rest of the Cullens came in and jumped on her. But it was too late. They were down and in pain. I dragged the kid from the door. He hit me but it didn’t phase me. I have been hit harder. I heard Bella scream. He looked at her for a second but a second was all it took. I jumped and latched onto his head. I felt my teeth close over his neck. I then heard the blessed sound of marble cracking. He was mine.

I ripped and tossed his head towards his sister who currently had most of the Cullens on the ground. I moved towards her and then felt incredible pain. I fell to the ground near the Cullens. But this time the pain didn’t let up. It got worse. I had only one thought on my mind. I couldn’t let her get to Bella.

BPOV

I couldn’t believe what had happened. The blonde girl had the Cullens writhing in pain on the ground. Embry just destroyed the other vampire and was heading for her when she looked at him and he fell as well. I remembered earlier when I touched him that he had stopped hurting. I started to run towards him…

“If you touch him, I will bite him before he can move. It will kill him you know.”

Bitch was smiling at me.

I stood frozen. I didn’t know what to do. And then, I saw Embry get up on four legs and growl. Loudly. Jasper did as well.

“What the hell?”

“Hello Jane.” Jasper said slowly walking to her.

“Why is… why isn’t it working?” She glanced at me.

“Don’t blame Bella. Your power is working just fine. Just took me a minute to get used to it.”

“What do you mean?” Jane looked scared.

“I have been tortured before Jane. And I have tortured others and felt their pain. Pain is a state of mind. Once a person becomes conditioned to it, it really isn’t a big deal. As far as Embry goes… well you are fucking with his mate. If you had ever had one you would know why this is bad.”

I watched Embry. His legs were shaking but getting stronger by the minute. I didn’t know what she was doing to him but it must have hurt badly.

Jasper ran for Jane at the same time Embry jumped. They landed on her together. The other Cullens were up. Jasper had torn an arm off of Jane and Embry had her leg at the same time. It was kind of like watching a couple of guys breaking a wishbone. Very quick. The Cullens did not get involved. They circled the three. Jane was on one leg hopping. She looked scared for the first time since she set foot on shore.

“Please. Let me take my brother and we will leave. You know Aro will be angry if you kill me. He will bring down all of the Volturi on you.”

“Oh I doubt it Jane. Without you and your brother the Volturi is just a collection of vampires. A small collection considering Caius just took half the Volturi with him on his little excursion.”

Jasper and Embry stood over her. I guess she tried her power again because the Cullens sort of flinched as did Embry. Then Embry growled. Loudly. Enough to shake the trees and scare the birds out of their branches.

He bit down on her head and the pain must have gone away. He tossed the head and it landed at my feet. I ran inside and came out with a candle lighter. Rose had gathered driftwood and Alice had gathered kindling. I started the fire. Embry had phased human and everyone fell again. I looked and saw her mouth was moving and she was staring at my family. I grabbed her by the hair and tossed her into the flames. Everyone was up again. Jasper and Emmett began tearing up the pieces. Soon the flames were burning high. I had the strange urge for graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows.

I turned and looked at the Cullens. It was at that point I realized I was only wearing a very tiny sheer robe. The men were looking at the sky and the women were looking at me with knowing eyes.

“Bella dear why don’t you go inside and put on something less… well just something.”

“Sounds like a good idea Esme. And then you all have some explaining to do. I am glad you were here, but I want to know what the hell you were all doing here.”

I came out ten minutes later. Embry was standing there speaking with the Cullens.

“Hey, I said to wait for me. I want to know why two vampires came after me on my honeymoon.”

“They belonged to the group who wants to annihilate the wolves of La Push.” Carlisle said. “The young blonde one was the one Edward was having an affair with and tortured those girls.”

“Her? She couldn’t be more than 15 at the oldest.”

“She’s actually over 1000 years old Bella.”

“Oh… So what are they doing here and what are you doing here and can someone explain this to me?”

“The group that wants to take out the Pack. Embry told you right?”

“Yes but they never showed so I figured they gave up.”

“Caius has been recruiting vampires to help him. Jane and Alec were sent to follow you and Embry so the Alpha could be taken out. And Jane wanted you.”

“Why?”

“You don’t want to know Bella. Please, you really don’t want details.” Rose said. The look on her face was so serious I didn’t push the issue.

“Okay, so why are you here?”

“We have spies in Caius’s camp. They warned us that Alec and Jane split off from the Pack. We suspected that they would come here. We had hoped by staying off shore and patrolling underwater that we may catch them before they got here and handle the issue without disturbing you two on your honeymoon. They snuck by us though. Alice saw a vision of you standing in the door being taken by Jane. We arrived here in time to see Embry. I suppose since he fought them first and Alice didn’t see him that meant we had time to get here.”

I took all this in. This fucking life I lead.

“Bella don’t cry, please.” Esme said. I ran to her arms and am sad to say I broke down. It was good to let it out though. It beats bottling it up inside I suppose. I finally turned to see most of the Cullens staring at me. Embry was looking at the ground.

“Thank you all for caring enough to come and hang out in the ocean to protect me. But never keep something like this from me again. Understand?”

“Yes Bella.” Carlisle nodded. “Now why don’t you two go back to your honeymoon and we will leave you alone. I don’t believe there are any other vampires whereabouts unaccounted for.”

This seemed like a good idea until Jasper walked up.

“That’s not exactly true Carlisle. Peter just called. Caius suspected him and Char and they took off. There was no way they could have fought that many vampires. But he does know they are coming. He and his crew are leaving Europe today. They plan to attack La Push in two days.”

“I have to get back. Can someone stay on the Island with Bella?”

I must have heard that wrong. “What did you just fucking say?”

“Language Bella…”

“Shut up Rose! Embry Call you are not leaving me here while you go off and fight.”

“Bella…”

“There is no discussion about this. I am going or you can not bother to come back and get me. Is that understood? How dare you think of leaving me behind?”

The nerve of this guy. Just when you think someone knows you.

“Bella, I can’t concentrate on fighting and keeping you safe.”

“What about Jarrod? What about Sam? He probably has a baby right now. You can’t fight without me near. I will be safe as I can be but I have to be near you Embry. It would destroy me to be here without you, wondering if you were ever coming back.”

“Okay Bella. Okay…”

‘Good. Now that this is settled we should get back.” I said looking at the Cullens. “How many vampires are we talking about?”

Jasper answered. He did not look happy.

” About twelve. All very old and all have been in combat before.”

“Then we have the numbers regardless.”

“Yes Bella but there is another problem. Caius isn’t just after the wolves. He is after the bloodline. He plans to kill every soul in La Push and make it look like an accident by burning the bodies in the Tribal Center.”

Damn. That certainly changes things.

“So not only is he going to attack us. He plans to have an all-out assault on our people?”

“That pretty much sums it up.”

So here I was. About to go into danger willingly again. I wasn’t afraid. At least for my life. I was only afraid of the aftereffects.

Embry POV

God I hope this didn’t mess with Bella’s recovery. She has been doing so well. I called Jake on the way back and let him know what was going on. He said he would get Emily and her new baby and Kim to the Cullens house. Rachel Black would be going as well. I planned to drop Bella off. I didn’t like it but there was really no other safe place to be. Esme would be there. She was all we could spare and she would fight to the death to protect those inside.

Carlisle called Alaska to instruct the family there to fight with him. But it appears they had already chosen sides. And it wasn’t with the Cullens. Carlisle said they were pansies anyway and wouldn’t have done much good and won’t be a problem as enemies. Still I could tell this prospect of more vampires to fight was making him edgy.

We arrived and gathered the Pack in Sam’s home. Evacuating the reservation was discussed with the Elders. The Elders refused to leave but it was generally agreed upon that the rest should be evacuated. Billy called a meeting of the town and made up a story about a large gas pipeline that runs under the reservation having a leak. It would be fixed but there was a danger of explosion. Charlie confirmed this lending it more credibility. The Makah tribe had already begun preparing shelters. Sue Clearwater would lead the evacuation. It had to be done today. People were told to take only what was necessary. Of course not everyone besides the Elders stayed. Some older people said nothing would remove them from their homes. Around twenty or so. It was better than protecting 600 people so we would take what we could get. We had prepared the best we could. Now it was time to wait. Alice said her vision was cloudy due to the Wolves but she could see Caius coming in the morning. We had settled down for the night at Sam’s house. Cullens and Wolves. In La Push.

“Carlisle?”

“Yes Embry?”

“The treaty is over. Your family can come into La Push as you please. Bella will want to see you and she shouldn’t have to go to your house all the time. “

The wolves heard me. And not one said a word.

“Thank you Embry.” He reached out his hand and I took it.

“Course we may all be dead tomorrow so it may not matter.” I grinned.

“It’s the thought that counts.” He smiled back. None of us slept. We should have. I couldn’t sleep without Bella. Paul kept pacing. He was pissed and ready to fight. I sat with Carlisle, Jasper, Sam and Jake talking about the upcoming battles. It was believed that Caius would hit us at multiple areas at once. This would thin us out. Leah was pacing. Seth looked scared. Poor kid. He was too young for this. But then weren’t we all?

I called Bella. She sounded strained. I had heard her voice like this before. She sounded like she really needed a drink. I should have sent her the Makah reservation with Mom. But she wouldn’t leave Forks. I felt bad about marking her. If I died, she died. I guess it was smart to take out till death do us part from the vows and replace it with forever. And it was too late to worry about it now. I had to concentrate on protecting my people and destroying vampires. Part of me wanted to slap Jake for pulling his stunt that forced me to be Alpha. Another part of me understood that this was meant to be. Everything I had gone through. Everything Bella had gone through. It all had led us to this moment. I was meant to be here. And I would not shrink from the responsibility. Old Quil came into Sam’s house at Dawn and blessed us. He blessed all of us. Cullens as well. Alice Cullen walked up.

“It’s time. Caius is in front of La Push on the North West boundary. The rest are spread out. They are coming.”

“Well, let’s send out the welcome party.”

BPOV

I have never wanted a drink as bad as this in my whole life. A drink hell, I wanted the whole damn bottle. I was pacing. I must have been making Esme nervous because she kept asking me to stop. But I couldn’t. I was fidgety. I was shaking. I couldn’t calm myself. I needed a cigarette, something. Something to take my mind off the fact that the love of my life and everyone I held dear to me was in harm’s way. And I was hiding out in the Cullens basement.

Esme received a text.

“What is it?” But I knew. I could feel it in my soul.

It had begun.