Almost Impossible Chapter 26

Chapter 26

I didn't know what to do, or what to even think, especially since that I had gotten away from him. What would he do to Edward? What might he have done already? I couldn't bear to think about any of it. Things between him and me may have changed, but I still couldn't stand to think about anything or anyone hurting him. I did not want to imagine him not existing anymore. Before the thought had officially sunk in, I was on my feet and running. I had to get to Alice.

Where are you going? Jake asked.

Alice. She has to know something, anything will do. They took him to get to me, I'm not going to let them hurt him.


What if it's too late Bella. That will just put you back in danger, Sam said.

I have to make sure. I'm just going to see if Alice has seen anything. I'll decide what to do after I talk to her.

Bella you can't just go running back in there. What if they do still have him? What if they have already hurt him? What are you going to do? Walk right into their trap?

I don't know yet, but Sam… What would you do if it were Leah? What if it was you they wanted and they took Leah instead?

All of the thoughts of the pack had come to a stop. No one ever brought up his past with Leah. Well, except for Leah, but it was the only thing I had that could make him understand.

Just as I thought, he did. I got a glimpse of old memories of his with Leah and she was actually shocked that he still thought of those occasionally. She finally got her proof that he still cared. The proof that he hated that he hurt her the way he did. I seen a little bit of peace finally settle in Leah in that moment.

Be careful Bella. Sam said as I walked up to the Cullen's house and Jake groaned. He didn't want Sam to give in so easily.

Damnit. Uh Jake, I need you. I slightly laughed.

What?

I don't have clothes.

Oh, he laughed. Alright, I'm coming.

Once he reached where I was and phased out, I could see Alice walking outside. I wanted so badly to be able to talk to her myself.

"They have Edward don't they?" Jake asked.

"Yes," Alice said, looking away.

"Well what's going on?"

"I couldn't really tell until about a minute ago. Since Bella is there. It's still fuzzy though. That's what I realize now. I'm sorry I couldn't warn you, I didn't know. I don't know how they are able to keep this from me. It's like the damn newborns all over again."

I hadn't seen Alice that mad in a long time. I was irritated that I couldn't phase out and comfort her somehow, since it wasn't her fault, but instead I walked out and put my head on her hand.

"Bella? You got out? How?" She asked, shocked.

"That guy's lack of guards wherever he took her allowed her to escape easier. Plus, I guess he's afraid of werewolves. Once he heard about us, he freaked out." Jake said proudly.

"Of course. They don't honor truces with werewolves. There was something that Carlisle said once about Caius almost being killed by one a long time ago. Don't know much more than that though."

That got me wondering why I hadn't seen anyone except for Alice and Edward those last couple of days.

"So what all do you know; anything that could help us out? By the way, where's the rest of your uh, family?" Hmm.., Guess we were on the same page about more than one thing.

"Carlisle is trying to find a way to get a hold of Aro and find out why this is happening this way. Esme, of course, went with him. Emmet and Rose went out to see what else they could do. Jasper is in the house on the phone with Carlisle right now. A lot of good this ability is if I just keep seeing blank spots, or nothing at all."

"Wouldn't that be because the wolves are around?" Jake asked.

"I thought so, but even with Bella in the building with Caius, I could still see a little bit. I think it's because I was so close to her before. Even when she is phased in with you guys, I can see things a little more clearly than I could if you guys were alone out there. Make sense?"

"Uh, a little." He laughed. "Ok well, we'll be back. Let us know if you know anymore. We'll do what we can."

"I will." She paused for a moment, looking down. "The worst part is, I don't even know if he is ok or not. I just know he is there." The look on her face took all the thoughts out of my head.

She patted me on the head before she turned to walk back into the house and I just stood there staring at a window. Jake walked back into the trees and phased in.

You ok? he asked.

Not really, no. This wasn't supposed to happen this way. They were just supposed to come after me. They were supposed to see that no, I wasn't a vampire, but that I wasn't a human either. I had my own new secrets to keep from humans. I thought that would matter, possibly change their mind. Guess I was wrong. I still just sat their staring.

We'll find him Bells and we'll get that damn bloodsucker too. Jake said as he rested his head on mine.

I was surprised that he actually wanted to help find Edward.

Well you shouldn't be, he said, responding to my thought. It's hurting you, and I don't want you to hurt over this. It's not your fault. I know you care about him, I know you always will and wel,l I'm ok with that. Let's just say I had some time to think about the more important things and I know what that is now.

I didn't know what to say, didn't have time to think about it before Embry interrupted.

Ok now that the gushy love crap is over with, can we go kill some leeches now?

The rest of the pack started going crazy with thoughts on what they would do when they finally got a hold of the vampires. To be honest, I couldn't wait either.

A few hours had passed, but nothing new had happened. Jacob went over to my house to sneak upstairs and grab me some clothes. Good thing it was still early enough in the morning that Charlie was still asleep. Wasn't ready to deal with him yet.

I couldn't tell exactly what we were waiting for, but no one had gotten any ideas and just sitting around was starting to drive me crazy. I had learned enough from the earlier experience that walking around alone to clear my head wasn't the brightest idea right now, so instead Jake and I went to Sam and Emily's to get something to eat. Emily was at least glad for the company. I don't know how she could stand being alone like that all the time.

Jake had fallen asleep on the couch and we still had about thirty minutes before we had to go back so someone else in the pack to take a break. I didn't want to sleep and I ended up helping Emily clean up a little.

"You know, it's not too late to still think positively you know," Emily said after as I was putting a plate away.

"I know, but I can't help it."

"What were you supposed to do? Search for him? You didn't know."

"I can't help but feel a little guilty over it Em. They couldn't find me, so they took him knowing I would find out soon enough. Only flaw in his little plan is that I'm not with Edward anymore, but that doesn't mean I won't try my hardest to get to him, because I will." Emily put her hand on my shoulder, and I looked down.

Since the situation in Phoenix I've wanted to be something more than just human, so I could defend myself and the people I cared about. Fight along with them, not behind them, hidden. It may not have happened the way I thought it would have, but I was happy. But even after that, I still couldn't help but feel so weak. I had no idea where Edward was, or if he was even ok. I felt even more weak and powerless than I had when I was just a normal girl.

"Hey girls," Jared said as he and Paul walked through the door. "Guess your times up. Where's Jake?"

I didn't even realize the time had passed so quickly, but I was ready to get out there.

"Still asleep, I'll get him," I said as I walked over to the couch.

"No no. I'll wake him up," Paul said with a laugh. I rolled my eyes.

"Wake up Jakie," he said as he lifted up the couch and dumped Jake on the floor. Jake was not going to be happy about that.

"What the hell. Damnit Paul," Jake said as he threw a punch towards at him. Jared was laughing loudly from behind me. I glance at Emily and she was just shaking her head.

"Ok boys, don't break my furniture," she said as she started fixing more to eat for Paul and Jared.

"Alright, let's go Jake," I said, interrupting their fight.

"I'll get you back for that asshole," Jake said. He wrapped an around my waste and we walked out the door, laughing.

I was glad they still found things to joke and laugh about during times like that. It helped, can't really explain why it did, but it helped keep my head clear and not go completely crazy.

Once we were phased, we got an update. There was no new scents, which to me, was bad. It meant they were all grouped up inside, planning what to do next or worse, with Edward. It made me feel like we had even less time.

So no ideas on how to solve this yet, nothing from Alice or any of them? This is getting…

Bella calm down, we'll get him. I promise.

I wanted to believe him, but for some reason I couldn't. It's been too long already.

I walked away from Jake a little. I was getting tired of just sitting and doing nothing, so I started looking around. I walked a little farther than planned and Jake just followed so he was close enough to me.

After about 2 minutes of walking I caught a scent of something. I noticed it was from one of the guards that was in the room with me and Caius. Possibly even the one of the ones that had attacked me. Once I looked up, I noticed I was almost to the meadow.

I kept following the scent and as I got closer to the meadow, I picked up Edwards scent. He was there. I followed it and it seemed to lead me for miles. I started running in the direction it was leading me.

Bella, hold on.

No, I've got to follow this.

Bella, what if he was with there, but not for the reason you think, Jared said as he was phasing back in.

I skidded to a stop. What are you saying?

Well I was thinking about it and well, what if he was helping them find you? Coming to us to give us the details, while at the same time leading them to you. It's just a thought.

I didn't think of it that way before, good point, Sam said.

You've got to be kidding me. Why would Edward do that? Why would he help the ones he hates kill me?

Revenge? You left him. Not only did you just leave him, but you left him for a wolf. I would assume to a vampire that has to be pretty bad.

That's just… That's not even… He wouldn't do that. Edward would never help them, especially not to kill me.

I couldn't believe what they were actually saying. I didn't even have to think about that to know that that couldn't be what Edward was doing. Edward would never hurt me, at least never on purpose… Would he?

I couldn't think about it anymore. I continued to run down that scent faster than before.

Bella, please wait.

No. I have to get to him.

Bella, not alone, Sam ordered, but that was the last thing I heard.

I couldn't handle hearing them anymore. I needed to know that he was ok. I needed to know that he had no part in that whatsoever. I couldn't believe I let them put that thought in my head. I had to block them out.

I had no idea exactly where I was running to, but his scent was getting a little stronger, I knew I was almost there.

After a little while longer, I started to catch many more scents. The smells of all the different vampires was becoming almost too painful. I could barely even stay on Edwards, but I did. After I go to the final hill and went over it, I could see it. It was an old abandoned factory. Of Course.

I ran closer to the building and wasn't sure whether I could go in human or try to fight them off as a wolf. Way to think ahead Bella. I suddenly wasn't so sure coming alone wasn't a good idea, but it was too late.

The wind blew harder and I knew I wasn't going to be alone for much longer. I ran towards the back, away from the vampire that was coming. I stopped to listen and there was no one back there. I ran farther back, into some trees that were there and phased out. Sneaking in would be easier as a human, I just have to remember to focus so I can phase on time.

Once I was dressed, I ran to where I spotted a door. It wasn't locked, but then again why would they need it to be locked? They are vampires. I'd be more scared for the person trying to break in.

After I was inside, there was a long dark, empty hallway. There was no scent of Edward at that entrance, but at least I knew he was in there, somewhere. I kept walking, stopping every so many feet to listen for anything.

When I had finally reached the first door, I listened to anything that might have been in it and was lucky I did.

"Find anything out yet?" Caius asked.

"No sir. She's back with them and they are circling the area. Guarding I assume. What do you want us to do?"

"Once the guards are ready, we'll get rid of them."

"What about the Cullen?"

"Don't care."

I didn't know what to think about that, but I knew, somehow, that he was ok. At least for now.

I could hear the footsteps of one of the vampires heading for the door. I didn't want them to get to close otherwise they may know I was there. Wasn't sure what I was doing, but that wouldn't work out to well either way. I turned back and ran back out the door.

Once outside, I noticed the sun starting to set and thought about Charlie. I remembered the promise I made him. I couldn't get Edward alone.

I started walking back toward the trees when the wind blew another scent my way and that time it was the familiar one I was looking for. I decided to follow it and it led me to another door, but on the other side of the building. I listened to the other side of door before I tried opening it and it was quiet. I twisted the doorknob slowly and pulled.

The room was dark with a horrible damp smell. I looked around, but it was empty. I walked across the room until I reached another door and opened it. The space was small, but had two more doors on each side. I didn't know which one to chose. I turned to my left, listening and heard nothing, but then Edwards scent was clear and a bit more recent. I knew that's where he had to be.

I pulled open the door and there was a staircase. Before I could even think about going down, I heard footsteps. Listening closer, I noticed they were coming from the room of the door I didn't open. I pushed the staircase door shut quietly and decided to get out of there. When the vampires had gotten closer, I heard them talking about something. Edward. I didn't have much time.

As soon as I turned to run back to the last door, I noticed they had stopped talking. I was too close. I ran to the door and ran outside, not wasting any time. I didn't look to see if they followed or not. After I had gotten about a mile away, I decided that it was time to let the pack know.

I walked a little more into a clutter of trees and took my clothes off to phase in. Right as I was about to release the block, something snuck up behind me, snarling.

"Decided to come back huh?" a male vampire asked angrily. It sounded like the tallest one that was in the room with Caius.

I turned to look at him, growling in response. He stared at me for a moment with narrowed eyes. I had no idea what he was doing, but whatever it was he was completely focused on it. I took one step to my right and he snapped out of his trance, looking somewhat angrier than he had been before.

"So it's true," he said very angrily. Then it hit me; he had some sort of ability and it didn't work on me.

I took another step to my right, never taking my eyes off him and that's when he lunged. I didn't have much experience in fighting, except what I had to deal with that day, but I pull all that I had into him. I leapt up, colliding with him in mid air, slamming back down on the ground on top of him. He tried to get an arm around me, but I jumped back. The preparations for the newborns popped into my head then and I remembered the fighting.

He jumped at me again, but I dodged him. At some point I had unblocked my mind and I heard a rush of the pack's voices. I stopped for a moment, shaking my head and he pounced on top of me. I threw my head back, knocking him directly in the jaw. It only stunned him for a second, but that helped. I was able to get out of his reach and back to circling with him. I don't know if he was brave or stupid, but for the third time he jumped at me, I swung my head at him just as he got to me. His back slammed into the tree that was about four feet away, knocking it over.

I could hear the scrambled thoughts of the pack trying to figure out what was going on.

Where is she?

She's fighting a vampire.

What the hell?

Someone get to her now!

I didn't let them distract me again. This time while the vampire was getting back up, I pounced on him, biting his arm. I ripped it right off. It was a disgusting sound. I was stunned, yet proud at the same time.

Whoa, I heard several of the guys say.

Tearing his arm off wasn't enough to stop him though. He sprang up over me; apparently, I just pissed him off even more. He ran at me, swinging his good arm at me, knocking me a few feet away; my head slammed into a rock.

Bella!

I tried to get up, but that fall had hurt pretty badly. As Much as I hated too, I didn't move. It only took a second for the ache to stop. I flipped over on to my stomach, looking up at the vampire.

Almost there!

We both stood there staring for a moment, but I had had enough. I put every bit of my anger into it and I sprang up, jaw opened wide, aiming for his neck. I had no idea what exactly I was doing, but I just went with instincts I didn't know I had until right then. He didn't move, he didn't flinch or run and maybe I wasn't paying enough attention, but I had him. I sunk my teeth right into his neck, jerking my head from side to side, listening to the sound of his skin ripping and shredding. One last jerk and I managed to take his head completely off, flinging it down a hill.

Wow, I thought. Suddenly something was telling me that was too easy. Sure enough, before I had even stepped off the vampire's body, I looked up towards the building to see at least three vampires coming my way. I froze.

Oh shit.