Chapter 7

Beep Beep Beep,

'I swear I am going to break that thing one of these days'. I got up and started my daily routine even though was disappointed that my dream had not reached the point where Rosalie and I had kissed. 'I wonder if this is how Alice must feel when things don't go her way'. My Sunday was normal with no sudden visit from the Olympic coven, this was when I wondered whether Alice was focused on my family or not, but then again, my father made the decision and not uncle Aro. On Monday I went to my classes and continued as if nothing had changed until lunchtime arrived. Edward and Rosalie had chosen to sit outside so that they would not be associated with the 'human' when the Volturi came questioning.

"Hey guys so my cousins are going to come and visit and I'd like for you all to meet them"

"Where are your cousins from Belly-bear?" Asked Emmett

"Yes Bella, you have never mentioned other family besides your mom and the chief"

I understood where Jasper was coming from. I really hoped that they still wanted to be friends after they knew the truth.

"why so anxious Bella, is everything all right"

While I was in my thoughts I had neglected to answer their questions.

"I'm anxious because of who they are, not a lot of people like them," I said

"Well darlin' I'm sure they aren't that bad, but we will give them a fair chance when they arrive."

"thank you, Jay. I would really appreciate that" 'I just hoped they are still this open when they find out who the cousins are'

After class, they took me out for ice cream and we did our homework together at the Cullen manor. I could tell that my nerves were really affecting Jasper and Emmett was doing his best to keep my mind off of the arrival of my cousins but between the possibility of losing my new friends and it could jeopardize the already fragile bond I have with Rosalie. Ever since I spent the day at the Cullen's she doesn't sneer as much when I'm at the manor but she keeps her distance at school. She is at least willing to be in the same room as I am unlike Edward. Esme and Carlisle have been really accommodating and are disappointed in Edward's behaviour towards me. 'I could care less about that child, Emmett is clearly the youngest but, much more mature than he is.'

I was at the Cullen manor doing homework after school when I got a call, it was Jane.

"Hello Isabella"

"Hi Jane, hi Alec. Have you guys arrived yet?"

"Alec says hello, we are boarding a flight to Settle we will arrive in two hours, I just wanted to ask if you could come and pick us up at the airport" This is where I looked up and saw that the Cullen's had paled, an ashen colour when they heard her voice. They knew who it was.

"sure Jane. I'll come."

"Thank you, Isabella, drive safe"

"Fly safe"

I dropped the call and turned to my friends

"So, I should go and pick them up, I'll see you guys tomorrow I guess"

"Belly-bear I don't think it's safe for you to go alone, let us take my Jeep and go with you" Emmett was clearly worried about what they might do to me and I could see the same reflected in Jasper and Alice's eyes.

"It's ok Emmy-bear they are my cousins, I can go alone"

"Emmett is right Bella, this way you won't have to drive alone at night to settle and with the boys, you won't have to worry about any strangers trying to hurt you when you get to the airport"

I could hear the worry in Alice's voice when she said this. I decided not to continue arguing because even if I left the manor alone I'm sure one of them would follow either on foot or by car, even both.

We took Emmett's Jeep, he was driving while I was sitting in the front seat and Jasper at the back we decided that she would stay as the Jeep was only a five-seater but I knew she would be forcing visions trying to make sure that we will be safe. The whole drive to Settle was quiet I was thinking about how I'm going to explain to them who I really was and they looked like they were worried about losing their human friend to the Volturi guards. When we arrived at the airport I turned to them said

"Please keep an open mind guys I know that my cousins can be a bit much but they are good people who grew up in a bad situation. I will explain everything tomorrow after school after they have settled in."

"we will do our best darlin' after all we did promise you that we would give them chance."

I was glad Jasper was keeping an open mind I knew that as a military veteran his instincts were telling him to get rid of the perceived enemy before they could get a chance to harm his family, but he also knew that it would be starting war between the Olympic coven and the Volturi. They were greatly outnumbered and because the Volturi was so old they were stronger, faster and had an arsenal of gifted vampires.

We walked in and waited for Jane and Alec for a few minutes. When I saw them, I ran up to Jane and hugged her before Emmett or Jasper could stop me. Jane was wearing skinny jeans, short black ankle-length leather boots and a maroon inner fleece jacket. Alec was wearing black chinos, Italian leather shoes and a black leather jacket with maroon sleeves. Volturi colours of course. The colours made their pale skin stand had his hair neatly combed but you could see that he had run his fingers through his hair a few times giving it a slight mussed-up look. Jane's hair was just below her ears but parted from the side giving her a fringe that covered the right side of her face. They looked smoking hot. I prefer Jane in a summer dress but they had to blend in as it was pretty cold outside. They were both wearing dark coloured lenses to hide their bright red coloured eyes.

"Jane! I'm so glad to see you how is everything back in Italy?"

"hello to you too Isabella, I have missed you so much it just isn't the same without you I am glad that we came." she hugged me back as tight as she could without breaking me in two.

"I missed you too Bella. What? Do I not get a hug?" Alec said.

I hugged him as well after I let go of Jane. I was so excited to have them here, it will make being here a lot better because of how much I missed my family.

"Jane, Alec I want you to meet my friends Emmy-bear and Jay."

I could tell from their body language they did not want to be here but they didn't do anything because we were in public and they all didn't want to upset me. Their greetings were awkward and terse but no violence or offensive language so I was just glad that they were trying. On the drive back, Jasper sat in front while I and the twins sat in the back of the car. We chatted about all the things I had experienced in Forks and the new human friends I had made. They dropped us off at the Swan residence. Emmett and Jasper didn't look too happy to leave me with human drinking vampires but they had no choice.

"Good night Emmy-bear, Jasper I will see you both in class tomorrow"

"good night Bella. If you need anything call out our names and we will come running" said Jasper as he hugged me goodbye

"Yeah Belly-bear what he said." This was Emmett who also hugged me before they got into the car and drove off.

This meant that they were going to drop off the car and stay near to the house. 'I bet they are going to hide in the forest all night long within a hearing range so if I shouted they would be able to come and rescue me.' It was very thought full of them to want to keep me safe

When they had left hearing distance Jane turned to me and said

"I'm glad you made friends that care about you so much, I respect them for trying to protect you even though it is not needed" Alec agreed, he doesn't talk much

Unlike my father, Jane and Alec didn't see the problem with the Olympic coven knowing about me, to them they just saw more people who would keep me safe and were glad I made new friends. They were not happy with Rosalie and her behaviour but were happy that I met my mate because they had yet to meet their mates. Since the twins didn't sleep they put their luggage in my room and we left the house to go to La Push.

We had a meeting with the shifters.