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Post by Bella Cullen on Jan 16, 2013 19:57:23 GMT -5
Bella sulked in the meadow for a while, sensing Edward wasn't coming back to meet her there. He was truly hurt...it was never her intention to hurt him so badly. Standing, she headed back to the main house hoping to find him there. Everything had just...gone downhill so fast. She wasn't ready to face the family, unsure if they knew what had happened yet. Such a disappointment she'd been to them all. How could she make a deal like that with Aro, but there was no other option at the time...if not they would all be in danger again. This time who knew if they'd survive.
As she stepped closer to the house, Carlisle stood outside with his hands in his pockets looking into space. "Carlisle?" She said softly as she approached him. He turned and offered a soft smile.
"Bella..." Giving her a small nod as he turned to face her.
"You know?"
He looked down. "I'm afraid so."
She closed her eyes, "I'm sorry Carlisle. I didn't know what else to do...."
He pulled her into a hug and sighed. "I understand...we'll find a way." Breaking the hug, he looked at her and gave her news. "Esme has decided to forgo our trip away until all this is settled. She cannot bare to leave you or the family knowing the deal you've made. She's on the phone with the airline cancelling the flight now. Neither of us can leave...not when you need us."
"Oh, Carlisle...I...I've messed up your plans. But what about her depression? She needs to get away for a while, please go to Denali...I can handle this."
He shook his head. "There is no arguing with Esme, dear. When she's made up her mind..she's made up her mind. Come...let's go inside."
She sighed and followed him in, all eyes turning to her as she waited for them all to yell at her for her decision.
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Alice Cullen
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Post by Alice Cullen on Jan 16, 2013 20:04:25 GMT -5
-I saw the tense look in her eyes as she walked in with Carlisle. Jazz's hand in mine, our fingers laced as we sat on the sofa, squeezed mine gently. I couldn't fathom why Bella had made such a decision that involved Aro of all people but we were family. And I would always stand with her, I always had. Even when right after Renesmee had been born and I'd seen the Volturri coming for us; I hadn't run for my sake. I'd run for theirs, to get the proof we needed ultimately. No. I might not agree with her choices, but she was my sister....my best friend. Even now, I was trying to "see" things..but it was so fuzzy...grainy. Offering up a smile at her, communicating that I'd never forsake her. Ever.-
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Post by Jasper Hale on Jan 16, 2013 20:10:20 GMT -5
*Squeezing Alice's hand gently, reassuring her, I could sense the tension growing thicker as Bella walked in the door. I closed my eyes and ejected calmness around the room. I opened my eyes and watched as everyone's faces started to soften a bit. Even in my head, I couldn't put into words what I was feeling about Bella's "deal" she had made with Aro. She was my sister, forever, so there was no doubt I would stand beside my family in this situation, but I was worried. I looked at Bella and I could still feel her regret, sadness, anger from her decision, I gave her a small smile and put a little more force in trying to help her out of her mood*
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Post by Emmett Cullen on Jan 16, 2013 20:18:02 GMT -5
*He looked up as Bella and Carlisle entered the room, a hush coming over everyone. Edward wasn't with her and he wondered where he was. Rose held Ryder and looked down at their....child and seemed to be thinking hard. No one spoke, so he did the only thing Emmett would...he spoke.*
"Bella, have you lost your mind???"
*Everyone looked at him as he stood.* "Do you realize what you've done by agreeing to this? One hundred years away from your family...from your husband...from your daughter. Can you really do that?"
*He looked back at everyone to support him, giving them looks that said they were all thinking it but no one said a thing.*
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Post by Rosalie Hale on Jan 16, 2013 20:28:05 GMT -5
~she just stared at Bella. How could she be doing this? She knew what all we had fought for, knew how hard it had been to save Renesmee and keep everyone safe. She held Ryder closer and stepped forward, linking her fingers with Emmett's~
How could you leave us, and your daughter, after what we put on the line for you? Do you not realize that now, by doing this, you could be putting us all in more danger?! Ryder is special, just like your daughter. You won't be here to fight with us if the Volturri come for him.
~she shook her head in disbelief and held her son closer, kissing his forehead and singing softly under her breath~
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Post by Nessa on Jan 16, 2013 20:35:33 GMT -5
-Nessa hadn't said much; she had just sat there watching everything. Her feelings were hurt on so many levels. Her mom was leaving her. Leaving her when she needed her the most. Closed her eyes and let out a breath she hadn't realized she had been holding, plopping on the couch and pulling out her phone. She wanted to talk to Jake, but he wasn't answering her.-
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Post by Bella Cullen on Jan 16, 2013 20:43:11 GMT -5
Bella listened as Emmett spoke up, he was the only one who did until Rose joined them. She looked at each of them. "I had no other choice. It was either that, or see Edward die, he wanted Renesmee and Alice as trophies. It was a decision I made without thinking of the consequences. Of course I don't want to leave you all, but what can I do. This is the Volturi...they don't give second chances remember?? If I'm not in Italy by Friday...they'll kill us all."
She looked at Carlisle with a pained look. "There is no way out of this is there?" He sighed and shook his head. "I believe not, a deal with them is sealed. Repercussions could be immense." She looked back to Rose. "I'm sorry and If my leaving ensures that Ryder and Ness will be safe...." Looking at her daughter who sat quietly. "Renesmee, you have to believe I did it for you...for all of us."
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Post by Alice Cullen on Jan 16, 2013 20:52:21 GMT -5
-sitting there, listening to Bella try and explain, I stayed quiet. I was trying to push past whatever was blinding me to the outcome of her decision, but with Ness so close, it was impossible. We'd fought the Volturri before and won. Could we do it again? Was there any foreseeable way to keep Bella from leaving?-
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Jasper Hale
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Post by Jasper Hale on Jan 16, 2013 21:02:18 GMT -5
*There is no way anything would ever happen to Ryder or Ness, none of us would ever let that happen, but honestly, how does Bella just make a decision like this. I kept all these questions bottled up, not letting it out that I was getting a little more angry as I asked myself these. There has to be a way to keep Bella here, without us getting killed or losing anyone else to them. We can't let Bella leave and let this family be broken apart, not after everything we've been through already. Especially after everything her and Edward have been through, they have beat out the odds on most things, but this was the worst. We have to fight this, we have to fight this, we have to fight this, I chanted in my head*
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Post by Emmett Cullen on Jan 16, 2013 21:07:10 GMT -5
"You can't guarantee that Bella!" *Alice and Jasper stayed quiet, no doubt trying to calm everyone and Alice searching the future. He calmed himself and shook his head. "I'm sorry...I just can't let you do this Bella. I just can't. None of us can." He turned to Rose and then looked back at Bella. "We'll find a way. We've faced them before and we can face them again. I won't allow my brother to be hurt like this, or you...sister."
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Post by Rosalie Hale on Jan 16, 2013 21:13:16 GMT -5
~she just shook her head.~ You leaving.... It's not the right thing, Bella. Not right at all. ~Ryder whimpered in her arms and she gently kissed his forehead~
Ryder is hungry. I'm going to feed him.
~her eyes met Bella's and she just shook her head again. Without saying another word, she left the room and headed to the kitchen to give her little man, her world, some dinner~
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Post by Nessa on Jan 16, 2013 21:38:13 GMT -5
-she just looked at her mom and shook her head- You did it for yourself. You didn't even ASK. You just said okay. -she stood from her seat and looked at everyone- I'm hungry. I'll see you guys later. Goodnight.
-she had nothing else to say, she hurt too bad. Her mom was risking her life for NOTHING! She just huffed and all but stomped out of the room, yelling over her shoulder- I'M GOING TO SEATTLE! I'LL BE BACK BY MIDNIGHT! -then she was off-
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Post by Emmett Cullen on Jan 16, 2013 21:42:01 GMT -5
*He stood with Rose and nodded at what she said.* "It's not right, Aro can't win and we can't let him take you from our family. I'll go see if Rose needs help with Ryder." His niece stood and raised her voice before rushing out of the house too. This was bad, very bad. And where the hell was Edward?? He needed to talk to Rosalie alone to see if she had any idea how they could help Bella...prevent this atrocity.*
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Post by Alice Cullen on Jan 16, 2013 21:50:55 GMT -5
-I stood to, my hand still in Jazz's. Watching as Ness took off, Em and Rose following. I looked at Bella, cocking my head-It isn't just you against the world anymore, Bella. -my free hand came up to rub my head, it was hurting, I was forcing to much energy. Trying to see what could happen and attempting to find Edward but he kept changing his mind so much, nothing was clear. Frustrating!- What you didn't stop to think about was the small fact that when Aro has YOU, he has us all, really. He knows we won't let you go that easy. -I wasn't meaning to sound harsh, it all stemmed from concern and worry.-Then again, maybe that's what he truly wants. I don't know...but...-I trailed off, seeing something suddenly and stiffening just slightly- I..I need to go. For a bit. Jazz? Come with? -already I was tugging him towards the door-
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Post by Jasper Hale on Jan 16, 2013 21:56:01 GMT -5
Bella, she's right. If you go, we all go. We are a family now and we all stick together. There is no way you are going alone and that's final. *Feeling Alice stiffen beside me, I tense up immediately and start following her out as she is tugging me towards the door. I turn back to Bella before walking out* We love you little sis, nothing is ever going to change that. We are just a little worried about you and about us. *Following Alice out of the house, I tried to shake the feelings that were starting to overcome me. Feelings of the past, feelings of insecurity about my family's future, feelings about keeping Alice safe. I would never let anything happen to her or my family and I would try to the death to keep Bella from going to join the Volturi*
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