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Chapter 07<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They brought the Volturi\u2019s and remaining lackey\u2019s remains to the forest and after piling them all up together, set them alight. Exhausted, Bella was wrapped up in a blanket and sitting in Isaac\u2019s lap on the ground quietly eating a slice of pizza. Derek and Peter had suggested they\u2019d go home and let them deal with the disposal of the Cold Ones, but Bella refused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watching them burn and leave this life forever was something she needed to see; they would never go after her again. She didn\u2019t have to be afraid that they were going to take her away again. They tried twice and failed. All the bad ones were gone now. Even with Jasper and Alice saying they\u2019d make sure the Volturi stayed away from her, there had always been this nagging feeling in the back of her mind. She should have listened; if she had listened to herself, she and Isaac wouldn\u2019t have been in trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But now that they were gone, it was a relief and watching them burn was her treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella could hear Argent talk to Scott on the other side of the pyre, about what had happened, what Scott had witnessed and how he had been thrown off. Was he really throwing a fit about Bella being a True Alpha, like himself? It wasn\u2019t as if she\u2019d wanted to be one, although the extra strength did help her a lot in Eichen House, she didn\u2019t mean to be an Alpha. And now she had Peter and Derek in her pack and Isaac too. Or, she wasn\u2019t quite sure where Isaac was. For all she knew he was still in Scott\u2019s pack. She didn\u2019t care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, she did. Isaac was hers, but it was his choice. She wasn\u2019t going to force him to do anything; that wasn\u2019t who she was. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut Scott,\u201d she heard Argent say after the young wolf\u2019s rambling had finally ended. \u201cBeacon Hills has been known to have various packs in the past, and that went swimmingly most of the time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYeah but how is this possible, though? She\u2019s killed before she became one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know, Scott,\u201d Argent sighed. Bella could hear him throw something on the fire, causing a spark. \u201cTrue Alphas are exceedingly rare. All we know about them is what has been written in the books, such as one appearing every 100 years. Such as the previous True Alphas, like yourself had never killed – either an innocent or a monster. But, if you have been paying attention to the girl as I have, you\u2019d have noticed that she\u2019s not like any ordinary werewolf. Or girls, for that matter. Do you need reminding on how she entered our lives?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a great chance for us to rewrite bestiaries, learn a great deal more about what\u2019s possible and\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA better way to kill us?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, Scott,\u201d Argent sighed tiredly. \u201cTo broad our horizons. To allow Emissaries like Deaton help you guys better in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut what will the impact be on me now that there\u2019s another True Alpha in Beacon Hills?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s likely that more supernaturals or even hunters will try to kill you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWouldn\u2019t it better then if she\u2019d leave again? Just as fast as she entered our lives?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaac let out a low growl and protectively put his arms around Bella. \u201cHe\u2019s such a whiny asshole,\u201d he muttered in Bella\u2019s ear. \u201cYou\u2019re not going anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She didn\u2019t want to move; her whole body still ached from the experience. It still felt out of place. She felt off balance, mostly because the baby had claimed the shield for itself. Now that she allowed herself to be aware of the changes in her body, it was almost as if it all came down on her at once. But she needed to put Scott in his place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sighing, Bella slowly got to her feet and walked around the fire, allowing the heat warm her body. It was funny how the Cold Ones were providing heat at the moment, the irony in that thought didn\u2019t escape her. Scott\u2019s whole pack was sitting on his side. In all honesty, there was Scott\u2019s side of the fire, and Bella\u2019s side and that was just ridiculous. Isaac needed his friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNothing\u2019s changed, Scott. And if you need my help for whatever reason, I will help you. I just hope that you\u2019ll return the favor. What happened in the past few days, even with everything getting thrown in your face, you should have realized that Isaac and I were missing. Your betas. Your pack members, but you didn\u2019t even care. You cared more about saving your own skin and of your closest friends. I shouldn\u2019t blame you, really. Isaac\u2019s been away for a couple of months, and I\u2019m the new guy, but you should have noticed. That\u2019s being responsible for your own pack, especially facing the danger of assassinations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t you start, Bella,\u201d Scott said, glaring at her. \u201cYou have no idea what we\u2019ve been through in the last few days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, and you know why? You didn\u2019t inform us. We were uninformed about the dead pool. I should feel lucky that the Volturi swung by because they knew about it, at least all the details.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe weren\u2019t all together, some of us were at the police station, and we were fighting—-\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDerek was with you. He and Peter found us today. You had your friends round up all the supernaturals on the list for protection. Where were Isaac and I? Were you worried at all?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t think—\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, you didn\u2019t. I had to overhear a conversation between Stiles and Argent to learn about the dead pool. The day after, I heard something about it from Peter. You should have told me about the dead pool, Scott because the Volturi told me and said Isaac and I were on the list as well! You\u2019re a crappy Alpha, Scott. You\u2019re supposed to care about your pack!\u201d She said, taking a deep breath trying to remain her cool. \u201cEveryone should have the same information, especially if they\u2019re just as affected by the situation as everyone else. Especially considering I don\u2019t have just my life to worry about anymore!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat do you mean by that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, here she goes,\u201d Peter said, sucking in a breath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d Derek asked curiously, trying not to draw too much attention to themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat I mean, Scott, is that I\u2019m pregnant. I\u2019m going to have a baby in about\u2026 four months. I\u2019m a bit fuzzy on the details. I\u2019ll have to check again with Deaton, but something is growing inside of me.\u201d Bella could hear how everyone fell quiet at that, the only thing she could hear was the crackling of Cold Ones and some owls hooting in the distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sighing and tiredly rubbing her eyes, she continued. \u201cHere\u2019s the thing; don\u2019t worry that I\u2019ll steal your pack away from you because I don\u2019t want to do that. I know a lot of responsibility comes with having your own pack, a lot of power, but I\u2019m not interested in that. Even before all this, I was planning on happily living my life in Beacon Hills, with Isaac, in our new house and staying the hell away from you. I don\u2019t care what Isaac does, hang out with you or whatever, because you\u2019re his friend. Now that I\u2019m like you, I plan on doing the same thing as I did before. Nothing\u2019s changed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Scott kept looking at her as if she was wearing a polka dot bikini, she rolled her eyes at him and looked at Argent, who looked just as dumbstruck as Scott. \u201cIt\u2019s very indecent of us, for me to get knocked up like this, but what can I say? Can Isaac and I still crash at your place? Or would you rather for us to find a hotel at this hour?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can stay at the loft,\u201d Derek spoke up as he, Peter and Isaac had joined them. \u201cAt least until you get your house sorted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow are you supposed to swing that?\u201d Peter scoffed, looking at his nephew, shaking his head. \u201cOffer your own bed?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy not? I\u2019ll just crash with you,\u201d he smiled cheekily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh dear God,\u201d Peter muttered, rubbing the back of his neck. \u201cI\u2019ve dealt with pregnant werewolves before; I suppose it\u2019s safer if she\u2019s with us than with Argent\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s the worst that could happen?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMood swings. Loads of them. Your mom nearly tore my head off once.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlright, let\u2019s go,\u201d Bella smiled at Peter and Derek before looping her arm through Isaac\u2019s. \u201cIsaac and I have a lot of sleeping to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Derek raised an eyebrow as he followed. \u201cAs long as that\u2019s all you\u2019re doing in my bed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe woods are a fantastic place to have sex in,\u201d Isaac replied happily. \u201cWe\u2019ve been sneaking off from Argent\u2019s place to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Derek. We\u2019ll be sleeping for days,\u201d Bella assured him. \u201cOr at least, I will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~o.O.o~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Isaac had been sound asleep; he didn\u2019t get as much as \u2018downtime\u2019 as Bella had received over the last few days, she found herself unable to drift off in hopefully peaceful oblivion. She kept thinking about if she wouldn\u2019t have gone with Aro; she knew it\u2019d been bad news when they showed up in her house. If she hadn\u2019t gone with Aro, she most certainly would have lost Isaac. That was why. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of the events over the last few days were fuzzy, and that frustrated her to no end. They\u2019d been gone for almost five days, and she could only remember the last day and a half, somewhat. Because she\u2019d become aware.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI need air, Bella,\u201d Isaac muttered in his sleep as he tried to pry open her vice-like hold on him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSorry,\u201d she whispered, letting go of him and propped herself up on her elbow as she gently brushed her fingers through his hair. \u201cGo back to sleep,\u201d she murmured. She wasn\u2019t sure what she\u2019d do if she\u2019d lost him. Probably go on a rampage and then some. When she was sure he was back in dreamland, she quietly left the bed, slipped on the robe that Peter had provided her and went downstairs where she heard him and Derek quietly talk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCan\u2019t sleep?\u201d Derek asked, and Bella shook her head. \u201cThe kitchen is over there if you want to make yourself something.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThanks,\u201d she said as she sat down on the steps of the stairs. She was quiet for a moment before speaking up again. \u201cSorry to have interrupted you guys.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, don\u2019t be. We were just discussing things. How you handled Scott, for one,\u201d Peter replied. \u201cMagnificently, if I may add. It\u2019s about time the runt gets put in his place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYeah, I don\u2019t really understand the relationship you have with Scott,\u201d she said with a small smile on her face. \u201cAre you jealous of him?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Peter scoffed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeter\u2019s been a pain in the ass for years,\u201d Derek explained and then continued telling Peter\u2019s story. How he always assumed he was the Alpha and not any of the women in their family. How he killed Derek\u2019s sister to become an Alpha and bit Scott. How he caused mayhem for a long time, even returning from the dead. By the time Derek was done with the story, Bella\u2019s head was swimming with the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo basically you\u2019re a manipulative, power hungry, asshole?\u201d She looked at him, and Peter merely shrugged. \u201cI suppose I should take it as a compliment that you once again, are a beta under a female Alpha but do I have to be afraid that you\u2019ll hurt Isaac or me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, I think I can reach my goals one way or the other,\u201d Peter smirked and cocked his head as he looked at her. \u201cCan I threaten other people that I have a badass Alpha if they hurt me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWuss,\u201d she huffed, crossing her arms over her chest. \u201cI\u2019m okay with whatever, as long as we don\u2019t get hurt by your actions.\u201d She then realized something and visibly shuddered. \u201cEw. I don\u2019t like this feeling. Can\u2019t I de-alpha myself?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Derek smiled at that. \u201cSure, but look at it this way; you\u2019re in a better position to protect yourself, Isaac and the bun in your oven. Word will spread that you\u2019re not like any other True Alpha and hell, the Hales joined your pack!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSomehow I find that not reassuring.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’ll make sure he behaves.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Nope, not working either,” She said with a shrug, pulling the robe closer to her. “I’ll swing by the house tomorrow to see how far they are and then I’m going by Argent’s to—“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The only thing you’re going to do is rest, and maybe we’ll go to Deaton so he can check you over. But other than that? You’re not going to do anything,” Isaac’s voice sounded from behind her, causing Derek and Peter to grin widely. “Come back to bed, Bella.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Isaac groaned as he walked down the stairs and scooped her up before taking her back to bed. \u201cI\u2019ll give you a massage or something, but you need sleep just as bad as I do. Leave your new subjects alone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~o.O.o~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A week later, after \u2018her men\u2019 didn\u2019t allow her to leave the loft for whatever reason, Bella was finally allowed to go outside. She was well rested, as was Isaac, and apart from their memories, everything looked as if nothing had happened. She had grown frustrated and wanted to check up on the house. She didn\u2019t want to inconvenience Derek and Peter any longer because she could tell that they were getting frustrated as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe they\u2019re done,\u201d Bella said in awe as they were standing in the house. Everything was fixed to what she and Isaac had decided, and the walls were painted, the floors were laid and windows replaced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s amazing,\u201d Isaac smiled widely as he walked into the kitchen. \u201cBella, you have to see this, your kitchen is perfect!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She followed him in and was astounded. Even the kitchen she had wanted was in there. It was bigger, spacier, than the original kitchen and it had all the latest technology in there, but the thing that she loved the most was the professional six pit stove with a huge oven underneath it. \u201cOh, this is\u2026 wow\u2026\u201d she said breathlessly. \u201cI mean, I knew it would look great but\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always best to see it in person, isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She nodded as she grabbed Isaac\u2019s hand and headed upstairs. \u201cWhat will be our bedroom and what shall we turn into a nursery?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou want to discuss that now?\u201d he laughed as he followed her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes,\u201d Bella said with a nod. \u201cI hate what the Volturi did to us, but I am grateful that they made me aware that I do want this. That this baby is happening and that you and I are going to be awesome parents. I want our home to be more than ready for him or her when it arrives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAre you sure? I have some money put aside because I was already planning on making a nursery for the baby in the hope you\u2019d change your mind, but it\u2019s not much\u2026\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella smiled as she turned and put her arms around his neck, pulling him down towards her. \u201cI\u2019ll pay everything that\u2019s needed for this house. Our furniture and what not. I understand you want to pull your own weight, so how about I leave the nursery in your hands? If you need money, all you have to do is ask.\u201d She was well aware that Isaac wanted to be the one taking care of them, and she was going to allow him to when they got settled as he made enough to support them. She was also aware that he needed that. \u201cAnd once we\u2019re settled, I won\u2019t touch the money again, apart from setting up a tiny allowance for me every month and it won\u2019t be more than you receive from your hard work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He nodded as he softly kissed her. \u201cI\u2019d like that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood,\u201d she smiled at him. \u201cSo do I.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They had so much fun trying to figure out every room and what they wanted to do with that that they lost track of time, and it wasn\u2019t until it became dark that they both had gotten hungry and decided to get something to eat before returning to the Loft to continue talking about the house. Maybe even buy things on the internet so they wouldn\u2019t have to go out to the shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~o.O.o~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another week later, their house had the necessities, to Bella it was most important that they had a bed and something to sit on, she was itching on leaving Peter and Derek to themselves. Fortunately, she didn\u2019t have any run-ins with Scott. Isaac had them, maybe, she wasn\u2019t aware, but she didn\u2019t mind if he did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before they\u2019d move into their house, Isaac wanted her to stop by Dr. Deaton to make sure she was progressing alright with her pregnancy, and they discovered that not only was she pregnant, she was carrying two babies, which surprised them both, seeing as they didn\u2019t have twins in their family. It was going to be yet another adjustment they had to deal with. Twins. Not just one baby but two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both were still in shock as they walked towards their house, quiet and deep in their own thoughts, but Bella stopped as soon as she unlocked the door. \u201cWe\u2019re not doing this right,\u201d she said as she pulled Isaac back after he had stepped over the threshold and quickly looked around to see if there were people in the street watching them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not doing this right,\u201d she said again, a mischievous smile appearing on her face before lifting Isaac up. No doubt it looked weird, he was near twice her size and safely in her arms as she maneuvered him through the door and across the threshold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh gee, as if I didn\u2019t feel emasculated enough with you having money and me having to work for it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella grinned as she kicked the door shut and continued to carry him up the stairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShould you even be lifting in your state?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m pregnant, not broken.\u201d She plonked him on their new bed and pounced on him before eagerly kissing him. \u201cWelcome, home, Isaac.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She never really taken a liking to Halloween, she had always thought it was ridiculous to dress up and go for candy – even though her mother always took her out to do it all – but this year was special. Bella and Isaac were determined to scare the hell out of the children in their neighborhood and did everything they could to make their porch as scary as they could. They had been putting it off for days, and of course, in true fashion, they decorated on the day itself. It\u2019s how they rolled, and it worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaac had taken some old, rejected, gravestones from work and planted them in their front lawn; there was a skeleton in a rocking chair, and Bella was now putting up fake cobwebs. Sure, it didn\u2019t look as scary as the other houses, but that was because the main attraction would be shown the moment they opened the door for children begging for candy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d Isaac sounded panicked as he opened the door and saw Bella balancing on a stepping stool to hang up one of the cobwebs, stretching herself to the limit and wobbling a bit. \u201cGet off that stool right now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause you\u2019re pregnant! What if you fall?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She let out a low growl and hopped off the stool to face Isaac after she secured the cobweb. \u201cWe\u2019ve been over this, Isaac.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know, you\u2019re not fragile,\u201d he sighed relieved when she was firmly on the ground with both feet. \u201cAnd sure, with your heightened senses and abilities you\u2019d be okay but I can\u2019t help but worrying. Could you at least try to act as if you\u2019re pregnant with twins?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCute,\u201d she reached up to ruffle his hair and handed him the remaining decorations. \u201cAlright, tall guy, do your worst. I\u2019m going for a nap.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat? You said I\u2019m pregnant and should at least try to act as I am, so. Nap time,\u201d she smirked as she moved past him and slapped his ass. \u201cIf you hurry, I might not have fallen asleep, and we could have some us time before those children start banging on the door.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~o.O.o~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella was giddy when the doorbell rang and raced Isaac to the bowl of goodies. \u201cMine!\u201d She grinned before letting out a deafening roar and changed her face. She could already hear the children outside that door scream. Pulling the door open, the children screamed louder, and Bella couldn\u2019t help but laugh as she held out the bowl of goodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked over the children to see Peter and Derek across the street; Peter was munching on his own candies as he watched the house with an amused look on his face. Bella grinned and looked back at the kids. \u201cWhat do you think? Too much?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo ma\u2019am!\u201d a young boy dressed as the Green Arrow grinned. \u201cThat is awesome! Great sound effects too!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell thank you,\u201d she smiled and put some more candy in his basket for his good manners. \u201cHave a great evening and watch out for other monsters, they might not be as nice as I am.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will! Thank you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She watched the children run away again and leaned against the doorpost as she looked at the Hales. \u201cWe have snacks inside; we could have them on the porch and have us all look like this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re mental,\u201d Peter laughed as he started towards the house. \u201cI like it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAre you insane?\u201d Derek huffed but followed his uncle anyway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat? The one night of the year where we can show our true selves to the average people, and you want to skip that? Hell no. Don\u2019t make me make you enjoy yourself,\u201d Bella demanded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe does have the power to do that, nephew,\u201d Peter smirked as he stepped inside the house. \u201cEvening, Isaac!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, no. You\u2019re not going all wolf on the porch; you\u2019re the ugliest ever,\u201d Isaac said as he saw Peter walk in, followed by Derek and Bella. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella shrugged as she started to grab their finger food and brought it to the porch, not losing her game face in the process. \u201cBring some chairs!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaac was thoroughly enjoying himself. While he had never cared much for Peter, he had started to like him somewhat, mostly because out of the four of them, Derek was the most normal. Under Bella\u2019s influence, Peter had mellowed somewhat, even though Isaac was sure that he was making shady deals and weaseling his way into things. He had heard some of Scott\u2019s stories about his occasional encounters with the opportunistic Peter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, nothing Peter did was in the name of Bella, and as long as that continued, that was more than alright. Peter liked to have fun, and that mellow side of him was alright. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a couple of hours scaring the children and giving them way too much candy, a familiar scent wafted towards them, and it had them all get to their feet to lean over the balustrade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d Argent\u2019s voice sounded. \u201cHave you lost your collective minds?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re a pack of werewolves for Halloween, isn\u2019t it awesome?\u201d Bella said with a broad grin on her wolfish face. \u201cThe children seem to love it and come back for more!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He just looked at the four werewolves in shock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cClose that mouth or you\u2019ll eat flies sooner or later, Mr. Argent.\u201d Isaac grinned as he put an arm around Bella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have some food left, if you like, you could go home and fetch your gun and pretend to be a hunter while you join us. It\u2019ll be fun!\u201d Bella said inviting, causing her men to snort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve lost your mind; it\u2019s official,\u201d Argent stated as he shook his head and turned around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAw, don\u2019t walk away, Argent,\u201d Peter said with a snort. \u201cWe have beer!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His head snapped to Peter before looking at Bella. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRelax, I\u2019m drinking orange juice,\u201d Bella rolled her eyes as she sat back down. \u201cNow, either join us or leave, you\u2019re bad for business, the kids think you\u2019re scary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe kids think—\u201d he didn\u2019t finish his sentence and decided to walk away. \u201cCrazy werewolves,\u201d he muttered under his breath, loud enough for them to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~o.O.o~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella had never really shown any interest in it whatsoever, but now she had a good reason to now; it was her house and to be the only house not decorated on the block would make them stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaac was at work, and he\u2019d pick up a tree after he was done. He insisted, because even though Bella was strong enough to pull a tree home by herself, it wasn\u2019t natural. She decorated the house with red and green fairy lights, their stockings above the fireplace, and she even added socks for Derek and Peter, simply because they were part of their family now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She had promised Isaac not to climb on stairs or stools to hang things, so everything she decorated was at eye height, which made the living room – and the porch – look ridiculously cute. They were going to celebrate Christmas with the mice living in their walls. It wasn\u2019t that she didn\u2019t want to do a proper job, it\u2019s that it was best that she didn\u2019t. She was huge, and she still had some time to go, but she was big. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While her werewolf side took care most of the nagging inconveniences of being pregnant, she still felt as if she was a cement truck, and her stomach got in the way with most things. At least she and Isaac could be creative in bed, and that\u2019s what she looked forward to most of the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While she thought of their bed, she couldn\u2019t help but want a nap and unceremoniously found a sweet spot on the couch and dozed off like a sleepy cat. She could nap when she wanted to, it was awesome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her nap got disturbed by an insistent ringing of the doorbell. She had tried to ignore it, at first, but whoever it was, didn\u2019t stop until she was opening the door. Bella was going to attempt to fight the urge to rip off that person\u2019s head. She didn\u2019t bother fixing her hair as she stumbled to the door and opened it. \u201cYes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMiss Swan?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes,\u201d she grumbled as she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. \u201cCan I help you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCharlie Swan sent you a package, if you\u2019d sign here, I\u2019ll get it out of my truck,\u201d the delivery man said as he handed Bella a clipboard to sign while he went back to the van. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dazed, Bella signed the form and watched as the man pulled out a big box, even had to ride it to her doorstep on some sort of cart and blinked at it. \u201cWhat is that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know, ma\u2019am, just delivering packages,\u201d he smiled at her. \u201cNow, please move aside so I can take this in for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d she said as she stopped the box from moving even further. She didn\u2019t want anyone in her house other than someone she knew. Besides, she could pull it in herself, it didn\u2019t look that heavy. \u201cMy boyfriend will come home from work soon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t just leave it on the porch like this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI can. And I will.\u201d She handed him his clipboard back. \u201cThank you, have a nice day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut—\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou did your job; you delivered a package. What happens to it now is my problem,\u201d she said as she stepped around the box and crossed her arms over her chest as she stared at the man. \u201cHave a good day, sir.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After watching him scurry off, she let out an excited squeal and casually pushed the box inside by backing up against it and pushing with her ass. Once she was able to close the door, she leaped over the box and started pulling it into the living room before then laying flat down on her back on the floor, nauseous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sucked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before Bella knew it, she was crying. She didn\u2019t like being pregnant anymore. Her belly was huge and whenever she moved; the babies seemed to wobble in her stomach, and it made her feel sick. This really sucked. She wanted Isaac, or her father, to tell her that everything was going to be okay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She fumbled her phone out of her pocket and dialed Isaac\u2019s number. When he picked up, all she could do was cry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBella? Is something wrong?\u201d Isaac sounded worried, panicked, even. She could hear a machine being turned off and him walking to somewhere else as she sobbed. \u201cAre you hurt?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIs something wrong with the babies?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAre you fed up again?\u201d When Bella started to cry louder, Isaac sighed. \u201cYou can\u2019t just call me whenever you\u2019re fed up, what can I do about it? I\u2019m at work, Bella.\u201d When she didn\u2019t stop, he started to laugh. \u201cFine, I\u2019ll be home in 5 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, by the time Isaac arrived home, she had stopped crying but she was still on the floor, not wanting to move. \u201cWhat\u2019s with the box?\u201d Isaac said as he laid down next to her on the floor and looked at her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCharlie sent it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy didn\u2019t you open it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She merely rolled her eyes at him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, of course,\u201d he said eventually, a wide grin appearing on his face. \u201cYou just want me to get fired from my job, don\u2019t you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She smacked him on his chest and groaned. \u201cPlease open the box.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDid you get this box inside all by yourself?\u201d He caressed a strand of hair out of her face and smiled at her. She looked tired. Maybe he should ship her off to bed instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOf course I did.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou really need to stop doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI’m all right.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThen open the box yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella growled lowly as she looked at him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaac laughed as he got up from the floor again. \u201cFine, fine, but after we see what\u2019s inside, you\u2019re going to bed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She huffed as she watched Isaac open the box, revealing two maxi cosis and a frame to put it on. \u201cHuh. Didn\u2019t we tell him that we already got most of it sorted?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, but this isn\u2019t a baby carriage,\u201d Isaac smirked as he started to set it up. \u201cLook, they\u2019re baby swings! You can put them in there and gently rock them to sleep that way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAwesome,\u201d Bella sat up and leaned back on her arms as she looked at him. \u201cI\u2019ll have to call Charlie later to thank him. How about you rock me?\u201d She smirked at him. \u201cLong and hard?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~o.O.o~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella wasn\u2019t sure if it was a good thing that her mother was staying over now that Bella was nearly due. While she hadn\u2019t mind telling Charlie about the side of her that she had discovered mainly due to his involvement with the Quileute shifters, she hadn\u2019t told Ren\u00e9e as she\u2019d completely flip her lid and maybe even hurt Charlie for having allowed Bella to be that adventurous when she was younger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But maybe, it was a good thing to tell her. Who knew what was going to happen if Bella would go into labor? Then again, she didn\u2019t want her mom to be there. Despite not being midwives or gynecologists, Bella had requested that Scott\u2019s mother and Dr. Deaton would be present. A nurse and a vet. Perfect combination. Isaac was going to be with her, of course, and Argent would be right outside the door incase something wolfy might happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was due somewhere this week in February and her house never felt more full with Ren\u00e9e and Charlie staying with them, and Bella was being watched like a hawk by both parents while Isaac escaped by going to work. She hated him for that. She felt like a broken record when explaining to her mother that twins usually came early and yes, that she was aware of the fact that she hadn\u2019t been pregnant for nine months and that, no, she didn\u2019t cheat on Edward and that Isaac wasn\u2019t the reason she ran away from her wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She had already told her this over the phone – many times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locking herself in her bedroom no longer worked and she shot off a text to Peter to see if he was willing to take her parents out for an exploration of Beacon Hills because they didn\u2019t leave on their own despite Bella almost begging them to. \u2018Are you insane? I am NOT going to babysit YOUR parents.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Technically you are the responsible adult. Well\u2026 more adulty than Isaac and me.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Are you saying I\u2019m old?!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018No.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Fine, but I\u2019ll be telling your mom what you are.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Do that and I\u2019ll tear off your head.\u2019 <\/em>Bella sighed as she rolled to her other side. \u2018Please, before I bite them.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Fine.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Take them into town or something.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Kiss their asses?\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella grumbled as she put her phone away when she heard the doorbell. She was slightly amused by how close he had been. For someone who was described as an opportunistic asshole, he didn\u2019t seem to mind helping her out. Sure, she\u2019d rather have her parents been taken out by a normal human, but she didn\u2019t want to bother Argent and Stilinski was at work. Just like Isaac. Stupid Isaac. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything was stupid. Everything and everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sighing, she covered herself with her blankets and tried to get some sleep. Eventually, she became fed up with attempting to find a comfortable position to sleep in and decided to take a bath. She liked it that the house was quiet, but she really wished Isaac was home. But if she\u2019d call him again, it was likely that he\u2019d say that he couldn\u2019t leave his work – again. It made her feel needy, and she didn\u2019t like feeling needy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the bath turned cold, she got out of it and blinked when the water stained a little bit red. \u201cOh fuck,\u201d she muttered as she quickly dried herself off and got into one of Isaac\u2019s shirts and wrapped a clean towel around her waist before grinning to herself. Today was going to be the last day she had to deal with her huge stomach! She felt better already. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She found her phone and shot off a message to Isaac, Melissa, and Dr. Deaton that her water broke and then went downstairs to make a pot of tea. She wasn\u2019t worried, she was relieved. Frankly, quite surprised too, because she had heard stories and read in books that delivering babies could hurt a lot but she didn\u2019t feel anything. Which was one of the dangers Dr. Deaton had warned Melissa about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella couldn\u2019t wait. And then it really dawned on her; she and Isaac were going to have to take care of two tiny human beings in a couple of hours. They were going to be responsible for them and make sure that all their needs were met and grow up to be beautiful people. Responsible, the word alone made her snort. They were going to have fun, show them that the world was a fun place and that there weren\u2019t any limitations for them. Yes. Definitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaac was the first one to arrive. \u201cYou should be off your feet!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHi!\u201d Bella grinned as she kissed him before pouring him a mug of tea. \u201cHow was work?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBella!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy water broke, Isaac. That\u2019s it. It\u2019s not like a baby will drop out of me anytime soon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYeah, sure, you\u2019re going to sit down, and you\u2019re not going to move unless Mrs. McCall or Dr. Deaton tells you to,\u201d he said as he gently steered her towards the couch. \u201cNo more walking around for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhere are your parents?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeter came to pick them up after I told him to. They were getting on my nerves,\u201d Bella took a sip of her tea and relaxed into the comfortable couch. \u201cI haven\u2019t slept, but I had a nice, relaxing bath, though.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHave you called them back yet?\u201d He sat down next to her and, after kicking off his shoes, he put his feet up on the table. \u201cI understand you don\u2019t want them around,\u201d he said as he put his arm around her. \u201cBut they are your parents. That\u2019s the whole reason you invited them. They\u2019re going to be grandparents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She huffed as she set down her mug of tea and decided leaned against Isaac before deciding that he indeed was more comfortable than the couch and sighed happily after nestling against him. \u201cYou do it then,\u201d she said with a yawn and closed her eyes. Yes, having Isaac home was so much better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She must have dozed off, then, because when she woke up, she was in bed, and Isaac was sitting on the bed next to her. A frustrated Melissa was pacing up and down the bedroom, and Bella didn\u2019t understand why. \u201cRelax,\u201d she muttered as she slowly sat up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRelax,\u201d she huffed. \u201cRelax? You\u2019re in labor, Bella, and you\u2019ve basically been sleeping through it! How can I relax? Someone has to worry!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou could have woken me up,\u201d she said with a small growl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe tried, babe,\u201d Isaac said soothingly. \u201cBut you were just too tired.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo you honestly not feel the contractions?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella shrugged. \u201cIt\u2019s a nagging feeling that I\u2019ve had for days but other than that; it doesn\u2019t really hurt that much.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cForgive me, Bella, but this is the first time I experience a werewolf getting pregnant, you honestly didn\u2019t think it was worth mentioning?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d she replied with a groan. \u201cEvery single nagging feeling over the past few months was due to either my body expanding due to growing children inside of me or an inconvenience because there was a big belly in the way of me doing things. Would you have liked me to tell all of that? Even in the middle of the night?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t fight,\u201d Deaton said as he entered the room. \u201cThat\u2019s not right for the situation at hand,\u201d he handed Bella a mug of tea with herbs he had brought with them. \u201cDrink this, it\u2019ll help you with your delivery and slightly diminish the effects of your werewolf nature so you can give us a better read on your pain and progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI can assure you that when Talia was in labor of Derek and any of her children, I gave her this as well. You would not wish to endanger your children, would you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella grumbled as she took the tea and started to drink it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow are you feeling, Bella?\u201d Deaton asked worriedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just drank your damn tea; I don\u2019t feel any different,\u201d she said with a small growl, fighting the urge to throw the mug across the room. \u201cCan we just get it over with? Like\u2026 starting to push and get them out?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSpeaking of which, let me check you out,\u201d Melissa said as she pushed Deaton aside. \u201cYou were sleeping, and I didn\u2019t want to see if you were already dilated, it felt a little like a violation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella huffed as she followed her instructions. \u201cYou\u2019re a nurse; you\u2019re supposed to be used to violating your patients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, but none of them are a heavily pregnant alpha werewolf who can rip off my head with her pinkie,\u201d Melissa countered as she felt between Bella\u2019s legs and then blinked before removing the towel. \u201cOkay, well. That\u2019s\u2026 new. You need to start pushing, Bella, like\u2026 now. I can already see the head of the first one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaac immediately let go of Bella as if she was on fire. \u201cWhat? No, what?\u201d he said panicked as he got off the bed and stared at his girlfriend in shock. He wasn\u2019t quite sure what to do now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, please stop the puppy act and come back,\u201d Bella said as she reached out for him, missing his weight on the bed. \u201cYou look adorable, everything will be fine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBella, I\u2026\u201d he reluctantly took her hand and allowed himself to be pulled back on the bed. She moved, so she was sitting against him, between his legs so that he couldn\u2019t go anywhere again, and she had him close. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re fine,\u201d she said soothingly and caressed his leg. \u201cEverything\u2019s going to be alright.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut you\u2019re\u2026 going to push out our babies and\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWomen have been giving birth for centuries. I\u2019ll be okay,\u201d she leaned against him and could feel a sharp pain, almost as if she was being stabbed with a knife. \u201cOh, that hurt,\u201d she whined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood, now push,\u201d Melissa said sternly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first baby was out before Bella knew it, as it turned out, most of her work had already been done during the day, and she felt a little bit guilty that the little guy had been stuck for a couple of hours. Nothing was wrong with him, which was a relief. He even had a crazy set of lungs which surprised Bella. \u201cHe\u2019s perfect,\u201d Bella smiled widely as Deaton showed Jack to her and Isaac. \u201cWe made that, Isaac,\u201d she said as she looked up to him, seeing Isaac look at the boy with a stunned look on his face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They weren\u2019t able to enjoy Jack\u2019s arrival for very long as she felt the need to push again, their second baby wanted to come out, and she couldn\u2019t wait. Yes, she was exhausted already, but she could do this. She didn\u2019t want Jack\u2019s sibling to wait as long as he had had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John popped out an hour later, and Bella was glad that he finally wanted to show his face because she\u2019d been just about ready to give up. She whined when Isaac moved away from her, propping her up against the headboard and making his way over to their sons. She wished the tea that Deaton had given her would stop working because she hated feeling like this. So human, much like a wrung out wet towel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStay with me, momma,\u201d Melissa said as she gently poked Bella\u2019s arm. \u201cWe still have to take care of the after-birth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYeah yeah,\u201d she said with a yawn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat requires more pushing, Bella.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYeah\u2026\u201d she sat up with a sigh and started to push again. Much to everyone\u2019s surprise, another baby head appeared instead of the placenta. \u201cIt doesn’t feel like mush\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause it\u2019s not, you\u2019re having another one,\u201d Melissa laughed. \u201cKeep pushing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~o.O.o~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ten years later\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMom! Can we go as werewolves for Halloween? You won\u2019t have to make us costumes!\u201d John grinned as he bounced around his mother in the supermarket. Out of their three children, John looked most like a mixture between Bella and Isaac. He had her features and Isaac\u2019s beautiful blue eyes, and he was most definitely a lady killer. Jack had inherited Bella\u2019s brown eyes and Tayla, their sister, had inherited everything from Isaac\u2019s side, apart from her beautiful brown hair. That was all Bella\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut mom! Uncle Peter said that you did it once and on top of that, you do it every year. Come on, please?\u201d Jack leaned on the cart and looked at his mother. \u201cWe\u2019ll be extra good!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with dressing up like a spooky ghost?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want to dress up as a werewolf princess,\u201d Tayla\u2019s voice sounded as she threw some sweets in the cart. \u201cPlease, mommy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, alright,\u201d Bella laughed as she grabbed some crackers and headed to the next aisle to get some pickles. \u201cWhat do you want to eat tonight? What shall we make to surprise daddy when he comes home from work?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCake!\u201d The triplets chorused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI suppose we could do cake for dessert. What else?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCake!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReal food, people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy? Can\u2019t we have a cake day? Dad will love it! You can invite Uncle Derek and Uncle Peter too! Because you need to tell them your secret anyway,\u201d Tayla grinned as she had run to another aisle to get the Nutella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella stared at her daughter for a moment. She was certain she\u2019d been careful around the kids, seeing as she homeschooled them, and they liked to get into trouble and look for things around the house. \u201cI don\u2019t have a secret.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYeah, you do, mom,\u201d Jack said as he hopped off the cart and walked to his mother. He placed a hand on her stomach and smirked. \u201cWe all know you\u2019re going to give us another brother or sister!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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