Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

The Differences Between Us Make Us Special

By Midnight Dreamer

Chapter 20: What has happened?

Back in Forks Carlisle was sitting in his office when his phone rang.

“Dr. Cullen speaking.”

“Dr. Cullen this is Dr. Masen I was calling to let you know that Edward and Isabella have left early as an emergency arose back in Chicago.”

“I hope it is nothing to serious.”

“I’m afraid it is. I’m waiting to hear from the children but it seems that Mrs. Tanner the wonderful lady who has been in charge of the orphanage was admitted to the hospital.”

“Oh my how are the children taking it?”

“I’m still waiting to hear from them. But knowing them they will know more than the doctors out there will.”

“I understand. I believe you are correct. Please keep me informed. I must go break the news to Esmé. She is going to be heartbroken that the children left early. Send them our deepest sympathies.”

“Will do Dr. Cullen.”

The phone disconnect and Carlisle dropped his head into his hands. How was he goin to explain this to Esmé…or worse Emmett and Rosalie. They have all become attached to the pair it was as if they were family. Carlisle didn’t have to think on it too much longer as Esmé came breezing into his office with a smile and the mail. Upon noticing Carlisle’s face Esmé stopped, taking in the scene around her.

“Has something happened Carlisle? One of the kids? Edward? Isabella?”

“Esmé calm down nothing bad has happened that I know of. But yes it does have to do with Edward and Isabella.”

Suddenly Emmett and Rosalie were also in his office.

“What is going on?” Emmett asked. Pulling Rosalie into his lap as he sat on the couch in front of Carlisle’s desk.

“Edward and Isabella took a late flight back to Chicago.”

“What? Why?”

“The woman who owns the orphanage is ill and was placed in the hospital, they rushed home to be with her.”

“Oh my Carlisle do we know anything else?”

“Not yet. Dr. Masen said he would keep me updated and would call when the children call.”

“Oh they must be so upset. They spoke highly of Mrs. Tanner I believe her name is.”

“You are correct dear.”

“I hope everything will be fine.”

The phone ringing once again brought the conversation to a stop.

“Hello Dr. Cullen Speaking.”

“Carlisle old friend, how have you been?”

“Marcus. I hear you have recently been in the company of two of my children? I hope they behaved themselves and didn’t give you too much trouble.”

“Ah Carlisle you always were the funny one.”

“The reason for your call Marcus?”

“Oh yes someone has recently been searching in the archives over here and a package was sent to a location in the U.S., Washington to be exact and I was wondering if you would know if anyone was doing research. You are in Washington are you not?”

“Yes Marcus I am residing in Forks once again. But could you give me a moment my family is here and I would like to have this conversation in private.” Carlisle gave them all a look.

Once the room was clear again Carlisle began to speak.

“Are you alone Marcus? Is it safe to speak?”

“Yes Carlisle I’m in my study.”

“Well then I can give you the information you seek. I was expecting your call once I received the package.”

“You! You’re the one looking in the archives?”

“Yes Marcus, now let me explain.”

“Okay explain.”

“I have recently as in the past three years been introduced to a very unique set of siblings.”

“go on…”

“Well it seems that they are the children of Elizabeth Ricci. Who if my information is correct is you direct decedent.”

“You are correct in this assumption. But you said children…there are more than one?”

“Yes why wouldn’t there be?”

“When a human gives birth to a half breed it is more than likely that the mother dies after birth unless the father or a vampire is there to change her. That is why I had to change Didyme.”

“Well she did die giving birth to the youngest.”

“So only one is half breed?”

“No Master Marcus both are. They are very unique, I have come to care for them both dearly.”

“Tell me about them?”

“Edward is the oldest. He is 17 now. Close to 6 ft in height, copper hair and electric blue eyes. He is deaf, but has the gift of mind reading. Isabella is 15, also almost 6 ft. Auburn hair and electric blue eyes. She is mute but can project her thoughts to others. They are the perfect example of yin and yang.”

“They sound perfect.”

“They are. When would you like to see them?”

“Oh Carlisle you know that I mustn’t. That could bring death to us all.”

“Well perhaps someday?”

“Yes someday. If they decide to go full vampire. They should be safe.”

“Yes master Marcus. Well I must be going I’m waiting on a call from the children soon.”

“Oh well I won’t keep you then, and Carlisle…”

“Yes.”

“Keep them safe would ya?”

“Not a problem. Goodbye.”

“Yes Goodbye.”

Carlisle was surprised the conversation with Marcus went so well. But now he would have to explain to his wife and children why he dismissed them in the middle of a phone call with one of the kings. He was not at all looking forward to this. He didn’t need to wait long before they were all back in his office staring at him.

“Explain.” Rosalie hissed.

“Edward and Isabella are directly related to Marcus.”

“How?”

“Didyme gave birth to his child before she was turned. Instead of the child dying like Marcus had told his brothers they hid the child and so his family line started.”

“So what does that mean for us?”

“We keep our mouths shut and protect them like he asked us to.”

“Okay?” Emmett said not sure of the proper response.

(E&B)

Two weeks have passed since Edward and Isabella had left Forks. The passing of Mrs. Tanner hit them all hard. After the funeral and services were held, the lawyer for the orphanage came to see them. It seems that Mrs. Tanner had left everything she had to Vicky, Edward, and Isabella. Which was a shock to everyone. Vicky was to take over running the orphanage, with Edward and Isabella’s help until Vicky graduated and could do it herself. Edward and Isabella each had a college fund set up for them that they could use to go to a college of their choice.

So much had happened in such a short amount of time that Edward and Isabella hadn’t had time to call their grandfather or the Cullen’s to let them know what was goin on. Edward decided that he would do so after they had supper that night.

Edward and Isabella were settled into their room when they decided to make the much needed calls. Picking up the phone and dialing they waited for the other party to pick up. It only took three rings.

“Masen residence, Mrs. Masen speaking.”

“Granma its Edward and Isabella.”

“Oh my goodness, it’s about time! Your grandfather has been going mad with worry.”

“Sorry Granma but it has been hectic and one thing after another here for the last two weeks. How is everyone out there?”

“Worried about you two. But I’m glad to know that you are alright. You are alright aren’t you?”

“Yes Granma. We are both fine. A little drained and overwhelmed but we are alright.”

“Good. That’s good.”

“So where is Grandpa?”

“He’s at the hospital. I guess there was a pile up and they need all available hands to help. They are sending people in from Port Angeles.”

“Wow must be a big one.”

“Yeah that’s what your Uncle Charlie said when he called and told your Grandpa, not seconds later his pager went off.”

“Well then I guess we should let you go so you can keep updated about that stuff. Let everyone know we love and miss them and that we will call tomorrow.”

“Okay I will. We love and miss you both. Bye kids.”

“Bye Granma.”

Hanging up the phone, they realized that a lot has happened in two weeks. They wondered if anyone told Carlisle what was happening. Making the decision Edward made the call to the Cullen residence.

“Hello.”

“Um Hello.” it was a voice that Edward and Bella didn’t recognize so they weren’t sure they had the right number.

“Yes who are you looking for?”

“Is Esmé there?”

“Just a minute.” Mom someone’s on the phone for you. Who is it? I don’t know I didn’t ask. I’m coming.

They could hear the conversation in the background and chuckled at the silliness of what was said.

“Hello.”

“Esme.”

“Edward, Isabella is that you?”

“Yes Esmé it’s us.”

“Oh my goodness where have you two been. I have been worried sick. You take off in the middle of the day, no goodbyes, no reasons, no word from either of you for two weeks.”

“Sorry Esmé it has been hectic and stressful here.”

“I’m sorry, what happened?”

“Well when we came home Mrs. Tanner was in the hospital. After seeing her I knew it was bad. She died that night in her sleep holding onto Isabella and Vicky’s hand. We have been dealing with funeral services, lawyers, the orphanage, it’s all been one thing after another.”

“Oh Edward, I’m so sorry we didn’t know. Have you talked to your grandparents yet.”

“Yes we spoke with Granma earlier. By the way who answered the phone?”

“Oh that was Jasper.”

“Jasper as in the being drug around Europe for shopping and fashion shows Jasper?”

“Yes the one and only.”

“Not what I expected from the last time we spoke; but I guess we missed them huh?”

“Yes you did! You left two days before they arrived.”

“Well I would hope they are home to stay and perhaps we will see them next summer.”

“Next summer? You’re not coming back out?”

“No we have to help Vicky with the orphanage until she graduates next may.”

“Well then…know that we will miss you, and if either of you need anything please call.”

“We will Esme. Tell everyone we said hello and we’ll talk to them soon. Bye Esmé.

“Bye kids.”

With that over with; Edward and Isabella turned in for the night. It was gonna be a long year.