Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

The Differences Between Us Make Us Special

By Midnight Dreamer

Chapter 27: Where is Isabella Pt. 2

Edward’s flight went as planned. Everything was running smoothly. Well except that he didn’t get much sleep the night before. He could still hear Isabella’s sobs echoing in his head. He blamed himself for the state that Isabella was in. If he would have just told her instead of keeping secrets…well it was too late to dwell on it. What was done is done; now he had to find a way to fix it. But how do you fix someone who is emotionally broken?

When the plane landed in Seattle he didn’t expect Uncle Charlie to be waiting. Grabbing his bags and heading toward the Exit Charlie spoke.

“So and internship in La Push huh? Why not Forks?”

“Forks already has one brilliant mind in charge they don’t need another.”

“I see.”

“So why are you here and not Granma?”

“Granma got called into work and I was going to La Push today anyway to fish; so I told her I had ya covered.”

“Okay. So…”

“Where’s Isabella? I figured she would be with you?”

“Isabella won’t be coming this summer.”

“Why not?”

“She has taken ill and isn’t fit to travel.”

“Oh. Has she been seen by a doctor?”

“Yes, he isn’t sure what is wrong with her. She won’t eat, she barely sleeps, and she won’t talk. We’re not sure how to help her at this point.”

“Wow. And you still came here?”

“I didn’t have a choice. I had already agreed to the internship and I can’t get a leave of absence for three months.”

“Is she gonna be okay?”

“I don’t really know Uncle Charlie.”

The rest of the drive to La Push was silent. Neither knew what to say to the other. Both men lost in their thoughts of Isabella.

Once they arrived at the police station in La Push Edward waved goodbye to Charlie and thanked him for the ride. Sam Uley was standing there waiting.

“Good to see you could make it.”

“Yeah me too.”

“So you will be staying with me and my wife for the duration of your internship.” it was a statement not a question.

“So it seems.”

“Well I will take you there and get you settled after the tour of the station and your locker assignment.”

“Sure…sure, thank you.”

“You sound like Jacob.”

“Well my Uncle and his dad our close friends, we’ve hung out a bit. I guess he rubbed off on me some.”

“Jacob’s a good man. He’s a fine police officer.”

Edward followed Sam around the station and then got his locker. Two hours and loads of paper work later they were headed back to Sam’s house.

Sam’s house was small and homey looking. Much like Granma and Grandpa Masen’s farm. It was a blue two story cottage, with white shutters and flower boxes on the windows. Two small flower gardens lined the sidewalk up to the porch. Hanging plants littered the rafters. Under the small porch swing laid a mangy looking dog. The dog stood and growled as they stepped up onto the porch.

“Helsing lay down.” Sam called to the dog.

The dog stepped back but continued to growl.

“You’ll get used to him. He don’t take kindly to strangers.”

“Yeah okay, sure.” Edward said warily. He sure wished Isabella was here with him now. She had a way with animals. That thought brought a frown to Edward’s face.

“Everything okay?” A woman asked Edward.

Looking up Edward saw a beautiful woman standing in front of him.

“Yeah just miss my sister is all.”

“Sorry to hear that. I’m Emily, Sam’s wife.”

“Edward. It’s a pleasure to meet you Emily. You have a lovely home.”

“Thank you. Sam why can’t all your deputy’s be as polite as young Edward here?”

“Hell if I know. Why don’t you ask them?”

“Y’all act like a pack of ravenous wolves at times.” Emily smiled.

Edward chuckled to himself; already knowing the secret that Emily was referring to in her playful banter.

“Now Emily that isn’t nice to say I thought you loved me?” a voice called from the door.

They all turned to look at the doorway and saw that one of the other officers; Paul was standing there.

“Well I do love you but that don’t mean what I said isn’t the truth.”

“Fine fine. So who do we have here?” Paul asked.

“Paul this is Edward Masen. He is here for the intern program.” Sam told Paul. They exchanged a look that Edward didn’t miss.

“Ah, fresh meat.”

“Paul! Don’t go scarin him. So far he has the most manners out of all of you. Perhaps some will rub off while you all work together.” Emily scolded. Causing Sam to laugh, and Paul to snort.

“Alright. Fine.” Paul pouted.

“Edward.”

“Yes ma’am.”

“Follow me and I will show you to your room.”

“Yes ma’am.”

Edward followed Emily up the stairs to a small room. It was slightly bigger then his room back at the orphanage.

“I hope this will do?” Emily said opening the door.

“This will be fine. Thank you.” Edward said.

“He keeps that up and we will all be in the dog house.” They heard Paul say from down stairs. Emily snickered as Edward rolled his eyes.

“I think you are gonna shake things up a bit around here.” Emily said to Edward.

“Great just what I need.” Edward mumbled, but apparently Emily heard him.

“Don’t worry I won’t let then ride you to hard. After all they could all use to learn some manners and stop acting like they were raised by wolves and not the wonderful women who gave birth to them.” Emily giggled.

“If you say so.”

Emily left Edward to unpack after that, saying that she was going to make supper. It didn’t take Edward long to finish unpacking. He didn’t bring much with him as he could always just go to his grandparents and get some extra clothes from his room there.

Emily called everyone down for supper. Edward was surprised to find half of the La Push police force sitting around her table. Noticing the questioning look on Edward’s face Emily quickly resolved the mystery.

“At least three nights a week these monsters are around my table. Here I saved you a plate.”

Edward walked over and stood by Emily. Watching as the 6 huge men devoured all the food that was on the table. “If this is how they ate every day it’s no wonder they are all monsters”, Edward thought to himself. Finishing his own plate he turned to the sink he was standing in front of and washed and dried his plate and silverware before Emily could even abject.

“Thank you Emily that was delicious.” Edward said turning to her to take her empty plate as well.

“You don’t have to do that Edward.”

“Yes I do. You cooked, I will clean.”

“Thank you.” Emily blushed.

“Ah man…he’s makin us look bad.” Quil cried.

“Get used to it little man. He has been makin me look bad since he got here.” Paul said.

“Well perhaps you should pick up a few pointers and tips?” Sam said laughing.

“Bite me!” Quil said. Causing all them to laugh loudly.

“So Edward tell us a little about yourself.” Emily asked.

“Well it’s been just me and my sister from the time we were little. Our father gave us to an orphanage where we have lived since, except for a couple months where we lived with this nice couple until their son went all Lizzy Borden on them and hacked them up. Then when our father died we met Aunt Renee and Uncle Charlie. We found out about our grandparents that we didn’t know were still alive, and now here I am.”

“Okay then.” Paul said.

“Wow you two have sure been through a lot. Where is Isabella anyway?” Jacob asked.

“She got ill about two weeks ago. The doctor’s don’t know what’s wrong with her. So she won’t be traveling out here this summer.”

“That sucks I hope she gets better. She’s pretty cool for a girl.” Jacob replied.

“Yeah she is.” Edward said softly.

“Okay well enough 20 questions, we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow with Edward’s training so I suggest you all go home and get some rest.” Sam commanded in a voice that seemed to have an undertone to it.

“Fine night everyone.” Quil and Embry said together.

“I’m on shift tonight with Paul so we won’t be there tomorrow for your training Edward but I have a feeling you’ll do just fine.” Jacob said patting Edward on the shoulder.

The pack all left together. Edward noted how it had grown since last summer. Jacob, Quil and Embry were new. Wondering if his and Isabella’s arrival set off an outbreak if you will, Edward made his way to the living room. Sitting on the couch and watching as Sam and Emily finished putting the dishes away he could see the love they had for each other. They soon joined Edward in the living room.

“So Edward now that the nosy busy bodies are gone ya wanna tell us a little more about you.”

“There isn’t much more to tell.”

“Okay then how about I ask some questions and you answer them?”

“Like an interrogation?”

“No just a friendly game of 20 questions.”

“Well then I get to ask questions also.”

“Sure why not.”

“So you wanted to play this game you go first.” Edward told Sam.

“Alright, how do you know the Cullen’s?”

“Dr. Cullen works with my Grandfather at the hospital. Why do you all watch me like your afraid I’m gonna eat your children?”

“We don’t watch you like that.” Maybe because you’re a leech. “Have you ever been to the Cullen property?”

“Yes, we have been over for dinner several times. Esmé makes a mean casserole.”

“You have seen them eat?” didn’t know leeches could cook.

“Yes and that was two questions. Now why do you dislike the Cullen’s so much?”

“It’s not that we dislike them, it’s that we have a mutual understanding that we stay distant.”

That and the treaty prohibits them from stepping on our land so they don’t suck our people dry.

“So have you ever actually talked to the any of the Cullen’s?”

“Just the Doctor.”

Cause that big one and the blond male one scare the fuck out of us.

Edward chuckled quietly to himself. If only they knew that Emmett was just a big ball of fun they wouldn’t be so intimidated.

“How much do you know about the Cullen’s?” Sam asked.

“Enough. What do you now about the Cullen’s?”

“That it’s the doc and his wife and the four kids.” and they are all a bunch of bloodsucking mosquitos.

“I believe they have a fifth there now.”

“You sure?”

“Positive. I think his name is Alec. He is Alice’s boyfriend. Now I haven’t met him myself but I have dinner plans with them tomorrow evening after my day is over.”

“You mean you’re going up there alone?” Emily asked.

“Yeah why wouldn’t I?”

“Oh no reason.” Emily tried to cover.

“Okay cut the bullshit. If we’re gonna be living together then we need to be honest with one another. I know that’s what this whole question thing is about. First off, I know your shifters, you phase into wolves. I also know that the Cullen’s are vegetarian vampires who only drink the blood of animals. Emily is your imprint, Leah is Paul’s, and Kim is with Jared. Jacob has Justice, Quil has Emily’s niece Claire and Embry has a thing for Arista but hasn’t made a move yet cause he has a fear of being rejected. Sam is the chief so to speak until Jacob is ready to take the reins; which by the way he has no interest in. Emily is about 2 months pregnant, I’m pretty sure it’s a girl; and Isabella and I are half human/half vampire. I think that covers everything. Now any questions?” Edward said.

He was tired of all the beating around the bush, he wanted to get this over with so that he could get to bed and try and figure out a way to help get Isabella better from all the way over here in Washington.

“Whoa. Alrighty then! Apparently you are more informed then we are.” Sam said. Then a shocked look spread across his face. “Did you say that Emily is pregnant?”

“I do believe I said 2 months.”

Emily looked between the two men and smiled. Then she squealed rather girlishly.

“Sam we’re gonna have a baby!”

“How do you know? Are you sure?” Sam asked looking hopeful.

“100% sure. I can hear the heartbeat. And judging by the baby’s position and body mass it is definitely a girl.”

Sam and Emily were hugging and bouncing together like a couple of school girls.

“OH Edward thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” Emily cried then hugged Edward.

Edward chuckled.

“You’re welcome.”

“So Edward how can you be half vamp, half human?”

“Carlisle believes our mother was half vamp as well. And that our great however many grandfather and his wife before she was turned gave birth to a half-breed child but hid it amongst the humans so it wouldn’t be destroyed by his brothers.”

“Why would his brothers kill it?”

“They wanted to keep him with them always and if they had families left to look after he would have never went with them.”

“So he was forced to stay with them by killing his human family! That is so cruel.” Emily said.

“Well that’s how it was back then. Isabella and I are apparently the last of this vampire’s line.”

“Does he know?”

“Yes but we have to stay low profile or his brothers will send someone to kill us, and then they will kill him for hiding us.”

“Aright. Well I think this is enough gloom and doom for one day. You boys can talk again tomorrow. Right now I wanna take my husband upstairs and recreate how we made this wonderful child growing inside me.” Emily cooed pulling Sam from the living room.

“Yeah okay…I’m gonna go for a run and find the guys and let them know I know what’s goin on…”

“Go to Jacob first. He is second in command and will be able to hold the others off until they understand.” Sam said as he disappeared into the room at the top of the stairs.

Edward shook his head and ran outside before the sounds of Sam and Emily’s re-enactment could reach his ears.