Eternal Conflict. (Eclipse by Edward Cullen)
Alliance Chapter 21
"Hit him in the gut next time"
had been the wise advice he gave the police chief when his teenage daughter brought home from my parents, where they develop, without doubt produced the biggest party ever had been given in the small, old and forgotten Forks.
The idea alone that this "incident" again repeat to you suddenly see all red and all I wanted was to give a good lesson that dog dirty and smelly.
But thanks to those words came back to see the Chief Swan as a righteous man and worried about his daughter, but before your eyes I still was not worth it, he still preferred to Jacob Black, defending, holding out hope that some Beautiful days to recover his good sense and could see that I was worthless ... and all for the simple fact away ... so long ago ago.
the distance I saw the glow from the way deftly illuminated by my sister to tell all the guests how to get to our house.
No doubt everyone would be expectant and excited to see at last, to admire the mysterious interior of our home.
For them it was the first time I even approached. All excited, all ... least one person ... and was nothing less than the honoree, the only one for which we had dared to open our doors to humans.
then let me run my ability, I reached the house and waited for them.
"Wait"
How long had waited for her?
How many night, many moons paraded through my eyes, how lonely dawns? Too
, far more than I had been able to endure.
Only now was complete, she and she alone had the power to make me feel that way.
How long we had?
How many nights like this?.
How many kisses, how many strokes, how I love you?
never be enough time and maybe he was told to us.
did not have enough, never have enough time to say "I love you" "I need you." "Forgive me, forgive me
Words like" Forever "or" Forever "had always been strongly present in my mind ... but now everything seemed ephemeral.
How much time we had left ...?
The car finally pulled up outside the house and I momentarily left my pessimistic ramblings. Being pessimistic
was a luxury he could not give, was to focus, concentrate. Although there was nothing safe, nothing was lost ... yet.
The future was not engraved in stone. The future is not "is" engraved in stone.
- Sure you do not want to go? - Bella asked his father, while he was inside the car.
"Absolutely sure. He responded. "Have fun, daughter.
Bella
thanked him and said goodbye.
Her father walked away laughing heartily, the parties were so awful for him as it was for her daughter and for the world to attend that particular one which would be inevitably forced to share with me.
then I left the shadows just when Bella started to climb the porch stairs and went quickly, and yearning for her, her contact, warmth.
- Bella? -. I called.
get He turned and took it with her in my arms and my lips again took possession of what was theirs by right. My lips cold
your warm embrace mouth and kissed him desperately as if it were our last kiss.
Would I be entitled to a last kiss? No. There would never
one last kiss for us. Bella
integrity should be my number one priority, she was my only reason to exist.
I should not let the opportunity existed for that last kiss.
All the love I felt for the life was there in front of me, my arms, welded to my body and should stay there forever ... forever.
But I left her when I felt the touch that made his hands on my chest to get away.
"Let's leave of over this stupid party -. He said while hiding his eyes from my eyes.
gently took her face in my hand and gently lifted him waiting for his eyes met mine.
"I will not let anything happen to you. I promised. Bella
But their safety was the last thing on their scale of priorities, which made it very clear as mild and gently caressed my lips with his free hand sling.
Why not surprise me your words?
insisted Why worry about us when our bodies were firmer and stronger than the toughest of materials? Tome
air ... as if he needed it ... and tried to smile. The evening was promising, or at least try it out for her.
- Ready to celebrate? I asked, trying to use my voice more reassuring, however it seems that it did not work as she moaned in response.
had not been a very intelligent question from me, Bella never be ready for the spotlight.
forward together, holding her against my side, holding her against my body, holding her by the waist.
opened the door and then I felt his body become rigid as stone, her heart stopped for a few seconds. His pulse returned
quickly while moving his head from side to side slightly.
"Unbelievable. Released at the end.
-Alice is well. I said as a poor excuse. Alice
spared no expense in preparing the mega party to celebrate the graduation of my future bride.
was truly amazing what you could do with a few thousand dollars.
And just at that moment I called Alice who was with the musical team
My sister needed my advice on what music was most appropriate for the occasion.
- Should to familiar tunes and nice or educating the ears of the guests with good music? -.
But it was the place to try to "educate" anyone, much less musically.
"Do not leave the pleasant. I suggested. - "Thirty monks and an abbot can not make a donkey drink against their will" -.
it began to get rid of all the music inappropriate.
No doubt the works of Puccini would not be appreciated in this very spectacular shot "E lucevan le stelle" out.
"Oh! dolci baci, or languished Carezza,
Mentr'io fremente disciogliea
Le belle form dai veli! Svanì
per toujours il mio sogno d'amore ... "
" As you can see and feel the passion held in such small lines when what is sought is not just fun and feeling? However
would find the opportunity to share with Bella this and many other musical pieces that meant so much to me.
"I think I'm not wearing the proper elegance for the occasion. Bella full of uncertainty added by me. "You're perfect
-. I assured him.
The look ... again, as if he had retained his image in my mind.
When would the beautiful, how perfect it was? Never met anyone who had so well deserved its name.
Bella ... Bella.
"More than that -. Alice then added while doing your homework.
Amid a sigh Bella thanked us and then told us
- Do you really think anyone will come? -.
And the truth was that no one would be missing that night.
All humans want to satisfy their curiosity, they wanted to see what was behind the veil of mystery that fell on the sullen Cullen.
Although confirmation was not all pleased to Bella guests arrive and it was not long do so.
But before that happened I wanted to make aware of our plans to Bella and headed in search of the rest of my family.
Emmett found in the kitchen while busily preparing the drinks for our guests and then to Carlisle in his office.
Esme, Rosalie, Jasper and Alice arrived shortly after and we met in the room where Alice put the finishing touches to the decor.
"There must be some other solution. Rosalie said. "I think we should think more about this plan.
- But love? ... What do you say? - I responded Emmett grimaced in disgust. "There's nothing more to say or think. Now we just have to act.
"So it seems. Jasper added in turn that also liked the idea of \u200b\u200bdirecting a military campaign to have such a numerical difference.
The news did not talk about new missing, but anyway they greatly outnumbered us and that was a disadvantage that no one could deny.
"Maybe because Rosalie thongs, but we are alone.
However I have the firm conviction that if we stick together we will overcome all this airy.
will be difficult for everyone, I can not deny it especially for me, but I prefer a thousand times to see fall to those poor and newcomers to Seattle lost one of you. Carlisle said holding up the plan of attack.
Esme took his hand firmly and looked at one second eye.
many feelings, many stories shared many years together. The love was in that fleeting glance.
pink I would have been modest and looked away to see me too when I was master of my emotions.
I like them, holding his hands in mine.
much force had to use to not tighten a little more and break all his bones. It was almost a chore, a delicious torment.
I shook my head that distraction than those now only managed to cloud my clarity, I needed all my strength to keep the anxiety under control.
The buzz coming from the road towards more and more intense.
Soon there would be alone, time was pressing and we were ready to receive them.
But she was not and the mild tremors felt that Bella was a terrible reminder that I should stand firm as a rock.
- "Is it me whom they seek" -. He had once said that all were present.
His voice did not tremble then, her courage was amazing, but to my family plans, experienced real horror and could not hide it, but tended to do, again the time we reached, humans were already here and a moment later the sound of the bell confirmed what we already knew.
was showtime.
One by one the guests were entering, shy, nervous, expectant and curious at the same time. Each
not knowing what to expect, but all were dazzled when they enter the room.
More than a truly hated the creature that stood clutching my hand, more than one wanted to take his place. Mistakenly believing that hold more than physical skills Bella.
That seemed absurd and ridiculous those thoughts.
Bella
dropped my hand and stepped forward to greet them, trying to control the nervous beat of his heart.
-Jess, Mike. I'm glad you were able to come.
- Are you crazy Bella? We would not have missed this for anything. Not every day one can know the Cullen's mansion. Because they were so secretive
have long lost the illusion of seeing.
Thank you for inviting me, you're the best. Jessica finished telling.
As she spoke, the boy Newton kept watch Bella, looking at her with devouring eyes.
not need to see through their eyes to see how lovely and amazing I was. His eyes shone with a mysterious, possibly due to nervousness or fear. A slight pink color had risen to his face.
He was aware of all the little details and like me he also appreciated.
"fucking wimp!" I thought and I caught myself not to run against him and hit him.
-Hee ... Bella is a pleasure. He said he almost stammered.
Then his eyes went from Bella's eyes to mine. I greeted him tilting his head slightly in formal salute.
would not be forgotten that was in my house.
Although he was sure that would not happen.
That night we were not the most beautiful to behold.
Alice had been in charge of decorations and lights.
The shadows from the lighting so skillfully prepared, only served to enhance our looks dark and feared.
A feeling of uneasiness prevailed in the minds of all humans present. Only
Bella was immune to it, it felt good to Bella creepy creatures.
my sister's efforts were rewarded when he saw Newton shivering with fear at the sight of Emmett smiling across the table where they found the food.
course my brother's intention was never to scare you, but I could not help laugh at what happened.
Then slowly I left Bella, should leave circular, had let him mingle with the living, perhaps the experience did not prove entirely unpleasant, he hoped that maybe I could take some taste to those experiences.
take shelter in a corner, not far from it.
I saw him move between different groups, smiling, responding to the words of admiration and praise they spent.
I clenched my teeth to hear the sighs and the rampant thoughts more than a secret suitor expressed internally.
not blame them, Bella was by far the most beautiful girl in the party ... and it was mine all mine. Then I could not stay away from it any longer.
walked toward her and took her by the waist.
She rolled her eyes at me and so we continue to enjoy the night. There
, holding her against my side, I could feel that their fears had subsided completely, even could have said he was truly enjoying his holiday and I must admit that I did.
I was happy to see that his lips distended her genuine smile, she was not faking, he was not acting for us, Alice or myself. Now Bella enjoyed and was happy that authenticates you to project an inner light, dazzling everyone with his smile, the sound of her laughter that could even hear about the contagious music that sounded at that time.
Some turned to him, attracted by the sound compelling, how could cause unconsciously wishes were not mine alone ...
Damn stupid girl. Did not you know she was my girlfriend?
then pressed him a little more against me, claiming it almost wildly. They would growl if I could, I would have ripped to each head ... If I could.
But it was his night, his big night, one could never forget and I should behave ... and would.
We moved well, side by side, blending, smiling cheerfully we mingle among the attendees and we come face to face with Jessica ... The Unbearable not stop screaming girl trying to sound on the music that filled the place.
Then I heard in my head, stronger than anything else, Alice's voice calling me desperately. My body tensed
instantly see in your mind the vision that we both expected.
My hand holding Bella's waist fell hard as iron to the side of my body.
this could not happen, I just could not. "Stay here
-. I whispered in her ear. - Be right back. And I walked away from the crowd. Should reach my sister.
I tried to keep my human role, the house was full of spectators. Why Alice was determined to give that party? Why just at that moment was to see, that might not be the day before .... Or a few hours later?
life Why not let me have even a few seconds of happiness? Why?
found my sister in front of the kitchen door and forced him to retreat until we sink into the darkness where we delivered.
His gaze remained lost in the future.
-Edward. We will not have to travel to Seattle. They are Edward ... ....
-Alice ... -.
I immersed myself in his mind, trying to see the vision continued to unfold.
A large number of newcomers moving scattered through the forest, some perched in the treetops were traveling without touching the ground, jumping from tree to tree, others went by land.
A neophyte advanced at the head of the group and no attempt to advance, but one detail caught my attention ....
I thought for a second that an animal was gutted and bleeding, but to pay attention the vision of my sister could see that in reality the red blood was not due to some, this was not a living being ... it was the blouse was missing from Bella.
The neophyte raised his hand to his face and breathed deeply the garment. I saw the movement of your lungs, I saw the delight on his face to receive the appetizing aroma.
was then all right, Bella was their goal, they came by Bella.
happen ... The decision was made and there was nothing we could do in Seattle to avoid it.
- When Alice, when? -. I asked. - Under orders who are moving?
She did not reply, the vision kept repeating in his mind.
back I gave my sister and controlling every muscle in my body started to walk away.
What should I do?
Can running would have any meaning?
What if we walked away? Does the neophytes would stop when we were not here or raze the town to turn into a ghost town?
Charlie Who protected?
Bella "would stop? No, of course not.
had to talk to Carlisle, only he had the head cool enough to know that decision was the most successful.
- What is it, Alice? What? What have you seen? -. Saying at the time the voice of Bella.
I turned and saw him with my sister wanted to run with her, my arms, promising once again that everything would be fine, that protected forever, but something stopped me, it seemed that the night he kept giving me bad surprises .
then I felt the presence of Jacob Black, coming to our house and he was not alone, two werewolves, as young as he is now with him. Surely
Bella had invited him before that incident, an incident which even forced him to bring the arm in a sling.
had no courage to stand before him, not tonight, not now that the only thing I felt was anger, hopelessness.
best for Bella, for all present, he could do was get away. Bella
Eyes locked on my face and held my breath, it was distressing to see him desperate, but now, it was better to get out. She would be fine, nothing would happen in our house.
Then as she looked at me I plunged into the darkness that gave the small space under the stairs and got around her quickly, without being seen by anyone just before the bell rang and announced that the dogs had arrived.
- Are you sure about that? - Asked Carlisle when he spoke of the vision of Alice.
"That's right. I replied. I have seen a vision in mind.
And so says my nose, new guests have arrived. Son of Bella
guess.
-Believe me mine are not. "Then
has been very correct in your hand to avoid running into them.
"That I suppose, although I do not like the idea of \u200b\u200bleaving her alone with them.
Edward
-be fine, I'm sure they also try to go unnoticed.
"I hope Carlisle.
"But ... Tell me one thing, where is Alice? -
"Right now ... She's gone ... Jasper and then come here.
"That's fine, it is best to wait until we all gathered before considering any measure of restraint.
Then came into my father's desk Esme, Rosalie and Emmett.
"We have met with Alice and told us that we were supposed to inform us of something.
- Can not we talk about when all these people are out of home? -. Rosalie said altered by the presence of humans.
-Alice has had the vision that we were both waiting.
- Wohoo! -. Euphoric said Emmett. - When do we start? Is this the same night? -.
"Our plans have to change. And not go to Seattle.
all looked surprised and confused me at once and then Jasper and Alice joined the firm ... Alone ... But Bella.
-Alice. I said. "Where is Bella.
"Edward, will be there with his foul friends. You know them here and I can not see anything as I guess I do not see this with them.
My mind was opened to human voices from the first floor.
"We can not start without her. Esme said at the time.
"I'm going for it. I said go for it thinking it was a lot.
"Forget it. Cried Alice. "I've spent much time at this event, I will not let you face the Jacob Black and spoil everything.
"I do not think ... .- I managed to respond. But Alice had already left without letting me finish.
thought I did not confront him, just go for Bella and nothing else, if anything resulted from that would not be my fault.
- What that this is all about? - He asked Jasper.
- Alice did not tell you anything? -. Rosalie said impatiently.
"Something. He said he had had the vision I'd been expecting, but the thing did not look good.
-Asi is. The neophytes come to Forks.
- Are you sure about that? -.
-Absolut ... - I started to say.
But the mental voice of my sister made my tongue was paralyzed and shut the jaws of a click.
traveled to mind and I saw them. Inevitably
My chest vibrated with a grunt. I was not aware
my face, but something must have read in because when I wanted to pass me to the door I felt two arms held me tight and blocked the exit Carlisle. "Easy
Edward. Where do you go in the state child? Do not you know we're having a party at this time? -.
My teeth chattering again and squeezed tightly as she struggled against the grip of the arms of Emmett Jasper while they tried to control my anger.
Alice-Bella ... .. -. Were the only words that got out between my clenched teeth.
"Better that I see what happens," said Jasper last bathing time with its soothing power.
"Easy son, I am sure those werewolves, despite being so young, like us, want to go unnoticed.
"Besides do not think you want to mess with the little imp. Emmett said.
"Anyway Jasper handle any situation, you are not able to do so. Carlisle finished speaking.
was outrageous. Three werewolves
looming over my sister about my girlfriend and I caught between the iron arms of my brother.
Did not even I was allowed to defend the honor of my house?
But Jasper was there and when present the werewolves had left the threatening attitude towards Alice and Bella.
be happy and joy I saw the fear in the eyes of Jacob and I must say though often reproached him Jasper lack of will power, after that night did not do it again.
Had I been in place, and have in my arm to Jacob Black with which only seconds ago he blocked the way to my sister and my girlfriend.
my father had done well to keep me down.
"This is a party, remember? -. Bella said then almost hysterical voice. Jacob Black
required
know that was what was happening. Apparently
Bella had not given much information and that she was unaware of the vision of my sister but sensed that something was wrong, and he also wanted to know what it was.
As if we had to give information about our business!.
Nobody said anything to the words of Bella, Jacob kept his eyes fixed on Alice, Jasper did the same with Jacob and the other werewolves almost trembled with fear at the thought of the rest of the "bloodsuckers", until suddenly Alice said
"Well, Jasper. In fact, you're right. But she said those words reassured Jasper who maintained their attitude.
For a moment the atmosphere remained charged and dangerous until Bella asked.
- What you see, Alice? -.
The idea became stronger in the mind of my sister.
But she could not think seriously.
She could not do that, not without consulting us first.
Does it really thought could be something like that?
But without much thought she did, then spoke freely against the werewolves and Bella told his vision.
"The decision is made.
- are you going to Seattle? -. Bella asked.
-No.
And that was enough for her to understand that it was. Her face suddenly turned whiter than normal and I was afraid to faint.
threw all my strength trying to escape from Emmett's arms but I held even more firmly.
-Carlisle, give me a hand with Edward, and see that almost escapes me, okay? -. My brother told my father.
"Because You know not what is happening there and down. I tried to explain. "Bella needs me.
"She's fine, Alice or we would have called Jasper and otherwise.
I focused again on the mental voices of my brothers.
Then Bella had already realized that the newcomers would come to Forks and Alice was confirmed.
- For what purpose? -.
"One of them is your red blouse.
Jasper the idea of \u200b\u200brelying on them did not seem very appropriate, but I could not remain silent at that time.
"We can not let them get that far. Are not enough to protect the village. "I know
-. Alice replied.
She knew that no matter where they wait, they would always be many more that we could not prevent anyone from approaching the village.
- No! -. Bella said weakly, but with a voice full of anxiety and fear. Bella
undoubtedly thought it was better to stay away from us.
"That would not help. It is as if we the saw with a tracker. They continue coming here first.
"Then, I go to meet him. Perhaps
leave without hurting anyone if they find what they came to look for.
- Bella! -. Protested my sister.
Little Jacob's mind soon realized that something was not right and demanded to know what it was all about. Alice
I explain what would happen, but he still did not understand that the neophytes were interested in visiting.
-coming for Bella. That's all we know. She said my sister.
- outnumbered? Are too many for you? -. Jacob asked rudely, which upset Jasper.
"We have some advantages, dog. It will be a matched control.
"No -. Jacob added again, equally rude yet smug. "It will not be matched.
Jacob Black would do anything for that to address a couple of vampires, that included an alliance with us.
Although the idea of \u200b\u200bfighting side by side next to me was not entirely unpleasant.
he could already see that in the heat of battle was confused by mistake and ended up throwing a punch.
But under all those individual feelings were in the bottom of it a true commitment to its people and a total surrender to what he was. A machine kills vampires.
Other feelings were also present.
A desire to protect Bella from any threat hung in his mind. That feeling could never be as strong as mine, no But there it was.
- Excellent! -. Exclaimed my sister to understand that they were willing to work with us.
For a moment she stared at each other smiling like fools, then said she would not have visions if they intervened.
"It's a problem, but as things are, I assume. "We must coordinate
-. Jacob said.
Although still considered that work to end the evil vampires werewolves was working alone and that it would not be easy to achieve such synchronization.
"I do not go that far, but need help and we're not going to put picky.
- That can not be! -. Cried aloud.
My family who had remained silent at me confused and nervous at the same time.
- What is it Edward? -. Asked my father. -Alice
just ... The Lycans ... -.
- Tell us once and for all what is happening! -. Rosalie demanded again upset.
-The werewolves will help us stop the neophytes.
- Como!? -. Exclaimed Rosalie could not believe my words.
"Unbelievable. Emmett said equally surprised.
A smile crossed the face of Carlisle.
"If we have a chance after all.
He did not think any resistance to this agreement, he saw, he could see that far from presenting a setback for us was certainly an aid was not going to waste.
Before that, win this struggle was only just possible, now he was certain that would come out victorious.
I saw me too much truth was in his silent meditation.
I needed as I needed and only Bella love I felt for it would allow carry out such an alliance. Only love
allow the alliance.
In the world of conflict transformation, we have found a new concept: "Strategic Peacebuilding" in Castilian could be "strategic peace building." 
